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I looked at her, she looked at me and we gravitated toward each other. Closer and closer, I could feel her breathe on my face...
"Who's at the door Trent?" my mom yelled from upstairs.
We both snapped out of it. I didn't want my mom to see her, at least not right now.
"Go around the back, I'll meet you at my window" I whispered to Gwen frantically.
She nodded confused. We both hear footsteps.
"Hurry," I prompted and closed the door.
"Trent. Who was that?" my mom asked as she climbed down.
"Don't worry about it. Just some solicitor" I bluffed.
"Really?" she said looking out the window from the steps. I reflexively moved to block her view. She looked at me suspicous.
"I said don't worry about it mom" I reassured.
"Hmm" she mumbled and went up stairs.
"Goodnight" I called after her.
"Sure." I heard her say.
That was close, I thought relieved. I hope she can still trust me, even after everything that's happened. Oh right, Gwen.
I went up the stairs excited to my room. I tried again to open my window. It took a little effort but I eventually got it up.
I looked down into the darkness and immediately saw her pale figure staring up at me. Her arms were crossed and she didn't look pleased.
"Hey, ummm I hadn't exactly thought of how to get you up" I admitted sheepishly.
"Don't worry about it. I'll see you later" she said pacing backward.
"Wait! When?" I asked after she stopped.
She shrugged.
"I won't go to school, just come when my family is gone" I suggested.
"Sure" she agreed and smiled. She started walking again.
"Wait."
She turned again.
"Where are you going to stay?"
She shrugged again and pulled out a wad of cash "Is this enough for a hotel?"
I smiled "Yeah, just don't get ripped off" I laughed.
She looked confused at my word choice "Alright, bye then."
"For now."
She raised an eyebrow, smiled and headed for the road. I watched her walk it was probably the first time she actually had to walk anywhere. I just hope she doesn't get kidnapped or something, but I'm pretty sure she can take care of herself ,that's probably how she got the money. I laughed.
Next Morning
"Get up already! You are making me late!"
"Go away" I said and muffled my voice under the sheets.
"No, we have school in like... twenty minutes!" Paula yelled ripping off my sheets.
I groaned and pulled my sheets back. "Can't you see I'm sick! I'm not going to school, so go by yourself."
"What do you have?" she asked keeping her tone angry.
"My stomach hurts like crazy. I think I might throw up right now" I said pretending to gag.
"Okay whatever, explain it to mom because I'm not getting in trouble for you" she said leaving.
"Wait, you're just gonna leave me here unattended?"
"As I recall you wanted me to leave , so make up your mind. Do you have a stomach ache or not?" she asked tilting her head waiting for my answer.
I looked at her and faked a wince of pain. She rolled her eyes.
"I'm out of here."
I waited until I heard her car leave, then waited five minutes more. I got up and checked my window. Nothing. I tiptoed into the hallway towards my parents' room and cracked open the door. No one. Okay I'm safe.
Later
I've been around the house at least four times, I've looked out every window, but no sign of Gwen. Defeated, I go outside and sit out in the fields.
A car passes every couple minutes and I watch each one dissapear into the never ending road. I'm starting to think that she's not coming. I watch the road for a couple more minutes. Nothing. I sigh heavily and throw myself back. Watching the clouds is way more interesting. I let my mind wander as my eyes start to droop. I fight to keep them open but then decide there's no point.
They're almost shut and I see the sky one last time before...
"Whoa!" I gasp.
Gwen's pale and still beat up face startled me.
"Jeez Gwen, did you go to the hotel like that?"
"I didn't go to a hotel. It's nice to see you too" she muttered.
"Sorry. Wait, what? You did'nt go to a hotel? Where did you sleep?"
"A place that I know" she answered simply.
"Did this place happen to be in the fields?"
"Yes."
"Gwen that's not safe. Why didn't you just go to a hotel?"
"I was scared."
"Why?"
"You're the only person I've ever spoken to."
"People aren't so bad, you just have to be careful" I told her understanding what she must feel like.
We stayed silent for a moment.
"How did you get so messed up anyway? Who did that to you?" I asked angry.
"No one did."
"Then how- "she cut me off.
"Lashawna told you we have to fall to become human. Falling hurts. I should know that now."
"You didn't have to do this for me" I said silently.
"I would have been in trouble anyway. You're not supposed to talk to humans" she smiled.
"Sorry, so where do you come from? Heaven? Space?"
"I'm not supposed to answer questions like that."
"You were'nt supposed to talk to me."
She smiled again "It's not my fault you seduced me" she said calmly. I on the other hand was flattered by the word seduced.
"What?" she asked.
"Nothing. You should take a shower and have a change of clothes. Come inside" I said taking her hand.
Once we were inside, I led her to the bathroom.
"I'm hungry?" she asked touching her stomach.
"You'll eat later, first you should...take a shower" I gulped.
She looked at all the objects in the room and looked confused.
"I have no idea what any of these things are for." She walked to the sink and put her hand on it.
"Except this. I've seen people use this before."
"Well, the shower is easy you just have to get in and turn the knobs for the water to come out" I instructed.
She stepped in and reached for the knob.
"Wait! You have to...(clears throat) undress first."
"Oh, right" she blushed. "What about that thing?" she asked pointing to the toilet.
"We'll get to that later, unless you have any... umm urges?" I asked uneasy.
"What?" she asked confused.
"Nothing...strange?" I asked again.
"No."
"Then you're good. There's soap and shampoo. I'll look for something that you can change into."
"Alright" she said looking at the shower scared.
Once I stepped out I laughed.
I thought she might be Paula's size but Paula would notice if I took any of her things. My mom is way too big but I'll give it a shot.
I was looking it my mom's closet for anything smaller that usual when...
"Aaaaahhh!" Gwen screams and I hear a loud thump.
I quickly throw the shirt I picked and rush to the bathroom door. I start turning the knob slowly so she knows I'm coming.
"Don't come in!" she yells.
"What happened?" I call through the door with my hand still on the knob.
"Nothing, just don't come in" she called back.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes.." she called nervous.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Okay" I said uneasy and went back to my mom's closet. I picked out the smallest pair of pants I could find and a extremely long tank top which was the only thing that didn't have overgrown sleeves. Sorry mom. I took the pieces and headed to the bathroom.
"Gwen, I'm just going to put these clothes in. Sorry, but they're the best I could do."
"Okay" I heard her shiver.
I cracked the door open and put my hand through with the clothes. I felt her grab them. I headed downstairs and turned on the T.V. I flipped through all the channels but gave up.
"Hey where's my guitar?" I said out loud genuinely concerned. I ran down to the basement, found the case and headed upstairs again. I settled on the couch and started strumming a few notes. I lost myself playing one of my favorite songs until I was interrupted by Gwen's voice.
"That's nice" she said from the staircase.
All the blood stains were gone, but I could still see some of her bruises. The humongous shirt I gave her overlapped the pants, which she was holding at the waist.
"I'm really sorry about that" I apologized again.
"Don't worry about it" she said scanning herself.
"What happened?" I asked recalling before.
"Nothing, I just thought water would feel a lot differently" she shivered.
I thought about what she said and laughed. She blushed and I stopped to stare.
"What?"
"Nothing. Here let me help you down, those pants will probably trip you" I said getting up and heading towards her.
"You don't have to.."
"It's my turn to carry you" I smiled thinking about before.
She was easy to carry and really I just wanted an excuse to touch her. Her dark eyes looked up at me. I didn't look away embarrassed this time.
I can feel her. She can feel me.
We inch closer...
She's here. I'm here.
A familiar noise comes close, and I look up.
My parents are here too.
I seem to always end in a cliffhanger, sorry. Anyway I won't give up on Gwen and Trent, even though the creators didn't put Trent in Total Drama World Tour, and are making Gwen like Duncan. What a shame...Thanks for reviewing and for still writing Gwen and Trent fanfics. GxT Forever!