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CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

I made it through my night at the Bolton's without any hassle. After Troy had said he was going out to shoot hoops that was the last i saw of him. I sat down and watched the TV and i must have fallen asleep. The next thing i remembered was waking up and seeing it was 6.30. I jumped up and grabbed my bag and left his house without even saying a word to anyone.

I walked into school wearing a black t-shirt that had a silver phone on it with red writing that said 'Call me' on it. I paired it with a grey and pink tartan checked mini-skirt and a pair of really light pink shimmery stillettos. I had my iphone earphone in my ear and was listening to 'Nickleback's Rockstar'. I mouthed the words as i walked down the hall towards my locker. The first thing to enter my mind was that i would have to see Troy. His locker was opposite mine and he was there most of the time when i passed it. I clenched my teeth in hope that i wouldn't see him incase he mentioned what had happened.

The picture that sticks in my mind was him coming downstairs shirtless. He was so sexy and gorgeous that i just wanted to reach out and touch his pecks and abs. I thought i was being funny tempting him when i was in the pool but he got one over on me again by doing the same in return. I smiled at the thought that lingered in my head and as i slowed to a stop at my locker i noticed his pools of blue out of the corner of my eye. He was looking at me and i looked him in the eye and drew him an angry dagger. He looked away with a smirk on his face. Woah stop there. Did i say or do something funny that made him laugh. I turned away towards my locker and opened it; putting my bag in and taking out the books i needed for first and second period. I gave a sigh and took my earphone out and turned my phone off before slipping it into my bag. I shut the door and locked it up and then turned around with my arms around my books and leaned against the locker. Troy was still standing at his and the hall was beginning to clear out as people headed to class. He leaned against his locker in the same pose as me and smiled at me. I drew him a glare and looked away as i stood there. Some more students passed me and headed into their classrooms leaving the hall empty. I turned to face Troy and saw he was looking at me again.

"What are you staring at Bolton?" i asked with hate in my voice.

"Dunno but it's staring back Evan's" he replied with a smirk. He said my name with hate as well.

"Excuse me?" i replied to his comment.

"What you got a hearing problem now or something? I said it and you heard it now get over it" he smirked again.

"Yet whatever Troy" i mumbled his name. I turned away and leaned against the locker on my side. I stood for a few minutes before i felt his breath on my neck.

"Why won't you just leave me alone Troy?" i mumbled. He gave a sigh and i felt the rush of air flow down my neck giving me the goosebumps which made me shiver.

"Because i don't want to. And i'm not sure if you really want me to either".

"What is that meant to mean?"

"I think that you are just being stubborn. I already said i was really sorry so many times but you still keep your distance from me. Why do you keep shutting me out?" I turned around with tears in my eyes and said

"Because i let you in before and you hurt me. I am sick of being hurt. But you are a jock and a guy and you don't know how it feels. You do not know what it feels like to know your boyfriend or person you are seeing in our case wants to spend time with another girl. You don't know what that feels like. You have never been hurt like that. Because boys are like that. They think they can walk about and hurt girls in more ways than one. And that's okay. But when i shut you out it's a fault. Well that is not how it works. I won't let you hurt me again. You promised you wouldn't hurt me ever and you did. You won't get another chance". He put his hand over my mouth to stop me from speaking. I felt his touch and i quivered. He looked at me with hurt eyes and said

"Ssh. I know what i did. I don't need you to tell me again. And you are right. I have no idea what it is like to be hurt like that. And no i do not think it is okay. I don't think that it's alright for us to go around and hurt girls. It's wrong but sometimes it happens and we don't mean it. Do you understand? I didn't mean it. It was you i wanted to be with but i put my future before you. I should have put you first. Don't you understand that ever since the first day you walked in here. The moment i saw you standing there in your trousers and top and vans with your hair down and virtually no make-up on you mesmerised me. You enchanted me because i knew you were different to any of the girls here. I knew you were the girl for me and i just wanted to show you that i wanted you. But it didn't work out like that. You hurt me and i hurt you. And that shouldn't have happened" he said taking his hand away. I cracked my jaw to take the stiffness away and a few tears had spilled over. I wiped my cheeks and nodded before saying

"I know Troy. I understand what you are saying. I just don't know how it can be like it was before. I don't know anything anymore" i admitted and turned to walk away. He put his hand on my arm and said

"Please don't go" quietly. I turned around and looked at him and saw the hope and the pleading in his eyes.

"We have to go to class Troy".

"No we don't. I want to spend time with you. Please let's just go somewhere and talk. Please" he pleaded. He still held onto my arm and i gave a sigh and said

"Troy i can't...

"Please" he asked again cutting in. I thought about it for a moment. What was the difference in missing a few classes? Why not? I turned towards him fully and put my two hands on his chest. He was shocked and stepped back a little. I pushed him back further. I let go and spun the code for my locker into the lock and opened it. I pulled out my purse, keys to the house and car keys before shutting it over and locking it again. He smiled at me and i held up the keys and said

"Do you want to drive it?"

"Really?" he asked. I nodded and he held his hand out and i dropped the keys into his hand. He clasped his hand over them and then held out his other hand. I was reluctant a little at first before i placed my hand in his. He stroked it with his thumb and i smiled. He said

"I never thought that you would do that ever again" with a smile. I sighed and lowered my eyes. He lifted my chin up and i said

"I never thought i would either. I am trusting you with my heart again Troy. Don't break it again. Okay?"

"Of course. I promise". I sighed and said

"Not to be blunt or anything but please do not make promises you cannot keep Troy".

"I can keep them though. Come on let's go before anyone sees" he smiled and grabbed onto my hand as we started to run down the corridor.

They didn't think anyone would see them but someone did.

I came out from behind the wall and watched as Evey and Troy ran down the hall hand-in-hand. I had heard everything that they had said to each other and as much as i was disappointed in Troy i now knew why Evey has been acting the way she has. I gave a sigh before turning and walking back to class.

"Get in then" Troy shouted over to me as we stopped at my car. He unlocked the door and i climbed into the passenger seat which felt weird for me as i had never sat there before. Troy climbed in and then inserted the key and started the car.

"You do have a license. Don't you Troy?"

"Of course Evey. I am older than you. What do you think?"

"I meant with you".

"Yes i have it here. Do you want to see it?".

"No i don't. I believe you. So where are we off too?"

"I don't know. Where do you want to go?"

"It was your suggestion. Where do you want to spend time?" i asked him. He just said

"Okay" and then started the car. I sat there confused as he pulled out of the parking lot and then began driving. He drove into town and then stopped. He got out of the car and ran into the shop we were parked in front of and came out about 5 minutes later. He got in the car and i said

"What did you buy?"

"Ssh" he said and began driving again. I was more confused now than i was before. He drove across town and parked in the middle of nowhere.

"Where are we Troy?" i asked him. He just said

"Come on" and got out of the car along with the bag of things he hand when he came out of the shop. He locked up the car and then i walked towards him. He took my hand and we started walking.

"Where are we going?" i asked him getting irritated as he wouldn't answer any of my questions.

"To this little place i found" he stated simply as we continued walking. We walked along a small gravel path and by some trees into a large grassy area. He still had my hand in his and i was gripping his hand for dear life. I felt safe when he held my hand. We walked across the grass and came to a large tree. It was sitting over some rocks that were above a lake. I was in awe. It was breathtaking.

"Wow" i breathed standing next to him. I took in all the scenery and the view. It was so beautiful. The sun was shining down on the lake which made it look even better. When i looked away i saw that Troy had left my side. I looked around and saw him sitting down under the tree. He had laid down a blanket and had set out food.

"Where did you get all this?" i asked.

"From the store where he stopped. Come on sit down" he said and patted the blanket next to him. I looked around and stood there for a few minutes before going over and sitting down next to him.

"How did you find this place Troy?" i asked.

"It's near Lava Springs. You know Sharpay and...

"Ryan's country club" i finished for him. He nodded and looked at me confused.

"I used to come here every summer with them. But i never knew about this" i said looking around.

"I found it two years when i was out here clearing my head and thinking about everything that had happened" he sighed.

"I heard about that. What can i say?" i smiled. He smiled weakly and hung his head. I laughed and said

"Come on don't go all quiet on me now". He chuckled and passed me a bottle of coke from the bag and i took a sip.

"Thank you" i replied after finishing it. He nodded as a response and then took out some food that he had bought. He had bought some strawberries, grapes, crisps/chips and a few sweets. I smiled as he opened some of it. I moved closer and leaned over to get a strawberry before sitting back and biting into it. He watched me and as i finished the bite i was taking and chewed it; i said

"What?"

"Nothing" he answered and turned away. I finished off the rest of my strawberry and he was looking again.

"Seriously Troy. Do i have something on my face?"

"No...it's just...well i never thought i would be here with...you. I never bring anyone here" i kneeled up on the blanket as he spoke "I just didn't think you would give me another chance to share a special time with you like this" he sighed. I smiled and leaned over and kissed his cheek. He was shocked and pulled back and touched his cheek. I blushed and sat back before saying

"I know. I didn't think i would either. But what you have done is really sweet Troy. Thank you".

"You're welcome. You deserve it".

We spent the rest of the day laughing and talking, eating and watching the scenery and then i fell asleep on his chest. He was leaning against the tree and i had lain down on his chest. He wrapped his arm around my back protectively and i wrapped mine around his waist feeling secure in his embrace. I was in a deep dreamless sleep but was awoken by a loud thump. My eyes shot open but i didn't see anything. I noticed it was later on. I looked up at Troy and saw he was sleeping. I checked my watch gently as not to wake him up but i failed. I saw it was 3:45. We must have been here for ages.

"Hey" he whispered as i laid my head back on his chest. I smiled and snuggled closer to him as he leaned down and kissed my head. I looked up at him and his eyes were just open. I smiled and whispered

"Did you sleep good?". He nodded a little and said

"What time is it?"

"It's 3:45" i answered. His eyes shot wide open and he replied

"We must have been here a while". I nodded and then smiled at him again. He was so gorgeous and i was so glad to be back in his arms. Whether or not he hurt me i felt safe with him. I knew he would protect me. He smiled back and we looked into each others eyes holding the gaze for a few moments before i broke it by...leaning up and kissing him lightly. I closed my eyes over and molded into his lips as he pursed them back against my own. His arm was still around my back and he brought up his other to support my neck. I smiled and pushed my lips further onto his. I pulled back and we both laughed a little before i kissed him lightly once more. I settled my head back onto his chest and we continued to lie there for a while happy in each other's company

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