Summary: A new girl comes to Eden Hall, befriending Adam. He's able to tell her anything he wants to. Except for one thing. She's falling in love with the guy he's falling in love with. *SLASH*
Author's Note: This is my first shot at MD slash so please bear with me here.
This is slash so if you don't like it…DON'T READ IT!
Disclaimer: I only own Kori, Shane, Jordan, Bryan, Jesse, and Yolanda
Charlie
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"Did you hear about what happened to Kori?" Fulton asked at breakfast the next morning. Did I hear about it? No. But I saw it. At first I was a little confused as to why a random guy would be trying to win Kori over, but Adam explained it to me. And I wanted to punch him, but after seeing what he was doing for her, coming all the way to Eden Hall to see her, my feelings of anger kind of subsided.
"Yeah I did. Kori called me and told me everything that happened," Adam replied shoving a piece of toast into his mouth. Adam. He seemed to be all that was on my mind for the past few days. When I found out he liked guys too, I was elated. I spent the whole night anticipating what I would say to him the next day. But I refused to believe that I liked him as anything more than a friend. Until the previous day.
The way Adam looked at me in his dorm room after we hung-up with Kori was a look I'd never received from anyone else in my entire life. They weren't looks of admiration or appreciation like I was used to from Linda. No, they were more than that. In his crystal blue eyes, I saw love, desire, and want. It was like a ball of emotions rolled into one. And at that very moment, I knew what I wanted. Who I wanted. But Portman chose that time to come into the room. Still I'd spent the whole night thinking about Adam. And Adam only. I knew what it was. It was something stronger than anything I have ever felt for another human being. Ever. The only time I'd felt remotely like this was when I was with Linda and even that faded away eventually. But this. This was something else. It was a release of feelings within me reserved for one person and one person only by the name of Adam Banks.
I glanced around the table at everyone who I had grown-up with and loved. My eyes rested on Adam, head bent low over his tray and nibbling away at the so-called food the Eden Hall faculty so kindly provided us. He was beautiful. His blond hair, only half as gelled as it was normally and his signature polo shirt left untidy and untucked as if he had been in some great rush to leave the room that morning. I sighed inwardly, wishing I could reach across the table and plant a big kiss on his lips right there for everyone to see. But I couldn't. Not there anyway. He looked up and met my eyes, dropping the last piece of toast that was in his hand. I had tugging feeling at the back of my mind that I should look away before he thought anything of my stare. But it was already too late for Adam was staring right back at me with those warm, inviting eyes. Gulping, I managed a small smile directed at him. He smiled back and I looked down at my food quickly, tearing my eyes away from the boy before me. Nobody noticed anything; they were all still talking about what Jesse had done for Kori.
I had seen something in Adam's eyes that I hadn't ever seen before. Sure I'd looked him in the eyes multiple times prior but I had never noticed that little gleam that was so truly and surely there. I never noticed the exhaustion in his eyes. But it was there and it was then that I realized. Adam had loved me for a long time.
Kori entered, Jesse trailing her and both of them looking extremely happy. I didn't remember seeing Kori so happy the whole time that she had been at Eden Hall. Everyone greeted her cheerfully and she introduced Jesse to the table, "And that's Adam Banks and Charlie Conway." My head snapped up at the mention of my name.
"Uh…hey." Adam and I said at the same time. Kori gave me a look, one that only I knew the meaning of. It was her 'You-know-what-you-have-to-do-so-go-do-it' look with a slight tilt of her head in Adam's direction. I glanced over at Adam to see that he was having a conversation with Jesse. I faced Kori again. She smiled at me with encouragement and mouthed, 'Go'. I nodded and took in a deep breath. Throwing down my twisted and ripped my napkin, I scraped my chair back and stood up.
"Um, Adam," he looked up, "Can I, uh…can I talk to you for a minute? Outside?" He nodded slowly and stood up, picking up his tray. Kori stopped him.
"I got it. Just go, okay?" she sent him a knowing smile and he smiled back at her. Portman gave him a thumbs-up that no one else noticed.
"Okay," Adam said easily, only a hint of nerve racking his voice, "Thanks." He nodded at me briefly and I led the way out to the courtyard. It was silent as we walked towards the doors of the school, each staring at the ground with great interest. Never had I been so fascinated with the tiling of the school hallways. The air between us wasn't exactly comfortable and neither of us was exactly relaxed and joking around. It was quite the opposite and I hated it. I wanted it to go away and I wanted to just be comfortable. 'And the only way to do that is to tell him how you really feel.' I told myself, taking in several shaky breaths as we pushed the doors open, exposing us to the whipping Minnesota cold.
"So…what's up?" Adam asked stopping under a tree, leaning against it and looking at me intently. I wanted to just grab him and mash my lips against his. But I didn't. I stayed put even though I did start licking my lips and wringing my hands. It was probably freezing outside, but I was too nervous to notice.
"Um, well…I, we…need to talk," I stammered stupidly.
"We do?" And for a second, it almost seemed as if he was just as nervous as me, "About what?"
"Stuff. Important stuff."
"What's wrong?"
"Well, nothing's wrong, exactly. It's more like…what's right."
Adam stared at me with a confused expression. I sighed and paced back and forth in front of him, feeling my heart pounding in my head, if that made any sense at all. There had to be an easier way to tell someone that you truly and desperately loved them. Right? Why was this so damn hard? Why?
"Charlie?" Adam asked softly, clapping his hand onto my shoulder and stopping me from wearing a hole into the moist grass.
I shrugged, letting him know that I was listening, but refusing to look up and meet his eyes. I feared what would happen if I did. But, I had to admit to myself, the feeling that rushed through me, was anything but unpleasant. Still I would definitely give myself away. 'But that's the point, dumbass. Just tell him!'
"What's wrong?" Adam asked, his hand slightly slipping off of my shoulder. The sudden gust of wind whipped around me as I ventured to lift my head slightly, my insides screaming for his hand to replace itself on my shoulder. And there were his bright, crystal clear eyes looking right into mine. Again.
"I like you!" I blurted out abruptly, not able to control the words coming out of my mouth.
"Uh…thanks. I like you too," he replied matter-of-factly.
"No," I hastily continued before I lost my nerve, "I mean…I like you." There. I said it. The brief moment that followed my confession was probably even more terrifying than the moment it took for me to say it. My eyes darted everywhere around the courtyard, anywhere to get away from Adam's captivating gaze. My palms were sweaty and practically soaking through the fabric on my jeans. My heart was banging in my chest and my brain was going absolutely haywire.
"Charlie-" he started.
"No, no! I'm sorry," I repeated hysterically, "I'm just really sorry. If you never want to speak to me every again, I totally understand. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to…" But I didn't get to finish. The next thing I knew Adam's lips were against mine and I was against the tree trunk. He was…he was kissing me. When we broke apart, Adam stepped back and watched me. Despite the below freezing weather outside, I was getting increasingly warm.
"I…I…" I couldn't seem to form words. Finally, I swallowed and offered a weak smile, "I guess you like me too?"
A laugh escaped his perfect lips, "Yeah, I guess so." We stood there in silence, staring at each for a moment before I took one step closer to him. And then another.
"You have no idea how long I've waited for you to say those words," Adam told me, barely above a whisper, "You have no idea." I smiled at him warmly, taking in everything that I could about him.
"I think I do now."
"Sure took you long enough."
"What can I say? I was a dumb fuck."
"You have no idea."
I realized then how long he had been waiting for me to come around and figure out my true feelings. I realized how devoted he was to me even though there could've been a chance that I may not have felt the same way. I realized that he loved me. With everything. And all it took was that one realization for me to realize.
"I think I do." Our lips met halfway. I love him.
~*End*~
I just wanted to thank everyone who read and reviewed my story especially since it was my first shot at MD slash. You guys rock!! Now that I am totally in love with Adam and Charlie being in love, I might make a sequel to this. It was really fun writing this and I hope you guys had as much fun reading it as I did writing it!! (I feel like I'm making the thank-yous inside of a music album…sheesh) I'll see all of you in the next fic!
Anne918: Uh…I don't know? Hehe, well you were right (again). You know, you were always very good at predicting what was going to happen. What are you…genius?
Moonlight Phoenix1: Awww thanks! Yeah as I was writing it I was like, "Yeah, he's not like any of the guys at school…" Oh well I can dream, can't I? Pink signs are adorable!! =D Thanks!
Sphinx the Minx: Hey! That's a good one! But does that imply that Adam's the female in this relationship? Ah, it probably does since he was the one always waiting around. =D Thanks!
Chelsea: There probably will be a catch in the sequel to Jesse and Kori's relationship. But I don't know yet. I mean…they do go to different school. I'll think about that one. I like skating!! But you have to give me Adam Banks and then I will go skating. I'll have to talk to Disney about that. "How about I take Adam Banks and you can…skate for Chelsea?" hehe, thanks for reading almost everything I write!! =D
LB: HAPPY BELATED!!!!!! Yeah, I tried to finish it so that it would be up on your birthday. And look! I actually did accomplish it! Yay for me! Cute dorks rocket my pockets! And that's Jesse! If only I actually had a guy like him…lol thanks!
Gothic Author: Awww, that's okay. I understand. I've been extremely busy lately too and writing this fic is like…the only stress releaser I have on me as of right now. That's true about most guys. Anyway, I hope you liked the Charlie/Adam snoggage!
Thanks to everyone else who has been reviewing regularly and even to those who didn't! YOU ROCK!
Luv alwayz,
Melody