Chapter 26
I lay awake in my bed, feeling the sun, softly warming my back. I rolled over to face the window and smiled softly and stretched. I had to admit, I was looking forward to going out with Puck. I hadn't ventured much of the outside world since that night. The only time I did, was to go to school, only to come back home afew hours later. I knew, with Puck, I would be safe.
I stretched and kept my eye on the sky that I could see through the small gap in my curtains. I slowly sat up and climbed out of bed. I headed into my little bathroom and turned on the shower, starting to climb out of my clothes. I tried not to look at any of my marks, they really did repulse me when I was alone and looking at them. I hopped into the shower and wash as quickly as I could.
As soon as I was out of the shower, I wrapped a towel around myself. My phone buzzed and I walked into my bedroom and picked it up, a message from Puck. I smiled as I read over it 'Morning, be there in about an hour, picnic,park? How does it sound? Xxx' I thought for a moment, outside, in the open, I was a little nervous, but I would have Puck with me, I would be safe, as long as I had him, nothing would upset me, or scare me, I would have him, and I would be safe. 'Picnic in the park sounds amazing, can't wait, i'll be ready when you come here xxx' I replied
I walked over to my chest of drawers and pulled out a thin strapped Cami and a pale pink, v-necked, thin sweater, I pushed the drawer shut and opened the one below and pulled out a pair of dark denim jeans. Even though it was warm, I still felt the need to cover up, I know Puck told me to see them as a sign that I was strong, but I still found the sight of them repulsive, especially when I didn't have Puck to strengthen me.
I started to get dressed quickly and pulled my jeans on and then my tops. I grabbed my phone, slipping it into my pocket and headed out of my room and downstairs
"morning sweetheart" My Mom said as she sat on a breakfast stool, a mug of coffee in her hands.
"Tommy still asleep?" I asked
She nodded "yep, out cold" She smiled
I sat down at the breakfast bar and reached for an apple
"you still going out with Puck?" She asked
"yep" I said softly
"he'll be here in about 40 minutes" I replied
There was a knock on the door an Tommy ran to it
"it's Puck" He called as he opened the door and smiled up at him.
I stood up and walked to the door
"please can I come?" Tommy begged
I laughed
"he's been begging since he got up" I said quietly to Puck
Puck laughed and ruffled my brothers hair
"next time?" Puck asked Tommy
I smiled at Puck, he didn't have to be so kind to my brother,
"I promise, next time, and we'll play football" Puck smiled down at Tommy
Tommy beamed and nodded
"ok" He said
"do I need anything?" I asked Puck
He shook his head
"i have everything sorted, just need you" He smiled.
Puck held out his hand for me. I took his hand, instantly feeling his warmth and comfort wash over me. I wrapped my other hand over our hands and looked down at Tommy
"i'll see you later" I smiled down at Tommy
"Ok" Tommy smiled. He ran into the living room and grabbed the controller for his game console
"bye" He smiled
I laughed softly and looked back up at Puck
"shall we go?" He asked. I nodded and Puck pulled me out of the house. I pulled the door close behind me and walked with Puck down to his truck, resting my head on his arm. Puck opened the passenger door for me and I climbed in and waited for him to join me., waiting for the calm to wash over me again.
Once Puck was in the drivers seat. He started the engine and pulled away from my house.
Puck opened the passenger door for me, once we arrived at the park
"i hope you're not excepting a wicker picnic basket" He smiled, as he helped me out of the truck and held my hand, closing the door behind me, and opening the back door, pulling out his backpack and pulling it onto his shoulder
I smiled and rested my head on his arm
"i don't need a wicker basket" I smiled
"afterall, I didn't have one, when you brought me and Tommy here" I said
I rested against him still as we walked through the park, walking through the fountain area. Puck placed his bag down on a stone bench and smiled
"want to leave your phone in my bag?" He asked
I looked at him slightly confused, but pushed that thought out of my head
"sure" I said
I slipped my hand into my pocket and pulled out my mobile, slipping it into the front pocket of his backpack, where he then slipped his into. He zipped it back up and held out his hand for me again, I took his hand and Puck walked us towards the water feature in the centre of a large open area. I rested against him again, wondering what he was doing, but at the same time, not really caring, because I was just happy to be with him.
He stopped and turned me to face him, I smiled up at him and took his other hand too, his thumbs stroking over the back of his hands. I looked into his eyes and smiled, he smirked slightly back and I laughed softly
"so...?" I said
"wait.." He replied
I looked at him slightly confused, then suddenly a jet of water spurted up from the ground, I jumped slightly and laughed as I looked around and noticed the whole area dancing with Jets of water.
Puck laughed and wrapped his arms around me, still standing in the jets of water. I grabbed his hands again and started to walk through the jets of water with him, I started to walk alittle faster and dance in and out of the water, feeling free. Puck laughed at me and he wrapped his arms around me again, lifting me up slightly. I laughed alittle more and wrapped my arms over his, holding onto him. He gently lowered me to the ground and I turned in his arms, and stroked my hands up his arms.
Puck smiled and pushed my wet hair out of my face. I smiled and gently pressed my lips to his, I had to admit, I hadn't felt this free since that night, Puck moved one hand up into my hair and pulled me closer to him, wrapping his other arm tightly around my waist. I smiled against his lips and kissed him alittle more, opening my mouth alittle and letting our breaths mingle, our tongues move slightly together.