A/N: I just wanted to thank you all for even glancing at this story! It means a lot to me =) I'm glad that you like it and I promise to update more since I'm finally done school for the summer. Sorry this update took so long – final exams and such.
(This is a prompt from Hannah E. L. because I can't quite remember how this bit happened in our RPG)
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee or any of CP's characters…this would actually be happening if I did.
Sarah stayed up most of the night thinking about Bailey. How did she get this lucky? This sweet, handsome and hilarious guy was actually showing an interest in her. This was all new to her. She was used to falling hard and fast for boys, blurting out her feelings for them without reciprocation. She was used to losing friends because of her open personality; she knew it was probably bad to wear her heart on her sleeve but she honestly didn't care anymore. If that was the only ammunition people had against her, it seemed a stupid thing to get upset over.
Bailey was different. He was kind hearted and made her laugh…and of course, his entrancing eyes were a plus. She felt as if he had a story hidden behind them and as much as she wanted to solve that mystery, she did not want to ruin their chemistry…friendship…what exactly had developed between them? She thought.
Katherine was fast asleep in the bed across the room and Sarah decided that perhaps since it was 3:32am she should get some sleep. She reached for her phone and went to set the alarm only to noticed one missed message in her inbox.
Text from Bailey: 'Hello beautiful, this is Bailey. I can't remember if I gave you my # at all but I got yours from David. I thought I should be a gentleman and text you to say I had a fantastic time with you and I hope you come back soon. Ok, I'll stop rambling now…g'night, Sarah. Sweet dreams love.'
Sarah nearly fell off her bed with excitement. She had to bite her lip and resist the urge to flail over his text. He actually thought of me…and got my number from David! Wait…what time did he send this? How did I not notice this earlier? She flipped through to the inbox, 1:07am. I wonder if he's still awake?
Text from Sarah: 'Thank you for texting me; I just got your msg now…I'm sorry for the late reply! I'm so glad I got to spend the aft. with you. I'd love to see you again soon 3 goodnight'
She set her phone under her pillow and closed her eyes slowly. Was the heart too much? A couple moments later she heard a muffled ping coming from under her pillow and snapped her eyes open, reaching to grab her phone swiftly.
Text from Bailey: 'I'm glad I'm not the only one suffering from insomnia tonight ;)'
Sarah read the text and smirked before replying:
Text from Sarah: 'I can't sleep, someone is preoccupying my thoughts ;)'
Text from Bailey: 'I wonder who that could be? ;)'
Text from Sarah: 'You might know him…tall, blonde, incredible ninja skills?'
Text from Bailey: 'I may have seen him around once or twice…is he addicted to coffee by any chance?'
Text from Sarah: 'XD, you make me laugh'
Text from Bailey: 'Glad to hear it, although I hope not too loud. Don't wanna wake up Katherine :P'
Text from Sarah: 'Very true. Oh, guess who's visiting Stuart tomorrow?'
Text from Bailey: 'Hmmm…it wouldn't happen to be a supermegafoxyawesomehot ninja wannabe would it?'
Sarah blushed profusely at Bailey's text message and had to try and restrain herself before answering.
Text from Sarah: 'Ninja wannabe? Pfftt. I'm offended. I clearly have some stellar ninja skills if I got into Stuart without being noticed ;)'
Text from Bailey: 'Let's not get cocky, darling. You have a lot to learn. You should feel honoured to be taught by the best.'
Text from Sarah: 'Oh really? We'll have to see about that. But I'm warning you…I'm a fast learner.'
Text from Bailey: 'Excellent. That will work in my favour multiple ways.'
Text from Sarah: 'O.O'
Text from Bailey: 'So you're not disagreeing? Good. I expect you to text me as soon as you get here, armed and prepared for stealth mode.'
Text from Sarah: 'You have yourself a deal Tipton ;)'
Text from Bailey: 'Being the nice master I am, I will let you get some sleep before your training. But thanks for texting me back. I'll dream up some new manoeuvres we can try tomorrow.'
Text from Sarah: 'You do realize how dirty that sounded….'
Text from Bailey: 'Muahahaha. Perhaps you shouldn't trust me as easily. You never know what you could be getting yourself into :P'
Text from Sarah: 'Too late for that. I'll be on guard tomorrow, don't you worry ;) Goodnight Bailey'
Text from Bailey:'Dream a little dream of me ;)'
That morning she awoke with a giant grin on her face.
"What are you smiling about?" Katherine inquired before hiding back under the warm of her covers.
"Nothing…" Sarah smirked as she turned off her phone alarm and got changed.
"I don't believe you but I'm too tired to debate about it." She mumbled from under her blankets.
"You're tired? You were asleep way before me!" Sarah laughed, thinking back on her text conversation
"It doesn't mean I got much sleep! You're phone light kept blinking. Who did you possibly have to text that early in the morning?" Katherine groaned.
Sarah bit her lip and was relieved that Katherine couldn't see her blushing. She slipped her phone in her pocket and hesitantly replied "…Bailey…"
Katherine whipped off the covers and sat straight up in bed, wide awake. "BAILEY? AT 4 A.M.? TELL ME EVERYTHING."
"I'd rather not….but you did mention you were going back to Dalton today…would I—"
"OF COURSE YOU ARE COMING! I need to know what was so important that you were texting and disturbing my slumber. You can tell me on the car ride over. We're leaving as soon as school's done." Katherine interrupted, getting ready.
The girls got in Katherine's car and once Sarah was seated, Kath began the interrogation.
"Why was he texting you that late?"
"I didn't get the message until I checked my phone, then I just replied and he answered right away *mutters under her breath*…insomnia."
"So you couldn't have been normal people and texted in the daylight? " Katherine questioned with a smirk as she glanced back at the road.
"If you haven't noticed, none of us around here are normal." Sarah laughed
"You have a point."
Sarah vaguely described her and Bailey's conversation from the night before and as soon as they reached the Dalton gates she practically jumped out of the car.
"I'm going to see Bailey now. I'll text you later, alright?"
"Haaavvveee funnn. I'll be watching you, just like Big Brother!" Katherine teased with a Cheshire cat smile.
Sarah rolled her eyes and skipped towards Stuart. She got out her phone and texted Bailey; 'I'm armed and ready for my training, oh wise one ;)' When she reached the gates of Stuart she passed right through with a bit of discomfort that he hadn't returned her text. Sarah carefully walked into Stuart, trying desperately to be as inconspicuous as possible. As she passed Pav's cage and gazed upon the familiar doorway she was shocked to find it locked. He knew I was coming. Where is he? She told herself to be open minded and think logically for reasons why he wouldn't have texted her back even though he was so affectionate last night. Maybe this was too good to be true? Maybe he just went out into town? Maybe things are fine? Sarah continued to speculate and Pavarotti watched her intently, chirping as she pondered what might be happening and where he might be. Then, a thought occurred to her. Ninja skills! She pulled a bobby-pin out of her hair and placed it in the keyhole, jiggling the lock. Suddenly, she noticed a presence right beside her. She restrained the urge to jump and slowly looked up at the figure. Sarah looked up and examined the boy before her. He had brown hair, was average height but shorter than Bailey, with a somewhat cocky expression plastered on his face.
"What are you doing?" he questioned her, staring at her still trying to unlock Bailey's door.
"Trying to bust into Bailey's room...I'm Sarah, by the way." Sarah replied confidently, removing her hand from the doorknob to face the boy.
"Derek. Here…give me that." Sarah handed him her bobby-pin and Derek swiftly picked the lock on his first try. "I've had practice." He replied seeing her impressed expression. With that, he handed her back her pin, shrugged and left.
Sarah was confused why he didn't question her or anything. Plus, he opened the door right away! If that wasn't enough to make her flabbergasted, he had just walked away. No questions, no conversation, nothing. She was pleasantly surprised and walked into the room to prevent anyone else seeing her. Where is he? No one's in here…and why isn't he texting me back? He seemed glad I was coming…maybe I'm just overanalyzing too much? I'm so stupid to believe that some guy is different. Why do I always get my hopes up so high, only to have them crash down every single time? When will I ever learn…Sarah looked at the empty room before reminiscing on what happened the day before. I didn't imagine that all in my head, did I? With a heavy sigh, she closed the door and left Stuart. She walked around outside before lying down on the grass, plugging in her headphones and listening to depressing songs that fit her mood perfectly. Sarah closed her eyes and tried not to think about her mistakes. Why do I always fall so fast? I don't understand…this time seemed real…guess not. She felt a small tear trickle down her cheek and sat up in one quick motion.
"I'm not moping around here any longer. I'll just text Katherine…I'm not going to sit around and wait for nothing. I might as well escape before I make a bigger fool out of myself." She replied, searching for her phone in the bottom of her bag and texting her roommate.
Text to Katherine: 'Where are you? Are you ready to go? I just want to get out of here…sorry if this messes things up with David…I just don't want to stay here any longer.'
Sarah pockets her phone and avoids eye contact as she walks towards the Dalton parking lot. How could I be so gullible? I really believed things were different with Bailey though…ugh! I don't know anymore. He wouldn't just leave me, would he? Don't get your hopes up, Sarah…he's a guy. What makes him any different? …because he's not just a guy…he's Bailey…Sarah fought with herself, trying to stick up for Bailey but also doubting him as well. Finally, Katherine texted her back;
'What happened? Nvm, tell me in person. I'll be right there…had to say goodbye to David.'
That's right, Katherine has a relationship that actually works out…unlike you…and now you've screwed up their date with your dramatics, Sarah. What a great friend you are…
"Sarah? Hey, are you crying? Please don't….What's going on?" Katherine appeared from her blind spot and hugged her roommate.
"Can we just go?" Sarah replied, feeling the hot tears stream down her face.
"Sure, but you will have to explain to me what happened. I refuse to drive with you acting like this in the passenger seat." Katherine answered, letting go of Sarah and walking with her towards the car.
Sarah slumped behind, her vision blurred by a wave of tears. She took out her phone to check if there were any new messages. No. Didn't think so… and finally reached Katherine's vehicle and slipped inside as if it were her sanctuary.
"Sarah…what's wrong?" Katherine urged, wanting to know what was bothering her roommate when she had seemed perfectly fine before she left. "Did Bailey say something to you?" She looked at her with concern while Sarah kept her eyes out the front window, staring blankly with tears falling faster.
"No…he wasn't there…he didn't say anything…he h-hasn't said anything all day. I just keep thinking like I d-did something w-wrong, Kath. What did I do wrong?" She turned to face her roommate and collapsed in her arms. Katherine hugged her and then buckled her seatbelt.
"You did nothing wrong, Sarah. It's Bailey. He's a douche. I don't know what his problem is, but if he flirts with you all day and night and makes it seem like he likes you but then ignores you afterwards..." she sighed and turned on the ignition "…then don't waste your time on him. I'm sorry. I knew how much you liked him. Even though you never really told me, I could tell by the look on your face. But let's not worry about that, come on, I'm taking you home." Katherine adjusted her mirror and began to pull out of the parking lot.
Sarah glanced out the window and let her thoughts mull around in her head for a while. Maybe Katherine is right; maybe I should forget him…..but what if I don't want to? Sarah turned back to rest her head against her seat and possibly stop crying and noticed something in the rear-view mirror.
"What is that? Katherine…wait a second…there's something…B-Bailey?...STOP THE CAR!" Sarah flung off her seatbelt and began to open the door, even before Kath had stopped moving. Bailey was running widely towards the car, his arms flailing with something unidentifiable in his right hand.
"SARAH! WAIT! PLEASE WAIT! LET ME EXPLAIN!" he shouted, getting closer towards her. She began to walk towards him, quickening her pace. As much as she was frustrated with him, she needed to see him. She needed to hear his side of the story. As she saw the panic and guilt in his face, she started to cry a new set of fresh tears. Bailey slowed down and walked up towards her, and pulled her in a tight embrace.
"I'm sorry...I'm so sorry if I worried you, or made you upset, or—"
"You made it rain on my face." Sarah replied, slightly smirking as she let go of him.
Bailey looked down at her and stroked her tears away with the side of his thumb. "I'm sorry…please, can I tell you what happened?"
"Fine…I guess that's fair enough." She sniffled and curiously watched him facial expression change to a sign of relief.
He took her hand with his left and stared at her intently. "My phone died…probably because I was up late texting you—"
"Do not blame this on me, Tipton." Sarah snapped back fiercely.
"I'm sorry…I didn't mean it that way. Can you please stop interrupting me…I thought you wanted to hear my story." Bailey replied, a bit annoyed at her, however, knowing she had a right to be upset.
"Like I said, my phone died and the reason why I wasn't in my room was because I was trying to do something romantic for you. Do you want to hear what it is? Or are you planning on continuing to glare at me?" He smirked, noticing her piercing stare.
Sarah eased up and tried to smile. "Sorry, I was just concerned…I thought I did something wrong, Bailey. I thought you were annoyed with me…or didn't want to be with me…I just started overreacting. But, what were you doing? Yes…I want to hear it."
He hugged her again, seeing the pain she was trying to hide in her eyes. Bailey knew he would have to talk to Sarah about it later since it was clearly bothering her. However, he had other things on his mind.
"Sarah, I was making a mixed CD, in my sound booth. That's where I've been all day. I was making a CD for you…with my favourite songs and songs that reminded me of you and songs that you can get to know me better by listening to…just a compilation of sorts. This is my little way of telling you that I really like you and I want to spend more time with you. I want to be with you. I would love it if you would join forces with me, my dearest ninja and be my partner in stealth." Bailey smiled, his cheeks turning a faint tint of pink and she looked at Sarah, searching for an answer.
"You…oh…thank you, Bailey" She takes the CD from him and reads over the tracklist; "this is lovely…if you can bare to put up with me, and be prepared to teach me all your tricks, I would love to team up together." She smiled up at him and he leaned down to kiss her gently.
Their lips crashed together in unison. A mix of need and desire controlled their emotions. Sarah slipped her hands around the back of Bailey's neck to steady herself and keep him close to her. Bailey had an arm around her waist and another snaking through her hair, deepening their embrace.
"AHEM!" a distinct noise came from behind the pair and they were forced to break apart. Katherine was glaring at the both of them, trying to decipher the situation and protect Sarah, as any good friend would do. "I thought you wanted to leave, Sarah?" Katherine questioned, wanting an explanation.
Sarah nodded and replied truthfully. "Bailey told me what happened and apologized for the misunderstanding. We sort of worked things out." She looked back at Bailey with a small smile.
"I can see that." Kath scoffed. "Well, as cute as this is…I'm becoming slightly annoyed and repulsed."
Sarah blushed and Bailey glanced down at her, trying not to smile as widely as he wanted to. "I'm sorry, Katherine, I just can't seem to pry myself off your roommate."
"Do you know how wrong that sounds?" Katherine smirked while crossing her arms. "Okay, can you please stop being so fluffy and leave now? I want to get home before dark."
"I apologize for my best friend's rudeness. Sometimes she can't control what comes out of her mouth." Sarah rolled her eyes and looked up at Bailey, not wanting to break her gaze.
Katherine continued to pout. "Fine. I'm leaving without you, good luck finding a way home." She replied sarcastically and turned towards the car to let them say goodbye.
"That's okay, I can drive her." Bailey replied still grinning at Sarah.
"Well aren't you such a gentleman." She smirked and hugged him tightly.
"I try." He wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in close. "I am sorry for earlier…I hope the CD makes up for it. Oh and track 7…that's my favourite. That's what was playing in the sound booth when you walked up to me."
Sarah blushed profusely and was extremely glad Bailey couldn't see her cheeks turning a fiery crimson. "In that case, it might be on repeat for days." She smiled widely and released her hold on him.
"So I'll see you soon then? You'd better come see me…or else I'm coming to Dobry. You have a lot to learn, grasshopper." He smirked and kissed her gently, sensing that Katherine was creeping from the car.
Sarah smiled and sighed quietly, not wanting to leave so suddenly but knowing she would have to face Katherine's questions sometime. "I'd better go…Katherine will start honking the horn and making embarrassing remarks if I don't hurry up." She smirked.
"Embarrassing remarks…about you? Care to share some with me?"
"Don't push your luck, Bailey." She backed away from him hesitantly. "Thank you. I promise to try and perfect my ninja skills for the next time I see you." She started to walk backwards, not wanting to take her eyes off him.
"Anytime, love and I think you're doing pretty well if I do say so myself. But a little practice could go a long way. Bye Sarah." He smiled and watched her turn and hop in the car. Well that went better than expected. He thought to himself while taking out his iPod and humming track 7 to himself as he walked back to Stuart.
Track 7: "Corner" by Allie Moss
I sincerely apologize for the lateness and delay of this chapter! Thank you all for reading though; life got in the way of my writing. But I promise to have another chapter updated by this weekend to make up for it! Thank you again for even viewing this story. It means a lot to me. 3