I woke up to find Neo yelling my name, and then my eyes flutter open. I heard Neo sigh in relief,
"Thank God your okay, you passed out" He explained "You were unconscious for a few minutes there"
"What happened?" I mumbled
"Lindsey is an idiot that's what, she got a real kick of pushing me while I was holding you up" he said angrily.
"I didn't think she'd get hurt so badly or pass out for that matter!" Lindsey exclaimed
"Just leave" he said, narrowing his eyes.
"You guys got what you dished out on me, so that's what you get" she said, walking off
"Grow up!" he yelled
I started to get up, but I was instantly brought back down by the pain spreading on my arm and shoulder.
"Owwwww" I moaned
'"We better get you cleaned up, your getting blood all over my driveway" he said, grinning
He picked me up bridal style and he kicked open the door. He laid me down gently on his couch and went up to the bathroom to get the first aid kit. I ripped my t-shirt off, gasping at the pain, revealing my tiny tank top. When Neo came back into the room his eyes widened. Then Neo snapped out of his trance.
"Wow that shirt really took some damage" he said picking up my bloodied t-shirt
He set my bloody shirt back down and sat by me on the couch. I watched Neo's eyes focused on my injuries, he always looked cute when he was concentrating.
"It looks like your back took some damage too, umm… but for me to clean it I need your tank top out of the way" he said blushing
I stared at him in shock, he expected me to sit there in my bra while he dressed my wounds? Oh and that doesn't sound sexual at all, but Neo isn't Jon so it's not that big of a deal. I slowly stripped off my tank top, exposing my bra.
Neo blushed again, but started carefully cleaning my cuts. I winced a few times when Neo got to the deeper cuts. He worked very fast and careful, like he saw my pain. The he got out the gauze,
"These cuts are too big for bandages, so umm I'm going to let you do it in the bathroom" he said handing me the gauze
I'm glad he did suggest that I take my bra off in front of him. I think that's going past the guy-girl friendship line. My back and arms still tingled form his delicate touch. Then I went into the bathroom and began unhooking my bra, and I let it drop to the floor. I carefully started wrapping the gauze around my arm, shoulder, and back. I winced a few times when I stretched too much. When I was done I put my bra back on and went to the living room. I saw Neo was sitting there wit my other shirt in his hands. Once Neo saw me he closed his eyes and handed me my shirt. At least he respects me I thought. I laced my arms in the shirt holes but when I tried to slip it over my head I cried out in pain. Neo instantly came to my aid. He hesitantly pulled my shirt down, and then his fingers brushed my stomach slightly, I couldn't stop feeling the electricity.
"Okay" he said nervously, his eyes not reaching mine.
"Dude, its okay. Somebody had to do it and it was you" I said reassuring him
"No I just didn't realize how toned you were" he said with a flirtatious smile
"Don't become Mr. Horny now" I teased
"Let's change the subject" he said laughing
Then I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket, it was a text message from Jon Nina, I really need to see you tonight. Can you come here in a half hour please?
"That was a text from Jon" I said
"I'm going to guess that he wants you over at his house soon, right? I also bet you're not sure if you should go or stay here with me" he said knowingly
"You seriously know me to well. He sounded urgent, but do you mind if I go for a while? I'll be back around eleven" I said
"Just promise me you'll be here for part of the all nighter, okay? Now go" he said smiling
"I promise I'll be back, if not you can knock out my kneecaps" I said laughing
"I wouldn't do that, do you need a ride?" he asked grinning
"I guess I didn't think about that. So is that a offer?" I said
"Yes, now come on" he mumbled
We jumped into Neo's car and I turned on the radio. I started softly singing to the song that was on, and then Neo started humming.
"You know what we should do?" he asked
"What?" I replied
"We should start a humming-air guitar band" he said laughing "It would be a hit!"
"You think of the most random things" I said giggling
"I have my talents" he said grinning
"Don't let an ego be one of them" I joked
Then Neo stopped in front of Jon's house.
"I'll catch you later; just call me when you need a ride back. I'm going to go rent some horror movies"
"Awesome, I'll catch you later" I said getting out of the car
I walked up to Jon's door and knocked. Jon opened the door and smiled. Thank God he's sober I thought.
"Hey" I said softly
"Hey" he replied
"So why was it so urgent that I come here?" I asked
"Can't a guy hang out with his girlfriend on a Friday night? I think that's what couples do" he said smiling
"I guess" I said, faking a smile
Jon and I have been together since he asked me to be his girlfriend in 3rd grade. When I said yes I honestly didn't think it would last this long. He was my first kiss and my first love, I loved him for how down to earth. He was cute too, with his piercing green eyes and dark red hair. Unlike Neo he was white like Abby and me. Neo was Japanese with his almond brown eyes and jet black hair. Like I was saying, Jon and I have been together for a while. This past year or so has been different because Jon now wants sex and is drinking a lot now. I'm lucky he's sober tonight.
"So are we going to hang out here? Or are we going out?" I asked, already knowing the answer.
"I was thinking we could hang out up in my room" he said winking.
Is that all I am now? His make out toy? I thought. He took my hand and led me up the stairs to his room. I sat down on his bed, and then Jon sat down beside me and held my cheek in his hand. Then he kissed me, and then placed his hand in the back of my neck to deepen the kiss. Then it became more and more intense until he gently set me down on the bed. I felt pain shoot up through my back. I tried holding it back, but then Jon's hand traveled down to my belt buckle. I pushed his hand away and broke away from his.
"Stop" I said, firmly.
Then he got up too and sighed.
"Why are you always stopping me? Don't you want it as much as I do?" He said squirming.
"No, I don't Jon. I just can't risk it, I'm not ready" I said crossing my arms.
"I have protection though" he said holding the condom up.
"Those things can slip off and break. I'm sorry Jon but I'm not risking it" I said
"God Nina, you can be such a prude sometimes" he mumbled
I felt my blood start to boil; I hated that word so much.
"I'm not a prude! It's called being smart and careful, maybe you should try it!" I said coldly
Then I quickly got up and left his room. I nearly tripped over the stairs on my way down, but I soon got out the door. I ran down his driveway to the sidewalk, and I started walking towards the stop sign at the end of the block. I flipped open my phone and dialed Neo's number. He answered on the first ring,
"Calling so soon?" he asked.
"I just had to get out, I'll tell you later. Can you pick me up at the stop sign near Jon's house?" I asked.
"I'll be there in a few minutes" he said, and then he hung up.
I sat down on the curb and waited for Neo. I picked at my ripped jeans for a few minutes and then I saw headlights. I jumped into Neo's car, and put on my seatbelt.
"So what happened? You were only there for an hour" he said, looking concerned.
"He went way too far this time; he tried to get me to have sex again. I said no to him and he called me a prude!" I said angrily.
"Was he drunk?" he asked.
"No, he was stone cold sober" I said, playing with my hands.
"You need to tell him what you told me at the park. This is really starting to get out of hand Nina" Neo said shaking his head. "Maybe I'll go over there and give him something else to think about"
"No, don't!" I pleaded "I don't want you to get involved in this mess"
"Fine, but were going to throw an egg at his house" he said smirking.
"Ok, but only one" I said smiling.
"Now there's a smile" he said
We kept on driving, and then we went past Neo's house. I gave him a confused look
"We're going to the ultimate cheer up place" he said grinning. "Just close your eyes, until I say open them, okay?"
I did what I was told and I closed my eyes. As we kept on driving I felt like I was on air. I felt the cool breeze brush my face. Then I felt the car come to a sudden stop.
"Don't open your eyes just yet" Neo ordered "Now unbuckle your seatbelt"
I did as he asked, then I heard my car door open. I felt Neo's hands grab my shoulders and he directed me out of the car. Then Neo gently drag me by my arm and I slowly started walking. I heard another door open and then I heard it close.
"Okay Nina" Neo said "Now open your eyes"
I suddenly opened my eyes, amazed at what was in front of me.