Is It You? (Keaton Stromberg)

WHAT?

Claudia’s P.O.V

            Weeks flew by and Keaton and I had gotten really close. He’d taken me on two dates and we’d almost kissed the first time, but I guess it just meant to happen yet. Our projects were due in two weeks and I wasn’t sure how I’d managed to keep the lying up. It was killing me inside, especially because I knew Keaton trusted me with pretty much everything. I still felt like he wasn’t telling me something, like he wasn’t completely fond of my trust. I couldn’t blame him for it since I’m the one who’s been lying to him for a month now. How did Keaton not know about Noah and I being siblings?  It only made sense that at least he’d seen him once or twice, I mean he’s with Wes like ¾ of the time. Then there was the possibility of him not even knowing Noah had a sister, seeing as I was completely invisible during my elementary and middle school years.

            Today was my third date with Keaton, we were going up to L.A to get some cool photography shots and hike a little bit. People may think it’s somewhat stupid, but Keaton and I are quirky, and that’s how we do things our way. I knew the time to tell Keaton was coming, but I wasn’t really sure how I was going to. The thought of him reacting badly scared the life out of me. What if he didn’t want to see my again? What if he just left me alone? I really didn’t know what to expect, the possibilities and thoughts in my mind were endless… I hope he can eventually forgive me, because everything I said that day at my house, came from the heart. Ever since the first date, since that first smile, my heart had one name written on it. Keaton, Keaton Robert Stromberg.

            I’d been sick for 3 days, which caused me to miss school and dance practice. October in California wasn’t that harsh, which was a shock to me. Back in Sequim everything would be windy and moist by now. I loved fall in Sequim, but fall in Cali didn’t seem too shabby. It was really enjoyable, and I spent weeks in the water after I got my cast taken off. Then the ocean started to get a little chilly, and I wasn’t sure what to do anymore. I wasn’t very talented in the skating/biking area, so I took to the other place I knew, my lovely, cozy dance studio. The school had a built in dance studio with mirrors and bars to practice. I’d spent most weekends there, unless I was with Keaton or the girls, and of course doing homework. I’d started doing ballet in my free time, just because I missed it. Hip hop was fun and all, but ballet was my peace scape. No one had ever seen me dance it before, so it was kind of my own little secret. Like playing guitar, except my guitar was still hidden somewhere in the back of my closet.

            It was a chilly Saturday in Huntington; I’d spent all morning at the studio. Meg had given me the extra keys to the room after we’d come alone one day to put routines together. The girls and I were closer than ever, although I hadn’t seen Katherine in a week and a half or so. I knew she was busy with cheer practice and all; a lot of weight was on her since she was the youngest person to take charge as captain. Judging from what I’d seen her do at games; she was whipping the team into shape. Which was great, because I knew that she really took it seriously.

            Since I was finally able to drive, I could drive anywhere without having to worry about getting picked up and such. I still had to ask my parents for permission, but they were flexible with me as long as I kept my grades up. I parked my car in the driveway, and made my way to the house. I announced that I was home, but was greeted with no response. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d spent time with my family. It was probably before the move, because ever since then, things had gotten busy for all of us. I missed being able to go out for frozen yoghurt with my mom, but I understood that she had a job to do, and she loved it.

            I went to the backyard to soak up some sun before I went to get ready. However, my plans were quickly vanished when I was greeted by an unexpected surprise in the pool. A surprise in the form of two people, making out in my pool. Those two people who happened to be my brother and one of my best friends. Two people who were Noah, and Katherine.

“WHAT IN THE” yeah that wasn’t a very good reaction. But what was I supposed to do? Have these two been sneaking around? As soon as they heard my piercing scream echo through the backyard, they split from each other.

“Okay so is anyone going to tell me what the hell is going on here?”

“Oh um okay so” they said at the same time, wow that’s creepy.

“One. At. A. Time”

“Ok fine we may be dating” Kat interrupted.

“YOU TWO ARE WHAT?!”

“Dating” Noah finished my sentence while getting out of the pool.

“WHAT THE-“ I was interrupted by Noah covering my mouth with his hand.

He started speaking.

“Ok look, we didn’t want you to find out like this, but I really like her and I know she’s your friend and all, but come on. Don’t hate on me because I like her. I can’t really control who I like, so please don’t make a fuzz about it. We were going to tell you, but we needed to find the right time.”

I bit his finger.

“Claudia what the hell?!?!”

“That’s what you get for covering my mouth”

“Ok sorry, but I’m serious”

“I know”

“So?”

“So what?”

“Are you going to tell anyone?”

“No.”

“Please don- wait what?”

“I said no. I’m not going to tell anyone, because I know you care about her”

“Thank you”

“BUT, if you hurt her, I will disown you as my brother”

“Ouch Claude, that’s a little harsh”

“That’s what you get for not telling me, ok whatever go back to the pool, you’re wet”

            With that, he pranced back to the pool and they started kissing again. I didn’t want to watch them suck their faces off each other. Instead I went up to my room and did something I hadn’t done in a very long time, I took my guitar out of the closet. I somehow managed to tune it and found the chords to one of my favorite songs online. (Song version in the side bar).  I stayed playing for a while, and then decided to get ready for my date with Keaton.

I BET NO ONE SAW THAT COMING LOL

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