Chapter Twelve

One day anniversary

"It's a nice place." Jayden commented, as we sat at the kitchen table. I didn't really acknowledge that he was talking until he began to speak again. "Worried about your friend aren't you, don't worry I'm sure he'll be fine." He calmly spoke while clasping the palm of my hand in-between his two, he then gave me a reassuring smile. We both then turned are heads after hearing the slamming of a door, Rick was storming upstairs. "It's ok, you can go see him, I need to talk to Tracy anyway." Jayden allowed, giving me another smile. After smiling back I got up to see Rick. I was still in shock about the kiss, but I still wanted to see if he was alright. I then knocked on bedroom door; I knew it was his as it was slightly open.

"Are you ok Rick?" I asked him, slowly walking into his room. He was sitting on his bed with his back to me. I waited a minute for a reply, but it didn't come, so I continued to talk. "I'm sorry about the other day…When you kissed me, I shouldn't of acted like I did, I…I like you I do, but I just didn't know how to react, I mean I've never been kissed before." Rick then turned around to look at me.

"It's was my fault I shouldn't of kissed you so soon. But I really like you, ya no." Rick confessed slowly getting up and walking closer towards me. "I've never kissed anyone before either; I've never felt this way about someone before." He was now stood about an inch way from me. He eyes began to gaze into mine as he slowly grabbed hold of my hands.

"I've never felt this way about anyone before, either. It's strange, kind of like I'm happy but scared of losing you at the same time, what should we do?" I told Rick.

"I don't wanna lose you, I wanna be with you. Is that what you want? To be with me? Rick question with a sense of fear that I might say no. I continued to smile at Rick, and suddenly a thousand thoughts rushed into my head. Was this some sort of sick joke? Did Rick really like me? Did I really like Rick? Without a second thought, I slowly leaned forward towards Rick, closing the small gap that once separated us. I closed my eyes tightly as did Rick, and carried one moving forwards until my lips touch his. A warm feeling grow in my stomach as are lips were still touching and Rick began moving his one of his hands up and down my back, while keeping his other holding on the back of my head. We both then opened are eyes, and gave each other a smile before giving each other a tight, hug. When we separated I looked at Ricks face, and lifted the back of my hand to stroke his brushed eye.

"How did you get this?" I ask Rick in a concerned tone.

"Doesn't matter you should of seen the other guy." Rick laughed. I looked at him again with concern in my eyes, he could see I didn't find it funny. He took a deep breath in, and began to speak, "Electra was mouthing off about you, and when I told her to stop, Johnny started having a go at me. He wouldn't drop it, so I hit him, and well…you can guess the rest." Before I could reply I felt myself, rapping myself around Rick, hugging him tightly. A moment passed and we were still holding on to one another. A knock then came at the door,

"Tara, are you in there, it's me Jayden." Jayden asked from the other side of the door. Rick and I separated, Rick gave me a smile, and I then walk up to the door.

"Hi." Jayden grinned, "Is Rick alright?" Rick then stood up and came to the door still smiling.

"I'm fine thanks." Rick smirked.

"Good, I'm Jayden by the way, Jayden Hayes." Jayden greeted, while shaking Ricks hand. "Tara, I was wondering if I could just talk to you for a moment."

"Err, I'll just nip to the bathroom." Rick told us, as he left his room and headed for the bathroom. Jayden close the door and sat on Rick's bed.

"So, I just came to tell you that I'm leaving now. I was going to stay and have a little chat with you, but considering the circumstances with Rick, i think you'll want to stay and talk with him. But I'll be back tomorrow morning if that's alright?" I nodded at Jayden. He put his hand on my knee, smiled and said ok, we then exchanged goodbyes and then he left, allowing Rick back into his room.

"Who's that?" Rick ask sitting on his bed next to me.

"Tracy, Mike and Gina think I need someone to talk to for help, and well, that's him." I replied, a little embarrassed. Rick gave me a comforting smile,

"It's ok, you don't need to be embarrassed around me." Rick smiled. Grabbing hold of my hand, he lifted his phone out from his pocket, and held it in front of our faces. "Smile." He grinned before taking a picture of us. He then turned his phone around, on the screen was a picture just taken of me and Rick. "I'll send it to your phone, it can be are background." For a few moments we sat in silence until I decided to ask Rick a question.

"What did Electra say about me?" we both locked eyes with each other, until Rick drop his head to the ground.

"You shouldn't let it bother you; she's always mouthing off about people. And Johnny's just a sheep; he'll say or do anything that he thinks will impress Electra." Rick empathized, putting his phone in his pocket. I continued to look at Rick, pleaded him to tell me.

"Electra and Johnny are both in my class, and when the teacher told us a new kid, you, would be coming on Monday Electra told everyone they should watch out, she told them you keep waking up at night screaming."

"Great, know everyone's ganna think I'm some sort of freak." I cried.

"Don't worry about it, I mean Electra insulted nearly everyone in the class, they make up their own opinions about you. And if anyone says anything, they'll have me to answer to."

I then gave Rick a smile before he began to speak once more. "Its five to three, Mike one his way to school, to pick everyone up now. How about we go out, I can take you on a proper date. Somewhere romantic, like out for a meal or to the cinema or bowling. Somewhere quiet and private, away from everyone else; so we can celebrate are first day of being together. "

"That sounds great, but we're both grounded. I don't want you getting in even more trouble." I explained.

"We'll be in and out of here in no time, and even if we do get caught it'll be worth it."

I then smiled at Rick in agreement. "The cinema it is then." And just like that we were off.