Ch 4 – Thanks for Everything gLizzie?h he asked as he places a cold, wet towel on my head. Everything stopped spinning and floating. I could breathe again, but just barely. gElizabeth?hgHuh?hgAre you ok?h I felt him pushing my hair off my face and smooth it -huch I went to sit up. I looked at him, and my world went spinning again. gor not.h I went to fall back and he caught my neck and laid me back down. are you sorry? Youfre the one who go hit.h He leaned over me to fix the towel on my he was my boyfriend, and he was a dick to me; itfs not a big do you mean?hgI bring out the worst in guys protecting their , I wouldnft have blamed you if you would have kicked his epridef half way to hell.h gI wasnft talking about his 'pridef, I was talking about his domain in this felt him press his hand against my forehead and immediately I felt the wet cloth get warm. gAre you feeling better?h gYea, but Ifm not sure if I am better.h gWant to try to sit up again?h gSure.h I went to rise up and I felt his hand on the back of neck. gHave a good grip?h I didnft mean for it to sound sarcastic, but I felt him loosen his grip and take his hand back. gSo why are you in the girlsf bathroom?h gBecause the boysf bathroom is gross.h gSo you took an unconscious girl into an empty bathroom to make her feel better? Chivalrous.h gSorry. I just wanted to make sure you were ok.h gI am.h I went to stand up and my foot slid on the wet paper towel that I had taken off my forehead. He caught my and pulled me up to where it didnft feel like my feet we touching the ground. gAnd now I need you to go get a girlhgIfll take you to the nurse.h I felt him turn toward the get Ren.h gGo get who?h He was about sweep me up again when I heard my name from down the hall, along with Demitrifs and profane words. gLizzie? Wherefd that son of a bitch take you? I swear to God when I find him Ifm going to give him a piece of my mind for running out on a fight. Baby? I- I didnft mean to hurt you. He made me hit you. All this is his fault. You hear that youc?h Cameron went on to scream as he passed the door. I looked at Demitri and saw him smirk. He looked at me and chuckled. gThink hefs funny?h gHefs funny in a wrong sense. He thinks itfs my fault his ebabyf gives me permission to give his epridef rearranging.h gI didnft give you permission; I just said I wouldnft blame you if you did.h gDo you give me permission to take you to the nurse?h gAre you going to if I say no?h I looked up to him with a half serious and half joking look, but I think he only saw the serious. gIf you donft want to me to, I wonft.h He looked into my eyes and I saw a hint of what I had seen earlier. I suddenly felt lighter, happier, and just altogether more relaxed then what Ifve ever known. He must have noticed my sudden change because he smiled and pulled me in to a hug. I was taken by surprise. I had never met this kid that I can remember. He has the most perfect eyes. Now hefs giving me a hug in the girlsf bathroom. He put his lips to my ear and whispered, gYoufll be fine.h He picked me up and carried me outside the girlsf bathroom and set me down by the water fountain. gIfll be back.h I watched him walk off. He looked back at me before he broke into a jog towards the office. I smiled. He was such a weird guy. On his first day, hefs two classes in and hefs already fought one guy and taken care of that guysf girl. Lucky Cameron didnft see him walk out of the bathroom with me. I heard footsteps coming from the same direction he disappeared, and saw Ren look at me with utter amazement. gLIZZIE!h she screamed as she ran towards me. She dropped on her knees and slid beside me and grabbed my face. gAre you ok? Did he rape you? Or take your kidneys?h She went to lift up my shirt when I saw him return with the nurse. gWhat did you do to her?h gIfd advise both of you to get back to class before the bell rings so therefs not more of a commotion than what there is.h The nurse tried to pick me up. I didnft want Demitri to have the chance to run into Cam again, so I purposely resisted her efforts. She huffed and I moaned to make her think she hurt me by trying. gYoung man, how did you carry her all he way here without her making a sound?h gYou just have to know how to carry someone. May I?h He scooped me up in his arms the same way he had the first time. Ren rolled her eyes and followed us the nurse to her office. She clomped beside us the whole way, staring at me as I feigned breathless. Truth is, I couldfve walked myself to the office. When we got to the office, the nursed asked if I would like to go home. I agreed to it. Ren pulled him out into the hall to do a gmeet and greeth. I could here her telling him our history as friends, and what she thought of Cam and I. She made me smile. He came in and looked at me like I was crazy. gShefs different.h gYou have no idea.h I adjusted myself to where you could see him better and I looked straight into his eyes. They were different now. Now they were brown. My smile faded and he looked worried. He went to say something, but he just sighed. gI donft know what it is about you, but you just seem like your familiar to me.h I grabbed his hand. gThanks for making me feel better. gThanks for being my friend here. Well, besides Ren.h He smiled. The nurse came in and sat on the end of the little couch I was on. gYour grandmother said shefs not able to come get you. Do you have another way home?h gI have car. Can I call and get permission to take her home?h The nurse looked from me to him and then to where we were holding hands. She shrugged, so Demitri went to call for permission. gSo what happened exactly so I can put it on records?h the nurse asked as she scooted up to where she could stare at me in the eyes. I gave her the story edited to keep all of us out of trouble. She looked let down. gWell, his reputation doesnft fit him at all.h gWhose?h He walked in and gave the nurse a defiant stare. gI have permission to take her home. Ifm excused for the rest of the day.h gGood. Take good care of her on the way home. She needs to rest, so donft bother her for too long.h She walked out with a weird smirk. gReady?h He asked as he went to scoop me up. He cradled me through the front doors to his car. He had a small, dark blue, corvette that was ridiculously clean. I gaped as he opened the door and slid me into the front seat. gLike it?h gLove it.h He helped me get buckled and climbed into the drivers side. He took off and kept looking toward me till he finally asked gDo you think youfre going to bruise? Does it hurt like itfs bruised?h gIt bruising, but I donft think it will have any weird coloring.h I raised my shirt to make sure it wasnft darkening. I saw him blush out of the corner of my eye and fixed my shirt to where my belly was far from showing. gSorry.h gFor what?h he looked at me like he was sad that I was apologizing. gIfm sorry for showing my stomach. You blushedch gI donft blush. I smirk.h gI noticed.h He did smirk at me that time. gYoufre a flirt.h gIfm a flirt? Look whofs talkingch gExcuse me?h I sat forward trying to catch both of his eyes. He stopped at a red light and looked at me. gYoufre the one whofs made me carry her when she can walk just fine. Youfve been able to walk ever since I went and got the nurse. And youfre the one who keeps looking at me trying to catch my eyes. Which way do I go?h I pointed right and he went on. gYoufre the one who grabbed my hand in the officech gHey, ok I get it. It wasnft flirting. It wasch I tried to think of what to say next. How would I tell him I loved his eyes? Ifd say it straight out. gYou have very beautiful eyes. Ok? Itfs hard to look away from them.h I looked away to avoid his gaze. It was probably mocking me. I gave him the rest of the directions and he ended up at my house. He got out and opened my door before I got .h He walked me up to my door and I bid him good-bye. gMay I come in?h He asked as he held the door behind me open. I nodded and he followed me to my kitchen. I went to my medicine cabinet and looked for the aspirin bottle. It was empty. I had a headache that pounded in my ears. I heard him groan, and was aware that it was almost noon. gWant something to drink?h he shook his head. gWant something to eat?h he shook his head again. gWhat you want then?h He smirked and looked around my kitchen. gIf I ask, may I have it?h he said as he stood up and walked towards me. I turned to him and smiled. gWill you take it if I say enof?h he put one hand on my face and the other on my side. He pulled me in close. gPlease donft tell me enof.h I nodded and he leaned down and kissed me. It was a very light, very long kiss that filled my head with something warm and fuzzy. When he pulled away, I felt like I was floating. I realized he was carrying me up the stairs to my room. I pointed him to the way my room was, and he opened the door and laid me on my bed. He kissed me again, this time pushing me into my pillow. He pulled away and sat on my bed leaning over me. gDo you need anything else?h gAre you implying I needed that?h I breathed as his thumb caressed my cheek. gYes. Do you still have a headache?h I shook my head because it, in fact, was gone. I smiled and he kissed my forehead. gIfm going to go. Call me if you need anything.h gI donft have your number.h He pulled out a pen and wrote it on my spiral. He went to walk off and was just past my door before I jumped out of bed and ran after him. He turned around and my arms went around his neck. His arms encompassed me and I snuggled into his chest. gThanks.h gWhy are you thanking me?h gYou made me feel better. You made my stomach area feel better, my headaches go away, and now you make me happy that I have your number. Thanks for everything. hHe gave me a tight squeeze and let go. He gave me a look to where I knew tomorrow wouldnft come soon enough. gBe careful on your way home.h gOnly for you.h He brought my hand to his lips and kissed my knuckles. gGood night, my new friend.h I walked him out and he kissed my hand again. He hopped into his car, turned on the radio and left. I stood there and watched him drive off. I had a certain feeling like he was watching me in his mirrors. I waited until he was out of sight before I turned at sat on our porch step. I sat down and hugged my kneefs. I went to find my spiral that he had written his number on. He had his number encircled with a heart. My stomach tickled. Thanks.