Summary: The Manchester formal proves to be a potential disaster in the making for Kathryn and Sebastian.
Authors Note: Hey I meant to update this earlier but I spent the weekend in Manhattan. I'll try to update sooner next time. Anyway thanks for all the nice reviews! By the way meteorgarden yes school has started up again which is why I haven't had time to update as much as I liked. I too am busy, busy, busy and the trick now is making it through college with all the pressure. Doesn't really give you anything to look forward to does it? Don't worry you'll be fine. If I can do it anyone can.
Oh yeah, trip on love with hopefully be updated tomm. If not later in the week.
Chapter 9: Walking On Broken Glass
Sebastian felt as if he was being smothered. Currently engulfed in a mass of red curls that smelled of lavender, he tried to ignore breath. However the lovely girl astride him with the flaming red hair would not be ignored and continued to suffocate him with her hair as she nibbled on his neck. At last Sebastian could no longer see his journal and that just wouldn't do.
"Get off" he ordered pushing her from his lap. "Can't you see I'm trying to do something Annie?"
A look of hurt crossed over her pretty face as she corrected him, "it's Audrey."
Actually he was aware of this but he was hoping that perhaps by calling her by the wrong name she would get the hint and leave. However she apparently didn't get offended easily because she continued to sit beside Sebastian and gaze up at him adoringly. "What are you doing?"
Keeping his eyes on the leather bound book he grumbled "writing."
"Obviously" she sighed "I mean what are writing. It's probably not for school since that's too nice a book to use for school notes so what-"
Leaning forward Sebastian silenced her by placing a finger over her pert lips. Why out of all the girls at Manchester did he end up in bed with Audrey Wells? She was abrasive, dim, and her naiveté was anything but refreshing. However he she was also pretty and better yet easy so he didn't have to put any effort into getting her in bed which was just what he was looking for. He was done with challenges and complicated girls.
Pulling away from her he explained "it's a journal."
Sebastian had no interest in elaborating beyond that but Audrey didn't give up. "A journal? That is SO sweet" she cooed. Clutching his arm excitedly she asked "am I in it?"
Trying to tune her out Sebastian continued writing acting as if she wasn't there. This only proved to excite Audrey even more. When he didn't give her an answer to her question she reached over and snatched the journal from his hands. "Hey! Give me that!" he barked trying to grab it away but it was too late.
Audrey's playful expression fell when she realized that he was most definitely not writing about her. "Kathryn Merteuil?" she spat "Why are you writing about her?"
"It's none of your concern" he sneered grabbing the book from her hands. Turning away from her he focused his attention back on the crisp vanilla pages and the picture of Kathryn he had pasted to it. It was one he had taken a few days before Joshua had arrived. She was sitting on his bed, half dressed, smoking a cigarette with her typical aloof expression on her face. She had looked so beautiful to him then, he wanted to take her picture. His little ice princess, that's what he called her. Kathryn had just smiled at that before pulling him back into bed with her.
Sebastian smiled at the memory until Audrey intruded on his thoughts asking, "is she the girl you've been seeing these past weeks?"
"What are you talking about?"
Scooting closer to him she said "there's a rumor going on that you've been seeing someone...exclusivly. Some people said it was Kathryn but I didn't believe it. It's true though isn't it? You like her..."
"Think what you'd like" he sighed going back to his writing.
Audrey scowled at him, "she has a boyfriend you know? And they've been together for like, ever."
"Yeah I'm aware"
"Then why not move on to someone else? You know the formal is tonight..."
"No" he replied simply.
"Oh come on why not?"
Because if I go I'll run into her there and I can't deal with that, Sebastian thought to himself glumly. He never believed the day would come when his social schedule would be dictated around a chick but it had. Ever since that night in the street, he had been going out of his way to avoid Kathryn. He dropped the class they were in together, made it a point to skip lunch and didn't frequent any of the clubs she liked to go to. If by chance they passed each other in the hall Sebastian would make it a point to look the other way or appear indifferent.
For her part Kathryn seemed to be avoiding him too, except for one instance. He was talking up some girl who's name escaped him, when she came strutting down the hall. She stopped in her tracks when she saw them together. For the briefest of moments their eyes met and Sebastian wondered if perhaps it was jealousy he saw in her eyes. He couldn't be sure but it didn't matter because she never said anything to him. Kathryn just turned and walked away, just as she had the last time they spoke. Now that's how it was, like they didn't know each other, like they never knew each other.
Only they had known each other and that's what made this so difficult. Try as he might Sebastian couldn't seem to let her go. No matter how many girls he fucked, at the end of the night it was always her he ended up writing about. Kathryn was just this inescapable force that he couldn't seem to get away from. You always want what you can't have and he wanted her badly. Only Kathryn loved Joshua and he had too much pride to try and convince her other wise. So he would continue to deny himself what he wanted and instead try to be comforted by second or even third best.
"Sebastian?" Audrey's shrill voice once again broke through his thoughts. "Sebastian are you listening to me?"
"What!?" he snarled back at her.
Before she could repeat what she had been going on about the phone rang. Happy for the excuse to escape his bed mate, Sebastian got up and answered the phone. "Yes?"
"The proper greeting when answering a phone is hello Valmont. Hasn't anyone ever taught you some manners?" chided the unfamiliar voice on the other end of the receiver.
"No they haven't, who is this?"
"Don't you remember me?" purred the voice. "And here I was believing I gave you the hand job of the millennium, silly me."
Sebastian wanted to inform his caller that a hand job isn't exactly something that merits grading. It shouldn't even be called a job since all it involves is a tight grasp and a few flicks of the wrist. However he wasn't about to get into that now. Still having no idea who his female caller was he once again asked, "who is this?"
There was a slightly annoyed sigh on the other end before she explained, "it's Isabel Kennedy."
"Oh right" he sighed dimly recalling their fifteen minutes spent in the gym equipment closet a month ago. "What do you want?"
"You don't sound like your usually charming self this afternoon. Is something wrong?"
Sebastian briefly looked over as Audrey who was busy studying her spilt ends and rolled his eyes. "Actually I have company and we're sort of in the middle of something."
"Company" she repeated. "I take it your referring to Audrey. Actually I'm rather surprised you let her stick around this long."
He was rather surprised that she knew who he was with but didn't let on. "Why do you assume I'm with her?"
Isabel let out a soft chuckle, "please Manchester isn't that big a school. Besides you haven't exactly been discreet with your conquests lately."
"What do you want?" he snapped irritated. "I take it this isn't a social call."
"As a matter of fact it is." There was a long pause on the other end as she seemed to be working herself up to tell him something. When she finally did it came out more of a command than a request. "I want you to take me to the formal tonight."
For the first time since picking up the phone Sebastian allowed himself a chuckle. "Jesus I hope that's not the only reason you called because if it is, good-"
"Wait" she said suddenly. Isabel's voice softened as she asked more politely "look I know you're not into school events but can you please take me? Come on Sebastian if you go with me I'm sure I'll make it worth your while. I already rented one of the best suites and we'll only have to stay at the dance a few hours, tops."
He sighed putting a cigarette to his mouth and lighting it. "As tempting as that sounds I think I'll past. No offense Isabel but I don't have to get dressed up and put myself through hours of torture just to get laid."
"Kathryn will be there with Joshua" she said suddenly, her voice tinged with nastiness. "You were going to take her to the formal weren't you?"
Sebastian inhaled deeply on his bud and muttered "what of it?"
"It must have been rather humiliating when she dropped you so quickly for him. If it were me I'd be itching for a little pay back. Go to the dance with me on your arm and show that bitch that you at least still have your pride. You know it would completely knock little-miss-high-and mighty off her pedestal so why not?"
As idiotic as it sounded Isabel was making a strange sort of sense. Sebastian knew the only reason Kathryn had been so adamant for him to take her to the formal in the first place was because she couldn't stand the idea of him going with Isabel. If he showed up with her it would completely floor Kathryn. Then again she might not give a shit anymore now that she has Joshua back. Either way it had to be better than staying in bed with Audrey or by himself feeling miserable about Kathryn.
With a defeated sigh he told Isabel "all right, I'll go. I'll pick you up at eight."
"Yes! Thank you Sebastian, I promise you won't be disappointed. Oh, but the formal starts as seven."
"I'll pick you up at eight" he repeated before hanging up, not bothering to say good-bye.
Turning back to Audrey who was staring at him curiously Sebastian told her with false cheer, "good news, I'm going to the formal after all."
Audrey's whole face lit up and she bounced slightly on the bed as she gushed, "oh my god! Really? This is going to be so amazing and I have the best dress picked out!"
"Great!" Sebastian smiled back as he headed into his bathroom. He started to close the door than waited a beat, anxious to savor the moment. After a few seconds he poked his head out the door and told her, "but I'm not taking you."
Her pretty face fell as she gaped at him, "what?"
"Would you be a dear and leave? I have to get ready."
* * * * * *
"Joshua stop it" Kathryn giggled as her boyfriend nuzzled her neck playfully. Pushing him away to the other side of the limo she explained "we're going to be there any minute and I can't arrive looking like I have just been ravaged by a pack of wolves."
Slumping back against the seat Joshua let out a annoyed sigh but gave her a small smile to show he wasn't really angry. "Sorry love, but you make it hard for a guy to contain himself. You look amazing tonight."
Kathryn smiled as she examined her reflection in the mirror. She tended to agree with him on that assessment. With her dark hair swept up and the plunging neckline of her black silk dress she knew she looked stunning. Then again after all the money and time she put into getting ready this evening, she better look sensational.
Closing her compact with a snap she turned to Joshua and said "thanks for going with me tonight. Now that you're done with Manchester I know your not exactly looking forward to attending a high school function. I certainly wouldn't be if it was the other way around."
"Of course I'd take you" he sighed reaching over. "How else would you fight off all those annoying admirers?" Joshua's face grew dark suddenly as he looked away then back to her and asked "have you spoken with our friend Valmont lately?"
Kathryn's good mood ended with that question. "No I haven't" she told him returning her gaze to the window. For once she spoke the truth, she hadn't talked with Sebastian since that night he called her outside. When she promised Joshua that she would break all contact with him she expected it to be a challenge and even after she ordered Valmont to stay away from her she was still sure he wouldn't obey. Kathryn expected him to pull every stunt in the book to get rid of Joshua and pursued her back to her bed only it didn't work out that way. Instead Sebastian was ignoring her and humping every bimbo in sight.
The thought caused Kathryn to grip the arm rest on the car door tightly. She did hate the idea of him with other girls, even if it was just meaningless sex. However some day that all might change. One day it wouldn't be just meaningless fucking and then she would truly loose Sebastian for good, that's what scared her. Worse yet she knew she couldn't do anything about it because after all he didn't belong to her. She had no claim on him and as long as she was with Joshua she never would.
"You don't...miss him do you?"
She turned back to face Joshua who was now studying her with great curiosity. They had rarely if ever discussed Sebastian since he returned and Joshua had never pressed Kathryn for her feelings about him which was why the question threw her. She hesitated answering him and when she finally did she found it quite easy to lie. "No of course not" she replied.
Joshua raised an eyebrow at this, "you hesitated. I believe perhaps you fancy him more than you'd like to admit."
"Jesus Joshua" she sighed "don't start. If I wanted him I'd be with him but I don't. I want to be with you."
Finally his suspicion began to melt away into a relaxed smile. "I'm sorry Katie" he murmured caressing her hair. "I didn't mean to accuse you of anything. I know you're over him."
"I am" she assured him pressing her face against his jacket in an effort to avoid his eyes. "I don't want to discuss him anymore, okay?"
"I understand" Joshua kissed the top of her head and then pulled her back to meet his eyes. "Hey I have a surprise for you."
Looking up at him expectedly Kathryn asked "what is it?"
"Well I can't tell you, not until the end of the formal."
"Oh come on" she pleaded. Reaching over she teasing rubbed his crotch and purred "tell me now and I'll reward you."
Joshua grinned and shook his head "no, sorry you're just going to have to be patient but I will give you a hint. Think back to the last formal we attended together. I want to recreate something special we did that night."
Kathryn was completely stumped by this namely because she could barely recall any of last years formal. Half way through the dance Joshua and her had gone up to their suite and got wasted. The rest of the night was a complete blank but she didn't tell him that. Instead she smiled and purred "I can't wait."
Joshua reached over to kiss her again but the limo suddenly jolted to a stop. Pulling away Kathryn looked out the window and saw that they had at last arrived at the Carlton where the formal was to take place. "We're here" she announced before stepping out side with her date following soon after.
They entered into the large ballroom of the hotel arm in arm. As they did several heads turned their way with looks of envy apparent on several people's faces. Kathryn knew this but of course didn't acknowledge it. Holding her head up in a show of indifference she strode over towards a table filled with tribunal members. Marcus who had been talking with someone broke away and approached them. "Well, well it appears the king and queen have arrived" he drawled with a smirk.
Kathryn returned it as she gave his a quick peck on the cheek. "I take it nothing interesting has happened so far"
"This is a Manchester party, I wouldn't get your hopes up" he snickered. "Hello Joshua, I'm surprised our leader here was able to convince you to come tonight."
Turning towards his girlfriend Joshua pushed a strand of her dark hair off her face and murmured "well she can be quite persuasive."
"I know"
"So where's Annette this evening? I take it you two came together" Joshua said casually.
Kathryn was more than a little annoyed that he was inquiring about his ex girlfriend and judging by the look that crossed over Marcus's features he felt the same way. Forcing a smile he replied "she's off talking with some friends."
He gestured behind them towards Annette who was across the room talking with some of the members from student council. Dressed in a strapless pale blue dress, with her hair carefully pinned up she actually looked quite lovely much to Kathryn's great annoyance. Glancing over at Joshua she noticed him take in her appearance longer than was necessary. Looking back at Marcus the two of them shared a quick glance before looking away. Undoubtedly they were sharing the same thought.
"Annette looks nice" Kathryn remarked hoping to wake Joshua from his stare. It worked as both him and Marcus stared at her in surprise. "What? I can be nice if I want to. It's just a lot more fun to be a bitch."
Both boys laughed at her and Kathryn joined them feeling herself at last relax. Then as they started discussing school she overheard something that once again made her begin to feel as if she was loosing control. Two cheerleaders, both of whom Kathryn recognized as friends of Isabel's walked by snickering "I heard she was suppose to go with Valmont then she kicked him aside when Josh came back. Such a bitch"
"Well I wouldn't mind helping Sebastian get over her" laughed the other girl as they passed by.
Neither Joshua or Marcus seemed to have overheard this but Kathryn did and she began to start thinking of things she knew she shouldn't. "Um, I have to go to the ladies room" she interrupted their conversation. "I'll be right back."
Without waiting for a reply Kathryn moved through the crowd and back towards the bathrooms. Stepping inside she found it empty save for the attendant handing out towels. She wasn't really worried about her but she didn't want to risk someone else like a student or worse yet a faculty members walking in on her so she slipped inside a stall. Opening up her small clutch Kathryn pulled out the small clear vile of coke and the tiny spoon that went along with it. Quickly she took a bump and waited until that familiar feeling buzzed through her.
She knew she was weak, having to rely of some stimulant in order to desensitize herself from her problems. Kathryn hated reducing herself to this, for being so needy but she didn't feel as if she had any other option. She hated not feeling in control and the cocaine made her feel like she was.
After taking another bump she put it back in her bag and then rested her forehead against the bathroom stall. She stood there only a moment before she heard someone come in. Not wanting to hide in the stall for fear someone might notice and then begin spreading god knows what rumors about her Kathryn wiped her nose and then walked back out. When she did she found Annette standing before the mirror reapplying her lip gloss. "Oh it's you" Kathryn grumbled.
"Good evening Kathryn" Annette greeted her obviously trying to be pleasant. "You look really great, I like your dress."
"Gee thanks" she replied with sharp sarcasm. "Nice dress, I didn't know Wallmart made formal wear."
The blond rolled her eyes and let out a sigh, "why do I even bother?"
"Search me"
After placing her lipstick back in her purse Annette turned to her and asked, "so are the rumors true? Were you suppose to go with Sebastian to the formal?"
Kathryn winced at the sound of his name but quickly recovered. Facing her enemy with full venom she hissed "how's that any of your business."
Annette shook her head, "it's not." She walked past Kathryn and started to leave but then stopped. Turning back she said "actually as a matter of fact it is. I care about Sebastian and I don't want to see him get hurt, especially by you."
Studying her reflection in the mirror Kathryn snickered "I wouldn't go sharing that with Marcus if I were you."
"Jesus Christ are you even just a little bit human? Do you have a soul? Sebastian really likes you Kathryn, for reasons that I'm sure only he knows. He was willing to toss his reputation aside for you and you act as if you don't even care!"
Looking down at her hands which were now shaking slightly as a result of the coke she demanded quietly "did he tell you that?"
"He doesn't need to" Annette replied. "Just take a look at him this past week. It's written all over his face. You really hurt him Kathryn."
She shook her head trying to regain her bearings. Little Dorothy didn't know what she was talking about Kathryn told herself. She was just trying to make her feel bad because odds were she still had a thing for Joshua. "Not that it's any of your business, but there was never anything serious between Sebastian and I. He knew it and I knew it. I'm with Joshua and I would never leave him. Now do yourself a favor and keep out of my business from now on, got it?"
"Consider it done" Annette agreed turning on her heels to leave. When she was once again alone Kathryn regrouped trying to forget what Annette had told her. Had Sebastian really cared about her? Probably. The truth was she cared about him, more so than any other guy outside of Joshua. Their relationship had been special to her but she would never admit that to another living soul. She would take it to the grave.
Walking back to the ballroom Kathryn noticed Annette standing in the doorway studying something curiously. Slowing down she stopped to see what it was. When at last she saw what all the fuss was about her heart fell. In the center of the dance floor was Sebastian and Isabel dancing close together to some moronic sappy song. As Kathryn gapped at them Annette turned to her and remarked "perhaps I was wrong. Maybe he wasn't as stuck on you as I thought."
* * * * * *
Sebastian was bored out of his mind but he looked happy and that was all that mattered. Holding his arms around Isabel he pretended to be interested in whatever the hell it was she was babbling about. Actually he made no attempt to convince her he was interested, no in fact on the way to the formal he had made his intentions clear from the get go. "This is strictly business tonight. You'd be wise not to think anything will come of it."
Isabel had looked hurt at this but she tried to cover with her sexual bravado. "So will you be escorting me up to my suite at the end of the night?"
"Depends how bored I get"
Indeed he was getting there. Leaving this dreadful scene for a quick fuck was appearing like a good idea, even if it was with Isabel. The only good thing to come from this evening so far was that fact that Kathryn hadn't taken her eyes off of them all night. Sebastian had noticed her early on, staring at them from across the room as they danced, barely hiding her anger. Of course he pretended not to notice and only glanced briefly in her direction when she was looking away.
Kathryn was the best looking girl there that evening, as usual. Sebastian was surprised at how angry this made him. Seeing her just made him want her more which in turn only fueled his hatred towards her. Yes he had decided that he hated her. It felt so much better than wanting her.
When Joshua at last left her side Kathryn resumed watching them. Knowing he had her full attention Sebastian decided to see how far he could push things. Staring down at Isabel with a fake smile he murmured "shut up."
She looked up at him slightly startled but before she could inquire why, he bent forward and kissed her. Isabel might have been aware of what he was doing but even if she wasn't she seemed to eagerly go along with the kiss. Standing still they made out in view of everyone, especially Kathryn. When they broke apart Sebastian didn't dare look over at her to see if she was paying attention. He already knew she was.
"I need some air" he informed Isabel with a cold smile before walking away from her. Sebastian didn't leave the formal but rather went over to the refreshment table confident that his date would know better than to follow him over.
He was sipping the horrible fruit punch merrily as someone approached him from behind. "So I guess this is what they mean by the expression, scraping the bottom of the barrel."
Sebastian nearly smiled at the sound of her voice. It had been so long since he heard it, well at least directed at him. Still he hid his sudden happiness with a cool sneer as he at last faced her. "Actually I believe I already hit that particular low when I fucked you."
If the comment wounded her she didn't show it. Instead she hissed "I thought you didn't go to school events?"
"I thought you weren't suppose to talk to me?"
Sebastian walked back over to the refreshments knowing Kathryn would follow. As he went to refill his cup she was soon beside him, standing so close he could smell her soft perfume. "Isabel Kennedy?" she whispered. "What the hell are you doing with her?"
He shrugged pretending to only be half interested in what she was saying. "She asked me to go with her and I agreed. It's a small price to pay for getting to screw the hottest girl in school."
Kathryn grabbed him by the arm suddenly and forced him to look at her. Sebastian's eyes glanced down at her hand gripping his jacket and their eyes met briefly before she pulled away. "You're just doing this to get back at me. You know I can't stand her."
"Yes you do hate her don't you?" he asked with a grin.
The anger leaving her eyes for a moment Kathryn looked away from him and muttered "why are you doing this to me? Why are you making it so hard?"
"Me?!" he nearly shouted. "None of this is my fault, don't you dare play the injured victim here, Katie. You're the one who dropp kicked me in favor of that prick you call a boyfriend. The only person you have to blame for this is yourself."
"I love him Sebastian"
Grabbing her from around the shoulders he forced her to turn around in the direction of Joshua who was currently talking up Annette. "Look at him Kathryn" he hissed in her ear. "That's who you're in love with. A guy who hasn't been able to take his eyes off of another girl all night. Tell me does he ever look at you like that?"
"Stop it!" she ordered pulling away from him. "I love Joshua, no amount of your stupid mind games is going to change that."
"Yes but the question is does he love you?" When she didn't give him an answer Sebastian's eyes went wide, "he doesn't does he?"
"Shut up" she snarled. "He does to love me he just hasn't..."
"Told you yet" he finished for her with a cruel laugh.
Just then Joshua suddenly appeared beside them, staring at them curiously. "Did I miss something? What's so funny?"
Curbing his laughter Sebastian replied "oh nothing. Your girlfriend just told me the most amusing little joke."
"What's that?"
Kathryn's eyes narrowed at Sebastian in anger briefly before she turned away from him and wrapped her arms around Joshua. "Never mind that" she murmured. "I've had enough of this stupid party for one night. What do you say we go upstairs and you give me that surprise you've been promising me all night."
Sebastian's grin turned to a frown as he watched Kathryn ignore him in favor of petting her boyfriend. Joshua too seemed to have forgotten Sebastian was there as well, kissed her briefly and replied "in a few minutes luv. We should probably wait until the formal is at least half way over."
When the two of them began kissing Sebastian could no longer stomach it so he strolled passed them and left the party in need of a little nicotine. Standing outside the hotel he lit up a cigarette and thought about what Kathryn just told him. She claimed to love Joshua which just might be true but he had yet to tell her he loved her back. They weren't as close then as they seemed which Sebastian believed was a good thing. Then again he was in no way going to try and get her back just to yet again come in second place to Joshua.
The doors behind him opened and Sebastian heard someone approach him. There was a flick of a lighter and then the sound of someone inhaling. "You know every time I turn around there you are." Sebastian looked over his shoulder at Joshua leaning against the building. "And always with my girlfriend. Grabbing her, touching her-"
"Fucking her" Sebastian finished for him with a sneer.
Joshua just nodded as he drew his cigarette up to his mouth. After a moment he walked up to Sebastian and told him "I don't like it and I know she doesn't like it. Do yourself a favor and stay the hell away from her from now on."
Not backing down an inch he snorted "funny that sounds an awful lot like an order. I think you might have me confused with the flock of sheep you call friends. I don't take orders from you so I think I'll just talk or do whatever else I want to with Kathryn."
"Don't you get it? She isn't interested"
"No you don't get it" Sebastian yelled back angry. "You don't have a fucking clue of how amazing she is. How lucky you are to have her. No you're too busy chasing after some chick you can never have!"
Joshua stepped closer to him and whispered menacingly "watch it."
He snickered "what really bothers you about me Kennsington? The fact that it was my bed Kathryn was sleeping in while you were gone or perhaps it because I'm the one who nailed your precious Annette first."
With sudden anger Joshua grabbed him from his coat and slammed him up against the building. "Don't you ever talk about her like that you piece of shit!"
His head hurt from being hit against the stone building but Sebastian wasn't about to back down, not for this asshole. "I thought so" he spat. "It kills you that I'm the one she gave it up to and Marcus is the one she fell in love with. What's left for you Josh, huh? Her friendship?"
Sebastian was laughing now and Joshua looked as if he was about to hit him when the door of the hotel swung open and an older couple stepped out. He pushed Sebastian away then and told him when the old couple passed, "you know what Kathryn told me earlier when I asked if she cared for you? She laughed and said of course not. If she wanted you she would have staid with you she told me."
Looking away from him Sebastian pretended not to be phased by this news but of course he was. It just reinforced the notion that he was completely pathetic for being out here in the cold fighting for some girl with this asshole when she didn't give a damn about him one way or the other.
Tossing his cigarette aside Joshua grumbled "stay away from her."
"Which one?"
"Both of them" he replied as he disappeared back into the hotel.
Falling back against the building Sebastian muttered "no problem."
* * * * * *
"Okay so where's my surprise?"
Kathryn rolled onto her back and Joshua moved over her obviously amused at her impatience. They had been fooling around for a little while in the best suite of the Carlton. However the whole time Kathryn's mind was on surprise that Joshua had yet to offer up. "You haven't guessed what it is yet?" he inquired playfully.
"No" she sighed "and truth be told I don't remember much about last years formal. I'm rather surprised you do."
"Of course I do" he whispered kissing her neck "it was quite memorable."
"Well I recall the cocaine" she snickered.
Joshua moved off of her suddenly and walked over to the dresser where his over night bag sat. "That reminds me" he called over to her. After shuffling around the suitcase a moment he pulled out a baggie filled with coke. "Look what I picked up."
Kathryn wasn't exactly impressed, more confused. They had done coke together of course, but not that often. Usually only on a special occasion or sometimes as an added stimulant during sex. Sitting up on her elbows she asked "is this my surprise?"
"No" he laughed "but I thought we could enjoy a little until it arrives."
"Arrives?"
Joshua didn't elaborate and instead walked over to the other side of the bed. Emptying out a little of the powder onto the bed side table he proceeded to separate it into small lines using the plastic key to the hotel door. He did one of the lines and then held his nose laughing, "it's good. Try some."
Kathryn hesitated only a moment as she thought of the earlier bumps of coke she done in the bathroom. Deciding she'd only indulge in a little more she moved over to the table and inhaled quickly. It burned more than the other coke had but she ignored it.
Someone was then knocking on the door and Joshua got up with a slight grin on his face. Kathryn bent down to do another line when she heard a female voice murmur, "sorry I'm late but traffic was a nightmare."
"It's okay" Joshua told her as he helped take off her coat. "Come in, this is Kathryn."
Wiping her nose she looked up to find a girl about her age with short blond hair, blue eyes and a cute body wearing a simple, modest white dress. "Who are you?" she asked.
"Kathryn this is Angela, she's a friend of mine. She's your surprise" Joshua explained.
It was possible she had taken too much coke because she couldn't understand what he was saying. How was this girl her surprise? Joshua obviously sensed her confusion because as he sat down beside her he whispered in her ear "don't you remember our last formal? You...me...Rebecca?"
Kathryn eyes widened as she realized what he was getting at. No she still couldn't recall that night but she wasn't exactly shocked. Like the drugs, they had on occasion participated in threesomes together. Kathryn had gone along with it either because she was too high or for experimental reasons. However it wasn't an experience she was necessarily eager to repeat especially with some stranger. The other girls she had done it with she had known ahead of time. Besides this girl looked all too familiar for her taste.
Sighing Kathryn whispered "you want to..."
"Come on" he pressed "it will be fun. You enjoyed yourself last time."
Joshua reached over and kissed her hungrily. Kathryn returned it forgetting for a moment that another person was in the room. However she was soon reminded when the girl appeared beside them. Joshua broke apart and smiled over at Angela. He leaned over and kissed her tentatively at first and then more urgently. Kathryn watched this for a moment feeling anything but turned on. She didn't want this and she wasn't about to go along with it. Getting to her feet Kathryn charged over to the door and called out "no thanks."
"Kathryn!" Joshua called after her. When she stopped and turned around he asked "what's your problem?"
"I'm not in the mood" she hissed. "But by all means you go ahead. You two have fun."
She left the room slamming the door hard. Kathryn stood out side the room a minute sure he was going to come out and apologize for his 'surprise'. After fifteen minutes past he still hadn't come out but she had heard distinctive moaning coming from the other side. Kathryn was pissed but then reminded herself of their god damn open relationship. When he returned from school she had mistakenly believed they had abolished that rule but apparently they hadn't.
Not wanting to hang around her room while her boyfriend got his rocks off with another girl, Kathryn headed down the hall and got onto the elevator. She wasn't really sure where she was going, she just had to get away. How had this night which seemed so promising turned into such a fucking disaster? Sebastian showing up with that slut then Joshua's idea of a rekindling old memories, it just got worse and worse.
The elevator came to a stop on the fourteenth. Kathryn rolled her eyes not wanting to be around anyone else at the moment. When the doors opened she glanced up to find Sebastian who looked equally surprised to see her. However strangely enough he didn't say a word. Instead he got into the elevator, hit the button marked lobby and then leaned against the wall opposite her acting as if they were strangers.
She stared at him curiously for a minute and he sensed her staring. "What?" he demanded.
"Nothing" she sighed "did you enjoy that carnival ride you call a date?"
Kathryn expected some sort of nasty comeback from him so she was genuinely surprised when he simply stared back at her. This time it was her who demanded "what?"
Glancing over at the control panel of the elevator Sebastian hit something and the elevator came to an abrupt stop. Charging over to her side of the confide space he grabbed her suddenly and kissed her hard on the mouth nearly knocking the wind out of her. Kathryn pushed him away and replied "I don't think so."
Sebastian said nothing, he only pressed in closer to her crushing her against the wall of the elevator. His eyes burned into her and Kathryn realized then she didn't want him to stop. Reaching out she grabbed him from around the neck and brought his mouth down on hers. They kissed each other with such force Kathryn felt as if she would be bruised tomorrow. She didn't care though. All she wanted was to feel him touch her again.
Unlike their previous times together however there was nothing gentle about his touch. Instead it was demanding and rough but it felt good none the less. When Sebastian snaked a hand up her dress and pushed her panties aside Kathryn let out a soft moan realizing he intended to fuck her right there in the elevator. That too she wasn't about to object to. After all if her boyfriend could fuck some girl in their hotel room she could certainly screw around as well.
Kathryn started to help Sebastian with his pants but he swatted her hands away and spun her around. He practically slammed her into the wall as he bent her slightly against the hand rail. Using one hand to push her dress up and the other to undue his pants Sebastian seemed determined to take control of this situation. For once Kathryn allowed it, a thrill of excitement coursing through her as she wondered what he planned to do.
A second later he entered her just as he had done a dozens of times before. It was hard and deep, if she hadn't been ready for him it would have hurt a lot. Sebastian began to thrust into her roughly and Kathryn responded eagerly. There was a mirror in front of them and as he fucked her she watched him. His face wasn't twisted in pleasure but rather anger. He was pissed at her she realized then but she couldn't be sure what for, though she assumed there was probably a number of reasons.
He continued to fuck her almost brutally fast, squeezing her hips tightly as he moved inside of her. It hurt but there was also pleasure in it. Clutching the railing in one hand she reached back for him with the other but he pushed her hand away. Sebastian didn't seem to want her to touch him and this just added to her confusion.
They continued fucking until Kathryn became soar, she needed to cum badly. When Sebastian began to slow his thrusts down she knew that to be a sign that he was holding off his orgasm. She almost laughed at the irony. He was waiting for her to cum. Even when he was angry as hell at her he was still considerate towards her in bed.
Eventually she was able to bring herself off and Sebastian followed soon after thrusting once more into her with one low groan. As he did he fell back against her heaving body and for a moment Kathryn believed perhaps he wasn't as angry with her as he seemed. But then he quickly pulled out of her and didn't bother to help her regain her balance when he knees got weak. Instead Sebastian took part of her dress and used it to clean his dick off before walking back over to the panel. He hit the lobby button and the elevator resumed heading down.
Kathryn finally turned around and looked back at him feeling totally dazed. He looked so cold, so unfeeling it shocked her. "What the hell are you doing?" she whispered to him.
"I'm going home" he informed her with a bored drawl as he zipped up his pants. The elevator doors opened then and he started to step out but stopped. Looking back at her he sneered "you might want to clean yourself up a bit so you don't look like such a slut when you go back to your boyfriend."
For once she didn't have a nasty retort and instead gaped at him in shock. Fixing her dress she watched as he walked off the elevator without another word. Soon the doors closed again and as they did she slumped against the wall trying her best not to give in to her tears.
* * * * * *
Sebastian stepped out of the elevator with his balls firmly in his pocket. This is what he should have done the first time they had sex, no the first time they met. Treating her no different from the countless other girls he had nailed over the years. She was nothing, just another warm body to use and throw away.
Only deep down he knew she wasn't. Walking away from her a part of him desperately wanted to turn around and make sure she was okay but he wouldn't allow himself to do it. Sebastian knew she wasn't all right, he had seen the look in Kathryn's eyes that told him she wasn't. He had finally broke her, just as he always wanted to. She was no longer the unmovable ice queen, she was just another girl who trusted the wrong guy.
Fuck he hated himself but she deserved it. He repeated this over and over in his head as he headed for the hotel exit. "That was cold man" said a familiar voice behind him.
Sebastian stopped in his tracks and sighed. "It's none of your concern Marcus."
"You just hurt a friend of mine so it sort of it"
With a cold laugh Sebastian asked "friend? How soon your forget! Wasn't it Kathryn who tried to destroy your relationship with Annette. Not to mention how she tried to blackmail the poor girl into giving me he-"
"I know what she's done" Marcus snapped. "It doesn't change her feeling for you."
Sebastian wasn't sure where he was going with this but he knew he wasn't in the mood to listen to it. "Kathryn doesn't feel for anyone but herself. Oh wait, no apparently she does love Joshua. She only fucks me when the mood suits her. I've had enough of getting jerked around by her so I decided to get a little of my dignity back. Funny Marcus I thought you of all people would approve."
Marcus smiled at him, "you can make all the excuses in the world Valmont but I know you still care for that girl."
Sebastian rolled his eyes and turned away from him. "As enlightening as this has been Marcus I have to get going."
"What would you say if I offered to help you get her back?"
He really wanted to keep walking, pretend he never heard that question but his curiosity got the best of him. Stopping right before the door Sebastian turned back to him and asked "what are you talking about?"
Marcus approached him with a conspirators grin. "I'm suggesting you and I team up to get rid of Joshua for good. With him out of the picture Kathryn is as good as yours."
"I told you I'm not interested in her"
"And I told you I'm not buying that bullshit."
Shaking his head Sebastian snickered "you must be desperate to get Joshua away from Annette if your willing to come to me for help."
"Hey if I wanted to get rid of him on my own it wouldn't be a problem. Getting you involved just makes things less messier."
"So let me get this straight, you're the one who brought the problem here to begin with. A problem that screwed with my life considerably and now you want my help to fix it because it has the potential to make your life a little unpleasant? Sorry not interested."
"Do you honestly think you can give her up just like that?" Marcus asked him. "Valmont I'm offering the opportunity to get everything you want. Joshua gone for good and Kathryn back with you where she belongs."
Sebastian considered this a moment, letting the small possibility sink it that he could perhaps have Kathryn after all. It was an idea that sent a slight shiver of delight through him but also frightened him. Stepping closer towards Marcus he asked "what exactly would this involve?"
Marcus grinned "well that depends. Are you in or are you out?"
- to be continued (Please Review)