Slow Me Down

Chapter 24

TRIGGER WARNING: SELF-HARM/INJURY

Unbeknownst to the two teens, the music did not keep a certain set of prying ears away from their conversation. Seeing the two so close together this past week was beginning to strike a nerve in someone. Someone who had previously been in love with Foster was hearing about how their sexual endeavors meant nothing to him. Hearing him confess his love to some random ugly girl stoked the fire inside this person's heart. They were not going to sit back and watch Foster 'fall in love' with someone other than her. 

The constantly being around each other, holding hands, laughing at inside jokes, and shit like that was fine. It was cutesy and everyone experiences puppy love at some point in their life. That wasn't what bothered her. It was the fact that all of the time she spent trying to get Foster's attention was being snapped away from her like she meant nothing at all. That is the straw that broke the camel's back. 

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Foster and Claudia exit Joe's vehicle, giving waves and hugs to the new friends. Joe might have been abrasive at first, but once you get to know him a little better you can see why he acted how he did. He and Micah have been playing a cat and mouse game for a bit and so he has heard about Claudia. In fact, Micah talks about C like she has known her for years and so Joe was just making sure that Foster was going to treat her right. Because if anything were to happen to Micah's friend, Joe was prepared to unleash his fury on whoever that perpetrator may be. 

Joe's car pulls away from the curb, leaving Foster and Claudia to themselves. Foster wraps his arms around C's waist and pulls her to his chest. C giggles, breathing in that forest smell that always manages to soothe her. Foster holds her like this for a few moments longer before pulling away and looking down at C.

"Should we head inside? It's getting a bit cold and although you look incredible in my jacket, you would look even more incredible without anything at all," Foster smirks and lifts C by her waist, planting a hot wet kiss on her. C moans quietly into Foster's mouth as he teases her lips with his tongue. Foster starts to stumble back towards the home, keeping C's body flush against his chest. 

Unlocking a door while occupied by other activities is much harder than he initially anticipates so Foster reluctantly breaks the kiss to let them inside. He shuts the door and turns the lock. Upon hearing the snap of the deadbolt locking into place, he turns back to C. His hungry eyes take in C's form. All the dancing, singing, and shouting of the dance left her hair a bit messy, her cheeks a bit flushed, and her dress a bit ruffled. 

"Fuck. C you have no idea what you are doing to me right now." C giggles and grabs for Foster's hand, pulling him up to the living space above the craft store. Once they are inside Sylvia greets them from the dining table. 

"I'm glad to see you guys made it home safely. Now I can finally get some rest. I know I didn't need to be worried because I know you guys are responsible young almost-adults, but I am still a mom and you guys are still under my care. Sleep well, you guys." With that Sylvia stands from her seat and walks towards the other end of the loft to her room to retire for the night. 

Foster winks at C and heads to his room. C stands in the living room, unsure of whether she should follow him or head to her room to get changed. After a few minutes of deliberation, she makes her way to her room.