A/N: Wow thanks for the awesome reviews guys! I really wanted to update so this is somewhat short. Don't worry it's at least 400+. Oh, and who watched the Jonas Brothers 3D movie and thought that it was awesome?! Btw, I'm hecka jealous! One of my BFF's friend MET THE JONAS BROTHERS!!! Yep, she met them at the San Fransisco airport at a meet and greet. NOT FAIR! I SHOULD OF BEEN THERE!
Chapter Thirteen: Run Away With Me
"Of course I love you!" Nate answered back, almost mad because Alex would ask a question like that. Alex winced a little, but ignored it all. She was too angry, too betrayed. He stood up from the desk and gripped onto the wooden edges of the table. "Why would you ask a question like that?" he asked in a softer tone. Alex walked quickly towards him and stopped until only her father's desk was separating them.
"You really are an idiot, Nate. You're seriously asking me why I'm asking a question like that? Hmm, let me think - you're ruining my life! Why the hell would you sabotage my daddy's company like this?!" Alex screamed at him. Nate didn't answer again. He just breathed slowly as Alex cried. Alex slammed her hand on the desk impatiently. "Answer me, God damn it!" she yelled.
"Alex, I love you more than life. You got to believe me." Nate said, not wanting to expose his father. He knew that he would be in bigger trouble with Donovan than Conrad and the rest of his company and the government if he ever told Alex the complete truth. "I love you so much." Nate added. Alex screamed into the air and stomped her foot on the floor.
"No! You! Don't!" she yelled, taking a short pause after each word. Nate took a small step back, surprised at Alex's tone. "Admit it, Nate, you're just like all of those other guys out there! You just want me for sex! But I gotta say, you're definitely the best liar out of all of them. You actually got me to believe that you actually loved me." Alex said. Right there, that completely broke Nate's heart.
"Alex," Nate whispered, not knowing what to say after that. The two just kept on looking at each other, feeling a tremendous amount of pain. The silenced annoyed Alex again.
"Get out of my house and don't ever let me see you ever again!" Alex yelled, pointing at the door. Nate shook his head, not wanting to. "I said to get out! Leave! I never want to see you! Go away!" she continued, ready to throw a ballistic fit. When she saw that Nate wasn't even moving, Alex practically lost it. She slid down the side of the desk and cried. "Leave me alone, Nate!" she screamed in between her tears as she hit the side of the desk.
Nate ran up to her, taking her into his arms. Alex squirmed, trying to get out of his grasp, but Nate was a lot stronger. He held onto her tightly, making sure that she wouldn't get out. "Alex, we're going to settle this whether you like it or not." Nate said. He scooped her up and carried her into his car. Alex kicked and yelled, trying to get away, but Nate's grip was just too tight. Alex gave up once he sat her on his passenger seat and buckled her seatbelt.
The two were quiet in the car ride. Alex didn't even bother to ask what Nate was doing and why. She just sat there, not uttering a single word. The only sounds they could hear were the wind rushing past them and the tears and whimpers coming from Alex. She was confused, absolutely angry, but more importantly, she was sad. Sad was something Alex dreaded feeling was glad that she hasn't been feeling it for a long time. It was all coming back though. From the looks of it, that unwanted feeling was going to keep close to her for quite a while.
Nate stopped in front of a Hilton hotel. Alex grew even more confused and sort of paranoid. She was only wearing a bathrobe anyways. She pressed the thin towel-like cloth onto her body as Nate parked his car. He got out and opened the door for Alex. Alex reluctantly got up and leaned on the car. Nate took her arm and dragged her inside of the large hotel. People stared at them, wondering what two teenagers, one who happens to be only in a bathrobe, were doing in a Marriot hotel.
They ignored everyone as Nate got them a room. Once the room key was handed to him, Nate grabbed Alex again and took her to their room. The elevator ride was short since they were on the first floor and their room was easily seen. Nate unlocked the door and dragged Alex in. Nate took off his sweatshirt and sweater vest, feeling hot in the room. He turned on the air-conditioning as he un-tucked his shirt and took out the belt that was looped around his pants.
Alex sat on the bed and continued to cry. Nate turned to her and bit the inside of his cheek. He watched as Alex buried her face into her hands and cried. He just stood there as she was breaking down. He did nothing as she was feeling the worst pain of her life. Nate couldn't believe himself. If he loved her so much, why couldn't he comfort her, why couldn't he beg for her forgiveness, why could he do nothing?
Alex coughed up her tears as Nate kept on looking at her. Nate frowned, staring at her as she cried. He reached out to her, wanting to run his fingers through her hair, but Alex slapped his hand away. "Why did you take me here? I want to go home. Take me home." Alex said, but not confidently. She sounded so lost and hopeless. Nate bend down in front of her and placed his hands on here legs. Alex pushed him away, but Nate still stood still. "Don't touch me." she whispered. She looked into his eyes and burst into more tears. "I hate that I love you so fucking much!"
"I fucking love you too! Why won't you believe me?!" Nate yelled back. He regretted it as Alex cried even more. Nate grabbed her hands and held onto them tightly. He knelt onto the floor in front of her and looked straight into her eyes. "I. Love. You." he said sincerely. With that, Nate pulled Alex into a sloppy kiss, making sure to taste every inch of her mouth. The two stumbled and ended up falling on top of each other. Alex pulled away, panting. She slapped Nate across the face. Nate winced, touching his cheek, but forgot all about the pain once he felt Alex's lips on his again. He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back.
"You're such a fucking good tease." Alex breathed out once she felt Nate's tongue touching her skin again. Nate gripped onto her calves, pressing her closely to her body as he thrust his pelvis onto her hips. Alex shut her eyes as she let out a pleasured moan. Nate nipped on her sensitive skin and led a trail of wet kisses until he reached her lips again. His hands traveled their way up, under the bathrobe, feeling her exposed vagina. Alex moaned into Nate's mouth as she felt him touching her again. Nate lost all of his tolerance and tore the bathrobe off of Alex. Alex rubbed her hands on Nate's chest and down until she got to his pants. She unzipped the quickly and Nate kicked his pants off.
"You're the only person I want, Alex." Nate said as he repositioned themselves so that he was on top. He took a chance to look at her once again exposed body. Alex bit her lip and looked down. Nate sighed and held her arms high above her head. "Alex, I love you. I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you!" Nate said. Alex tried to suppress a smile, but failed completely. Nate smirked and pecked her lips. "I love you." he said in a sweet, sing-song voice.
Alex's eyes sparkled as Nate leaned down into her to kiss her again. Once his lips touched hers, Alex tugged Nate's shirt off of him, trying to make themselves equally nude. Nate moaned as Alex's hands started feeling his other parts. Alex flipped them so that she was on top. Nate looked at her. Her expression was so puzzled, like she didn't know what to do next. Alex had no idea if she wanted to slap Nate and brutally hurt him or continue kissing him, trying to pleasure him. "If you love me so much, then why did you do this?" Alex whispered, tracing her fingers on top of Nate's fair and exposed skin.
"Maybe it was because I love you." Nate whispered. Alex blinked at him, still not understanding. Nate noticed her look and pulled her into a loving hug. He stifled his tears that he felt from the back of his eyes as he rubbed Alex's naked back. He sighed a shaky breath as he felt Alex's tears on him again. "I want to tell you why, I really do. It's just…I can't. I'm not allowed to." Nate continued. Alex whimpered and sniffled, shutting her eyes tightly.
"Why not?" she squeaked, feeling tears fall out of her eyes again.
"Maybe it was because I didn't want to lose you." he whispered. Alex pulled away from the hug and looked at Nate. He looked so depressed and devastated. Nate slowly leaned in. He paused right when his lips touched hers. He then slowly leaned back, watching her reaction. It was the most simplest kiss they've ever had. "Maybe it was because I love you so damn fucking much. I want you all for myself and I would hate to see you cry or get hurt. I'm sorry for ruining your life." Nate said, getting up, reaching for his clothes. Alex grabbed his arm and turned him around so he was facing her.
"If you love me, then you should kiss me." she said, a small smile forming. Nate smiled back at her and kissed her passionately, feeling a vast fire around them and Alex's unstopping tears.
oOo
The second school was over and Mitchie and Shane got home, their parents called them to a family discussion. The two were sitting in the den on the couch with Connie and David standing right in front of them, glaring. The room was quiet as the four just stared at each other. Connie and David glanced at each other, mentally urging one another to start the disciplining. David shook his head and Connie rolled her eyes. She cleared her throat to get her children's attention. "We both know what you two have been doing." she started.
Shane and Mitchie looked at each other, not knowing whether to keep on lying or actually tell the truth. Mitchie looked at Shane, tears almost forming back into her eyes while Shane looked at Mitchie, so guilty and sorry. "Connie, really, so what if we're dating? There's really nothing wrong with that. And I'm not saying if we're actually dating or not, but honestly, I see no bad side of this." Shane said, looking straight at his stepmother. Connie frowned and furrowed her eyebrows.
"Shane, do you know how embarrassing this would be for our family? Our name would be in disgrace if anyone ever found out that you two are dating! Shane, Mitchie, you two are siblings! Stepsiblings or not, you two are still related! Nothing, and I say nothing could ever change that. Now, I know for sure that you two are dating. Please don't attempt to lie because it's quite obvious. I also want you two to stay away from each other. Maybe we should have one of you transferring to a boarding school." Connie said, turning to face David.
Shane chocked on his spit as Mitchie caught her breath in her throat. "What?!" they yelled in unison.
"Mom, this really isn't necessary!" Mitchie wailed, tears beginning to form in her eyes. "This is where we live! This is where our friends are! Where are lives are! You can't just ship us into a boarding school just like that! It's not fair!" Mitchie yelled. Connie and David exchanged glances before looking back at their children again.
"Mitchie, your mother has a point. With you two apart, it would be easier for you to get over your so called 'feelings' for each other." David said, gently, but still trying to sound strict. The two never really had much practice to discipline Mitchie. David turned to Shane and glared at his son. "Though I do have a question. Shane, why the hell would you do this to your own sister?" he demanded, his gentle tone quickly changing.
Shane ran his fingers through his hair, frustrated. "She's not my sister, God damn it!" he yelled. Mitchie jumped a little, startled while the parents looked at their son, fuming. Shane stood up so he was facing right in front of his father. "She's my girlfriend and I love her. No one can change that." he said, darkly, but almost seductively. David squinted his eyes then shook his head, feeling disappointed.
"What did I do to have such a horny son? He even had to lie to his own sister to get her to do God knows what with him." David said, folding his arms.
"O, my fucking God!" Shane lost it. He punched his father, angrily. Connie shrieked as David stumbled back. She hurriedly ran up to him, checking for any injuries. Mitchie on the other hand, was unfazed. Her eyes were wide with shock, but she just stood there, motionless. Shane stared at the scene and shook his head, not caring that he just hit his very own father. "I did not lie to Mitchie to have sex with me." David rubbed his jaw, surprised at what Shane just did and said.
"Shane, for the love of God, control your anger!" Connie yelled, rubbing David's arm. "Are you okay?" she whispered, tracing her fingers on his jaw line. David pushed Connie away and nodded stiffly. Connie looked back at Shane, glaring at him with pure hatred. Shane glared back, feeling mutual. "This is why one of you should go to that boarding school! And since Shane has no self-control, I'm deciding to send Mitchie away!"
"Mom!" Mitchie yelled, tearing up again. She stood up, right behind Shane. "Please, Mom, I'm begging! Don't separate us! Please! I love Shane! Why can't you just accept that like the way a good mother is supposed to?" Mitchie cried out. Shane looked behind him, staring softly at Mitchie. He then turned back to his so-called 'parents', wanting to murder them for making his Mitchie cry.
"Michelle Aurora, please don't make this difficult." Connie said, her tone softening. "You just have to understand that this is for the better, that David and I are doing this for your own good. We only want what's best for you two." she said, giving her daughter a sympathetic smile. Shane rolled his eyes and folded his arms across his chest.
"O, just cut the bullshit! You just don't want to get embarrassed because your two kids are dating!" he yelled. Connie's soft look became cold again as her eyes flickered back towards her stepson. Mitchie let out a soft cry and looked down, knowing that Shane was completely right. Shane wrapped his arm around Mitchie protectively and held onto her tightly. "You're not separating us." he said.
"Shane, you do not know what you're talking about. Now go up to your room before I slap you." David said, pointing upstairs. He looked at his stepdaughter and sighed. "That goes for you too, Mitchie." he said. Mitchie pulled away from Shane's arms and slowly walked upstairs to her room. Shane followed behind her, entering his room.
Shane couldn't take it anymore. He knew that his 'parents' were going to stop at nothing until he and Mitchie were literally and officially separated, and the fact that they've already won this fight. He can't take the fact that he's going to lose Mitchie all over again. He wasn't going to allow that. Not unless there's a cold day in hell, he's never going to lose Mitchie.
Shane stealthily snuck into Mitchie's room without David or Connie noticing. He frowned once he saw the endless tears Mitchie was producing. Mitchie turned her head, meeting her eyes with his. As if on cue, she started yelling in between her tears. "Shane, we're never going to see each other ever again! This is the end of it all! Shane, I don't think I could stand being so far away from you, I mean, I love you. Shane, this can't be happening, this just can't." Mitchie cried. Shane was about to open his mouth, but Mitchie cut him off. "Wait, what are you doing in here? What if Mom and David catches you in here?! Shane, we'll get in even worse trouble then we already are! Shane-"
Shane grabbed her wrists and pinned Mitchie onto the wall. "Can you shut up for a second and listen to what I have to say?!" he yelled. Mitchie looked at Shane and obeyed him, waiting for him to say something. "Now here me out, just you and me. Together alone. No Connie, no Dad, no worries. Just the two of us." he said. Mitchie blinked at him, sort of worried.
"What do you mean?" she whispered.
"Let's run away."
"Run away? Shane, we're just seventeen! We're still minors in America, meaning that we can't run away!" Mitchie yelled. Shane rolled his eyes and shook his head. Mitchie frowned, her tears drying up on her pale skin. "Shane, as much as I actually do want to run away, we just can't-"
"You said it right there. You want to run away with me. Mitchie, let's do it then. We're almost eighteen. Hell, our birthdays are just a couple of months away. We can live on our own, do what we want to do, love each other freely without caring or worrying about what others say. Mitchie, this is our only chance…unless you don't…love me." Mitchie gasped as her eyes grew bigger.
"Shane, I love you!" she said. Shane looked at her with an expressionless look. She sighed. "Fine, let's run away, but only because I do love you." Shane smiled and pecked Mitchie's lips. He let go of her wrists and held onto her waist. He kissed her cheek, trailing down to her neck. "Shane, not now." Mitchie whined. Shane chuckled and pulled away.
"Alright." he leaned in closer, almost like he was going to kiss her. "Tonight at midnight I'll knock on your door, signaling you that it's time to leave. Bring anything that's necessary, but not too much. We'll take my car then we'll leave. If we're bringing money, don't use your credit cards. Connie or Dad could track us down with them." Mitchie nodded and sighed again. She looked down, feeling hopeless. Shane tilted her chin up so that they were looking straight into each other's eyes again. "This is going to work. Trust me." he whispered. He quickly pecked her lips again before sneaking back into his room.
oOo
David and Connie were in their room, sleeping heavily. It was 12:00 exact as Shane knocked softly on Mitchie's door. He carried a backpack around his shoulders filled with extra clothes, money, and a couple of food. Mitchie shortly opened her door. She was carrying a backpack as well with almost the same exact things Shane had in his. "Are you ready?" he whispered. Mitchie nodded her head as she felt adrenaline rush into her veins. She's never done something like this before. Shane offered his hand to her and Mitchie took it. The two quietly walked downstairs, avoiding every creak, and ran outside to Shane's car.
"Where are we going?" Mitchie asked as Shane started the car. It wasn't long enough until they were cruising through the freeway.
"Somewhere far away from Beverly Hills, that's for sure. I want to go somewhere where it's quiet and not so commercialized and elite. Hey, maybe we can go to San Diego or something." Shane said. Mitchie was silent as she watched the night lights past quickly by them. Shane glanced at her and saw the worried look on his face. He sighed. "Mitchie, whether you think it's wrong or not, what we're doing is right. We love each other and that's all that matters." Shane said, holding onto her hand. He squeezed it tightly. Mitchie sighed and leaned back on the passenger seat. She rubbed Shane's palm with her thumb and bit her lip.
"I guess you're right." she whispered, almost inaudibly. "But Shane, where are we going to stay for tonight? You're going to get exhausted from driving the whole entire night." she said, getting worried again. Shane shrugged, still not letting go of her. He looked around the freeway, noticing a Hilton hotel from a far view.
"Maybe we should check into the Hilton. I mean, I have more than enough money in my backpack." Shane said, taking an exit. Mitchie nodded, gripping onto Shane even tighter.
oOo
"Nate, this is so great." Alex said as Nate fed her a scoop full of vanilla ice cream. Instead of her bathrobe, she was now wearing clothes that Nate bought for her at the gift store in the lobby. Nate also bought clothes for himself as well, not wanting to wear his uniform any longer. "You know, I wish that we could just live like this forever." Alex whispered, embarrassed that she said that. She practically meant that she wanted to elope with him. Nate smiled and hugged her waist.
"We could if we wanted to." he whispered gently into her ear. Alex smirked at him and treated herself to another scoop of ice cream. "You really don't eat much, don't you?" he snickered. Alex laughed and ruffled his hair. Quickly, she ate another scoop of ice cream before feeding Nate right after. "Hmm, this almost tastes good as you." he mumbled, kissing her neck again. Alex smiled and blushed as Nate kissed her neck. She giggled, sensing the obvious eagerness in her boyfriend.
"As much as I want to have sex again, I'm too busy eating my ice cream and trying to forget about what you did." Alex said, elbowing Nate's stomach lightly. Nate smirked, knowing that Alex will give up later tonight. If not then sooner. Alex then turned to face Nate, her smile fading. "Nate, why can't you tell me what really happened? I mean, I know you wouldn't try to get me broke intentionally. Someone else had to force you into doing this." Alex asked, feeling uncomfortable. Nate sighed.
"Baby, not now. We're having so much fun. And right now, I really don't give a damn if I don't get home by curfew. I could spend forever with you and never regret it." Nate said, sounding so sincere. Alex smiled and leaned on Nate's chest. She ate another scoop of vanilla ice cream before putting it down on the silver tray in front of them. She sighed and closed her eyes. Nate rubbed her arms, savoring their moment.
"When can I know though?" Alex whispered. She looked up at him. "I want to know why." she said, trying not to cry again. Nate stroked Alex's hair gently as he rested his chin on her head. He knew that she was going to cry soon and he would hate to see that all over again.
"Tomorrow morning. I'll tell you tomorrow morning. Tonight, let's just be selfish and care about us. Just us, being happy and carefree, not giving a damn what others think." Nate whispered into her ear before kissing her cheek. Alex sighed and nodded her head, loving the idea.
oOo
"We must be the first people ever to check in with cash." Mitchie said as Shane opened their room. The two entered and made a face. Of course it was beautiful, but it wasn't a nonsmoking room they were used to. Mitchie coughed, waving the air. "O, my gosh. I can't breathe." she said, walking back outside. She let out a huge breath, but instantly regretted it as the smell of nicotine entered through her nostrils again. She coughed, her throat burning. "Shane, can we please get another room?" Mitchie begged.
Shane pulled her back in, ignoring her complaints. "This is the only room we could get. The only nonsmoking room left is on the first floor and it's taken. I'm sorry, baby." Shane said, kissing her hair. Mitchie smiled weakly at him and nodded her head. Shane sighed and walked to the drawers to place his clothes inside. Mitchie walked into the bathroom, getting ready to go to sleep. She slipped her pajamas on and brushed her hair with her fingers. She then walked back outside to find Shane in his boxers and a beater, flipping through the channels.
"Shane," Mitchie whispered, walking towards him. She snuggled next to him, trying to take in his scent instead of the foul one around them. Shane looked down at her and wrapped his arms securely around her. "When do you think we're going to get caught?" she asked, looking deeply into his eyes. Shane sighed and glanced at another direction.
"Never." he said without making eye contact with her. "You'll be with me forever." he added, looking at her from the corner of his eye. His eyes surprisingly grew watery. Mitchie stared at him, surprised once again. Shane laughed, embarrassed as he rubbed his watery eyes. "I love you too much to let you go, Mitchie." he said. Mitchie smiled at him and kissed his lips gently. "Way too fucking much."
As the saying goes, the less you know the better. God, is that right.
A/N: For the people who didn't get the last line, you'll understand it in the next chapter.
"Mitchie? Shane?" Mitchie and Shane turned around and widened her eyes to see a person from their school, Tess Tyler, saw them. "What are you guys doing here? Family vacation on a Wednesday or something?" she asked, smirking at the two, mostly at Shane. Mitchie looked at Shane, worriedly then back at Tess, trying to show no signs of fear. Shane kept a cool stare at Tess and a friendly smile. Mitchie cringed as she watch Tess melt.
And the jealousy was back, biting another one.
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"Nathaniel, get this slut out of my site!" Donovan yelled, glaring at Alex icily. Alex froze. Slut. The word she hated the most. The word that she couldn't stand people calling her. The name that she swore to retire out of. Nate tensed up as he saw the look on Alex's face. She looked so offended and like she was about to cry all over again. He glared at his father, so angry it was almost impossible. "Nathaniel, did you hear me? I told you to escort this slut out of my house!" Donovan repeated. Alex winced, hearing that word again. Nate absolutely couldn't take it any more.