Chapter 19- After The Shadow Games (IV)
Frank continued to mop to corridors at St. Hearts in his blue overalls and thick, round glasses. It was quiet, a little too quiet. He thought the team would strike with their Prank War plan by now but he remembered what Rose had said in one of their missions, 'never jump to conclusions." Frank realised that this was his team that he was talking about; they are unpredictable.
He suddenly heard a clicking sound echoing down the corridor, but who could it be? Everyone was in class and the only member of staff who wore shoes like that was Mrs King and she's teaching a lesson!
"Hi Frank!" this certain cheery voice he could hear from miles away. He had had an idea for the Prank War and couldn't wait to tell her. He turned around to see his girlfriend walking towards him.
"Hey Stella." She kissed his cheek and he smiled at her, happy to be in her presence again, even if he was in his caretaker clothes.
"I haven't come up with any ideas for the Prank War!" She pouted at him and he laughed; he always loved how she can be so cute when she wanted to, well, cuter than usual.
"I have though!" He beamed at her and she hugged him.
"Great! What is it?" She really was eager to know; Frank's team were starting to annoy her a lot lately, but not angry annoying, frustrating annoying.
"We do… nothing!" Stella's face dropped and Frank laughed again at her expression.
"Nothing? Are you serious?!"
"'Course I'm serious! If we do nothing and figure out what they are planning, we can prank them by playing along with their prank and then prank them even bigger!" Stella had a blank expression.
"Did that make sense?" Stella hugged him tightly and he hugged back, sighing with relief.
"Of course it made sense; everything you say makes sense to me. Except for all that science mumbo jumbo…" She mumbled that last bit but Frank always heard her, no matter how small her voice was.
"I heard that." But he just smiled and kissed her softly.
"Thank you Stel; you always know how to make me happy." She kissed him harder and he smiled into the kiss. And just when they thought the kiss would be even deeper, they heard a loud noise followed by crowds of teenagers flooding the hallways; lunchtime. Stella sighed in frustration but Frank kissed her cheek.
"I'll see you later Stel."
"You too Frank"
"I love you"
"I love you too" She waved goodbye and pushed her way through the crowds of teenagers desperate for some food. She couldn't believe no one noticed her; then again, most teenagers are very observant.
Frank sighed and moved his cleaning equipment into the caretaker's cupboard. He walked into the cupboard, pulled the broom and plummeted down into HQ. Once the lift doors opened and flopped onto one of the chairs that Tom always uses. He picked up Flopsy from his cage and started to stroke him gently on the head.
"Why are teenagers such a mess?" He asked Flopsy but Flopsy just nibbled his finger.
"Great, I'm going mad by talking to a bunny rabbit, again! I need a break."
"Did I just hear the word 'break'? Good luck with that!" Frank jumped at the sound of an all-too-familiar voice he had heard not too long ago.
"Stel! You said you wouldn't do that again! I almost had a heart attack!" he turned around on his chair to see the woman he loves most in the entire world; except for his mother, of course.
"Sorry Frank."
"It's ok, I was just complaining about the mess these kids make." He placed Flopsy down and walked towards Stella, giving her a big hug.
"Why are you here?" Frank asked, pulling out of the hug.
"I'd thought you'd be glad to see me!"
"Of course I am babe, but you never come here without a reason. " Frank smiled. Stella smirked and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I got interrupted when I was doing something very important, by a school bell." She pulled him in and sent her lips crashing into his. He was surprised but he welcomed it and kissed her back. It always feels so good to kiss her like we did before, he thought to himself. He wrapped one of his arms around her waist and he tangled his free hand in her hair; he'd always loved the feel of her hair.
Stella had always loved when Frank massaged her head and tangled his hand in her hair. He pulled her closer towards him; she had always felt safe in his arms. She savoured the moment as if it was the last day on Earth.
Frank rubbed her back and felt her relax into the kiss. Then he moved his hand under her shirt and started to rub her back again and she jumped a little. Frank smiled and thought cold hand. They both stayed like this for a while, wishing that it would never end.
But of course something had to ruin the moment; Frank's phone beeped. They pulled back and looked into each other's eyes. He wanted to kiss her again but the greater good always outweighed the individual concern as Stella has always said.
He took his hand out of her hair and picked up his phone from the table beside him. He frowned causing Stella to give him a puzzled look.
"Who is it Frank?"
"I swear I'm going to kill her one day." Stella smirked.
"Let me guess, Mrs King?"
"Got it in one. I'm sorry but I really have to go; you know how she is."
"Actually, I don't, but I know how impatient some people can be."
"I won't be long, I promise." He tucked a bit of her fringe behind her ear making her blush and kissed her on the cheek.
"If you do, you'll be in big trouble." She gave him a frown, trying not to smile.
"I'll see you soon babe." He let go of her and walked towards the lift. Stella straightened out her shirt and blazer and gave a small smile to Frank.
"I love you Frank."
"I love you more Stella."
"I love you most." The lift doors shut and Stella sighed. Just another day in paradise.
Hope you all appreciated the 2 chapters in one day! I was just in the mood, you know? There is a Tangled quote in here (I'm obsessed with Disney! ) Hope you all enjoy this one and please review! Love you all!
Jasmine xoxo