Mitch's Sister 2(PTX)

Scott

Scott POV

She is the wind. Her movements flow and affect everyone around her. She is the sun, glowing with beauty and warmth. She is a river. Tranquil, serine, pure. Clear yet sparkling. She is the beach. Defensive, but relaxed, delightful. She is that feeling when your are so happy all a sudden, out of nowhere. She diminishes sadness with her presence. She gains perfection by the minute. Yet, she's not mine, and it's slowly killing me.

I took her to dinner. We shared secrets and jokes and laughed. That is, until I confessed my feelings. It almost scared me how fast her walls shot up. She said she wasn't ready, and maybe I fell for her too hard, too fast.

She didn't want to get hurt again, didn't trust me with her heart. I know Steven was not the best boyfriend, but there has to be more than that. One second she was bubbly and smiled, and the next she was super defensive and harsh.

"Do I look like I'm ready for a relationship, Scott? It's been three days since I was- I mean I just broke up with Steven!" She spoke roughly.
"So!"
"Scott stop. You don't even know what happened."

It wasn't the words that bothered me, it was the way she avoided my glance, suddenly uninterested. She never even told me how she felt. Now I don't know if I should get over my feelings or keep trying.

After that, dinner was filled with awkward small talk and me trying to not mess up again. It was almost painful. Never thought I'd want to leave a date so quickly.

That dinner was three nights ago, I have avoided her since, but today is our album meeting. It's almost inevitable that I'll see her again, and I'm nervous. She probably hates me. I hope not as much as she hated Mitch.

Kirstie told me that she'll come to me when she's ready. But by then I might not be ready, and Kirstie has been wrong before... I need to calm down, with like 8 shots of vodka. But the band would kill me if I missed the meeting, or showed up intoxicated for that matter.

I hate this feeling of not knowing. Not knowing my own feelings... not knowing what will happen next. I'm terrified but I'm not going to let this get to me. Stay calm Scott, stay calm.

Miranda POV

It's a weird mixture of feelings. Relieved, overwhelmed, horrified, blissful. It's like a conclusion that has just begun.

A week after I found the money, I sat in a local coffee shop. It is almost terrifying how fast my life changed. One moment I had little memory and student loans. The next I was a millionaire with perfect memory.

I quit my day job, who wants to work in retail anyways? But what now? I graduate soon and I have more money than I know what to do with.

My phone buzzed reminding me that I have a meeting in 10 minutes. And the record label is 25 minutes away... great.

I was about to run into the meeting when Matt stopped me. "Miranda! This is the second time you've been late this week!"
"I lost track of time and-"
"I don't want to hear it, there are plenty of other people who would take this internship in seconds notice."
"I'm not even getting paid!"
"You are learning valuable skills, like how to show up to work on time..."
"Okay Matt I get it. I'm supposed to be in a meeting, sorry!" I ran past him and into conference room B.

I put my bag down in the corner and sat down, trying to catch up with Delaney.
"Since we already have the songs recorded we need to finalize the album design, and figure out promotion techniques. Oh hey Miranda." Delaney glared at me. I was supposed to be the one briefing...

I pulled out my folder and spread the papers across the long table. "Here are some copies of our album design ideas, which are not finalized but maybe they'll spark interest." I said in a businesslike tone. I really don't want to lose this internship.

As Pentatonix were going through the pictures I stood next to Delaney. "Way to leave me alone! Emily couldn't make it so I was counting on you!"
"I'm sorry! I lost track of time at the coffee shop!"
"Set an alarm or something."
"I will. If I'm late again I'm pretty sure I will lose the internship!"
"Miranda! Don't you dare leave me!"
"You always have Corey, Dylan, and Emily."
"But not you! They aren't the same!"
"I'll make it up to you! Shopping trip?"
"Deal, after this?"
"Of course." I was about to regroup everyone but I caught Scott staring at me. I don't even want to think about that nightmare of a dinner date.

I didn't mean to be rude to Scott, but a relationship is the very last thing I need. I've never had good luck with them anyways. Also I'm not really sure how I feel about Scott. He's a total gentlemen, don't get me wrong, but I think he's too nice for his own good. He looks at me like he can't see anything else and he only asks questions about me. Scott probably knows everything about me, yet I don't know anything about him. It's more of a one-sided relationship, if that.

I decided to stare right back at him until he got the message. But he didn't and I refused to give up. We stood staring at each other like primary school children. My competitive side was coming out.

The room fell silent around us but my attention was completely on Scott's eyes. Now that I was really looking at him, I realized how attractive he was. He was more handsome in real life than he was in my dreams. But this was getting awkward...

He started walking toward me, still not breaking his glance. He would have to look away eventually. I mean we're in the middle of a meeting. He positioned his hand on my shoulder and did something completely unexpected that caused both of our eyes to close.

He planted his lips on mine and for a moment everything froze. It took me about 3 seconds to conciously gather myself and push him away. I never even kissed him back...

I watched as he ran out of the room followed by Kirstie, instantly I regretted pushing him away. But I told him I didn't want a relationship. Del put her hand on my shoulder, "um what just happened?"  She looked at me with wide-eyes."
"I'm not... I'm not even sure, but whatever this is we need to fix it before Matt catches me."
"Correction: you have to fix this."
"You take over from here and I'll get the runaway members."
"Okay, on your mark, get set, go."

I ran out of the conference room and searched everywhere for Kirstie and Scott. Thankfully, the sobbing noises led me directly to the men's restroom... great.

Here goes nothing... I pulled the door upon to find not only Scott but also Kirstie.
"Hey Kirstie, can you give us a moment." I suggested and she quietly left the room.
"Look Miranda I didn-" Scott sniffled.
"No. Never apologize for your feelings. I just... not right now Scott I need some time."
"You've had plenty of time!"
"I barely know you Scott! I can't even trust let alone be in a relationship with you!"
"But.. I thought."
"We've been to dinner twice, and that's it. I find it hard to believe you like me that much in that short amount of time. Find a girlfriend who is ready to appreciate you Scott!"
"I've never felt this way about any other girl Miranda! I just want a chance."
"Not right now!"
"Then when, I can't wait forever you know!"
"Then don't wait for me!"
"Fine."
"Fine." I crashed my lips into his, completely surprising myself but it felt right. In the moment it was utter perfection.

Kissing him felt like Christmas, Lana del Rey, and coffee combined. It felt proper and lovely to the point where I didn't want to pull away. But my phone buzzed in my pocket so I had to.
"Did we just..." Scott said.
"I don't know..."
"Meeting."
"Meeting." We walked back into the conference room after I told him to forget that happened. But honestly, I wanted it to happen again. And again... and...I'm losing focus.

I gave Delaney a thumbs up and in no time the meeting was over and I was free. "Come on Miranda let's go shopping!"
"I'm coming!"

I grabbed my bag and jacket and left with my elbow laced through Delaney's. 

"Bye Scott!" I waved as we got into my car and sped off towards the mall.