Holy long time for an update, Batman. I'm sorry but I was constantly thinking about this story. I'm telling the truth. I just didn't know where to pick up from. Thank you Moongrave for your review. It made me want to write and I'm sorry it took so long. I hope this chapter doesn't disappoint.
"Again, thank you for having us over" Sara repeated with a beautiful smile. Liliana gave a shrug and a squeeze to Victor's hand. "Your home is beautiful"
"Thank you"
"I especially love the pictures on your walls." She added with a look to Warren for support. He nodded but said nothing, only dug his fork into his delicious steak. By the look of Victor you wouldn't think he knew his way around a kitchen, but he did. It was the best steak Warren had ever eaten. "They look rustic and...wild." Victor gave a small chuckle.
"My mother painted those. I could ask her to make you one, if you'd like. It's one of her hobbies." If he only knew how many points he was getting from Liliana the more he spoke. She had to bring her wine glass up to her lips to hide her smile. "Just give me the word"
"Yes, please. That would be very nice. Right, Warren?" Warren shrugged again. Sara sent a kick to him under the table making him flinch a little.
"Right." They all looked at each other with somewhat fake smiles as the light music from the kitchen filled the room. The sound of forks clanking added to the atmosphere. Warren, although he was thoroughly enjoying his meal, wanted to go home. He preferred the day old Chinese food in the fridge and the sound of wrestling in the background and his and Sara's kissing. That'd be an amazing evening but no. He was here. At Liliana's house. With her boyfriend. Wonderful.
"Liliana, Warren tells me you two went to school together" She started before looking over to Warren to see if it was safe territory. He wasn't paying her any attention; the food on his plate was too interesting. "To Sky High."
"Yes. We were classmates there. We rode the bus together too"
"I had no idea" Sara said with a small smile. "Was it nice? Warren barely ever talks about high school"
"Because there's no reason. Nothing special happened in high school" He commented with his mouth half way full of steak. Sara whisper-shouted his name with a kick to his shin. He got the hint and covered his mouth. "Sorry"
"Hm" Was all Liliana said. Nothing special happened in high school? Well that was an incredibly low blow.
"Do you have any memories of high school that stick out to you?" Sara questioned.
"Nope. I mean...I made great friends but some people I could've done without, ya know?" She asked, throwing the question to Warren with a wonderfully fake smile. He returned it with a roll of his dark brown eyes then went back to his (almost gone) food.
"Hey. Let's all move to the living room, okay? I'll get the dishes. Liliana help me please. Warren and Sara, make yourselves comfortable. We can have fun like young adults should" Victor said. He could feel the tension building up and hoped the change of place would defuse it.
"Sure"
Once in the kitchen, Victor held Liliana in a tight hug. "What's wrong?" He placed a kiss on the side of her head. "Talk to me"
"He's annoying me. Make them go home. I just want to go to bed and curl up next to you" She mumbled into his chest. "We can do whatever you want tonight. Whatever you want. Just make them leave" He played with her hair and let out a small laugh.
"We'll get through tonight. Come on." They went back to the living room and sat on the long couch across from Warren and Sara. "Now...who wants to play twister?"
By the end of the night they'd all gone through three bottles of wine and played 4 games of Twister. While Victor was giving Sara tips on how to make her pie crusts golden, Warren and Liliana had a conversation of their own. "I'm surprised you haven't out right told her yet"
"You're saying you told Mr. Perfect?" Warren asked lazily. He was growing tired. He blamed it on the wine. "How'd he take it?"
"I told him what he needed to know. You didn't even tell her we were friends in high school"
"I'd hardly consider what we had a friendship"
"As if. I don't think she'd take to kindly to knowing what really happened senior year" A small fire erupted in Warren's palm. He let it grow up his arm until it was completely engulfed in flames. "You're not the only one with powers" She spat. Warren knew she was right. He had to back down; the flames went out immediately.
"Just don't say anything"
"I won't if you won't"
"Good"
"Warren let's go home. You look like you're about to pass out" Sara cooed to him with a grin. "Thanks again for having us over"
"Anytime. Don't forget what I told you!" Victor said to Sara with a smile. When goodbyes were said and hugs were given Victor turned to Liliana with a smirk. "Now...do you remember earlier when you said we could do anything I wanted?"
"No" She said playfully while locking the door.
"Let me remind you" He began then walked behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. His lips trailed down the side of her face to her neck then back up. "You said," He kissed her neck. "If I make them leave," He gave a small nip. "We can do whatever I want"
"You didn't make them leave, though"
"Ah, that's where you're wrong. I told Sara she should get Warren home. It was all me" She turned around and raised an eyebrow.
"Really?"
"Yes."
"Okay. I'll meet you in the room" Victor rushed back to the room and Liliana was left alone to her thoughts. The words Warren said were still ringing in her ears loud and clear. "Nothing special happened in high school". Nothing special? It hurt and made her want to cry but the tears would ruin her makeup and Victor would get worried. Besides, who wants to cry over Warren Peace? No one.