Chapter twelve: Faketationship.
When they said they were going to drop me off at the College, I didn't expect that the whole damn family would come along! Each of them surrounding me, giving me advice, telling me to have fun, pestering me on what to wear - you can guess who that was, huh? - telling me to stay out of trouble, and... Looking around for my supposed bodyguard for this week.
I also caught myself wondering where the hell he was. I was sure I said lingering in the background, hidden, was creepy. Which, it really, really was. Hell, just thinking about it now gave me goosebumps. Who really wanted their ex to stand back and watch them from afar... Even if they were as good looking as Alec was? I certainly didn't.
The turnout was surprisingly huge. Head after head passed us and went into the main reception to get more details on where they would be staying, what time guides would be available, and if so wished to attend certain classes... Well, they were available also. Sit ins, so to speak. Tester as to what to expect from the College life. But so far, I hadn't seen anyone I knew personally.
I figured Gary hadn't turned up just yet. He was probably on his way, or more or less, rushing to get ready for sleeping in. That boy really needed to sleep more, even though it was understandable as to why he wasn't sleeping. He was worried about... Belle.
If my current mood hadn't been enough, the thought of the little girl being brought into this drama made it all the more down. How had things gotten this bad this quickly? Already, I felt as though things were beginning to be ripped out of my grasp before my very eyes. This college experience was meant to be full of fun. A time where I could forget all about my family problems and just be with my friends. And yet, all these family problems continued to follow me wherever I went. I felt as though I needed my diary... Yes, the one Alec had given me. I still had it. I still wrote in it. I still cherished it with my life.
I wanted to rant down onto a white blank page, get rid of this swelling rage within me and just... Let loose as to how I feel about all of this.
How did I feel about all of this, though? There was way too many answers for that. My emotions were like a rollercoaster. Sad, scared, happy, excited, delighted, thrilled, confused, hurt, terrified, bewildered, skeptical... The list went on and on, and most of them revolved around the fact that he was back in my life. It had been five months since I had last really saw him, been with him...
Truthfully, I didn't ever expect to see him again. At least, not so soon. Him turning up at my door was both a blessing and a disaster. The blessings being that... Well, I actually got to see him again. Got to see how he was doing, kinda. I often sat awake wondering what he was doing... Who he was with... Where he was in the world... If he missed me. Of course, I had no right to even think of any of them because of what I had done to him. He seemed to be doing well, really. Not that I expected any less. If there was one thing I knew about Alec was that he didn't let emotions get in the way. I didn't once compare him to a brick wall for nothing, after all! He was exactly as I thought he would be. Calm, collected, unaffected - which hurt a little - and... Well, Alec.
The disaster? Well... Him being here could only mean bad things, which was correct. A bloodthirsty girl who I had put behind me and kept out of my mind was now after my head, my families heads and alongside them... The Voluri's. Honestly, I thought she was nuts. Who in their right mind would go against the Volturi?! Stefan and Vladimir didn't count; because well.. They were nut jobs too.
Plus, it wasn't as if he actually wanted to be here. He had to, because of his job. Albiet, if this problem hadn't arisen... Alec would still be in Volterra, or somewhere in the world... And I would be here... Alone.
Like I was now.
Except for my family.
And "Gary!"
Gary was crossing the road from the carpark. His suitcase in hand, and looking as breathtakingly beautiful as always. He waved his hand frantically as he walked closer to my family and I. Edward and Bella stood behind me, while Carlisle and Esme were to my right. Alice and Jasper were to my left, with Rosalie and Emmett behind them. I could see at first Gary had no idea where to look. It was no lie that he found my father, my uncles and my grandfather attractive. He had admitted so when I had first met him and he saw my family.
"Dr Cullen, Mrs Cullen..." Gary greeted my grandparents - whom he believed to be my parents - first. His eyes wandered over each of my 'brothers and sisters' and then finally onto me. "Nice to see you all again. I didn't think you'd come along."
"Of course we would. We wouldn't miss this for the world!" Alice chirped happily, her hand touching my shoulder. Gary gave a small chuckle as he switched hands with his suitcase.
"Are you guys sticking around for registration?" He asked each of them rather smoothly. Always trying to be the charmer, aren't we Gary?
"We would love too, however we were just seeing she got here safe." Esme smiled happily towards him.
"Yeah, those disappearances are scaring everyone. Surprised they're even allowing this week to go on. Practically everyone is on red alert."
I could feel each of my family members going tense around me.
"We heard about your cousin." Carlisle spoke sympathetically. "Please give your family our deepest condolences and hope that she is returned safely."
Gary gave a smile in return, though that wasn't his real smile. He was just trying to keep himself together.
"Alright! Time to go. Bye guys!" I took that as the cue that they needed to leave. It was bad enough I had a ex-boyfriend vampire lingering around where I had no idea where he was. I didn't need a depressed best friend alongside it! This week was going to be fun. I would make sure of it. No talk of vampires, no talk of family and certainly no talk of disappearances.
"Well, be careful." Esme stepped forward, probably to take the role of my mother. She wrapped her arms around me tightly, kissed the top of my head and stepped away. Carlisle did the same. Emmett and Rosalie embraced me in a hug together, which I swear could have killed me. Jasper gave me a light peck on the cheek with a half hug while Alice clung onto me tightly. Bella hugged me for the longest, though. Even after I began to protest, she didn't let go.
"I can't believe she's growing up. I can remember her being a toddler almost yesterday."
Ugh, mom! Please! Not here!
Edward gave a light chuckle as he pried my mother from my body. It was his turn, it seemed. He didn't hold onto me as tightly, however. Instead, once he stepped away he held my eyes with his. "You stay out of trouble, alright?"
By that... I figured he meant listen to Alec if something were to happen.
He nodded.
"I'll keep her outta' trouble. Don't you guys worry." said Gary as his arm linked around mine. Each of them smiled at both of us. I picked up my own suitcase and let Gary lead me into the building. Peering over my shoulder to wave towards my family.
This was it. College experience here I come. All I needed to do now... Was somehow convince Gary to take at least a class with me, just so I can see what it would be like.
The main lobby was packed. And by packed... I mean packed. I had been shoved, nudged, and almost tripped at least three times every several seconds. Of course there were a lot of apologies, and 'it's fine' involved. There were stall all over the place, people gathering around them and signing up for certain things. Gary lead me straight to the reception, where he began to look down the long list of names of people who had signed up for this.
Thankfully, the moment he found his name... He found mine also. Gary Calvin. I know, I know. I had his name saved as 'GG' in my phone; but he had insisted! GG standing for... Gay Gary. Cute, right? I wanted to change it, but anytime I did... He would always change it back.
He ticked off both our names, now having registered as here.
"Now, we look for Finn..."
Finn. Sex on legs Finn. I remembered him. Of course I did. What sane girl wouldn't? But it confused me as to why we'd be looking for him. He was already a college student, so why would he be here... A place full of people who weren't even students at this College yet. As I looked around the tables, or 'booths' I realized that some of them were... Houses more or less.
Did Finn belong to a house? Well, I could only assume so; right? Well, it wouldn't be so hard to find him. He was practically a god among all of us here. Just look for the guy with the perfect face, perfect hair, and surrounded by a ton of girls... That should be right, right?
And it was. It really, really was. Gary took hold of my hand, linking our fingers together as he lead me through the crowds of people as he looked. I had been the one to spot him. Sitting there at a table, with at least nine other guys around him. He was grinning, his hair all messy and tousled as if he had only just gotten out of bed. I pointed him out to Gary, and Gary instantly began to drag me to him.
"Finn!"
He caught Finn's attention straight away. Finn let out some cheer of a 'hi' as he stood up and moved around to table to meet his friend. Gary's hand fell from mine as Finn approached to give him a welcoming hug.
"Didn't think you would show! You get here alright?" Finn asked as he patted Gary's shoulder.
"Bit of trouble with the truck, but I made it."
"I told you that you needed to get rid of that hunk o' junk." Finn chuckled.
"Hey! Don't talk about my baby like that. She's special."
The two shared a laugh together. It was nice seeing him like this. Free... Uncaring, despite he was keeping one of the main things about himself from them. I didn't understand why he would... His sexuality shouldn't mean anything to these people if they were truly his friend, right? I mean... What goes on behind closed doors was his business, and no one elses.
"Are you signing up to stay with us for this week?" Finn asked, arching a brow.
"You still got spaces?" Gary sounded a little surprise. Was Finn's house some hotshot? I looked to the banner across his table. Alpha Omega. AO... Well, not entirely the name I would have chosen.
"Almost full, but I saved you a spot." Finn shrugged.
"Then yeah, sign me up right now."
As they laughed, Finn's eyes brushed over me and I lost all train of thought. Recognition flickered across his beautiful eyes and I felt as though I could turn to mush. This was weird... He was the first guy I'd ever had this sort of reaction to since Alec! Speaking of Alec, where the hell was he?!
"Unfortunately we can't take in the girls." He smirked, still looking at me. "What kind of place are you looking for to stay in?"
Lost for words, I managed to mumble out "I don't mind..."
He smiled, nodded his head and held up his index finger to me. "Give me a second..."
Finn turned his head. Sitting there on his ear was a dark blue pen, but that wasn't what had my attention. Behind his ear was a tattoo of the initials, at least I thought them to be initials, M. T.
"Grant! Go run to Charlie and tell her Gary's here, and get her to sign Renesmee up for her house! If it's full, tell her to add another spot!"
Grant, a boy I could remember from our little meeting, responded automatically and took off into the sea of people. Add a spot into the house? I wasn't entirely sure if that was allowed or not, but never the less; I didn't say anything. I just kept quiet, and stayed by Gary's side.
"So, what're you two gonna do this week... Besides party?" Finn flashed a grin, his arms crossing over his chest; giving me the perfect view of his defined arms.
"Sleep, party.. Sleep some more-" Gary spoke, only to have Finn join in as he said "Party some more"
They shared a quick chuckle. Parties were fun, don't get me wrong. But I didn't want to spend this entire week just... Dancing and laughing. I kinda wanted to know what it was like to go to College. To have responsibilities and deadlines and something to get up for.
"What about you, Ren?" Finn turned his attention to me.
"Oh, I uh... Well, I was hoping that I could take a class on English lit."
Both boys stared at me in confusion. Was it surprising that I wanted to at least give this a bash? By the look on Finn's face, it was apparent these 'experiences' weren't usually filled with people who took classes when it wasn't mandatory. A full week of drinking and partying however? That's what it appeared to be.
I looked to Gary, wide eyed and pleadingly. "If you'd go with me, that is..."
"No way!" Gary threw his hands up in retreat. "I've done enough learning. This is chill time.."
"Please?! It won't be that bad! English is one of the best classes ever... I've always enjoyed it.. C'mon Garebear... Garebear? Are you even listening to me?" He wasn't. Neither was Finn. "The hell are you looking at?"
I turned to follow their gaze; and automatically joined their little awe struck phase.
Alec was here, and by god... He looked as good as ever.
Keeping to his trademark dark appeal, of course. He was wearing the same clothing he had done on the first day he had come to High school with me. His eyes were a bright violet, giving me the confirmation that he was well fed. He effortlessly walked past people, dodging practically every 'almost nudge' or bump into him.
"Sorry I'm late. I had something to deal with." Alec said once he was close enough. He stood directly in front of me, while I simply stared up at him. I was brought back to the past when he had dropped the bombshell that he was coming to school to 'watch over' me. This was a lot like then, come to think of it. Only, back then... We didn't have the history as what we did now.
"Renesmee?" He arched a brow to my lack of response.
"H-hi." I finally squeaked out. "I.. I didn't think you were coming."
"When a friend asks me to do something, I comply. Do I not?"
Oh yeah... We were friends now. I felt the urge to pinch myself to see if it was real, to check that he had actually just said that. I slowly nodded my head.
Alec's eyes flicked up towards the two boys standing behind me. "Are these your friends?"
"Huh? Oh!" I jumped quickly into action. "S-sorry! Yeah, this is Finn, he's already a student here and Gary." I nodded to each of them.
Alec practically sized them up with his eyes before letting his gaze rest on Gary. "Ah. I've heard about you. I'm-"
"Alec," Gary practically leaped over my shoulder and grabbed Alec's hand. "You live in Italy, right?"
Although it was a surprise to Alec - since he flinched - he took hold of Gary's hand, and gave a gentle shake. "I do, yes. And you know that..."
"Oh! Renesmee's told me about you. A lot about you, actually."
I blushed crimson. Thanks Gary! Thanks a freaking lot! The last thing I needed was to turn into a damn tomato! And now... Now Alec was going to have a big head!
Alec, as I expected, began to sly smile. "She has, has she..."
"Mm," Gary still held onto Alec's hand. "She never shut up about you to begin with. She was devastated when you both broke up."
"Gary!" I hissed, glaring up towards him.
"W-what?! I'm just making conversation!"
"No, no. It's fine, Reny." Alec smiled down to me, though I could see something hidden in that smile. I wasn't sure what it was, though. "At least now I know she had someone there for her during that period of our lives."
"Yeah, she was there for me; had to return the favor." Gary finally let Alec's hand fall. "So are you going to become a student here?"
Alec shrugged his shoulders gently. "Depends on what this College has to offer. If nothing catches my fancy, I presume I'll return back to Italy to study."
Oh, he was a sly one. So calm, cool and collected when it came to things like this. I envied his power of lying so easily and fluently. Alec had no need for College, or an education for that matter. He was already high intelligent, he probably could pass practically every course available at this College; and not to mention the fact Alec was a damn vampire who was trained to the max and worked for the Volturi!
"So you're here to see if there's anything you'd like to enroll for?" A female voice asked, confusing me. When the hell had a girl gotten here? My eyes drifted to the voice, even though they really didn't need too. The high chirpy voice belonged to no one other than Charlie. The preppy little redhead I had met a few days ago. Her hands were clinging to Gary's arm - yet again - but her attention wasn't on him. It was on Alec, and by god the awe that was in her eyes...
Alec glanced her up and down, probably sizing the girl up. Something stirred inside of me. Something dark and something... Wrong. I knew what this feeling was, but I had no right to feel it. There was no reason to feel it! She had only spoken to him, for Christ sake.
"Exactly. I don't think I've had the liberty in knowing your name..." Alec stepped forward, putting his hand out towards the girl. Charlie's latch onto Gary's arm vanished automatically, breaking all ties. Her pale white hand took hold of Alec's, bewilderment within her eyes and a light smile on her face.
"Charlie. M-my name is Charlie." She stuttered, flushing the color of her hair.
"Well, it is a pleasure to meet you Charlie. May I say, you have lovely eyes."
She did. She really, really did. I don't think I've ever met someone who had bright natural red hair with bright green eyes before. They clashed against one another in the most beautiful way. I had thought when I met her, and still did, she was utterly breath-taking. I had noticed she was just a little dense when it came boys, or reading the signs as to someone's sexuality. I'd also picked up, just then, that Charlie may be the fickle type. She had just brushed Gary off to the side and she was now all over Alec. What I mean by that was... If looks could undress you, Alec wouldn't be wearing any clothing for the remainder of his life.
"Thanks.. You too... Purple is p-pretty." Charlie stammered, while I cast a glance up towards Finn and Gary. Finn's eyes were still on Alec; but I wasn't at all sure what was going through his mind. Gary shrugged, seemingly on the same page as I was. He was stumped as to what was going on here also. "You've got really cold hands." Charlie's voice returned my attention to them.
Cold hands? Well, duh. I was in no need to be worried. Alec was always able to talk himself out any situation from what I knew of him. A real smooth talking charmer. As I presumed, Alec gave a simple explanation that no one thought to question. Bad circulation, something that ran in his family; but it wasn't serious. How clever of him... And yet anyone could have come up with it, but that was what made it so clever. Anyone could have come up with it, to the point where no one would think of it.
"So, Alec." I figured Finn had endured enough of this, for his tone didn't seem all to happy about this at all. "You and Renesmee dated, huh?"
Alec's attention returned to Finn, and from what I could see in his eyes... Alec was totally unaffected by his tone. I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the vibe that Finn was giving off. He didn't seem to like Alec, nor have any time for him... He was clearly just trying to make idle chit-chat - even if it was about our past relations, which had be blushing like mad and feeling completely awkward - and Alec didn't seem to care. Why would he? In Alec's eyes, Finn was just another human. A blood bag. Alec was superior to him... To us all, really. He was immortal, blood thirsty, extremely dangerous and he belonged to our world's equivalent of Royalty. Alec was, without a doubt, looking down upon Finn. He was unaffected, unphased, uncaring and probably bored with him already.
"Indeed."
I think I had to pull him to the side. Remind him that we didn't talk like that...
"Why'd you break up?" Finn asked rather udruptly, making my eyes widen. I caught Alec sending a look towards me, as if checking on my reaction, but it only lasted all of two seconds for his eyes were back onto Finn's before I had a chance to lock eyes with him.
"All due respect, Finn.." Oh, the acid was out. Alec's tone held no interest in it whatsoever, and truthfully... It made it all the more intimidating. Hell, I was scared for Finn! "That is none of your concern, nor business. Just know that it was a mutual decision and it was for the best. You don't need to know anything else."
Alec came off a little harsh, but he spoke the truth. Finn didn't need to know what happened between us... Not that he would understand anyway. I don't think he'd really get the whole 'blood thirsty ex threatening your life' scenario. He may be able to, but I doubted it.
"I believe I still have to go register." Alec announced, glancing down towards me. "I shall see you later."
"Better yet, I'll come with you."
I didn't waste time. Instead, I pushed forward and shoved him away from the group of people. I could still feel Finn glaring in our direction as I pushed Alec along. Gary was calling out towards us, that he would catch up with me later, but I was too dead set on getting Alec out of there to answer.
Surprisingly, Alec didn't put up a fight. Instead, he happily walked with my hands on his back, pushing him along through the many heads of people. Once I was sure we were at least a reasonable distance away from the others, I stopped pushing him and began walking ahead. As I expected, Alec followed after me.
The doors opened, and I was once again outside. God, I hope Gary keeps an eye on my luggage! If not, I would be wearing this damn outfit for the whole week... Or be forced into going shopping. Which, was the last thing on my mind at this precise moment in time.
"Are you actually registering?" I asked, once we were out of the overcrowded lobby.
"No." Alec answered straight away. Turning around to face him, I arched an eyebrow in question. "I only announced that since there is no need for me to be there any longer. I only came inside to let you know I was here, that was all."
Wait, so all that bullshit about him seeing if there was anything interesting enough for him to enroll was a lie? Well, of course it was a lie. Alec didn't need to study. But still, in order to 'see if there is anything on offer' he would need to register for this experience, right?
Wait, wait, wait! I had to sign up for this damn thing; Alec hadn't. So he wouldn't even be on the registration board to begin with! Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap!
"Calm down," Alec sighed. Oddly enough, it annoyed me how easily he was able to pick up on my mood just by looking at me. I was obviously panicking, because if he was caught... He'd be escorted off the premises, right? Ha! I'd like to see someone even try to lay a hand on Alec and make him leave. They would lose their hand before it even touched him. I had noticed... Alec wasn't at all too fond of physical contact unless he was initiating it or expecting it. Even on our ski trip with our friends in Forks, Nathan would put his arm around Alec's shoulder and he would flinch. He didn't like it, but his reason for it was understandable. If I had a past like his, I would no doubt dislike people making any contact with me - for I'd automatically presume they were out to harm me.
Did that mean... Alec was cautious about everyone, because he believed that everyone was out to harm him in some way? He expected to be hurt by everyone, thus the walls he surrounded himself in. Why hadn't I saw this sooner? Hell, he had flinched when Gary had took his hand! Gary was a freaking human, if anything it should be Gary flinching around Alec! Alec was an unstoppable, unbreakable vampire who could kill us all if he saw fit.
My thoughts must've calmed me down, for I'd leant myself against a pillar. Alec was still standing there, his eyebrow arched. Although it was sunny outside, the shade of the building was doing Alec a favor; otherwise I doubt he would even be here. Wait... "Besides not having to be here anymore, are you leaving because of the sun?"
"... You've gotten sharp, Renesmee." Alec chuckled. "Nothing does get past you, does it?"
Was that a joke? Some small reference as to our time in Italy when I knew something was wrong, but Alec hadn't told me anything? Was he really trying to bring that up at a time like this; when the person he had been hiding from me was out there plotting mine and my families funeral?
My first ever impression of Alec came stumbling right back to me in that small moment. Alec was a dick. Or was it prick I had called him countless times? I couldn't quite remember, but it was something along those lines, I knew that much.
"That's part of the reason, yes." Alec nodded, probably figuring I wasn't really in a joking mood with my lack of response. "We have deliberated after we left your family and came to a conclusion."
We obviously being his coven members. Jane, Demetri and Felix. I waited for him to continue.
"Although I will be the main observer, one of them will come every few days to join me; allowing me a chance to feed."
Allowing him to feed? But Alec was... He was controlled. He was good at sustaining his need for human blood. I was positive once he had told me he could last three weeks without any food at all. If he could last that long, why wouldn't he just... Not feed until he severely needed too?
I wasted no time in asking him this, of course. "You need to feed every few days? I thought you had control?"
"I do," Alec rolled his eyes. He had to be careful with that. Rolling his eyes would only push the venom to eat at the contacts more; releasing the red eyed devil... The red eyes I adored. On second thoughts, continue rolling your eyes Alec. Please, keep at it. "But I need to keep up strength for whatever may happen."
"Incase Lilianna shows up?"
Alec nodded his head. "Precisely. She is strong, and thus I must keep up my own strength and control if it comes down to facing her."
Although I knew my family wasn't the only ones in danger here, for she had threatened the Volturi alongside us; things didn't seem to add up. Don't get me wrong, I appreciated Alec and his coven going out of their way in trying to protect us... But he seemed to be going at it hard. Dedicating himself into this cause. Was there an ulterior motive? Another reason as to why he was evidently planning on working himself to the bone?
"And if she comes here to find me..."
"I will deal with her." Alec was quick to respond. There was no hesitation in it whatsoever. None in the slightest. "We meant what we said, Renesmee. We are here to protect you and your family."
Of course I knew that. But that wasn't the point! The point was... If she was coming here to destroy me, Alec would take her on without any hesitation. "But... Didn't you... Don't you... Care about her?"
Alec's jaw clenched as he stared down at me. He didn't answer straight away, he he usually did. I could see the hesitation in his eyes. The fighting going on within his head on the right thing to say.
"I will see you later on tonight. Behave yourself, I will be watching."
Alec turned around and began to walk. Though, before he could take at least two more steps away from me, I leaped forward and grabbed his arm. "Alec, wait!"
The whole theory about him not liking physical contact must've been wrong, since he didn't flinch once when I grabbed him. Heh, perhaps I was wrong on a number of things when it came to Alec?
He came to a stop and turned to look at me, an eyebrow raised. Did he really believe that this conversation was over? It was far from over. To begin with, there was a number of things I wanted to say to him... Ask him.
"Renesmee," And another thing! I wanted him to stop calling me Renesmee. I know it's my name, but for christ sake... Him using that made it all the more real that we weren't together anymore. I had a nickname. I had his nickname. So why the hell wasn't he using it?! "The sun..."
Right, yeah! I get it. We're pressed for time, but I needed to talk to him! But why the hell couldn't I get any words out? I just stood there, hand on his bicep, eyes wide and mouth practically agape.
"I.." Come on Renesmee! Speak! "Charlie..."
Alec's eyes narrowed in confusion, though I could see he knew where I was going with this. I dropped my hold from his arm as he parted his lips to speak. Whatever was coming, I braced myself.
"There is nothing to be jealous of, Renesmee." He sighed deeply.
"I know that!" I quickly said, eyes narrowing back at him. "And I'm not jealous. Just that whole... Eye compliment thing... She could get the wrong idea."
"Would that be such a bad thing? From what I recall, you stated that your friend Gary wasn't hetrosexual and judging by the way she seems to cling to him... She isn't aware of that."
Wait, what? He was... Flirting, basically, with Charlie because he knew Gary must be uncomfortable with her advances? Since when did Alec care about other peoples comfort? Hell, since when did he care about anyone other than his sister or his coven - seeing as he had no reason to care about me anymore?
"Besides, I wasn't lying when I said she had lovely eyes." Alec said in a bored tone. I wasn't sure whether this conversation was boring him, or I was boring him. Alec really had gone back to how he used to be, hadn't he? Everything bored him. Everyone bored him. He did his job, and his job alone. He was only interested in working...
"Oh." I mused, looking down to my feet. Well, seeing as I found Finn attractive, it was only natural that Alec would find someone else attractive, right? I mean... He was a guy, after all. A vampire, but a guy none the less. I'd be lying if I said Charlie wasn't pretty. She was... In a cute, innocent type of way. Isn't that what Alec liked? I had been innocent looking when we had met, hadn't I? Perhaps innocence was something he was just drawn too?
A cold embrace took hold of my cheek, forcing me to look up. Alec's bright violet eyes stared down into mine while a ghost of a smile ate away at his lips. "Don't worry. I'll always prefer your eyes, Reny."
I was breathless. I was frozen. I was stunned.
"Now I will see you later. Behave."
I nodded, seeing as that's all I could do.
I could see something eating away at him inside. His face became strained and a little hesitant; but something within him must've won. Alec leant forward and pressed a cold kiss onto my head. It lasted all of three seconds before he let go and took off. I lost sight of him in a crowd of people.
Alec was gone, but my questions still lingered. They could wait, couldn't they? I was seeing him later on after all. Feeling a little more content with myself, I turned and headed back into the reception to find the others again. Going through the whole 'nudge' and 'trip' thing again, I was finally able to make out the top of Gary's head; standing at Finn's stall - Finn was sitting back down. Charlie was still there; only she wasn't by Gary. She was at the opposite side, her arms crossed and looking a little pissed off.
As I came closer, I could see that Gary had my suitcase by his foot, alongside his. Thank god! I must've only just come into view to them; for Finn's eyes connected with mine and stayed locked. He nodded his head, causing both Charlie and Gary to look my way.
Something wasn't right. I could tell by the way they were looking at me.
Gary grinned widely and jumped over our luggage and came directly towards me. "There you are!"
The moment Gary was close, his hands took hold of both my cheeks and before I had a chance to speak; his lips crashed to mine. I was the one to pull away once I was able to get my head around what had just happened.
"What the hell?" I gaped up towards Gary. He gave me a stern look of desperation before the smile returned and he linked his arm around my shoulder.
Something really, really wasn't right here.
"I hope you don't mind. I couldn't keep it a secret anymore." Gary sighed, nuzzling his chin down onto my head.
"Keep what a secret..." I really, really shouldn't have asked.
"That you two are together." Charlie answered for him in an acid like tone.
They had to be kidding me! Gary and I? Together? There could be only one reason as to why Gary was going down this road. Charlie obviously made a move, and rather than telling the truth; he took the more complicated... And more awkward way out! Did he even consider what I would feel towards this? What I would think about this?
Oh no. Alec. What the hell was he going to think about this?!
A/N:
So, after working my ass off; I finally got this done. I've already started the next chapter for Saturday. If things go well, I may actually be able to write a little bit more than one chapter for then. And thus, more challenges for you guys to do; and make me sweat trying to get this story on it's way!
I have to say, my motivation for this story is beyond sky high. So much so, that I've already began planning the ending & another Reneslec story.
I know, I know. I'm dreading when it comes to an end too. It'll feel like a big part of my life is over. But like all good things, they have to come to an end sometime.
But the ending isn't for a while; so lets just enjoy the now; huh?
DUNDUNDUN.
So, what did you guys think of this; huh?
Leave a review and let me know. I know you guys are good at 'em.
I'll see you on Saturday.
I love you all.
Take it easy.
-C.H