First Time

Surrender

Welp this chapter wasn't even supposed to be posted but I'm doing this for a friend of mines since its her birthday 2'mr so happy birthday Kimberley . Wattpad won't let me tag you in it so yeah. A gift from me to you.

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Chapter 25: Surrender

Warning: chapter contains slight mention of rape

The lights turned off, and during the confusion Karen felt an arm go around her waist, yanking her forward. She could feel someone's lips upon hers', and thinking it to be Mal's she didn't pull away. The lights returned, much to everyone's relief, and Karen slowly opened her eyes, expecting to be greeted by the eyes of her boyfriend. She was beyond shocked to see that it was Vic holding her.

"What the hell!" screamed Mal, taking Karen by the arm and pulling her away. He stepped in front of her, separating her from Vic. "What do you think you're doing kissing my girlfriend like that?!"

Vic ignored him, his eyes trying to get a hold of Karen. "Karen? Karen, say something to me."

Her fingers lightly touched her lips, her eyes wide. Say something? What did he expect her to say after the stunt he just pulled? She couldn't even think straight...

"Hey, don't talk to her," Mal demanded, shoving Vic with both hands. ""Who do you think you are?"

"I think I'm the guy who's been there for her while you've been off playing music at some fancy school!" Vic snapped. "Now get out of my way-"

Mal blocked him, fist clenched. "Stay the hell away from my girlfriend!"

Finally fed up with Mal's interference Vic shoved him. "Make me!"

Mal accepted the challenge and raised his fist, prepared to strike, but Karen latched onto his arm. "Mal, don't!"

He looked at her in shock and couldn't help but glare. "Why not? He deserves it!"

"Because I'm asking you!" she yelled. "Please... don't hurt him."

Mal stiffened at that, and though apprehensive of what could happen next he took a step back. Once she was sure that Mal would stay put, Karen turned to Vic and couldn't help but notice how the corners of his lips began to turn upwards. It infuriated her... and so, she punched him as hard as she could, striking him in his cheek.

She glared at him. "You're the worse, Victor Stone!"

She turned from him then, grabbing Mal's hand, and exited as fast as she could with lowered eyes. Those around them had grown quiet as they watched, but now that it was over they returned to their own business, only briefly mentioning what had transpired.

"Man, I would hate to be that guy," said one boy in the crowd, referring to Vic as the former football star exited the ballroom with a hand touching his wounded cheek. He chuckled and took a sip of his beer.

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With midnight rapidly approaching Raven went in search of Joey. Although her friends were looking forward to having their kisses at midnight, Raven didn't really care if she were to partake in the tradition or not. Making memories with Joey alone would be enough for her, but she had to find him first. As she poked her head in rooms upstairs she wished that Joey would be in a better mood than earlier. Hopefully Alain had found him and was able to lift his spirits.

Raven opened the door on her right side and poked her head in. The room was empty save for the grand piano. She walked over to it, brushing her fingers against the polished wood and smiled lightly. If only if Joey were here, she thought, he would love this beautiful instrument. She made a mental note to bring him back here after she found him.