The Actor and The Athlete [A Kit Connor FanFic]

Chapter 9

The group had been watching IT for about 20 minutes now; Ali loved scary films but there was something about clowns popping up on the screen that made me really tense however she felt comforted knowing that Kit was sat right next to her, she enjoyed how closely they were sitting their legs slightly touching. One scene made Ali and the rest of the group all physically jump, in a swift motion Ali grabbed onto the thing nearest to her which so happened to be Kits right hand. When she realised, she let go straight away and looked at Kit who hadn't even seemed to notice, she whispered a soft 'sorry' in his direction and he just smiled at her. A couple of minutes later it happened again but this time Kit held onto her hand, his eyes still transfixed on the screen. Ali didn't feel uncomfortable with this current situation so decided to just go with it, the relaxed a bit loosening her grip on the boy's hand but was still very much holding it; it was dark in the room so none of the others noticed. They carried on holding hands for the rest of the film.

They then started to watch a comedy film, something that Kizzy had suggested; the whole group was in fits of laughter with tears streaming down their eyes. Kit couldn't help but notice how bright Ali's eyes had gone from the tears that had formed within them; he also couldn't help but notice Ali wriggling every five minutes because she couldn't get comfortable. Kit decided to shoot his shot to become closer to Ali.

'Hey' he whispered in her left ear 'you can rest your legs on mine if that would make you more comfortable' she nodded accepting the invitation and swings her legs to rest on the top of Kits thighs. Ali realises that Joe has defiantly noticed this sudden movement but hopes he doesn't say anything, which he doesn't. As Ali places her legs on top of his Kit feels a shock run through his; 'was it nerves?' He thought but didn't want to make any movements that would result in Ali moving from her current position. To make himself feel more comfortable he gently lay his arms over the top of Ali's legs, exchanging a quick smile with her when he did this.

The second film ends and everyone decides to take a 15 minute break to refill their cups or go use the toilet; both Ali and Kit do not want to move from their position however Kit desperately needs the toilet and Ali has suddenly realised that she is desperate for a drink. Ali moves first; swinging her legs off Kit and standing up, she stretches and walks towards the kitchen where Will is refilling everyone's drinks.

'Hey, you okay?' Will asks flashing her a smile

'Yeah of course, why wouldn't I be?' Ali replies reciprocating the same smile Will had sent her.

'I'm just making sure you're okay' Will says while wrapping his arm around her shoulder 'and as your best friend' he whispers in her ear 'I saw the way you and Kit were getting all cosy, you looked really cute together'

'I have no idea what you're trying to insinuate William, I couldn't get comfy and Kit let me rest my legs on him that's all' Ali rolled her eyes at him, filled her glass up with cranberry juice and walked away.

By the time, her and Kit were both back in the living room their spot had been taken on the couch by Bash and Will. Will looked at them smugly and proceeded to use the same line Kit had used earlier 'on your feet you lose your seat, mate, that's the rules'. They ended up grabbing a blanket and some cushions from the couch and sat on the floor, this time they both had their legs stretched out in front of them not being able to return to their last position however their legs were slightly touching and so were there hands that where both laying at the side of them. The room is dark again and everyone is staring at the TV, they both know that no one will notice.

Ali felt sleepy with the warmth of the blanket and the slowness of the film making her feel drowsy. Kit notices this and move his arm to a more comfortable position so that Ali can lead her head on his shoulder which lets her nod off into a light sleep. Kit could hear the little snores coming from the girl as she slept on his shoulder, he believed this could possibly one of the cutest things he'd witnessed, how could someone he's known for only a matter of days make him feel like this? So happy and content. 

When the film finishes everyone decides its time they should go home; Ali wakes up to the noise of everyone moving around and quickly realises she's asleep on Kits shoulder in front of the whole group. She sits up quickly, her face all blushed on one side from where she had been leaning, she quickly stands up to give everyone a hug goodbye whilst Kit dives onto the couch where he will be sleeping tonight. There is already a quilt and pillows on the couch from earlier, he tucks himself under them and shuts off the living room light.

'Good night Alexandra, hope you sleep well in a bed you know should rightfully be mine' Kit says jokingly whilst winking at her.

'NIGHT' Will shouts from his bedroom, to which they both reply.

Ali walks into her room and plonks herself down on the bed.

She can't help but start to question what had happened tonight. She fell asleep on Kits shoulder in front of everyone, was she just tired? Or did Kit really make her feel comfortable enough to fall asleep on him? Thoughts swirled around her mind as she closed her eyes and tried to sleep.