I'm super sorry for the long wait. I had so much going on that I couldn't pick up my laptop and just write. I finally had some time today so this chapter is a bit rough. I didn't want to make you wait any longer because after all the reviews I just had to update as soon I was able to. I thank you all for the kind reviews. I'm glad you're enjoying Confessions so far.
ENJOY!
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Confessions of Danny Zuko
Chapter TWO: She's warming…no, She's Burnin' up.
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Holy Jesus. I have a new found appreciation for my liberty. The hell the girls went through is nothing like I ever imagined. After our long sessions of dancing and smiling, I would crash down to my bed and never wake up. Dor, the dance instructor, was running a boot camp and we were the campers. I don't even think camp is the right word for it…prison? After a grueling morning warming up and learning some steps, we had our lunch break. I was immediately surrounded by cameras. Yeah, it was one of those days. I wish I could name the programs, radio station, or tv programs that sent them but I really don't care. The only interview I remember was from a shy bubbly girl, president of my fan club. I was flattered because one, I didn't even know I had a fan club and two, the girl was easy to talk to. Her name was Julie and she had an amazing smile.
"I was wondering if you can tell us what has been going on so far?" She brightly grinned.
"Umm, I've been dancing and that's all," I breathed out. "Oh we also recorded most of the songs.""Sounds like a lot of fun. It's only been a month and Connect Three fan's already miss you. It's not the same without you," she complimented.
"I won't be gone forever. The album should be out soon and that's something I'm looking forward to." I answered.
Julie pouted, "But you won't be promoting the album with your brothers."
"Ah, I don't think so," I frowned. "I really wish I could but I'll be starting production soon and that takes most of my time and effort."
Julie continued to ramble and my mind drifted off else where. Caitlyn was having a casual conversation with Taylor as she left the dance studio. I felt a sudden urge to join them. If Caitlyn ever found out the huge crush he has on her, she might be… actually, I have no idea how she would react. It looks like she's warming up to him. Maybe I should join them just in case…
Steven, our director pulled me away from a very displeased Julie. I waved at her as Steven took me into a small room. Emma was in there looking very anxious. She tried to keep her worried face straight but she failed. I didn't know what to think. Emma would fidget and clear her throat as Steven began to explain why he pulled us away.
"This kiss between you two has to be…"
I figured out why Emma looked so nervous. Steven was going to take us through the steps of doing a cinematic kiss. It isn't a just a regular kiss. There are rules and guidelines we have to follow if we want this to look right.
There's a certain angle have to be in when we kiss. It isn't the standard 45 degree and then go for it, it's much more complicated. Since this kiss will be filmed at our sides, if we did the standard 45, it would block the view. Emma and I had to kiss as straight as possible but not run our noses in either. It was weird. Usually when I kiss, I like to hold on to her face and deepen it. It's really hard to deepen a kiss when I can't do any of my habits. With this angle there isn't much I can do.
Just to put it out there, I'm no expert at kissing. I'm just saying…
Steven sighed, "Nate your hands look awkward."
I curled in my hands into a fist. He was right. My arms were glued to my side trying not to hold Emma's face. Steven told me not to hold her face. He said something about viewing issues and whatnot. So I wasn't too sure on how to, umm, use my hands in this moment.
There was something weird about kissing Emma. I thought it would be fine. She was extremely pretty and nice. I thought the idea of kissing her would be inviting and not to mention about extreme bragging rights I can hold over Shane. It wasn't. It's this thing.
It's not like kissing a sister, although I've never had one.
It's not like kissing someone you really like.
It felt like…I'm kissing my best friends girlfriend or something.
It's weird.
I snaked my hands around Emma's tiny waist. Steven cleared his throat.
"Alright, good job." He said.
Emma and I quickly separated. I didn't know how long we would be kissing but I'm glad its over.
"So now let's move on to the real kiss." Steven announced. He was about to continue on but I stopped him.
"The real kiss?" I mumbled.
"What were we doing right now?" Emma joined.
We were both confused. After having our faces together for I don't know how long, we were going to do the 'real kiss'. What were we doing for past…ten minutes?
"Breaking the ice. I wanted you to warm up to each other before I dived into how I really want this kiss." Steven explained. "Danny and Sandy are spending their last moments on the beach, cherishing every second. Danny kisses her as if she is the air he breathes and Sandy doesn't want him to spoil the moment."
The air I breathe? I must want her desperately. I got into my mold. I tried to act like a much sweeter Shane. I filled his shoes. Now what did he desperately want? Mitchie? No… before her. I smiled and suddenly grabbed Emma out of the blue.
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Emma and I joined Taylor and Caitlyn at a salad and fruit bar. By the time we arrived Caitlyn and Taylor were already finished eating their food. I was slightly happy. To be honest, I didn't want to sit around eating dainty leafs. I rather have a meaty hamburger from a grill down the street. Emma, on the other hand, looked disappointed. I think she really wanted a salad.
What's with girls and salads?
We didn't have time to sit down and have a pleasant talk over a plate of salad. I think I can convince her on a fast food place.
"You guys took forever." Caitlyn looked at her phone, "What took you so long? You won't have time to order and eat."
I glanced at Emma, "Um, Steven wanted to talk to us."
Taylor eyed Caitlyn's cell phone and I immediately spoke up again, "Well there's a Burger King down the street, Emma. We can grab something there."
Emma frowned, "I don't want to up chuck my food in the middle of rehearsals."
"Do you want to faint because you didn't have anything to eat?" Caitlyn challenged. I was grateful she was on my side. Now for that burger…
"Fine!" Emma closed her eyes, "I'll get a chicken sandwich."
YES!
We were soon parading down the sidewalk on my journey to Burger King. I could smell the salty fries and grilled beef already…
"Thanks for paying Taylor but you really didn't have to."
My ears perked up to the conversation behind me. I tried not to listen but I couldn't help it.
"It's just one lunch. Maybe after two more, I'll let you pay for me."
Caitlyn scoffed, "That's not what I had in mind."
"Then what is?"
"Sharing the check?" Caitlyn suggested.
I frowned. Taylor paid for her lunch? Why didn't I ever think of that? After all the small lunches I've had with Caitlyn, I've never paid for her. Something about it bothered me. I don't know why. It just is. When I finally saw the fast food chain in sight, my stomach twisted in response. I patted my abdomen, just a few more minutes and we'll be satisfied. We stepped into the fast food restaurant and I ordered my meal to a screaming fan. I weakly smiled and handed her my autograph before Emma got her order in. I looked back at Taylor and Caitlyn. She slightly blushed when she caught Taylor looking at her. She didn't look bothered…
Maybe she was warming up to him.
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Emma was right. Having a fast food meal wasn't the best idea. I'm sure she'll kill me after rehearsal is over, which should be any minute now. The food stuck to my stomach making it unbearably uncomfortable. Once the food was digesting…it made me gassy. Dor was angry at me for burping during her instruction. She usually lets me off the hook but not today. More cameras were swarming around us and recording every one of our punishments.
"Alright, that is all for today. Tomorrow, we'll review what we've learned and go through all the numbers. Don't be late." Dor dismissed us. I ran over to my duffle bag and took a chug of water. The cameramen began to charge at different people. I saw Caitlyn and Taylor being attacked. The face on Cait's face was priceless. I was lucky enough that nobody noticed me, yet. Before I got my own spotlight again, I rushed out. I waited by the door. I'm sure Caitlyn would be out soon.
Several dancers poured out. Many giving me a lasting glance. I gave them a smile and some of the girls went berserk. What's wrong with them? I curiously studied them before I noticed the small figure of Emma's storming towards me.
Oh boy.
"I told you we should have eaten a salad." She scolded.
"You're feeling crappy too?" I asked.
"No, I feel fine. Lucky that I ate in moderation." Emma shoved me. "Two burgers? What were you thinking?"
"I was hungry!" I protested.
"Well next time you belch make sure Dor doesn't hear you. I won't want to run twenty laps because you can't keep you gasses in." Emma glared.
She let out a small hmpf before she began for the exit.
I smiled. I let out a loud burp during rehearsals and Dor wasn't to please. In fact, she was the only human who didn't laugh. Well, actually, no one was laughing after she made us run.
During my slightly pleasant thought, Caitlyn rushed out. She nearly ran past me but I pulled her back just in time.
"Are you late for something?" I asked.
Caitlyn looked relieved, "OH no. I thought you left and I wanted to catch up."
Our walks back home became a ritual. It was just us and no one else. Taylor waved at us as he walked on by. Even he had an understanding about this. Caitlyn wanted me to walk her. I felt special. I mean Taylor was twice my size and could easily defend her. I couldn't exactly do that. What was I going to do if someone attacked us? Sing at them? My excuse for muscles were nothing compared to Taylor's. Still, she wanted me and I was glad. We were soon out in the fresh night slowly walking towards the Quarters. I decided to tease her a bit. I love teasing her. She can't stand it when I do. It's funny seeing her trying to keep cool.
"What took you forever?" I asked, "I waited for an hour. Where they interrogating you?"Caitlyn blushed. It's not the reaction I was expecting.
"Um no, Steven wanted to talk to Taylor and I." She whispered out.
Talk? Didn't I use that term before? I wondered if Steven was 'talking' about the same subject Emma and I were 'discussing'. Then again, she didn't take up that much time. I'm sure Steven had something else in mind with them. Something that didn't require Taylor all over Caitlyn.
"What about?" I asked.
Caitlyn bit her lip, "Just some production things. He's going to come over tonight."
I decided not to tangle my thoughts over it. Steven was just probably going to discuss their characters into detail. I hope.
"Ugh, I feel disgusting." Caitlyn frowned, "I hate feeling dirty."
"What do you expect after dancing all day?" I grinned.
She narrowed her eyes at me and I could see she was having trouble trying to keep her face straight.
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I came out of the shower, expecting Taylor to still be around. James was the only soul in my room. I had a hunch that Taylor was down stairs with Steven and Caitlyn discussion matters. What ever that matter was… I hope it wasn't what I think it is.
During my shower I came to conclusion that it possibly was what I was trying to avoid thinking of. As much as I liked Taylor I didn't want him all over Caitlyn. She didn't seem the type to ever be eager to jump into…activities like that. At least, I don't think so. I hope not.
"Hey man. Dor kicked our butt today." James painfully said. His body was draped over his bed. The only part of him that looked alive was his face.
I nodded, "I'm glad it's almost over."
"Hey, do you know where Taylor is?" I asked out of the blue. I hope Taylor told James more than what Caitlyn told me. If it was anything I suspected it to be, Taylor would have been bragging to every single soul.
James rolled his eyes, "He's down stairs with Caitlyn."
I cleared my throat, "What are they doing?"
James sighed, "Do I look like a fortune teller? I don't know! Watchin' tv? Making something to eat? Oh and if Caitlyn's cooking ask her if she can make me a sandwich? I'm starving."
Well that wasn't much help. I was still wondering what Caitlyn and Taylor were up to. I gave James a final glare as I left to find out for myself. I jogged down the staircase to find Steven heading for the door.
"Hey!" I smiled.
Steven smiled back, "Hi. How's it been living here?"
I looked around at the marvelous house. Was it hard to tell that we were all enjoying living in such a great house? I mean, it's great. It's not as dirty as I thought it would be.
"It's great." I sighed out.
"I'm sorry to cut this short. I really have to get back to the studio." Steven apologized. "I'll see you at the first day of production!"
Gone.
Now to find Caitlyn.
It wasn't hard. Everything on the first floor was deserted, everything except for the single light coming form the kitchen. I made my way over. I stepped into the kitchen just in time to find Taylor give Caitlyn kiss her cheek. Their hands were tightly intertwined and they gazed deeply into each others eyes. He walked off leaving Caitlyn looking more than confused and a little hopeful. I'm sure Steven wasn't aware of this little event that just played before my eyes. Caitlyn was definitely warming up.
"Wow." The word escaped my lips.
Caitlyn closed her eyes and turned to me. Her heart shaped face looked fallen, as if she just lost a battle.
"You and Taylor huh?"
Caitlyn opened her mouth but closed it. She hesitated to speak up, so when she did I didn't believe her one bit.
"Um, we were getting into character." She said.
That's the lamest excuse I ever heard. Rizzo and Kenickie do not connect on a deeper level. The relationship is as good as a burning candle in a hurricane. Sure, sexual attraction conquers all, but a meaningful relationship is not what they both want.
Yeah, I read my script. I also noticed a lot of details. In general, I'm just a observing type of guy. Point is, I just walked into a moment that Caitlyn and Taylor were sharing. She isn't going to get away with this. I want to know what she was thinking.
"Uh-huh…" I bit my lip, "So the relationship between Rizzo and Kenickie isn't just physical? I mean you two looked pretty-"
"Nate, shut up. Please." Caitlyn begged.
"Aw. C'mon, you guys are cute!" I insisted. I paused and noticed how broken down she looked. She avoided looking straight at me. She had a sudden interest in the tile of the kitchen. Did I say something wrong? I trace back to our tiny chat. She could have been completely mad for teasing her or in denial. Those are feelings I would understand. I don't get why Caitlyn was trying to recover from a blow to her ego.
"Is there something wrong Cait?" I asked. I closed the gap in between us. She inhaled a sharp breath of air and finally looked at me. Her round eyes weren't as big as I was used to seeing. There just has be something wrong with her.
She shook her head and smiled up at me, "Uh, no. I was just thinking about how long I haven't talked to Mitchie. Actually, I think I'm gonna go give her a call. I'll see you around."
Half way through my answer she was already out the kitchen, leaving me confused. What was that all about?
Caitlyn and Taylor had a moment. I walk in and slightly joke about it. Caitlyn reacts differently and runs out.
Did I miss something?
My phone buzzed in my back pocket. I figured it was Shane. He's been calling every single day.
"Hey."
"Nate, don't hang up."Her voice. The voice that didn't have the gut's to tell me directly what went wrong with us. I looked back at my caller id. Alex's name was flashing brightly back at me. I need to remind myself to delete her number from my contacts.
"What do you want?"
"What do you mean what do I want? I've been calling you a number of times. I'm surprised you answered this time"
"Alex, I don't need you to make up some story-"
"I'm not. I even left some voice mail. Give me some credit here."
I gritted my teeth, "What's on your mind, Alex?"
"I just wanted to see how you're doing. It's been a while since we talked."
"Well I think using the media as a form of communication is an excellent way to contact me." I dryly said.
"I see you're still in denial."
"I see you're still…" I trailed off, "Denial? What are you talking about?"
"You can't take a hint until reality hits you square in the face Mr. Grey. In my desperate attempts to help out our dying relationship, I drop hints…no, I dropped bombs to let you know how I was feeling. I hardly got a call or those sweet gestures you usually do."
"You know I was busy."
"Doing what? Laying around by a fire, writing songs? Oh yeah, Nate, that must take up every second of your life. Do I need to mention you only got one of your songs into your last album? How many did you get in this coming album? Two?"
"You could have told me."
"Nate, someone could be screaming at the top of their lungs that they love you or they hate you and you would remain oblivious. I didn't know how else to tell you. It's obvious you didn't care because not once did I receive a call from you."
"I didn't want to be hurt." I spat back.
"That's got to be the worst excuse I've ever heard."
"Alex, I don't want to waste my time on you."
"Chill, I wanted to congratulate you on the movie. Big stuff, huh?"
"Yeah."
"Well, I hope we can be friends, Nate. I miss having you around."
I winced. I didn't want her to say that. I didn't want to be reminded of what I lost. Call me the village idiot but I still had a soft spot for Alex.
"I have to go." I lied.
"See you soon."
"Bye."
Why does this always happen to me? I thought everything was fine again. I was over Alex and she was over me. Things were suppose to be this way.
We are over.
We are no more.
There is no more us.
We are dead and dry.
So why is it that I want to see if there's anything left between us? I ran back to my room to find Taylor with the biggest grin on his face.
"Caitlyn sooo wants me." He grinned.
The next day was filled with so much dancing I didn't have time to think about anything else. The music has been playing nonstop and my feet haven't seen a break. I was tired. I needed something to push me so I can make it to lunch without passing out. It was in the middle of the Hand Jive when I saw Cait and some guy named Paul dancing. I won't lie. Seeing Caitlyn dance was ummm nice. She told me the only dance classes she took was ballet back when she was five. I would have never guess that's all she took. She twisted her hips in Paul's direction and for a fraction of a second I saw her looking at me. I glanced away. I didn't want to be caught staring. I mean, I wasn't I was just looking. There's a big difference.
In the middle of my moving feet the music stopped. Dor shooed us away as she took out her lunch. Everybody sighed in relief. I dodged several people before I reached Caitlyn who looked out of breath. Her usual pale complexion was rosy and her skin was a glistening with sweat. I won't ever say it out loud but Caitlyn didn't look bad. It's a shame that us guys can never look that great when we sweat. Not that Caitlyn looks great great. She just looks nice for a sweaty girl.
"Having fun," I flashed a smile.
Caitlyn closed her eyes. I think she knew I was about to make fun of her.
She shrugged, "Yeah."
"Phil was having a nice time…when were you going to tell me about your other boyfriend?" I joked.
I could never be to sure about Caitlyn's reactions. I usually can read people. I can't read her. She is always surprising me. I wonder…
I pulled her into a hug, "Of course I think I'm the best out of all your lovers."
Hm. Cait fit's perfectly in my arms.
She wiggled loose and had this incredulous look on her face, "Wh- what?"
"Danny and Rizzo had a 'thing' before Sandy came along, haven't you read your script?"
I don't want to brag but I caught that the first time I read through the script. I was surprised Caitlyn didn't read into it. Her face turned a deeper red. She was blushing? What did I say or do now?
"I have!" She replied, "I just had no idea what you were saying!"
I pulled her over to my things. I made sure she sat down before I sat down beside her.
"So what do you think Danny and Rizzo did?" I asked out of conversational purposes. All day I've been thinking of Alex but not now. I think Caitlyn has this mind erasing power. I internally thanked her for it.
"It's not hard to figure at what they did." Caitlyn smirked.
I rolled my eyes. It wasn't what I was asking for but she was right. It was painfully obvious that every single line in Grease was referring to something sexual. I've only attended my freshman year in high school. That was before Connect Three got big and they had to extract me from school. In that short year at school, I found out how 'active' some people were.
I sighed, "I mean like their back story. How did they meet? Did he take her on a date? How long did they last? Who kissed who first? Was it anywhere near the intensity of Kenickie and Rizzo?"
Caitlyn screwed her face up. I watched her for five minutes. FIVE MINUTES and she didn't respond. She just had that goofy smile on her face again. Caitlyn was off in her little world again. I rolled my eyes.
"Earth to Cailtyn?" I said waving my hands in front of her gaze. She didn't budge. Great. I sat there until the gleam of the sun began to make it's way towards us. The sun bounced off Caitlyn's bare arm. It was hypnotizing. It's like her skin glowed in the sunlight. I cleared my throat.
No answer.
Well, if she's that deep into her thoughts, I don't think she'll mind me…um, touching her arm. It was calling out for me. I hesitated at first. I didn't want to disturb Caitlyn but touching her was so tempting. I don't know why it was. I've touched her before. It's not like this is different.
But it was different.
Something about Caitlyn was different.
The moment my fingertips were touching her soft skin, I smiled. Usually, I would panic if I touch someone and their skin was hot. Her skin was climbing the temperature scale and I questioned whether if she was getting sick. She was burning up and, strangely, it was inviting. The mixture of hot cinnamon was dizzying like a soothing warm tea. She feels wonderful.
Ahem, not that I care.
I began to draw my name into her arm. It seemed fit. She didn't belong to Taylor. At least not yet. I don't think he would mind if I left my invisible mark on her. I felt her gaze on me.
"What are you looking at?" I asked.
"Nothing."
Caitlyn went back to her thoughts but before she was back in la la land, I just had to ask her.
"So what do you think about Danny and Rizzo?" I asked.
"They go together." She smiled.
I smiled back and cleared my throat, "Do you want to grab something to eat?"
She nodded, "Yeah."
I stood up and stretched, "Great. I'll pay."
Her face questioned my motives, "Why?"
"Because." I stated, "You're not a feminist."
She glared, "And what if I am?"
"You wouldn't have let Taylor paid for you the other day."
We began our walk to the many local restaurants. Caitlyn had to quicken her pace to keep up with me.
"Are you two up to something?" She asked.
I shrugged, "Nah."
The first day of production was awful for us guys. These pants have got to go. No guy in their right mind would ever wear these things, excluding Shane. It's a torture chamber. I had to ask a multiple of times if my pants were the right size. Before Carla came in, my stylist, Kendra, assured me that they were the right size. I wasn't too sure about this.
After I saw how ridiculous we all look, I felt better. I wasn't the only one complaining about the lack of room in these things. We had a long morning of filming. It felt great to finally start working on this project. I don't want to sound cheesy and cliché but everybody has been extremely nice. I think I could be attached to some people by the end of production. We were already cracking jokes at each other. When Lunch rolled around I grabbed every single food I found appetizing. I had a mountain of food that Emma was critically eying. I frowned and put half of the food back to it's respected place. Girls just don't understand the relationship between man and food. While putting some Twinkies back in their place, I over heard Taylor and James having a casual conversation.
"Have you seen Caitlyn?"
"No, not yet."
"God, you're going to die."
"Taylor, you're scaring me. Are you sure you're not obsessed?"
"I'm sure. But seriously. When you see her, you'll know what I'm talking about."
Caitlyn? I'm sure she looks fine. I've only seen Louisa and Marce so far. They look fine. I can't see how Caitlyn would differ. I scowled as I made my way over to Caitlyn's trailer. Caitlyn can't look that great. I'm sure Taylor is just over exaggerating. I barged into her trailer and widen my eyes at the back side of Caitlyn. I hadn't seen her all day so I had no idea how she looked as Rizzo. I ripped my eyes off her and cleared my throat.
"Wow, Cait. You look good." I honestly said. She did look really good. She turned around and painfully swallowed a mouth full of food. Her face looked like a doll. Her lips were colored in a perfect red pout. Her skin glowed. Her cheeks were slightly red. I can't believe I'm thinking this but Caitlyn looks…umm, really nice. Taylor was right.
"Hey Nate." She smiled.
"I almost didn't recognize you." I instantly regretted saying that. Caitlyn face twisted, wondering what I meant by that.
"Soo." I said.
Caitlyn shook her head, "Sooooo."
"Aren't you going to tell me how great I look?" Nice save.
Her brown eye's widen. She gazed at the floor and blushed, "You look too cool."
Now, that we establish our new looks, I made my way over to the small couch Caitlyn had in here. She watched me intently as she popped a strawberry in her mouth. Yup, Taylor was definitely right. Caitlyn was a sex bomb.
It's alright of you think your friend is sexy right? I mean, Emma was my friend and I think she's extremely pretty too. Yes. It's fine to say Caitlyn is heart wrenchingly good looking.
"You know Taylor doesn't shut up about you." I causally said. "He kept on ranting on how good you looked so I wanted to see for myself."
Maybe I wanted to disprove that Caitlyn wasn't as great as Taylor made her seem but now I know he was just under appreciating her.
"I'm beginning to think you two have a bit more going on than just co-stars. So are you going to tell your best friend in the whole wide world what's going on?" I wondered. I was still wondering about that other night. They did look pretty close…
"Honestly, nothing's going on between us." Cait clarified.
I wasn't convinced.
"Do wish there was something going on-" Caitlyn threw a napkin at me. "OW! What was that for?!"
Caitlyn threw a taunting smirk at me. I threw it back and it hit her right on the nose.
"Bulls eye!" I threw my arms in the air.
Caitlyn frowned she crossed her arms after she popped another slice of strawberry into her red mouth. It hypnotized me. I looked down to her plate which was filled with nothing but the fruit she was eating.
"Can I have one?" I reached out for a slice. Caitlyn made them seem so tasty.
Her face went blank before she snatched the plate away from my grasp.
"No." She pouted in a childish way.
"Why?"
"Because!" She whined.
I stood up and neared her. She wasn't expecting that. She shifted her eyes around. She had the plate of fruit behind her back so I tried reaching around her but Caitlyn ducked away into another corner.
"Cait!" I cried.
"No!"
"C'mon, you're being childish!" I pointed out.
Caitlyn gave me a death glare.
"Hey Cait?"
Taylor walked in on us. Not that we were doing anything bad. He just walk in. I'm sure Taylor can help me out in my tiny situation.
"Cait! My beautiful girl. I was wondering where you left off to." Taylor eye's flickered between me and Cait. I'm sure by tonight I'll be answering Taylor's question about this.
"Oh really?" Caitlyn answered.
This was by far the most entertaining thing I ever saw. Caitlyn was throwing me glares as if she was blaming me for the Taylor intrusion. I had nothing to do with Taylor but I think teaming up with him is a very good idea. Seeing Caitlyn like this was priceless.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was looking for you. I thought we could have gotten something to eat together but it looks like you already got something…" Taylor looked at the plate Caitlyn was hiding.
"You haven't eaten yet?" I asked. My stomach rumbled for more food.
"Nah. Not yet." Taylor disappointingly said.
"I maybe not as good looking as Cait but I can go with you. I'm starving." I patted my stomach.
Taylor shrugged, "Sure, man."
He left. Caitlyn looked after him and I used her distraction to my advantage. I took a couple of her strawberries and popped them in my mouth just like she's been doing. Caitlyn was shocked and looked away. I'm sure she was ashamed that I finally got her food.
"Told you." I smiled. I always get what I want. Caitlyn toss her plate on the vanity as I left. I might be making this up but I'm sure she looked devastate when I left.
Girls. Who understands them?
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The walk home was different. Caitlyn didn't say much. She looked exhausted so I didn't want to push her to talk to me. Sure, I wanted to know how her first day went and if she had any trouble with Taylor. I remained quiet. Watching Caitlyn drift from Earth to her world was amusing enough. I was careful of her though. Every once in a while she would trip on her own feet. Needless to say, I had to carry her back to the Quarters. When we reached the Quarters, I helped her stumbling body up the stairs. Caitlyn was definitely out of it. She would mumble incoherently as I placed her on her bed. Emma beamed at us when she saw me entering.
"Strawberries…hmmm." Caitlyn mumbled.
I chuckled. She sure was something.
"You're gorgeous and kind…" She mumbled again.
That cracked me up, "Thanks for the compliment."
"I ahhh, I'm half asleep Nate. Don't think too much of it." Her eyes drooped and her body was limping. I hovered over her.
"No worries." I whispered.
Caitlyn had a sloppy smile on her face, "A kiss…Nate."
"I think a kiss, Cait, is out of the question. Taylor would be quiet jealous if he found out that I kissed my friend." I looked over at Emma who tried to hold in her laughter. I'm glad I wasn't the only one finding Caitlyn amusing. As the seconds ticked by, her words became hard to read.
"What?" I asked after a jumble of words left her mouth.
"Nate quit talking about him!" She clearly said before she went back to her drowsy state.
I smiled, "Alright, night Cait."
She yawned in response, "Ni…ate"
And she was out.
I looked over to Emma who shook her head at us. I didn't move until Taylor showed up. He glance over at Caitlyn and smiled.
"Is she out cold?" He asked.
I nodded, "Yup."
"Great." He smirked, "I have a little plan for our little Cait."
He walked over and shook her gently, "Caitlyn? Cait! Wake up! You're going to be late!"
I began to laugh when Caitlyn jumped out of bed and ran around grabbing an assortment of things before she locked herself in inside the bathroom.
Taylor and I roared in laughter. As much as I liked seeing Caitlyn peacefully asleep that was something thing to see. I wiped away the tears that were forming from my eyes. Taylor clutched his stomach.
"YOU GUYS SERIOUSLY SUCK!" Caitlyn stormed out of the bathroom. She approached us and aimed for our necks. We stopped laughing and yelled in pain.
"OW! Cait what was that for?" I rubbed my neck. I didn't do anything. It was all Taylor's doing.
"For pranking me." She haughtily stated. "Don't get anymore idea's. I know how to defend myself, Nate."
I gasped, "It wasn't my idea!"
Caitlyn proceeded to kick us out. I didn't know that she had the strength to do that. Maybe I did underestimate her.
"Good night boys." She said with a final shove.
"Wait, what about my kiss?" I blurted out.
Taylor glanced at me.
"What kiss? That's not fair!" He pouted.
Caitlyn sighed, "There will be no kisses issued at this moment. Especially not for you Nate."
We groaned and said our final good nights before heading to our own room. Taylor playfully shoved me.
"What kiss were you talking about?" He smirked.
"She said she wanted to kiss me." I defended. So what if she was half asleep when she said it. It counts!
"Whatever." Taylor rolled his eyes.
"I'm serious."
"I think Nate is moving on to my territory." Taylor playfully shoved me again. I was about to disprove him but my phone buzzed again.
"Hello?"
"Hey, Nate. It's Alex."
I frowned, "What is it now?"
"Just wanted to say hi."
"You said it."
"I suggest that you remove that stick that is lodged up your-"
I hung up.
I didn't want Alex to ruin my night.
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So I had to bring Alex in. It explains why she made her first sudden appearance in Pink Lady. Apart from having to time to write last week, I told suburbs that it's a bit hard to write in Nate's POV because I don't want it to be a carbon copy of Pink Lady. It take's a lot of effort trying to set up more insight to his busy head. Heck, sometimes I question Nate's motives. Anyways, thanks once again. And for those who've been anxiously waiting, I hope my extra long chapter made up for the wait!
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