Forbidden Love

Under Pressure ~ Ch. 10

Regina avoided the statement you proposed, she knew deep down she deserved better but would never admit it. You noticed the blonde looking at the alarm clock next to your bed that read 11:36. The night was coming to a close.

"I should probably get back home," Regina said sadly.

You would've offered her to stay and cuddle but you didn't want to make it more difficult for the girl. You nodded in agreement and helped her put her clothes back on.

You both got off the bed, "I'll make sure to return your clothes soon." Her voice was slightly above a whisper and she looked down at her feet. You cupped her chin to look into her puppy dog eyes, which made your heartache.

"Keep them. They look better on you, anyway." The blonde's mood instantly changed and she smiled at you. You rested your hands on her face as she rested her hands on your hips. Leaning in you embraced in a sweet hug, trying to squeeze together like puzzle pieces.

You muttered next to her ear, "What's gonna happen tomorrow at school?"

"What do you mean?" Regina asked, stroking your back.

"Well, I'm assuming you'll go back to being a bitch to me."

Regina stopped her movements, you could tell she was thinking long and hard but you knew she would have to maintain her reputation at school.

"I thought you liked it when I was mean to you." You both chuckled.

You kissed her cheek, "Just go easy on me tomorrow, please?" The Queen Bee nodded.

You couldn't quite explain it but you felt safe in Regina's arms and you both gazed at each other with such care and respect that it made the whole world stop in its tracks. You've always struggled with saying goodbye and now would be very evident of that. Your thumb caressed Regina's bottom lip, desperately wanting to kiss her. The Queen Bee slowly leaned in, grazing your lips but never interlocking them. It was as if there was a force field keeping you from kissing the woman of your dreams.

Simultaneously, you both pushed into one another, kissing with delicacy. It was the softest kiss you've ever experienced. The kiss turned into multiple pecks, not wanting your lips to come apart for good. Sighing, you pulled back, "I'll walk you out."

It was like you could hear Regina's heart shatter right in front of you. Grabbing her hand you led her down the stairs, being extra careful not to wake your parents. Stepping outside a shiver ran down your spine by how cold it was. You urged Regina to get in the car so she wouldn't freeze to death.

You noticed the blonde reaching down in her glove compartment and pulling out concealer. "Here, take this. I don't want people spreading rumors about you." You thanked the girl and watched her drive off.

Boy, tomorrow was going to be different.

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You have no idea what gave you the strength to show up at school but it being a Friday you thought you could handle the wrath of Regina George. You stood by your locker with Whitney, who had not stopped asking you what happened yesterday between you and Regina.

"It was nothing, she offered to get me lunch for fixing her car and that was it." Whitney could tell you were lying but she had also spotted red marks on your neck so she knew for sure you weren't telling the truth.

"Yeah, alright. And what about those hickeys on your neck, who gave you those?" Whitney sarcastically said, knowing the answer already.

Your face turned red but you still wanted to keep Regina's sexuality a secret, "I uh...met up with a girl last night." You lied through your teeth, Whitney rolled her eyes but before she could say anything else the bell rang.

Shutting your locker you felt someone shoulder bump you causing your books to fall out of your hands. "Watch it, nerd." Grethen snickered. Reaching down you glanced up to see The Plastics giggling. Regina slightly turned her head back giving you a faint apologetic look. You sighed giving her a quick smile, indicating to her that you were alright.

"Ok, what was that?!" Whitney yelled in a whisper as you picked up your books.

"What was what?" You questioned.

"That look Regina just gave you, she looked like she actually felt bad for you." Whitney was getting irritated being lied to. Yes, she is your best friend but you just can't tell her yet. You shrugged and walked to class.

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Regina's heels echoed across the empty halls as she strutted to the bathroom.

"I need to talk to you, G." Shane Ohman shouted down the hall.

A shiver ran down the blonde's spine, stopping her in her tracks. She composed herself by taking a deep breath in, remembering who she was, and turning to look at the boy with an ugly mullet.

"What do you want now Shane?" Regina crossed her arms.

"Care to explain why my little brother has a black eye and got his camera stolen?" Shane moved closer to the girl.

Regina titled her head, "I don't know anything about that, maybe he was poking his head into someone else's business."

"Look, I really don't want to do this, but if you don't give back the camera, then I'll tell the whole school who you were with last night."

Regina gulped.

"And who was I with last night?" The blonde questioned.

The taller boy shrugged, "My brother said the person who punched him had a hoodie on that said North Shore Women's Soccer. So I'm assuming you've been doing some experimenting huh?" His eyes narrowed.

Regina could feel her anger coming through, her nostrils flared but at the same time, she was utterly terrified that someone caught onto her secret act.

Shane leaned in close, "You know, I could always straighten you back, Regina." He whispered condescendingly.

"You're a dick." She spat and walked away with tears welling up in her eyes.

"You have till Monday, G!" His voice echoes throughout the halls.

Regina pulled out her pink phone and sent a text to Y/N.

Meet me in the janitor's closet NOW!!!

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Authors Note:

Sorry, it took me a while to upload this chapter! I've been super busy with classes/film sets so I haven't had time to write as much as I would like to. Also, my school's power went out during the weekend so that's another factor, so lovely. :)))

Angst plus maybe a bit of smut next chapter?? :0000

ALSO!!! THANK YOU ALL FOR 3.7K READERS THATS INSANE. I really hope you all enjoy this story, I am having a blast writing this :)