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Chapter 20: Sweet Caress
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Claire approached the table, her face filled with sorrow. Her weary eyes looked upon the steel cold table. Claire's pale, clammy hands gripped the edge with force. Her saddened eyes glared down at the figure on the table. Claire raised her hand to her mouth just in time to cover her choked sob. Her hand wiped away her wet tear that was sliding softly down her cheek. Cam was lying on the table.
And he wasn't breathing.
She opened his hand and reached for the cup that was tucked underneath his fingers. Claire examined the cup before angrily throwing it to the left. She hopped onto the table and straddled his abdomen. Slowly, she lowered her head so that her head was resting on his chest.
Claire raised her head slightly up before her eyes glanced at his lips. She lowered herself until her lips touched his. A pleasant shiver ran through her body. Not wanting to pull away, she forcefully pressed her lips onto his, moaning. Instantly, Claire raised her head and looked down at him with sorrowful affection.
"Thy lips are warm," Her strained voice whispered with longing.
A clatter rang throughout the room. Claire glanced up from his face and quickly scanned the room. A nasty growl escaped her lips.
"Yea noise? Then I'll be brief. O, happy dagger," Claire growled, clenching her teeth together. Tears were falling from her eyes. She reached for the dagger that was lying next to Cam's body. She grabbed it and lifted it up above her.
"This is thy sheath," She grabbed the dagger and swung it towards her chest. Her eyes widened and her jaw hung slightly.
Trying to compose herself, she cried out, "There rust and let me die."
She fell onto Cam, front side down. Her head was tucked into the crook of Cam's neck. Her blonde hair fell over her face.
"Nice job, Claire Bear." His husky breath tickled her neck. She smiled softly and turned her head slightly to whisper in his ear.
"Not bad yourself, Romeo."
Cam grinned in response. "The best part? Your kiss."
Claire felt her face get hot. She was sure her cheeks were bright red. Good thing Cam couldn't see her because they were supposed to be dead.
"That's a wrap. Excellent job, Cam and Claire," Miss Burns applauded them, trying to sound professional. Claire could tell that she had been crying from the sound of her voice.
Claire knew she should have acknowledged her performance, but she wanted to stay exactly where she was. She wanted to stay pressed up against Cam. The heat between the two felt enticing...sexy.
Claire shuddered, clearly panicking about her unneeded thoughts. She quickly jumped up from her position and hopped off of the table. Claire smiled at Miss Burns and did not once glance at Cam who was standing next to her. He furrowed his brow and glanced sideways at her. Cam smirked after he caught Claire's cheeks reddening. Claire wished she could wipe that smirk off of his face.
"Brilliant, you two. As you know, the play is tonight, so before we run through it all. Let's got through act two, scene two. I wasn't to make sure you two are connected as star crossed lovers. Remember, you're in love."
Cam's eyes darkened at her words. Ironic, wasn't it?
He looked over at Claire and saw her face pale slightly. Was kissing him going to be that bad?
Claire refused to look at him, afraid she was going to blush madly. Without meeting his gaze, she walked over to the center stage. Sighing slightly, she ran a hand through her hair.
Cam walked over to the stairs and waited for his cue. He was actually getting the hang of things. Cam looked into the audience, ignoring Derrick's snickers. He was looking forward to kissing Claire. Cam gazed over at Claire and stared at her lips with longing. He watched her lick her puffy, pink lips before her lips curved into a smile.
"Action."
Cam spoke his lines as if he was leading the romantic life himself. Although he thought the whole star crossed lovers was dorky, Claire liked it, which meant he would try to appreciate it. Derrick said he'd laugh and never be able to do it, but he has come a long way
He closed her eyes and listened to Claire recite her lines. Cam loved the way the words sounded as they rolled off of her tongue. It felt...right coming from her. As corny as it may have sounded, Cam wished she would keep speaking.
But now it was his turn. Only one more line, he told himself, before he had to kiss Claire.
"Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow, but I shall say goodnight until it be morrow," Claire caressed his cheek and smiled softly at him with affection.
Cam pulled her closer to him and grabbed her forcefully by the waist. Claire gasped slightly before he crushed his lips onto hers. Claire knotted her hands in his dark hair as Cam pressed her closer into him. She opened her mouth slightly, allowing his tongue to enter her mouth. Cam felt Claire shudder underneath and he groaned with pleasure.
"Alright, you two. That's enough," Miss Burns called out strictly. Cam heard snickers echoing in the background, clearly telling him it's enough. He tried to pull away, but Claire forcefully pressed into his pelvis, grinding into him slightly. Cam felt Claire moan inside his mouth before she pulled away from him quickly.
Claire backed away slightly from him, her eyes glued to the floor. Cam shifted from one foot to another. There was an awkward silence between them, until Cam glanced over at her. A smile was plastered onto her face as she exited the stage.
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"Class dismissed," the teacher announced before slipping out the front door for lunch. Ironic, that the teacher doesn't even like her own class.
Cam smirked before running a hand through his hair. He stood up and shoved his books into his backpack before slinging the bag over his back. Swiftly, Cam walked over to the one of the front desks where Claire was sitting at. Carefully, she was putting each book into her bag. Tucking a blonde strand of hair behind her ear, Claire finally looked up at him with a small smile.
Cam groaned. "Claire, it's lunch time."
"I know."
She grabbed her backpack and placed it over her shoulders before walking towards the door with Cam. Cam gazed down at her hand that was swinging back and forth. He wanted to grab it, intwine his fingers with her soft, clammy ones.
"Cam. Not a good idea," Claire said, stopping dead in her tracks. Cam looked down and realized that without knowing it, he had grabbed Claire's hand while they were walking.
"Why not? We used to do it all the time when we were friends," Cam raised one eyebrow and glared hard at her.
"Yeah, but I think it means something...different...this time," She said with a strained voice, looking at the floor.
Cam's index finger tilted her chin up. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in closer. Claire's cheeks turned bright red when her chest crashed into Cam's. Her palms were pressed into Cam's chest lightly.
"I know you want this as much as I do," Cam whispered huskily into her ear. Claire gasped. She shivered when she felt a tingly sensation on her earlobe. Cam was sucking on it gently.
Claire stuttered slightly as she moaned his name. Slowly, she wrapped her arms around his neck before grinding her hips into his. Groaning, Cam pulled away and grinned at Claire. Claire wrapped her legs around Cam who then gently put her down on the desk. Cam leaned forward before his lips crashed onto Claire's. Claire sucked on his top lip and then sucked on his bottom lip. Cam's tongue entered her open mouth, poking around the inside of it. Their tongue wrestled for dominance while Cam's hand rubbed her stomach and the lower side of her back. His hand started traveling upwards until it reached the bottom of her bra. He pulled away from Claire quickly and jumped back a couple of steps.
"What's wrong?" Claire asked, with concerned.
Cam watched her as she bit her lip and run a hand through her hair. She had her legs crossed over the desk and was propped up by her elbows. Claire leaned backwards slightly, waiting for him to respond.
Cam smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry. I was getting too carried away."
Claire grinned. "You could have kept going, Cammy."
Cam looked at her in surprise. "Really?" Claire nodded coyly which made Cam's heat beat quicker.
"Too bad we're in school though," Cam added suggestively, walking towards Claire who was smiling flirtatiously at him.
"Yeah, what a shame," She whispered before using her index finger to draw him in. He grabbed her by the waist and her legs wrapped around his torso. She squealed with laughter as he swung her around and tickled her stomach.
Cam finally set her down on the floor with a smile. She straightened her outfit and smoothed her hair before she looked up at him. Cam laughed which earned an eyebrow raise from Claire.
"What's so funny, Fisher," Claire asked him, emphasizing the fisher part. Cam loved the way she said his name.
"Oh, nothing, Claire bear. Let's go get something to eat," He said while grabbing her hand. She squeezed it once before walking out the door with him.
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"It's not like that," Cam said with a shake of his head as he stuffed his hands into his pockets.
Derrick snickered. "Dude, everyone could feel the sexual tension between you and Claire at the table. And you're telling me you haven't banged her yet?"
Cam rolled his eyes. "And you've 'banged' Massie?"
Derrick flushed. "Don't change the subject, dude."
Cam chuckled at his friend. Both of them walked side by side each other down the hall, making their way to the drama room. They had to get ready for their last, final rehearsal before the play opens. Cam was as nervous as hell and he wondered how Derrick was so calm, especially because all of their friends are going to be there.
"Nah, it's different with her. She's my best friend," Cam said with a shrug of his shoulders. Derrick looked at him as if he had been insulted.
"My chick friend," Cam muttered, trying not to say girlfriend.
"That's better," Derrick concluded. "So you like this chick?"
"Yeah I do. Ever since we became friends this year, after our nasty break up, I've felt...different towards her. I just couldn't pin point it early on, but then I realized that I had a crush on her. And I don't even know what it is anymore. I care about her, as much as I do for anyone that's important to me in my life. She's..special," Cam concluded, not realizing that he had just poured his feelings out to his best friend.
Derrick whistled slightly. "Woah, dude. Tell me what you really think." He said sarcastically.
Cam smacked him on the shoulder. "Not funny, dude. Every time I see her, I want to do these things to her, things that are really wrong. So I'm thinking that it's not..
"Not love?" Derrick finished for him.
Cam shrugged. To be honest, he wasn't sure what he felt. He knew he liked Claire, liked her a lot, but was it love? Cam knew that when people were in love, they cared about each other in a romantic way. But was that it? Was that love?
"What is love, man?" Cam asked Derrick as they turned the corner.
"Jesus, man. I don't know. To me, the love between Massie and I is indescribable, you know? All I know is that I freakin love her and never want to live without her," Derrick finished.
Before Cam could reply, his blonde haired beauty jogged up to them. Cam checked her out and noticed that she was wearing dark jeans and a light green sweatshirt. Her long, light colored hair was cascading in waves down over her breasts. She was dressed casually, in yet Cam thought she looked incredible. Claire smiled at him her big toothy smile which made him smile with happiness.
"Hey," Cam said softly, hugging her gently. She pulled away and looked over at Derrick who was staring at her.
"Hey Derrick," She said sweetly before intwining her fingers with Cam. Derrick muttered a hello before stopping dead in his tracks. He watched the two walk away smiling at each other. Cam whispered something in her ear and Claire started laughing heartily. Derrick watched the couple walk into the drama room.
Derrick chuckled to himself wondering why his friend was so worried over his feelings. Cam was whipped.
And so in love.
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He watched her as she walked out the door. Alicia placed her dark Gucci sunglasses over her eyes. She looked through her purse for something as she walked towards her car. Alicia carried herself with such confidence, such happiness, in yet it was all a lie.
Josh knew this.
He cared for her. Of course, having sex with her was fun, but he had always liked her. He loved her confidence, her style and how fun she was to be around. She was just like him.
In yet, she wasn't.
Alicia was fragile and had to be treated with care. She was abused by her father and probably even her mother. He didn't understand how anyone could abuse Alicia, or anyone for that matter.
And that's why Josh was going to help her.
Josh watched her jump into the backseat of her fancy car. Quickly, he hopped onto his bike and started pedaling after the car.
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The noise silenced. The curtains opened and the spotlights were shining their bright lights on stage. She could hear the beginning prologue being given.
Easy girl, she told herself. You've been preparing for this for months.
Claire breathed in and then exhaled sharply. She was nervous for opening night. Sure she had acted in a movie once, but not in front of a bazillion people. And even when she acted in front of a live audience, she could always mess up and start all over without screwing up the whole production. This time, if she messed up royally, the play would be ruined.
Claire bit her lip nervously before clapping her hands together and rocking on her heels back and forth.
"Nervous?"
She turned her head to see Cam Fisher standing behind her. Claire giggled when she looked at his outfit. He was wearing a blue medieval shirt and tights. Tights. Placing a hand over her mouth, she continued to giggle at him.
"Stop that. It's not tights, it's leggings," Cam retorted, trying to hide his grin, but failing miserably.
"I'm sorry. Even though you are wearing tights, you look hot for an ancient dude," Claire smiled coyly before wrapping her arms around his neck.
"Oh really?" He added slyly before drawing her closer into his chest. She placed her head in between the crook of his neck. He sniffed her hair and smiled, knowing that she used her strawberry scented shampoo. God, she smelled good.
He pulled away and looked at her. "Well, you look sexy, Juliet."
Claire looked down at herself and blushed. She smacked him lightly on the shoulder. Cam checked her out and whistled slightly. Claire was wearing a tight yet gorgeous blue dress that hugged her curves tightly and exposed half of her chest area. She reached for the flowy part of her dress and twirled around in a circle. Her white blonde hair twirled with her. To Cam, she looked like an angel.
"So, you like?"
"I like a lot," He said with a grin before kissing her lips gently. She pulled away with a slight frown.
"What's wrong?" He asked her.
"What are we Cam? Friends? Friends with benefits or-
"Cam Fisher, take the stage," Miss Burns whispered. Cam looked a Claire with a tiny smile.
"Be right back," He said while kissing her cheek. Claire pulled the curtain open slightly before watching Cam walk across the stage.
"Is the day so young?" Romeo spoke to his cousin.
Cam was a fantastic actor. He was really good at portraying a love sick character, Claire thought to herself. Before she could think more about him, she felt a tap on her shoulder. Looking behind her, she saw Layne standing in a large white ruffled dress.
"Long time no see, Claire. How are you?" She asked, gently.
Claire nodded with a tight smile. "Fine. Better, anyway. You?"
Layne was referring to the...accident. She didn't want to talk about it now, especially after Cam had gotten rid of her nerves. Claire waited for Layne to answer.
"Just dandy. Anything on your mind? I know it's the R and J play, but hey, feel free to vent," Layne replied with a grin.
Claire laughed heartily. "You are so weird, but actually I do need to talk about something. It's about Cam," Claire replied.
Layne slapped her forehead. "I should have known. Weird eyed boy is always on your mind."
Claire scoffed, but continued. "Layne, I like him and I mean really like him. I haven't stopped loving him since we were together."
"Loving?"
Claire felt her cheeks get red. "I love him, Layne, but I think Cam thinks we're friends. With benefits," She added.
"Have you asked him yet?" Layne asked her, staring intently at her. She was always a good listener.
Claire shook her head and shrugged "Well, no, but-
"No, buts. Talk to him, Claire. That way, you can tell him how you feel and he can tell you. You guys will work something out, I'm sure of it."
Claire smiled at her before hugging her. "God, I missed you. It's been hard these past couple of days."
Layne smiled sadly. "Yeah, I know."
Claire and Layne stared at each other awkwardly, before Layne fake coughed into her hand. "So, I heard you two made out in a classroom. True or false?"
Claire's eyes went wide and her face became as red as a tomato. "Who told you that?" She asked in a strained, high pitched voice.
Layne snickered. "You just did." Claire's redness faded.
"Never would have pinned you to be the 'make out with me now' type, Claire, but I guess it shouldn't shock me after the sexual tension vibes flared out during the last couple of rehearsals."
Claire was about to retort, but Miss Burns had just called Layne and her to enter the stage. Taking a deep breath, Claire let go of her tight grasp on the curtain before walking on a stage with a brilliant smile.
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Josh watched her enter the house quietly. He wiped his sweaty palms onto his thighs before grabbing the doorknob. Josh knew this was breaking and entering, but he told himself this was for a good cause. He opened the door silently and then closed it gently.
Gazing around at his surroundings, he found the entryway to the kitchen, where he could hear Alicia speaking. Stealthily, he tiptoed towards the kitchen before entering it unseen. Alicia was standing over a table where he could kind of see her mother and father.
Josh hid behind a tree like plant, hoping he would not be caught. He took out his I-Phone and pressed record.
"Sorry I'm late. Busy day today," Alicia muttered before walking over to the kitchen counter for her pre-prepared salad. She grabbed it and joined her parents at a long, wide table.
"I told you not to be late, you little bitch. Have you no dignity?" Her mother nastily asked her. Alicia's mother rolled her eyes before looking down at her prada watch.
"I said I was sorry," She murmured. Josh could barely hear her. Alicia was looking down emptily at her food.
Mr. Rivera slammed his fists against the table. "Speak up. Your mother is asking you a goddam question."
Alicia's eyes widened with fear. "I'm sorry, mother. It will never happen again."
"You're dam right it won't. You're grounded for the week," Mrs. Rivera replied flicking her dark hair behind her face. Her lips curved into a twisted smile.
Alicia frowned and bluntly yelled, "But that's not fair, mom. I didn't do anything wrong!"
"Don't you raise your voice at me, bitch," She yelled before slapping her daughter's cheek. Alicia groaned with pain.
Josh's hand trembled as he gripped his phone. He wanted to jump out and help her, but he knew he couldn't. This was the way to help her.
"Princess, it isn't polite to speak like that to your mother," Her father growled. He stood up and towered over her. Alicia trembled slightly before grabbing her salad dish and flinging it in her father's face. He roared with anger as Alicia stood up and backed away from him.
"What have I done?" She whispered to herself, terrified.
Wiping the salad from his face, Mr. Rivera stood up and ran towards Alicia. He punched her in the face, making her fall to the ground. He jumped on top of her and threw punches into her stomach. Josh looked over at Mrs. Rivera in horror. She was sitting their, smoking a cigarette, as if nothing was happening.
Mr. Rivera looked down at his shaking daughter before he reached for her jean's buttons. Josh's eyes widened.
No.
Alicia was now struggling and whimpering, trying to get free. "It won't hurt, Princess. I promise," Mr. Rivera stated cruelly. Josh stopped the recording and backed away from the plant and ran quietly out of the room. He opened the front door quietly and dialed three numbers. After talking to the cops hurriedly, he pondered what to do. Cursing slightly, he knew what he was going to do, no matter how stupid it looked.
Grabbing the doorknob, he entered the house once again; this time not to so quietly. He ran over to the kitchen where he saw Alicia struggling on the ground and her Dad looming over her.
"Get the fuck off of her," Josh yelled angrily before throwing a punch to Mr. Rivera's head. He fell to the ground beside Alicia. Josh quickly reached down to grab the girl. Josh held the sobbing girl in his arms.
"You'll be safe now," He whispered to her, kissing her forehead. The faint sound of a siren could be heard.
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The lights dimmed and then everything was noisy and loud. Claire opened her eyes and saw that everyone in the audience was standing up, clapping and cheering. She saw that Cam had opened his eyes as well and was staring in awe at the crowd. Claire hopped off of Cam and he stood beside her. As Miss Burns was introducing the names, Claire held her breath for her name. What would they do? Would they politely clap or stop clapping?
"Claire Lyons and Cam Fisher," Miss Burns called. Cam grabbed Claire's hand and they both walked away from their cast mates to the center of the stage.
The crowd went wild.
Claire turned to Cam with disbelief. She could tell that he was shocked too. Claire gazed down at the audience and saw her friends cheering and whooping with joy. Claire waved at them before bowing with Cam. Standing next to Cam, she listened to the adoring crowd and sighed with happiness. She felt invincible.
She turned her attention away from the audience to look at Cam, who was shyly smiling at her. He looked at her with adoration.
And that's when she knew.
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