CHAPTER 8

I don't think I have ever been this excited before. I keep playing with Sky's hand in class. At first he's hesitant to participate in my playful act in class but he eventually gives in, even interlocking our fingers and showing off his amazing dimples when I kiss our joined hands. I would have never thought that just after three days of attending school I would have a boyfriend.

Sky and I walk together to the cafeteria when it's lunchtime. I want to hold his hand but he declined so I decide to hold on to his arm instead.

"As cute as you guys are, I think it's time you guys stop." Ella jokingly tells us.

"Tell her that." Sky says, trying to feign annoyance. "She keeps taking my food."

"No I didn't." I defend myself.

"Yes you did." Kevin shakes his head and Ella just laughs as Sky and I continue our playful banter.

Phoebe, however, is not amused but she's not hostile either which makes me gain some respect for her. I know she has feelings for Sky so this must not be easy for her but she's not being a bitch about it and I appreciate that.

The atmosphere changes completely when Amelia and her sisters join us. Unlike yesterday, they don't ask if they can sit, they just do it like it's the norm.

Kevin doesn't seem to mind the intrusion though because he immediately engages in a conversation with Amelia. I, on the other hand, am deeply uncomfortable due to my confrontation with Cassandra at the party.

Ella seems to be in the same boat as me, though maybe for completely different reasons because she's quick to ask, "So this is now an everyday thing?" She doesn't even bother to hide the disapproval in her voice.

"Ella." Kevin tried to stop her.

"What? I'm allowed to ask if they are now a permanent part of our group."

Sky rolls his eyes and pushes his plate away. "I have lost my appetite." He mutters and makes his way out of the cafeteria.

"Ummmm excuse me." I say and get up to follow him but I don't think anyone noticed because they were all wrapped up in Ella and Kevin's argument.

I keep following Sky but stop when I see him enter the boy's restroom. I wait just outside the restroom and receive weird glances from boys going in and out of the restroom. But I don't care, it's not like I'm doing anything wrong.

It's now ten minutes now and Sky is still in the bathroom so I do what any normal girlfriend would do, I march right into the boy's restroom to look for him.

It's not that different from our bathroom except maybe for the urinals and the not so flowerey smell. Sky is by the sinks washing his hands and hasn't noticed me yet.

I know he will freak out when he does. I decide to tiptoe towards him in case someone else is in here. Without any warning I hug him from behind and he instantly jumps. His reaction is better than I imagined and it makes me laugh, hard.

"What...." He's completely speechless and I don't blame him.

"You should see your face." I continue laughing.

Sky grunts before grabbing me and putting his hand over my mouth so I won't laugh anymore.

"Why are you in here?" He asks.

I start to make inaudible sounds seeing as I can't talk with his hand over my mouth. Sky immediately catches on and removes his hand on my mouth.

"I seriously hope you washed those." I joke breathlessly.

Sky isn't amused. "What the hell are you doing in here? Have you lost your mind?"

"Well you were taking too long and I thought I would come and get you." I say in an attempt to calm him.

"Do you have any idea how ridiculous you sound?"

I can't tell if he's seriously mad or not so I decide to apologise. "I'm sorry." I say quietly but he doesn't reply me. "Say something." I beg.

"What do you want me to say?" He asks.

"Well you can say 'i forgive you girlfriend'." I suggest with a smile and he smiles back which encourages me to snake my hands around his waist. Thankfully he doesn't push me away.

"Girlfriend?" He asks and I nod. "I don't remember asking you to be my girlfriend." He states as a matter of fact.

"You can do it now." I desperately want him to ask me to be his girlfriend.

"Me? Why should I ask you out? I don't even like you."

Thankfully it's so easy to read him so I know he's lying. He likes me, he likes me a lot.

"Okay then I will ask you." I say boldly. "Sky Gomez, can I be your girlfriend?"

Sky laughs, obviously surprised I asked. "You are crazy."

I ignore his comment. "Well, what do you say?" I need him to say the words even though I already know the answer.

"I could do worse so yes, you can be my girlfriend."

I kiss him before he can change his mind. He kisses me back and his hands start move around my body whilest I pull his hair. Without breaking the connection between our mouths he presses me against the tiled wall.

"What is going on here?" A voice asks and Sky immediately let's go of me.

I turn my attention to the boy in front of us. I want to shout at him for interrupting us but then I remember I'm the intruder here, I'm the one in the boy's restroom.

"Nothing, we just got distracted." Sky explains.

"No kidding." The boy whistles, grinning from ear to ear.

"Ok we are going to go now." Sky grabs and is practically dragging me out of the restroom.

"Bye!" I quickly say to the boy and he just winks at me.

"Wow two kisses in one day, my boyfriend sure is amazing." I'm practically bouncing up and down as we make our way to the lockers. The hallway is not crowded which is good because we can actually hold hands and avoid weird stares.

"So how about you take me on a date?" I ask him.

He frowns a little. "Today?"

"Well yes." I can see he's hesitant do I give him the big eyes. "Please."

"Fine but you better stop the manipulative girlfriend act." He adds grumblily.

"Cross my heart."

He hands out his hand. "Come on, let's go." I gladly take his hand and together we leave.

I text my dad letting him know that he doesn't have to pick me up. At first he suspects I'm going to another party but I assure him that I'm studying with a friend.

Sky and I are strolling in the streets of Seattle and after a struggle I finally convince him to carry my bag for me, telling him it's a 'boyfriend' gesture.

After stopping by for ice cream we go sit on a bench in the park. It's almost dark so the park is nearly empty which I appreciate very much because I want time alone with my boyfriend.

I fold one of my legs beneath the other and sit very close to him. "Do you want to share?" I ask even though I know he will say no.

"I thought the whole idea of getting two was so that we could avoid sharing." He's actually serious.

I snort. "I knew you would say that." I lick my ice cream. "Mine is really good though, try it." I offer to feed him.

As usual he rolls his eyes then grabs my hand but instead of letting him lick it I push the cone and the cream is on his nose.

I start to laugh. "I should have seen that coming." He mutters and I attempt to wipe his nose but I stop him when I grab his face and lick the ice cream off his nose.

"There all gone."

He blushes. "Tell me about yourself."

"What do you want to know?" He asks.

"Anything. Everything." I suggest and he tells me how he and Ella are the only kids of their parents. Their parents divorced when they were little and neither remarried. Sky tells me about his mother is an art consultant and how he never sees her mostly because she's always traveling due to her job.

His tone tells me it's something that saddens him even though he doesn't mention it. His dad is a doctor who's also too busy to spend time with his kids.

I also find out his favourite food is pizza and he likes tattoos even though he doesn't have any. In return I tell him bits about myself too.

When it's about seven thirty he decides it's time we go home and even though I'm a little reluctant I agree with him. He kisses me one more time and we separate as I make my way home.

I'm walking down the street on my way to the apartment, reminiscing about the day's events. Everytime I think about Sky and our first date u get a huge grin on my face. He's just so amazing and I can't seem to get enough of him.

It's almost eight and since I don't wanna anger my dad I decide to take a shortcut to the penthouse. Of course my dad hated when I use this road, which is by the way located near bars, but I know it wont matter if I get home late.

I keep my head down as I don't want any confrontations with any drunkards or strangers.

Suddenly I feel someone following me but when I look behind me there's no one there. I shrug it off because lately weird things have been happening to me, it's probably a drunk guy or something.

I do however start walking faster as I don't want to get hurt. My feelings change when I hear someone calling out my name or is it even my name? I look around and not only do I not see anyone but the street is completely empty. Even the weather has changed in a few seconds, the sky is now dark and it's now looking like it's going to rain even though it's quite rare this time of the year.

In complete panic I start to run, occasionally looking back which causes me to fall. Great, now my knee is bleeding and I can't get up. Both my socks are torn on the knees but that's the least of my worries because I can hear footsteps approaching me.

The footsteps draw nearer and nearest but I'm too scared to scream. All I'm doing now is moving backwards which is quite difficult considering I'm doing it whilst still sitting on the ground, I'm pretty sure I'm bruising my back.

"P-please don't hurt m." I beg the silhouette that's drawing nearer and nearer. I still can't see but I can tell it's a man and I'm fearing for my life.

"No need to fear." He says and I instantly pick up on the all too familiar british accent.

"Please." I say because I don't know what else to say.

He kneels to my level and I feel the back of his hand touch my face. I feel very vulnerable at the moment, I'm completely stunned and still paralyzed with fear, I can't do anything and of course I still can't see his face.

"I will not hurt you." He says in his perfect accent. He's now stroking my hair and I find myself intrigued by this man whose face I have yet to see. "I will keep you safe always, Aurora." He whispers and for some reason I believe he won't hurt me.

Wait, did he just call me Aurora?