Ok, fifth chapter on the third day. Gawd, Im sad. Hehe. Got home from school and saw that I had a lot more reviews, well yeah 24 is a lot to me. I never get many reviews on my stories (let me hear a big awwww!) hehe, so yeah, if you do read, please review as it makes my day. So thanks for all the positive reviews everyone :)! Alot of people want a bit of action between Claire and Aaron so I might add that ;). I was planning on it anyway...we'll see.
'I didn't kiss him. Remember? I was waiting for my first kiss with Cam, that one time. Instead, I kissed Josh but let's not go into that. The thing is, he was kind of upset when I left for Westchester. Dear gawd, is he following me?'
'You are so lucky.' Massie said, dreamily. 'Having a hot guy follow you. Why don't hot guys follow me?'
'They do. You're just to busy making sure your nails aren't chipped.' Claire said.
Massie started laughing and it wasn't long before Claire joined in.
Octavian Country Day
The Cafe
Monday, February 4th
12:47 P.M.
Claire snapped off a piece of her toblerone and popped it in her mouth. Dylan was stabbing at a salad and Kristen, Alicia and Massie were sharing a fruit platter.
'I hate my life.' Claire said, suddenly.
Massie popped a strawberry in her mouth, chewed then swallowed it.
'Kuh-laire, you're starting to sound like a stuck record.' She said.
'Yeah, your life isn't that bad. I mean think about it, sure your boyfriend cheated on you, but you went out with Aaron Clifton, possible the hottest guy I have ever seen.' Alicia said, she looked over to where Aaron was sat with Derrington, Cam and Josh.
'He wasn't so hot back in Orlando.' Claire said, grimacing. 'He had braces and glasses. Obviously, he's had his braces took off and got contact lenses and now he's hot.'
'Exactly. He's majorly hot.' Alicia said.
'Aren't you with Josh?' asked Kristen, before biting off a piece of pineapple, she had in her hand.
'Well, yeah, but that doesn't mean I can't say whether a guy is hot or not? It's not like I'm cheating on him. No offence, Claire.'
'None taken.'
'CLAIRE?' A voice rang out across the crowded room.
'Oh, sweet Jesus.' Claire said, blushing an unnatural shade of red.
Massie, Alicia, Dylan and Kristen burst out laughing as everyone in the cafe turned to look at Claire. Claire saw a shadow cross over their table. She looked up.
'Um, hi, Aaron.' She said, quietly.
'Hi. I thought it was you. I missed you alot when you moved.' Aaron said, moving a chair from another table, over to theirs and sitting down.
'Yeah. You too.' Claire lied.
'You probably think I'm stalking you. But my dad got a new job over here. It offered him a way bigger paycheck and a huge house.' He said, smiling.
Claire smiled back, seeing that her ex meant no harm.
'Hi, Massie, right?' He said, looking Massie directly in the eye, holding out his hand.
'Right.' Massie said. 'This is Alicia, Dylan and Kristen.' She said, pointing to each friend in turn. Aaron nodded at each one.
'Well, I'd better get back to my table.' He said, looking over at Derrington, Cam and Josh. 'See you around, Claire?'
Claire nodded.
'Bye.' chorused all five girls.
Alicia was the first to speak after he had sat at his own table.
'Cute butt.' She said. She looked at her friend's faces. 'I'm just observing. For a project. On cute butts.'
Her friends laughed at the look on her face.
'So, Claire, any old feelings resurfacing?' Kristen asked.
Claire shrugged.
'I'm not sure. I mean, I feel kind of wierd around him, like awkward but when I speak to him, I realise that he is a really nice guy. He obviously doesn't know about me and Cam. And Cam obviously doesn't know about me and Aaron. I sound like some kind of prostitute now.' She put her head on the table. 'I miss Cam.' She said, quietly.
'Claire, it's only been two days, give it a week or two then we'll see about setting you two up again but give Aaron a chance first. He obviously still really likes you.' Alicia said.
'How do you mean?'
'Oh, come on, he couldn't take his eyes off you for starters. He also asked to see you around. Directly to you, like it was a question. Meaning, he wants to hang out sometime.'
'No, it doesn't.'
'It does. Trust me.' Alicia said. She picked up a grape from the platter and chewed on it, with a smug smile on her face.
The Block Estate
The Guesthouse
Friday, February 8th
5:13 P.M.
Claire lay face down on her double bed. It had been the worst week of her life. She had, had no contact with Cam whatsoever and it was killing her. She felt a stab in her heart everytime she saw him talking to another girl and giving them a playful hug. She sat up, grabbed her spongebob pillow and leaned against her headboard. It wasn't long before she heard the 'ping' of her computer, telling her she had an IM. She tossed her pillow to the side, got off her bed, sat on her computer chair and opened the message. It was from Cam.
FISHER2: im really sorry. tlk 2 me plz. u dnt have to forgive me. jst tlk.
Claire pondered over closing the message and talking. She saw the Massie was online.
CLAIREBEAR: cam just asked me 2 talk to him. should i?
MASSIEKUR: go 4 it. jst dnt take him back!!
Claire reopened Cam's chat.
CLAIREBEAR: theres nothing left 2 say
FISHER2: theres alot 2 say.
CLAIREBEAR: ??
FISHER2: i forgave you over josh.
CLAIREBEAR: tht was a kiss. not a month long relationship.
FISHER2: in my eyes, its jst as bad.
CLAIREBEAR: im pretty sure you kissed Emma.
FISHER2: it didnt mean nethin.
CLAIREBEAR: neither did josh. ive G2G, math homewrk.
FISHER2: we dnt have math homewrk Claire.
CLAIREBEAR: either way im going.
CLAIREBEAR HAS SIGNED OFF. 5:28 P.M.
Claire grabbed a book from her desk and started to read it. When she had read the first line, five times she realised that she wasn't into it. She flung it on the floor and went back to her computer. She signed back in on her IM and clicked on one of her Orlando friends name.
CLAIREBEAR: heyyyy. its me, Claire.
CARAMELSUNDAE: oh hi, Claire. i fort you'd forgot about me :). jk.
CLAIREBEAR: sorry, i havent stayed in touch for the past few months.
CARAMELSUNDAE: its all gd :D.
CLAIREBEAR: the thing is, Aaron Clifton has transferred here.
CARAMELSUNDAE: oh yea i herd about tht. doesnt he go to the boys equivalent of ur skwl.
CLAIREBEAR: yea. i was just wondering whether you had his IM.
CARAMELSUNDAE: sure. hang on.
CARAMELSUNDAE: it's
CLAIREBEAR: thnx.
Claire exited the chat without saying goodbye and added Aaron to her IM list. It wasn't long before it indicated she was online and she clicked on him.
CLAIREBEAR: hey. its me, Claire.
SOCCERMAD: really? i fort it was Ronald McDonald :)
CLAIREBEAR: lol jst thought id say hi
SOCCERMAD: gd. so i bet u were creeped out wen you realised i was in westchester.
CLAIREBEAR: a little. i thought u were followin me :P
SOCCERMAD: ha. i wasnt but im glad i found u agen
CLAIREBEAR: :)
CLAIREBEAR: so how do u like westchester?
SOCCERMAD: i liked it a little but now i like it a lot
CLAIREBEAR: thts gd. i hated it at first but now im glad i came.
SOCCERMAD: me 2.
SOCCERMAD: so, do u want to hang out sometime? u cud come over and we cud watch movies like we used 2
CLAIREBEAR: tht sounds gd. u pick the time and date. im definately not busy for a while.
SOCCERMAD: ys tht?
CLAIREBEAR: cam cheated on me.
SOCCERMAD: tht sucks.
CLAIREBEAR: yeah it does. worst part of all, he only ended the month long relationship with her because he felt SORRY for me. how rubbish is tht?
SOCCERMAD: very. if it helps, i think hes crazy.
CLAIREBEAR: whys tht?
SOCCERMAD: 2 mess things up wiv a grl like u, Claire. He must be crazy.
Claire blushed bright red, even in the privacy of her own bedroom. She fanned her face, then started to write back.
CLAIREBEAR: thts the Aaron I remember.
SOCCERMAD: how so?
CLAIREBEAR: friendly and able 2 bring me up wen im down
SOCCERMAD: your the Claire I remember.
CLAIREBEAR: ??
SOCCERMAD: able to put a smile on my face by jst saying hi
CLAIREBEAR: now im glad you came. at 1st i wasnt so sure but now... :D
SOCCERMAD: so about tht movie. want to come over now?
CLAIREBEAR: sure. address?
378 Brigson Road
Games Room
Friday, February 8th
6:08 P.M.
'What do you want to watch? I've got the same films I used to have but with loads of new additions.' Aaron said, pointing to a wall lined with DVD's.
'Cool.' Claire walked over to the wall, and started to shuffle through the selection. 'I always feel like I'm at Blockbuster when I look through your DVD's.' She said smiling.
Aaron laughed. 'I know.' He said. 'I think my dad's starting his own Blockbuster.'
Claire giggled.
'Do you still like horrors?' She asked.
Aaron nodded. 'Do you still hate them?' He asked.
Claire nodded.
'Perfect.' He laughed to show he was joking. 'Just avoid the horrors if you like.'
'We'll see. I saw one with Massie, Derrick and -' She choked up as she tried to say his name.
'How about a comedy? You need a good laugh.' Aaron said. He picked 'She's The Man' up.
'Perfect.' Claire said. She sat down on the floppy sofa, whilst Aaron inserted the DVD. He gestured for her to get some snacks, so she picked up a can of Coke and a handful of nuts and sat back into her seat. The movie started to play and Aaron sat next to her on the sofa. He smiled at her, then turned his head back to the screen.
The Block Estate
The Main House Front Steps
Friday, February 8th
8:04 P.M.
'Thanks for giving me a ride back.' Claire said.
They were stood just outside Massie's front door. Claire was a few minutes late for the sleepover but she knew Massie wouldn't care.
'I had fun.' Aaron said.
They smiled at each other and stood in silence.
'Bye, then.' Claire said, turning to open the door.
'Yeah, bye.' He said. 'Wait.'
He stopped her from going inside. They looked into each other's eyes and before she knew it, Claire was looking at his nose. And Cam, standing on the gravel driveway, holding a bunch of flowers.
Ok, so theres the next chapter :). Hope you like it. I like the twisted ending :D. So remember, I HEART REVIEWS!
