Chapter Seventeen: When She Grabs At Your Hand

Disclaimer: I don't own House of Anubis

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When she grabs at your hand...

Patricia smoothed the black material of her dress, and fixed her hair, as she pushed open the front door of the school, into the darkness outside. The hot almost-summer-night air was muggy, and there was little breeze, making her dress and heels more uncomfortable. "You know they weren't fighting over me. Right?" Patricia asked her still quiet, and grumpy boyfriend.

"I know. I just – you were there. They were saying your name! They both used to like you."

"Um, A. Jerome never liked me like that. And, B. Robbie's a nerd. I would never date him."

"Great. Thanks for the reassurance." Eddie grumbled sarcastically.

"So, why'd you butt in?"

"They were arguing, and it looked violent, and I was protecting you!"

Patricia rolled her eyes and gave Eddie an idiotic look. "Eddie. They were merely arguing. I was ten feet away talking to Mara and Joy, and when you jumped in, then it got violent,"

Eddie heard Patricia draw in a sharp breath, and release it roughly. "I guess I over-reacted. And got jealous."

"Yeah. But you did it out of love. I suppose that counts." Patricia looked over at Eddie, who was smiling lightly to himself, and she immediately slipped her hand into his. "That does mean something."

"I'm sorry tonight didn't go as planned." Eddie shook his head, as ran his fingers over her's, twisting them around, and making Patricia feel content.

"That's fine. Crazy things always happen. Right? I mean, it is House of Anubis. As if any of us are normal.

"Patricia… do you want to tell me why tonight was so important to you? Why you spent all week planning for it?"

Patricia shrugged, and let out a deep breath. "This was my first prom with a date. I was excited to show up with someone, you know? Feel like there was actually someone there who would dance with you. Without being bet into it."

"So… I was your first kiss, your first boyfriend, your first prom date. I'm on a roll."

"Oh let off it." Patricia laughed. "That's one of the reasons I can't believe you thought Jerome and Robbie were fighting over me. If they were, I would have already had all of those positions that you've filled."

"I'm glad guys are scared of you."

Patricia snorted. "Lay off the crap Sweet, I've already forgiven you."

"No! Seriously, I would have felt so much worse if you were taken when I got here. At least you were fair game – I didn't have to go through a guy and you."

"I see – all you had to do was put up with my BS, and that's a good thing." She laughed. "You're so weird."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever. I'm weird, your Blabs, we've met."

"So… what do you thinks going to happen when we show up home early?"

"I'm sure dad has already told Victor." Eddie grinned. "And then we'll be in detention again. Together."

"Um no weasel, I will laugh at you when Victor gives you detention. Alone. I didn't do anything wrong, so your dad probably didn't mention my name. I can pull of sympathy for my emotionally-messed up boyfriend act."

"I'm not emotionally-messed up!"

"Oops, sorry. I forgot mentally and physically too."

"Haha Yacker."

"Hey Eddie!" Both Patricia and Eddie turned around in surprise when Jerome came jogging up behind him. "Dude." Jerome panted as he laid a hand on Eddie's shoulder. "I'm sorry."

"No." Eddie sighed disdainfully. "I'm really sorry. I just got over jealous I guess. It was stupid… I shouldn't have-"

"Okay we're both equally sorry. Cool! See you in the morning!" Giving Eddie a pat on the back, Jerome turned the other way, and ran back inside.

"In the morning!" Eddie agreed with a laugh.

"How is that possible?" Patricia asked in shock when Eddie, still smiling, turned back towards her.

"How's what possible?"

"That you guys apologized and like that you were buddies again? Girl fights are either five seconds long or last for a month! I don't get it… you attacked him! You both said nasty things! And now you're like… besties? What?"

"Welcome to the world of guys, babe."

"Unfortunately." Patricia sighed. "Hey Eddie?" she asked pleadingly.

"Yes dear?" Eddie groaned.

"Do you mind if I went back. I should probably go talk to Mara… and Robbie."

"Fine. But if you kiss anyone-"

"I'd only kiss you." Patricia reassured him, giving his lips a light peck.

"Because I can't resist that… go have fun." Eddie winked.

"Love you!" Patricia called over her shoulder.

"Next time you better mean it!" He smiled back, as he watched her fade down the sidewalk, and disappear behind the front door of the school building.

…Hold hers and play with her fingers.

A/N: Hey guys! I guess that was sort of cute… I don't know, I just wanted to get something out there. I'm still working on the prompt from AquaMango, so that could be a chapter on here… or possibly its own one-shot. I'm listening to One Direction's new album! Have you guys heard They Don't Know About Us? It's my favorite!