Disclaimer: I don't own any Cruel Intentions characters.
Author's Notes: For all of those who reviewed on the last chapter, thank you so much! Many things are going to happen in this chapter. At the end, you may think that Kathryn and Sebastian are going soft but trust me, that's not going to happen.
Personal replies:
Kathryn Merteuil Jr: Thanks for your review and no, Michael wasn't cheating on Kathryn with Annette. They broke up before Michael came to New York but there will be other problems later on in the story.
Lisa: Your compliment brightened my day! Thank you!
J: Yes, I can't believe it either but Sebastian does have feelings! Gasps in shock
Kerimack: I knew you would like the longer chapter! I agree with you, Michael is boring but I meant to make him that way.
Chapter 8: The Truth Comes Out
After Kathryn left, Sebastian immediately got in his car and drove around the city looking
for her. When two hours passed and there was no sign of her, he decided to stop by the lake.
He cruised around and decided to give up but suddenly saw a figure in blue standing by the edge
of the water.
Sebastian's eyes widened and he knew what Kathryn was about to do. He rushed out of
the car and ran to Kathryn. He pulled her back and threw her on the ground.
"Ouch, what the fuck are you doing Valmont!" Kathryn screamed, standing up and
straightening out her dress.
"Did you think I was committing suicide or something?" she huffed angrily.
Sebastian swallowed and realized how big of a fool he just made himself look like.
"You mean you weren't going to jump in the water?"
"No, why would I ever kill myself?"
"I'm sorry," Sebastian replied. He watched as Kathryn sit down on a nearby bench. He
walked over and sat next to her.
"Why are you here Valmont?"
"Because...I just wanted to make sure you were okay," Sebastian tried lamely.
"Yeah right, do you really expect me to believe that you actually care?" Kathryn turned
and looked directly at Sebastian with an amusing glint in her eye.
Sebastian wouldn't look at her. "Think whatever you want," he mumbled.
Kathryn turned her face back and stared out at the lake. They sat there for a while, content
with listening to the waves roll back and forth. Just as Sebastian was about to suggest going
home, Kathryn spoke.
"He was my first love," she said calmly. She didn't really care anymore that she was telling
her deepest feelings to Sebastian.
"Do you mean Michael?" Sebastian paused after saying those words and realized he was
concerned about Kathryn. Since when did the famous Sebastian Valmont ever show concern to
another human being?
"We have a long history together. When he left for London, I missed him so much. He
promised he would come back and when he did, I was so happy and he had to ruin it all with
the stupid magazine."
Sebastian closed his eyes and hoped that Kathryn wouldn't remember that he was actually
the one who showed it to her. She didn't but went on talking and he breathed out in relief.
"I can't believe he would ever get involved with a hick like Annette!"
Sebastian couldn't agree more but didn't say anything. He himself had read the article and
thought it was a bunch of bullshit.
"This is stupid, I'm leaving." Kathryn got up and began walking away. Sebastian went after
her and grabbed her arm. He gently turned her around.
"Let me take you home," Kathryn let him lead her to the car and they drove to the sorority
in silence. Once they reached their destination, Kathryn unbuckled her seatbelt but didn't open
the car door.
"Thanks," she said it quietly but Sebastian heard the word clearly. He leaned over and
gently kissed her. It was brief and soft. Then he kissed her again and this time wasn't brief or
soft. He could smell the sweet scent of her shampoo and put his hands on her waist. They slowly
moved up until they reached her breasts. He put his hands on them and rubbed them temptingly.
Kathryn moaned in surprise and began unbuttoning his pants. Sebastian knew what she wanted
but he stopped her.
"I think you should go." Kathryn's eyes darkened because she wasn't used to being
rejected and left the car, slamming the door shut. Sebastian made sure she was safely inside the
house before reversing the car and parking in the driveway across the street.
As he lay in bed that night, he knew he messed up. Kathryn offered herself to him and he
didn't take the chance. After what happened, she would probably never go near him again. He
knew the only reason she wanted to fuck was to take away the pain but he wasn't going to fuck
her unless she wanted it, that's why he stopped her.
He was feeling a mix of emotions but there was a different one he didn't recognize. Was it
jealousy? Why would he be jealous of Michael? He had no feelings except lust towards
Kathryn, right?
Sebastian shrugged the thought away and a while later, he fell asleep.
Kathryn let herself in the door and noticed the remains of the party everyone. There were
balloons on the ground, used silverware, broken pieces of plates, and an arrangement of other
things. Kathryn was careful not to stop on the used condoms. She headed up the stairs and
opened her door. She stopped dead in her tracks when seeing Michael sitting on the bed.
"What are you doing here?" she asked angrily.
"Kathryn, I came here to explain," Michael got up.
"I don't need an explanation from you so get out."
"Kathryn, it's not what you think. I met Annette my senior year when she was on a high
school exchange program from Kansas. I was the family she was staying with and we got to be
good friends. After a few weeks, we started dating and after high school. She moved to London
to live with me. When she went back for vacation, the article was published. A few weeks after
that, Mom and Dad died and that's when I started thinking of you. I ended things with Annette
and came here. Kathryn, it's the truth, I swear," Michael pleaded.
She was leaning against the door while listening to his story. Was he telling the truth? One
look at Michael's desperate face was enough for Kathryn to forgive him.
"I forgive you." She walked over to Michael and he embraced her. She was so glad things
were resolved and that Annette would never, ever come between them again and neither would
anything or anyone else.