Disclaimer- I don't own 10 Things I hate about you and I don't own any of the products or people that I mention in this story unless I make them up myself.
Plot- This is basically a continuation of where the movie stops… Length of story is yet to be determined. But it has the feeling of the book, with the chapters of each of their perspectives, which means Cameron, Bianca and some minor characters will be featured in this story.
Rating- PG-13 for adult content, adult language, and adult situations.
Kat
It was amazing how Patrick and I ended up together; everyone had felt that we had absolutely no chance of being together because of our differences. At first, I had believed those crazy foolish people who never took any chances to fall in love. I admit, falling in love with Patrick wasn't the greatest thing to happen to me . . . but there was also my father. After we broke that kiss in the parking lot, I looked up at him, trying to uncover the man underneath that massive head of hair.
"So, what do we do now?" he teased, playing with my hair.
I can't help but smile at his kind and gentle nature, and to think, I owe this all to Cameron and Bianca. Smiling once more, I replied with, "Well, I have an idea," I murmured seductively.
"Oh and what might that be?"
I laughed at his clueless ness. "We're going to start a band together!" I shrieked, picking up my Fender Strat guitar. "How about we start with 'the itsy bitsy spider'.
Patrick cut me off. "That would sound marvelous fair lady Kat but I think I have a much better idea. Let's travel around the world," he suggested, sitting on the hood of my car.
All I wanted to do was tell Patrick how much I wanted to travel with him but I had nearly forgotten about college. I swallowed the lump in my throat and looked up at Patrick hopefully. I could only hope that he wouldn't blow the problem out of proportion; well knowing Patrick he was going to throw a fit of some sort and try and blame the whole thing on me. I don't need this!
"What's wrong, Kat?" he asked me, getting off of my car hood and staring at me intently.
"College," I managed to finish, but I couldn't keep eye contact. Instead, I looked down at the macadam and waited for his response.
"And…?" Patrick trailed off.
"I'll be halfway around the world. How could we keep a long distance relationship?" I asked sadly. The tears were going to fall; I just knew they were. Yep. There they came, rolling down my cheeks and in a surprising change of demeanor, Patrick uses his thumb to wipe my tears away. I knew this boy was a keeper but what was I supposed to do?
"Shh, don't worry Kat. Everything will work out." He pulled me into a hug where I let loose and began crying. What had happened to me? I was Kat Stratford… a sarcastic girl who loved to state her opinions and always win an argument. Was it possible that I actually had feelings after my mother's death?
BiancaCameron and I had an amazing sailing trip. It gaze me the opportunity to get to know him better and on a more personal level. At first, I was a bit apprehensive that he'd turn out to be another Joey Donner and talk about sex, alcohol, and girls the whole time. To my surprise, he was the ultimate gentleman. And it took Cameron to teach me that my materialistic needs were bogus; I was already beautiful. Hey, I already knew that but hearing it from Cameron made it seem more important.
Immediately after, as we were on our way back to my house to talk with daddy, he decides to turn un-Cameron like.
"Bianca, are you sure that your going to risk your friends and school status just for me?" he asked. To me, it sounded like it hurt him to even ask me such a thing. But, I adored Cameron and I knew that I was ready to risk everything just to be with him; no matter how sappy I may sound.
"I'm sure," I answered. I turned to face him and saw a smile on his face, boy did I love his smile. Sighing, I put my head in his lap and fell soundly asleep, knowing that daddy was going to freak once I told him what I was thinking about.
CameronOnce Bianca feel asleep, I started having flashbacks of how we met and how I simply couldn't take my eyes off of her. Michael had warned me that she was an untouchable girl and that didn't stop me. I even pretended I knew French just to tutor her and be closer. When she walked past me, I felt this instant spark . . . connection type thing. Bianca was my first girlfriend. Yes, you heard me right. Bianca was my first ever girlfriend and I think that scared me the most.
A majority of couples never stay together with the first person they dated and that frightened me. I just couldn't imagine my life without Bianca Stratford. God, I was whipped over her. Nothing could keep me far away from those luscious lips . . . I don't anything to spend the rest of my life with her or even sacrifice everything. Smiling at how well things were going, I kissed her on the forehead at a red-light and whispered in her ear, "I love you." And it was true, every word I spoke was true. Now, I know that those words were serious and meant to be used when you've at least known a person for more than two weeks, but this was a different case entirely. Bianca was the love of my life. I lived off of her love and how sweet she was to me, but most of all, her voice was what trapped me.
I was taken out of my thoughts by my cell phone ringing.
"Hello," I answered in an annoyed manner.
"Cameron, my man . . . how was your sailing trip with the hot Bianca Stratford?" he teased, a hint of amusement in her voice.
"Amazing Michael. You can't imagine what a wonderful person she is. But, I'm sure we'll have our quarrels while we're in this relationship-
"Wait, what is that supposed to mean? Now that you got Bianca, aren't you going to keep her to yourself forever?" Michael asked, wondering why his best friend was acting a lot like every other guy at Padua High.
"Nothing, Michael. I got Bianca sleeping on my lap right now and I don't want to wake her. We'll talk when I get back. Bye." I hung up the phone before Michael could respond. I had a secret that I was afraid to inform anyone of. But, I wasn't going to let that bother me; I was going to cherish my time with the beautiful and highly enjoyable Bianca.
PatrickThe voice in my head was shouting at me, telling me that I should have protested for Kat to stay here with me. With all my heart, I just wanted to tell her that she couldn't leave me behind. I wasn't rich, I didn't have any college to go to and I sure as hell didn't have any way of keeping in contact with Kat. Plain and simple, I couldn't afford it. Damn! Now was the time when I wished I had tons of money . . . I'd be lucky if I could even mail Kat or even email her! After all, I didn't even have a computer. Plus, I wasn't staying around here for too long.
What was I supposed to do? Instead of worrying about the college situation at the moment, I ushered Kat into the passenger seat of her car as I got into the driver's seat. We were going to enjoy what time we had left and make every last part of this relationship work. After all, I still promised Kat I'd buy her the drums and a tambourine the next time I screwed up… But it hurt me that I wouldn't be able to screw up.
"So, where do you want to go?" I asked, pulling away from Padua High.
"Home," she answered weakly. "I have to talk to daddy."
"Sure," I answered, running my hand through her hair. "Kat, everything will be fine. You have to believe me."
She smiled weakly, nodding her head; I knew that she didn't believe my words. Who was I trying to kid? I didn't even believe my own words. It seemed that I was really loosing Kat after all, there was no hope left. Letting out a sigh, I parked the car in the parking lot of her house and walked her to her door.
"I'll come by tomorrow Kat. We'll straighten things out then."
She nodded her head, "Ok." I kissed her lightly on the cheek and turned to go down the steps when I saw Cameron pull into the driveway. Well, wasn't this a surprise.
A/n: I know this sounds awkward and strange. But beginnings are usually always short. And because of that, the next chapter will be three times longer than this one. . . if you review, I can promise you that I'll update sooner.
Update Date: November 2nd