My So-Call Life
By 0Memories of Nobody0
For starters, I apologize for uploading this chapter later than I had promised. My excuse? I have several of them... First off, after my lovely vacation my computer isn't functioning correctly since the screen goes black for no apparent reason so it was a real pain in the ass for me to not see anything. Um... I got a new replacement computer that works faster than my old one, but I lost some files in the transfer and I had to retrieve them... Mostly because it was my homework that I was assigned by my school to work on over the summer. So I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the problem and such.
Although I've finally fixed the problem, I failed to... um... check on my chapter. Yeah I had the chapter finished already, but without a "Proper Beta-Reader" as I failed to get help from this one as well, I needed to make sure I had everything expressed as best as I could so... I made several critical changes which gave me a headache to fix. But I guess it was all worth it... Again, I apologize for the delay in posting this chapter so...
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Warning: This Chapter Contains minor Smut, nothing 'Too' extreme :P
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Chapter 3- Paying Attention to the Sport
School was going swell despite what happened a few days ago, even with my usual routine. Today my hopes about seeing 'Him' had skyrocketed due to this mornings announcements.
"Good Morning everyone! Hope you had a great first week of school! Today is our Varsity Soccer Team's first game of the year, so go and support our team… "
I had ignored the rest of the announcements and just kept on thinking about that soccer game. Mostly for one reason… Jacob plays this sport, so I've just been given an opportunity to go see him. Oh lucky me!
5 Minutes Before School Ended
The day went by like a blur. All I could clearly remember was seeing Jacob occasionally walk past me. But as usual he ignored me.
*Ding*
Well it's time for me to get going then…
When school ended for today I felt relieved. By now I had planned to go to the soccer game with Leah, so in advance I had finished all my homework.
Like normal, I met up with Leah and told her I wanted to go to the soccer game with her. She reluctantly agreed, but under one condition. She said that I had to call Mom and let her know what I was doing so she wouldn't get worried about me. I happily obliged.
Walking away from Leah's car, I quickly got out my phone and began dialing home. Waiting for the Mom to answer the phone, I started humming some random song that was stuck in my head after lunch.
"Hello?"
"Hey Mom, I'm gonna be staying with Leah for the Varsity soccer match today! " I said with much enthusiasm.
"Ok! Just call me when the game is over, so I can start cooking your dinner once you arrive at home."
"I will Mom-"
"Oh and Seth, don't forget to have fun!"
"Thanks Mom!"
"Well I gonna head to the grocery store and get some fresh cooking ingredients for tonights dinner so call my cell if you need me."
"Ok, later Mom!"
"Goodbye dear!"
Putting away my phone, I walked back to Leah. "Hey, Mom said it was alright for me to attend the soccer match… "
"Sounds great! Well, why don't we head to the stadium now… I have to-"
Knowing what Leah was going to say, I couldn't help but intervene, "Yeah yeah. I know… You gotta meet up with the 'Wolf Pack'." I said, quoting two specific words.
Leah just smiled and gave me a quick hug, "Heh, you know me too well… Oh and as a matter of fact, you might meet them at this soccer match."
"Wait what?" I was a bit confused, excited, and afraid all at the same time. For starters, this meant that I could meet 'Him' once more. But it also entailed that I was going to meet the others of the 'Wolf Pack' and I might get… well, made fun of and I didn't' really want to experience that, even in front of my sister who would probably beat the shit out of them. But it would be funny, heh…
"Hello SETH?" Leah was shaking me.
"What?" I replied, for my thought bubble had bursted.
"Well I was hugging you, then I started walking off and asking you about how school was today. Of course, I was assuming you were with me, but you weren't. So I found that out the hard way by turning around and not seeing you behind me. You had me worried for a second… I was frantically looking for you, but you were nowhere to be found. I walked back to the car and there you were, at the car gazing at whatever." Rubbing her temples in disbelief.
"Sorry Leah… " I looked at the ground in shame. For the first time… Well not exactly the first time, but yeah for the first time this year. I had made my sister worried sick about me and I honestly felt bad about it.
"It's fine Seth just next time try and stay focused… But then again you are my idiotic brother." Leah said as she ruffled up my hair.
"Anyways, let's get going. I'm going to be late." She said walking off.
10 Minutes of Walking to the Stadium Later
"Jeez Leah, I didn't know the stadium was this far away! Why didn't we just take the car? My feet are practically bleeding right now!"
She took a minute to calm herself… I guess she was rather annoyed, "Well now you know! And I thought it would be good exercise for us to walk here rather than waste gas to get here."
I was going to retaliate, but something had caught my attention. As we began approaching the stadium's main entrance, there were a couple of guys in the distance. One of them saw us and immediately told the others of our arrival. Soon they all began running towards us. Out of natural reaction I just looked away hoping that I didn't make eye contact with any of them.
"Hey Leah!" one of them said.
"Hey Embry!" Leah replied cooly, giving this 'Embry' guy a hug.
"Who's that kid?" another one of them said pointing at me. Hearing this I got a bit nervous. Maybe I should just tell Leah that I wanna leave and go home…
"Watch it Paul that's my brother!" Leah said in a harsh tone.
"Mmmm forget that I ever said that then… He looks nice… Wait you look oddly familiar. Don't I know you from somewhere?" The guy who was called Paul took a couple of steps closer to me.
"Paul lay off the kid!" the other guy in the group said.
"Just shut up Quil! Let me have some fun… " Paul began getting closer towards me.
From what I could tell this was the 'Wolf Pack'. Crap what a mess I had gotten into!
"I'm sure Leah wouldn't mind. " Paul said, calming down a bit.
"Hold up! Where's Leah!" the guy named Quil had said.
Oh yeah! I had forgotten that if Leah was here she would have intervened by now…
"She's probably making love to Embry." Paul replied adding much emphasis to the love part.
"Well you better not do anything to Leah's bro while I gone."
Paul rolled his eyes with a small grin, "Whatever you say Quil… "
As I continued to watch Quil walk away, I knew I was in a hell of a lot of trouble.
"Now that we're all alone… You wanna have some fun kid?" Paul whispered huskily into my ear.
Slowly he moved away giving me a glimpse of his attractive face.
I didn't have really any other option considering the position I was in, but I had to say something. "Umm… No thanks?"
Smiling, just like Jacob's smile but not as beautiful, "How about I change that?"
Wait a second… He's that guy in my first hour class. The guy who was chatting with-
Immediately snapping back into reality, I had just realized that my view was being blocked by someone's black shirt.
"You smell so delicious… " Paul said leaning down since he was… well taller than me.
It was like he was actually going to eat me or something along those lines. I was believing the eating me part, but anything could happen.
His nose grazed my neck causing my entire body to shiver as I stood still. What I was feeling right now could either be described as a good sensation or a bad sensation… It was hard to tell.
Gathering up what little strength I had, I tired to back away but I was pulled into a tight embrace by his 'strong' arms.
Wow Paul's muscular too! Such a hott- Dammit I only want Jacob. But I couldn't help but touch Paul's arms. Sadly, my efforts hadn't gone unnoticed.
"Hey! I guess you like these big guns then huh?" He said, flexing his arms.
I gulped… Hopefully he didn't hear that. I couldn't take what was going to happen to me, and tried squirming my way out of Paul's tight embrace.
After several failed attempts, I could do nothing but just accept the fact that I might get taken by Paul. So I closed my eyes, only wishing for the best.
It was then that I heard the unbuckling sound of a belt. Quickly checking to make sure I still had my belt on, which thankfully was still around my waist, I could only realize one thing. Damn… He's removing his own belt! I was panicking, I'm gonna be raped at this rate…
In a second, I was released from his tight embrace and then blindfolded by his belt. "Just relax kid I'm taking us somewhere more private…" Did he just say "private" in a rather sexy tone?
"Wait are we still going to be on school grounds?" I felt like an idiot. Maybe I shouldn't have said anything.
Laughing a bit, "Heh just hold on tight… " Then I felt myself being lifted and it was then that I understood what he meant. Doing as I was told, still blindfolded I wrapped my arms around what I assumed was his neck.
While holding onto him for dear life, I did get a chance to smell him… But hey I was a bit curious. Paul actually smelled pretty alluring, like one of those expensive colognes that nobody can resist smelling.
"Ok here we go!" In the next moment I felt the wind strongly hitting the back of my neck. He must be running really fast… He's probably in a hurry to get to wherever were are headed… Although damn, he's fast but I'm probably faster…
I had grinned at my last thought when Paul spoke up, "What're you grinning for? Oh wait I know. It's because you're being held by a hot, sexy stud like me."
Hearing those words just made me blush, a little. "Hey we're here…"
Few seconds passed by, I still hadn't let go.
"Um… you can let go of me now. Unless you wanna continue holding onto me. I mean, if I were you I'd hold onto myself." I started blushing again.
I didn't want to get embarrassed anymore so I just released my grip as he gently put me back on the ground.
"Can I take this blindfold off-" Attempting to remove the blindfold, my efforts seemed useless as Paul swatted my hands away.
"Hey don't remove it yet!" Paul hastily replied, tightening the belt up again.
"Why?" I was getting antsy, wanting to remove this wretched vision blocker.
"We're not there quite yet, we only need to walk a couple of feet before we finally get there." As if on cue, he grabbed my hand and slowly we walked a couple of steps, hands still intertwined. I blushed yet again at the contact.
Within a couple of seconds he stopped… I just stood there as I listening to the sound of a door being unlocked.
"Ok just go right in and I'll meet you in a sec. I have to get something."
I kept thinking if he was stupid or something, "Are you an idio-" I stopped myself from saying that last part. I didn't want to get into anymore turmoil than I was already in.
*Breath* "Fine… " Taking one step forward, I still didn't know where I was let alone see my surroundings.
"Hold still now." Instantly his belt was taken off and my vision had been restored.
Walking away, "I'll be right back… " as Paul walked into another room. What the hell is he getting now?
Focusing my attention back onto the room I was astounded, "Oh my gosh! Where are we?"
The place was gorgeous… It was like one of those super expensive rooms for those wealthy sport watchers that have TV's, private bars, fancy carpets, and not to mention beautifully crafted tables and elegantly designed couches. I think these rooms were called some sort of "Luxury Box" or something along those lines…
I let my curiosity get the best of me, "Wait a sec, is this one of the stadium's exclusive-"
"Yup! Cool right?" Paul said cutting me off as he casually entered the room.
I just stared at him in awe… "How did you afford this?" I couldn't believe I would ever be in a room like this…
Paul started grinning again, "Heh, well all our athletic talents don't go unrecognized. In fact the school provided this in recognition of all the 'Wolf Pack's athletic achievements, since all of us did win state championship last year!"
"Wow… " was all I could say. Yeah I had to admit, Leah did win state when I was in 8th grade which was pretty impressive.
Surprisingly enough, Paul took advantage of the current situation and made his way to one of the couches. As he sat down, he patted on a spot of the couch which was right beside him.
"Come here Seth… " He said in a deep, yet somehow attractive voice all while moving his hand in a circular motion over my "said" spot on the couch.
I couldn't help it and did like I was told. It was like I was in a trance and Paul was the one who now controlled my movements… As it was slowly that I made my way towards Paul.
Soon, I was about to take a seat right next to Paul. All the while who was smiling in such a lustful manner. It was at the exact moment that Leah and what I believe was her supposed "boyfriend" Embry slammed open the door. Strange I didn't hear Paul shut the door…
"Where's my brother?" Leah tried to scream at the top of her lungs, with faint traces of breathing heavily. Did Leah really run around looking for me again? Damn… I failed her yet once more.
"He's fine Leah, I told you so… " Embry said, he too sounded a bit out of breath.
"No he's not… He's gonna be raped by Paul!" Quil shouted as he oddly appeared out of nowhere rushing into the room.
"See look Leah, he even almost got Seth to sit with him before he did something abusive." Quil pointed at Paul, especially towards Paul's hand which was on the spot I was supposed to sit on.
"Quil just shut up! Jeez, you people make such a ruckus!" Paul yelled in a fierce tone.
"Look he's fine with me… I've done nothing wrong, ask him yourself." Why did you have to bring me into this conversation dammit!
Leah, Embry, and Quil looked at me with looks of confusion and distrust upon their face wanting to know if what Paul had said was correct.
"Yeah I' m fine… Paul didn't do anything bad to me I swear." Holding my hands up in the air.
Breathing in a breath of relief Leah comes over to me, only to give me a big smack on the back of my head. "Don't ever scare me again!" she said as a couple of tears fell from her face.
"Leah I'm sorry… It's… It's just hard to explain what happened a while ago." I was trying to be honest, I really didn't know where Leah had wondered off to.
"I know… It's also partly my fault as well for leaving you with Paul… *Sniff* I'm sorry Seth you have to see me like this… *Sniff* I just don't wanna-" I couldn't take much more of this, or else I'd be crying too and feel even more embarrassed than ever.
"Just stop crying Leah… I'm fine, ok? Just go and calm yourself down somewhere, I'm fine with Paul. Besides I think he's a great and caring person." as I look towards him, Paul's just grinning a bit.
Trying to stop herself from crying, my sister can't and just starts walking off. "Hey Seth… *Sniff* If you need me I'll be in the around field area near our soccer team. *Sniff* So call me if anything happens."
I can't help but wonder, Is she really allowed to sit on the field even though she's supposed to sit in the stands?
"Hey Leah are you sure you can sit in the field?" I just don't want my sister getting in trouble despite my own problems.
"Yeah we'll be fine… Remember we have special privileges from the school!" Quil happily replies as him, Embry, and Leah leave the room.
"Ok! I see you later Leah… Well not really but you get the point." I wanted to comfort my sister so I rushed up and give her a quick hug. She smiles and hugs me back.
"Remember Seth, call me if anything bad happens or if Paul gets a bit too wild." Leah whispers in my ear.
"I promise…" I whisper back.
Walking back into the room, I no longer see Paul on the couch… As a matter of fact I couldn't find him at all in the room. Instead of looking for him, I decided that the snacks on the table seemed rather inviting.
Just as I was about to eat some chocolate raisins Paul walked into the room… with his shirt off.I sighed, I really need to think twice about hanging out with the 'Wolf Pack'.
"Now where were we?" Paul smiled mischievously. I eyed Paul oddly as he walked over to the door and- Wait what!
*Click*
"Let's have some fun now shall we?" Slowly he made his way towards me, yet I couldn't help but glue my eyes on how sexy and muscular Paul's body was. My gosh he's like one of those male Greek Statues… Look at Paul, with his washboard abs and nice pecs… So delici- But Jacob's hotter, Jacob's is hotter than Paul! I want Jacob not Paul. I quickly realize I wasn't focusing on my current situation.
Snap out of it Seth! Remember I'm being held, trapped in a room with Paul… Definitely not a good time to compare Jacob and Paul.
Getting out of my daze, I failed to realize that Paul was right above me. "Hey sexy! We're going to have so much fun, just relax and I'll make it all better." He says pulling me off the couch. I tried resisting but he was obvious much stronger than me.
I felt that time was going by slowly as I'm being brought into somewhat of a sweet embrace by Paul. The feeling of his muscles against my face was sensational. I was literally starting to melt under the pressure. I honestly didn't know what to do in this type of situations except call for help, but that's out of the question now…
Maybe I shouldn't have stayed with Paul… Curse my temptation! "You liking this Seth because I know you are." He says deeply with a smile that could charm anyone...
I can't do anything, but let Paul continually go at me. Although I didn't think Paul would take it this far, but apparently I misjudged him.
Still standing, Paul began to lick my an area around my neck as he began making he was toward my earlobe. There he began nibbling on it making me elicit a small moan.
I desperately didn't want this but at the same time it felt good, "Paul what are you… Ahhhh!" But I was unable to finish what I was trying to say.
"Ssshhh… It's alright babe. *Nibble* I'm just making you feel good babe. *Nibble* That's all I want for you. I won't do anything you don't want me to do." Hearing this I felt slightly comforted, but still felt a bit distrustful towards him. Hell I'm about to be used, what am I thinking! Shaking my head, I tired getting out of Paul's embrace.
It was then that Paul stopped nibbling on my ear and lifted my chin upward so that I was directly staring at him in the face. Instead of kissing me, which I thought he was going to do, he started pushing me back onto the couch so that he's kneeling on the floor in from of me.
I was confused, everything was all so new to me… This new feeling, it felt so weird but I somehow seemed to enjoy it.
Shit! I really have lost control of myself. One half wants to me to stop and the other wants me to continue on. What the hell can I do now!
I was perfectly still, fear and pleasure engulfed me as Paul began licking at my neck. Awww Crap! It's ok Seth, just breath and try to relax… How the hell can I?
Moving upward from my neck he licked at my lips. Oddly enough I felt a strange feeling that I had to do the same, rather I should try licking at his lips… Then something weird happened that felt amazing.
Paul stopped licking my lips and I took that opportunity for me to do the same to him. Leaning forward I licked at his lips… although I didn't think I was doing this correctly I continued for a few seconds before stopping. The taste of his lips were so… amazing that I wanted more, but I decided against it.
I was started to pull away from his face, I felt so ashamed about what I did. Paul, had a different idea. I blinked my eyes for a second, only to see his face mere inches from mine.
My instincts took over, I closed my eyes and then… our lips connected.
I took me for a moment to realize what I was doing, Wait! am I literally kissing him? I'm kissing Paul? What's wrong with me?
I was still in shock until Paul's tongue had moved against my lips. It was like a natural response and I let my tongue touch his. I couldn't really control myself at this point…
As our tongues intertwined Paul moved in a way that we rapidly ravished each other. It was sorta like our tongue's were dancing with each other but more clashing.
He pulled away only for a brief moment before continuing, "That's it… Wow Seth you're a good kisser!"
We continued, kissing of sorts for what felt like hours. Somehow, I felt like I could do this all day… Though I didn't expect this fast, as he started sucking on my tongue and moved even faster. I tried to keep up but I can't, which just makes Paul smile.
"Don't fret babe you'll be up to my speed in no time." With a smile of his, I'm lifted by Paul as he lies down on the couch with me lying on top of him.
"Comfy?" I nod my head, as the feeling of lust which I failed to realize had taken over.
"Good… Now let's get back to where we last started." And Paul goes at me again, but this time I initiated the kiss. Which leaves Paul surprised yet at the same time impressed as well.
"I like the way you think Seth." Kissing him, my hands begin wondering around Paul's body. Rubbing and feeling his skin, pecs, and abs, he starts moaning in my mouth. "Yeah! I like it Seth!"
Like an instinct that I had never known of, I pulled away from Paul's lips making Paul open up his eyes and look at me weirdly. "Something wrong?" I let the instinct take over and I give Paul a quick kiss on the lips and started assaulting his body.
I started at his pecs, and made a circle with my tongue around his nipple while my hand toyed with his other nipple. Then I began taking a small nibble of his nipple, causing Paul to moan which strangely felt pleasing in a way. "Ahhh yeah, bite me babe! Bite me rough and hard!"
Paul started pulling on my hair, while I started biting as I was instructed. I played with his nipples, but then went at Paul's neck. I don't really know for sure, but I think I began sucking and licking on spots where I bit hard on his neck.
"That feels so good babe!" I smiled a bit, and then went at his abs. First I started by drawing the outlines of his abs with my finger, which made him laugh. But instead of continuing to use my finger, I used my tongue and well… I got 'high' from licking his abs. To me he tasted absolutely divine, it was like I wanted more and more. But somewhere in my body, I felt the urge to stop. And just like that, my body moved on it's own and I got off Paul.
"Awwww… I wanted you to continue babe. What's wrong?" Paul said as he looked at me. I sat on the floor and leaned against the couch, trying to cool down.
I didn't wanting him to feel bad so I got back on top of Paul and laid my head on his pecs, which felt very comfortable… "I'm sorry Paul, but I just had to stop… This is all so new to me and well I don't' really know how to deal with these new feelings and emotions right now…"
Sighing, "It's alright Seth." His tone was filled with disappointment.
I wanted to make it up to him, leaning forward I begin kissing Paul again.
We stayed kissing for what felt like an eternity, but I pull back. "I'm Paul…"
Looking away, Paul gets my attention back with a hug, "Don't apologize I just want 1 more kiss and I'll be happy." He says in a whiny voice, smug expression on his face.
I just smile and lean in as I give him just one quick kiss. Although he tries to keep me there with his arms, I pinch his nipple causing him to let me go… along with a moan of his.
"Hey I was just trying to have some fun!" Paul says smiling.
"Yeah I wanted some fun too! But I already had way too much fun with somebody already…"
"And yet that certain somebody know's that you want more from him."
We stop talking and stare at each other, but Paul starts laughing and I can't help but join. "So… " I start to say.
"So what?" He replies cooly.
"So… I wanna to go see Leah. Wanna tag along?" I ask getting off of Paul.
"Sure, just let me go get my shirt." he says, getting up to grab his shirt off the ground.
"Great let's go!" I say as I'm about to open the door, I'm pulled back onto the couch by Paul.
"First off, I gotta unlock the door. Second… " Paul kisses me on the lips for the umpteenth time. "I'm starting to like you. So yeah… I don't care if you tell anybody about what happened between you and me, I won't say anything about this unless you want me to. Third, wanna go get something to eat with me? The stadium has ok food, but it's not exactly want you'd want to call a meal."
I think about it, deciding it would be nice if this was gonna make him happy. "Okay… I'd be happy to go and eat with you. And in regards to you and I, I'd rather keep this private and well I'll consider the thought of actually dating. But until then, please don't do anything that will get me into this situation again please… I have a lot of thinking to do." I'm saying everything with pure honesty, all I hope is that he accepts it.
"Sure that works just don't forget to consider… Us together!" Kissing me after the
'together' part. "Oh and I forgot to mention" He sneaks another kiss on me, "Expect a kiss from me at anytime, I just won't kiss you where people can see us." Paul says as he puts his shirt back on.
Walking over to the door with Paul, I realize something important. "Is the game over?"
Paul looks at me and checks the clock on the wall. "Yeah the game's over… Why?"
"Well I actually came here to watch the game, but that somehow changed… Am I right?" Looking at Paul sharply.
"I'm liking that expression babe. But I'm sure you enjoyed your change in schedule right?" Paul smiles back.
"Whatever… Let's just go already!"
Back at Home
"I Had such a fun night!" I tell Mom excitedly.
"I'm sure you did dear. So how about some dinner, I made your favorite!"
"Really Mom! Aw sweet thanks!" I say running into the kitchen.
"Don't forget to put away the left overs Seth, anyways I'm going to sleep now. I've got work early in the morning tomorrow." she says walking away.
Quickly looking for a some silverware, "Ok goodnight Mom!"
"Goodnight Seth!" Mom yells back.
Sitting down at the kitchen table, I can't help but think about today's recent events and my own appetite.
Honestly, I'm still hungry even though I ate out with Paul… Ah Paul's such a sweet guy, but the whole main reason why I went to the game was to see Jacob. Jeez I can't believe myself. I need to have better self control, I didn't even believe I had what it takes for someone to do that kinda of stuff, like kissing and all. Sure Paul's attractive, but all I want is Jacob not Paul. I guess Paul will have to deal with that. Damn… I just need to find more opportunities that involve Jacob without hurting Paul. *Breath* My life is so hectic… But I'm afraid, what if Jacob doesn't accept me? I'd be hurt beyond belief. Yet, somehow I'd continue striving for him. Wait I think I just got a song poem out of this…
I wanted freedom, but I'm restricted. I tried to give you up, but I'm addicted… "Just look at you, nobody would want to give you up!" …I think I'm drowning, asphyxiated… Now that you know I'm trapped… "You never knew I was trapped, I was only ignored." My time is running out… I can't stop this screaming out… "I can't help it. I'm always thinking about you. And it hurts, not being able to be with… " You will be, the death of me… Yeah you will be the death of me…
So how was this chapter? I made extended it for you readers, think of it as my way of apologizing... Of course you probably may hate me for that little incident I had in the story but it helps add more to the plot so... Hopefully like I always say, this chapter isn't too bad. If there's any mistakes or anything you don't understand feel free to comment about it and I'll fix the problem right away. Um... expect the next chapter within a couple of weeks, although school is sadly coming up, my birthday happens to be coming up as well so. I'll probably post the chapter before my birthday... Like always, R&R! :P