A Simm's Tale
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Morning Surprises
My cheeks burned red.
I'd become the cliche damsel in distress and it had actually worked, which really wasn't fair to us normal women. I'd had a bloody headache and Tyler had taken care of me. He'd used twice last night in the same hour and he'd done it for me. I was oddly touched in a sort of insulted kind of way, it had taken a world class headache to keep him over night, maybe it was my technique? One thing was for sure though, Caleb wouldn't be too happy with him for all the using but maybe I could talk to him first about it, it was the least I could do after the amazing sleep I'd just had.
Standing up I stretched out my arms, looking at the time I was surprised by how late I had slept in.
A smile started to creep across my face as I realized a very important fact. The door to my bathroom was closed and the shower was definitely running. I bit my lip to stop from giggling, which was something I would never do.
He'd stayed the whole night like he'd said he would and now he was NAKED!
In my shower!
I win at life.
Sitting on my bed I waited for him to come out so I could thank him and get ready. A girl had to be clean after all. The shower turned off and minutes later the door to the bathroom opened.
The "thank you" died on my lips.
There he stood, his hair still wet, a towel wrapped around his hips. I think I stopped breathing, my eyes took in everything, I couldn't look away.
He cleared his throat, his eyes darkening in what I figured was embarrassment from my staring. In my defense there was really no way around the staring, he was too perfect. To not stare would have made me a failure to my kind for sure, getting caught though was kind of iffy.
Which of course resulted in my cheeks flaming red again. If Reid ever found out all it took was a half naked Tyler I was doomed.
"Hey." Was his voice always that deep and toe curling?
My manners momentarily returned to me letting me thank him. Raising an eye brow I pointed out the fact that he'd used twice last night, something only Reid would do.
Smiling shyly he shrugged his shoulder, "You needed my help."
His words were almost right, I needed him most definitely.
The room was quiet neither of us sure what to say. I wasn't used to it being awkward between us and I didn't like it. Standing up I crossed the room, stepping into his space I wrapped my arms around him.
Hugging him tightly I tried to put everything I was feeling in to. The feel of his bare skin did nothing for my over active mind. As soon as my arms touched his back we were connected. It was as if a current was traveling through me.
I almost stumbled when he took a step back, one of his hands going to keep the towel up. His face was a mask of concentration, he stood stiffly at arms length, guarded.
My face had to look like a tomato now. I never had these kind of guy issues! I was known as the klutz, the girl the sons of Ispwich hung out with. I laughed at people who got awkward about touching, I was not awkward...or memorizing his stomach detail as I ranted internally.
I was about to make it worse too, I couldn't seem to help myself.
Quickly stepping forward I stood on my tiptoes and kissed the corner of his mouth. Dropping I skipped past him and into the bathroom where I locked the door immediately.
I stood on the other side of the door for at least 5 minutes not really sure if I was happy or disappointed that he hadn't tried to get in. I knew he was still there in my room, standing in the same spot he had been when I'd kissed him. Shaking my head I got back on track, I needed a shower before we all met for lunch, besides I now knew my presence effected him in someway.
Reid strolled back into the dorms a quarter past twelve grinning to himself. Last night had been a success in every way. Not only had he managed to beat Aaron's ass at pool he'd scored with the chick in the mini. What had her name been again, Jenn, Jane, Janet, eh whatever.
Opening the door to his room he managed to shut it before coming face to face with a angry looking Tyler.
"Hey Baby Boy, why so grumpy? Get turned down again?" Snickering he grabbed clean clothes before heading to their washroom (money could buy you anything if you paid enough).
"Shut it Reid." Tyler's voice less then calm.
Raising an eyebrow at the bathroom door he dragged the shirt over his head. "My, my, my why so bitchy?"
"Fuck off, I'm not in the mood."
Grinning he opened the door, tossing his clothed into the corner. "Awww did Kals turn you down?"
He saw the difference in his friend immediately. His whole body seemed to freeze before he jumped into action, rushing him.
He didn't react as Tyler shoved him up against the wall, his eyes darker then they should have been.
Not entirely concerned about his friend's anger he smirked. "What happened? She say no?"
The first punch he hadn't seen coming, his left cheek burning from the impact. The stars floating in his vision disappeared in time for him to block the next one. Eyes going black he 'gently' sent Tyler across the room.
"Dude chill." He was more shocked then anything. Tyler rarely ever got physical, even when they fought against Aaron's crew. He wasn't stupid, something must have finally happened to make him overreact like this. He looked frustrated, his clothes wrinkled and hair a mess.
"She had a headache last night." He said, his voice once again quiet.
Reid froze, his comment may have seemed like nothing but he'd seen what happened when Kals had an attack. Cursing his luck he walked over to his bed where he sat down waiting for the rest of it.
"Her keys and meds were in her purse." He added, his stare still angry. "Which was in the car you left in."
Dammit he didn't need to be told how badly he'd fucked up. "How is she?"
Shrugging Ty moved to the other bed, his gaze landing on the floor. "Fine, I stayed with her."
He was tempted to ask which bed he'd slept in but thought better of it. Although Tyler was the youngest he was closest to matching Caleb with the strength of his power and besides he needed an ally against the goody goodies.
He hated apologizing though.
Standing up he headed towards the door ready to go find her. "She still in her room?"
"You need to treat her better." Was all he said, ignoring the question he'd been asked.
That caused him to turn around and give his friend a weird look. "Dude I take her to the movies, hang out and play pool with her all the time."
"You don't get it." Sitting on the bed his body was still, his hands clenched. Keeping his voice free of emotion he stared off.
"She deserves more, not someone who plays behind her back."
For the first time in his life Reid had no smart ass comeback because he really didn't know what his friend was talking about. And then it clicked, just like that. All of those cryptic little speeches he'd been giving lately, the unwillingness to hang out when it had been just him and Kals. He thought they were dating or at the very least fooling around. Tyler was to much of a gentleman and a friend to try something if he thought Reid was with her.
He had an opportunity here, to finally set everything straight. But first he needed to talk to Kals.
Patting his friend on the shoulder which didn't even cause him to look up he headed out of the room. He was going to fix this, if it came to just locking them in a room together so be it.
Walking right into Kaille's room without knocking he smirked at the sound of her humming in the shower. She was definitely something special if not weird. Hell the first time they'd met he'd used his flawless pick up line on her which had resulted in her laughing out loud and him calling her a boy. Which sadly had ended in a black eye for him and a scolding for her, she was the first girl he'd ever considered worth getting to know in a non-physical way. She had an attitude, something most people tended to overlook due to her pixie-ish looks. She was too small for her own good, she loved getting into trouble and had no problem saying what she thought.
Basically she was prefect for Tyler. Whenever they used to hang out her gentle prodding had always brought out the bad boy in him, making him louder and more self assured. Before Kals had come into the picture it had always been just the two of them, Caleb too mature for their taste and Pogue too close to Caleb to trust with their plans. Even as kids Tyler had been the one to follow orders without complaining. That had all changed when she'd moved across the street, tiny for her age even back then Ty had suddenly developed a backbone, adamant about her safety and happiness.
The in-depth thought caused him to shudder, he was a player and players did not reminisce about the past. This was what happened when your best friend was a girl, ugh. To counter act the mushy moment he looked around the room his eyes landing on her bra thrown over her dresser.
Walking out of the bathroom I didn't blink an eye at the guy sitting on my bed. It was an off weekend when Reid didn't show up uninvited to hang out on my bed. Two different guys had both been on my bed in the last hour or so, something had to be up.
"Hey Red." Waving his hand he didn't look up to face me.
Frowning I followed his line of sight, wondering what held his attention so well.
Oh, of course my bra.
Rolling my eyes I grabbed the bra and threw it into the bathroom. Already changed I grabbed my brush intent on at least getting some of the knots out of my hair.
Arms wrapped themselves around me making me drop the brush. With my back to his chest he simply hugged me. I know it sounded like a un-Reid thing to do, but when we were alone he could be -gasp- sweet.
"Forgive me?"
Smiling I turned around, biting my lip while I decided. Grinning I gave him a quick hug before reaching down to grab my brush.
"Don't I always."
Relieved Reid allowed himself to sit back on the bed. Watching, he said nothing as I pulled the brush through my hair.
"Tyler thinks we're dating."
The brush once again dropped to the floor.
"What!"
Turning I literally jumped onto the bed, nearly hitting him. "What?"
"Yeah." Laying down he helped himself to my pillow. "He wasn't happy with my ditching you."
"I wasn't happy with your ditching me, what does that have to do with thinking we're dating?"
"Well," Stretching out the word he grinned at his friend's frustration at how slow he was going. "There was the whole him saying you deserve more. He didn't exactly say he could give you more but it was there."
I sat there silently, thinking. He'd said something close to that last night while he'd held me in bed. Oops blushing at the wording of that I analyzed what I could remember of last night.
Lost in her own little world again Reid watched as she bit her lip staring off into space. Stretching out he closed his eyes, after a fun night the best thing the next day was a comfy bed.
"Hey," She poked him in the shoulder. "What's with the bruise?"
Now that he thought of it, the side of his face did kind of hurt. Turning he opened one eye to look at her.
"Well Red, words were said and Tyler decided he didn't like it." No need to mention he'd been slightly out of line.
"Uh huh and I suppose you don't want to tell me what you said to deserve it?" She said dryly.
Faking hurt he hid his head in the covers."How do you know I deserved it?"
"Ty wouldn't hit you unless you deserved it, we both know this."
"Hm..."
"Ughhh... I'm going to talk to Tyler, don't drool on my pillow."
Half waving he disappeared into the covers.
Walking down the stairs I headed towards Ty's room intent on clearing up a couple of issues. Figuring out exactly what I was going to say I didn't see the body headed in my direction.
"Oomph..."
Colliding into a solid stomach I was sent back a couple of steps, teetering. A set of arms shot out stabilizing me. A little dizzy I looked up at a smiling Caleb.
"Hey Caleb, how'd your night go?" Grinning I watched him flush at the remark. Still in the clothes he'd worn last night it was pretty obvious where he'd spent the night.
Scratching his head he wouldn't meet my gaze. "Good."
"I bet," My mind cackled evilly at his discomfort. "So I take it Kate spent the night at Pogues?"
"Uhh..yeah."
Man every single one of them had gotten some last night except for Tyler and me. It seemed like I was cursed to bear the evil V on my forehead forever. Being best buds with overbearing, overprotective guys was a sure way to stay alone.
Him being here was kind of strange, Sarah's room was in the other direction and the exit doors were down a couple floors. There was only Reid and Tyler's room on this floor.
"What are you up to?"
A frown marred his face, checking if it was clear he lowered his voice, "Someone was using last night and I bet it was Reid."
I could feel my cheeks heating up, these conversations always made me awkward. "Actually it was Tyler." I corrected quietly not really willing to get him into trouble.
A little surprised he wasn't sure what to do. "You sure?"
"Uhh..yeah he uh..spent the night with me."
His jaw dropped open.
"No wait not like that." Slapping my hand against my head I sighed. I was so bad at this.
Caleb said nothing willing to let me finish (another reason he rocked).
"I had a headache so he...helped me?" The statement coming out more like a question.
Caleb accepted the answer, clearly it was reason enough to use.
"Where was Reid?"
I didn't really get his question, "He left last night with some slut." What's new.
Now he didn't look happy, "Reid was with another girl and you were with Tyler?"
"Ack!" I hadn't really meant to do that but it was to late now. "What do you mean another girl?" My teeth were clenched together.
He stuttered, unused to my anger being directed towards him. "You and Reid..."
Now I really did want to scream. Why the hell did everyone think we were together. We hung out like normal friends, no inappropriate touching. What the hell!
"Caleb, me and Reid are not together, have never been together and have no plans of ever getting together."
His face was a mix between confusion and embarrassment.
"Your not going to give Tyler any issues about using are you." It really wasn't a question he could say no to.
Shaking his head he said nothing half afraid of what I would do to him if he did.
"Good, I'll see you at lunch."
I waited as he turned back around headed back in the direction of Sarah's room. Continuing on I stopped in front of their door. Knocking loudly I waited.
Seconds later the door opened. Dressed in dark jeans and a three quarter sleeved shirt Tyler looked perfect.
"Hey, can we talk?"
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So theres the next chapter, hopefully everyone who wanted it liked it.
There will probably be one or two more chapters at the most, I don't know.
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