So 2 weeks into Hollywood arts and i was still not use to all the sights and sounds of the school. I had made friends with Tori and Cat, Jade still hated me, i seemed to always get butterflies around Beck, and Robbie and Andre were my indifference. Everyday was something new. But this day in particular was REALLY different. It was the day before the school shindig and class with Sikowitz was, as ever, akward and weird. Todays class was about the study of the ways actors vocal dynamics made scenes more interesting. For instance, Cat was up on the stage, being told to talk like a little old lady in a quiet voice. Another she was told to talk like a man in a louder voice. It was quite interesting and funny at the same time. As the bell was about to ring, Sikowitz walked up the to board and wrote the words "Romance" and "Kiss" in big bold letters.
-Tonights homework, class, is going to be a romance scene.- He said, walking over to Jade and Beck. -Romance can be defined in so many ways, but i want you all to make up unique scenes of pure romance, and there must be at least one kiss in the scene. Be warned, this is a partner project, and I will be choosing the partners today.- The class moaned and groaned at those words. "I will be choosing the partners"...I found this as an oppurtunity. An oppurtunity to meet a nice boy and practice my first kiss for the day it would come.
-So today we will have...- He started reading off a list of names. Girls names before the boys. -Kelly...you will be paired with Beck.- Suddenly my face went bright red, my entire body turning to face Beck. He smiled a little, as i looked away sheepishly.
-No no no.- I heard Jade say. I had forgotten that she said shed make me regret it if anything happened between me and Beck. -Sikowitz, you can not be serious. Beck and I need to be paired up.-
-Im sorry Jade, but you are too late.- he said with a grin. -Im pretty sure you and Ben will make a great team.-
She glared me down, making me look away terribly nervous now. I couldnt believe i got paired up with the only guy in the class that made me blush...Suddenly the bell rang and i returned to reality. I picked up my stuff rather quickly and jetted out of the room before anyone could say a word to me. Suddenly, i got a text message. I picked up my phone. It was from Tori.
*U ok?* she asked me. I texted back an instant "No" and kept walking. Suddenly, i felt someone grab my wrist. Praying it was not Jade, i turned around with my face scrunched up, as if to protect myself. I opened an eye for a second and say that it was not her, but Beck. He stared at me confused.
-Whats wrong? Ditching class or something?- He asked me, letting me go. I pushed some of the hair from out of my eyes and looked down, having it fall back again.
-No, i just...i dont know if i can do this assignment.-
-What, of course you can. Its one scene and one kiss, youll be ok. And ill be there to help you ever step of the way.- He reassured. I wasnt excited now. His comfort was good to me, but the fact that Jade would probably kill me, that didnt help at all. I was shyer then ever, avoiding Beck and Jade the rest of the day. That was, until i got a text from Beck later that afternoon. *Do u wanna come over and do our scene?*
I didnt know what to say, but i typed back *sure, where do u live?* before i even knew what i was doing. He texted me his address, and before i knew it, school was over.
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Outside the RV at Beck's house, i lightly pressed his doorbell. i couldnt be anymore worried even if i tried. It was such an irritating feeling, these butterflies. I liked them, but hated them at the same time. I waited a good moment before the door opened up and there stood him...I blushed terribly.
-Cmon in.- He said, turning around to walk back inside. I followed him in. I liked his little home that he got going on. It was a rather small place, about the size of a living room, with a bed and table, computer and many neon lights that were fixed around. I stared down at his bed. He had papers scattered about, sorta like my room the night before. He had already started writing the scene. He must have been thinking about this all day long. I sorta smiled at the thought of that, but stopped myself and replayed my serious act for him.
-SO how much got done?- I asked, sitting down on his bed. He looked up, i could see his smile gleaming from under his hair. Everything he said was magical for some reason to me.
-I got some of it going. Read it over and tell me what you think.- He said, as i looked down and picked up the sheet. -Its not too long, nor does it have to be. but i just thought it would give us something to go off of. A ship is sinking and a boy and a girl are saying their goodbyes.-
-Creative.- I grinned. -Sounds very Titanic.-
He chuckled. There was a small silence as i read over the first part of the script. It was a short, sweet and to the point thing. I liked it.
-Shall we reherse it then?- I asked. He stood up and walked close to me, getting close enough to be in my personal space. My face, as always, went red.
-Oh Annabelle.- He began, taking my hand and holding it tenderly. -As we get closer to the water, it makes me think of just how close we will be together soon.-
I read the script. -Yes John. Im not afraid of death as i know that soon, we shall have each other.-
-Don't doubt that i wont find you in heaven, i swear it, i will. Even if it takes a life time, ill do my best to find you and we shall be together again.-
I started stuttering. -I-I dont doubt it for a m-m-moment.- I said. I looked down at the script. the next part was that John was suppose to kiss Annabelle. I was now losing it. Beck leaned inward and i pulled away fast. He looked up stunned as i turned around.
-I...I'm sorry.- I said nervously. -But i dont know if i can kiss you...- I was terribly embaressed to have to do this. I never thought that the moment a guy was about to kiss me, id be pulling away in embaressement.
-Is everything ok?- He asked me.
-N-No...Im just nervous. Can i tell you something truthfully?- I asked. He nodded, embaressed at his own issue at the moment, dealing with me. -I've never actually been kissed or had a real boyfriend before. Im so nervous right now about doing this kissing scene that its killing me. Plus...i really dont want Jade to kill me now. I dont know what to do...- I said, blushing harder then i had before. He came up behind me and put a hand on my shoulder.
-I mean, I dont know what happened that got Jade so upset, but you can fully trust me. I wont hurt you or anything. Im actually really excited to do this scene with you. Your a beautiful girl and you need help easing into things that you havent done before.-
I smiled a little. -Thanks Beck...can i be honest about something else?- He nodded again, with an "of course, anything" look in his eyes. -I think your really attractive, and although weve only known each other for 2 weeks, i feel something for you. Im not sure what, but i feel something...-
He smiled. -Jade doesnt need to know what weve been doing here, so its ok. Now, say your line and lets practice...-
I blushes, rereading my line. -I Dont doubt it for a moment.- I said shyly. He looked into my eyes, as i looked back into his. He looked kind and sweeter then i actually could remember. He leaned forward very slowly, it seemed to me, and I followed his lead. Suddenly, i felt our lips meeting together in one swift motion. It was almost as if it was out of nowhere, but my mind was racing..."So this is what a first kiss feels like." i said. Not to mention with as good a looking guy as Beck. My heart was pounding and my butterflies were flying out of my stomach and into my head. Never before had i felt an emotion so radical. It was extreme and i liked it. At this point, i had forgotten everything that Jade had said to me about "making me regret it" and instead i was flying. Soon i found myself laying on his bed, his body laying atop of mine, his arms around my waist and mine around his neck. Kissing like mad, the 2 of us had forgotten time. I was stunned. Did Beck...actually like me or soemthing? I wasnt sure, nor did i really care. i was too intent on making the moment last. Suddenly, i felt his phone go off...no...
He stopped his mistrations and looked down at his pocket. He picked up his phone and a message rang out. *Im outside. Let me in.* from who else.
I freaked out so bad inside. But Beck looked as calm and easy going as ever. My heart was racing as he got up to answer the door.
-Hey babe.- I heard Jade's voice.
-Now really isnt a good time, Jade.- Beck said back to her.
She sounded confused. -Now is always a good time.- She pushed her way into the RV and i could just see her staring down at me sitting on his bed. She looked stunned that i would even be there.
-What is this thing doing here?- She asked.
-Rehersing the kissing scene.- He answered calmly. She looked wideeyed at him and then turned and faced me.
-Rehersing huh?- She looked cloak and dagger at me and then pulled me up by my shirt. I was freaking out worse now. -Get out. I told you youd regret it.-
-Its a freaking project, Jade. Calm down.- He said to her.
She didnt take her eyes off me as she spoke to him. -Just a project...right...- she let me go as i caught my breath back. Flipping out on me wasnt the answer. And id have to kiss him in front of her as a project anyways, so the point of killing me was beyond me.
I stood up and looked at Beck for a moment, then Jade. -I see you guys have catching up to do, ill just leave you to it.-
I walked out the door, stood in his driveway and felt a tear slip down my face. This couldnt be real.
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I lay in bed and stare at the ceiling, feeling my lips. The ones that touched Beck's. I was displeased though. Beck wouldnt like me, he was whipped. Whipped by Jade. Besides, it was only 2 or so weeks into school for me, he barely knew me. That little makeout session wasnt more then acting. It had to be acting...But then again, no one plays a kissing scene and plays it off for that long. He was really kissing me, wasnt he?
My phone went off. I could only guess who it was...Beck was calling me. Suddenly as i answered the phone, i heard screaming and yelling. What in the world?
-...Your such...er...god...i cant...i dated...this long...- I heard in little intervals. It sounded like Jade. I could hear him much more clearly though.
-Well its not like i tried to do anything. It meant nothing.- He said...my heart sunk. Was he talking about our kiss? If he was, i was hurting.
-Please...know your...let her...over.- I heard, holding back tears from running.
-You know just as well as i do that that isnt the case.- He said. right there, i wanted to hang up, but i listened further. There was much mroe static, so i could barely hear them, but suddenly i coughed on my own tears and heard a "what was that?" coming from Beck. I instantly hung up the phone. Not wanting him to answer me with her there. I threw my phone against the wall in fear, curling up into a ball until i fell asleep.
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The next morning, i couldnt stop yawning. I was so tired. It was the night of the Shindig and i didnt think i would have enough energy to even make it there. I sat down in Sikowitz's class and looked to the door, praying that he wouldnt come through the door. I saw Tori and instantly grabbed her by the wrist.
-Are you ok, Kelly? You look tired.- I pulled her out the door into the hallway.
-Beck and I...made out last night.- I said. Her eyes went wide. I knew that was a bad sign.
-And...?- She asked, making me continue on.
-Jade came over and I left...but he dialed me through his pocket and i overheard him and Jade fighting over something. It sounded like they were fighting over what happened between me and him. Im scared right now. Jade wants my blood already.- I said, tears growing in my eyes and my throat running dry.
She put a hand on my shoulder. -Dont worry. Just get through your kiss scene and then move on today. It will be easier. Beck wont leave Jade and even if he does, its gonna be a ridiculously long time before things get to be normal.- Not much sympathy in her. I guess she was just wasnt feeling it today.
We both walked back into the classroom, sitting down adn talking about various things. As we talked, Cat joined in. Eventually we had a group of us before I turned around to see Beck and Jade sitting with us. I suddenly shut up.
-Ok ill buy it, whats wrong?- Beck whispered to me.
-I dont wanna talk about it. I want to get this kiss over with and then move on.- I said, stunning that i would even say something so harsh. Beck looked almost hurt by me saying that. But Jade pulled him into a kiss and i turned to look away. She knew.