Abandoned

CHAPTER 32

Craig POV

I was working fast. Kate was coming any second, and I had to seduce her. I had to get Kate to trust me again, so we could go back to the way we were. I heard footsteps and looked up. Kate was drinking in the romantic atmosphere I had created.

"Craig, this is wonderful. What's the occasion?" She asked.

"As if I need an occasion to give the most beautiful girl in the world a perfect date." I said.

I motioned to the couch and Kate sat down.

"Kate, I know you didn't want to rush this, but I have to say this. I love you."

"I love you too." She said.

I pulled her into my arms and kissed her. Tonight was the night. I could feel it.

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Paige POV

Spinner was looking at the menu, and I was looking at him. He looked a lot cuter than he did in high school; I had to say that. And he seemed a lot more mature now. I felt giddy and happy being near him, like we were in the old days. I only hoped he felt the same way. Spinner looked up at me and shut his menu.

"Screw this." He said.

He grabbed my head and pulled me roughly towards him. Our lips met, but I found myself pulling away.

"Spinner!" I cried.

I put my fingers to my lips.

"Paige, I want you. Badly." He said.

This was so not the romantic reunion I wanted.

"Spin, you haven't changed at all. You are still the immature, gross, selfish guy that slept with Manny!" I shouted.

I grabbed my purse and left. I ran out to the parking lot, fumbling around in my purse for my cell phone. I felt tears streaming down my face, but I ignored them. I couldn't believe my stupidity.

"Paige!" Spinner called.

"Stay away from me, you pervert!" I yelled.

"Paige, please. Just talk to me." He said.

I sighed and turned to face him.

"I thought you had changed. But you haven't." I said.

Spinner looked at me.

"I'm sorry. Paige, it was stupid, I know. I'm sorry." He said.

I shook my head.

"Sorry's not enough for me anymore." I said.

I turned and left Spinner in the cold.

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Jimmy POV

Dani and I had decided to get ice cream after dinner. Dani was the complete opposite of Manny. Manny was wild, impulsive, but had a tendency to be extremely sweet. Dani was shy, quiet, but had a very honest streak in her. And she was hot.

"So, um…we should do this again. It's really great to know someone here." She said.

She bit her lip and looked up at me with big eyes. She won me over with that. I nodded. Dani gently slipped her hand in mine. I bent down towards her, my mouth almost watering at the thought of kissing her. But before I could get there my cell went off. I groaned and answered it.

"Hello?" I asked.

"Jimmy? Where are you! You were supposed to go shopping with me like an hour ago." Manny said.

"I'm sorry." I said.

I didn't know what to do. Dani or Manny? I felt so guilty. I sighed.

"I'll be there in 20 minutes." I said.

Dani looked down, sad.

"Love ya." Manny said, and hung up.

"Dani, I'm sorry, but there's somewhere I got to be." I said.

"Okay, it's fine. Catch you later then." She said.

I gave her a quick peck on the cheek and ran off to go spend money on Manny.

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Craig POV

Kate and I had been making out for an hour, and I felt that now was a good time to take the next step. I slowly moved my hand to her belt and unbuckled it.

"Craig, what are you doing?" Kate asked breathlessly.

"I'm, um…" I trailed off.

Kate bit her lip.

"I can't have sex with you. I'm just scared, okay? I don't want to get hurt again." She said.

"But Kate, I won't hurt you. I'm in love with you. I just want us to be happy again." I said.

"Me too." She replied.

She kissed me again and reached for my belt. Our lips met again, and I carried her to the bed.

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Sean POV

It was another night alone for Mr. Nash. Ellie was running late at work again, and I had spent hours making dinner for us. It was not really all that great looking, but Ellie would appreciate the gesture all the same. If she ever got home. The phone rang, and I answered it.

"Sean? It's Ellie. I'm running late again. Caitlin has this huge report due, and I have to help her. I miss you though. What have you been up to all night?" Ellie said.

"I've been making dinner for us. But I'll throw it out now." I replied.

"Sean, don't get moody on me. I'll be home soon, okay?" she said.

"Fine." I replied.

I threw the phone on the couch and turned on the TV. I hated being like this all the time. Ellie was hardly ever here, and I missed her. A knock came at the door. I answered it and my jaw dropped when I saw who it was.

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