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A Thing Called Love: French Kiss
Chapter 11
Fed up with my destiny
And this place of no return
Think I'll take another day
And slowly watch it burn
It doesn't really matter how the time goes by
'Cause I still remember you and
And that beautiful goodbye
Beautiful Goodbye - Amanda Marshall
Sonny raised her eyebrows. Did he mean..?
"Sonny, I love you. You know that right?"
"Mhmm." she blushed feverently, wondering where this was going.
He sighed quietly.
Her hand reached out and turned his face to hers. Gently Sonny wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed her soft lips against his. The kiss began slowly. His hands trailed down her back. In a matter of seconds everything heated up. They both felt a strong urge to let their tension be released.
Fire raced through his veins as the kiss grew more passionate. He's never seen her like this before. Her fingers traced up and down his chest while her other hand played with soft blonde hair.
This was a new side of her he's never seen before and it turned him on. Too much if that was possible. His eyes caught sight of the straps of her tight red cami carelessly sliding off her shoulders. She herself didn't notice.
Damnit. he thought. She's really going to be the death of me.
As much as Chad wanted to continue this kiss and let it take him where it was going..he finally knew that he couldn't. He thought that it would be good if he had this experience to think back on when he was gone. But...no, that would hurt her.
He pushed her away gently and she fell back, hair in a mess and a miserable rejection splashed across her face. She awkwardly pulled up the straps of her top and turned away from Chad. He stayed quiet, wondering what to say. That's when he noticed her smooth, bare shoulders shaking gently.
Shit. he thought.
She was really embarassed. She just went all out for him and he...rejected her. This is what you get when you let hormones get in the way.
"Aw Sonny don't-" he reached out to touch her shoulder but she shrugged it off agressively.
"Sonny-"
"What's your problem Chad?" she asked him bitterly. Who did he think he was, anyways? He could just turn on the charm, say all that lovey dovey stuff, lead her on and then push her away? What the hell.
"It's just.."
"God, Cooper, I'm seriously getting tired of all your games!" she spat. He could see her wipe her eyes with the back of her hands. "Take me home. Now." She pushed off the grass and started stomping back to the bush. He caught up with her and held her wrist back. Firm enough to keep her still but not hurt her.
"I'm not playing games Sonny! Let me explain!"
She didn't respond but listened. Not that she had a choice.
"Sonny..I might be leaving LA to film a movie in Paris. I got an offer to star in this new movie. This could really bring my career to the next level." the words came, dripping in emptiness. "I only stopped because.."
"Because what?" she asked impatiently
"Because I'm scared that if I let myself open up to you anymore..." he searched again for the right words to convery his message. "I'm scared that it'd hurt me too much to leave you."
She sighed. How could she stay mad at him? Regretfully, she turned back to him and put on the best acting performance she'd ever given.
"This is such a great opportunity for you." She tried to hide the sarcasm in her voice.
Wait. What? Chad looked at her in shock. She was OK with this? I said I might leave. If she asked me to stay...I would've. Shit. he sighed,
"Are you sure you're ok with this?" he asked, wishing she would stop being so supportive and just say no. He let go of her wrist.
"What kind of girlfriend would I be if I tried to hold you back from something this great?" she felt something stab her heart. This was gonna hurt in the morning. Like, really really hurt.
God. Why do I have such an amazing girlfriend? Why can't she be like any other girl? He immediately took back the thought. The only reason Chad Dylan Cooper fell in love was because Sonny wasn't like any other girl.
He smiled at her but she could see the sadness in his smile and the sudden dullness of his blue, blue eyes.
"When are you leaving?" she asked, avoiding his eyes.
Just when everything was going so well.
And what about all the beautiful girls from Paris? Surely, they wouldn't be able to resist him. Chad. Chad and his strawberry blonde hair. Chad and his sparkly blue eyes. Chad and his irresistible smile.
Chad and everything about Chad.
Little did he know, this was killing her inside.
"I'm supposed to be leaving in 2 days."
She could hardly breath anymore and she didn't reply. What was there to say?
Nothing.
Absolutely nothing.
"How long are you going to be there Chad?"
"At...least a year." he squinted at the sun, stuffing his hands in his pockets.
She wanted to feel happy for him.
But who was she kidding. She couldn't be happy for him. Jeez he's going halfway across the world. And what's worse? He told her two days before his flight. She hardly had any time to prepare herself for this.
Not that there was much to prepare. It's not like she was going with him. It's not like he offered to take her with him.
She stared at him until he turned and looked at her.
"I'm sorry." he whispered. He bent over to kiss her lips softly. He stroked the side of her beautiful face and his hands played with her hair.
Sonny couldn't hold it back anymore.
He's really leaving.
Tears rushed out of her eyes and raced down her cheeks. Her eyes were still closed as she kissed him more passionately but his eyes opened at the taste and feel of her tears on his cheeks once again.
For the first time in his life, he felt something sting the edges of his eyes. He blinked into the kiss as water escaped his eyes.
He couldn't believe it. He's never felt something like this before. It hurt him.
Because this was it.
This really was their last kiss.
This isn't too sad is it? Hmm..
Tell me what you think;
