KPOV

'Mike?' I questioned the figure coming towards us.

'Hey babe,' he greeted as he reached where Rob and I were standing, 'Hey buddy.' Mike held his hand out for Rob to shake and he did so courteously. Out of the corner of my eye I thought I saw Rob wipe his hand down his trouser leg, but I was probably imagining things. To my Knowledge, Rob liked Mike; they always had gotten on well.

'What are you doing here?' I asked him, trying not to sound like I didn't want him to be here.

'I just wanted to come and see how everything had gone.' He grabbed me around the waste and pulled me in tight to his chest.

'Fine, thanks.' I smiled, but it felt like I was putting too much effort into it.

Mike bent down and kissed me softly on the lips for a few seconds. I kissed him back, but it felt awkward, especially with rob twiddling his thumbs in the background.

'So what are you doing now baby?'

For some reason, I felt reluctant to tell him that there was an after party at my house, but I did. It would only end up in an immense argument if I didn't. 'Everyone's gone back to mine, for a sort of celebration.'

'Mind if I tag along?'

'Sure thing, Mike.' I tried smiling again. He seemed to believe me, and took my hand as we started walking.

'I've got my car with me, so lets take that shall we?' He glanced over at Rob, who hadn't said anything for a while.

'Yeah, course,' Rob answered respectfully.

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When we reached my house, it was already nearly eleven o'clock. Mike took my hand again as we walked inside, with Rob beside me looking just as uncomfortable as before.

We wandered over to the living room, where most people, with the exception of Kellan and Ashley, seemed to be. Mike guided me over to the only leftover seat and sat me down on his knee, whilst we were greeted with various hellos. Rob received a few hugs and handshakes, and then meandered to the Kitchen.

Laughter and gossip drifted through the air, along with cheesy eighty's tunes that Taylor Rachelle and Edi were singing along to loudly. Mike pulled my head so it was resting on his chest, and began to stroke my hair softly.

Rob ambled back into the room with a can of beer in his hand.

'Anyone else want a drink?' He offered, his eyes scanning the room.

'Can I have a glass of white wine please, babe?' Nikki requested.

'Sure thing,' Rob replied, smiling at her, 'Anyone else?'

'I'll have a beer please, mate,' Jackson responded. No one else seemed to want a drink, so Rob left to get Nikki and Jackson's. As he left the room, he looked at me leaning on mike, and then quickly looked away. Something was bothering him tonight, but I couldn't figure out what. He hadn't been himself since Mike arrived, but things had never been weird between them.

I needed to speak to Rob.

'Actually, I need a glass of water.' I told Mike, pushing myself up out of his lap.

'Don't be too long,' he grinned as I walked to the kitchen.

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I found rob leaning on the side, his eyes closed, and his head back. Jackson and Nikki's drinks were already poured out sitting next to him on the side.

'Rob? Hey, what's up?' I asked him, sympathetically.

He didn't respond. Instead he stayed in exactly the same position that I found him in.

'Rob? Whats up with you tonight?' I asked again, only this time not so sympathetically.

This time he answered me.

'As if you don't know Kris,' he retorted sternly. 'Is it not evident to you what's going on?' he sighed heavily and closed his eyes again.

My eyes began to wander quickly. Did I really have no idea what was going on? Or was it less convoluted than I had first thought?

All of a sudden, Rob walked over too me. His face now was just inches from mine.

'If your really that perplexed as to what's going on, maybe this will give you a clue,' he breathed the words slowly, his hands now wrapped tenderly around my waist, his breath circling my face.

'Oh…' I trailed off, and Rob's lips touched mine, but only for a second. His eyes were locked deep into mine. I could see them glimmering with delight.

A million thought were rushing through my head; I didn't know what to think. But I didn't give myself time to do so, as, without warning, I lent my head in closer to Rob's, our lips almost touching for the second time. I put my arms around his neck and touched my lips to his. His breath tasted so sweet.

This time the kiss didn't stop. I pulled myself tighter to him, kissing him more passionately. After about a minute, I made myself stop, thought It was clear that neither of us wanted to.

'Rob, this isn't good,' I said shaking my head, taking my arms from around his neck.

'Oh, but it is. It's really, really good.'

'Not the kissing silly, that was…magical…I mean, Rob, I've got a boyfriend.'

'I know, I know. This is my entire fault. I should have never opened my bloody fat mouth in the first place.'

'No, Rob, it's not your fault. I'm glad I know how you feel. It's just, I don't want to two time anyone.'

'I understand Kris. It's not fair on Mike. I really should have done this to you. When we were sitting together in that theatre holding hands, and watching ourselves, it just felt right. But I don't want to pressure you in any way. Kristen, you have to realize that I like you. A lot. And that means I'll respect any decisions you choose to make.' Rob looked down at me understandingly.

'Yes, but-'

'Where the fuck are our drinks Rob?' I heard Nikki shout impatiently.

'Sorry Nik, I, err, dropped a bottle of wine. I'll be there in a min.'

'Well hurry the hell up babe, were dying of thirst in here.'

Rob turned back face me. He stoked the back of his hand down my cheek. The he picked up the drinks and left.

And I was alone.

Alone, confused and not knowing on earth what the hell I was going to do next.

What will Kristen decide is the right thing to do? Will she tell anyone what happened between her and Rob, and get their advice? Or wll she keep it to herself and hope it all goes away? Find out in the next chapter...

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