TrisPOV
I blinked my tired eyes, smearing the smudges of white clamping on. As the clouds parted, I could make out part of the room I now occupied. Cheap, bright, white lights shone overhead, hanging from dirty clamps which were home to countless dead flies and spiders. Cobwebs laced around the roughly painted, off-white ceiling. As I moved my eyes down I could see faded pale pink walls, with chips in the paint- revealing snippets of the past in the form of beige, dirt streaked wallpaper. I scanned the rest of the room to see grimy, unkempt mirrors, failing in their simple job; beneath them were two identical taps and sinks, both with the stains of overuse, and lack of care- both also needing serious treatment.
But what I saw further down made me start the most. A faint dab of crimson was left on the overhang of the sink. I bolted upright. Only then did I realize where I was- the girls bathroom. I felt a strong feeling of dizziness, the sudden movement had jolted something, causing my head to hurt like hell. I placed a hand to my forehead, groaning as my previous actions had all come rushing back to me. Al. The name even disgusted me now. I felt sick, I needed something now but I was not sure what. My confusion added to the pain in my head, now adding the looming black blur to the outer corners of my eyes. Closing in. A constant looming, nagging voice in the back of my head, telling me I was going to faint.
Any second now. I began to sway. Any second now. The voice continued to sneer. Any second now... Then I felt a supporting hand on the back of my head, it lowered my head back to the wall, returning me to my former leaning post. I gave whoever it was a grateful smile, and sighed deeply, lamely attempting to exhale my pain. The hand noticed my pain and began to gently stroke my hair back. It felt so good I didn't even care who it was. I just didn't want it to stop. I finally opened my eyes. Of course it would him, I thought. Just my luck.
"Hey," He said softly, his face full of sympathy, "You okay? You took quite a fall, You're not in a good state. It must really hurt. Not thanks to-" His face instantly hardened. Anger boiling up and rising inside him, I looked down at his hands which were now resting on my lap and clenching ever so slightly.
"Tobias." I cut in. He must know what happened. "How.. How do you know wh-what he did?" I managed after many false starts.
"I saw the end of..." He broke off and grimaced, I could tell he was a disgusted as me. "I am so sorry I couldn't get to you fast enough. If only I had been there a few minutes earlier I could have stopped it..." He trailed off again, taking his hands back and resting his head in them. Massaging that area, clearly trying to relieve tension.
"Hey, you alright?" I murmured, leaning forward to take his hands in mine.
"Seriously?" He said, shaking his head in disbelief. "Are you really asking me if I'm alright?" As he said this he scooped me up and stood me in front of the only full length mirror. Even that gentle movements caused pain in my ribs.
The image caused me to gasp. I knew it was bad, but I seriously looked like hell. My lips were swollen and broken, giving way to slits dotted over the small expanse. The starts of bruises were emerging on my neck and jaw. Blossoming in stark contrast against my pale skin. That was as much as I could take. I saw the impressions of cuts also as I swiftly turned, trying to hide the hot tears that had began to flow. I was trying to wipe them away in vain and my shaking had taken control of my whole body, making the task so much more difficult. Seeing my discomfort Tobias walked over and wrapped his strong arms around me- encasing me in my own personal shell, protecting me from the world. I curled up against him shaking uncontrollably against his body. I was in such a state I didn't even feel nervous with him. He pushed his lips against my head, stroking my hair and murmuring comforting words against my hair.
We stood there for a while. He finally pulled away, we were only connected now by our hands.
"Where do you want to go for the night, I can take you home, I have got a car round the back." He suggested. I only shook my head, I couldn't go back to my parents, not as a wreck like I am now. They would definitely make me move schools. Make me leave Tobias.
"Well..." He started nervously, "You could come to mine? I have spare rooms and my Dad won't be home..." He stammered, running his hand through his hair.
"Yes please," I said shyly, blushing ever so slightly.
He took my hand with a small smile, as we began to walk it was clear that the journey would take me a while. My head ached, my ribs were complaining at every breath I took- not to mention my knee which wasn't bending well, making it very difficult to walk. Ignoring my protests, Tobias soon picked me up and carried me to his car.
He set me down in the passenger seat and began the surprisingly long journey home. The journey was quiet- you could maybe even say silent. But, unusually it was not awkward or tense, me were just comfortable in each others company.
"So..." He began after a few minute, "If you don't want to go home, I assume the hospital is out of the question?"
"I'm fine, really. I don't need a doctor." I said with a small smile. "Let's move on to you now. Where are your parents? Why were you going to be alone tonight?"
"Uhhh," He sighed under his breath, gripping the steering wheel. "Well, my Mum, she died when I was young."
"Oh, I'm so sorry," I said taking his hand in mine. He flashed me a rueful smile, grateful for the little support I was giving.
"And well my Dad... He has never been the same since Mom died, he works all the time now- thats why we moved here. His job called, so he went. I think he was also trying to move on. He thought moving house and town would help." He took a deep breath, "The effort he put into his job paid off, he is now quite successful. The only problem there is he is never home, he doesn't even try anymore, I only see him on occasional weekends and holidays."
He pulled into the drive of a very large house. Big iron gates parted to make way for his car. They revealed a huge house- if you could still call it a house. Large centred double doors were surrounded by entwining rose buses and other plants I could not name. Arched windows were revealing plush, rich curtains, and elegant wallpaper. The whole impact made me catch my breath- I thought my new house was big. Tobias seemed embarrassed as I stared in awe at his house. I unwillingly tore my eyes away from the masterpiece. He squeezed my hand, indicating me to stay put so he could carry me from the car and into the giant doors.
He set me down in the big, modern kitchen and went to get me a drink. I sat at the breakfast bar watching as he went about the task efficiently. Only then did I realize how tired the ordeal had made me. My adrenalin had gone, leaving only pain and energy loss. My eyelids drooped. Then I felt his hands on the back of my neck, instantly waking me up.
I turned to face him, he was closer than I imagined- I was pressed up against him. Our eyes locked like all the times before at school, but this time it felt different. My eyes flickered to his lips as he brushed my cheek with his hand, cradling my jaw. He lowered his head as I reached on my tiptoes, we both angled our heads, closing our eyes and leaning into each other till our lips touched. Once the spark ignited there was no stopping us. His hands tangled in the hair at the back of my head, as I laced my arms around his neck- pulling him closer to me. We kissed for a long time after that, only stopping to catch our breath. He lowered his head gently kissing where I had been hurt before I eased his lips back to mine.
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