Chapter 4:
POV: Carlie
I froze. No No No No No. Why?! I tried to keep my face friendly and not too eger. I will not be fueling the fire with my facial expressions.
The coach was explaining what he wanted all the parrings to do. Okay at least this seems easy enough. We were just counting how many sit ups, pushups, pull ups, and how far we can stretch. "The second you are done this sheet. Feel free to leave. It should take up the remaining class time" Coach said.
I could do that without fueling the fire. The coach handed out sheets of paper and assigned us matts.
Just my luck we are assigned to the matt in the corner. Across the gym from half his future power couple. Catherine was glaring up a storm at me. I decided to ignore it. It is not like I raised my hand saying I want to be partners with Jake.
Taking my paper I began walking to the matt. Jake walked beside me.
"Do you want to go first?" He asked
"Nah. You can go first." I told him. I sat down next to the matt getting ready to mark down answers on his sheet.
"What is the first task?" He asked.
"Sit ups" I told him. When he looked away to get on his back on the matt. I shook my head. I do not need to be this distracted he was just a human boy. I decided the last thing I needed was to get lost in his eyes. Making the decision to not look at his face for these exercises.
He completed 60. I have to admit that that was impressive for a human male to do. The chart we were going off of had the best label as 49 sit-ups for males. I made a new column before actually thinking about what I was doing. Creating a new box on his page that said 'Superhuman' and put his 60 score next to it.
"Your turn." He said. Grabbing my page. I got ready and pushed myself to match him. I did it. I also got 60 sit-ups done in the 60 seconds. "Impressive" he mumbled under his breath. I pretended not to have heard him. Butterflies circled around in my stomach. Switching him places I got ready to record his pushups.
Again he needed a new category. He finished 57 pushups in one minute. I made him another 'Superhuman' category here. Switching him places. I was assaulted by his scent once again. I shook my head, clearing his scent out of it. Getting ready I started my pushups. I noticed on average fit women could complete 35 pushups on average. I was going for an even 50. When I heard his husky voice say "time". I had to close my eyes to clear my thoughts. I did it an even 50.
Walking over to the wall were the pull-up bars hung. He went first again. I allowed myself to sneak glances at his tight core. I liked how his yellow cotton shirt would hug his tight back muscles as he pulled up on the bar. I was able to see all his muscles and this boy had so many. I shook my head as he did his last pull up of his 60 second time he completed 25. Relatively impressive when you looked at the other boys in the gym unable to get higher than 10.
I reached for the bar and waited for him to give me a que to start. Hearing the voices of the other students around me. Ugh. His soon to be girlfriend was gossiping up a storm. I must have been distracted because I heard Jake clear his throat and tell me "Whenever you are ready Carlie". I felt my heart flutter. Distracting myself with the task at hand. I knew I did not want to do so many in a row that the others would think I am superhuman. Though I refused to do the fitness level for women that recommended 3 pull ups was fit. I settled for 15. I think that is a good number to achieve. "Time" Jake said. I quickly dismounted from the bar. I locked eyes with Catherine she was fuming with anger. It made me laugh a little bit. She had no claim on this boy and yet she was upset when someone else was paired with him in gym. Pathetic.
The last skill test was stretching. We walked back to our matt. Jake joked in his deep sexy voice "well we both know you can stretch" laughing a bit.
"What can I say I was trained since birth" I joked back.
I went first this time. The easy touch your toes and see how far your hand fits under your feet. I let my entire hand go under my feet. I thought that any trained dancer could do the same. I laughed when I saw that splits was listed as a test. "Do I need to repeat that? I think we both know I can do the splits" I asked Jake. I was proud of myself for not looking into his eyes this entire class.
"I think you need to do the test Carlie" he told me.
"Fine" I said. Sinking into my splits. I heard a deep chest rumble. That made colour rush to my cheeks. I quickly ignored how that noise affected me. "Your turn" I said to Jake. Making sure to cover my face as much as possible. I refused to let him or anyone else know what effect he had on me.
I watched him stretch. I could not help but appreciate the way his body was able to move. He moved like a predator. His muscles looked like they are built strong enough to be in control. I shook my head hard. Get your mind outta the gutter Ren. I marked down his results. Unsurprisingly he was in the fit category. This was the only category that I did not need to put a superhuman box. "Looks like you finally found room for improvement" I told him. Handing him back his sheet.
"Maybe you could train me" His husky voice responded.
I shivered. I could not find my voice. I walked away from him and the matt. Handing in my sheet with the Coach. I quickly walked to the locker room. I passed the space. What was happening to me. This does not happen to me. I do not feel flustered around guys let alone human guys. I sat on the bench by my locker. Get yourself together Ren. You do not want this guy. You do not need him. For goodness sake you just saw him today! Love at first sight does not exist!
I stood up and marched to my locker. I needed to get some air. Changing quickly. I left my gym clothing in the locker. Tossing back on my street clothing. Struggling with my boots. I finally pulled them on just as Catherine walked in with her possy.
I quickly grabbed my bag and locked my locker. Trying to make it to the exit before she said anything. I heard her say "they do not even look good together. He will be mine."
I sighed when I slipped through the door unnoticed. I laughed. Why is this boy having such an effect on me. Needing to escape I ran out to my car. I still had time before the next class.
The car was comforting. I could still smell my families scents. Reaching into my bag I pulled out my phone. I had a text back from husband.
Husband: Do not worry honey. People will be your friends. If not you say the word and I will be running down to your house. I will even enroll in classes if that would make you feel less alone.
I texted him back.
Ren: Actually I might have spoken too soon. I made two friends! One is named Mike and the other Beth. They are both really nice. I also met a boy who is driving me crazy.
I put my phone down. I knew that the likelihood of him being near his phone was slim. Then my phone's ringtone sounded. I picked it up looking at the screen Husband Calling.
"Hello" I said into the phone.
"Hey honey. You sound stressed" He said.
"Yah today has already been a day. I have made two new friends though" I told him.
"What is this about a boy that has finally caught your eye?" He asked
"It is nothing. His scent just is overwhelming to my senses." I told him truthfully
"In what way. Like you want to drink his blood?" He asked.
"No Seth. Not in the way I want to drink his blood. It is more in the way that I want to idk." I cried into the phone "This boy is just confusing me"
"Sounds like you have a crush" Seth teased.
"I do not have a crush. Maybe this was a mistake." I told him
"Honey I think you need to find out why this boy is so captivating to you." Seth sounded sincere. Whenever he used this voice I was helpless.
"Fine." I told him.
"I am so happy that you have a crush! I was beginning to think you were broken!" He laughed into the phone "embrace your human experiences"
"Okay." I told him
"And if it does not work out we will still move to the country and get a pet dog. Nothing will change the fact that you are my best friend honey. Because you are my best friend I do want you to live you life. If this boy is making you feel things Ren. It is your obligation as a human to inquire why he is causing you to feel this way." Seth's voice was so calming and empowering I could not disagree when he talked like this.
"Thanks Seth." I told him
"Anytime baby girl" He told me.
"Ugh. I have to go to physics. Talk to you later my husband?" I asked
"Talk to you later my wife" He laughed.
We both said "bye" at the same time.
I gathered my bag and walked back into the school. I found my physics class without problems. The teacher did not want to sign my schedule. Weird. Mike waved to me from the back of the class. Pointing to the seat beside him. I skipped down the aisle and sat next to him.
"You disappeared after gym class. Beth said she did not even see you in the locker room" Mike accused the second I sat down.
"I changed really fast. I really did not want to have to talk to some people after after class" I told him.
"Catherine?" He questioned.
"Yah." I told him. "I really did not need to hear her theory that I am trying to steal her man"
He laughed.
"What" I whispered. The teacher started going over some theories in physics.
"You did not stare at him as much as he stared at you!" Mike laughed.
"You are joking." I glared at him
"You are beautiful when you glare at me. You know that?" Mike said
I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. "Okay I get it." I told him.
"Your blush is very cute" Mike brushed my cheek with the back of his fingers. This made me blush harder. "I like seeing that I have an effect on you" Mikes voice was deep and sultry.
"Are you trying to seduce me in the middle of physics class?" I side eyed Mike.
"That depends. Is it working?" Mike whispered in my ear.
My teacher set off a simulation on the screen at the front of the class.
I pretended to be very interested. Mike touched my knee under the shared table.
What is happening here. I have never had a boy so forward about wanting me.
When my teacher asked someone to come up and solve an equation they had written on the board. I raised my hand. I needed to step away from Mike. I answered the question and the teacher let me return to my seat.
Mike did not return his hand to my knee for the rest of the class. The bell went off.
"That was a fun class" Mike said smiling at me.
"Yeah." I smiled back. I will need to talk to my mom to find out how to cool down this situation without hurting Mike's feelings.
"Where are you off to next?" Mike asked
"I have autobody." I told him.
"Oh. You are taking autobody?" Mike looked at me with bugged eyes.
"Yes. My sister taught me to love fixing cars. Might as well get credits for it" I shrugged.
"Well my classroom is the other way." Mike said looking frustrated "Unless you want me to walk you to autobody?" he asked.
"No. That is okay. I can go and find it. Thank you for offering" I told him.
I walked to the other side of the school until I reached the autobody doors. I opened the door and entered the shop. Cars are parked all over the shop floor.
"Girly I think you entered the wrong classroom. This is shop. Not cosmetics" I looked at the group of boys that just entered the room.
"Oh no. I am in the right classroom." I smiled at them.
"Boys be nice. Just because she is a girl does not mean she can not change a tire." a man wearing overalls walked out of the office. "Putter there girl" He said holding his hand out for a shake. I shook hands with him. "Do not worry about what these hooligans say." He told me "I am your shop teacher and I do not accept sexisum."
"Thank you" I smiled at him.
"Okay everyone I have assigned you a partner for the first assignment of the day" The professor said "the sheet is handing on my office window"
The boys all rushed forward looking at the window.
"Do not worry doll I put you with someone who is a little bit competent in this course" the professor winked at me.
I walked over to the window. Finding my name paired with Jake. World what is happening.
"We are partners again." I heard Jakes voice behind me. "If I were you I would run to that overalls closet and grab a pair before you have to wear a size that is way to big."
I took his advice. I ran over to the closet and grabbed the last pair of overalls that would be only be slightly big on me. I quickly put them on along with the work boots that are provided in the classroom. Luckily my boots cooperated. I jammed both them, my bag, and jacket in the shop provided locker.
Walking back to Jake I saw that he was also in a pair of overalls but he had packed his own work shoes. I will have to ask aunty Rose to send me a work outfit. I did not realize that we would be working so hard today.
"We have the convertible" Jake told me.
"Oh. Pretty!" I said. Looking at the red convertible. This was a sexy car.
Jake laughed. "Living up to the female standards."
"What are we doing to it?" I asked. Popping the hood without assistance.
"Oil change" Jake said. "Crap all the lifts are being used already."
"Just jack it up I can roll myself under the hood if you work on the top of the engine." I told him. I grabbed a creeper and layed on my back.
Jake laughed and jacked the car up to give me clearance to roll over and start the oil change.
"I need a tool to take off the cap. Its stuck." I told Jake.
He laid on his stomach and reached under the car. "Let me try to twist it. Put my hand on it" He said.
I held his hand. It was not as rough as I thought it was going to be. I felt sparks fly between our fingers. I placed it on the cap. He loosened it. Flipping his hand over to hold mine for a moment. Quickly he let go.
"Thanks" I said in a dase
"No problem" He responded. I could hear him getting to his feet.
My heart took a moment to get back to normal rhythm. I drained the old oil and sealed the cap back on.
There was a loud noise. I could see the car shake on the jacks. I felt a hand on my ankle. I was yanked out from under the car. Just as it fell off the jacks. Jake pulled me up and into his arms. I was assaulted with the scent of him. I melted with the warmth of his body. I allowed myself to only focus on his body. The body that was holding me. The only body I wanted to hold me.
The screaming started then. We broke apart. Jake still held onto my hand. One of the cars on the lifts had slid off. Causing ours to come off the jacks. As well as one of the other parked cars to roll over a boys foot. A group of boys where rolling the car off his foot. The moment the car was off his foot the bleeding started. My throat burned.
I dropped Jakes hand and rushed to my shop locker. Grabbing my shoes, backpack, and jacket. Changed out of my shop clothing. And back into my shoes. I ran out the door. I knew Jake was following me. I did not trust myself to turn around. I walked all the way to my car before I felt Jakes strong hands on my shoulders. I opened my car and shoved my backpack and jacket inside. I spun around to see Jake.
"What?" I said staring at his chest. I felt my throat burn.
"Are you okay? You looked freaked out when you saw the blood" Jake asked. The panic in his voice was endearing.
"Im fine" I said. Refusing to look into his eyes.
"You are not fine. Where are you going I will drive you." He said.
I did not notice my hands were shaking. "I am going home" I told him. Forcing my hands to stop shaking.
"I will drive." He said. Picking me up and bringing me to the passengers side door. He placed me gently in the seat. Buckling me in.
"Thanks" I said. I quickly put my new address in the cars GPS. I could not be trusted right now to focus enough to get us to my house.
He got in. Having to adjust the seat so much that any other time I would have laughed.
We drove in silence. He reached over and brushed a tear off my face.
Shit. I did not realize I was crying. Come on Ren pull yourself together.
We drove up to the house. He clicked the garage door opener. I had not been paying attention. If I had I would have tried to hide Aunty Roses gift.
When he stopped I quickly got out of the car. Grabbing my bag and jacket. Jake quickly took those out of my shaking hands. He guided me into the house. Placing my stuff on an island chair. I did not stop walking until I stood on my sunken couch. Jake walked behind me never letting go of my hand. He pulled me gently to sit on his lap. I curled into him and cried. I wish my family was here. They would understand why I was so upset. I smelled the blood and felt that I needed to run away. I felt the desire to bite him and every other person in that room. They would have died if I were to have lost control. But I did not lose control. That was a win. So why was I so upset.
Jake rocked us back and forth as I cried into his chest. When I stopped crying I just felt embarrassed. I had never cried in front of a stranger before. Let alone in a stranger's arms.
I pulled away from him. Wiping my eyes. I looked down at my hand and said "sorry. I am usually not this much of a wreck".
"Shhh. Do not even worry about it." He rubbed my back.
"I'm sorry" i shock my head trying to make myself forget about what happened today.
"Hey look at me" He said. His voice was soft.
I looked up into his eyes. I found everything I could ever want there. Maybe there was something behind the fan club he had. His eyes were everything. I would fight for the opportunity to look into those eyes every single day.
Before I knew it I wanted to kiss him. I wanted to feel how my lips would feel on his. I wanted to breath him in as I kissed him.
I leaned closer to his mouth. He met me halfway kissing me. I felt fireworks erupt in my veins. I pulled him closer as we kissed. We did not stop kissing until I noticed the sun had left the sky.
"Oh" I said against his lips.
"Oh?" He questioned against my mouth
"The sun is gone" I told him
"Is that a que that we are meant to stop kissing?" He asked. Kissing me more.
I lost my train of thought because of his kiss. "Are you hungry?" I asked.
"A little" He answered "but that would mean we would have to stop kissing" he groaned against my lips.
"One second" I said hopping out of his arms and off the couch. I grabbed my cell phone. "Call out pizza toppings"
"Meat." Jake laughed.
"Okay." I laughed. I ordered us a half meat lovers half vegetarian.
"Ewww. Vegetarian" Jake laughed.
"Meat hurts my stomach sometimes. Especially when it is processed meat" I told him.
"Bacon?" he asked
"Oh I will deal with a stomach ache for Bacon!" I cheered.
The food arrived. Jake and I cuddled eating the pizza on the couch. We watched television. The sound from the surround sound is amazing, I will have to tell Uncle Emmett. I ate two pieces and was completely full. I stayed in the comfort of Jake's arm. Wow I move fast. I went to school on my first day I come home with a boy. I laughed.
"What are you laughing about?" Jake asked.
"Well it was my first day at the school. On that first day I come home with a boy." I laughed again.
He laughed "sometimes life is just amazing" his voice was in awe.
I kissed him. Hard on the mouth. "You are right. Life is amazing." I told him.
[Authors Note: Please Review! Let me know what you think is going to happen next! Thank you for reading]
