A/N:THANKS FOR THE REVIEWS. HERE'S CHAPTER FIVE.
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Kat cursed under her breath as she stepped out of the bathroom hurriedly. She glanced at the clock on her way to the door.
"I'm coming!" She yelled in sheer annoyance knowing that it would be Fox behind the door.
She yanked the door almost too forcefully, readying herself to yell at him for being half an hour early but she was startled to find Josh standing by her doorway. He had a serious look on his face.
He glanced at the small towel that was wrapped around her and smiled. "Nice choice of clothing." He quipped as he pushed past her and into her apartment.
"Come right in, why don't you?" She drawled sarcastically as she slammed the door shut. "What are you doing here?" Kat demanded, feeling somewhat naked.
His eyes roamed her apartment and then stopping on her. "Let's talk." Josh suggested as he took a seat.
"You have two seconds before I call the police." She said, grabbing her phone.
Josh looked intrepid. "I think you'd like to hear what I have to say."
"You have nothing interesting or important to say to me so I suggest you get your ass of my couch and leave!"
He glared at her, finding her rather rude. "I'm thinking about your best interest here."
She folded her arms over her chest and wished that he leave already. "How noble."
"Just hear me out and then decide whether you want to believe me or not." Josh announced although he was sure that she would believe him.
Kat scowled at him. "Fine but hurry up. You're making me late."
"Well, I can say this while you get ready." He said suggestively.
Kat wanted to hit Josh with the phone but she restrained herself and just settled with glaring at him and at the same time, thinking of maiming him. "I think I'll wait."
"Sit down." He said amusedly.
She remained standing. "I'd rather not."
Josh smirked at her. "Alright then, suit yourself."
"Are you going to tell me whatever it is you came here or not?" Kat demanded irritably as shifted her weight from one foot to another.
""It's about Fox." Josh began and Kay shot him a skeptical look.
He waited for her reaction. "If he changed his mind, he could have used the phone instead of sending his minion to tell me." She drawled.
Great, she thought. I just wasted my time trying to get ready.
Josh smiled tightly as he stood up from where he sat and walked up to her. "Fox didn't change his mind. He doesn't even know that I came here." He began, his voice growing very sincere.
She waited.
"Look, I came to tell you that Fox is no good and you should know that before you get yourself involved with him."
Kat scoffed indignantly. "I don't intend on getting involved with him. It's just pizza."
"That's not what Fox thinks. Look, Kat, this is going to hurt but-"
She rolled her eyes. "I doubt it but go on."
"You should know that Fox is after you to prove a point." He stated cautiously.
Kat kept herself calm. "And what point is that?" She asked.
Josh grinned. This was the big finale. "That he always wins a bet." He declared in all seriousness. He could almost taste victory.
Hurt flickered in her eyes but it quickly passed. "So, now you've come to warn me about that." She drawled sardonically as she placed the phone back on the table. "I'm guessing that bet was with you."
He nodded; somewhat surprised that she wasn't throwing a fit and demanding that he prove his accusation. "It's heartless, I know, but I couldn't go through with it. I couldn't take advantage of you." He lied smoothly and Kat raised an unconvinced eyebrow.
She sighed and walked over to her room to get changed. Josh stood in his spot, thinking that she needed some time alone to shed some hurt tears.
A few minutes later, she reappeared, completely dressed and with no evidence of crying whatsoever. "So much was I worth?" Kat asked him as she brushed her hair.
Josh shot her a hesitant look.
"If we're having a heart to heart here, I think it's only fitting that EVERYTHING should be said." She declared firmly.
"Two thousand."
She flinched but she a faked a cheery smile anyway. "That's how much I'm worth? I'm flattered." She drawled. "So what do you want?"
He frowned at Kat. "I didn't say I wanted anything." Josh denied flat out.
Kat scoffed at him. "Do I look stupid to you?"
"Not at all."
"I thought so. Look, we both know you didn't come here because you have a conscience. I highly doubt you have any principles at all. You came here because you saw an opportunity. What I want to know is what that opportunity is." She said matter-of-factly.
Josh beamed at her, impressed. "Well, you're definitely smarter than I took you for. I have to give you points for that."
She snidely smirked at him. "I'm still waiting." Kat declared; her voice emotionless.
Josh sighed, knowing that he had broken the most sacred rule of betting, which was to never tell the target. "I have two grand at stake here, Kat."
She nodded. "So, you thought that you could keep that by telling the nasty little game you and your bastard friend are playing on me. You're a sore loser and a cheap ass. How becoming." Kat declared mockingly as she eyed Josh with distaste.
"I'm not perfect okay." He snapped.
"I can tell. Well, whatever your plan is, I'm not taking part in it. You and your friend can fix it yourselves." She stated unfeelingly.
"It's not exactly a plan ." He retorted.
Kat scoffed at him. "Really? The more you lie and deny things, the more I'm tempted to make you lose."
"You can't do that." He blurted.
She raised an eyebrow at him. "Doesn't look like it to me." She taunted.
"I'll give you half the money."
She let out a hollow laugh. "You really are desperate."
Josh ignored the comment. "Think of what you can do with a thousand dollars."
She rolled her eyes. "I'm not interested. And you can't buy my help with any amount of money. I'd like you to leave now." She was truly annoyed and disgusted with Josh.
No one had stooped so low just to win a bet.
He sighed sharply. "It's not the money, Kat. It's the principle of the game."
"What principle? You and Fox are using me to prove your manly power! Get out!"
"Exactly!"
"What?" She asked, slightly confused.
"Fox thinks that he can have anything and anyone. He's God's gift to women and the world. We have to prove him wrong." Josh justified.
"There is no we." She corrected irately.
"Look all you have to do is go out with him tonight and after that you just follow my lead. I'll pay you half like I said."
"Are you deaf?" She exclaimed angrily. "I am not interested!"
"So you're going to let Fox use you to enlarge his ego?" Josh countered smugly.
"If I help you, I'll degrade myself even more." She declared furiously.
"No, you're getting back at Fox."
"He's not the only one I'd like to get back on." She hissed, her eyes blazing with fury.
"Fine, you can use me. Use my money, use whatever you need but this time, Fox has to lose."
Kat looked away and saw a small picture of Mackenna and herself taken a few months before her friend's death. Pain glimmered in her eyes and she took a deep breath.
"If, and this is a big if, I do work with you on ruining your so-called friend, you'll do what I ask." She knew she was making a big mistake; she was jeopardizing her morals but the heartbreaking thought of Mackenna's death screamed in her head.
It was an opportunity too good to pass up.
And Kat was desperate and very, very angry.
Josh beamed at her triumphantly. He had won her. He had Kat on his side. "It depends on what you want." He stated calmly, knowing that the key to good bargaining was not letting the other party think they could get whatever they want.
She scowled at him. "You said anything."
"Well, as long as it's nothing illegal. I can't have my life or reputation in danger." He explained, shoving his hands into his pockets.
"Coward." Kat hissed.
"Maybe." He replied, very business like. "What's your asking price then?"
Kat watched him hesitantly. She didn't trust him. "Anything, right?"
He nodded. "Anything."
"If I do this, I want you to find a person for me." She stated calmly.
Josh looked at her curiously. "That's it?"
"No, that's not it." Kat retorted acrimoniously. "I'll think of something along the way."
"So who is this person that you want me to find?" He asked inquisitively. "An old lover, a lost family member?"
"It's none of your damn business. Just find this person and fast." She ordered sternly, gritting her teeth.
"It's a deal then."
Kat shook her head at him. "No, it's not a deal. This agreement goes on my terms. So if I don't like something, I don't have to do it and I can walk away from this anytime I choose."
"Deal."
"Another thing, you can't mention me when you find this person. Understand?"
"Perfectly."
Kat nodded grimly. This is for Mackenna. God help me, she told herself. She quickly scribbled the name on a piece of paper and handed it to Josh. "Don't ask questions. You need my help here."
"Partners, then." Josh said as he offered his hand.
She accepted his hand and shook it. "Don't think you've won anything just yet, Josh. I can turn the tables on you anytime. So, don't screw me over." She threatened dangerously.
He smirked at her, not really convinced. "Right. Now be good tonight. This is your first performance. I'll call you in the morning." Josh declared excitedly as he patted her arms encouragingly.
"You're sick." She muttered in utter contempt.
"So you say." Josh replied indifferently. "Do something with those clothes." He suggested as he looked down at her jeans and simple blue tank top.
"Screw you." She snapped defiantly.
"Anytime." Josh retorted, raising an eyebrow. "I have to go before Fox gets here. Break a leg." He winked at her before retreating out of her apartment.
Kat glared at him. "Bastard."
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Two hours later
You're a real piece of work, Kat thought as she watched Fox with disdain.
He was grinning at her, his teeth so white he should have been in a toothpaste commercial. She had to admit that Fox was good looking, drop dead gorgeous to be exact but she couldn't help but want to hit him over the head with something large and preferably heavy.
When he brought her the two dozen roses earlier, Kat reminded herself that this was all a ploy. It was another tactic to win in the game.
"Are you just going to sit there and stare at me or are you actually going to eat your pizza?" Fox asked, breaking her train of thought.
"I was admiring your good looks." She retorted cuttingly. "Or lack of it." She muttered under her breath.
Fox grinned. "So you do find me attractive." He commented.
"You're okay." She muttered, taking a small bite of her pizza.
"You're not bad yourself." He said eyeing Kat's outfit. Fox was rather surprised when he picked her up. He knew she was attractive but he didn't expect that underneath the waitress uniform was a body he really could appreciate.
The plunging neckline and tight pants helped him realize that.
This bet might not be so pointless after all, Fox thought to himself.
"You eat like a bird." Fox declared with a small laugh as he looked at Kat's half eat slice.
She narrowed her eyes at him, clenching her fists so hard she could feel her nails digging into the palm of her hand. Kat reminded herself than in the end she was going to win, with Josh's help unfortunately, but at least she would still have the pleasure of shoving this bet in Fox's face.
Just you wait, she thought vindictively. If she could cackle without looking like a madman, Kat would have done so right then and there.
She shot him a sweet smile. "Are we done? I'd like to go home now."
"You have the patience of a two year old."
Kat glowered at him, her hatred for him building up each minute. "And you are as interesting as watching paint dry!" She hissed and some of the customers near by gave them curious and worried glances.
"How clever." Fox uttered, his smile never fading. Kat was fighting the urge to lean over and slap that smirk off his face. He dropped a fifty dollar bill on the table like it was nothing.
Kay made sure to ignore the gesture.
Fox led her to his car and Kat silently stepped inside, thanking the powers that be that the night was almost over.
They drove in silence, the music from the stereo, lessening the tension.
When they came to a halt, Kat turned to Fox. "Why are we here?" She demanded.
"Let's go for a walk." He suggested as Fox stepped out of the car and headed for the beach.
"I am not going for a walk!" Kat exclaimed angrily as she followed him.
He flashed a mischievous grin at Kat. "You're walking right now." He said pointedly.
She immediately stopped walking and glared at him. "Take me home, Fox."
He continued to walk further from and to the water. "Not until you have fun." He answered and Kat groaned and went after him.
When she finally caught up, Fox was by then sitting on the sand, looking out at the ocean. It was silent except for the sound of the waves and for some reason Kat didn't want to break it.
She stood next to him, deliberating on whether she should sit down or not.
When Fox made no indication of budging anytime soon, Kat let out an exasperatedly sigh and sat down on the sand, frowning slightly.
She pulled her legs closer and rested her head on her knees. "Can we go now?" She asked; her voice soft for once.
"No." He replied calmly.
Kat sighed and again this time decided that she might as well enjoy the view if she was going to be here for quite a while. Her gaze lingered at the ocean as pale moonlight kissed the water. It sparkled as if diamonds blanketed the ocean floor.
Her thoughts drifted back to Harmony and Kat stubbornly bit her lip to stop herself from feeling or showing any sort of emotion.
Beside her, Fox watched Kat from the corner of his eyes. He couldn't help but notice how she suddenly looked very unhappy. He wanted to ask her what was wrong but Fox knew that all she would do was give him some harsh remark and presumably tell him to drop dead.
Knowing that Fox's eyes were on her made Kat incredibly uncomfortable so she stood up and walked, hoping that he wouldn't follow.
But just her luck, he followed.
"Something wrong?" He asked; his concern evident.
She refrained from looking at him and shook her head. "I'm fine." She brushed it off quickly.
Fox shot her an unconvinced look. "Want to talk about it?"
She glared at him. "You're a real piece of work." Kat hissed as she angrily walked back to the car.
She suddenly didn't care that it was dark and the parking lot was empty and there was a good chance some sick bastard could attack her for the contents of her purse.
"What did I do?" Fox asked, slightly confused.
Kat was ready to yell at him but she stopped herself. "I'm tired, Fox. Take me home." She said softly and he nodded silently, letting her evasion slide for now.
He drove her home in silence yet again and when they reached her apartment, Kat gave him a hasty good bye before stepping inside and shutting the door close on Fox.
Kat cursed herself for weakening tonight.
She was damned if she let her emotions get the best of her. She was ruined if she let sitting with Fox by the beach affect her. They hadn't even done anything which made her feel completely ridiculous.
Kat gritted her teeth in determination. "I'll die first before I let anyone get the best me."
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Kat cursed under her breath as she stepped out of the bathroom hurriedly. She glanced at the clock on her way to the door.
"I'm coming!" She yelled in sheer annoyance knowing that it would be Fox behind the door.
She yanked the door almost too forcefully, readying herself to yell at him for being half an hour early but she was startled to find Josh standing by her doorway. He had a serious look on his face.
He glanced at the small towel that was wrapped around her and smiled. "Nice choice of clothing." He quipped as he pushed past her and into her apartment.
"Come right in, why don't you?" She drawled sarcastically as she slammed the door shut. "What are you doing here?" Kat demanded, feeling somewhat naked.
His eyes roamed her apartment and then stopping on her. "Let's talk." Josh suggested as he took a seat.
"You have two seconds before I call the police." She said, grabbing her phone.
Josh looked intrepid. "I think you'd like to hear what I have to say."
"You have nothing interesting or important to say to me so I suggest you get your ass of my couch and leave!"
He glared at her, finding her rather rude. "I'm thinking about your best interest here."
She folded her arms over her chest and wished that he leave already. "How noble."
"Just hear me out and then decide whether you want to believe me or not." Josh announced although he was sure that she would believe him.
Kat scowled at him. "Fine but hurry up. You're making me late."
"Well, I can say this while you get ready." He said suggestively.
Kat wanted to hit Josh with the phone but she restrained herself and just settled with glaring at him and at the same time, thinking of maiming him. "I think I'll wait."
"Sit down." He said amusedly.
She remained standing. "I'd rather not."
Josh smirked at her. "Alright then, suit yourself."
"Are you going to tell me whatever it is you came here or not?" Kat demanded irritably as shifted her weight from one foot to another.
""It's about Fox." Josh began and Kay shot him a skeptical look.
He waited for her reaction. "If he changed his mind, he could have used the phone instead of sending his minion to tell me." She drawled.
Great, she thought. I just wasted my time trying to get ready.
Josh smiled tightly as he stood up from where he sat and walked up to her. "Fox didn't change his mind. He doesn't even know that I came here." He began, his voice growing very sincere.
She waited.
"Look, I came to tell you that Fox is no good and you should know that before you get yourself involved with him."
Kat scoffed indignantly. "I don't intend on getting involved with him. It's just pizza."
"That's not what Fox thinks. Look, Kat, this is going to hurt but-"
She rolled her eyes. "I doubt it but go on."
"You should know that Fox is after you to prove a point." He stated cautiously.
Kat kept herself calm. "And what point is that?" She asked.
Josh grinned. This was the big finale. "That he always wins a bet." He declared in all seriousness. He could almost taste victory.
Hurt flickered in her eyes but it quickly passed. "So, now you've come to warn me about that." She drawled sardonically as she placed the phone back on the table. "I'm guessing that bet was with you."
He nodded; somewhat surprised that she wasn't throwing a fit and demanding that he prove his accusation. "It's heartless, I know, but I couldn't go through with it. I couldn't take advantage of you." He lied smoothly and Kat raised an unconvinced eyebrow.
She sighed and walked over to her room to get changed. Josh stood in his spot, thinking that she needed some time alone to shed some hurt tears.
A few minutes later, she reappeared, completely dressed and with no evidence of crying whatsoever. "So much was I worth?" Kat asked him as she brushed her hair.
Josh shot her a hesitant look.
"If we're having a heart to heart here, I think it's only fitting that EVERYTHING should be said." She declared firmly.
"Two thousand."
She flinched but she a faked a cheery smile anyway. "That's how much I'm worth? I'm flattered." She drawled. "So what do you want?"
He frowned at Kat. "I didn't say I wanted anything." Josh denied flat out.
Kat scoffed at him. "Do I look stupid to you?"
"Not at all."
"I thought so. Look, we both know you didn't come here because you have a conscience. I highly doubt you have any principles at all. You came here because you saw an opportunity. What I want to know is what that opportunity is." She said matter-of-factly.
Josh beamed at her, impressed. "Well, you're definitely smarter than I took you for. I have to give you points for that."
She snidely smirked at him. "I'm still waiting." Kat declared; her voice emotionless.
Josh sighed, knowing that he had broken the most sacred rule of betting, which was to never tell the target. "I have two grand at stake here, Kat."
She nodded. "So, you thought that you could keep that by telling the nasty little game you and your bastard friend are playing on me. You're a sore loser and a cheap ass. How becoming." Kat declared mockingly as she eyed Josh with distaste.
"I'm not perfect okay." He snapped.
"I can tell. Well, whatever your plan is, I'm not taking part in it. You and your friend can fix it yourselves." She stated unfeelingly.
"It's not exactly a plan ." He retorted.
Kat scoffed at him. "Really? The more you lie and deny things, the more I'm tempted to make you lose."
"You can't do that." He blurted.
She raised an eyebrow at him. "Doesn't look like it to me." She taunted.
"I'll give you half the money."
She let out a hollow laugh. "You really are desperate."
Josh ignored the comment. "Think of what you can do with a thousand dollars."
She rolled her eyes. "I'm not interested. And you can't buy my help with any amount of money. I'd like you to leave now." She was truly annoyed and disgusted with Josh.
No one had stooped so low just to win a bet.
He sighed sharply. "It's not the money, Kat. It's the principle of the game."
"What principle? You and Fox are using me to prove your manly power! Get out!"
"Exactly!"
"What?" She asked, slightly confused.
"Fox thinks that he can have anything and anyone. He's God's gift to women and the world. We have to prove him wrong." Josh justified.
"There is no we." She corrected irately.
"Look all you have to do is go out with him tonight and after that you just follow my lead. I'll pay you half like I said."
"Are you deaf?" She exclaimed angrily. "I am not interested!"
"So you're going to let Fox use you to enlarge his ego?" Josh countered smugly.
"If I help you, I'll degrade myself even more." She declared furiously.
"No, you're getting back at Fox."
"He's not the only one I'd like to get back on." She hissed, her eyes blazing with fury.
"Fine, you can use me. Use my money, use whatever you need but this time, Fox has to lose."
Kat looked away and saw a small picture of Mackenna and herself taken a few months before her friend's death. Pain glimmered in her eyes and she took a deep breath.
"If, and this is a big if, I do work with you on ruining your so-called friend, you'll do what I ask." She knew she was making a big mistake; she was jeopardizing her morals but the heartbreaking thought of Mackenna's death screamed in her head.
It was an opportunity too good to pass up.
And Kat was desperate and very, very angry.
Josh beamed at her triumphantly. He had won her. He had Kat on his side. "It depends on what you want." He stated calmly, knowing that the key to good bargaining was not letting the other party think they could get whatever they want.
She scowled at him. "You said anything."
"Well, as long as it's nothing illegal. I can't have my life or reputation in danger." He explained, shoving his hands into his pockets.
"Coward." Kat hissed.
"Maybe." He replied, very business like. "What's your asking price then?"
Kat watched him hesitantly. She didn't trust him. "Anything, right?"
He nodded. "Anything."
"If I do this, I want you to find a person for me." She stated calmly.
Josh looked at her curiously. "That's it?"
"No, that's not it." Kat retorted acrimoniously. "I'll think of something along the way."
"So who is this person that you want me to find?" He asked inquisitively. "An old lover, a lost family member?"
"It's none of your damn business. Just find this person and fast." She ordered sternly, gritting her teeth.
"It's a deal then."
Kat shook her head at him. "No, it's not a deal. This agreement goes on my terms. So if I don't like something, I don't have to do it and I can walk away from this anytime I choose."
"Deal."
"Another thing, you can't mention me when you find this person. Understand?"
"Perfectly."
Kat nodded grimly. This is for Mackenna. God help me, she told herself. She quickly scribbled the name on a piece of paper and handed it to Josh. "Don't ask questions. You need my help here."
"Partners, then." Josh said as he offered his hand.
She accepted his hand and shook it. "Don't think you've won anything just yet, Josh. I can turn the tables on you anytime. So, don't screw me over." She threatened dangerously.
He smirked at her, not really convinced. "Right. Now be good tonight. This is your first performance. I'll call you in the morning." Josh declared excitedly as he patted her arms encouragingly.
"You're sick." She muttered in utter contempt.
"So you say." Josh replied indifferently. "Do something with those clothes." He suggested as he looked down at her jeans and simple blue tank top.
"Screw you." She snapped defiantly.
"Anytime." Josh retorted, raising an eyebrow. "I have to go before Fox gets here. Break a leg." He winked at her before retreating out of her apartment.
Kat glared at him. "Bastard."
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Two hours later
You're a real piece of work, Kat thought as she watched Fox with disdain.
He was grinning at her, his teeth so white he should have been in a toothpaste commercial. She had to admit that Fox was good looking, drop dead gorgeous to be exact but she couldn't help but want to hit him over the head with something large and preferably heavy.
When he brought her the two dozen roses earlier, Kat reminded herself that this was all a ploy. It was another tactic to win in the game.
"Are you just going to sit there and stare at me or are you actually going to eat your pizza?" Fox asked, breaking her train of thought.
"I was admiring your good looks." She retorted cuttingly. "Or lack of it." She muttered under her breath.
Fox grinned. "So you do find me attractive." He commented.
"You're okay." She muttered, taking a small bite of her pizza.
"You're not bad yourself." He said eyeing Kat's outfit. Fox was rather surprised when he picked her up. He knew she was attractive but he didn't expect that underneath the waitress uniform was a body he really could appreciate.
The plunging neckline and tight pants helped him realize that.
This bet might not be so pointless after all, Fox thought to himself.
"You eat like a bird." Fox declared with a small laugh as he looked at Kat's half eat slice.
She narrowed her eyes at him, clenching her fists so hard she could feel her nails digging into the palm of her hand. Kat reminded herself than in the end she was going to win, with Josh's help unfortunately, but at least she would still have the pleasure of shoving this bet in Fox's face.
Just you wait, she thought vindictively. If she could cackle without looking like a madman, Kat would have done so right then and there.
She shot him a sweet smile. "Are we done? I'd like to go home now."
"You have the patience of a two year old."
Kat glowered at him, her hatred for him building up each minute. "And you are as interesting as watching paint dry!" She hissed and some of the customers near by gave them curious and worried glances.
"How clever." Fox uttered, his smile never fading. Kat was fighting the urge to lean over and slap that smirk off his face. He dropped a fifty dollar bill on the table like it was nothing.
Kay made sure to ignore the gesture.
Fox led her to his car and Kat silently stepped inside, thanking the powers that be that the night was almost over.
They drove in silence, the music from the stereo, lessening the tension.
When they came to a halt, Kat turned to Fox. "Why are we here?" She demanded.
"Let's go for a walk." He suggested as Fox stepped out of the car and headed for the beach.
"I am not going for a walk!" Kat exclaimed angrily as she followed him.
He flashed a mischievous grin at Kat. "You're walking right now." He said pointedly.
She immediately stopped walking and glared at him. "Take me home, Fox."
He continued to walk further from and to the water. "Not until you have fun." He answered and Kat groaned and went after him.
When she finally caught up, Fox was by then sitting on the sand, looking out at the ocean. It was silent except for the sound of the waves and for some reason Kat didn't want to break it.
She stood next to him, deliberating on whether she should sit down or not.
When Fox made no indication of budging anytime soon, Kat let out an exasperatedly sigh and sat down on the sand, frowning slightly.
She pulled her legs closer and rested her head on her knees. "Can we go now?" She asked; her voice soft for once.
"No." He replied calmly.
Kat sighed and again this time decided that she might as well enjoy the view if she was going to be here for quite a while. Her gaze lingered at the ocean as pale moonlight kissed the water. It sparkled as if diamonds blanketed the ocean floor.
Her thoughts drifted back to Harmony and Kat stubbornly bit her lip to stop herself from feeling or showing any sort of emotion.
Beside her, Fox watched Kat from the corner of his eyes. He couldn't help but notice how she suddenly looked very unhappy. He wanted to ask her what was wrong but Fox knew that all she would do was give him some harsh remark and presumably tell him to drop dead.
Knowing that Fox's eyes were on her made Kat incredibly uncomfortable so she stood up and walked, hoping that he wouldn't follow.
But just her luck, he followed.
"Something wrong?" He asked; his concern evident.
She refrained from looking at him and shook her head. "I'm fine." She brushed it off quickly.
Fox shot her an unconvinced look. "Want to talk about it?"
She glared at him. "You're a real piece of work." Kat hissed as she angrily walked back to the car.
She suddenly didn't care that it was dark and the parking lot was empty and there was a good chance some sick bastard could attack her for the contents of her purse.
"What did I do?" Fox asked, slightly confused.
Kat was ready to yell at him but she stopped herself. "I'm tired, Fox. Take me home." She said softly and he nodded silently, letting her evasion slide for now.
He drove her home in silence yet again and when they reached her apartment, Kat gave him a hasty good bye before stepping inside and shutting the door close on Fox.
Kat cursed herself for weakening tonight.
She was damned if she let her emotions get the best of her. She was ruined if she let sitting with Fox by the beach affect her. They hadn't even done anything which made her feel completely ridiculous.
Kat gritted her teeth in determination. "I'll die first before I let anyone get the best me."
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