Chapter 6 " First Kiss!? "
Ashley
The person then crutch down to my level and wiped my tears. I couldn't explain what I was feeling once I saw his face. Nick was smiling gently at me. I never knew he would look so sincere when he smiled. He then offered his hand to me. I took it and he helped me stand "Pretty girls should smile." he said as he put both of his hands on my cheeks and formed a smile using his thumbs "Y-yeah...Thank you Nick. I misjudged you. I never knew you were this kind of person before." I said as I smiled at him. I never thought that there would be a day that I will smile to him.
Nick took something out of his pocket "Here. Sweet things cheer up anyone." he said as he handed me a strawberry flavored lollipop. I smiled at him and took it from him. I opened it and started eating it. I took it out of my mouth and said "Thanks. This definitely boosted up my spirits." Then as soon as I said that he suddenly kissed me. Nick Foster kissed me. I was so shocked that I can barely move a muscle. Reality hit me. I struggled and tried to get away from his grip but he pinned me against the wall. He stopped and looked at me "Admit it. You liked it." he said smirking at me.
"Don't you dare come close to me ever again! I never wanted such filthy lips to touch mine." I said tearing up. I slapped him and ran away as far as possible from him. ' If he was so gentle like that every time, we would get along just fine. ' was what I thought earlier but after he stole my first kiss I now despise him. I thought he was a good person but it was all just an act. I should never trust guys like him. He is the type of guy I can't stand the most. My thoughts got jumbled up and I didn't know where I was heading to. The sky was filled with dark clouds and rain started pouring down heavily. I stopped at a nearby park not having a single clue to where I was.
I ran pointlessly for hours that my feet started to hurt "Ashley? Is that you?" I turned around and saw Kevin holding an umbrella "Kevin I'm glad you found m-" everything went pitch black. I woke up to the cold feeling on my forehead. I slightly opened my eyes adjusting to the light of the room. I looked around and noticed the unfamiliar surroundings. I noticed that my clothes were changed into a pair of loose pajamas. I then turned my attention to the person knocking at the door. "Sorry did I wake you up?" Kevin said as he entered the room "What happened?" I asked him "You passed out because of high fever and stress. Don't worry our family doctor already checked up on you and said you were fine and just needed some rest."
He said as he sat down at the chair beside the bed "Where am I?" I asked again "I brought you to my house because all the hospitals were already closed when you collapsed. I already informed your parents about this and they said you should stay the night since tomorrow is a Saturday." he said as he smiled at me "I should probably greet your parents first." I said trying to get out of bed "They're on a business trip so just rest for now. Which reminds me, you haven't eaten yet right? I'll ask them to make something for you to eat. Wait a minute okay?" he said as he stood up and walked towards the door "Um...Kevin thank you and I'm sorry for being a bother." I said as he was about to exit the room. He turned around and smiled at me.
Soon after, he knocked on the door again and entered but this time with a tray full of delicious food. He put the tray on my lap "It's okay. Don't mind me. You need to eat to stay healthy." he said encouraging me "Thank you. You want some?" I asked as I sliced a piece of pancake with syrup "Ahh..." he chomped the pancake off my fork "Hey! That's unfair I was about to eat that." I said while pouting "Well you did ask me if I wanted some, well I did. Hahaha!" he started laughing. I never have seen him laugh like this before. I sliced a piece of pancake again and this time I ate it fast so he won't get it from me. I realized that we used the same fork which means...we had an indirect kiss.
' Oh My God! What did I just do!? Am I crazy!? I got carried away with the food that I barely noticed...I hope he doesn't notice. ' I blushed at the thought. I looked at him and saw him blushing too which caused me to get more flushed. I looked away and pretend I saw nothing "So...about earlier, why were you running in the rain and even that late? You got me worried." he said looking at me "I'm sorry for worrying you. I... was lost and I didn't notice the time and the rain just started pouring." I said partly lying. I mean it's true that I was lost but I didn't want him to know about the kiss.
I finished eating and he took the tray away "I will be at the room across yours. Call me if you need anything." he said as he stood up and exited the room. I can't believe my parents let me stay in his house. Well considering that our parents are close friends it's really not totally unbelievable. I turned on the flat screen tv and watched the news. *Reports just came in, and we will be experiencing a heavy storm tonight. Please stay inside for your safety.* the newscaster said. "Might as well sleep early so I won't hear those terrifying sounds." I said. I'm afraid of thunders and I can't stand it. I'm weak against those things. I laid down and wondered off to dreamland.
Kevin
I heard that there will be a storm tonight. I texted Roxanne a good night message and went to sleep. After a while, my throat felt dry so I went downstairs to drink water. I heard the heavy rain pouring outside. I looked outside the window and saw that the sky was pitch black and lighting and thunder were present. As I was standing outside my door, I thought I should check up on Ashley. I knocked on her door and as expected nobody answered so I just entered silently. As I opened the door I saw her sitting at the bed with her arms wrapped around her knees and her forehead pressed on them. I felt something rushed through me that made me ran towards her.
"Ash are you okay? Are you hurt?" I asked her. She looked up at me and I saw her with tears in her eyes "Kevin... I'm fine. Everything's alrig-Kyaaaaa!" she returned to her position as the loud storm roared across the room "Are you afraid of thunder?" I asked her and she just nodded with her head down "Wait here." I said as I rushed to my room and grabbed a blanket my headphones and mp3. I hurried back to her room and saw her still crouching down on the bed.I went near her and sat down next to her "Close your eyes." I said and she closed her eyes. I wrapped her with the warm blanket I was holding. I turned on the mp3 and put the headphones on her ears.
As soon as she heard the music her eyes widened and she soon calmed down. After some time, I noticed that she had fallen asleep. I laid her down properly and tucked her in bed. I stood up from the bed and was about to go back to my room when a hand grabbed my shirt. I turned around and smiled when I saw her sleeping with a troubled expression "Okay. I won't leave." her grip loosened and I laid beside her but making sure there's space between us. I turned to look at her and brushed the strands of hair to the back of her ear. Her troubled expression softened and turned into a smiling one. I can't help but think of how cute she is. I quickly withdrew my hand ' What am I doing? I must control myself. ' I thought to myself. I then continued my sleep.
The next morning, I woke up to the smell of delicious food. I turned my head to the side and Ashley was not there. I stood up from bed and went to the bathroom but she wasn't there. I went to my room but she was nowhere to be found. I called for one of my maid but nobody answered. I forgot that every weekends they all take a day off. Then I realized, if all of them are on day off, then who is the one who cooked that delicious smelling food? I went downstairs and saw Ashley with an apron on.
Ashley
I woke up to the sound of music still playing in my ears. I removed the headphones and then turned off the MP3 player with eyes still half opened. I felt something heavy on top of my waist. I glanced at what it was then I saw an arm wrapped around it. I slowly turned around and my eyes widened when I saw Kevin peacefully sleeping beside me. We were practically two inches away from each other. I blushed at the sight of his face so I turned around and was about to get up but he wrapped his arm tighter around my waist.
I struggled to get out of his grip. His hold finally loosened and I was free from his arms. ' Why did he do that? Maybe he thought I was Roxanne... More importantly why are we sleeping together I mean why are we in the same bed? I thought he left after I fell asleep. Don't tell me we made a mistake? Did we, last night? OMG This is not happening! I'm too young to be a mother!!! ' My thoughts have gone wild thinking of an explanation. I looked at the clock and got out of bed. Since he's still asleep I decided to make breakfast for us. I went downstairs and looked for the kitchen. I opened the fridge and borrowed some ingredients needed to make breakfast. I know how to cook dishes and bake desserts but I don't know if it fits his tastes. I went with a simple sunny side up. I hope I don't wake him up.
After I finished making breakfast, I heard Kevin going downstairs "Oh you're finally awake? Just wait a minute I'm almost done. I'll just have to prepare the table so we can eat." I said as I turned around to face him. He just stood there with an amazed expression and watched as I prepared the table and served the meal "So are you just gonna stand there or you wanna eat?" I asked as I sat down. He sat down at the chair across me "I'm sorry I borrowed some ingredients from your fridge and I also used your kitchen." I said looking down.
"No! It's okay. I'm just amazed at how good this looks." he said "Hahaha then if so eat up!" I said. He took a big bite of the sunny side up I made "Wow. Just wow." he said lost of words "Thanks. I'm glad you like it." I then ate with him "Um... Can I ask you something? I mean just to be sure..." I mumbled "Yeah. Sure anything!" he said as he gobbled the food "Um... Did something happen between us yesterday?" I shyly asked "Ah yeah... About that I'm really sorry... I didn't mean to... It just happened...." he trailed off "What!? Did it really happen between us? How can you tell Roxanne about this!?" I half-shouted "What? I don't get you... I'm sorry okay? I didn't mean to discover your fear of thunders. It just happened so fast that I didn't know how to react. Plus I think she already knows that you're afraid of it though." he said as he made a confused face "Ahhh.... So you were talking about that... Yeah... Um just forget everything I said okay?" I laughed it off.
I think he didn't notice otherwise I would be so embarrassed right now. Good thing he didn't get what I was saying. Total embarrassment. After eating, he helped me on cleaning up "Wow. You know how to wash the dishes?" I asked amazed "Of course I do. Do I look like someone who doesn't know how to do such a simple task?" he said. I muffled my laughs as I watched him carelessly washing the dishes "Come on move over. You don't have to look so cool in front of me." I said as I took his place in washing the dishes "Ah..I got caught." I then chuckled at his remark.
I admit he looked cute trying to look cool in front of me. I mean literally, I'm not dumb to notice a person who doesn't even know how to use a sponge. But I give him credit for trying his best hahaha. I was having a hard time concentrating on what I was doing because I feel his eyes burning a hole at my back. After I finished cleaning up, I turned my attention towards him "Thank you for taking care of me. Can I use your phone? I'll call Charles to pick me up." I said asking permission "Here." he got his phone out of his pocket "Thanks." I said as he handed me the phone. I opened the phone and was a little shocked when I saw his wallpaper.
It was a picture of him, Roxanne, Nick and a girl I don't know, together. They look younger in this picture. Maybe it was from their childhood. I didn't ask him about the picture and just stayed silent about it. ' I wonder what that picture means? I thought he hated Nick? Yet why were the four of them so happy in that picture? They were smiling like there was no tomorrow. ' I shrugged off the thought as I called Charles and asked him to pick me up. I returned his phone and Charles soon came to fetch me. As I was heading home, I couldn't help but be curious about that picture. I'm shy to ask him about it and I'm sure that Roxanne doesn't want to tell me about that either. Then that leaves Nick but I'd rather not know if I have to talk to him.
•Monday Morning•
"Yeah. You know, he was like......." Lucy said "Hey. Ash, are you even listening?" she said as she waved her hand in front of me "Ah.. Yeah... What was that you're saying?" I replied "Did something happen? You've been spacing out a lot since earlier." she asked "I can't help it.. I actually have something to confess.." I said "Yep.. Okay continue..." she insisted "LastFridayNickFosterKissedMeAndIGotMadAtHimAndSlappedHimAfterThatIWasLostAndSoakedInRainButKevinFoundMeAndIEndedUpStayingOverAtHisPlace!" I said as fast as I can because I was so embarrassed "WTF!? Nick kissed you! You stayed at Kevin's place!? Lucky Girl!" she said patting my back while putting on a wide grin.
I was amazed about how she understood every single word I just said "You understood?" I said as my jaw dropped "Yup! Crystal clear!" she said "That's it?" I asked "That's it what?" she asked in reply "I mean you're not shocked?" I asked "I can't deny that I got a mini heart attack but there's nothing we can do to change things..." she said comforting me "Yeah I guess so.." I said looking down "Come on smile! Don't be bothered my it. I got your back!" she said putting her arm around my shoulders "Yeah." I said as I put on a big smile.
We entered the class room and as usual Kevin and I exchanged greetings "Good morning!" he greeted me with his charming smile "Good morning." I smiled at him as response "Yo! Waz' up!" Lucy greeted him and they did some sort of handshake. I just recently found out that Lucy Kevin and Nick knew each other since kindergarden. I then turned my attention to the person who chuckled. It was the person I don't wanna see the most, Nick "Oh! I'm sorry, please continue." he said sarcastically. That's also one of my daily routines, being bullied by that. He always throw snob remarks at me. It keeps my blood boiling. He's a girl pleaser but when it comes to me, he bullies me. ' What did I do to deserve this? Was I a bad person on my past life that God is punishing me? ' I thought as we started the classes.
As classes ended, Lucy and I walked together as usual. As we were walking, I saw a box at the park we were passing through. I saw it kind of shaking so I called Lucy and we went near it "Aww. How cute!" she said as we saw a black kitten "The box says 'Please adopt me'. Poor thing it got abandoned." I said while patting its head. I lifted it up and saw that it has one paw which was white and the other paws were black. I actually have a soft spot for animals but I can't bring one home "Why don't you bring it home?" she said "I can't my father is allergic to fur." I said as I put her back inside the box.
"Well, I think she's going to be adopted soon so let'a just wait. But you can visit her once in a while right?" she said "Yeah! Good idea. I'll take care of her until she finds a proper owner." I said as I patted its head and we got up and left her for today. We walked home in separate ways and I was happy because I can look forward to tomorrow. I think I'll be visiting the kitten tomorrow too. Well at least this way I can temporarily get occupied and not think about the things that bother me. ' Maybe I should just forget about it. But a part of me wants to know him better. ' I thought as the day ended.
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*A/N*
Tada!! Hope you liked the update! I don't know if it's kinda short or just you know... normal... Haha! Sorry I just got inspired so I wrote this chapter :3
Who might this girl on the picture be? What do you think is her relationship with Nick?
With Roxanne? Or possibly with Kevin?
The black kitten... does it bring good luck? or perhaps bad luck? Find out soon so stay tuned for more updates! xD
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