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"Sorry for the mess," Katie's nose scrunched up at the sight of her apartment. I held the door open as she slipped under my arm, "Let's just say that between the newspaper and campaigning, I haven't really had time to clean up."
I held her eyes for a moment as I hovered over her and she leaned against the door. A grin somehow grew onto my face just watching her sweet lips curl upwards, "It's perfectly fine." I admitted, shaking my head. I always thought Katie was at her cutest when she spoke her thoughts aloud. I loved the way her cheeks would turn a coral pink and the way her eyes brows would knit together in stress.
"Really? I just don't want you tripping," I leaned in closer, and noted that she had been staring at my lips as well, "It's really d-dark in there…"She stuttered, suddenly nervous.
Shrugging, I felt for her hands and laced my fingers with her, "Well, then I guess you'll just have to hold my hand."
She pulled me into her apartment, keeping her fingers tightly knotted with mine, "Um, well…this is it. Nothing really special." She licked her lips softly, and turned to me, "Make yourself at ho-,"
Within in a second I had Katie in my arms bridal style, giggling against my efforts, letting out small, "Stop it, Drew" and "This isn't funny" every now and then until I had her on the couch.
…
Katie leaned in, kissing the tip of Drew's nose, "I missed this."
Drew couldn't have agreed more. Every time he was pursued by Marisol or Carmella, Katie was always the deal breaking factor. Even if he tried to forget her – which he wouldn't any time soon - she was bound to pop up.
"I missed you," Drew kept his eyes closed, basking in the sunlight of the moment. Something was just so magical; it wasn't a perfect fit, but he could get used to it. "I just can't believe that happened though, Katie."
"Me too," She admitted, tears forming in her green eyes, "How could he have known,y'know?"
Nodding, he pulled Katie closer so her head was lying directly on his heart. He was once told, the easiest way to let the one you love all the way in was to let them lay on your heart. It was like a man's invitation to their soul. That's exactly what Drew wanted; he wanted nothing more than Katie to know Drew from his soul.
He watched as her eyes fluttered close, and slowly she drifted off to sleep. It wasn't Drew's initial plan; he had so many things he wanted to ask her and share … but he couldn't wake her up now. There was just something so simple and peaceful about her sleeping. But like he mentioned before; it wasn't perfect, it was just so magical; it could work.
…
Little Miss Steaks was always busy on Saturday nights – this Saturday just so happened to be the busiest. It didn't really seem to matter; Katie and Marisol never really liked the restaurant, they always thought the food was a bit off. All American food cooked by … a Japanese couple? Drew didn't care; he had gone through enough power shakes and nutritional food through the years, everything he ate managed to taste the same all the time. KC loved it at Little Miss'; it had become his own little safe haven after his relationship with Jenna tanked. It was always his 'go to' place for cheap food.
"Thanks for the lift," Katie pushed open the door to the restaurant, only to be blasted by air conditioning and the smell of meat. "No problem, it's the least I can do. I'm just glad we can all hang out tonight as friends," Marisol's brown eyes darted towards Drew, who had been off in space since the morning, "Right Drew?"
He blinked, taking in all that Marisol had just said. Drew wished he could agree; but they just weren't there to hang out and they weren't all just friends. At least, not him and Katie.
He resorted to a slight head nod, which made him look like he was just rolling his neck around. Marisol bit her lip, an awkward silence filling the spaces between the four, "So, Katie, how's your campaign going?"
Katie's eyes lit up, "It's going great, actually. Mo is such a great competitor though, I doubt I'll win," Her eyes fell to the table. Drew watched her carefully, "Don't even worry about it. Any school would be lucky to have such a beautiful and don't forget intelligent president." He half grinned; but inside he was a freaking ray of sunshine.
Marisol smirked, grinding her teeth together. She felt so uncomfortable watching Drew fawn all over Katie; this wasn't supposed to happen.
"Oh, shoot, Mar I forgot my phone in your car. Can we go get it really quick?" KC chimed in, his eyes softening. Marisol turned to Katie, pushing her keys towards her, "Here, Katie-kins, you go. I'm not in the mood for walking."
Katie looked at Drew, giving him a sly smile, "We'll be right back." He nodded and stood up, letting KC out of the booth.
Once the two were safely out of earshot, Marisol's beaming brown eyes met Drew's wide blue ones.
"Did you think about what I told you? The offer still stands, you know."
Drew was silent for moment. It was all he thought about. He couldn't officially say he agreed or disagreed to what Marisol wanted. He couldn't deny it; she was tempting…but he had to remember; Katie was the deal breaker.
"I did think about it; in fact, it was all I thought about." Drew played with his fingers before slowly clasping them together. Marisol turned a bright crimson, the dimples in her cheeks now fully evident, "Really?"
Drew nodded, his posture tight.
"That doesn't mean anything, does it? I mean, I think about you all the time," Marisol reached out for his hand, tensely at first, but then she fully wrapped her fingers with his, "But we're still not together."
"The thing is," Drew hadn't meant for it to happen, but he squeezed back, "I care about Katie too."
"Katie's an understanding girl!" Marisol pushed, running her fingers through her hair, "Besides Drew, if you really cared about Katie, you wouldn't have thought twice about me."
His jaw tensed; partly because he was angry with what she just said. Party because it was true.
"Drew, I may have come here tonight for KC, but I really hope I'm leaving here with you." Marisol squeezed his hand again, shocking him a bit. An electric wave was sent throughout Drew, his mind now racing at the speed of light.
His phone started buzzing, and he slipped his fingers from Marisol's grip rather quickly, "Oh, um I have to take this."
His hand trembled as Marisol watched him attentively, her brown eyes sparking. "H-hello?"
"Drew, sorry, but you need to get home. It's Dad. He's at it again."Adam sounded rushed. Drew smirked; his step dad always had a habit of throwing a fit on family game nights.
As he shut his phone, he gave Marisol a kind look. "Do you think-,"
Before he could finish, Marisol already had her purse in her hands. "I guess my theory was right." She smirked, wrapping a finger around Drew's belt loop. "I'll drop you off," Her voice was low, and her eyes just spelled trouble. "I'll even take the long way."
"W-what about-,"
Marisol's arm wrapped around Drew waist, as she gently guided her arm to her shoulder, "Don't worry about it, and just leave it all to me." Drew couldn't help but stare; Marisol was very, verygood looking.
Not to mention, very manipulative.
