Happy New Years! (1/1/11) We posted this on new years, so yah.. This is the longest chapter that we have yet, So Hope you guys enjoyy! (;
Patch didn't talk to me again after I found that feather in his car. Days turned into weeks, I gave up on talking to him too.
As I sat in biology waiting for Vee to arrive, I opened my textbook and studied for the bio test we had today on 'Cell Division'. I felt someone plop down next to me. Assuming it was Patch, I didn't look up. Abruptly, I got that, eerie, peculiar, uncanny sensation inside me, and I looked up. To my surprise, I was met by a pair of radiant, glowing, emerald eyes, then luminous black ones.
"Oh hey, I thought you were Patch." I said.
"Ha-ha, yeah, the guys' weird, he's always giving me dagger eyes. " Stefan told me.
I wonder why, I thought. I smiled.
"Um, anyways, I wanted to ask you something." Stefan said.
"Okay, shoot."
"Well, I was wondering if you would go to the movies with me... tomorrow?" He asked.
Oh wow. I did not see that coming. But how could I say yes? I knew that Vee was into him, so I couldn't. I opened my mouth to say no, but then I saw Patch walk through the door with Marcie clinging onto him. She was giggling, and laughing. Before I could stop it, I blurted out,
"I would like that, Stefan."
"Great I'll pick you up at six thirty." Stefan said with a smile, and with that, he left.
A few seconds later, Patch appeared. His eyes were the darkest I've ever seen them. He sat down, and I looked back down at my textbook.
"Why is he picking you up at six thirty?" Patch demanded.
"I'm sure that's not any of your business. You haven't been talking to me, and now you you're demanding me about my personal life?" I spat back.
He sighed, and then turned all the way in his chair facing me.
"Look, I know I've been a jerk, but I have my reasons."
"And that would be?"
"If I told you, you wouldn't believe me." Patch said.
I rolled my eyes, and looked back at my text book. I didn't talk to him, nor did he talk to me the rest of period.
The sixth bell finally rang. I gathered my books, and I was about to head out. I was almost out the door when I casted a last glance at Patch. I was always mesmerized with his beauty. I could've stayed in this position forever, but I was snapped back to my senses. I now noticed that Patch was now talking to Marcie. I clenched my fists in anger. Of all people, why did he have to choose Marcie? I watched as Marcie had on her flirtatious smile on her too-skanky face, how she kept leaning a bit too close to Patch, showing cleavage, and how she kept batting her eyelashes at him. I knew my knuckles had no doubted they had gone white, but I didn't care. I also didn't care that I was standing there like a maniac, staring angrily at Patch…. With Marcie. Suddenly, I heard someone call my name,
"Nora! Nora!" I heard Vee call out to me.
I zoned back into reality and gave a hard stare at whoever was calling my name, but then I thought twice about what I just did. I blinked, erasing my hard stare at Vee.
"Jeez. What's up with you, Nora?" She said, while looking at me very strangely, almost creeped out. "I've been calling your name for like 3 minutes now."
"Huh?" I asked, slightly confused.
"Did you even hear what I just said?" She asked, slightly annoyed and angry at the same time. "Probably not. You've been too busy glaring at Patch and Marcie. I swear, if looks could kill, they'd be dead hours ago." She said while giving a slight laugh, probably trying to lighten the mood.
It was a pathetic attempt, but I felt bad for coming on so strongly at her before, so I decided to go along with her.
I smiled. "Sorry about that, Vee." I said. "I'm just annoyed that the mother of all sluts is talking to Patch."
I blurted angrily then realized what I just said. Gosh, I told myself, am I getting that pathetic?
I inwardly scowled at myself.
"Mhmm.." She said. She looked at me closely for a moment before asking, "So… got any plans for tonight?"
I was about to say no when it finally resurfaced in my mind that I still had a "date" with Stefan.
"Yeah, I'm going to the movies with—" I said, then cut short of what I was about to say.
No way was I going to tell Vee about my date with Stefan. She would rip my head off before I got the chance to leave the classroom.
I quickly started over my statement by saying, "Actually, I think me and Mom are going to a Chinese restaurant tonight."
Yeah right, I thought to myself.
That was a major lie; my mom isn't even home tonight. I tried to hide my face from Vee, knowing if she saw my face she would see the guilt scribbled all over my face.
"Oh…" She said, but I could tell she thought something was wrong. "Cool."
After a few awkward moments of her staring at me, expecting me to say something, while I looked at the floor, I said,
"Uhmm… I think I should be heading home, now."
"Yeah, of course, come on." She replied quickly.
"Actually, it's a nice day out, I think I'll walk." I told her, absently shooting a glance at Patch, who was still talking to Marcie.
I heard Marcie laugh at what he said. I tried to hide my newly found anger with a smile directed to Vee.
"Bye, Vee. I'll call you later tonight."
"Mkay.." She said, still uncertain about my previous behavior. She shook it off before saying, "Later babe."
And then left me in the classroom with Patch and Marcie, I casted another glance at Patch before I left, but was surprised to see him already looking at me. He looked at me with intensity, so I stared right back at him. I gave him an appreciative once-over, and he reciprocated. I smirked. I could've probably stared into those black, orbs-for-eyes of his forever, but was interrupted by Marcie, who had finally looked to see who had caught Patch's attention.
"Oh, its you," Marcie said in a disgusted voice.
"Trust me," I said, "It's not like I enjoy seeing your face every day." I gave a shudder, then topped it off by mimicking her disgusted expression, using emphasis to let her know I was mocking her.
Behind Marcie, I saw Patch give his signature ghostly smile, and I could tell hidden in his eyes were amusement. I inwardly sighed.
"Still here?" Marcie said with an attitude that was very annoyed.
I rolled my eyes, and left the classroom, catching Patch's eyes for a fraction of a second.
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Tick, tock, tick, tock.
With every "ticking" noise the clock made, I grew more and more annoyed.
Where the hell was Stefan? I thought, then glanced at the clock. 6:52.
He's already 22 minutes late. I rolled my eyes and groaned, I thought girls were supposed to be the ones "fashionably late." I tapped my foot on the floor repeatedly, and then looked down at my outfit.
I had chosen to wear a 2-Fer body with a printed floral design, and a scoop neckline paired with some faded skinnys. I had pulled my hair into a pony-tail, mainly because I didn't want to get all dressed up for Stefan. At first I was decide to wear a spaghetti strap dress that was mid-thigh, not too flashy, but it did make my legs stand out. It was white around the chest, with a pale blue band that clenched under the white, and then the rest was a sea green. But that was too dressy, and I chose to go casual. I mean its not like I wanted to impress Stefan. I put on a coat of mascara, and some lip gloss. Then I thought of how guilty I felt about not telling Vee about my date with Stefan. I sighed. My thoughts kept rambling on until I heard the doorbell ring.
I walked to the door, and opened it. Sure enough, there at my doorstep, was Stefan.
"Hey. Sorry I'm late. I had a run-in with an old… friend," He said, saying 'friend' with emphasis.
He had a fake apologetic smile glued to his face, but I could see through it. I knew he couldn't have possibly cared whether or not he was 25 minutes late.
I put on my fake 'oh it's okay' smile and said, "No worries. We should get going now, though. Wouldn't want to be late, do we?"
"Yeah, let's go." And we headed to his VW Passat, and we were on our way.
Once we got to the movies Stefan gave me a twenty dollar bill to get popcorn and drinks, while he got the tickets. As I stood in line for the snacks, I spotted Marcie. Oh god, what the hell is she doing here? I said to myself. I got the popcorn, I went to the butter machines, and put some butter on the popcorn.
Hope Stefan likes butter, I thought, as I practically drowned the popcorn with butter. I looked over to wear Marcie was, and I was going to turn back around when I saw Patch strolled over, and slung his arm around her. My heart dropped, and I think my jaw did too, cause when Stefan came over he said,
"Nora..are you okay? I got the tickets."
Stefan held one out to me.
"Um, yeah."I mumbled, taking from him.
"Then let's go." He smiled, and led me into the theater.
I looked back at Patch and Marcie, and this time, I caught Patch's eyes for a fraction of a second, before I look away.
Once we got into the theater, Stefan tried to make small talk during the previews. We were going to see some movie called 'Just Friends'. It's about a serial killer telling everyone he just wants to be 'Just friends' and kills them. The movie wasn't all that crowded, there were only a little group here and there. Just when the movie was just about start, Marcie and Patch walked down the aisle hand in hand. I looked away, and tried to focus on the movie, but they sat five rows ahead of us. I was really hoping they wouldn't look back.
Throughout the movie, he slipped his hand into mines, put his arms around me, skimmed my neck with his face, and once tried to nibble my ear.
Not even halfway through the movie, Stefan tried to slyly put his hand around my waist. I squirmed from his touch. He started to lean closer, and then made his final move. He then turned my head with his hand, making me face him, and he kissed me forcefully. His hands worked their way upward. A little shocked, it took me a moment to process what he just did. It wasn't until he forced his tongue into my mouth that I broke the kiss.
"Stefan!" I almost yelled, angrily.
Anyone around us looked back. Including Patch and Marcie. I looked down and flushed. I was lucky for the dim lights hiding me.
"Come on, Nora. You know you want me." He said in his best seductive voice.
It didn't work for me, though. He tried to plant another sloppy kiss on my lips when hurriedly thought of an excuse to escape from him.
"Uhm. I need to go to the restroom." I said in a rush. I pried away from his touchy hands, and I squirmed out his grasped, then hurried off out the theater before he could say or do anything else. I was vaguely aware of someone going in the same direction as me out the theater. Once I got out of the theater, I felt the smell of butted popcorn hit me. All I wanted was to get away from that creep. He seemed so nice and friendly when I met him before. I guess looks can be deceiving. I sighed as I got out of the theater.
I walked around in front of the theater outside near the parking lot.
Okay, well one thing for sure is that Stefan has a "thing" for me. I groaned. How am I going to explain this to Vee?
'Hey, Vee. Remember Stefan? The guy you have the hots for? Well yeah, he was trying to shove his tongue down my throat, but no worries, I stopped him before he could go any further. I just thought that you should know that. Oh, and also that I am 100% sure I don't like him, so we're good, right?'
I replayed the scene in my head, and then laughed bitterly at myself. If only I had rejected Stefan about going to the movies before. I thought of telling Stefan I wasn't feeling well, so I could ditch him, but then who would pick me up? Not Vee, for sure. And I don't have any change for a taxi. Ugh. Now I do wish I kept the change from the old lady. I moaned, having no other choice but to go back in the theater and wait until the movie was over.
On my way to the back to the theater, I saw a shadow creep up behind me and I felt cold hands seize my wrist, and spun me around.
I started to scream, but before I could get any sounds out, strangers' hands clamped over my mouth. I struggled in his hard grip, trying to claw my way out. It still wouldn't budge.
I was about to bite the hand when he said, "Calm down, Angel. Its me." in his deep, husky voice.
I turned around, and saw Patch. I pried his cold hand off my mouth. I breathed a sigh of relief, but it quickly changed into anger.
"Ugh, what the hell Patch? You could've just tapped me on the shoulder or something!" I practically yelled.
I could tell he was inwardly laughing at me, his eyes had lightened up, and his mouth was curved upward. Patch was beaming with amusement. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction that he wanted.
"You know, you look very hot when you're mad." He commented, as if nothing was wrong.
I ignored the comment.
"What do you want, Patch?" I asked, calmly now, but still annoyed.
"What are you doing here?" He demanded, his tense face all business now.
"At a movie theater, gee, maybe I was bowling." I replied, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
That seemed to relax him a bit.
"No, I meant what are you doing here with him?" Patch inquired.
"Ha-ha, why do you care, shouldn't you be with Marcie?" I spat out her name like it was poisonous acid,
Patch ignored my question, and asked me his own.
"What are you doing here with him?" He asked again; too calmly that I knew something was up. I could tell there was anger behind those words.
When I didn't answer, Patch grabbed my hand.
"Come on, I'm taking you home. You are not staying here."
"What the hell, are you kidding me? Who do you think you are? You can't just drag me ou-" I started but was cut short.
What's going on here? Are you okay, Nora?" Stefan's voice boomed across the small concession area.
"I'm fin-" I got cut off once again.
"I thought you were going to the restroom?" Stefan's said through his teeth.
"Oh. Uhhm, Yeah. Well, I did, but then I needed some fresh air because I felt nauseous, but then I saw Patch here, and I, umm.." I knew I was babbling, but I really didn't know what to say.
The guy had just tried to make out with me not even 15 minutes ago, and its been awkward on my part.
Patch had started to stiffen, and knowing Patch, that probably wasn't a good thing at a time like this.
"She's fine..now. With me. I'm gonna take her home. Save you the trouble." Patch said, his voice harsh.
"Oh, its no trouble. Besides, she came with me." Stefan said.
He reached passed Patch to grab my wrist, but Patch pulled me behind him.
"What are you doing, she came here with me." Stefan growled
"Yes, I realize that, but I'm taking her home." Patch said, almost tauntingly.
"No she's not."
Stefan reached behind Patch again, but suddenly Patch jerked backward, taking me along with him, and Stefan snatched the empty air where Patch and I were.
He suddenly threw a punch in Patch's direction, and I gasped. Patch dodged it.
What was that? I had no idea Stefan was that violent.
"I think you should go." Patch said, coldly enough to make me have shivers at 85 degrees Fahrenheit, and calmly enough to make his voice sound deadlier.
Before he could answer, Marcie came stomping out. She stopped short when she saw Patch's protective stance in front of me.
"Um, is everything okay..?" Marcie said, eyeing Patch.
"Yeah, everythings fine." Patch said, his eyes still locked on Stefan.
Patch slowly turned towards Marcie as Stefan started walking away. She looked stunned. Patch wordlessly stepped closer to me, and hesitantly put his hand at the small of my back. Seeing that I didn't freak out by his touch, he softly yet firmly urged me forward.
I didn't say a word as Marcie, Patch, and I went into his black commander jeep and headed to Marcie's house to drop her home. I didn't say anything about her rude comments about me. I was not in a mode to talk.
After dropping off a very mad Marcie at her house, Patch headed to my house. I was silent the whole way. When we got there, he turned off the engine, and got out of the car. He walked to my side of the car, and opened the passenger door. I took his hand he offered to me, and hopped out the car. We walked up the porch steps.
I turned to face him. I didn't know what to say, so I just stared at him.
Finally, he broke the silence, "Well…?" He said, cautiously.
"I could've handled Stefan, Patch. I already told you I'm not defenseless.." I said, almost inaudibly.
"Sure you could've." He said, while rolling his eyes.
"Yes. I could have." I insist, almost angrily.
Why was I getting mad at him? He did save me from Stefan, after all.
"No, you can't, you're so vulnerable, trust me."
"What the hell ever! I've been taking care of myself since I can remember; I don't suddenly need someone to take care of me."
"Oh, you do. Now. Just promise me you'll never go out with him again."
"What? Who the hell do you think you are, to tell me who I can, and can't go with?" I retorted.
"Nora, its complicated, just promise me," Patch paused before saying, "And he's not worthy of you."
"Oh, right. Cause Marcie is worthy of you!" I said, and turned to open the door.
Patch caught my hand.
"Nora.." He whispered.
Suddenly, my bones turned into jelly.
I didn't realize how close Patch was until now. I looked up at him. We were about two inches from being chest to chest with each other. Patch grabbed the waistband of my jeans, and pulled me close. He caught my other hand, and intertwined them together. His hands were so cold, compared to the summer breeze out here. Without thinking, I moved closer to him, his knee touching my thigh. He looked so gorgeous in the dim lighting. My gaze moved to his lips where they stayed there. I saw his lips curve up in a smirk, and I dragged my eyes back up to Patch's eyes.
"Distracted, Nora?" He asked mischievously, while his eyebrow lifted up.
I flushed at the thought, and I looked at the ground.
His lips held his signature ghost of a pirate smile. Patch let go of our hands, and moved one to the nape of my neck, and the other to my waist. My hands fell limp at my side. Patch leaned down and his nose exploring my neck. I felt the breathe hitch in my throat, as sensed his breathe on my tongue. I could almost taste his deliciousness. Absentmindedly, I leaned in breathing his scent, causing my lip to barely brush against his. Then, Patch softly pressed his lips against mines they and melted together. His lips were oh-so-soft as they molded themselves around mines. My breath became a gasp as I kissed him back. My hands snaked themselves around his neck where they locked, and I grab his hair, clutching him closer. My fingers played with his hair, tugging tightly. He moved the hand that was on my waist to the small of my back, pressing me against him. Deepening the kiss, he ever so slightly parted his mouth. I felt his tongue run along my bottom lip, and I responded by eagerly reaching up on my tippy toes, nibbling his bottom lip. When I did, Patch pulled back faintly.
"Hey, easy there." He murmured against my lips.
I could barely hear him with the blood pounding in my ear, and my heart hammering in my chest. I looked down, feeling the blood rushing in to my cheeks and I was breathing very deeply, trying to regain my breath.
"No need to be embarrassed, Nora. I thought we already got over the fact that I'm irresistible." Patch teased.
His cold fingertips softly brushed across my red, hot cheek.
"I think you should go inside now." He murmured.
Suddenly, a light switched on and shined through the window. What? Was my mom home? I didn't even see her car.
Disentangling myself from Patch, looked down, avoiding his eyes, not knowing what to say.
"Bye, Angel." He said, I heard a smile in his voice.
"Um, uh, bye Patch." I mumbled.
When I looked up, Patch was already halfway back to his car. I sighed and smiled to myself as I went inside.
So they finally kissed! Review?
