Chapter Six: When She Pulls Away

Disclaimer: I don't own House of Anubis

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When she pulls away...

"Okay so if x equals 41 and it needs to be multiplied by 31 which is equivalent to y, then the answer should be 1271, but that's not what s is supposed to be." Patricia had undoubtedly fallen into a continuous pattern of mumbling to herself while working on homework. It was generally about the problem itself, but sometimes her mind strayed, and she happened to start talking about anything unrelated to math.

Eventually, the talking got her so wrapped up in work, the rest of her world would disappear. She didn't bother to notice other students, who were also trying to work, giving her skeptical and annoyed looks as each new word left her mouth. She didn't bother to allow the scent of food make her empty stomach grumble, and she certainly wasn't keen on talking to anyone but herself. She wasn't exactly positive why this was happening to her of all people, but she supposed that mood swings were common, and that she shouldn't be worried about how she felt tempted to stick her nose in a book, or worry about an upcoming test. She just couldn't help it, and she couldn't help the fact that she felt completely out of place and out of character.

Generally, at least during this session of effort had started, Patricia free-handedly ignored a tap on the shoulder from Joy, or a swipe of her hair from Amber. But she felt that it was difficult to ignore two muscular arms wrapping around her waist, and a kiss being placed on the top of her head.

"God Patricia I've barley talked to you all week." Eddie didn't dare to unwrap his arms from around her as he spoke.

"I've been preoccupied." Patricia placed her papers down on the floor, and squirmed out from his arms. "Just like I am at the moment."

"The issue is, you've been one hundred percent busy this week, so I think that you deserve a break." Eddie didn't bother the puppy eyes trick either. Patricia was his girlfriend. If she felt the need to stay away from him, he still had the right to give her his love. He took her back into his arms, until she had her back against his chest, and her head was resting on the front of his shoulder.

"See, I was thinking, maybe a date. Or possibly a walk. Or a movie. Or…" Eddie grinned down at her. "We could ditch this pile of homework that you have, and go be the normal don't-give-a us. Act like the regular Patricia I fell head over heels for. Yeah?"

"Just put me down." Patricia slapped the back of his hands with her palms, desperate to be free – she wasn't used to feeling like a claustrophobic prisoner. And she didn't like it either.

"Here…" Eddie pulled his arms away from around her, and took her hand in his instead. "If we go on a walk, than your mind will clear up. And then, you can come back here and do all of that fun studying you've been crazy about. K?"

"Fine. No more than half an hour, no pranks, nothing childish, just something to help me take a break."

"Good. Come on!" Eddie pulled her forward, nearly knocking Patricia off her feet as she stumbled over stray papers littered on the lounge floor.

The autumn breeze was refreshing, and finally Patricia had the time to enjoy it. That was what she had come to do actually. Nearly every student tended to walk towards the library or in to the woods, instead of around campus. This was more of a change of scenery; plus everyone except Sibuna felt perfectly safe alone in the forest.

But Patricia had Eddie, and the only threat she could think up from a kidnapper would be Vera. And Patricia wasn't scared of her in the least bit.

The couple had grown accustom to simply walking hand in hand, practically glued to each other, even this wasn't as common, as Eddie having his arms around her shoulders, or waist. They were comfortable with being close to each other, and they were capable of viewing it as theirs, as them, and not as a clichéd cheesy couple move.

"Do you think something's wrong with me?" Patricia was hesitant to ask this to Eddie, but she had been dying to get it out, and she had scored the perfect moment.

"No." Eddie laughed, pulling her closer to him. "there are a lot of things wrong with you." He laughed again at Patricia's glare. "Seriously, why would you possibly expect that something's wrong with you?"

"I've been involved with homework 24/7! Not even Fabian, or Mara can beat that."

Eddie shrugged. "Why do you think you've been so sucked in by homework?"

"Oh my God! What if it's your dad?"

"Wait, what?" Eddie sputtered in surprise. Patricia rarely brought up the topic of Mr. Sweet when she didn't have to, even though Eddie would quite possibly expect her to blame something on his father.

"I mean, you know how you feel pressured into doing good work in science to impress your dad? Well, what if that's happening to me, like I feel pressured into it because I'm dating you?"

"I have two pieces of evidence that can totally disprove you." Eddie stated matter-of-factly. "First off, you don't care about my dad, and you know that if he got upset with you, I'd back you up. Plus, you're not only giving effort in one subject, you're going insane for each and every one."

"Okay so, than maybe I just need time to show effort, make up for my years without."

"Hold up. How do you not know why this is happening, and why can't you control it?" Patricia shrugged at Eddie's question, and leaned closer to him, taking in the warmth his sweatshirt provided. "Look, it's the first week of October, right now you're just attempting to make a good first impression. Just try to tone down, and stop getting sucked it. I mean, as great as it is that you care so much, you need to have fun in your life, and I need to spend at least some time with you, like now."

"Crap!" Patricia grabbed at Eddie's arm, and rolled up the sleeve of his sweatshirt. "It's been thirty five minutes!"

"Has not." Eddie sneered.

"I gotta go." Patricia managed to escape his hold, and turned to him, in an effort to say goodbye.

"Don't you dare." Eddie grinned, grasping the moment when Patricia was in confusion, to grab her. "It's been like ten minutes." He rolled his eyes, tightening his hold around her. "You're not going anywhere."

"But I have to go finish History. Can't you totally imagining Alfie and Jerome stealing my answers?"

"They would want those." Eddie smiled when she didn't respond – that meant she wasn't affected by what he said. Since, it was mean of him, and he partially regretted it.

"Fine you have ten minutes." Patricia groaned, when she grabbed at his watch again.

"Then I better not waste any more time."

"Aw please don't kiss me." Patricia whined.

That was real discouraging. She sighed to herself as his lips crashed down on hers.

…Pull her back.

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A/N: So what did you guys think? I know no one has actually suggested a plot for a chapter, so I just figured I'd explain it to you. The next verse, is When you see her at her worse…. ….Tell her she's beautiful. If you'd like to help me out with ideas, you can suggest why Patricia's at her worse, or if it has to deal with emotions or looks, etc. You can suggest how Eddie re acts and why/how he tells her she's beautiful. You can talk about a setting, or anything that comes to mind, as well as an entire summary of the chapter, in your idea. I'd love to hear your ideas, and would take each one into consideration. Thank you guys, you're all great!

~xFabinao