Chapter 10

Mattie POV

It's been a few days and I've been visiting Boris a lot. We always had fun in the amusement park. I enjoyed getting on the big rides with him. At first, Alice would come with me. But after a while she stopped coming saying we would have more fun without her. I had told her that it was fine if she came along, but she insisted on staying. Elliot didn't seem to mind and I appreciated that. At the moment, I was panting for air with Boris right behind me. We had just gotten off a particularly huge ride and it took my breath away. Literally. I was laughing and holding onto him while he doubled over from how hard he was laughing. After a while, we were both reduced to just coughing and giggling. We went to go sit on a nearby bench. Just as I sat down, I immediately shot up with a painful yelp. A large splinter was sticking up from the bench and had some of my blood on it. I looked down at my inner upper thigh and saw a gash. It wasn't very deep but it was painful.

"Are you okay?" Boris asked worried. I gave a small nod. I touched the gash and whimpered a bit. It burned so bad. "Come on." He said as he carried me bridal style. I instinctively wrapped my arms around his shoulders as he trotted off to his house. He laid me down on his bed and started sliding off my shorts. I blushed.

"Woah! What are you doing?!" I yelled as I pushed him away by his head.

"My saliva can cure wounds." He said and I blinked in surprise. I didn't notice he had slipped off my shorts until I felt something cool press up high against my inner thigh. I blushed and looked down to see Boris with his head between my legs and licking the gash. I weakly pushed him away.

"Boris! This looks so wrong!" I practically squealed. He continued to lick the gash and I let my head fall back with a pleased hum coming out of my throat. I fisted his hair in my hand to keep on the gash and nowhere else in case he got some funny ideas. He grabbed my thighs and put them on his shoulders so he wouldn't be positioned as awkwardly. I let out shaky breaths as his cool sandpaper tongue kept licking over the cut. It felt nice. He stopped a few minutes later. I looked down and all I saw was a faint scar. I smiled and hugged him.

"Better?" He asked hugging me back. I nodded with a happy smile.

"Much better. Thank you." I said getting up and reaching for my shorts. I slipped them on and saw a rip where the scar is. I frowned. I really liked these shorts. "Well, I should be going now." I said. Boris nodded with a smile.

"Okay, come back anytime." He said cheerfully. I nodded and walked out. I walked back to the mansion.

Elliot POV

I stomped my way back into the mansion. I was still trying to process what I saw. I thought I'd join Mattie at the amusement park to see what she was up to and image my surprise when I see Boris run off with her in his arms. I was curious as to why he would suddenly run off with her, so naturally I followed them. I couldn't believe it. From what I was able to see, Mattie was lying on the cat's bed with her shorts discarded on the floor. She had her head back and had a pleasured hum coming out of her throat. Her thighs were on Boris's shoulders and his head was between her legs. She had her hand fisted in his hair keeping him in place. My eyes were wide and I could feel the hurt and betrayal wash through me. I didn't think much of it when she would visit him so often. Has she been cheating on me behind my back? I was not enough? I was in my room when suddenly she walked in. She smiled at me and I just stared at her.

"Hi Elliot." She said smiling as she pecked my lips. I turned away from her and she tilted her head confused. I turned my back to her.

"Mattie, I don't think we should be together anymore." I said. I could hear her small gasp.

"Why?" She whispered. As much as she's hurt me, I don't want to hurt her.

"I don't think I'm the right person for you." I said.

"W-was it something I did or didn't do?" She asked. Okay, forget not hurting her. I whipped around and she leaned away from the violent action.

"Yes Martha, it was something you did." I hissed as I stood up. I towered over her and she took a step back.

"What did I do?" She asked confused.

"Don't play stupid!" I practically yelled. Does... Does she think I'm a fool? "I saw you! With my very own eyes! You were in the Cat's bed with him! Is that why you've been going to see him so often?!" I yelled. She took another step back and slowly shook her head.

"Elliot, it's not what it looked like-"

"Do you think I'm stupid?! I could see your expression and I could hear your hums of pleasure! Just own up to it and admit it!" I yelled. I just felt so hurt. I... I honestly love this young woman. But I guess she doesn't reciprocate the feeling. She but her lip.

"If only you'd let me explain-" She started off desperately.

"I don't want any of the sick details." I said coldly as I turned my back to her. I felt like I was slowly being ripped apart. If I wasn't enough and she wanted someone else, then so be it. Who am I to deny her that? I could hear her soft footsteps go out the door and fade down the hall. I clenched my fist and punched my desk breaking it in half. It just hurts so much!

Mattie POV

I could barely contain my tears as I walked out and down the hall. Of only he'd let me explain, then he'd see how big of a misunderstanding it was. I wiped a stray tear as I walked into Alice's room. I closed the door behind me and let the tears flow freely.

"Mattie?! Whats wrong?!" She exclaimed as she hugged me.

"Elliot just broke up with me." I whimpered.

"What! Why?!" She asked as she sat me down. I explained everything and even showed her the scar and ripped shorts as proof. She bit her lip. "I'm sorry Mattie." She said sympathetically.

"I just can't believe he wouldn't even let me explain myself." I said hiccuping.

"I'm sorry your first relationship had to end this way." She said hugging me. It's true, Elliot is my first boyfriend. I had never felt so strongly about someone before. I thought what we had was special. I let go and walked to the window. I opened it and sat with my legs hanging out.

"I'm going to disappear for a while." I said. Alice sighed but nodded.

"If that's what you need, then take your time." She said. I smiled before jumping down. I landed lightly on my feet and ran through the gardens. I made it outside and snuck past the twins who were slacking off again. I ran through the forest. I'll disappear for a while so I can get my shit straight. I need to really reflect on things. I passed by the Heart Castle and slowed to a stop. Hmm, I haven't seen Vivaldi in a while, I should take this opportunity to see her. I trotted through the doors and to the throne room. When I walked in she smiled at me.

"Ah, we are pleased to see you Alice." She said in her smooth voice.

"I'm Mattie." I said sweatdropping.

"Ah yes of course, our apologies. How are you?" She asked wrapping an arm around my shoulders.

"I'm not doing so well at the moment and wanted to get away for a while. I was thinking I'd visit you while I'm at it." I said smiling. She smiled at me softly.

"We sense you have had your feelings hurt." She said and I gave a small nod. "Come, you can speak with us and hopefully you'll feel better." She said as she led me to her room.

Elliot POV

Alice suddenly barged through my door. I could tell it was her because she was wearing her dress. She looked livid. She slammed the door behind her and it sounded like a normal door closing with her strength. She marched up t me and crossed her arms.

"Elliot March! Do you have any idea what you've just done?!" She yelled at me.

"Alice I-" I started but she interrupted me.

"Couldn't you've just let Mattie explain?! Now you two are broken up because of some stupid misunderstanding!" She yelled.

"Well I- Wait, misunderstanding?" I asked confused.

"Yes! A misunderstanding!" She yelled. I blinked and she began to explain how Mattie got a gash and how Boris licked it and how now there was only a scar. I had a stoney expression.

"M-misunderstanding?..." I said weakly. She nodded.

"Yes, and now Mattie's gone away and won't be back for a while." She said huffing. I whipped my head to look at her.

"Gone away?! Where?!" I yelled and she shrugged.

"I dunno. But I recommend just waiting until she comes back. If she doesn't want to be found, she won't be." Alice said. I froze. Oh god, what have I done?! No wonder she looked so confused and desperate to explain! I just hope I can apologize.