We were all sitting around watching a movie on the new video machine they had just got. I was on Rick's knee but I was watching Vyvyan out of the corner of my eye. I couldn't take my eyes off him for some reason. I was studying the lines in his face trying to figure out what was going on inside that red head of his. Everything about him suggested anger and rebellion from his hair to the star anchors across his forehead even down to the chunky boots he had on. The way he carried himself and the way he spoke, everything about him screamed trouble…but I couldn't stop gazing at him. Something about him made my skin shiver but whether it was attraction or nerves well, it was too early to tell. He noticed me and flicked his eyes lazily towards me. Shudders shot up my spine. Yes I think it was defiantly attraction…but why who knows!! I turned and looked at Rick and then at Vyv…you just couldn't compare the two. Rick was so well brought up, opinionated, never needed anything and Vyv? Well who knows what he had been through but I knew I wanted to find out. I got up and headed into the kitchen on a quest for a clean cup for a drink…not an easy task in this place but mainly cos I wanted to clear my head! I had only been here four hours and already I'm doubting who I'm with and why I'm with them?? Suddenly I heard a movement behind me and I turned to see Vyv standing there. He seemed to look at me a bit puzzled and I wondered why he had followed me in.
"You alright Vyvyan?" I asked him carefully. Those blue eyes again, burning into me almost as though he was trying to read my mind. He was only about a metre away from me and I found my breath shallowing. He sighed.
"Yeh I guess so, I just came to see why you were staring at me like that in there" He pointed towards the living room.
"Err I don't think I was actually." I defended, probably a little too quickly. Was it me or was it getting hot in here?? I'm sure the oven wasn't on?
"Yeh you were I saw you don't bullshit me" He raised an eyebrow. "You were checkin' me out!" He smiled slowly with a sideways cheeky smile. I felt my cheeks flush red. I'm sure I wasn't doing that! Was I?
"I wasn't actually…"I paused trying to think of an excuse "Actually….I was wondering why you were so volatile all the time. I was trying to figure you out. I know it sounds silly…"
"Nah it's not silly" He commented. He went quiet for a minute kicking the floor softly. "To be honest…not many people bother with me infact nobody does so it's a weird concept". I was a bit surprised that he was so calm what had happened to the angry punk I had met earlier? His eyes were still lowered to the ground, this was obviously uncomfortable. "You have paid more attention to me in the last 4 hours than I think anyone has in my whole life." He continued. "Anyway, " He stood up straight, coming back to himself, "So why you with Rick then he's a stuck up bastard" I laughed.
"Well I have only been seeing him a week, its hardly a serious relationship," I replied, maybe a little too hastily. "I dunno, he seems quite funny and nice enough…" I kinda trailed off looking at Vyv I wasn't sure what else to say…I couldn't focus on Rick anymore. We both stood in silence for a moment when Rick came in.
"C'mon Jordan are you getting a drink?? Can I have one and why is it taking so long…" He trailed off when he saw Vyv. "What are you doing in here! Are you hitting on my bird?? Piss off!!" He shoved Vyv across the kitchen.
"Oh shut up Rick we were just making a drink what the hell is your problem!" He retaliated.
"You! You're my problem VYVYAN! You just can't take the fact that I am happy can you, thought you would try your luck! Well I have news for you!! She's with me and you're not touching her!" Rick grabbed my arm.
"Rick get off this isn't necessary! We weren't doing anything for god's sake!" I wrestled myself free and stood between them. Vyv just turned and walked fast out the room, slamming the door behind him which promptly fell off its hinges. I turned to Rick. "What the hell was that about??"
"He always tries to ruin things for me! He followed you to steal you off me!" Rick yelled back.
"Oh don't be so ridiculous. What's the point of seeing each other if we don't trust each other??" As I said those words though, I did feel a bit guilty. Vyv had some sort of hold over me now and Rick was slowly cottoning on.
"Well you have to EARN trust Jordan and Vyvyan has never earnt mine!" Rick stormed out the doorway, clambering over the door on the floor and stormed out the house. Christ I thought to myself, how completely pointless. Maybe I will rethink this thing with Rick if he continues like this! I wanted to find Vyv again but I was worried to. I didn't need to though because I bumped into him coming out of the kitchen.
"Vyv I.."
"Oh don't worry about it he's a complete bastard" He said barely even stopping. Then he turned and those eyes locked onto mine again…"Thanks though" and then he went up the stairs. That's it. I had to leave right now before this got out of hand I needed some time alone to think. I knew me and Rick were not going to work now after today's insane outbursts. I can't tolerate that! I went outside and began to make my way home after leaving Rick a note that I was not feeling well and needed to leave. By the time I had wondered home the mile and a half walk back to my flat in London, I was sure about my decision but I was going to wait till morning before I discussed it further with him. My initial feeling was right, I had known something weird would happen that day and I had a feeling the feelings that stirred within me for Vyvyan were only just beginning.
