Now that Wendy wasn't a virgin, she could honestly say everything seemed different. Somehow it seemed as though she had discovered this hidden secret that she had been completely unaware of. Just last year after a talk at the locker room after gym class, she sat down with Carrie, and a few other of her girlfriends who were giggling and talking about touching themselves. Wendy played along, laughing with them, but really she had absolute no idea what they were talking about. Finally, one weekend, she drew herself a hot bath, making sure the connecting door to Julie's room to their shared bathroom was locked, and decided to see what these girls were talking about. Easing herself into the water, hair pinned up, she laid there beneath the water before slowly her hands crept down between her two spread legs. It took a while, but finally after the constant rubbing, she began to feel something.
When it finally happened her eyes widened, as she stiffened a gasp, feeling her entire body go to pins and needles. Feeling this building pressure reach it's head, her eyes rolled back before she came. This was a sensation she wondered would happen when the day finally came when she would find the right boy to make love to. For the longest time she wondered who it would be. Sure there were lots of boys she went to school with, ones who would flirt, and try to talk to her, but nobody seemed to really catch her interest. Not even her first prom date. Carrie was hassling her since she had been going steady with Kevin since freshmen year, the two seemed head over heels, and Carrie kept reminding her that high school was for dating, that she really wanted to start double dating, and kept trying to find friends of Kevin's to fix her up with. Still, whenever she saw these idiots fooling around on the football field, or shouting and laughing in the lunch room, she hated to admit it but felt nothing. Now here she was, laying in bed just a few hours before dawn. She didn't feel any more cramps, she felt odd, but actually okay.
She had done it, and was determined to make sure next time was even better. She kept thinking of Ian's flushed face, the way his body felt against hers, how his hair felt when she ran her fingers through it, and how his penis felt when her fingers grazed it. Smiling, she rolled over, thinking of last week at his place. Following the kiss in her bedroom, Wendy couldn't believe how pleasently surprised she was, and how wonderful it felt when they continued kissing. That night, long after the street lamps were turned on, Wendy's mother admired the work they had done, thanking Ian, and telling him to please come by for dinner whenever he wanted. Ian thanked her as Wendy walked him out to his van. Once they walked to it, Ian turned and grinned.
"So...might be going out on a limb here, but...I think it's safe to say that was one Hell of a kiss, huh?"
Instantly Wendy smiled, looking up and down the street at all the darkened lawns.
"Yeah...it was pretty good."
"Say, I gotta work basically all week but if you want this up coming weekend we could maybe hang at my place?"
"What around Erin?"
"What about her, she's my step-sister?"
"She would be cool with me coming over?"
Ian smiled.
"Um, yeah...why do you ask?"
Wendy shrugged, instantly regretting what she said. Putting her hands in his jeans' pockets, she sighed.
"It's just...you two seem close and I don't want to get her upset or anything."
"Listen, you don't think I've heard the rumors about us? Trust me I do. You don't believe them do you?"
Wendy stared at him, taken off guard. Her mouth made the perfect shape of the letter 'O' before shaking her head.
"Oh no! I um..."
Wendy dropped her eyes before sighing.
"I know...you're protective of her...I know."
Ian stared.
"You know?"
Wendy nodded before instantly Ian knew. His eyes widened in complete understanding before he looked around, surprised.
"Wow, how?"
"I saw her leaving the art building one night, trust me I won't say anything."
Ian slowly nodded before taking a deep breath and running his hand through his hair, making his bangs fall in his face. Smiling, he stared at her.
"I like you Wendy, and I'm pretty sure judging from that kiss...you don't think I'm completely gross..."
Wendy smiled.
"Yeah, maybe..."
"I'm not like the kind of guys you hang out with. I don't think your friends would really like me."
"My friends can be idiots and I don't care."
Ian smiled.
"So...my house next weekend?"
Wendy smiled.
"Can I see you before then?"
"Yeah sure, I work but..."
"What time do you get off work tomorrow?"
"Eleven, that too late?"
"No, not at all."
A car passed by, casting headlights against them, making them instantly stand apart from each other. Watching the car pass, Ian grinned before facing her. the two stared for a second before Wendy leaned forward, closing her eyes again. Both began to kiss, before finally she pulled away, breathless and excited. Ian smiled before turning and opening the driver's side door. Climbing in, he cranked down the window and started the entire before looking at her.
"Night Christensen."
Wendy laughed standing back.
"Night McKinley..."
Ian smirked before putting the van in drive and heading down the street. Watching the taillights, Wendy couldn't help but feel a giggle escape her. Rolling her eyes at how downright stupid she felt she took a deep breath and hurried back up the pathway. When she went back inside, her mother was watching some Lifetime movie curled up on the sofa having a glass of wine.
"Room looks great honey."
Wendy paused for a second looking in at her.
"Thanks..."
"That McKinley boy...he's a nice young man."
Wendy smiled before nodding.
"Yeah, he is."
With that, Wendy hurried upstairs before flicking on the bedroom light. The room still strongly smelt like paint, but standing there looking around Wendy could't help but smile.
Present.
The following morning after the van episode, Wendy woke up a little after ten, stunned by how late she had slept. Usually an early riser, she instantly felt guilty and climbed out of bed before remembering the night before. Smiling, she shuffled to the bathroom, and caught her reflection in the bathroom mirror before she started brushing her teeth. Right away she knew something was different, something for the better. Smiling, she changed and hurried downstairs where her mother had left a note stating she was helping with the McKinley gardening club downtown. Scanning the note, Wendy turned and opened the fridge for the orange juice when Julie walked in holding a vase of beautiful red roses.
"Look what just came..."
She set the vase down, and smiled before picking the card from the dozen or so freshly cut roses. Instantly Wendy snatched the card out of her hand.
"Julie!"
Julie made a face before circling around the kitchen island.
"Boo hoo, your weirdo boyfriend send you flowers. Surprised they aren't dyed black..."
Wendy mumbled for her sister to shut up before opening the card and looking inside. There were Ian's scribbled handwriting.
Wendy, I know how cheesy this is but I can't stop thinking about last night. - I
Wendy found a big dumb smile curl up on her face before Julie hovered over her shoulder.
"Yuck!"
Wendy instantly pulled away glaring at her.
"Fuck off Julie!"
"Ooooh, language! Learn that from Ian?"
Wendy went to swat at her before Julie flipped her off and hurried out of the room. Annoyed, Wendy turned and looked over the note at least ten more times before leaning in to the roses and deeply inhaling.
The following day after Ian helped paint her room, Wendy swung by Built-It a half an hour after it closed, telling her mother she was going over Carrie's to watch some movies. Walking downtown, she saw the large parking-lot to the hardware store and saw only Ian's van parked around back. Smiling, she tucked her hair behind her ears before walking to the front entrance. The gate was pulled down, but she still saw some lights on inside. Hesitating, she wondered if maybe she should have texted him first. Standing there, she paused before she heard a voice.
"What are you doing here? We're closed!"
Wendy jumped before seeing Erin in her blue apron standing inside, hands on her hips glaring. Wendy nervously laughed, clutching her chest.
"Erin you scared me!"
"I said what are you doing here?"
"Um, sorry Ian wanted me to meet him here and..."
Erin rolled her heavily caked on eyeliner eyes before grabbing her walkie and pressing down on the side button.
"Zip, this is Pip. That Christensen girl is here."
There was a moment of silence before a static filled message returned with Ian's voice.
"Hey Pip, I'll be right there thanks."
"Zip and Pip...that's cute."
Wendy said, instantly regretting what she said. Erin shot her a look before turning around, completely ignoring Wendy leaving her outside. After a few minutes, she saw Ian inside, wearing a matching blue apron and long sleeve gray shirt and jeans. Smiling, he jogged over before reaching down to unlock the gate.
"She didn't let you in?"
Ian said through the gate. Wendy, a little embarrassed stared down before shrugging.
"She looked busy..."
Behind them lights began to slowly go off.
"Sorry, we're usually stuck closing, takes at least an extra hour..."
Ian lifted up the gate as it rolled up and for a brief second both his apron and T-shirt raised, showing his pasty white stomach. Wendy looked at it before quickly looking down.
"Sorry, maybe we can get together tomorrow if you're too..."
Ian waved his hand.
"We're good don't worry. Just shutting down for the night, we can leave out back come on."
He let his hand, offering it to her. Without thinking Wendy took it as he pulled her inside and let the gate drop. Wendy smiled, slightly taken off guard as he bent down and locked the gate. Turning he smiled.
"So this is it...my empire."
Wendy laughed as they began to walk towards the back.
"How long have you worked here?"
"Couple of years, really not that bad besides my supervisor, guy is such a dick...still really not that bad of a gig."
They walked to the back before Ian pulled his apron off, bundled it up and tossed it into an empty locker in the back room. Grabbing his keys, he motioned.
"Ready?"
Wendy followed him as he flicked off the last of the lights.
"I just gotta drop Erin off if that's okay?"
"Yeah sure."
Ian led her outback where he pushed open the door and both walked to the back lot where Erin was standing smoking a cigarette wearing a long sleeve hoodie despite how warm it still felt outside. Instantly she glanced at Wendy before Ian dug for his keys.
"Ready Pip?"
Erin shot Wendy a look.
"She's coming?"
Instantly Wendy felt out of place and uncomfortable. Before Ian could say anything Erin rolled her eyes, flicked down her cigarette and shook her head.
"I'll walk..."
"What?"
"I'll walk have fun on your date."
"Erin..."
Before she could say anything Erin walked away, ignoring Ian's calls. Instantly Wendy shifted her feet and glanced at him.
"Maybe you outta go after her, she seems upset."
Ian made a face.
"She's being a jerk, she just wants attention."
"Yeah but..."
"She'll be fine, trust me she's just testing you. Ignore her."
Wendy went to say something when Ian opened the passenger door. Wendy watched Erin continue walking away before sighing and getting in. Ian drove them down to Andy's burger joint downtown since that was one of the few places still open. Not much of a fast food nut, Wendy still enjoyed how relaxed she left riding with him. He had music blasting, and told her about his day and made her laugh with more than one stupid story about the customers he dealt with that day. When they went into Andy's, he told her to order whatever she wanted. Both stood at the counter, before Wendy laughed.
"Umm...I don't know what's good?"
Ian laughed.
"Don't tell me, a salad, no dressing...and water?"
Wendy laughed making a face at him before scanning the menu.
"All right mister, how about two large double cheeseburgers, two large fries, two cokes, and two strawberry milk shakes."
Ian stared at her stunned before Wendy smiled.
"What was that not lady like?"
Ian laughed turning towards the guy behind the counter. "Oh no, I'm just impressed." Wendy laughed as Ian ordered for them and while they waited for their order picked a booth by the window. The place was basically empty and stayed open until two in the morning. Both made jokes they wouldn't want to run into whoever would want a cheeseburger at two in the morning. Once their food came, Wendy surprised Ian yet again by eating more than half her food. Covering her mouth to stiffen a bump, she laughed before Ian smiled, lighting up his entire face.
"Christensen you are full of surprises..."
Wendy batted her eyelashes while she finished sipping her milkshake.
"I don't always pig out but I wanted to show you I can handle myself."
Ian laughed sipping his coke before shaking his head.
"I eat this junk all the time and I can't gain any weight. My dad always hassles me. Guess after a long line of McKinley men I'm the only one under 5'8, and weights maybe a buck twenty-five soaking wet."
Wendy laughed before Ian smiled at her.
"I'm glad we did this...didn't think we would ever really talk after all this time."
"Yeah I know. It's nice."
Both spent the reminder of the evening talking, mostly again about school. They laughed about stupid things their teachers said or did, or about the overall school. Wendy teased him about his name, and both laughed finally morning onto more personal details. Wendy explained some of the things she liked doing in her free time, while Ian mostly talked music and promised to burn her a CD soon. Once they tossed their garbage and headed out Wendy asked if Erin was really okay. Shrugging Ian said she was just jealous, she had a hard time fitting in but she was probably just testing the waters with her, she would get over it. As they walked across the parking-lot, a truck passed by. Suddenly Kevin, Carrie's boyfriend, that kid Jason, and three other jocks from school all pulled over, music blasting. Glancing in, she saw they were passing a flask around. Kevin laughed behind the wheel.
"WENDY!"
Wendy froze standing beside Ian. Instantly she heard Ian mumble
"Great the asshole patrol..."
Nervous, Wendy forced a slightly annoyed half smirk as she looked inside at the boys who seemed pretty drunk. The boy Jason locked eyes with her from the passenger seat.
"Hey Jason, where's Carrie?"
She noticed the flask still being passed around but Kevin actually didn't take it since he was driving. Shrugging, he shook his head.
"She's at her aunts, we're all heading over to Jessie Swann's party, you wanna come?"
Wendy stood beside Ian who stayed silent before Kevin smirked.
"Hey you can bring McKinley too. What's up McKinley, how's it hanging?"
Ian looked annoyed but used his dry sense of humor as a defense.
"Oh I'm just brilliant Kevin. Enjoying another wonderful night in this truly stellar town."
Two of the jocks who Wendy didn't really know cackled, before Kevin rolled his eyes.
"Whatever man. Hey if you change you're mind Jessie said he got his sister to buy him a keg. We might be having another blow out there on the forth if you wanna come."
"You can't can you McKinley? Too busy biting heads off chickens and worshiping satan right?"
One of the jocks said who Wendy remembered was in her math class last year. His name was David she thought. Wendy glared at him before McKinley smiled and put his arm around Wendy, surprising her.
"You got me. Have fun date raping tonight!"
Wendy, the boy named Jason, and Kevin all held back from laughing as David's face fell. Instantly he rolled his eyes taking a swing of his drink.
"Fuck off McKinley..."
He mumbled. Smiling, McKinley stood back before Kevin raised his eyebrows and gave a slight wave.
"Hope you can make it out next time, bye Wendy..."
Wendy nodded before Kevin put the truck into drive and took off, music still blasting. Standing there on the sidewalk with Ian, Wendy turned and sighed, staring at him.
"I am so sorry, what a bunch of jerks..."
Ian rolled his eyes.
"It's fine, I'm used it to as the town outcast..."
"You aren't an outcast..."
"Oh really?"
Ian smiled, before Wendy noticed his arm still around her. Smiling, she turned towards him. Both locked eyes before Wendy leaned up, kissing his jaw bone. Smirking, Ian started walking them towards his parked van. On the ride home, both laughed, talking about how boring the town was, and how much Wendy wanted to visit Philly that summer. Once he pulled up to her house and parked, the two sat there for a second before Wendy smiled.
"Are we still on for this weekend?"
"Yeah, can I pick you up?"
"Is that okay? I can get a ride from my mom..."
"No problem, I'll text you okay?"
Wendy nodded before Ian sighed, holding onto the steering wheel.
"Listen Wendy...those guys back there, they seem more...in your circle."
"I don't have a circle..."
"Sure you do, and that's okay...trust me. It's just, guys like Kevin and David they might be more you're type..."
"The date rape guy?"
Wendy laughed before Ian smiled.
"I just don't want you to waste your time with a loser like me."
"Ian you aren't a loser..."
"Yeah right, could you see me at Jessie's party...I don't want to stop you from..."
Before he could say another word Wendy reached over and gently kissed his cheek. Instantly Ian looked surprised before he smiled. Wendy closely studied his face, before smirking. Ian locked eyes with her again, looking slightly nervous.
"You're crazy you know that?"
Wendy smiled before cupping his face, and kissing him again. Finally when she drew back, she smiled.
"Thanks for dinner Ian. I'll see you this weekend."
Before he could say another word, Wendy pulled her door open and hurried up her driveway. Ian watched her before laughing. Shaking his head, he started the engine and drove away once she was inside. That weekend Ian picked Wendy up and drove down Maple View, a road that wrapped around the lake to his father's estate. Ian surprised Wendy by actually wearing a white T-shirt other than his usual colors of reds, blue, black, and grays. He wore jeans with a studded belt, and kept the conversation light, as he cracked jokes about the other drivers. Wendy sighed saying she couldn't wait to get her own car. That she's had her license for months now, and was getting sick and tired of having people cart her around. Ian laughed before putting his blinker on and turned to the side of the road where on each side there were wooded areas, before the road turned off to a curve and opened to the McKinley fairgrounds. Confused, Wendy watched him.
"What are you doing?"
Ian smirked, lowering the volume on his radio, his black rubber bracelets sliding back.
"Come on, take over."
He motioned to the steering wheel. Instantly Wendy's eyes widened as she shook her head.
"Oh no, I couldn't... "
"Come on, this thing is a piece of junk you can't hurt it."
"No, it's..."
"You have your license, you're fine..."
Wendy nervously bit her lip before she eyed the gear shift.
"I...don't know how to drive stick."
Ian looked at her as if she was crazy.
"You can't?"
"No, never learned on one. My dad always says I should learn through..."
"Well Ms. Christensen, today is your lucky day. We are about five miles away from my house so count today as your first lesson."
"I'm going to blow up your engine Ian, I'm not even joking."
"Come on, we'll switch places..."
Ian went to take his seat belt off when Wendt shook her head.
"No I'm serious, please."
Ian smirked.
"I got an idea..."
Afterwards, the van slowly crept towards the gates of the McKinley mansion with Wendy sitting on Ian's lap. He slowly instructed her on when to switch gears, and guided her feet on when to give it gas. Wendy was nervous, and kept second guessing herself while Ian stayed patient, laughing with her as she tried shifting gears, which made a few God awful grinding noises.
"Jesus I'm wrecking your van, this is terrible..."
Ian laughed, his hands on top of hers as they slowly pulled up to the gate.
"Shut up, your doing fine."
Wendy laughed as he helped her turn the wheel and finally park on the very long cobble stoned driveway that circled around the estate. It was exactly as Wendy remembered. The house was huge, made out of stone, with a five car garage, built-in pool, and stables in the back. It had been years since she visited his house, but still couldn't believe how huge it seemed, Once the van was parked, Wendy continued sitting on Ian's lap before finally it hit her on what exactly she was doing. Smiling nervously, she climbed off him and opened the door. Once he got out, he motioned to the house.
"You wore your suit right?"
Wendy smiled, lowering the collar of her T-shirt showing her bathing-suit top.
"Yep!"
Ian smiled as they began walking. It was a miserable hot day, and the sun blazed down on them. Over the neatly mowed lawn, Wendy could see below the hills, past the tree line were sailboats on the lake. Smiling she walked with him before she felt his hand slowly snake over and hold hers. Glancing down at it she smiled as they kept walking.
"Where's everyone?"
"Um, my dad is on business and Erin and her mom are in the city I think."
"There's nobody here?"
"Not today..."
Once they went around back, Wendy couldn't believe how huge the pool looked sitting up on the back patio. Behind was the pool house which Wendy heard from Ian was where he stayed. Letting her in, they were hit by the comfortable last of the A.C before strolling in. Inside there was a large living room area, small kitchen area, and hall that Wendy assumed were the bedrooms.
"Jesus, this is the pool house, it's a guest house."
"Yeah my dad re-built it a few years back. When I asked to move in here he was cool with it. Besides kinda nice, I can come and go whenever I please."
Wendy took a look around. This "pool house" was almost nicer than her own house back in town. The floors were hardwood, and the ceilings high. On the walls were framed posters of different rock and punk bands, some of the prints looking vintage. Admiring everything, she walked around before smiling. On the mantel were two framed photographs. One was of Ian and Erin at some show, both flashing devil horns and making silly faces. Smiling, Wendy looked at it before glancing over and seeing a framed photograph of Ian's mother, taken when she was younger. Smiling sadly, she looked it over. Ian walked behind her, hands in his pockets. Wendy turned.
"Sorry...these are nice."
Ian smiled.
"Yeah..."
"I remember your mom, she was so pretty."
Ian looked at the photograph sadly, before smirking. Wendy turned and looked around.
"Erin hang out here a lot?"
"Yeah all the time, she's been arguing with her mom a lot so she crashes here."
"It's awesome, are those your records?"
Wendy walked over to his stern, squatting down and looking at the shelfs upon shelfs of records. Smiling, she flipped through them, hating to admit to herself she didn't really know half of the bands there. Smiling, Ian squatted down beside her.
"Plus side of living in a separate area is being able to blast my music as loud as I want."
Wendy grinned before Ian stood up.
"I'm gonna go get in my swim trunks and put at least a gallon of sunscreen on."
Laughing Wendy smiled as he got up before she remained there, staring at the records, unable to believe how happy she felt. Afterwards, Ian came out in his black swimming trunks. Wendy couldn't believe how pale, and how skinny he was. Grabbing his tube of sunscreen, and holding two towels, he showed her where she could change. Going to his bathroom, Wendy slipped off her shorts and T-shirt off, folding them neatly. Looking at herself in the mirror, she smiled, putting up her hair. Looking around, she smiled before looking in at his open shower. Reaching over, she opened his shampoo bottle, and smelt it. Smiling, she shook her head, put the bottle back, and greeted him outside. There he handed her the tube.
"I know this sounds stupid but mind if you get my back?"
"Afraid you might get third degree burns?"
Laughing, Ian set his towels down on one of the patio chairs, before Wendt squirted some into her hands and began to rub his smooth back. Feeling the texture beneath her hand, she stared up at the back of his head and grinned before finally she stood back.
"Good?"
Ian grinned before he grabbed her around the waist making her scream. Laughing, he stumbled back with her before falling into the water with a huge splash. Once the two surfaced, they both laughed, hair slicked back before they swam around, circling each other. A few hours later both sat on the pool steps in the shadow end. Both had been enjoying their afternoon, swimming, and joking with each other. Finally once they settled down, both sat together, slightly underneath the water, both talking before finally Ian started kissing her. Smiling, Wendy took a deep breath before reaching underneath the water and taking his hand. Slowly she brought it up to her left breast, having his hand cup it. Instantly Ian raised his eyebrows in surprise before Wendy burst out laughing, feeling her face burn.
"Well, that was unexpected..."
Laughing, Wendy cocked her head.
"How does it feel?"
"Soft...God that sounds so stupid."
"Can I touch yours?"
Ian made a face before looking down at his chest.
"I don't think mine feels the same."
Wendy decided to swallow all pride before her own hand dropped from his and went underneath the water. There she squeezed the crotch of his swimming trunks, where she felt a bulge starting to form. Ian's entire face looked stunned, as he slowly took a deep breath.
"Wow...that's...amazing..."
Wendy smiled, making sure she wasn't squeezing too hard. Sitting in the slightly lapping water, Ian's eyes widened before he looked at her.
"How...does it feel?"
He asked, his own voice breaking up slightly with an edge to it. Right away Wendy smiled.
"Feels nice...can I see it?"
Ian took a second before he looked around. Finally he looked down and burst out laughing.
"You mean...it?"
Wendy sat back, making Ian's hand drop from her breast. Looking around, she smiled, unable to believe how she was acting. Smiling, she learned forward lowering her breath.
"Come on, for just a second...see?"
She pulled down the wet frabic of her bathing suit, showing her two breasts. Instantly Ian's eyes looked like they were about to pop out of his head. Wendy laughed before Ian leaned forward, staring at them in utter disbelief before Wendy quickly put her top back up, looking around giggling.
"Okay, now your turn."
Ian looked around, laughing.
What you show me yours, I show you mine?"
Wendy laughed.
"Quit stalling..."
"Um...all right...prepared to be super disappointed..."
Before lowering the waistband of his trunks, he looked around and shook his head.
"All I need is my gardener to see me flashing you..."
Wendy laughed before both looked around, making sure the coast was clear before Ian lowered his trunks. Wendy stared down beneath the water seeing it before she smiled.
"Wow..."
Ian, rolling his eyes put his trunks back up before he smiled.
"Amazing huh?"
"Pretty much yeah."
Laughing, he grabbed hold of her making her squeal before he started kissing her neck. Both splashed backwards into the water, shaking their wet hair on each other. A few hours later, both changed and Ian gave Wendy one of his T-shirts to wear on top of her clothes to warm up. Driving her home, both had a very extended goodbye, kissing against his van. Finally, both parted, before Wendy wiped her lips. Looking around she laughed.
"I better get inside..."
Pulling her closer, Ian pressed his waist against hers making her crack up. Shoving his hands into her front pockets of her shorts, he pressed his forehead against hers. Just then Julie came walking down the sidewalk with Perry, both texting away on their phones. Making a face, she rolled her eyes.
"Jesus you two, get a room."
Ian and Wendy glanced over before Wendy smiled watching them walk up the driveway.
"Wouldn't be such a bad idea."
Ian looked at her slightly surprised before Wendy smiled, reaching up and kissing his nose.
"I'll call you..."
With that, she scooted away from him, holding the T-shirt before she walked up the pathway following her sister. Smiling, and taking a deep breath, Ian shook his head and mumbled.
"She's going to be the death of me..."
Present
Ian strolled out of Built-It, with a little extra swing in his step. He worked a mornings shift and had gotten out early with Erin. All day he could barley focus, but in a good way. Smiling, he walked with Erin who glared at him.
"You've been acting like a complete idiot all day."
Ian glance over.
"Huh?"
"It's that Christensen chick isn't it? You've acted like a complete dope since you two started hooking up."
Stopping, Ian shook his head.
"What is your problem?"
Erin sighed.
"Nothing, it's just...it seems like you're not around as much now that you two are what? Dating? Screwing?"
"Erin that's not fair..."
"I'm not jealous, it just sucks that you're not around. Besides she's one of them...those stupid wannabes that worship high school and this stupid town."
"Wendy isn't like that okay? She's different."
"Yeah sure..."
Erin started walking through the parking-lot. Instantly Ian shook his head annoyed.
"Erin come on!"
"Whatever, I'm going down to the coffee shop, have fun with Ms. Perfect!"
Standing there, Ian knew there was no use in following her. Instead he sighed, mumbled under his breath before walking over to the van. Freezing, he saw a note taped to his window. Confused, he ripped it open before smiling, his bad mood all ready slipping away.
Ian, Got the flowers! They were beautiful! Thank you so much! If you can, meet me at the fairgrounds at eight. - W
Smiling, Ian folded the note smiling before opening his door.
That night...
Wendy and Ian laid on a blanket Wendy had rolled out for the two of them. Both laid beneath the stars by the lake, both with their arms around each other slowly kissing. Wendy had snuck a cheap bottle of wine from the liquid cabinet, and both were currently sharing it. Laying back, Wendy smiled, before laying back. "Shit..." Ian looked down at her.
"What?"
Wendy sighed, rubbing her face.
"I think I'm falling in love with you."
Ian laid beside her before smiling, leaning down, he gently kissed her forehead and staring up at the stairs. Completely unaware that a year later, this would be the scene of a terrible accident.