Have you ever wondered which hurts the most: saying something and wishing you had not, or saying nothing, and wishing you had? ~Author Unkown
Derrick Harrington hated love, but at the same time he loved it. It was very contradicting. As he and Massie watched 'Rent' on DVD, he couldn't help but replay every girl that came into his life. There was Ericka, who lasted all but a beautiful three months. Jane; who lasted a year during his junior year at BOCD. Sandy; who lasted a year and three months. Britney who lasted about a month then dumped him. And there was Kristen Gregory who cheated on him, not once but two –maybe even three—times. Derrick was so sure, she was the one. But she cheated on him and the worst part, every time Kristen would cheat on him, he'd always take her back. He didn't know why, he just did. It was just one of those relationships where you didn't want it to end. Derrick didn't have a girl problem; his only problem was that he always fell for the wrong girls.
But then there was Massie, sweet and awesome Massie Block. The only girl who has always been there for him. For some odd reason, Derrick could only be Derrick when he was around Massie. She never judged him, never belittled him. She wasn't like all the other girls. She wasn't afraid to go insane; she had the I-do-whatever-I-want attitude; she could kick back with the guys; and Derrick knew very well that Massie would trade in a pair of Jimmy Choos for a pair of Converse.
Derrick watched Massie as she was clearly absorbed in the movie. She was beautiful, not even Da Vinci could capture her true beauty. She just had something; that no one else possessed.
Massie yawned, she was getting bored. The brunette turned to the blond and smiled, "let's play the random question game."
Derrick looked at her funny, "the what?"
Massie shrugged, "I just made it up. So play along."
"Okay."
"Ask me something first," Massie's face lit up then she stretched her legs over Derrick's lap. Derrick thought for a moment.
The Block's living room was dark except for the television. Massie and Derrick were seated on the white leather sofa. As Derrick stared at the glowing television he came up with his idea.
"If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?" Derrick asked her. Massie tapped her index finger against her chin and thought about it.
"Probably," Massie started with a slow smile, "to fall in love."
Derrick stared at her. He almost forgot Massie has never fallen in love. So, she says of course. She has dated, someone as beautiful as her has boys lined up to take her out. But for some reason, she has never been 'in love' with any of her many so called 'boyfriends.'
"Your turn," Massie said quickly, "who was your first love?"
Derrick rolled his caramel brown eyes, "uh… wow, do I even remember?"
Massie poked his side, "no stalling."
"Fine," Derrick sighed, "junior high, seventh grade this girl named Melody."
"Really?" Massie seemed intrigued.
"I don't know if you can call it love," Derrick smirked, "but sure."
"I can't wait to fall in love," Massie chirped happily.
Derrick felt his stomach knot up. The idea of Massie falling in love with some guy seemed… horrible. Massie saying the words 'I love you' to any guy other than him, was almost unbearable.
"Hey Block," Derrick said.
"Yeah?"
"Let's go out."
"Where?" it's only five," Massie said as she glanced at the clock sitting on top of the fire place.
"No, I mean I want to take you somewhere," Derrick said and lifted Massie's legs, stood up, then dropped them back on the sofa.
"Where?" Massie asked then she grabbed the remote, she paused the DVD, and then sat up straight.
"Let's just go," Derrick extended out his hand and gladly accepted it.
The world is round and the place which may seem like the end may also be only the beginning. ~Ivy Baker Priest
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"So, do you want to watch a movie?" Dylan asked between Josh's kisses. The two were sitting on one of the love seats in Josh's dorm suite, making out.
"Hmm," Josh said and continued to kiss her, his hands moving up and down Dylan's sides. She pulled away abruptly. Josh sighed and looked up at her.
"Let's go," he sounded almost disappointed when he stood up but he slipped an arm around Dylan's waist.
"Want to grab a bite?" Josh asked. The pair walked down the dormitory's hall. It was empty, with only a couple of suite doors opened, blasting out different types of music. Each door was like a different radio station. Some doors had classical music, some had r&b, and the door at the very end had Linkin Park.
A girl with dirty blonde hair came out of the doorway. Josh stopped walking.
"Hey, Josh." The girl smiled. She was in a loose shirt and Hanes girl boxers,
"Hey," Josh smiled sweetly.
"I love that polo," she said slowly then leaned against the door frame.
"Thanks," Josh smiled, "well I'll see you around Julia."
"Bye!" 'Julia' said and never took a second glance at Dylan. Josh kept Dylan close to his side but his eyes were all over Julia.
No strings attached, Dylan needed to remind herself.
A bend in the road is not the end of the road... unless you fail to make the turn. ~Author Unknown
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"Oh my goodness!" Massie said out of breath. She and Derrick were standing on top of a climbing wall. Derrick failed to mention that his little trip required a helmet and a fancy rope attached to your back.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Derrick asked next to her. It was twilight; the stars were twinkling brightly over the climbing wall. Westchester only had one climbing wall and it was outdoors. Massie always pictured herself standing on the wall. But she was too much of a chicken.
"Amazing," Massie said, she wanted so badly to close her eyes but if she did, she'd probably fall off. She turned to Derrick. It was windy and Massie's hair was being swept up by the uncontrollable wind.
"Hey," she said as she tucked both sides of hair behind her ears.
"Yeah?" Derrick asked, his eyes twinkling in the night light.
"Why did you bring me here?" Massie wanted to know. She looked down then quickly looked up. They were up so high!
"You don't remember?" Derrick asked her, as he sat down then swung his legs back and forth over the edge.
"Remember?" Massie pressed then sat down next to him but kept her legs crossed.
"When you were thirteen," Derrick said, "you said you wanted to get closer to the sky."
Massie remembered, "And you said to just stand on a rooftop or ride an airplane."
"But you said you wanted to climb up to it," Derrick smiled at her.
"You remembered," Massie said quietly.
"I'd never forget," Derrick solemnly replied. Massie looked down at the wall and saw a couple of climbers slowly making their way up.
"It's incredible," Massie said and took in the view. From where she was sitting, she could see a good part of Westchester. She enjoyed peering down at all the people, wondering what kinds of lives they lived. What mundane human troubles they spent all night worrying about. That's the problem with people they never took a step back and enjoyed themselves. All they ever do is worry. One of the reasons why Massie loved Derrick was because he knew how to live. Massie stood up and walked over to the edge of the climbing wall and shut her eyes.
When it is dark enough, you can see the stars. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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"Does this hurt?" Cam asked as he tried to stretch out Massie's leg.
"No," Massie said. Derrick, Cam, Dylan, and Josh were in the Block's living room, surrounding Massie as she sat on the soft couch. A wrap around bandage was tightly fastened around her leg.
"What about this?" Cam asked and pulled her leg out farther.
"Oww! Shit, yes." Massie whined and covered her face with her hands.
When Massie was nearing the edge of the climbing wall, she didn't mean to fall. Really she didn't. Her eyes were shut and she just wanted to stand at the tip of the edge. But before she knew it, she was falling and Derrick was screaming. Luckily, the rope attached to her, saved her from splattering into a million pieces and all she ended up with was a sprained ankle.
"Wall climbing?" Cam growled toward Derrick's direction.
Derrick shrugged, "it was fun."
"She could have died!" Cam exclaimed.
"Cam, chill out would ya?" Massie snapped, "Stop getting mad at Derrick. I was the one who fell off."
"Yeah Cam," Dylan interrupted. "Chill out."
She tugged on Cam's leather jacket. How could he chill when Massie was injured?
Love is like a puzzle. When you're in love, all the pieces fit but when your heart gets broken, it takes a while to get everything back together. ~Author Unknown
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I updated! Wow, and I updated yesterday too! :) feel special my awesome reviewers.
Currently: I have so much homework and projects to get done. It's crazy. But I think I will post up a new story. I have two ideas one is Closh and the other is a massington.
I am in love with oreos. But I strongly dislike cakesters. :(
Anyway leave a pairing suggestion? And your thoughts?
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