Where was he? It was slowly approaching 11 and Jamie just wanted to attempt to get some sleep. Tate had promised a surprise for her, she wasn't holding her breath. She didn't know what to expect but she knew not too get her hopes up to high, only for them to be crushed.
Her IPod was on full blast, she liked to block out all the weird noises and sounds that could be heard in the house late at night. Tossing and turning she she had done many times she came to the conclusion that she had been stood up. She had been stupid to let him get closer to her again, Ben told her she'd be hurt. Yeah she was pissed at him and even more so her own mother but it looked like the majority of the things he had said about Tate were true. He was indeed charming and gave out a lot of promises and sweet words, but so far hardly any of his promises came to very much.
When it got to 11:20 Jamie decided enough was enough, she had waited long enough.
Just as she flicked her lamp off she heard a loud thud coming from outside her room. Curious she got up and slowly opened the door, only to be met with a tall dark figure who revealed himself to be Tate. Jamie sighed, i guess he was here to make it up to her..
"Tate i let you in again and this is how you act." she glanced down the hall then back to his emotionless face. "what was that racket? My mum and Cole are sleeping" Tate opened his mouth to speak but was cut off when Jamie noticed the small pool of blood that surrounded him. "Tate.. what happened? you're hurt, who did it" Suddenly Jamie watched as Tate fell to his knees, he was gasping for breath.
Jamie covered her mouth, muffling her screams as she did her best to help Tate up and bring him into her bedroom. Jamie eventually found her lamp switch, put it on and helped Tate get on the bed. "just try and relax, i'll need to go clean the blood from the hall. I'll not be long" Tate turned to his side, as his breaths were getting shallower he knew for a fact he was going to die again. It was almost like how he had died the first time, being shot falling to his bed then the floor. One thing he didn't want was for Jamie to witness him passing, he wasn't exactly sure yet but he knew she still had some feelings for him. These past few months had not been atal easy for her, and those cuts on her thighs looked pretty fresh, he wanted to see no more of them.
He slowly managed to get out of his daze just as Jamie sat down next to him, with an understandably worried expression. "Tate, are you okay? can you hear me?" her voice was so needy sounding, he had to calm her down. "ugh.. don't worry about me, i'm dead, remember..?" Jamie let out a small chuckle before shaking her head "you scared to half to death. I thought you were never going to make it. Where have you been all day?" Not that she particularly cared she was just curious.
Tate pushed himself up resting his body weight on his arms "After you left the basement i tried to go make some peace with Vi, guess you can tell that that didn't go exactly to plan." he sighed "She was too shell shocked about your mums and her dads affair that she just wanted to be alone. I told her i was sorry and i hardly got as much as a glance, so then i guess i just gave up and waited back down in the basement until i came to see you" Jamie smiled "but Tate.." she pointed to his gaping wound situated just above his rob cage. "wont that need to be seen to, Moira might do it.. i know we aren't on good terms right now but she helped me" Tate shook his head, finding it cut that she was so concerned. "It's okay Jamie. I'm a ghost, i'll bleed until i eventually die then i'll be back sooner that you can say bazinga" he put his arm around her, hoping she'd let her guard down the same as she did earlier in the basement. To his delight she did, leaning in promptly for a kiss he actually enjoyed more than the one with Violet.
"i still love you Tate" Jamie said as she watched him slowly close his eyes. It wasn't long before they were opened again and a teary eyed Jamie was staring into them "don't cry for me" Tate muttered before sitting up and putting his arms around her. Jamie moved her head closer and could hear his heart beat faintly "can i ask you something?" Tate nodded.
"how many times have you died?" she fully didn't understand the concept of dying in the house then immediately coming back; in her head she thought it took longer.
"I've lost count.." he wiped a tear that was lingering on the side of her cheek "people in this house don't like me very much. And yeah who can blame them? most of them are here because of me and who i used to be. Vi still doesn't see that ive changed, i love her.. i love you. I told her i had never felt the way i felt about her to with any other girl. It's safe to say that has changed now" Jamie nodded, she knew his conflict ions were eating away at him, not just her and Violets but his own sanity his relationship with his mother and Nora. It was clear that Tate did in fact suffer the most out of all the ghosts, which she found ironic.
Jamie glanced down at his wound, no surprise it was now all healed up. "i guess you're feeling better then?" she chuckled slightly.
Tate stood up, walking over to her IPod dock. "did you get your IPod back from Violet?" Jamie nodded as she reached for it then handed him it with a curious smirk. "what are you doing Langdon. is this that surprise you told me about?" "yeah" he muttered, hoping he could find the perfect song to play.
Jamie sighed softly as she lay down in bed under her covers. "Tate this is such a buzz kill" she pulled the covers down slightly and could see him smirk "you think i'm joking? what are you even looking for.." Tate stood up, a large grin on his face as he turned to her. "this is it! perfect"
Jamie laughed "you're an absolute creep you know that" Tate just shrugged, he had been called worse.
It turned out to be another CD borrowed/stolen from her uncle that Tate had picked out; David Grays single, this years love.
Jamie was obsessed with that song and had been since she was 12, the lyrics were so beautiful and she mirrored Tate's grin when he showed her it. "great choice!" she exclaimed. "that song is amazing, why that song though? its a tad mushy don't you think.." Tate sat down on the bed "That's why i picked it. It's time Jamie, are you ready?" Jamie pushed her covers down even more as she squinted "ready for what? as ever you aren't making a bit of sense" Tate sighed softly as he opened the bed side cabinet and picked out a strip of condoms.
"Really Tate? now.. i'm not 16 yet" Tate pointed up to her wall clock on the other side of the room. "you will be soon." he smirked.
Jamie looked at the clock before glancing back to Tate who was now setting up the CD player. "put it on low, the last thing we want is my mum walking in here and seeing me having sex with a ghost" Tate laughed as he set the volume to the lowest "if that were to happen i'd need to disappear" Jamie gasped "God that's even worse! i'd be having sex with nothing.. Masturbating almost" Tate tried to keep in his laughter "look i promise if worst comes to worst i'll not go, she will see me and we can just say i'm your boyfriend or something.." Jamie nodded "i thought you were though" Tate smiled "i am i am. But for the sake of the whole house knowing i'd like to keep it under wraps as we can, y'know"
"sure" Jamie muttered. It was obvious there would be come sacrifices that came with dating a ghost, dating a ghost? she still hadn't got her head around that fact. Caspar was her favorite film as a kid and before living in 'murder house' she had never thought of ghosts in any other way, let alone that she'd be attracted to one. Tate was troubled, his family life when he was alive was a mess and he had made mistakes; just like Caspar. But this was real life however, maybe things wouldn't work out; the little faith she had was all she could hold onto.
Tate waved his hand in front of her eyes jokingly, trying to extract her attention. "Tate just get that thing on and lets do this;" it was 10 till 12.
"well someone a little eager" Tate teased as he began taking his shirt off, stupidly he had on about 3 different layers off clothing.
As she was watching silently her conscious began to kick in; 'are you sure now? think of everything he's done.. people hes hurt and murdered. You don't have long Jamie, tell him you don't feel well, anything! just don't go through with it.' Jamie gasped as she suddenly felt a hand stroking her legs, soon he would see her shame; her horribly scared thighs. "Tate wait!" Tate stopped and pulled the covers off "you okay?" he looked worried, he thought he had hurt her.
Jamie slipped off her shirt and placed it down the side of her bed "don't touch my legs.. they're horrible" she frowned slightly.
"they're beautiful Jamie. Scared or not they're yours and i don't see any wrong with them atal" Jamie glanced down, how could Tate say that. They were scared and red, anyone in there right mind would be horrified. But i guess Tate isn't in his right mind.. It was then that she smiled into his dark eyes and knew he was the one. She was now completely sure he was the one, the one who was (in her mind) going to take her virginity.
"i love you" Jamie heard as she came out of her daze. She said it back and blushed as Tate showed those gorgeous dimples of his. "i'm really glad i moved here Tate. Never thought i'd say that.. i just wish my dad was still here, i miss him so much" Tate nodded "i can't really relate Jamie was i'm sorry you have been through so much, partly ive been to blame but from now on i will be here, whenever you need me" Jamie pushed herself up to kiss him, Tate joined in and it turned into red hot passion; Tate slowly sidled his hands under her bottom making her squirm a bit then pulled her closer and began kissing her neck. Jamie moved her hand down to his crotch and started grouping it softly; as soon as she heard Tate's muffled moans she knew he was into it as much as she was. The song was put on repeat and was already finishing for the first time. Tate kissed her forehead before getting on his knees and pulling down his boxers. Jamie was gobsmacked at how big it was, Gareth's could never compare. She found herself staring not being able to look away; "big enough?" Tate asked smirking more than he had ever done before.
"yeah! i want it Tate.. get it inside me" Tate looked at her wide eyed. He couldn't believe how much she wanted him, that was something to wasn't used to. Yeah there was a group of girls that wanted him but never the one he did.. Even Vi was a bit taken aback when Tate brought up the idea of sex. This was new for him but he loved it, he loved her, it was so perfect!
Jamie started tugging on Tate's hair, Tate took a quick glance up at the clock then turned back to her with a smirk. "Happy Birthday my angel" Jamie blushed once again as she gripped tighter onto his long blonde wavy locks. "i love you Tate." at once both teenagers locked themselves into another long passionate kiss. Not knowing where to put there hands they just started caressing each others most tender parts, the sexual frustration was building up but Tate needed to be sure she actually wanted it.
"If i hurt you please tell me to stop.." Tate muttered as he felt himself getting a hard on. "I've been waiting for this for a long time.. and i have a confession to make Tate" Tate lifted his face up from her breasts, waiting for her to elaborate. Jamie pushed her pillows up so's they were level to Tate's wide eyes. "I'm afraid you'll hate me if i say.." Tate clasped his hand in hers and started gently stroking "It's me Jamie. I've most certainly done worse.. and i could never hate you" Jamie shrugged; that was true but a little voice inside her head kept telling her to keep hush hush, she knew Tate would still be with her either way but still, it was hard.
"Okay i'll tell you..." she blurted out eventually.
She caught Tate's worried gaze "I'm not a virgin.. me and Gareth, we had sex." Jamie bit her lip hard, expecting all hell to brake loose. Tate would inflict his anger onto her and run off back to Violet, leaving her alone, again. The silence was killing her, Tate wrapped his arms around her without uttering a word, it was still sinking in.
In his wildest dreams (and yes they were as wild as ever) Tate never expected Jamie to come out with that. He understood now how nervous and scared she was, that bastard Gareth had not only taken a chunk out of her lower back but he had also took her virginity. The anger he started to feel was not towards Jamie but towards Gareth. How dare he, but then if she consented?.. Tate stayed silent, needing for Jamie to tell him more.
"God knows what you think of me now... it was consensual but by god you have no idea how much i regret it. Especially loosing it to him, the guy that shot up my school and shot me. Sorry for ruining our moment Tate.. a part of me just needed to get that off my chest" Tate nodded, even though he had barely heard what she had said; his head was too busy in deep thought.
The tense atmosphere only got worse when Jamie sat up to kiss Tate and he never kissed back; 'great Jamie, now you've gone and done it'
Tate noticed Jamie's change in mood "no no. Please don't be sad.. i just need time. To.. to get my head around it"
This Years Love had now repeated another 4 times and it seemed like neither of them were in the mood anymore. Tate was still hovering above Jamie. He kissed her cheek softly before moving his mouth up to her ear; "I wont force you.. i'm still up for this if you are" Jamie's eyes widened, she didn't understand. Why would he want to? Maybe because she had been so forgiving at all the mistakes he had made.. but still, Gareth shot her, Tate hated his guts. Somewhere inside she knew he'd feel jealous that he was the one that 'actually' took her virginity. No doubt it would eat away at him, after all Tate was one to hold grudges, why should this be any different.
Jamie looked up into his eyes which were almost sticking out of his head; 'hurry up, say something damn it' ; "no.. yeah! i still wanna do it. I just don't want you to think of me as a slut.. i wouldn't blame you if you did" Tate shook his head "don't ever say that about yourself Jamie. You're perfect, both you and Violet are the most beautifulest human beings to ever walk this filthy horror show of a world. I mean that" he smiled and after not getting one back he bit his lip, maybe it wasn't wise to mention Violet..
God why did he have to bring Violet into every deep conversations they had, it was bad enough knowing she was stuck in the house with him but just as she was beginning to forget that Tate also loved someone else Jamie was again reminded of the fact. "Tate i love you.. can we continue?"
It was slowly approaching 1 and she knew it would be an early rise for her in the morning.
Tate gave a quick nod before getting straight back into caressing her totally naked body, also trying to build up the boner he had before. After a few minutes of role play Tate was too horny that he couldn't control his loud grunts and moans, lucky for him neither could Jamie. It was like the tense scene before had been totally forgotten and it was just them again, no interruptions and no Violet.
Of course it was no surprise that Tate found it easy to thrust in and out but lucky for him she was still reasonably tight, he smirked to himself.
Jamie felt like she was in another world, it was different from when she done it with Gareth, she actually never had to pretend this time. It was Tate who was making love with her, not her slightly nerdy on and off friend from school. Jamie pulled her hair back behind her ears, moaning softly into Tate's ear asking for more. "please Tate... harder! aw i love you, please!" Without hesitation Tate did as he was asked, with no complaints. Both the teens climaxed together all off 30 seconds later, sheer bliss pumping through every muscle in their bodies.
"how did i.. i do?" Tate asked, still breathing heavily.
Jamie too was regaining her breath "amazing! the best. Thank you for the birthday present" she grinned as she tugged once again at his now tangled moist hair. "You're so handsome you know" she blurted out, not knowing at first if she had actually said that out loud.
Tate put his arm carefully around her "and you're so beautiful. And no need to say thank you, ive been wanting to do that with you for weeks.." he turned his head slightly, not wanting Jamie to see him blushing. Jamie turned his head back "don't do that.. i like to see those precious dimples of yours" They both laughed.
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The next morning as expected Susan came in bright and early pulled the covers off Jamie and bluntly told her to get up. Jamie sighed before sitting up and making her way to the toilet; she was due her period any day now and she desperately hoped she would be lucky enough not for them to start today.
Luckily she hadn't.. "yuss" she said as she left the bathroom and bumped into Cole "watch it dweeb" she hissed, she had no idea why she was in such a fowl mood all of a sudden. Cole chuckled "whatever.. you should watch where you're going." Without a word she pushed by him walked into her room and slammed the door.
Once again Tate had deserted her, without a word.. she began to wonder if she had been dreaming just as the front door bell rang, startling her and making her drop her phone. "shit!" she whispered before leaning down picking it up and noticing the amount of missed calls she had. All from her dad, Jason.
Before she could find him in her small list of contacts the door sounded again. She sighed deeply "guess i'll get it since no one else will" Susan was up and dressed, dancing around in the kitchen, probably making everyone's breakfast. She was either ignoring the door or was completely oblivious to it.. Jamie stamped her way down the stairs and pulled the door open wide.
To her shock and confusion it was her father standing smiling brightly at her. "good morning princess. Happy 16th birthday!" he reached his loving arms out to give her a hug, she too wrapped her arms around him; finally gotten over the initial shock and now just happy to receive a hug from her recently absent father. She had missed the way his hugs made her feel utterly protected. Jamie had and continues to be a total daddies girl.
i know its pretty shitty but ive had a busy few weeks and i basically just rushed the ending, sorry.
Still review please, the next chapter shouldn't be too long but in the coming weeks i'll be starting college and that so updates on chapters could be a tad slow.
Anyways, i can't wait to continue writing this xD