Run

Chapter Twenty-One

RUN 

By Elissa Evenson

Chapter Twenty-One: STACY

Stella walked into my room with a giant smile on her face.

"I take it the date went ok?"

"It was absolutely amazing!" She gushed. "Everything was perfect." I smiled at her.

"Good. I want everything perfect for my little sister." Stacy had flopped down on the bed. She didn't even glare at me when I called her "my little sister."

"Yeah." She said dreamily. I chuckled at her. She sat up and looked at me confused. "What?"

"Oh nothing... It's just your so out of it, it's funny." She just said "oh" and went back to daydreaming. I checked myself out in the mirror, then went to find Mason.

I was wearing a pair of plaid pajama bottoms, a green tank top, and a messy bun.

I found Mason in the kitchen; typical. When he turned around and saw me, he ran up and picked me up, swinging me in a circle. I giggled. Mason was so romantic; I loved it!

"I missed you so much." He whispered and nuzzled his face into my neck. I giggled and tried pushing his head away, but he was too strong.

"You're not getting rid of me that easily." He said smiling. He nuzzled his head even closer and I started hitting his head softly.

"Owie." He said in a babyish tone.

"You sound like such a child!" I chuckled. Mason joined me and his breath tickled my neck. I couldn't resist but kiss his cheek.

"Aw come on!" He said. "I want a REAL kiss!" I giggled and then kissed him on the lips softly. I was about to pull away when he pulled me closer, deepening the kiss. After a moment or two we pulled away, both of us breathless.

"Now that's what I was talking about." He said with a smirk.

"Oh shut up." I said smacking his shoulder. He chuckled his cute laugh that I love. I wrapped my arms around his neck and put my head on his chest. He put his arms around my waist and his heart beat quickened a little. I smiled at the effect I had on him. I decided to have some fun with him and play a little dirty. I bit my lip to stop from smiling.

I leaned in close to Mason and breathed softly in his ear. I heard him inhaled sharply and I almost laughed. He was too cute. I put my hand on his muscular chest, and slowly rubbed it in a circular motion. I slid my hand down his back. I nibbled softly on his ear and he groaned softly. It was so much fun to mess with Mason! I stopped nibbling his ear and moved my head to nibble his other ear. My mouth barely grazed his cheeks and jawline. I started to nibble his other ear playfully when he whispered to me.

"Stacy, stop. You're so irresistible. I can't be doing anything more with you." I smiled, satisfied with my "work." He glared at me. "Oh I see, this was your plan."

"Maybeeee..."

"Pfff." He scoffed. "Well I have to go do homework, so I'm going up to my room now."

"Ok, fiiiine." I said.

"Thank you. I'll see you in the morning." He gave me a quick peek on the lips before walking up to his room. I went up to my room and checked the time. It was 9:26 pm, but I was tired so I decided to go to sleep. Stella wasn't the only one who fell asleep with a smile on her face that night.

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When I woke up, I stretched my arms and yawned. I could smell bacon and eggs cooking. Mmm, I thought. I love bacon! I quickly brushed my hair and then went downstairs.

"Good morning." I said chirpily.

"Good morning." Mason and Jane greeted me. I smiled at them. Jane brought me a plate of bacon and eggs. I smiled and told her thanks. I took one bite of the steamy eggs and I found myself in breakfast heaven.

"These are so delicious!" I shouted out, my mouth full of egg. I know, I know, not good manners, but YOU should've tried those delicious eggs! Jane chuckled.

"Thank you, I'm glad you like them." I blushed a little, then tuned towards Mason. He was almost finished and only had a piece of bacon left.

"I'll finish that for you." I said with a smirk, even though I had hardly even taken a few bites of breakfast.

"Uh un! There is nooooo way you are eating MY bacon!" I laughed at him. I made my fingers do a little walk towards his plate, in an attempt to steal his bacon. He hissed at me and put his hands over his plate.

"Hisssss! My bacon! No one touches my precious babies!" I laughed at his overprotectiveness. While I was laughing, he took a piece of MY bacon and crammed it in his mouth before I could protest.

"Ohhh nooo!" I said shaking my finger at him. "Ain't nobody who's gonna steal my bacon and live to tell the tale." Mason chuckled and then stopped and widened his eyes when he realized I was serious.

"Aw crap." He muttered, his mouth full if my bacon. He quickly got up and ran away from me.

"Get back her you bacon thief! I'M NOT DONE WITH YOU!" I hobbled through the house, chasing Mason. My leg hurt, but I was not about to let him get away with steaing my bacon. He was about to lock himself in his room, when I caught up to him.

"Nobody," I muttered out of breath. "Steals my bacon." I jumped on top of him a jabbed my elbows into his chest.

"Ow! Ow! Stacy! OW! GET OFF OF ME!" He yelped. I reluctantly got off of him.

"That outta teach you." I smirked at him. I heard him mutter something along the lines of 'yeah, I guess.' I chuckled at him. Mason came up and gave me a hug from behind.

"I like a girl who can defend her bacon." I could hear the smirk in his voice.

"Oh really?" I said sarcastically.

"Oh yes." Was all he said. I smiled and just stood in his arms for a little bit. He sighed. "I should probably go to school. At least it's Friday, after today it's the weekend!" I gave Mason a quick kiss and let him get ready.

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While Mason was gone, I didn't do very much. Stella had told me about the library, so I went in there to find a book to read. I was still ready when Mason came home.

"Hey Stacy." I looked up from the book I was reading, Because of Winn-Dixie.

"Hey Mason." I set my book down and gave him a quick hug. "How was your day?" He shrugged.

"Pretty good. Hey, there's a party tonight at my friend's house. Do you want to come?" I hesitated.

"Well, I don't know. I-I wouldn't know anyone there."

"Oh come on! It'll be fun!" I was still indecisive. He seemed to be able to tell I was on the verge of going. "Please Stacy." He said looking at me with adorable puppy eyes. How could I say no to those beautiful green eyes? I sighed.

"What about my leg?" I asked him. He thought about it for a moment. Then he smiled.

"Well I seem to remember you chasing me through the house about bacon. Your leg didn't seem to hurt then." He replied with a smirk. Darn. Busted. I sighed.

"Oh alright! Why not?" Mason pumped his fist in the air.

"Yes! You'll enjoy it, I promise."

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