Beastly

Chapter 10

You know when someone is mad at you and they ignore you instead of talking out the problem? That's how Christine felt.

It's been days since their outing at the park and Erik still refuses to talk to her. In fact, he hasn't said a word to her at all! There was a time when she looked forward to getting out of bed now she dreaded it. Dreaded it because Raoul still keeps hitting on her, Carlotta is at braking point, and ,worse of all, Erik still remains silent. Save for when he plays his music.

She hoped he didn't know it but whenever he played she would be around the corner listening to him play. He didn't join her at breakfast like he usually did, he didn't eat dinner with her, he even stopped their Friday movie night!

Even though she lived with Erik she felt so alone.

It was a Tuesday morning Christine willed herself out of bed to start the day. Opening her curtains she looked outside to see a gray sky, it seemed the sky nowadays matched her mood, depressed. Fall was quickly turning into winter but it didn't matter Christine felt cold no matter what.

She dressed warmly and didn't bother with eating and left. She walked to school now it was the only highlight of her day because she was able to think.

She took her place in English waiting for class to start. Movement by the door caught her attention, she looked up to see Raoul heading straight for her. As if life couldn't better!

"Hey." he said to her as he sat in his seat.

"Hi." was all she said not looking at him.

"You ok?" he asked, concerned. She looked at him, "I'm fine." but of course she was not.

"Good, I wanted to ask you something. I'm throwing a party at my house on Friday to start off football season, would like to come?" he waited for her answer.

Her first thought was to refuse him but then again she hasn't been out of the house in weeks and Erik could probably care less if she went. "Sure, I'll go."

Raoul was taken aback he expected her to say no but she said yes. Score! step one was complete, finally. Let step two begin.

"Cool, wanna catch a movie tonight? I can pick you up and take you back home." he said.

Without thinking she blurted out, "Yeah sure, what time?" she smiled a little.

"Is six ok?" he asked a bit timidly.

"Six is perfect. Did you get homework last night?" she asked.

"Yeah I did. Why, did you have trouble?" he smirked.

"Yes it was question 3, I think." before she finished her sentence he turn for his binder and handed his paper to her.

"Here, copy what you need." he offered.

"Oh no I couldn't possibly take-" she tried. But he put his hand up to stop her.

"It's not a problem, honestly. Your probably having a hard time at home." he said.

'Hard time' was putting it mildly. "A little. Thanks." she looked at his paper and copied down the answer.

The bell rang and students began to fill the room. Carlotta entered and was glaring daggers at Christine. She took her spot next to Raoul and talked to him, for the rest of the period Christine's thoughts wondered towards Erik.

The bell rang again for second period. Raoul turned to her, "I'll see you tonight." he winked then turned for the door.

Why did she feel like she made a deal with the devil?

Raoul was walking to his fifth period when suddenly a hand grabbed his shirt and pulled him into a dark corner.

"What the hell are you talking to that Christine girl for?" Carlotta hissed.

This is just what he needed right now. "I was asking her about the homework last night that's all don't get mad, baby." he tried to pull her in for a kiss but she pushed him away.

"That's not what it looked like to me!" she glared. "I threatened her once to stay away from you don't make me do it to you."

Raoul turned her and pressed her against the wall and kissed her fiercely, she clung onto him returning his urgent kiss.

He lifted her she then wrapped her legs around his waist, Carlotta was enjoying this and wanted to go farther but they were still in school and there was always tonight…

Raoul, however, was imagining someone else wrapped around him. He imagined Christine's beautiful legs around his waist, kissing her fiercely, and…

"Not here, babe. Why don't you come over tonight at around ten-thirty." he suggested, he knew she would not say no. Raoul knew he would not get Christine in his bed tonight but Friday held possibilities, for now he was content with Carlotta being his booty call.

"Why not earlier?" she purred seductively running a finger along his chest.

"Because I got things going on with the guys, and besides my parents won't be home at that time." he smiled.

She smiled back, "Alright I'll be there at ten-thirty." she promised and walked away.

As soon as she was out of sight Raoul rolled his eyes and groaned. Carlotta was only good for one thing, sex. She was good he'll give her that but he yearned for Christine, she just looked so pleasurable…he grew hard just thinking about it!

A gentle breeze blew into Christine's face as she walked home, now that she was thinking about it she was dreading on going to the movies with Raoul. He came up to her after for her address but she told him she'll meet him at the park.

She didn't want Raoul to see where Erik lived or Erik seeing Raoul. She had told Erik she had no interest in Raoul and she going to go out with him tonight.

Ten minutes later she entered the silent apartment she went straight to room and closed the door.

He heard her come in but he dare not speak to her, it's been a month since they had spoken a word and it was his fault.

Normally, he looked forward to waking up in the mornings and seeing her beautiful face now he goes to study as soon as he wakes up and stays in there till she leaves.

What am I doing? Was this even the right choice? Of course it was it's better for both of us, he reasoned with himself. But it's not right… another voice said.

He shook his head, he didn't care, he shouldn't care but he does.

Christine looked at her clock five forty-five, time to go. She pulled on a jacket and slipped out of her room. She left Erik a note, if he cared to read it, and left.

Erik heard the front door open and close, he shot up from the piano bench and went to the rooftop. He got there just in time to see Christine heading in the direction of the park.

"Where is she going?" he whispered to himself. He raced back down the stairs, he entered the living room and noticed a piece of paper on the coffee table.

He strode towards to the table and picked up the note.

If you care to know, I'll be back in a little while,

Christine

Her words stung. It made sound like he was an irresponsible parent, oh she's got another thing coming! He will wait for her to return.

Raoul picked Christine up and they drove to the movies. Christine regretted going, he picked the movie without asking for her approval they saw a scary movie and the whole time wanted Erik's arms around her but they never came.

Finally the movie was over and Raoul took her home. She had him park a few houses away so that way he couldn't pin point Erik's apartment.

"Well good night." she said. She turned to open the car door but Raoul grabbed her wrist, she turned and looked at him. He was slowly leaning in he was going to try and kiss her!

Christine turned her face a the last second, "Good night, Raoul." then got out of the car.

Raoul was disappointed, he was so close to kissing her. Well, she obviously wasn't ready and that's ok because he still was going to get some tonight anyway. He smiled and drove off.

Christine entered the dark apartment as quietly as she could. She entered the living room and was stopped dead in her tracks.

"Where were you?" came a low cold voice. A light came on.

She winced she hoped he would be asleep. "I was out." came her reply. Her back was to him.

"I noticed." he said his voice still cold. "Where did you go?"

"The movies with a friend." she answered. She hoped he didn't see her with Raoul.

"I see." there was a pause. "Well I have a new rule for you: you are to come home straight home after school, no more late nights." he said.

"What?" she turned to him then he was sitting in a chair with his hands together and leg crossed.

"You heard me." he replied.

"You cannot keep me pinned up here!" she exclaimed rising her voice.

"Try me." he challenged. His face was expressionless he had no emotion in his voice. She glared at him, why was he doing this to her?

"First I can't talk to you without your permission, now your telling me I can't go out with friends. What's next am I going to need your permission to breath?" she was getting angry.

She dare not tell him she was invited to a party on Friday if she did he might locker her in her room.

"Don't get smart with me. I made rules you simply follow them." he said calmly.

"So what, I basically get up for school and come home?" she asked, she couldn't believe this.

"That's right. No meeting up with friends, no detours, and definitely no late nights." he simply said.

"And if I break these rules?" she dared crossing her arms and standing her ground. His glare turned menacing he stood up and advanced upon her. They were inches apart glaring at one other.

"You will suffer the consequences." he growled in low voice.

She stomped past him bumping into him on purpose and made for her room. Once he heard her door slam shut he let out a groan. If she stood there for a few more seconds he might have pulled her into his arms and kiss her passionately.

He felt the electricity between them and as he grew closer it got stronger. No he needed to keep focused.

Christine cried into her pillow for a long while, why was Erik doing this? He was acting cold, cruel, and heartless. After he's been so kind to her. Offering a home, food, clothing now he's acting rather beastly. And she hated it. But earlier when they had their face off she felt electricity pass between them. Should that be happening?

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