Here's chapter seven! I'm a little worried that some people might not like the ending of this chapter. But tell me what you think. ;] And thank for the lovely reviews!
Also, writeme516, asked me if I was planning on writing a sequel with the Blackthorne exchange in it. And I actually am. =] But I'll might take a little break after this story is finished just to get my ideas together and all. And it also depends on the feedback I get from the end of this story. (I tend to write more the more feedback I get xD I know it's kind of co-dependent, but whatever) Anyways yeah, I love Blackthorne boys. 3
We fell into an easy casual conversation, Stent said nothing more about me being his girlfriend but I think both of us sort of knew if I wasn't his girlfriend technically yet, it was going to happen. About half way through his burger Stent peered through the window and winced like he'd just tasted something really bad, "Lord help us all." He said sarcastically. I looked out the window to see a group of three girls and a boy walking towards the diner. They looked like they'd stepped right out of the cast of Mean Girls, except the guy, who looked like he was having a miserable time.
"Who are they?" I asked popping a french-fry into my mouth. Stent leaned back in his seat like he didn't want to be seen, but I was pretty sure it was too late. "Barbie and the Bitches." He said like it was a name of a band. I laughed, "And the guy?" Stent gave a sympathetic smile in the direction of the poor fellow as their group entered the diner, "He's Jenny's-the leader of the pack's-twin brother. I think his name is Conner or something." Jenny and her 'friends' paraded in. The minute she spotted Stent a huge grin spread across her face.
"Shit." Stent mumbled under his voice. "Oh my God, Stenton what are you doing here?" She said with a small giggle. And I couldn't believe how rude she was, without even asking she slid into the booth getting a little closer to him than I was comfortable with. Stent gave her a small smile, "Oh hey, Jenny, I didn't notice you there." He lied. Jenny shrugged, "Yeah, we just came in. Aand you didn't call me back like you promised, jerk!" She said hitting his shoulder playfully. Her two friends laughed on cue. The guy of the group shoved his hands into his pockets looking apologetically at me. Stent shrugged, "Sorry, I've been busy." He said running a hand through his hair.
"I know!" Said one of the girls with huge and suspiciously perfectly centered boobs, "We'll pull up a couple chairs and we can all sit with each other." I wanted to kick her ass, literally. Before Stent or I could object the guy in the group was pushed into the booth next to me and the two extra girls got two chairs to sit at the end. And I knew that that would be the end of my date with Stenton West.
Our "group" was split up into three couples. Stent and Jenny, big chest and her friend, and the Conner guy and I. "Hi, I'm Ev." I said shaking hands with him, "I'm Eric." He said smiling back at me. Wow, Stent could not have been more wrong. Mental Note: With a memory like that Stenton West would make a terrible spy. He looked a lot like his sister, but he had a light spray of freckles and green eyes instead of blue. He looked like a genuinely nice guy. He leaned in closer to me and said in a low whisper, "Sorry about my sister." I knew that he and I would get a long, "It's not your fault." I said with a small shrug.
We both looked over at Stenton and Jenny. She was animatedly telling him a story and to my dismay it actually looked like Stent was enjoying himself. I reminded myself of his reaction to seeing her. "Are you his girlfriend?" Eric interrupted my analyses of the two. I shook my head, "Just friends." I said not knowing if I was telling the whole truth or not. To my surprised Eric looked sort of relieved, "You don't go to Roseville High do you?" It was more of a statement than a question, with a population as little as Roseville a fresh face like Stent's or mine was easy to spot out. "No, Gallagher Academy." Eric winced, "Ooh. I was hoping you were homeschooled." That reminded me of my moms cover. Eric continued, "I guess Gallagher's not too bad. I mean you could be an ex convict." He said mischievously. I laughed resisting the urge to hit him. There was no way I was going to stoop as low as Jenny.
Eric stole one of my french-fries and that's when I realized he was flirting with me. I didn't want to admit it but I was enjoying it. I snatched the french-fry out of his hand, "Get your own." I said putting it in my mouth. Eric stole another one this time putting it in his mouth, "Greedy." He smiling at me. I rolled my eyes, "Whatever." Eric laughed and stole another this time I didn't protest. Now Jenny was messing with Stent's hair. I wanted to take my french-fries and shove them down her throat forcing her to die of potato asphyxiation. But I resisted the urge.
"How long have you known Stenton?" Eric tried to ask casually, but I could see through his façade he was trying to gather information on Stent and I as a couple. I shrugged, "A few weeks, we met by change... actually I accused him of being this guy that made fun of my friend." I laughed remembering how wrong I'd been, "But obviously it was a case of mistaken identity. And we sort of just hit it off." I realized that I was smiling. Why does that always happen? Eric nodded slowly, "You're not his girlfriend so I'm gunna guess this is your first date?" I smiled and nodded, "Well... it was until your lovely sister decided to intervene." Eric rolled his eyes, "I cannot say sorry enough... you know what? I'm going to fix this." Before I could say anything Eric pretended to be answering his phone he stood up and got off the table pretending to argue with someone then hung up by the time he came back everyone was staring at him.
"Who was that?" Jenny asked taking a sip of Stent's coke. Eric pretended to be disappointed, "Mom wants us home, now." I couldn't help myself a grin spread across my face. Mental Note: If Blackthorne is ever low and recruits, I should totally refer Eric. Jenny made the most annoying pouty face I've ever seen, "Tell her I'll be there in twenty." She said meaning for her brother to scoot. Eric shook his head, "She specifically wants you home, Jen." Jenny sighed and then flung herself at Stenton in a hug, "I'll see you at school." She said after leeching off of him, "Don't forget to call!" She stood up and paraded out the same way she walked in. Eric was the last to walk out. Before the he closed the glass door behind the group he winked at me.
"What was that about?" Stent asked obviously noticing the wink. I smiled, "Eric, just helped us get rid of Barbie." Stent didn't seem to notice that I'd given him the write name verses Conner. He smiled, "I'm gunna have to thank him." He took a sip of his soda his lips pressed right against where Jenny;s had been I was suddenly very annoyed with Stenton West.
"You talk to Jenny often?" I asked casually. Stent shrugged, "We have English Lit together. And don't worry I don't cheat of her tests. But she's surprisingly kind of smart." I snorted, "Her? Smart?" Stent nodded, "Yeah, she called me a few days ago and we actually talked for almost forty minutes. And she didn't mention Twilight or Make-up once." Now I was really beginning to get annoyed with him. "You guys talk on the phone?" He shrugged again, "Yeah. She usually calls me. She's pretty cool, but I hate her friends. And she likes me, so that's why I don't call her back. I don't want her to read into things." Why was he acting like it was totally normal for Jenny to come and commandeer our date?
"What happened to Barbie and the Bitches?" I asked totally confused at how that when he first saw them he'd dreaded their coming in and now that they were gone he was defending them. Stent laughed, "She's Barbie, her friends are the bitches. Why are you so mad? You looked pretty comfortable with Mr. Conner over there." That was the last straw, "Eric! His name is Eric! And yeah, I was pretty comfortable! He actually apologized for Jenny, and helped me get my date back, but now I'm thinking that I'd rather hang out with him."
"Maybe I'd rather hang out with Jenny." He said glaring at me over the table.
"Well, I'm sure you'll get the chance." I said standing up. Stent stood up too only he winced and almost had to sit back down because he forgot about his leg. I began to storm out. He fumbled out of the booth and started to follow me double speed on his crutches. I pushed open the glass doors and kept walking down the street.
"EVELYN!" I heard him yell. I didn't want to but I couldn't help myself, I turned around. Stent was coming towards me on his crutches. I waited for him when he finally reached me I actually felt bad he looked really sorry, "Why are you so mad all the sudden?" He asked honestly. I shrugged, "I dunno, because you're so... obtuse." I said finally. Now he just looked really confused, "I'm... obtuse?" He said the look on his face was just so comical I started laughing. That's when I realized why I was mad at him: He wasn't a spy. He made stupid mistakes like forgetting someone's name or just generally saying the wrong thing to his date. A spy would never do that.
When I laughed a smile broke out on his face, "I like your laugh, Evelyn Goode." He said softly still smiling at me. At that moment I wanted to kiss him so badly, you have no idea. I poked his chest, "You're not just obtuse, you're like the epitome of stupid teenage boy." Stent laughed this time, "How is it that whenever I say really romantic sentimental things, you always manage to side step them?" I shrugged, "It's a gift."
"Way to ruin the vibe." He said another romantic sentimental thing. I didn't side step it this time. I just smiled and looked up at him. What was I going to do? Here in front of me, was the perfect guy, perfect except he wasn't a spy. Not only was he not a spy, but he'd make a horrible one if he tried. But he was sweet and honest, and even though he didn't know what not to say he knew exactly what to say.
He nodded his head towards the movie theatre, "Come on, let's go see a movie." I found myself shaking my head, "I think I've had enough Stenton West for one night. There's only so much of you a girl can take." I said still smiling to show him I wasn't mad. Before I continued to go with him, I needed to know if I was okay with him being a normal boy. Maybe Joe was right. Civilians and Spies don't mix. But looking up into Stenton's eyes I couldn't help but hope she was wrong.
"Will I get a second date?" Stent asked looking a little concerned. I laughed, "Maybe." I said trying to use the playful mysterious card. Stent shook his head seriously, "What is it?" I frowned my turn to be confused, "What do you mean?" I asked. He sighed, "Something happened between when Jenny came to know to make you rethink going out with me. I just want to know what it is." I looked down at me feet not wanting to look him in the eyes as I said this. "I had certain... expectations." I said trying to think of a way to say this without mentioning the fact that I'd wanted him to be more spy like, "And I guess you didn't meet all of them." Crap. I sounded like such a jerk, "But it's not like your not good enough. You're just different, and I like you, but..." I trailed off not knowing what I was saying anymore.
Stenton reached out and touched my chin pulling it up gently so I could look up into his eyes, "I'm not what you expected." He had a sad smile on his face. Now I felt like a huge jerk, "I get it, and at least you're being honest. I can't stand girls who don't say what they feel." Stenton continued, "I'll see you later, okay?" He said letting go of my chin and walking away. He turned around suddenly with a mischievous smile on his face, "And by the way. I guess I was wrong, you're totally not my girlfriend." I laughed and watched him walk away.
I think that's when I realized exactly how much of an amazing guy Stenton West was. He didn't hate me for saying that he didn't live up to my expectations. And by telling me that I wasn't his girlfriend he was giving me time to figure things out, but that also meant that he was free to go for whoever he wanted. I thought about Jenny and his mysterious lab partner. But it wouldn't be fair for me to want him to wait for me. I was going to have to choose if I was okay with Stenton West not being a spy. I'd been around spies my entire mistake. I'd never thought about how much getting a simple name wrong would bother me.
I turned around and headed for the abandoned warehouse. My first date with Stenton West had definitely not gone as planned, but that was okay. Mental Note: Spies and Civilians don't mix... but Stenton West and I just might.
What do you think? I hope you guys didn't hate the ending, I wanted to stress the differences of spies and civilians. Reviews are loved!
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