Glheart asked for the basic set up of this and I hope that it doesn't disappoint.
Admission
The hallways of the school are empty; the muffled sound of voices seeping out of the closed doors. Suddenly the ring of the last bell pierces the quiet and almost instantly students flood the hallway. With his backpack slung over one shoulder, Parker exits his class eyes searching through the crowd. Finally he spots Mia at her locker, studiously exchanging books she will need for the weekend. Unaware of the bright and eager expression in his eyes he pushes his way through to her, occasionally exchanging words with his fellow students.
"Hey, Mia," he greets her, leaning next to her locker.
"Hi," she turns to smile at him, his stomach clenching in reaction. "Guess what? I got an A plus on my history test!"
"Big surprise there," he chuckles, trailing behind her as she starts walking towards the exit.
He watches her from the corner of his eye as they walk, admiring the way her dark hair flows over her shoulders. It has been two weeks since he finally realized what the little tingle in his system he got when she is around means and he still hasn't quite gathered the nerve to tell her. He looks past her and at the many eyes of teenage boys that are following her. He walks closer to her, standing taller and almost glowering at the other boys until they walk out into the sunlight.
"I did I tell you my Dad and I finally got the Camaro running?" he says, swinging an arm around her shoulders and walking her towards the parking lot.
"Really? I thought you said it was going to take another two weeks?" Parker's heart starts beating overtime as she not only accepts his embrace but seems to lean into his body.
"Yeah, but I've been staying at my Dad's more lately, you know," he shrugs. He removes his arm and walks backward in front of her, sending her a charm smile. "I drove it today. Want to go for a ride? Maybe see a movie and get a pizza after?"
"Yeah," she smiles widely making his heart soar.
This is it, he tells himself. This trip is when he is going to tell her how he feels. All the markers of a classic date are there so it should come naturally at the end.
"Oh, I cant," she says, the smile falling off her face.
"Why?" Parker doesn't try to hide his disappointment, stopping under a tree near the parking lot.
"Jimmy is taking me to the bowling alley," she tells him, not quite meeting his eyes. Parker stares at her for a moment, taking in the slight blush in her cheeks and it hits him.
"On a date?" he takes a step back, feeling like he was punched in the gut. "Jimmy Anderson is taking you on a date?"
"Yes." Mia says defensively.
"No," he says in a firm voice.
"What?" she says in a quiet voice, narrowing her eyes.
"You can't go out with him," Parker angrily, panic filling his chest.
"Why? Cause it ruins your plans?" she fumes, pushing her hair away from her face, her eyes blazing.
"No, that's-"
"In case you don't remember you've cancelled on me numerous times to go out with Melissa or some other cheerleader," Mia talks over him, draining his own anger at the pain he can see in her eyes. "Now that I finally have a life you're throwing a fit?"
"Damn it Amelia, it's not about that," he says, throwing his backpack down in frustration.
"Then what?" she demands, her temper still in full force. "You've been acting different for weeks, Parker and I'm tired of it. Just tell me what's going on."
"I finally realized what I've always known, what I feel for you," he says in an intense voice, looking into her eyes. "And I don't want you going out with Jimmy or anyone else because I believe in giving this-us- a chance."
Mia is silent, her breaths coming faster as she looks back into his eyes. Determined to say everything he needs to, Parker steps close to her, hoping he isn't making a huge mistake.
"You're my best friend but there's always been something more between us. I've always noticed how amazing and gorgeous you are. I'm tired of telling myself that I'm just your friend, that I don't feel this way about you. Mia I just…I wanna give this a shot."
His heart almost bursting out of his throat, Parker closes the distance between them. He gently cups her face and lowers his lips to hers. He feels her instantly give and his last thought before drowning in her is how perfectly natural she feels in his arms. He stops noticing the sound of students walking by, of the sound of cars starting and driving past. He whole life in that instant is the taste of Mia, of her hands clutching his arms, of the feel of her hair between his fingers.
Suddenly, Mia is pulling back, her hands pressing against his chest. Both panting Parker breaks the kiss, keeping his hands on her shoulder. He searches her face and feels a sting to his heart at the tears and distress in her eyes.
"Parker-we-I," she pants from the kiss, sounding confused for the first time he has known her. "I'm sorry, but…Jimmy, I have to-"
"Jimmy, right, I'm sorry," Parker lets her go, not listening to what she is saying. Heartbroken and ego stinging he picks up his backpack, not looking at her. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have…done all that."
"Parker, wait," Mia pleads, the rare tone almost forcing him to look at her.
"Hey, Mia!" calls Jimmy as he comes around the corner of the building. "What's up Parker?"
"Right. I'll uh see you on Monday," Parker mutters, turning away and quickly walking to his car, ignoring the sound of voices behind him.
Parker lies on his bed, staring at the ceiling. He has banished himself after coming home, not wanting to take his turmoil out on his young siblings or Brennan. He figures he'll wait for Booth to get home so he can take his anger out on him, since it was his father's idea that he make a fool of himself. A small knock sounds on his door and he closes his eyes, praying for patience as he knows it's his sister.
"Come in," he calls, sitting up. He smiles at the five-year-old, feeling the strain on his face. "Hi, Tiney."
"Mommy is busy so she sent me to tell you that you have a visitor," she recites, tilting her head as she observes him. "Are you sad? Do you want a hug?"
"Yeah, come here," Parker smiles a small but true smile as he stands and picks her up, carrying her down the stairs.
Not seeing anyone but Brennan and his little brothers in the living room, he sets Chrissy down and walks to the door. As soon as he opens the door he wants to close it and go hide in his room again. But his pride and the fact that she actually looks angry stops him. Instead he steps out and closes the door behind him. Instantly Mia places a half hearted but annoyed push into his chest.
"You need to learn how to calm down and actually listen to people," she says, pushing him again. "And not leave when they're trying to tell you how they feel."
"I need to calm down?" he says shocked, dramatically rubbing his chest. "I'm not the one doing the pushing here."
"You're still not listening," she sighs in frustration.
She grabs his head and pulls him down, kissing him fiercely. Parker grabs her hips and kisses back, too stunned to do anything else. Far too quickly for both of them, she pulls back, still holding her face between her hands but with her expression much softer.
"I couldn't kiss you or make plans to go out with you when someone else thought I was with them," she explains.
"Oh," Parker breathes out, feeling stupid. "I'm sorry. I'm…an idiot."
"Yeah, but I'm used to it," Mia smiles and wraps her arms around his neck. "And to answer you question that wasn't a question: yes, I want to give us a shot."
Too much?
