You Can Paint Me

Chapter 42 (Part 2)

The body didn't move, nor speak and I soon realised, that I was grabbing onto a ghost. Not an actual ghost, but a person disguised as one to scare the people and she for sure succeeded her purpose with me. I started screaming and moving in circles, not really knowing where to go, since I always ended up hitting my face in a wall. Tears were threatening to roll down my cheeks, as my heart was aching from the fright. I had already experienced enough spooky stuff, with this prank the guys pulled on us at Felix's house, so my heart has gotten weaker after that day.

It wasn't long, when I felt the familiar two strong arms wrapping me in a tight hug. I instantly burried my face in his chest and started sobbing , trying to calm my heart. I didn't care if I was making his shirt wet, it was his fault for bringing me here in the first place. "When did you get away from me so quickly?" Chan's soothing voice echoed in my ears, his small chuckle sent vibrations from his chest to my body. He was drawing circles in my back to make me relax and I inhaled sharply and his manly perfume hit my nostrils. I gripped on his leather jacket more tightly, not being able to form words at the moment. I nearly got a heart attack with that fake ghost so I couldn't bring myself to relax any time soon. I hear him chuckle at my reaction, resting his chin on my head and holding me even closer, if possible.

"I swear, I was keeping an eye on you all the time, but I didn't notice when you moved away so quickly. Come on shortcake, it was just an actor doing her job not a real ghost-" he paused, when he realised that I was sobbing harder this time. "Oh God..." he said to himself. "We're not going on another date, are we?" he questioned awkwardly, patting my back and rocking us from side to side, like a mother trying to put her baby to sleep.

"Don't joke, you moron! I almost got a heart attack because of that." I broke the hug and slapped his chest, but I doubt it hurt him. If anything, my hand hurt more from the impact. Chan sighed in relief when he saw that I was slowly getting my senses back and he laughed softly. "It's okay shortcake, if you have gotten a heart attack, I would have given you the kiss of life to bring you back." he started teasing, yet again.

"I'll try to stay awake then." I said monotonously, my lip twitched in disgust.

"Oh, so you want to be awake and have all your senses when I kiss you, is that it?"

My eyes snapped wide open and I run my hand trough my hair in frustration. "How can you turn my words to your advantage, every single time?!" I groaned, raising my voice in utter dispair. He really is getting on my nerves with this cockiness of his. This habbit of his to take my words and turn them against me, is really annoying. But the most annoying thing of all, is the part that whatever he says, is actually the hidden truth that I will never dare to admit.

"Calm down, shortcake. There are people inside this room." he whispered, instantly making me cover my mouth in embarrassement. Not only was I here against my will, but also, I had humiliated myself by screaming and shouting at Chan in front of everyone. Lets not get to the part where I was bumping on everyone and grabbed someone else's butt... It's a good thing that no one can see you in the dark, otherwise I would have evaporated from shame.

A moment later, I felt warmth wrapping around my hand and fingers intertwining with mine. My cheeks glowed pink at the feeling, as Chan held my hand gently and made us walk again. I don't know why and how this boy has this effect on me and I certainly not like it, becuase I truly believe my heart is going to burst off my chest any moment. Especially if he keeps on tracing circles with his thumb on the back of my hand. I didn't speak, nor made a move to break contact with him, since I had bitterly admitted to myself that I liked this feeling. I let myself stay close to him, as he led the way, taking small and cautious steps, in case another ghost appeared or a wall crushed our noses.