A Classic Teenage Romance

Chapter 2: Nachos Pools and Gossip Oh my!

EDITED

'Come to mine this arvo and hang darl' I smiled down at the text I had just received from Dane who was sitting a few rows behind me on the bus. We had just finished school, which was as usual, long and boring. I quickly replied saying okay knowing my parents wouldn't be home until late tonight and I could easily just walk home from Dane's.

Ten minutes later we came up to his stop and we both got off, saying goodbye to everyone on our way down the aisle.

I let out a huff when we got off the stuffy vehicle and smiled at Dane, "Finally, I'm ready for whatever food your gonna make me" I said smiling innocently at him. He shook his head and replied grudgingly.

"Fine just for you darl, but its your turn tomorrow" I nodded and he threw his arm around me as we walked to his.

Stepping into his house I immediately perched myself on a barstool as he went into the kitchen to make us some food.

"Im making nachos," he said taking out the ingredients "I can't be bothered making anything else". I nodded and smiled as I watched him throw together two bowls of the sweet, sweet meal.

"So," I said grabbing a chip and crunching it in between my teeth, "whats up with the whole hating Dani thing again?" He groaned and looking at me with frustration. "Come on man, tell me again please I'm not really getting it" I urged. He sighed and put down the cheese he was grating.

"She just frustrates me, she's so full on" I raised my eyebrows waiting for him to continue, "she always causes drama, between everyone, and dont say she doesn't because i've seen it happen more then once and she's so up herself like she thinks she's God's gift to the Earth". He stopped and continued with the cheese, waiting for my reply.

I let out a sigh, "well she does like causing drama, but hey who doesn't like a little excitement' I smirked at him wiggling my eyebrows comically.

He rolled his eyes and grinned at me pushing a bowl of nachos towards me and ruffling my hair, coming to sit next to me.

We began eating occasionally stopping to talk the days events. I took this time to appreciate Dane, and his food-making abilities. This has been our afternoon ritual for going on six years now, sometimes Hayley would join us however she was usually busy at dance classes. We would often switch houses depending on how we were feeling. The three of us have always been close but about two years ago Dane and I became closer as Hayley started going out with Sean the two of us have always been extremely close as we became friends the day I moved to Basswood. Our friendship was something I treasured and considered vital, he was practically family. 

"So Bella, hows things with your love life?" Dane asks, his voice breaking my reverie. I snickered sarcastically.

"Seriously Daney boy, the only thing I have close to a love life is my absolute love and dedication to Chuck Bass" I replied referring to the Gossip Girl character. Dane rolled his eyes, and mumbled something about "not understanding the attraction of a guy who trades you for a hotel". I laughed and hit him playfully.

"Ah boy, you have much to learn. You, Hayley and I are having a marathon this weekend, its happening you get no input" He groaned knowing I always got my way. I grinned at him and he rolled his eyes getting up and collecting the now empty bowls and putting them in the sink. I grinned as he came around to me leading me towards the lounge chairs. We flopped down, him sitting angled towards me and my feet on his lap, lying with my head resting against the arm rests.

I spoke first after we had gotten comfortable, "So whats new with the Amelia situation?" He began playing with my feet and I wiggled my toes. He smiled secretively and met my eyes, giving me the first hint that something had happened.

"Well, you know, I went to hers to talk about us.." He replied trailing off, drawing out his confession knowing it would annoy me, I rolled my eyes, typical boy.

"Annndd?" I urged him to continue.

"Well, lets just say we didn't get much talking done" He grinned at me mischievously. I bolted up.

"DANE ALEX SPENCER YOU DOG, HOW DARE YOU KEEP THIS FROM ME, NO ACTUALLY HOW DARE YOU EVEN DO THAT WHEN YOU ARE IN EMOTIONAL TURMOIL I CANNO-" I was cut off when a hand was shoved against my mouth drowning out any future comments.

"Bella if you dont calm down I'm going to throw you in the pool" I raised an eyebrow and quickly licked the hand that was currently blocking off my air supply. Dane let out a girlish squeal that caused a very unattractive cackle to exit my throat. I sprinted away from him as he wiped his hand on his shirt.

"Okay woman,  you asked for it!" he said jumping up and chasing me around the kitchen. After about three minutes of chasing me around his house, Dane finally caught me and easily scooped me up in his arms. I kicked and squirmed trying to escape, to no avail seriously, he's definitely been working out.

"Dane, c'mon please. I'm sorry." My pleas were unheard as he made his way to his pool. I groaned knowing that the water would be stone cold due to the brisk Autumn weather.

"I will make you food for a week!" I tried as a last resort. Nope, Dane did not hesitate and plunged me in the deep frosty water. The cold water seeped into my uniform. I gasped when i surfaced and quickly pulled myself out of the water. I stood shivering the pools edge, watching Dane, who was bent over with laughter.

"Hey Bella remember what happens when those shirts get wet" he said gasping for breath in-between bursts of laughter.

"Get over here and hand over your shirt Spencer!" I ordered, an idea blossoming in my head. He walked towards me, still chuckling, shaking his head. Once he was in arms length, he began unbuttoning his shirt and as he bent his head to look at the buttons I quickly shoved him into the water. He splashed around and jumped up gasping. "Belle I'm going to kill you!" I ran inside and went into his bedroom, locking the door. I heard Dane enter the bathroom after trying to open his bedroom door, growling in playful frustration when he found it unlocked. I Suddenly realised I had forgotten a towel and opened the door a fraction before yelling "Daney sweetheart grab me a towel please" in my best little girl voice. He laughed and I heard him moving towards his bedroom door.

"Your gonna need to open the door more sweetheart" I looked down realising just how see-through my blouse was and said, "Fine but you have to shut your eyes" He grunted and said "Okay, though its not like I haven't seen it before, in fact I'm pretty sure I was with you when you bought that bra"

"Hey shut up, its totally different If I'm wearing it" I quickly opened the door and grabbed the towel from Dane's hands, and shut the door again with a slam. I heard him mumble a quick "whatever" before walking away from the door.

After I had hung up my uniform and gotten changed into one of Dane's baggy shirts and old pair of football shorts that probably belonged to his younger brother Leo, I exited Dane's room. and joined him in the lounge. He was still dressed in his wet uniform, however the buttons of his shirt were all undone and smirked when he saw me.

"Nice outfit babe" I threw a pillow at him and he caught it easily.

"Go get changed Daniel" i said finding myself staring at his defined bare chest. He smirked, "Wow Bella, can you stop checking me out please" I felt my face turn red.

"I was trying to figure out if you've been working out, but nope your still a twig!" Lie. He was ripped. All the surfing had really paid off, his once lanky torso was now tanned and toned. He smirked and began walking towards his bedroom. "Whatever babe, I know I'm hot" he said with a wink before shutting the door. Cocky Bastard.

Authors Note:

Okay thats my last update for tonight, I will try to update tomorrow but if not please be patient! Oh, yeah there is a photo of nachos cos they are amazing ;)

Much Love xx