Disclaimer: Dear Ms. Meyers, I do not own twilight. The end.
A/N: Firstly I want to thank all you guys for reviewing, alerting and favouriting. You all made my day. In return as you may have guessed this is another chapter *smiles brightly* enjoy.
Macy's POV
"Hey there." His smooth voice called out to me, I shivered, nodding my head in response; he looked at me thoughtfully and then ran his hands down my arms, grabbing my hands between his. "What do you say to going out on tomorrow night?" he asked casually, I looked back at Leah, my eyes pleading for her help, but she just shook her head in laughter.
"I… um, have a boyfriend - back home." I stutter, Paul raises his eyebrow doubtfully.
"So how long have you been together?"
"A year."
"Where did you meet him?"
"High school."
"Does he work?"
"Works for his dad."
"What is his favourite colour?"
"Red."
"Favourite food?"
"Umm… barbecue?"
Every guy loved barbecue. I was feeling less confident each question he asked. I was never a very good liar. I was getting in deep here. He kept pressing me for answers. He had a question lined up every time I answered one. He only gave me a nanosecond to answer and he asked the questions faster and faster, making it almost impossible to think.
"Does he have any siblings?"
"No."
"Does he smoke pot?"
"What? Huh? No!"
"Does he do coke?"
"No!"
"Is he an alcoholic?"
"No!"
"Is he even real?"
"No!"
My eyes grew wide at my admission. Son of a bitch tricked me. I looked at him and he had a devilish smirk on his face. I clenched my fists at my sides wishing him to hell. I wanted to take a swing at him so badly. Maybe I could play this off though.
"You tricked me." I growled
"Maybe you shouldn't lie to me." He replied cockily, his lips turned up in a smug grin, as he began pulling on my arm.
"Paul!" I sanctioned, pulling earnestly against his strong hold, "where are we going? I need to get my timetable." He rolled his eyes at me, pulling me further behind the school, to where it was quiet, before releasing my hand, and smirking at me.
"Ge-get back." I stumble, backing up till my back hit's the wall
"Or what?" He countered, still moving towards me. I look from left to right trying to spy an escape, he looks at me, and his lips turns up, daring me to defy him.
I didn't know what to do. I stare up at him with hate and loathing, and stick my chin out and put on a brave face.
"I find that I can't resist you when you look like you want to chop me into little pieces. That fire inside you can be put to better use. And I'm willing to bet I can light you on fire." He whispers, leaning dangerously close to my lips. Paul hums that last part so softly it's painfully erotic. I closed my eyes and felt my stomach clench with desire. He's so close now that he was whispering in my ear, and I can hear him breathing deep and uneven. I try not to let his words affect me. His hands graze my neck, and quickly his hands become tangled in my hair, the air around us getting almost unbearably hot.
He was running his mouth along my neck and ear, making my toes curl. He took his hands from my hair as he skimmed his mouth along my jaw; getting ever closer to my mouth. It was mere millimetres from mine; his warm breath fanning over my face, tantalizingly smelling of oranges. I closed my eyes, surrendering to him completely; waiting for his lips on mine. I waited and waited. The kiss never came.
When I opened my eyes, he was nowhere to be seen. He had fled. He was good. Damn good. But I would not succumb; not again. A girl has got to have her pride, you know. I hastily picked my bag off the floor, checking the time on my phone. I was late. I sighed in disdain, and fixed my hair, before dashing out of the dark corner, and in to the warmth of the school building to get my timetable.
I got their quickly, and walking into the reception, smiled, quickly explaining to the receptionist who I was, she smiled warmly and handed me the slip of paper, I took it quickly, thanking her, before dashing out of the door.
1. AP English - Mr Keats: G2
2. Private Audition - Miss Marlinton: Theatre
3. AP World History - Mrs Adita: U12
4. AP Biology - Mr Ta'in: U1
5. AP Calculus - Ms Talon: M5
6. Lunch
7. Probability and Statistics - Mr Eken: G10
8. Free period.
English. I sighed. England. How I missed it. I trudged along the corridors, searching for an impossible room, getting madder by the second. This map was waking me in circles, and no one had offered to help. I guess I really was invisible.
"Lost chica?" A familiar voice asked, I spun on my heels, and relief flooded me when I realised it was Leah, "I thought you were with-"
"Don't even mention him." I hissed venomously, handing her my timetable, she ignored my outburst, skimming over the piece of paper.
"Damn girl." Leah appraised, "these are all advanced placements. You never told me you were smart; we hardly have any classes together. One I can see. Probability and Statistics." she continued to evaluate, completely stunned, "eh - what's this private audition with Miss Marlinton?" she asked perplexed.
I smiled, "my mum must have mentioned my singing." I explained, Leah nodded dumbly, nudging me with her elbow playfully, "your just full of surprises aren't you." she chuckled, riiiiiiiing. How had one period passed so fast. "come on," Leah said, tugging on my arm, "I'll skip French. I wanna see this audition."
It didn't take long for myself and Leah to make our way down to the theatre, pushing open the double glazed doors, I walked in, it was a fairly small auditorium, but the stage made up for it.
"Ah, you must me Macy?" A petite blonde woman asked smiling widely, I nodded in confirmation, "brilliant." she grinned, beckoning myself and Leah down towards the stage, "your mother has told me excellent things about your musical ability. I simply can't wait." she spoke hurriedly, taking her seat on a worn leather piano chair.
"My mother is being to kind." I replied, placing my bag on the floor to my left, and sitting down on a chair nearby, Leah following suit.
"Nonsense, your mother's a woman on business. So what would you like to sing for me?" Miss Marlinton asked, I turned to my bag, picking it up and un-zipping it.
"Can I do a solo of Defying Gravity? It's my favourite?" I said unsurely, her eyebrow rose slightly hesitant.
"That's a very difficult song my love, for the most talented of musicians." she smiled, attempting to placate me.
"I'm adamant that's the song I'd like to sing. I've been practicing." She nodded her approval, turning to face the piano, I stood up, taking my position just in front of the piano, I took a deep breath, to steady my breathing, I hardly got stage fright anymore, but it wasn't always easy switching from alto to soprano. "Are you ready my dear?" Miss Marlinton asked, I nodded, and her fingertips began flowing across the keys, Leah gave me a thumbs up, I smiled, and opened my mouth.
Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes: and leap!
Why did these words sound so ironic, I shrugged the errant thought away, and continued.
It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I am defying gravity
And you wont bring me down!
Stupid song with its words. Stupid magic disappearing Paul.
I'm through accepting limits
''cause someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!
I looked up. Fuck. When Jacob get here, he smiled sitting down next to Leah, kissing her cheek. Awh. No concentrate.
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you wont bring me down!
Slow switch to soprano now I repeated in my head, ignoring any looks I was getting.
I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And never bring me down!
bring me down!
ohh ohhh ohhhh!
I closed my eyes, regaining my breath, and walked back to my seat. Leah's mouth was in the shape of an 'O'. What? I mouthed.
"Superb." Miss Marlinton shone elatedly, "you were brilliant. I didn't think you had it in you girl, but you belted it out. Have you ever considered auditioning for a professional school." I shook my head, it really wasn't something I was into, to be honest I just wanted to get out of here. I had seriously lost my enjoyment for that song. Stupid Paul ruining everything. "Well that is a shame, but never mind, I'm sure I'll change your mind. I'd like to see you here every day period two, and maybe we can slot some sessions in after school." I didn't hear much after that, I nodded my way through her rushes garble, and left with Leah and Jake.
"You kicked serious ass in there." Leah praised, I smiled lightly, walking in time with her, Jacob had his arm wrapped securely around her waist, "you said you could sing but you never said you could sing." I chuckled.
"You should consider doing the whole professional singing." Jake added I smiled, and told him I'd think about it. But really all I wanted to do was get away from this building.
"Lee. Do you wanna go shopping on Wednesday. We can cut the day?" Her face lit up, "I'll take that as a yes." Rrriiiiiiiing. "Gotta go." I smiled sadly, giving them a parting hug, and making my way up to AP History. And pretty much the rest of the day passed me by in a blur. I sighed when the end of the day came, I was seriously looking forward to climbing into a scorching hot bubble bath, that would turn my lightly tanned skin, shocking pink. But I should of known life didn't work that way.
Paul.
It was all too much to handle. I needed to get away and take time for myself. He looked up and smiled arrogantly. I stalked out of the building quickly searching for the Rover
"Wait up." he called. I looked up at the skies, praying to the heavens that an asteroid would fall from the sky and obliterate me. No such luck. I would just have to ignore him. I continued walking, ignoring the amazed stares of lustful girls, and I ignored the school's heartthrob, "Macy. Wait," I continued to ignore him, stepping up my pace, to a jog, wondering if I should just start sprinting. "Goddamnit woman." he shouted, pulling me to a halt, I growled no one called me woman, "there is no way you did not hear me." he said, I nodded, turning round, and walking quickly, "stop running away…" he whined, turning me around again, "you know guys love the chase."
I huffed angrily, "what exactly do you want Paul." I said, emphasising his name as if I was stabbing it with knives. He pulled out a piece of folded paper from his pocket, and smiled.
"Give this to your mum." He smiled, walking away. I stuffed it in my coat pocket, and climbed into the car, and waited till I sure he wasn't looking, before rapidly pulling the paper from my pocket, and unfolding it.
509-338-7786. His mobile number
It was like a poisoned arrow through the heart. The pain of the poison seeped through my veins. My limbs were heavy and my lungs felt as though they were being crushed by two tons of concrete. I no longer felt angry. I felt absolutely broken. Nothing in the world had ever hurt so much. The pain that was in my chest, the stinging in me eyes, ripped at my soul, tearing it from my body. I was a lifeless drone. I still had no clue how I had the strength to drive home. With those ten digits, a part of me died. My Hope. I forced myself to put a brave face on as I walked into the front room.
"Mum." I smiled brightly, though my head was killing me, "Paul asked me to give this to you." I added, handing her the folded piece of paper. My mother opened it slowly, and beamed when she realised what it was.
"Would you go upstairs sweetie, I've um, got a business call." she asked faking nonchalance, I nodded mutely, and walked from the room, ignoring the tapping, as she entered the number into the house phone. I crawled into my bed, burrowing as far into the covers as I could.
Torture. I would carry it around with me always.
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