Backroads

Chapter 15

Cole and I walk up to the house I silence. Part of that might have something to do with Cole gapping at my house. I reach up to unlock the door, and it is suddenly ripped open.

"Hi," Mom says enthusiastically, "you must be Cole. Come on in."

Mom practically ushered Cole into the house. She was wearing her house wife attire consisting of an apron with flour hand prints, a pink polo shirt, and khakis. Any other person would see what she's wearing as her normal attire. I mean, she's perfect right? On the outside maybe, but in reality she is as messed up as me.

"So Cole, when did your family move here?" my mom asked. Wow, I thought, she couldn't even wait till dinner to start the questions.

"Uh, well we moved from Utah about three weeks ago. I like it here, it has a lot of nice people. Much like yourself Mrs. Bradford."

Although he said this facing my mom I can't help but hope he was talking about myself as well. It's actually really cute seeing him talk to my mom. His grin is showing off his dimples.

"Why thank you sweetie, and call me Rose. Mrs. Bradford makes me feel old."

"Mom, we're gonna head on up to the game room." I grab Cole's arm, and start leading him to the stairs. "Yell if you need anything." I call over my shoulder.

"You guys have fun." Mom says smiling ear to ear. Approval is stamped on her forehead. My smile grows. No matter how many times I tell myself her opinion doesn't matter it does. Just her liking Cole makes me feel like I've done something right on my own. Not because of what my name is, but because of my personality.

"Is she always like that?" Cole asks sounding skeptical. As we reach the top of the stairs I turn to go to my room.

"Well, not really."

"You don't sound so sure of yourself." Cole says lifting an eyebrow.

How does he see right through her disguise? Not wanting to lie to him, because he would probably know I decide to tell him the truth. "She's fake." I say bluntly. "As you can tell my family is rich. My dad is in politics, and mom is his social butterfly. So we are that family. The perfect family everyone wants to be."

By now we reached my room. I go inside and sit down on my bed, patting the spot next to me for Cole to sit down. He waits a moment in the door unsure of himself, and then sits down. My bed dips at his weight, and I scoot towards the mound of pillows at the top of my bed hoping to make him more comfortable.

"I think that's total bull shit." Cole says. I look at him, silently asking for him to explain with his eyes. "You have to live a life you don't like just because a name. That's ridiculous, and sad. Ridiculous because no one is perfect. Sad because no one gets to see your amazing personality. Instead they see your name."

I am in awe by his words. As cliché as this sounds, it's like Cole understands me. He understands my emotions, and my life. Cole's eyes are set on my face reading my emotions. His crystal eyes show an emotion I can't interpret. Is it passion?

"You are an amazing women Clair," Cole continues reaching up to caress my face. I gasp when his calloused hands reach my cheek. "Don't let them decide who you are. The you you are with me is the one the world should know."

My eyes are locked onto his. I'm mesmerized. Cole's hand is still caressing my cheek, causing tingles to ignite my skin. The proximity between us is making my breath shallow. Cole makes me feel like I'm attached to a live wire. It's like he is made of electricity.

Cole's breathe is on my cheek. I lean into his hand and look up at him through my lashes. He is so gorgeous. How am I in this position with him? I lower my eyes to his lips, and back to his eyes noticing he is doing the same thing. Cole leans in closer. My eyes flutter closed. His lips brush mine softly like a butterfly. So soft I almost didn't feel it, but that would be impossible because the slightest touch causes my body to go up in flames.

I lean in more to him, letting him control me. Cole snakes his other arm around my waist to pull me even closer to his body. Every inch of our bodies are touching, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Cole's kisses become more eager. I feel his tongue run along the bottom of my lip, and I open my mouth greedily allowing him in.

To say this is the best kiss I ever had would be an understatement. My mind isn't able to process anything other than Cole and his sinful kisses. His hand grips my waist tighter as if he doesn't want to let me go. If I'm being completely honest, I don't want him to. His lips slow down on their assaults and I revel in how amazing he is.

"AHHHHHHH"

I turn my head to the door and see Ryan. I gasp and quickly move away from Cole, who is trying to conceal his laughter.

"Sissy why is someone eating your face?" he asks urgently. I can't help but laugh at my five year old brother.

"It's okay squirt. We umm- we were-uhh...." I can't believe this just happened! I am furiously blushing, and now I am stuck with the task of trying to explain to my brother that Cole was not eating my face, but kissing me. At the time Ryan walked in though I am sure it looked like Cole was in fact eating my face.

"Hey little man. I-"says Cole.

"Sissy why is the monster talking to me?" Ryan points at Cole.

Cole looks at me with his swollen lips, and I blush more. Damn, why does he have to be so hot?

"Squirt, this is Cole. He's not a monster, he's a friend of mine." I try to explain.

"Then why is he eating you?" Ryan says pouting.

"We were kissing like Mommy and Daddy do. That's what grownups do, and one day you will kiss a girl you like too."

Ryan waits a minute thinking and then says, "Sooo he," pointing at Cole, "likes you like Mommy and Daddy do?"

I am a tomato. I look over at Cole, and see a blush creeping up onto his face. If I thought he couldn't be any cuter then I was wrong.

"I do like your sister." Cole says glancing at me.

Ryan stomps up towards Cole like a bodyguard. Although he is trying to be big, he can't match up to Cole. But I must say he is rather intimidating. Ryan lifts up his small finger and pokes Cole on his thigh. "You better not hurt my sissy. Cause if you do I will get Batman to come kick your booty."

Cole is laughing, causing Ryan to jab him in his leg harder. Cole immediately shuts up. "Sorry little man. I won't hurt your sister ever." Cole says bending down so he is face to face to Ryan. "And I happen to know your sister would never get hurt, because she has a personal super hero."

Ryan's face is bursting with happiness. He turns to me with a huge grin on his face. "You have a superhero?"

I look at Cole and grin at his face. Cole is smiling ear to ear. Did I mention he is super cute with little kids? No? Well he is.

I return my gaze to Ryan. "I do, but he is a secret."

Ryan grins, "ohhh, okay." Ryan comes closer to me and whispers in my ear, "Do you like him sissy?"

I blush and look over at Cole who is smiling at me. I know he heard what my little brother said, but I don't care. All I care about is him hearing my answer.

My eyes lock on Cole's, "Yeah squirt I do."

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Hey guys sorry for the wait. i have been having a really hard time writing this because i don't really know if you guys actually like it. i love my charcters and i want to share their stories. please vote for each of my chapters! i have about 7 people who always vote, and although few its enough to make me want to write.

So Cole and Clair finally kissed. when i first started writing this i thought they wouldnt kiss until the benefit, but then i started writing and this felt right. im sorry if you feel it is too early. also i hope the kiss was written well.

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