Bejeweled- The lucky one season 2

Kissing conversation

The lucky one chapter 15

May 26th 

Claire’s POV

When I was little I thought I would never again have a friend connection like I did with …… But here I am with my new best friend Ethan. Even though he's 2 years older than me we talk like we have known each other forever and share lots of TV and music tastes so it's easy for us to spend the several hours  backstage just watching movies, series and internet gossip between jam sessions.

I really enjoy his company except when he's moody because his football team loses in the NFL. I don't give a shit about football so I just let him talk and ignore it.

Then, he goes on and talks about some things that he used to do on School and we just burst out laughing and we laugh so hard we have to lay down on the floor and look at the sky while we try to stop the pain in our abdomens.

I'm distracted looking at the sky thinking about my dramas when he calls my name.

– Yes?– I answered him.

– What's going on in your head? And don't tell me it's nothing because I can see there's something bothering you.

– It's just that I never kissed and lots of my friends kissed already. And I'm kind of upset for being one of the only ones that never did it.

– Don't rush anything, babe.– He looks at me and a shiver run through my spine. – one day you are going to kiss and the first kiss maybe is something weird but it's way better if you even like the person. It makes it better.

– What do I even do?

– Just let the other person get closer, touch your lips and close your eyes to feel everything.

I try to take in everything he's saying and sigh.

– Growing up is tiring.

We laugh again, this time looking at each other without daring to move a single muscle. We are just too tired today.

Taylor's POV

I'm finishing the last Soundcheck for the show Tonight when something backstage catches my attention.

Outside the stage, between the gates that lead us backstage, I spot Claire and Ethan, and she's laying beside him, their bodys glued, and they seem to be looking at the sky innocently. But she's a little too close to him, and It bothers me. 

Their arms touch but neither of them seem conscious about it and I decide to sit on the floor and spy on them.  It's not mature for my age to spy on teenagers but she's my little sister and he's a boy full of hormones with an almost adult body, so I'm a little bit protective over her. She's far too young to be involved with relationships and kisses and cuddles.

I don't know how much time I spent watching them until Claire decided to get up and piggyback him. I don't know where they are going but that's enough for me, I'm having a conversation with her about boys. I guess they are friends and all that but she's too intimate of this boy. I'm not going to mom with this report because I don't want to worry her but I'm certainly suspicious about these two. I have goosebumps thinking she might have her first kiss anytime soon. Dear God, she's growing up faster than I thought…

– Hey, finally found you, why you are alone here?– Tree comes to me.

I sigh.

– I'm worried about Claire.

– Of course you are, she's a teenager, teenagers are instantly sources of worry. What 's going on?

– I spied her and this boy, Ethan. He's 14 or 15 I don't know for sure, but he's almost a man, and they are far too intimate for me. Claire was just laying by his side, literally glued on him, watching the sky and then they got up and instead of walking Claire just piggy backed him.

– I get where you are going. Do you think she kissed him already?

– Damn, I hope not, she's far too young for this. But either way I feel like I might have a conversation with her about boys. Mom already has other concerns so I think I'm assuming this job. She's literally a kid, Tree, for God sakes.

– Taylor, the kids of her age are already having sex.

– Tree, what the fuck? Don't even mention that again or I might throw up. – I shake my head while having a gulp of water.

– Well, talk to her then, make sure she gets informed about what comes with romances, and how important it is to wait a little more to experience it. I did it with Sunny when I found out she was kissing with tongues already.

– Damn, she's just 13, just a year older than Claire.

– Exactly. But me and her father are keeping an eye close to make sure they just date under our or his parents' eagle's eyes. And the school has zero tolerance to romance so we are safe.

– I waited 21 years to do It and I wish I had waited more. Teenagers are really immature to deal with what comes with sex, responsibility, etc. – I say and Tree agrees.

– Talk to her then, If she doesn't listen to you talk with her mom.

– Mom would have a heart attack seeing Claire kissing someone at twelve years old.– I joke and follow Tree back to my dressing room where my team is already waiting for me.

Making a mental note to talk to Claire tomorrow when we get home, I take a deep breath and start to get ready for my show.

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– Guys, I'm taking a shower and going straight to bed. Bye.– Mom says Claire and I throw ourselves in the couch, saying goodbye to mom and waiting for the cats to Join us on the couch too.

Surprisingly, Meredith lays next to me and I pet her while I try to find words to talk with Claire about dating.

– Hey, Claire, so what's about that boy, Ethan? Is he a good guy?

– He 's great, Tay! He's really fun and smart, a really good talker and we are having loads of fun backstage. It's nice having other friends other than Victor.

I sigh.

– So you just want to be her friend, right?

– Of course Tay, why?

– Nothing, I was just worried that you two were far too intimate. Please promise you are going to wait a bit more before kissing and dating someone?

She burst out laughing and I felt my heart full of relief.

– What? Do you think I want to date Ethan?!

– I mean, you guys are too close, and always laughing together, and you Piggy backed him, I mean, I got worried that maybe you wanted something more with him.

– Don't worry, Tay, I'm not in love with anyone, I don't want to date anyone,like ever. But can I ask you a question?

– Yes.

– What does kissing feel like?

She shot this one at me and I got closer to her, embracing her little head on my lap, relieved that she never kissed.

– When you like the person, it feels like a million stars shining and butterflies in your stomach. It feels like you belong in this person’s arms and you want to keep it like this forever.

– And If you don't like the person?

– Then you will probably feel nothing. – I say honestly.

We stay in a comfortable silence and she changes the subject, clearly indicating to me this conversation is over. Well, I'm extremely relieved that she hasn't kissed yet and she assured me she doesn't like him like that, so I gotta accept this as true and move on, but I'll make sure to keep an eye on these kids from time to time. You never know with boys.

AN: Hey guys I'm back! Just a small filling chapter for you. Lots of interesting stuff coming. See you whenever I can.