Chapter 20
I am laying on Derek's chest and he has his arm wrapped around me. His hand is traveling up and down my arm.
"That movie is great." he says while turning off the tv
"Yes it is." I say wiping the tears off my cheeks
" Are you crying?"
" Yeah, I cry every time I watch it."
" I cried the first time I seen it."
" You cried? I definitely can't see you crying over a movie." I say giggling
" I couldn't help it. Jack died and it was so sad."
" Yeah, I wish he could have lived."
I look over at the clock on the table and it reads 12:00. Dang time flies by, but the movie was very long. I sit up and cross my legs looking at him. He is still laying down on his back. He moves his hand and puts it on my calf. I move over closer to him and take his arm. I lay it across my lap and run my fingernails up and down his arm. He must like it because he has goose bumps.
" I have to go home." I whisper
" Already?"
" Yeah its midnight."
" I didn't realize it was that late. You should stay the night."
" Are you sure? It wont be weird or anything?"
" Yes I am sure. We have slept with each other before."
" That sounds dirty." I say laughing
" You know what I mean. We have slept with one another on the couch before." he says smiling
" Haha yes, I understand what your saying. This time we will be in your bed though."
" I don't think there is much difference. If you wont feel comfortable you don't have to stay. I just wanted to save you a trip from going home at midnight."
" It will be fine. I'm never uncomfortable with you. I feel like I can be myself around you. I actually want to stay. Thank you asking me."
" You are more than welcome. I want you to stay too."
" Where is your dog at?"
" Mark's house."
" I was wondering where he was."
" I took him over there this afternoon, so we could be completely alone."
" Did you tell Mark why you brought him over there."
" Hell no!"
" Okay, I was just making sure." I say laughing
" I thought about officially telling him. I know he seen us the other night on your couch. I always thought he had a crush on you."
" Really? I never thought about him like that. I look at him as my brother. We will always be close, I spent a lot of time with him. He has kept in touch with me over the years."
" I just always had this gut feeling that he did, but I could be wrong."
" He has never said anything to me about it."
" Okay changing the subject from Mark. Are you ready for the dance now?"
" I guess." I say smiling shyly
" That doesn't sound very convincing."
" I would be lying if I said I was 100 percent ready and I don't lie."
" We still have plenty of time to work on it. We have 4 days to practice."
" Yeah, I think I can do it. It will just take me some time." I say while yawning
" Are you tired?"
" Yeah a little bit. Its been a long day."
" I agree. Lets go to sleep then."
He leans over and cuts the lamp off. Its pitch dark in the bedroom.
" I will cut the tv on so we have a little bit of light."
" Wait."
I get up out of the bed and take my blue jeans off. The shirt he is letting me wear goes down to my knees. It covers me up completely which is a good thing. I crawl back in the bed and get under the covers.
" Okay, you can now."
" What did have to do?"
" I had to take my jeans off. I don't know about you but I cant sleep in jeans." I say smiling
" Okay then, I am taking my shirt off. I don't ever sleep with one on but I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Forget that though, you done took you pants off. You must be pretty comfortable." he says laughing
" I'm full covered. The shirt goes to my knees like a dress. I am very
comfortable actually.
He gets up out of the bed and takes his shirt off. He throws it somewhere on the floor. He then walks over to his dresser and pulls out some pajama pants. He takes off his pants and slides the pajama bottoms on. When he gets done he climbs back in the bed. He turns over on his side so we are facing each other.
" What?" I ask him
" You."
" What about me?"
" I don't know. I could look at you all day."
" Touché" I say laughing
" Come here."
He turns over on his back. I move closer to him and lay my head on his chest. He wraps his arm around me and kisses my head. I wrap my arm around his stomach.
" Goodnight" I say
I give him a light kiss on his bare chest.
" Goodnight" He replies while kissing me on my head
I wake up the next morning and Derek is not in the bed with me. I look at the clock and its 9:30. I slept late and we have practice today. I get out of the bed and put my jeans back on. I walk over to a mirror and pull my hair back up that has fell. I go out of the bedroom and walk down stairs. I see Derek standing in the kitchen cooking. I walk up behind him and wrap my arms around him. I kiss his muscular back.
" Did you sleep well?" I ask him still holding onto him
" Amazingly. Did you?"
" Yes, very well. How long have you been up?"
" Not long maybe 20 minutes. I decided to come down here and cook breakfast. I tried very hard not to wake you when I got up."
" You didn't. I just woke up."
I let go of him and go and sit on one of the stools at the island. He grabs two plates out of the cabinet and two glasses. He puts the food on the plates and sits one down in front of me and the other beside me.
" Is orange juice okay?"
" Yes"
He pours two glasses of orange juice and comes and sits down beside me. On my plate I have two eggs, a piece of toast, and 3 pieces of bacon. I dig in and start eating. I didn't realize how hungry I was. I look up and Derek is laughing at me.
" What?" I ask
" You." he says
" Haha I was hungry. I'm sorry, I should be more lady like. I wouldn't want to scare you away."
" Your not going to scare me away. I am glad your not scared to eat in front of me. I have dated girls before that wouldn't eat in front of me at all."
" That is crazy. If I am hungry I'm going to eat I don't care who I'm in front of."
" That's why I like you so much." he says grinning
We sit and talk while we eat. We have both finished and I offer to do the dishes but he says he will do them later. I don't argue with him. I look at my phone and its 10:30. I need to go home unfortunately. We are sitting on the couch watching tv. I look over at Derek and he is reading the paper. I scoot closer to him and he puts the paper down.
" I have to go home. What time is practice?"
" Is 12:30 okay? Two hours? I have to get a shower and stuff."
" That's great. I have to go home and get one too."
I stand up off from the couch and Derek gets up too.
" I got to go get my shirt."
" Okay"
I walk up to his bedroom and change into the shirt I came here in. I walk back down stairs. I grab my keys and purse off the table and walk to the door. Derek is following behind me.
" I will walk you to your car."
" What if there are paparazzi outside? They will see us together."
" Ohh yeah, dang I forgot about them. They will see that your car was here all night."
" Shit. I didn't see any of them when I got here last night."
" Hold on. I will grab you a jacket and you can pull the hood up over your head."
" Okay"
I stand by the door till he gets back. I put on the jacket and it is huge on me, but maybe that will disguise me more.
" I had a great time last night." I say
" I did too. Which I always have a good time when I'm with you."
I reach up and wrap my arms around his neck. He wraps his arms around my waist and picks me up. He sets me back down and leans down to give me a kiss. I turn my head and his lips hit my cheek.
" Why did you turn your head?"
" I haven't brushed my teeth this morning. I don't think you want to kiss me on my mouth."
" I could care less if you have or not."
He leans back down and I don't turn away this time. Our lips meet and I grant him access in my mouth. I love kissing him so much. We break apart for air.
" I will see you later." I say turning around and opening the door
" Bye" he says
I walk to my car and get in. I thankfully have tinted windows. Derek has a fence all the way around his house. I find some sunglasses in my car and put them on. I pull my hood up around my face so nobody can see me. I pull out of his drive way and the paparazzi are taking pictures but I don't think they can see me unless they are in front of me.
Hope you like it. Will try and post another chapter today. If I don't get it up today it will be up tomorrow. - Mallory