Chapter 14
CC jumped off the bed, "I.......I........" She sighed, "It's nothing." She told him.
"It has to be something." He replied also getting off the bed, "For it to be so complex."
The tattoo had a vine of roses on either side, leading out, and in the middle was a black letter N. Clear as day. However, it was very, very low on her 'back.'
She sighed. "You're right. It is something."
"Who's N?" He asked flat out.
CC thought she was going to faint. How was she supposed to tell him it was for him? That he's N? "Ni......Ni......" She was trying to come up with a name. "Nick......Nicho.....Nicholas..... Yeah! I.....I mean, yes, it's for Nicholas. He's N."
"Who's Nicholas?" Niles felt his heart drop.
"He's my boyfriend." CC lied.
Niles was fuming angry within the second. "Your boyfriend!? Your bloody boyfriend!?"
CC was a little scared now. She knew Niles was way past mad because his accent was thicker, and his language more British.
She nodded, trying to keep her composure.
"I can't believe that! You didn't tell me this because......." He waited for her to answer the question.
She shrugged. "My God!" He yelled, "Do you know what this means!? I've kissed a taken woman! I've held a taken woman's hand! I've called a taken woman beautiful! I'm the type of man I've looked down upon my whole life!"
CC looked confused, "We aren't that serious."
Niles' eyes grew wide. "Not that serious!? His initial is tattooed on your back! Just because you like to have 3 different guys in your bed doesn't mean I'll be one of them!"
CC's hand flew up and hit his cheek before he could react. She turned around in front of the bathroom door. "I hate you, Niles Andrew Joseph Brightmore, I really do!"
She slammed the door.
Niles sighed, and looked down at the floor. He knew he'd gone too far. He was just upset, and hurt. He walked over to the bathroom door, and knocked softly.
"CC?" He spoke, his mouth near the door.
"Go away!" She yelled, and he could tell she was crying.
"CC, I'm sorry."
"I don't care." He heard through the door.
"CC, please come out."
"No!" She yelled.
"I......" He sighed, "I didn't mean to say that."
"Then why did you?" She questioned.
"I.....I was upset, and........jealous." He confessed.
The door opened. "Jealous?" She questioned, "Why?"
He didn't answer. Instead, he grabbed her face, and crushed his mouth to hers. He kissed her thoroughly. He knew she was surprised, but smiled into the kiss when she responded.
When they broke apart, both gasping for air, he told her, "Sorry."
She was confused, and had no idea what the kiss was about, but just told him, "You didn't answer my question. Why were you jealous?"
He sighed, and threw his hands in the air, "CC, any man who meets you and doesn't want you has to be an idiot."
She said nothing more about his answer, and asked another question. "Why did you just kiss me? One minute, you were talking about kissing a taken woman, and then you kiss me. I'm really confused, Niles."
"I kissed you to prove you were lying." Niles told her.
"About what?" She asked.
"Nicholas. After I calmed down, I realized you had to be." He responded.
Instead of denying his accusations, she asked him, "How did you know?"
"Because if you had a date, you would've rubbed it in my face." He told her seriously, "You may have gone out with a Nicholas, but you surely aren't serious with him."
She shook her head, "There's no Nicholas." She told him, "There never was."
"Then what's the tattoo about?" He asked, curiously.
"I got it a while ago." She lied.
"No you didn't. The coloring wasn't fresh, but it was newer than a while ago." He turned her lie down immediately, then, hesitantly asked,"Can I see it again?"
She sighed. "I got it two months ago. "
Right after our kiss in the living room. He thought.
She continued, "If I let you see it, will you promise not to ask any more questions?"
"I promise." He replied.
She nodded, and turned around. She pulled the waist of her pants down just far enough so he could see all of the tattoo, but nothing else.
"It's pretty." He replied, after he was done looking at it.
She nodded, "I know." She smiled.
He smiled, and then his features grew serious. He grabbed her hands.
She looked at him, wondering what he was doing.
"I'm sorry about what I said earlier. I shouldn't have said it. I was angry, and it just kind of flew out." His eyes were so sincere, she thought she'd faint.
"It's okay." She told him. "If I forgive you, could I try something?"
He nodded, "Sure." He was willing to do anything so she'd forgive him.
Without responding, she reached up and pulled his head towards hers. Their kiss wasn't a heated, angry kiss. It wasn't an accidental kiss. Nor was it a drunken kiss. This kiss was pure tender. They kissed slowly and leisurely. And when they finally broke apart, Niles asked her, "What's that for?" He asked.
She shrugged, "Just because."
Anna's voice stopped Niles from saying anything. "House guests, it's time for the Veto Ceremony."
All of the house guests headed to the living room.
Anna appeared on the screen, "Hello, house guests. Josh and Janelle won the Power of Veto. So, they will now use it to veto one of the Couple of the House's nominations. They can either take themselves off the block, or Samantha and Michael. They can also choose not to use the Power of Veto at all. In the event that one of the nominations are vetoed, the COH, Janet and Kenny, must replace the couple that were taken off of the block with another couple. Now, Josh and Janelle, please stand up, and announce your decision."
Josh and Janelle stood up, "We've obviously chosen to use the Power of Veto to take ourselves of of the block." Janelle announced, and they sat back down.
"Alright, then," Anna then instructed, "Janet and Kenny, please choose a different couple to be put on the block in their place."
"We're really sorry," Janet told the group.
Kenny finished, "But, we have to nominate Kate and Harvey."
Janet explained, "Kenny and I think that you guys are really strong competitors, and that you could beat us very easily. Once again, we're really sorry, and hope you guys understand."
"Alrighty house guests," Anna spoke, "Next, I have a few announcements. Today, we're opening the diary room. Also known as the D.R. The diary room is a place for you to request certain items. Such as a specific toothpaste, or deodorant, or if you want a new toothbrush, things like that. And, we will do our best to get the items to you. But, the DR isn't just for requesting things. It's also for telling America what you're thinking. Like a diary. But remember, all of America can see it, so don't say anything you would be embarrassed about if other people saw. Sometimes, you will be called for an interview in the diary room. All that happens in these interviews is we ask you questions, and you answer. The material from the interview is for when the show airs on television."
All of the house guests nodded, to show they understood.
"Good." Anna smiled, "Now, I have just one more announcement, and then you can head off back to your rooms. There will be a surprise for one couple tonight. It will not only affect your game, but your relationship. America will vote for which couple they would like to receive the surprise. That's all, now. Good night, house guests." She disappeared.
When Niles and CC got back up to their room, Niles asked CC, "What do you think the surprise is?"
She shrugged, "I don't know, honestly. Do you?"
He shook his head.
They both sighed.
"Do you want to stay up and wait for the surprise, or just go to bed?" CC asked.
Niles looked at the alarm clock on the nightstand. "CC, it's only 7:30."
"I know." She replied, "I'm talking about later."
"Oh. I don't care. I suppose we could just stay up."
"Okay."
Outside of the house...............
Anna spoke into the camera.
"America, it's your turn to vote. One couple will be locked in the diary room for one hour while we ask them deep, serious questions that you send in. What couple would you like to see in the diary room? Vote now! Be sure to vote for your favorite couple, and send us a question for that couple. Now, we will only be able to choose ten questions, so don't be disappointed if your question doesn't make it. Happy voting!" She smiled.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: VOTING!!! OKAY, GUYS! IT'S TIME TO VOTE! I NEED YOU TO VOTE FOR WHO YOU WANT EVICTED (KATE AND HARVEY OR SAMANTHA AND MICHAEL) BY VOTING ON MY POLL THAT IS POSTED ON MY PROFILE PAGE.
THEN, AFTER YOU VOTE FOR WHO YOU WANT EVICTED, I NEED YOU TO LEAVE ME A REVIEW OR PM ME WITH THE COUPLE YOU WANT TO HAVE TO ENDURE THE QUESTIONS, AND YOUR QUESTION. (NOTE: YOU CAN SEND IN MORE THAN ONE QUESTION. IF THEY'RE REALLY GOOD, I MIGHT PICK MORE THAN ONE FROM YOU)
ATTENTION!!! THERE'S TWO THINGS TO VOTE FOR, SO MAKE SURE YOU VOTE FOR BOTH! AS ANNA WOULD SAY, HAPPY VOTING!