Twin Entanglement [C]

Chapter 5 - Considerate Aquaintance

[I took a bit longer to write this chapter, had some trouble finding the right way to write it out... anyway enjoy! Don't be shy to tell me what's missing or what's wrong!!]

My head was pounding, the painkillers now fully worn off. Standing was difficult, but I had to make it to the car at least. Fumbling in my pockets trying to find my phone, I barely noticed the big frame that stood in my way.

“Hey! Watch where- Amy? You okay?”

I hardly heard the low tone of Trevor’s voice as he steadied me against his chest, saving me from toppling to the ground.

“Sorry, I didn’t see you there….”  I replied softly, pulling out of his arms and steadying myself. Looking around I found myself in the dimly lit corridor that led to the entrance. Sighing in relief I moved towards it, already feeling the relief of my escape from this horrid party. A sharp pain in my side forced me to lean against the wall as I moved too quickly.

“Are you alright?”

I looked up, startled to see that Trevor was still nearby. I looked passed him, sure Trish would be around. I caught sight of a redheaded cheerleader I didn’t recognise just as she rounded the corner and vanished from my shaking sight. Trevor seemed at ease with the whole situation and I couldn’t care less about what was going on right now, not with a headache and side pain ripping me apart.

“Where’s Trish? I asked plainly. I didn’t have time to beat around any bushes. I was in pain and coming to this party had been a bad idea, in more way than one…

As if echoing my sadness a sharp sting laced through my neck. I could feel Trevor watching me as he replied, his tone softening.

“I lost her in the crowd, I can call her.” Trevor reached towards me as I began swaying. I allowed him to move me to a chair closer to the door. So close…

Nodding I closed my eyes as he stood and vanished from the corridor. Massaging my temples brought mild relief over my headache, but my thoughts made it difficult to enjoy even that relief.

I had always known Randy liked Mia. It had been one of the many discoveries I made while always watching her and seeing how I always strived to have the best seat, it wasn’t long before I noticed someone else using the same seat. Not to mention Randy was horrible at hiding his feelings. Mia was most likely the only one who didn’t know.

But Randy had stepped far closer than I ever could get, he went through the brother and because of that friendship he had created, an opportunity existed for him that I had grown envious of over the years, the close proximity with Mia. However, there had been a price with the method Randy had used. Michael had become a good friend, one whom it was near impossible to betray.

Still, I never failed to see the longing in Randy’s eyes as he watched Mia and the care with which he treated her. In most ways, it was the reasons I found it easier to stand his presence around her, so long as she had someone to look out for her and care for her to that extent, least something go wrong.

My heart ached as I remembered the desire in his eyes as he had watched Mia across the pool. That one look filled with love and hope somehow seemed to wipe away a whole afternoon of happiness where Mia had accompanied me in the infirmary, ensuring that my injuries were not serious.

I smiled as I remembered her scolding when I saved her.

“Why did you do that!?” her eyes were round in disbelief as she glared at me, anger and concern swirling in their blue depths. We lay at the bottom of the flight of stairs on the second floor of the school building. The cafeteria one floor down and twelve classes away, give or take a few bathrooms in between.