the month of freedom [c.h]

1.4

I wasn't left waiting. By the time I had arrived where Calum had asked me to, he was already propped against the wall. He stilled looked extremely tired and if anything, he smelt even more like alcohol. It was making me feel sick just walking towards him.

He wobbled a bit, walking towards me as I walked to him. He placed a hand on my face, stroking at my cheek slightly.

My stomach fluttered. I felt awkward but it didn't feel wrong. I don't suppose it should feel wrong, Calum and I had become closer these past couple of days. I didn't know that much about him but I kind of figured out how he acts.

He pulled away quickly, biting his lip and wiping his eyes, "Did you have a good day?"

I snorted, "This is school we're talking about."

"Right," He sighed, "I don't spend enough time here but I still know it's shit."

I nodded, placing my hands in my pockets and going back and forth on my heels. Calum pulled out a cigarette and offered me one. I took it gratefully.

"So, what are we gonna do today?"

Calum lit his cigarette, "Hopefully you won't get too scared."

"What do you mean?" I asked as we started to walk.

Calum walked ahead for a moment, prolonging my exit so it looked like we weren't together. I didn't see Luke but he was probably too busy with stupid Sarah. Sadly, I had my last class of the day with her and all she would do was talk about her party and Luke and shoes and more Luke. I kind of really needed this cigarette.

Calum walked closer to me once we were further away from the school, his shades now sitting happily on his rather adorable nose.

"We're gonna hit the shop up there," He loosely smirked, "We're gonna have a five finger discount today."

"We're gonna steal?" I basically shouted.

Calum pushed me against a wall, placing a hand over my mouth. My heart was beating extremely fast. Somehow stealing had never crossed my mind when I agreed to TMOF with Calum. I didn't really think he did it. I was wrong.

"It's not that bad." He shrugged, letting his hand drop from my face.

He paced forward, looking around slightly. I found it quite hard to keep up with his walking.

"What are we gonna steal?" I whispered, grabbing his arm for support.

He didn't push me away. In fact, in some ways he pulled me closer. He smelt terrible.

"Some alcohol, a few condoms." He shrugged, whispering into my ear.

Some breath caught in my throat, "Condoms?"

He nodded enthusiastically, basically dragging me across the floor. I didn't feel comfortable with Calum stealing condoms in front of me. The idea of Calum having sex made me shiver a little.

The shop arrived quicker than I had wanted it to. Calum seemed more determined than ever, pulling me into the shop and dropping my arm. I walked around like a lost puppy. I was following him around the tiny store and it was weird.

He knew where he was going, automatically heading to the alcohol aisle. I bit my lip awkwardly trying not to make eye contact with the nice looking lady at the counter. She was hidden behind a large cash register, not paying attention to the store. She wasn't young, but she wasn't very old either.

"Which one?" Calum whispered, pointing between a bottle of Jack Daniels and a bottle of Bourbon Whiskey.

I shrugged, "Jack."