Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Characters on Summerland or the show itself. It's too bad though because it would be really nice to have Jesse.
OK, I am really sorry that it's so late. I wanted to get another chapter done before Halloween so I could fit the holiday in with the chapter. But as you know, school is a bitch! Three essays due over the weekend aren't very fun. But I'm still going to make it Halloween for the fact that I planned it that way in the last chapter. Plus I have a REALLY good idea for this chapter that fit's the theme. Oh and thank you everyone who reviewed. I couldn't be a happier person right now! So…without any more gibberish, I'll let you read this chapter. ENJOY!!
Previously on Come To Me…
Bradin yawned coming in the door. He took his shoes off and placed them by his closet. He took off his shirt and put on a baggy red shirt to sleep in and took of his jean shorts and put on flannel pants. He brushed his teeth and slid under the covers. Shutting off the lamp he yawned again. He was almost asleep when he heard a knock on the door to the porch.
Chapter 5-Halloween Honesty
Rubbing his eyes sleepily, Bradin rose into a sitting position to see who was outside. He heard a giggle and immediately knew who it was. He rushed over to the door silently, trying not to disturb Derrick, and slid it opened.
"Hey Claire!" Bradin said. She put a finger over his mouth and signaled him to be quiet. She took him by the shirt and dragged him to the middle of the porch. Before he could talk she kissed him. A very awakening kiss. Bradin, confusingly, pulled away. Tasting the bitter taste on his lips took him by surprise.
"Claire what have you been drinking?" Bradin asked.
"No. Maybe. Ok I have…but, it wasn't that much," Claire said holding her fingers to show about a centimeter of space in a symbol for how much she drank. She smiled and kissed Bradin again. For the second time he pulled away.
"Why?" Bradin asked.
"Because," Claire simply said.
"That's a great answer Claire. Why are you here? Shouldn't you home by now?" Bradin questioned rationally. Claire looked at Bradin with a sad face.
"Are you mad at me? I only wanted to come over here to do this," Claire said. She kissed Bradin softly. Bradin didn't bother to pull away this time. He kissed her back with the same passion she had. He wondered where her passion came from because of the plain fact that she was drunk. Then he remembered two facts: What Maria said about Claire liking him and the very known fact that people usually show their affection better when they're drunk.
Bradin broke quickly after thinking. "Claire… No, I can't do this. Not with you like this… drunk and all."
"I understand," Claire said. She closed her eyes and breathed deeply. She turned around in a full circle. "But I just want you to know that when I'm sober again you might not get this chance again. Because…Bradin Westerly… I am no easy get," Claire smirked. Bradin looked at her intently.
"I like a good challenge. Do you need help getting home? I could walk you. I really don't have that good of sight right now other wise I'd drive you home," Bradin offered.
"I would love you too. But um… Bradin?"
"Yes?"
"Can I use your bathroom first? I feel sick."
"Yeah, that would probably be a good idea. Be quiet. You know where it is."
"Um, you mind refreshing my memory. I really can't see very well right now."
"Right this way. And are you going to tell me why you were drinking?"
"Maybe. Peer pressure got to me again," Claire swallowed. She made it to the bathroom just in time for her stomach to churn and spit everything she ate that day back out. Bradin stood there. Basically just staring, shaking his head in amazement. When she finished Bradin had walked into his bedroom. Trying not to wake his sibling he slid his nightshirt off. Claire stumbled into the room. She got over to the door and almost fell. Bradin caught her hand and pulled her to her feet.
"Thank you Bradin. I can't believe you can put up with me. I owe you a lot. And you might want to put a shirt on before I get more urges," Claire said biting her lips.
"Oh," Bradin said grabbing his shirt. "Sorry."
"What are you saying sorry for? I don't care," Claire said.
Bradin grabbed his jacket and grabbed another one for Claire and took her downstairs to the front door. "Alright lets go. Your dad will have a kid if he finds out your missing. Your mom is out of town right?"
"Yeah and for the record, my dad could care less about what I do and where I am," Claire said rolling her eyes.
"Ahhh, well if you say so. At least you have a dad," Bradin looked down at the ground while walking. Claire saw three Bradins' but still saw that he was upset. "Sorry but sometimes I think it's better not to have a dad at all! He is such a…" Claire let out a groan and Bradin giggled.
"I get your point. But lets concentrate on getting you home now. No more conversation," Bradin said ending the conversation. He kissed Claire on the cheek and walked with her the rest of the way home.
Halloween day and the wind was nowhere around. No orange maple leaves on the ground. No pumpkins carved and sitting out on doorsteps. Nothing Bradin was use to out here. Everything looked the same as it always did with the exception of kids in costumes. Bradin was fitting into his musketeer outfit. Jason and Lucas somehow persuaded him into wearing it with them. The only good thing was that Claire was going as a damsel. Maria said she would too. They promised the boys they would to go with the theme.
Claire met Lucas and Jason the first day she started back at public school. The only reason she went back was because of Bradin. He managed to get her to go back my telling her he'd buy her a big gift. She didn't want one though. She went back just so she could see him every day.
Lucas picked on Claire mercilessly. She thought of him as a friend though. His quips brought her big fits of laughs. Jason hit on her every five seconds. She turned him down every five seconds too. She loved hanging with all four of them of them. All of the girls in school were jealous of her because of all the offers she got to go out with guys so she hung out with the three boys most of the time. The only other friend she really had was Maria. But she had her gang already and Claire didn't want to be a tag-along so she decided to just butt out.
Bradin grabbed his wallet off the counter and headed towards the door. Nobody was home that night. Ava took Derrick trick-or-treating with Johnny. Susanna and Jay went to a Halloween party on the other side of town that was a tradition that Ava and Johnny broke this year. And Nikki went with Cameron and Amber to the 8th grade Halloween dance. That left Bradin by himself to do what he wanted.
Bradin heard a knock on the door right when he was getting ready to open it. Quickly rushing, he opened the door. Claire was standing there in a pink princess gown and a sparkling wizards hat. Her red hair stood out from the rest of her costume just slightly. Bradin thought she glowed like a star. Her blue eyes sparkled bright too.
Bradin stood still for a good three minutes breathless. His heart fell as he stared. When he went to speak, nothing came out. He tried a second time…failure. A third… nothing. Bradin tried one more time…before he got a chance Claire rolled her eyes and grabbed him by his sleeve. She dragged him outside. She rapped her arm around his and started to walk.
"I knew this outfit was totally over the top. You wont even speak to me it's so bad," Claire said disgusted. Bradin stopped in shock.
"No…Claire, it's the exact opposite. I couldn't say anything because I couldn't find the words to express how…" Bradin paused.
"How stupid I look?" Claire asked angrily.
"No…how beautiful you look," Bradin finished.
Claire didn't answer. Instead she just smiled. Bradin smiled back and they walked the rest of the way to the party in silence.
"Hey! Bradin! Yo! Bradin! MAN WOULD YOU STOP!" Lucas yelled. Bradin pulled Claire to the side. He brushed his hand against her cheek, ignoring Lucas completely.
"Hey Bradin? I've been doing some heavy thinking. I mean after last night. And… I know what I did…well, there is no excuse for it… can we take this to the beach?" Claire asked nervously.
"Um…sure," Bradin replied.
When they got to the beach Claire continued right where she started off. "Um… but there is an explanation. And it may be stupid but it's true when I say it…that what I did, came from the heart. I really like you. More than you may think and I can't hide from it anymore. I don't want to. I've been using the excuse that I wasn't over Chad yet when I've been over Chad before I even broke up with him. I was just afraid of being hurt again."
"I would never try to hurt you. The only think I could do is make you happier and…" Bradin said but was soon interrupted.
"I know that now. I was just too stupid to see it before. But after taking care of me the other night I know that you would be someone who wouldn't ever break my heart," Claire finished.
"So you're saying…" Bradin tried to decipher.
"I want to be with you. I've made my decision. I want you. No more waiting. I'm taking you up on your offer," Claire said as a decisive statement.
Bradin smiled widely. He felt as if he were going to fly. He rapped his arms around her waist and kissed her lightly. Then gave her a deeper kiss. With very bad timing, Lucas came running over next to them.
"Thank god! I…" He paused realizing what he had interrupted. "Oh, Bradin! Wow, I didn't realize you… well I came down here to tell you that there was a really hot blonde up at the party but it seems you have your own hot person right here so…more for me, BYE!" Lucas said quickly and ran back towards the crowd. They both laughed.
"That was different. Well… lets go see who this hot chick is," Claire said sarcastically. She rolled her eyes and dragged him up to the party.
"But I thought we…" Bradin wined.
"Trust me, I'll make it up to you later for all the time I wasted from before. Deal?" Claire asked.
"Deal," Bradin said. He walked willingly up to the deck with Claire and followed her to where Lucas was standing to see a girl in a blue dress. Bradin froze.
Hehe! There it is. No more for the readers. I had to stop it somewhere and I figured this would be the right place. Once again, I apologize for any mistakes I might have made I'm in a hurry to get done because I have an assembly for school tomorrow and I'm a main participant in it. Yippee! And on a Sunday no less! Grr! Oh well, off the subject. Please review. It will bring up my spirits from the stupid things going on in my life. I don't care if it's something constructive or something…nasty. (But I hope not). But if so…oh well, I don't care. I'll live. Again thanks to all who reviewed! I love you all for it!
