It's the kiss of life - Nathan Sykes

Chapter V

Chapter 5

If there was one thing I hated, it was intruding on other people's privacy. I tended to leave people to do their own thing rather than invade their personal space.

That's why, as I looked around the empty corridor, I immediately felt awkward.

I hesitated in stepping forward, approaching the first door. I carefully opened it, holding my breath.

Toilet.

I moved to the next room; empty.

The third room's door was ajar slightly, and I pushed it open gently.

"She's just so cute!"

"Lucy!" I exclaimed, smiling at my best friend.

"Hi Gemma!" She said, beaming up at me. Her hands were busy holding a small reptile, who seemed to be observing the situation.

"Aw, look at Tia!" I exclaimed, moving forward to touch the creature. Jay was smiling proudly.

"Jay, which room is Nathan's?" I asked nonchalantly, still stroking the lizard.

Jay wolf whistled, making my face heat up.

"Not like that!" I protested, glaring at him. He just laughed.

"Sure, sure. It's the door opposite this room. It's messy though, don't say I didn't warn you."

I stood up. "Thank you. See you later Luce." She nodded, too engrossed in Tia and Jay to produce words.

I walked out of the room and shut the door. Well they were certainly cosy. I'd be asking a lot of questions later.

I walked up to the wooden door across the hall, hesitating before knocking.

There wasn't an answer.

I carefully turned the handle, stepping into the dimly lit room.

"Nath?" I whispered, stepping forward. "Hello?"

Suddenly, the door shut behind me. "BOO!" Someone shouted.

I screamed, jumping backwards, slipping on some clothes on the floor, tripping over some unpacked boxes and falling onto the bed.

Laughter erupted from the person in the corner as I turned red in embarrassment.

"Shut up!" I said, hiding my face in the duvet.

"That.. was so... funny!" Nathan laughed, sitting down on the bed next to me, doubling over.

"Seriously!" I said, hitting him with a pillow. He calmed down slowly.

"Sorry, I just couldn't resist." He said. "And then you did that sort of... dance thing and you..." He laughed again.

"Shh!" I said, pulling myself into a sitting position. It was then that I could a glimpse of the clock on the wall.

"Is that the right time?" I asked, mouth agape.

"Yeah, why?" Nathan replied, turning to face me.

"I needed to be home for 6." I stated, staring at the clock.

"It's 7:30..." Nathan said, stating the obvious.

"Sh--ugar..." I said, standing up. "I need to go! My mum will think I'm dead!"

Nathan laughed, and stood up.

"Well come on then! Hurry hurry!" Nathan joked, literally pushing me out of the room.

"Lucy!" I said, laughing and resisting as he tried to push me down the staircase.

"Go get her! Quick!"