Chapter 7 – Water Anyone?
The sunlight slowly started pouring through the window. Paul had been up for an hour and just watched as Nyla slept. Somewhere in the middle of the night, she'd moved her body around and her body was tight into his side and her head was resting against his bicep. Her hand was on his bicep as well just sitting there so perfectly. Her like caramel colored skin looked like it glowed against his dark skin.
Paul had stayed Saturday and Sunday night. He looked over at the clock and it read 6:00 AM. He knew it was Monday morning. They both had to get up soon for school, but he honestly didn't want to wake her up. She looked so peaceful and beautiful. Paul couldn't stop himself as he leaned over and softly kissed her lips. He loved that she immediately responded to his lips.
Nyla absolutely loved the way Paul woke her up. He'd stayed the night the last two nights. Her mother would've shit purple Twinkies had she known her daughter slept in the same bed with a sixteen year old boy. As soon as Paul's lips touched her, she felt the warmth from his lips. The warmth fully encased her body from top to bottom.
By the time they finished saying their goodbyes it was already 7, Nyla had to rush to get herself ready. At 7:30 Paul pulled up in his truck and watched as she bounced down the steps and into his truck. She leaned over and kissed his lips lightly as Paul backed out and took off towards the school.
Paul looked over and noticed she was chewing on her bottom lip. "What is it Nyla?"
"I'm trying to figure out what we are. I mean, you stayed the night two nights in a row; thank god you didn't get caught because mom could've seriously castrated you. What are we to each other exactly?"
Paul chuckled. "Yea well if you hadn't thrown me out your bedroom window this morning, I was gonna ask you on a date."
Nyla's mouth fell open in shock as she swatted Paul's arm. "I didn't throw you out the window! I was running late and had to get showered so I could look and smell presentable for school. Not to mention I could hear my mother coming."
Paul's deep chuckle filled the cab of the truck as he attempted to not laugh any longer than he had to at his imprint. He watched as she folded her arms over her chest and gave him a look of annoyance. Paul pulled into the school parking lot and shut the truck off. "Oh c'mon Nyla I was only joking with you. I know you weren't trying to throw me out the window. Shove yes; but throw never."
Nyla's mouth fell open as she glared at Paul and he couldn't help but start laughing all over again. Paul reached out only to have his hands slapped away by Nyla. Paul smirked as he leaned over and brushed his lips against the side of her neck as his hands slowly moved around her body pulling her closer to him.
Nyla's whole body came alive with just his lips touching the sensitive skin on her neck. The warmth of his hands seeped through her shirt and doused her whole body in his heat as he lifted her effortlessly and placed her on his lap as his lips continued to softly kiss her neck. 'Forgive me please.' She heard him whisper against her bare skin. She couldn't help but let herself nod at him for the forgiveness earned.
Nyla looked up and his eyes were blackened like always, deep pools of black tar. She watched as his red lips forms a soft smile.
"I want you to be my girlfriend Nyla; possibly for the rest of my life. I'm sorry I should've been clear about my intentions. I should've asked you properly Saturday night when you let me stay. At least it would've been the gentlemanly thing to do."
Nyla smirked as she stifled a giggle. "Yea but what sixteen year old males are ever gentlemanly. Let alone know how to spell it and know what the definition is…So uh…Is this you asking me?"
Paul smirked before his face took on a serious look. "Absolutely; Nyla, will you be my girlfriend?"
Nyla chewed her bottom lip as she nodded. "Yes." She was pretty sure before she even got the s out Paul's lips were against hers as he wrapped his arms around her, smashing her small body against his overly large warm body. Not that she was complaining or anything, cause let's be honest…who would?
Right…No one.
Once they pulled apart panting, Paul kissed her chastely as he opened the truck door and carefully set her on her feet from his lap as he hopped out and took her hand as she slung her backpack over her shoulder. As soon as they stepped foot into the school she could feel all eyes on her as they made their way down the hallway.
Jared had Kim pinned against her locker as he attempted to mess with her. When she gasped softly, Jared's head popped up and saw what she was looking at. Jared smirked as he watched Paul and Nyla walked down the hall towards them hand in hand. Paul growled at him slightly and punched him in the arm.
Paul looked down at Nyla. "Jared and I have to bounce. We have History on the other side of the school, but I'll see you afterwards."
Nyla nodded as Paul leaned over and kissed her lips softly. Nyla watched as Jared and Kim had the same conversation as he kissed her and then blew raspberries on her neck causing her to squeal out. The girls watched as the guys took off down the hall and rounded the corner.
Kim smiled widely as she bumped Nyla in the hip. "So mind telling me what that was all about?"
"I can't even begin to explain it all. It happened so fast. From Friday night at the bonfire to a walk on the beach on Saturday which was only supposed to last a couple of hours and ended up lasting practically the entire day. Saturday night he came in my bedroom window and we talked for like a second before he leaned over and kissed me. Kim! It felt amazing. It felt like it was supposed to happen. Like he was supposed to be there at that moment. It was…perfect. I fell asleep in his arms and one night turned into two. Do you know how nice it was waking up in his arms two mornings in a row? It felt like I was supposed to do that for the rest of my life."
Kim grabbed Nyla's arm as she couldn't contain her giggles anymore. "Slow down Ny. You're killing me. We walked past our classroom 4 times. I think Mr. Chivens is going to think were nuts in a minute. Let's get to Algebra."
The girls walked in and took their seats; right as the bell was ringing Jason Merker walked into the class room and took his seat behind Nyla.
Mr. Chiven's had declared a free period but to keep the chatter down to a minimum. So the room was a low rumble of talking.
"Nyla." A familiar voice tried getting her attention. "Psst Nyla."
Nyla took a sip of water from her water bottle as she placed the cap back on and set it on her desk as she turned and looked back at Jason. "What Jason?"
"So rumor has it you're dating that loser Paul Redson." A satisfied smirk on his mealy face.
"I pity people who live and die by rumors. But if you must know yes I am. What's it to you? You never showed up on Friday at the Bonfire."
Jason's smirk slide off his face and it was replaced with a scowl. "You've got to be kidding me. Why on earth would you date that steroid pumping freak? You know he's part of Sam Uley's little cult following; along with your brothers Calvin and Collin."
Nyla glared back at Jason. "My brother's are NOT in a cult Jason."
Jason chuckled teasingly. "Go ahead and think what you want. Aren't you the least bit curious why they are as big as they are and why Redson and Tinsel have suddenly started growing as well? Not to mention the fascination they seem to have in you and Kim. Two months ago he'd never seen or heard of you and suddenly some bonfire comes and goes and now you're his girlfriend. And don't even get me started on Kim."
Kim turned around in her seat and threw a glare of her own at Jason. "What about me Jason Merker?"
Jason scoffed. "Everyone knows that you've been drooling all over Jared Tinsel since practically kindergarten and he never looked at you twice. Hell he never even sniffed in your general direction. Now suddenly he misses some school follows Paul and Sam around like Embry Call, Quil Ateara and Jacob Black. It's like they are some wild bunch of hippie tree banging cult and the girls with no brains or too much brains all flock to them."
Kim had gotten quiet, Nyla looked over and she had silent tears sliding down her cheeks. Nyla turned her attention back to Jason. "You know something. You're a jerk Jason. I'm not sure what I saw in you before today, but whatever it was it was a great parlor trick, because you are the only loser I see around here. Stay away from me and stay away from Kim or I'll punch your lights out."
Kim wiped her wet cheeks and her eyes went wide as she watched as Nyla took the cap off her water bottle and proceeded to pour the entire bottle over Jason's head.
The entire room fell silent.