Falling Over Her
Chapter 9: Thank You
Her body was warm as my one hand was firmly holding her hip pulling her towards me. I was stroking her side with my thumb. My second hand was tangled in her hair. I slowly wrap my one leg around hers pulling her closer to me. My lips find hers. They fit together like a puzzle. She is shocked for a few moments until she returns the kiss. Her one hand is playing in my hair. I kiss down her jaw and rest upon her neck nipping at it as she lets a moan slip from her mouth running her nails along my back with her other hand.
She was enjoying this as much as I was. The heat the passion it was intensifying. This dream was amazing, than I awoke. My eyes opened and I realized it was no longer a dream. I was kissing Mitchie. She was kissing back still asleep. My hand was in her hair, rubbing her hip and my leg was around hers. Wow that was some dream. I have to stop go back to sleep. But I am kissing Mitchie and god now that I have I don't think I would want to stop. SHE HAS A BOYFRIEND. My mind screams. I avoid my better judgment as I had getting into bed with her. I am about to close my eyes drift into dream land, which wasn't a dream when her eyes flew open.
Okay so she was awake. We both froze, just for a second before she started kissing back as I happily did. Why wouldn't I, I mean I have wanted to do this for a week and my dreams have been telling me that much. We kissed for probably a minute before she froze again and I did. We both looked in each other's eyes and immediately she pulled away.
"Oh my god Mitchie I am so sorry, I was dreaming and yeah" I said. We were still in the same position just not kissing. I felt a tightening in my pants and I removed my leg and hands and rolled over. I was embarrassed and so turned on, it was bad. I mean the kiss though and her lips, DAMN!
"Me too" She said softly. Was she sorry? Or was she dreaming about me too? "I'm going to get ready for school" She said and she got out of bed and heard her bathroom door close. I got up and grabbed my bag. I hated morning hard-ons and that I was even harder because of what we just did. I grabbed towels and made my way to the bathroom begging my body to go back to normal.
I turned on the water and stepped into a cold shower. I needed to cool down. Soon I was no longer hard thank god. That's why I waited until she left to leave, it would've been noticeable. I stood in the shower fully cooling down. I could still feel her kiss on my lips and it might sound wrong but I didn't want to stop. That's why I was about to pretend to be asleep again which was wrong. She was sleeping and it almost felt like I was taking advantage of her. Why did she kiss back though? Was it possible she wanted to kiss me to, well it seemed like that? My whole body had been on fire when we were kissing. I was still trying to control my sped up heart. I finally calmed down and turned the water to a warmer temperature washing my hair and getting ready for school. I got dressed then went back upstairs to her room. She was in her closet with the door closed blasting music.
I made her bed and made my appearance known telling her I would just be waiting. She called okay and I just sat on her bed looking over my notes for my test later this afternoon. Maybe because of this morning but right now I was kind of sad tutoring was over. I really wanted to keep being friends with Mitchie but with what happened and her having a boyfriend that might be difficult. She would be seeing him a lot more and she was always busy after 4, which I really want to know with what, but she won't tell me so I guess it's none of my business? I shouldn't really care, so why do I?
Soon I heard a door close and saw her walk out of her closet. She had her glasses on and her hair was up in her normal pony tail. She was wearing a white long sleeve V-neck stop. It was neatly tucked into a plaid skirt that went to her knees. She had on these clunky heels. It almost looked like she had to try to be a nerd to go to school. She didn't seem like a girl that would do that though, she seemed so true. A stupid smile went to my face. "Hey" I said
"Hi" She said making her way to her desk rummaging through a couple of bags that sat upon it.
She may be a nerd but she did look pretty. She always had it just took me forever to realise it. The clothes might not complement it but it was just the packaging, her whole outer shell was. I would like to think I almost knew her because we had spent a lot of time together. That was just that though, time it was probably over.
She soon dumped contents of one of the bags, make-up beside me and was rummaging through it. "What are you looking for" I asked
"I am praying that I have more cover up to cover this you randomly left on my neck" she said and I looked closely seeing a hicky that wasn't covered by her top. Oh shit. Wait so that actually happened to I kissed her neck and she moaned. That moan was addictive, only to hear it again. SHANE STOP NOW! My mind screamed. I needed to stop.
"Sorry my uh dream" I said and she nodded
"Its fine nothing ever happened, I just need to hide it" She said as she retrieved a bottle. "Thank god" She said and went to her bathroom. I was glad she could hide it. It kind of shook me when she said it never happened. Glad she would know that because I wouldn't be able to forget that easily. My dreams would definitely keep reminding me, I didn't know if I minded or cared. I did care she would pretend it didn't happen but why would she, she had a boyfriend.
That was the truth and I had to accept that and forget that it happened. That would be hard. She soon came out and it was covered. I closed my books and packed my bag. It was hard to not realise how pretty she looked though¸ was it that maybe, nope not happening. I shook my head as we headed downstairs it being 7:15."
She went into the kitchen and started making a lunch. I grabbed a knife to make one for myself either. We were really quiet. She was trying but it was hard for both of us to forget it happened. It was slightly awkward, that would have to change because I wanted to be friend. Although I doubted she still wanted to. We finished the sandwiched and I put the stuff away. She tossed two granola bars on the counter and two oranges
"There you go, you have juice boxes" She said smiling
"That I do" I said grabbing my bag and placing my stuff it in. I grabbed a juice box and passed it to her. "Here"
"Thanks" She said catching it and placing it in her bag.
"I'm going to head to school I will talk to you later" I asked
"Yeah let me know how it goes, good luck" She said
"Thanks for everything Mitchie"
"Anytime Shane" She said "Want a muffin?"
"Sure" I said and she handed me one "Thanks, I'll eat it on my way, bye" I said
"Bye" She said. I smiled and made my way to my car.
I don't know why but I felt my heart pang as I left the laneway. For some reason it felt like what I did this morning just ended all progress I had made and what I had done to earn her as a friend. Maybe it was for the better but honestly it didn't feel like it, not at all. I just couldn't let it distract me I had to focus on today and the test. I would get on the baseball team, be happy, get our way to the championships and bring it home for my final year. I would be focused so much it would be hard to have a friendship, I was sure we could've made it work; well now it seems little to no chance. I sighed as I made my way to school trying to forget about all that and focus on today. That is what I had to do so I would.
"Hey guys" I said high fiving them as I joined them on the stairs "How are you guys" I asked
"Amazing"
"Good"
"Awesome, tryouts next week"
All the answers I got. I was happy being back with my friends it has been a while that was for sure. "Any plans this weekend, I am not grounded anymore, last night was the end of it" I said and they all cheered
"We are going to the opening night at the movies on Friday" Bryan said "That new action film" He said
"Sounds awesome I am in" I smiled it would be fun and keep my mind of a certain someone one
"So anything else I have missed, get me back in the loop"
"You should know you're the golden boy"
"I am but what about after school" I said laughing
"Not much prom organizing starts next week; Josh here got the lake house for the after party already. Tickets are 25 bucks for the transportation there and covers the alcohol his brothers will get" Bryan said
"Awesome man" I smile at him. He has mentioned that and I am glad it worked. His lake house was absolutely amazing for sure. "You guys got dates"
"Mostly, I am taking Mandy, she has been to the lake house before and plus its almost 3 years so it's a given, if only she came to this school" Josh said.
"Well you are planning to go to school together next year so its good man" I said and he nodded. His girlfriend went to this school for arts. She was and amazing inspiring actress. She was applying to all schools for acting so Josh did for scholarships which were working out, they would decide together. The school she went to was called CSPA for short. It was California School of Performing Arts. She started in grade 10 and she was amazing. We were glad she was doing what she loved and having our best friend with her. They were perfect for each other. I had always been a little jealous but I didn't let it bother me I was happy for him, he was my best friend.
"Yeah" He said "Any more of you got dates"
"Yeah" They all chorused
"We just need to ask them, we have the ideas though, how about you?" They asked
"I don't know yet" I said honestly "And no I am not taking Andrea, the head cheerleader I rather die" I said and they all laughed
"Agreed" They said
"Well you should get a girl, there are plenty here and then you and your girlfriend can attend the prom as a power couple" Bryan said
"I don't know I'll keep that in mind" I said and we made our way into the school as the bell rang. Worst part about being the golden boy I was supposed to have a girl and be a power couple. There was no-one I wanted to be with and I had no idea who to ask to prom. Well I did, but that wasn't going to work.
The morning classes went by fast. I didn't pay attention I pretended to take notes but I was looking over everything for my English mid-term. It was important and that's all I was focused on, I was getting past in all my other classes. At lunch time I told the guys I forgot stuff at home. I took my lunch and my book and just went down the street to the Starbucks. I sat down and ate my lunch grabbing a coffee and studied for a few more minutes going over everything.
I got back to school and grabbed my pencil and pens and made my way to the class. We had an hour and half to do it and we had to only have our pens and pencils, no books so that was fine. I was ready for that. We all sat in our seats the test was face down on our desk and Mrs. Andrews closed the door when the bell rang.
"Alright this is your mid-term, good luck and you may start" She said sitting down at her desk. I flipped it over and took my time going through it. It wasn't easy but I remembered what I could and did everything I remembered. It went pretty well. I was the second to last person to leave as I reviewed it. I walked up and handed it to her. She handed me a piece of paper which showed my grammar mark. I smiled at the big red A. She smiled and I nodded leaving. I grabbed my phone and texted Mitchie.
Thanks, I got an A on my grammar, the test went well.
I was done for the day so I grabbed my bags and headed to the stairs where I was meeting up with the guys. Josh and Bryan where there already as they had finished the test pretty fast.
"Hey how'd it go?" I asked
"Good" They said and I smiled
"Same, so what's up tonight?" I asked
"We are going for pizza then hitting up the go-karts. Haven't for a while and we will be busy with try-outs. A bunch of guys and girls our going" He said
"Sounds good, I'll definitely be there" I smiled. It was great I would be hanging out with the guys tonight. That sounded good. I kind of missed their presence. Tutoring was over and I was going to have some fun. We all met up as the bell rang and got into the cars heading to the pizza palace. We must've been there for 3 hours hanging out and eating.
It was about 6:00 when we left and headed to KARTS PLUS. It was this amazing indoor and outdoor go-kart track. They go-karts went up to about 30 miles an hour which was crazy. There were races and everything. On Wednesdays was a one price for unlimited laps. Which was awesome, it was going to be a lot of fun.
We got there and went to the lockers were we kept our stuff. I took out my phone seeing a text form Mitchie.
That's good have a good one Shane
Of course that was it. I made it awkward. Whatever we are having fun tonight and I was absolutely excited for sure. I locked my phone and wallet in the lockers after I paid the 25 dollars and headed to the track. We all grabbed our helmets and put them on. We got into the go-karts and I immediately took off laughing and having fun. It felt amazing we hadn't had fun like this in a while. Sure we were childish but did I care, not at all.
Once we were done we went into the arcade and played for a while. I was having way to much fun being a kid tonight. We all took pictures being totally ridiculous. After a while we all grabbed our stuff and left. 5 of us, who didn't have an exam the next day, came back to my place. We all grabbed chips and soda and headed to the basement to play video games.
Our childish night continued as we chose the Wii and had a Mario kart challenge. Oh my god we were being so lame but having fun doing so. We always did this once in a while and we never complained. We were teenage guys sure, but we were still young at heart. It was the only way to be.
It was about 10:30 when they left. I had a lot of fun. I said hi to my parents and went up to my room telling them I will be home almost every night now. Except maybe Friday I was probably crashing at Bryan's after the movie. I sat on my bed and did some of my history homework. It was about 11 when I put it away bored and got ready for bed lying down. I wasn't exactly tired. I grabbed my phone and decided to text Mitchie. Maybe she would talk to me.
Hey
Hi, sorry I can't talk
Oh?
Studying for calculus with Adam, then bed time
Okay good luck on your test
Thanks, night Shane
Night
I closed my phone and sighed. Of course she was with Adam the other night her parents where away to do god knows what. Probably sleep together and that plagues my thoughts. Just this morning we were almost fully making out on her bed, not that either of us were totally aware of it, but still. I would feel guilty but she shouldn't and wouldn't because well she pretended it never happened. I sighed, but why couldn't I pretend like it didn't. Did I want us to both know it happened, plus nothing else would've happened it could've, I was happy my dream ended when it did.
I sighed placing my phone on my bedside table turning it off trying to get Mitchie and the thought of Adams lips against hers out of my head. I would not be able to sleep for a while so I put on music and just listened to it thinking about a lot of things, and the last few weeks.
I ended up thinking about Mitchie for a while. I would shudder knowing she was in bed right now with Adam. Why did I want to be in his place? Oh right because I was last night and the morning was amazing. I tried to keep the obvious hidden and deny it but I don't know if it was working anymore. I fell asleep as my mind kept reminding me of the memories for the last week as friends. How we hung out and everything, we were so comfortable around each other. It was 4:30am when I woke up and I just couldn't sleep anymore. I wanted fresh air, I really did.
I got out of bed leaving my pyjama pants on and slipping on a sweater. I slipped on my sneakers and quietly left my house. I left a note on the hallway table in case my parents heard the door. I stuffed my hands in my pockets. It was still dark the street lights on. The wind ruffling my hair but I didn't care. I just kept walking not knowing where I was going.
I soon ended up on familiar ground. God damn it I should've known where my feet was leading me, to Mitchie's house. I looked up to see her room had a small light on. The disturbing sight was the shadows that were clearly on the window seat. Adam and her clearly making out tangled together. I sighed as they stood up. Soon the lights went dark and I just turned and kept walking. The sun was starting to rise when I returned back to my house. It was about 6:00 there was no point even trying to sleep.
I got into a warm shower hoping it would wake me up. I had to get Mitchie out of my head and focus on anything else but her. I could do that, I would have to. I got out of the shower and got dressed heading downstairs. My mom was there and I grabbed a cup of coffee sitting at the table drinking it.
"Is something wrong Shane?" My mom said
"I don't know. I couldn't sleep I just had to go for a walk" I said
"I heard you, thanks for leaving a note, did it help"
"Not really" I said and she nodded
"If you need to talk" She said and I nodded
"Thanks mom, anything for breakfast" I asked
"Yeah I'm just putting on eggs want some"
"Sure thanks" I smiled. I had debated for a second talking to my mom about it. I didn't want to though. I have kept denying it and if I did hopefully it would just go away. I didn't know if you would but I was going to do my best to make it do so. It had to stop bothering me, it would someday, right?
I made my way to school after breakfast. I saw her and Adam arrive together and walk into the school hand-in-hand. She had a visible mark on her neck, definitely not the one I made and I silently groaned. This had to stop bothering me. She was just another nerd, but was she? UGH STOP DENYING IT AND JUST ADMIT IT. My inner voice said and I just shook my head and forced myself to join the conversation with the guys.
It was lunch time and I was sitting with the guys in the cafeteria talking. The only thing was I wasn't listening I was too busy thinking about her again. It was driving me insane. Couldn't I just stop for a day? I was zoning out, maybe I should just go home I was done English for the day anyway, the only class I had to be there for.
"Shane you in"
"SHANE!" Josh said loud catching my attention
"Yeah" I asked
"Are you in?"
"Sure whatever, I'm not feeling well I'm going to head home I will talk to you guys later" I said standing up
"Yeah bye" they all chorused and I started towards the doors. I caught her eyes for five seconds before I turned my head and left the cafeteria. I called my mom saying I wasn't feeling well and coming home and she called the school saying I was leaving. I went home and just laid down. I willed myself to fall asleep again. I plugged in my iPod and happily let my body rest. I fell asleep and for the first time in a while I didn't dream thankfully.
It was about 8:00 when I woke up. I went downstairs saying hi to my parents and seeing they left some dinner for me. I heated it up and ate it heading back to my room. I did my homework than watched a couple movies keeping my mind occupied. IT was 1am when I finished my third movie and decided to try to get a bit more sleep.
I quickly fell asleep, must've been tired but it was a bad idea as I fell asleep dreams of Mitchie flooded my mind. No matter what I stayed asleep and did my best to avoid the very sexy somewhat naughty dream my mind decided I wanted to experience. CURSE HER BEAUTY.
It was now Friday and I was in my last class the bell about to ring in 5 minutes. It was English and needless to say I was a little anxious. Mrs. Andrews was just finishing. She handed our papers out as the bell rang. Everyone left and I looked at the small slip. B+, I sigh. It was a good mark but I needed the A- to be on my team. I got my books and was about to leave.
"Shane" She called
"Yeah" I turned around
"You should be very proud with that mark" She said
"I am I just needed an A- for the average for the team that's all" I shrug
"I know but its okay you got it, you will be on the team" She said
"I will, but I didn't get the marks"
"You didn't but I knew you were getting tutored. You were lucky to have Mitchie as a tutor and should thank her. You worked hard and she told me how dedicated you were and that you made extra sessions and took time to learn. You maybe didn't get it on that test but you deserve to be on that team, you are on the list the coaches our getting tonight" She said and I smiled. Mitchie did that for me, wow she was an amazing tutor and friend.
"Thank you" I said
"No need to thank me, be proud of yourself and thank Mitchie, in all 3 years I've never got a recommendation from her, you did well Shane"
"Alright I will be sure to thank her bye Mrs. Andrews"
"Bring home the championship Shane" She called and I smiled laughing
"Will do" I said and turned leaving my class. I smile on my face. Not only was I on the team but Mitchie gave me and extra push to get there. She knew it meant a lot to me and she did that for me, wow I really needed to talk to her, I didn't want her to avoid me any longer.
I grabbed my phone on my way to my locker and sent a message.
Mitchie, I know you might not want to but I really need to talk to you, please only 10 minutes
I guess…where
The park
Okay I can only stay for a few I have to be somewhere early today
That's fine in 20?
Kay, see you then
Yup thanks
I close my phone and grab my bag. I tell the guys I will meet them at the movies later around the time it starts. I got into my car and headed straight to the park I got out of my car and leant against the hood waiting for Mitchie to arrive. Soon she did and walked over.
"Hey" I said smiling
"Hi what's up" She asked
"I just needed to thank you in person I'm on the team" I said smiling
"I really didn't do anything Shane it was all you" She said
"No it wasn't" I sigh "I only got a B on the test" She said
"Shane that is an amazing mark, but you needed an A- so how are you on the team" She said softly and carefully.
"I know I needed it. I was bummed the teacher talked to me for a bit. I need to thank you for talking to her. She bumped my grade a little so I could be on the team. You told her how dedicated about tutoring and that really helped me, so thank you" I said her and blushed a little
"It's no big deal"
"She also told me she never got a recommendation from you before" I said and she really blushed
"Shane you were my friend and you worked your ass off for every mark you got there. You deserved it. As your tutor I recommended you but the friend part of me had a bit of persuasion over the tutoring side" She said "You deserved it" She smiled
"Well thank you, will you come see a game?"
"Maybe I will see if I can for sure" She smiled "I have to go but feel good in the uniform you deserved it" She said
"Thanks" I said giving her a friendly hug as she hugged me back
"You're welcome" She said heading towards her car
"Bye" I called
"Bye" She said getting in her car and driving away. With a huge smile on my face I went home and showered getting ready for the movies tonight.
I got out of the shower and dried off. I got changed into a pair of jeans and a dark blue button up shirt. It kind of the colours reminded me of the colour of bikini Mitchie wore I couple days ago. I ran my fingers through my hair and slipped on my watch. I sat down on my bed placing my phone beside me and slipping my wallet in my pocket.
I sat there for a few minutes thinking. I was going out and having fun with the guys tonight. This week had been quite a whirlwind but a good one. I was on the team. I quickly grabbed my computer with my thought and went on the network. I changed my picture to a picture form last year. I was sliding to home base for the homerun that won the championship. There was a cloud of dust around my body. You could just make out my face as my hand hit the plate. There was the hand with the ball just above it. I had just made it and I posted a comment.
THE ARMADILLOS ARE READY THIS YEAR! TRY-OUT'S START NEXT WEEK, MONDAY AT 2:45, BE THERE EARLY. LET'S TAKE IT HOME BOYS!
I smile closing the network and sitting back on my bed before I had to leave. There was one thing I don't think was a good thing that came out of this week. I mean I didn't mind and it had been happening for a while. The first time and hopefully the only time I will have to say it out loud. I was no longer fighting it and I took a deep breath.
"I have a thing, a romantic thing for Mitchie Torres"
I whispered out like it was a secret that would be kept between me and these four walls. As I sat there thinking waiting for the time to pass so I could meet up with the boys at the movies.
A/N: Can I just say AHHH! He just admitted it, he likes her, really likes her! That is perfect. Don't worry that wasn't one of the things to be revealed. I am excited for the next chapter. I know it was short but this chapter was basically to set it up. Oh and if I remember correctly someone else is going to the movies that night as well. That's all I'm saying. Oh and he isn't a stranger about CSPA, he knows about it. I will try to get the next one up soon. I am glad I got this up so fast. So what do you want to be revealed? What do you think about him admitting it? For the next chapter to work it is in Shane's POV. The next one will be in Mitchie's. We will see where she is on all this after what is revealed. Please let me know what you think. Please read and review. Enjoy!
~Kim