Operation: Awakening
Chapter 1
Sharon's POV
Pushing open the door to her room, Sharon tiredly dropped her bag and keys by the door then fell on to the bed and stared off into space. Why is this happening to me? All the guys that have ever shown an interest in me seem to be only looking for an easy lay. Why can't I find one genuinely nice guy?
Lost in her own thoughts, Sharon didn't even notice when Alden quietly walked in, holding a pint of ice cream in one hand and a movie in the other. Clearing his throat to get her attention, he stood uncomfortably in her doorway, looking uncertain as to whether or not he should come in. "Shar?" Holding out the ice cream as a sort of excuse, he said, "I brought ice cream."
Shaking her head in an effort to banish her troubled thoughts, she gave a small smile when she saw the pint of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream she normally ate when she had a long day. He really does know me well... Ever since Maria started dating Conner, it's like Alden is more of my best friend... Peering around to see the movie title, she smiled again when she saw it was "Sleepless In Seattle." Yet another example of Alden being my best friend... He's learned through countless break ups of mine what best cheers me up.
"You're actually going to sit through 'Sleepless In Seattle," for the billionth time just to make me happy? You're a sweetheart, Ald... I don't know how you are still single."
Pushing up off the bed, she walked over, took the ice cream, then headed towards her laptop on the desk. Looking over at him from her computer chair, she asked, "You want to put the movie in while I get on-line to see who's on? I want to ask Adam a question." Nodding at her, he walked over to the TV cabinet, popped the video in, and began to fast-forward through the commercials.
Turning her attention back to the computer, she scanned her buddy list for Adam's screen name before double-clicking it and sending a message...
Blondie: hey, you there? i have to run something by you...
AdamS21: hey what's up?
Blondie: eh, lots... mike kind of cheated on me... ='(
AdamS21: aww, i'm sorry shortie... i should never have introduced you...
Blondie: =0 I'M NOT SHORT!!
AdamS21: haha yeah whatever... want me to beat the shit out of him?
Blondie: nah, i can handle myself... but...
AdamS21: but what? anything i can help you with that doesn't involve mike in the hospital?
Blondie: actually... see i really want to make mike regret it and i'm going to use the traditional make-him-jealous-by-rubbing-other-guy-in-his-face plan... and i need to be at some places where i know he will be... any ideas?
AdamS21: that's probably not a good idea sharon...
Blondie: adam i know what i'm doing! i just need your help... =(
AdamS21: *sigh* fine... um... lemme go ask fras from down the hall... brb...
Blondie: okay!
Blondie: ....
Blondie: *bored*
Blondie: does it honestly take that long adam?
Blondie: ... ADAM *bite*!
AdamS21: sorry sharon, there's was this really hot chick outside fras's room
Blondie: *rolls her eyes* yeah, i should have guessed that... so talk to me! find anything?
AdamS21: well... tomorrow night there's a hockey game... we're taking on Livingston Uni and i know mike will be there... i can get you tickets... and there's a tailgate party beforehand in the parking lot... just don't drink! or i'll tell mom...
Blondie: riiight... and when you do i tell her about that little weed incident...
AdamS21: shit... um, well don't get drunk then... but there's that tomorrow and the night after i'm hosting a party which you can come to... just tell mum you're spending the night up here with me and you and lover boy can stay on the couch or floor or whatever...
Blondie: aww, adam you rock! i knew i could count on you! =D
AdamS21: haha sure thing shortie
Blondie: =0 not short!!! anyways i guess i'll talk to you later
AdamS21: wait, sharon... who's going to play the part of lover boy in your scheme?
Blondie: hehehe, i talked alden into doing it for me...
AdamS21: isn't that going to be weird? you being best friends and all?
Blondie: nah... nothing's weird with alden... he's alden... i trust him with my life...
AdamS21: you know what i mean sharon... unless you wanted to in the first place you'd find doing this weird... you realize you'll have to kiss him and touch him in front of mike, right? otherwise it wont be believable
Blondie: i didn't even think of it that far ahead... well i really do have to go... but i'll see you tomorrow night! bye!
Disconnected.....
Chewing her lip as she closed down her computer, she thought over what Adam had said. He actually is right... I mean I am going to have to kiss Alden... is that going to be weird? I... don't think so... and is weird that i don't think it's weird? gah... headache...
Shaking her head, she turned in her chair and got up to walk over to her bureau. Grabbing a pair of boxers and a tank top, she walked into her bathroom to change. After she was dressed in her pjs, she ran a brush through her hair and began to apply lip gloss before she realized what she was doing. Why am I getting all dressed up? This is Alden... the guy who has seen me covered in dirt and all sweaty and disgusting... he wouldn't notice if I did anything different... besides... I'm not doing anything different just for him because he's just a friend!
Turning the light off in the bathroom and heading back to her room again, she held back a grin when she noticed Alden had apparently thrown on a pair of sweat pants and a shirt that came from her Alden clothes drawer at the bottom of her bureau. Walking over to her bed were Alden was sprawled out and watching the movie, she couldn't help but look at him thoughtfully. He is really hot... but he's my best friend... i shouldn't be wondering what it would feel like to kiss him...
Grabbing a pillow out from behind Alden, she mashed it into shape before sprawling down beside Alden and focusing on the movie. Looking up at him, she realized that he seemed to be actually watching the movie so she turned back towards the TV. Curling up in a ball, she attempted to focus on the movie. Right. This is were the little boy is talking on the phone for the first time... Next that dad is going... to get... yeah...
Alden's POV
Blinking groggily around, Alden tried to figure out were he was and what had woken him up. Realizing he was in Sharon's room and the VCR rewinding had woken him up, he nuzzled his face down into the pillow resting on his chest. The warm pillow with hair that smelled like strawberries. Woah, that's not a pillow... oh... it's just Sharon... she probably got cold again.
Looking down he saw that Sharon and nestled her way against him and was currently sound asleep with her head resting on his chest and her arm loosely encircling his waist. This is actually quite comfy... she's really warm...
Yawning, he looked over at the clock on the bedside table and groaned when he realized it was close to 11 o'clock. Carefully not disturbing Sharon, he reached over to his pants pocket, grabbed his cell and dialed his own number. Talking softly he left a message on the answering machine. "Hey Mom and Dad, it's Alden... I'm over at, um, Brock's and I'm just going to spend the night. I'll be home tomorrow morning. Hope your night out went well. Love ya. Bye." Setting the phone back on the table, he shifted slightly and almost yelped when Sharon's arm slide lower and tightened. Um, yeah, I really really should be moving to the couch... or the floor.... or the shower for a nice cold shower...
Staring at the cold hard floor, he curled his lip. It's too cold down there... besides it's not like this is wrong... I just fell asleep with my friend, who just happens to be a girl, and we both got cold so we, um, embraced... yeah, embraced! in our sleep! yup... so i really don't need to move...
Looking down at her again, he used his free hand to gently push some of her blonde hair out of her eyes. She really looks peaceful when she sleeps... and beautiful... woah! where'd that come from... eh, Alden, you need sleep... Wrapping the free arm loosely around her shoulders, he closed his eyes again and fell back to sleep.
Sharon's POV
Slowly waking up, Sharon blinked blearily at the sun streaming through her window. Gah. Too. Earlier. About to roll over and go back to sleep, Sharon turned to find a sleeping Alden's face about two inches away from her own. AHH! PERSON!
Jolting awake, she remained motionless but shifted her eyes down to see what was going on. Apparently, they had fallen asleep during the movie and sometime during the night they had snuggled together. Alden had his head resting on hers as it rested on his shoulder and his arm was wrapped around her waist. This is way too comfortable to get up.
Staring at his face, she softly ran a finger down the bridge of his nose and lightly traced his lips. I don't think it would be bad... kissing Alden... i mean, for the plan, of course...
So focused on her thoughts, she didn't even notice him move in his sleep until she felt his fingers begin to stroke her stomach. Resisting the urge to purr like a content kitten, she pretended to be asleep, not wanting him to know she had been watching him sleep. That would be waaaay to embarrassing for 7 in the morning. Especially since I haven't had my coffee yet...
Felling him shift beside her, she could tell when he awoke because his fingers stilled and he shifted away from her and off the bed. Feeling strangely disappointed, she pretended to wake up and stretch slightly. Opening her eyes, she was startled to find him only in the pants he had worn last night (which he had apparently just put on since he was buckling them up) and shirtless. Who needs coffee when they wake up to this? Man, if this is what you get to enjoy when sharing a place with someone, I can't wait for college...
Admiring the view she couldn't help but grin when he looked up and blushed bright red. Mumbling a sorry, he quickly yanked his shirt over his head and tried to look busy putting on his shoes. Once he was done, he looked up and said, "Well I guess I should get going... Um... I'll see you later..." Wow... can we say awkward? "Yeah, I guess I'll talk to you later, Alden."
Jumping out of bed, she walked over to her closet (grinning to herself as Alden seemed to stare at her a little bit too long) and began rummaging through her clothes trying to find something to wear. Hearing him open the door to her bedroom, she remembered about the hockey game. "Alden, wait! Tonight!"
Staring at her with a puzzled expression, he waited for her to finish. Starting again, she said, "You said you'd help me with Mike, right? Well, tonight I'm going to get started... there's a hockey game and Adam says Mike will be there... so, um, you can come, right?"
Chewing her lip, she watched him as he ran his hand through his messy bed hair. "Uh, I guess Shar... but I'm not to sure about this plan of yours." Smiling, she said, "Don't worry, just pretend to be my boyfriend and we'll be all good."
Tossing his jacket at him, she only caught part of what he mumbled back, something along the lines of, "Easier said..." Raising an eyebrow, she said, "Don't forget to dress nicely... Not formal nicely, but sexy nicely... Okay?"
Nodding he waved once before heading down the stairs and out the front door. Turning towards her mirror and stared at herself. Are you ready for this Sharon Spitz? What will be harder to handle... pretending not to care that Mike cheated on you? Or being that close to Alden, all night...? Sharon... you have really gotten yourself into a mess this time... haven't you?
Chapter 1
Sharon's POV
Pushing open the door to her room, Sharon tiredly dropped her bag and keys by the door then fell on to the bed and stared off into space. Why is this happening to me? All the guys that have ever shown an interest in me seem to be only looking for an easy lay. Why can't I find one genuinely nice guy?
Lost in her own thoughts, Sharon didn't even notice when Alden quietly walked in, holding a pint of ice cream in one hand and a movie in the other. Clearing his throat to get her attention, he stood uncomfortably in her doorway, looking uncertain as to whether or not he should come in. "Shar?" Holding out the ice cream as a sort of excuse, he said, "I brought ice cream."
Shaking her head in an effort to banish her troubled thoughts, she gave a small smile when she saw the pint of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream she normally ate when she had a long day. He really does know me well... Ever since Maria started dating Conner, it's like Alden is more of my best friend... Peering around to see the movie title, she smiled again when she saw it was "Sleepless In Seattle." Yet another example of Alden being my best friend... He's learned through countless break ups of mine what best cheers me up.
"You're actually going to sit through 'Sleepless In Seattle," for the billionth time just to make me happy? You're a sweetheart, Ald... I don't know how you are still single."
Pushing up off the bed, she walked over, took the ice cream, then headed towards her laptop on the desk. Looking over at him from her computer chair, she asked, "You want to put the movie in while I get on-line to see who's on? I want to ask Adam a question." Nodding at her, he walked over to the TV cabinet, popped the video in, and began to fast-forward through the commercials.
Turning her attention back to the computer, she scanned her buddy list for Adam's screen name before double-clicking it and sending a message...
Blondie: hey, you there? i have to run something by you...
AdamS21: hey what's up?
Blondie: eh, lots... mike kind of cheated on me... ='(
AdamS21: aww, i'm sorry shortie... i should never have introduced you...
Blondie: =0 I'M NOT SHORT!!
AdamS21: haha yeah whatever... want me to beat the shit out of him?
Blondie: nah, i can handle myself... but...
AdamS21: but what? anything i can help you with that doesn't involve mike in the hospital?
Blondie: actually... see i really want to make mike regret it and i'm going to use the traditional make-him-jealous-by-rubbing-other-guy-in-his-face plan... and i need to be at some places where i know he will be... any ideas?
AdamS21: that's probably not a good idea sharon...
Blondie: adam i know what i'm doing! i just need your help... =(
AdamS21: *sigh* fine... um... lemme go ask fras from down the hall... brb...
Blondie: okay!
Blondie: ....
Blondie: *bored*
Blondie: does it honestly take that long adam?
Blondie: ... ADAM *bite*!
AdamS21: sorry sharon, there's was this really hot chick outside fras's room
Blondie: *rolls her eyes* yeah, i should have guessed that... so talk to me! find anything?
AdamS21: well... tomorrow night there's a hockey game... we're taking on Livingston Uni and i know mike will be there... i can get you tickets... and there's a tailgate party beforehand in the parking lot... just don't drink! or i'll tell mom...
Blondie: riiight... and when you do i tell her about that little weed incident...
AdamS21: shit... um, well don't get drunk then... but there's that tomorrow and the night after i'm hosting a party which you can come to... just tell mum you're spending the night up here with me and you and lover boy can stay on the couch or floor or whatever...
Blondie: aww, adam you rock! i knew i could count on you! =D
AdamS21: haha sure thing shortie
Blondie: =0 not short!!! anyways i guess i'll talk to you later
AdamS21: wait, sharon... who's going to play the part of lover boy in your scheme?
Blondie: hehehe, i talked alden into doing it for me...
AdamS21: isn't that going to be weird? you being best friends and all?
Blondie: nah... nothing's weird with alden... he's alden... i trust him with my life...
AdamS21: you know what i mean sharon... unless you wanted to in the first place you'd find doing this weird... you realize you'll have to kiss him and touch him in front of mike, right? otherwise it wont be believable
Blondie: i didn't even think of it that far ahead... well i really do have to go... but i'll see you tomorrow night! bye!
Disconnected.....
Chewing her lip as she closed down her computer, she thought over what Adam had said. He actually is right... I mean I am going to have to kiss Alden... is that going to be weird? I... don't think so... and is weird that i don't think it's weird? gah... headache...
Shaking her head, she turned in her chair and got up to walk over to her bureau. Grabbing a pair of boxers and a tank top, she walked into her bathroom to change. After she was dressed in her pjs, she ran a brush through her hair and began to apply lip gloss before she realized what she was doing. Why am I getting all dressed up? This is Alden... the guy who has seen me covered in dirt and all sweaty and disgusting... he wouldn't notice if I did anything different... besides... I'm not doing anything different just for him because he's just a friend!
Turning the light off in the bathroom and heading back to her room again, she held back a grin when she noticed Alden had apparently thrown on a pair of sweat pants and a shirt that came from her Alden clothes drawer at the bottom of her bureau. Walking over to her bed were Alden was sprawled out and watching the movie, she couldn't help but look at him thoughtfully. He is really hot... but he's my best friend... i shouldn't be wondering what it would feel like to kiss him...
Grabbing a pillow out from behind Alden, she mashed it into shape before sprawling down beside Alden and focusing on the movie. Looking up at him, she realized that he seemed to be actually watching the movie so she turned back towards the TV. Curling up in a ball, she attempted to focus on the movie. Right. This is were the little boy is talking on the phone for the first time... Next that dad is going... to get... yeah...
Alden's POV
Blinking groggily around, Alden tried to figure out were he was and what had woken him up. Realizing he was in Sharon's room and the VCR rewinding had woken him up, he nuzzled his face down into the pillow resting on his chest. The warm pillow with hair that smelled like strawberries. Woah, that's not a pillow... oh... it's just Sharon... she probably got cold again.
Looking down he saw that Sharon and nestled her way against him and was currently sound asleep with her head resting on his chest and her arm loosely encircling his waist. This is actually quite comfy... she's really warm...
Yawning, he looked over at the clock on the bedside table and groaned when he realized it was close to 11 o'clock. Carefully not disturbing Sharon, he reached over to his pants pocket, grabbed his cell and dialed his own number. Talking softly he left a message on the answering machine. "Hey Mom and Dad, it's Alden... I'm over at, um, Brock's and I'm just going to spend the night. I'll be home tomorrow morning. Hope your night out went well. Love ya. Bye." Setting the phone back on the table, he shifted slightly and almost yelped when Sharon's arm slide lower and tightened. Um, yeah, I really really should be moving to the couch... or the floor.... or the shower for a nice cold shower...
Staring at the cold hard floor, he curled his lip. It's too cold down there... besides it's not like this is wrong... I just fell asleep with my friend, who just happens to be a girl, and we both got cold so we, um, embraced... yeah, embraced! in our sleep! yup... so i really don't need to move...
Looking down at her again, he used his free hand to gently push some of her blonde hair out of her eyes. She really looks peaceful when she sleeps... and beautiful... woah! where'd that come from... eh, Alden, you need sleep... Wrapping the free arm loosely around her shoulders, he closed his eyes again and fell back to sleep.
Sharon's POV
Slowly waking up, Sharon blinked blearily at the sun streaming through her window. Gah. Too. Earlier. About to roll over and go back to sleep, Sharon turned to find a sleeping Alden's face about two inches away from her own. AHH! PERSON!
Jolting awake, she remained motionless but shifted her eyes down to see what was going on. Apparently, they had fallen asleep during the movie and sometime during the night they had snuggled together. Alden had his head resting on hers as it rested on his shoulder and his arm was wrapped around her waist. This is way too comfortable to get up.
Staring at his face, she softly ran a finger down the bridge of his nose and lightly traced his lips. I don't think it would be bad... kissing Alden... i mean, for the plan, of course...
So focused on her thoughts, she didn't even notice him move in his sleep until she felt his fingers begin to stroke her stomach. Resisting the urge to purr like a content kitten, she pretended to be asleep, not wanting him to know she had been watching him sleep. That would be waaaay to embarrassing for 7 in the morning. Especially since I haven't had my coffee yet...
Felling him shift beside her, she could tell when he awoke because his fingers stilled and he shifted away from her and off the bed. Feeling strangely disappointed, she pretended to wake up and stretch slightly. Opening her eyes, she was startled to find him only in the pants he had worn last night (which he had apparently just put on since he was buckling them up) and shirtless. Who needs coffee when they wake up to this? Man, if this is what you get to enjoy when sharing a place with someone, I can't wait for college...
Admiring the view she couldn't help but grin when he looked up and blushed bright red. Mumbling a sorry, he quickly yanked his shirt over his head and tried to look busy putting on his shoes. Once he was done, he looked up and said, "Well I guess I should get going... Um... I'll see you later..." Wow... can we say awkward? "Yeah, I guess I'll talk to you later, Alden."
Jumping out of bed, she walked over to her closet (grinning to herself as Alden seemed to stare at her a little bit too long) and began rummaging through her clothes trying to find something to wear. Hearing him open the door to her bedroom, she remembered about the hockey game. "Alden, wait! Tonight!"
Staring at her with a puzzled expression, he waited for her to finish. Starting again, she said, "You said you'd help me with Mike, right? Well, tonight I'm going to get started... there's a hockey game and Adam says Mike will be there... so, um, you can come, right?"
Chewing her lip, she watched him as he ran his hand through his messy bed hair. "Uh, I guess Shar... but I'm not to sure about this plan of yours." Smiling, she said, "Don't worry, just pretend to be my boyfriend and we'll be all good."
Tossing his jacket at him, she only caught part of what he mumbled back, something along the lines of, "Easier said..." Raising an eyebrow, she said, "Don't forget to dress nicely... Not formal nicely, but sexy nicely... Okay?"
Nodding he waved once before heading down the stairs and out the front door. Turning towards her mirror and stared at herself. Are you ready for this Sharon Spitz? What will be harder to handle... pretending not to care that Mike cheated on you? Or being that close to Alden, all night...? Sharon... you have really gotten yourself into a mess this time... haven't you?