My life as Scarlett Ryder.

Chapter 12

Scarlett's P.O.V

"It's so beautiful." I commented, taking in the breath taking scene infront of me. There before my eyes was a small waterfall leading into a small lake surrounded with many trees and soft green grass.

There was a red blanket with two tubs full of food in the middle of it. Chase scratched his neck awkwardly. "Sorry if it's too cheesy or cliché for you. I couldn't think of anyth-" I cut him off by pressing my lips to his cheek, which silenced him. I wasn't much but it showed my appreciate what he'd done.

He blushed and smiled shyly. I laughed at how timid he acted. We sat down on the blanket and he opened one of the tubs. "Sorry I had to use tubs because I couldn't find any..." He trailed off and I laughed.

"It's fine." I smiled. He nodded and took out some bread rolls filled with different fillings. I took a ham one and started munching away.

"So, how did Blake take it?" I asked, a cheeky grin plastered in my face. Chase chuckled at me and shrugged. "Ah, I dunno. But from my point of view, it didn't go too well. He slapped me across the face when you were with Marielle but I just hit him back, so that backfired." I gasped and turned to Chase.

"He hit you?" I asked, astonished. I never thought Blake would go slow as to slap his own brother.

"And then cussed me and told me to, and I quote, 'stay away from "my" girl or you'll be in big trouble.' So naturally I told him to get lost and I'll go out with whoever I want to." I nodded and sighed.

"Is he normally that horrid to you?"

Chase bit his bottom lip slightly (which looked amazing) and then his eyes met mine. He nodded. "Yeah."

"Since when?" I asked. Was it a recent thing or had it been going on for a long time before? I don't ever recall having a memory of the Winter brothers having a fight. Maybe it's been since I came here... Holy crap! Maybe I'm the cause for their falling-outs!

"Since I was 13 and he was 12. We had one huge fight and we've never been close again. I realised what he really is, a liar." I frowned and wondered why on earth Chase would call Blake a liar. But I decided against asking.

We ate chocolate rolls and strawberries, my favourite fruit. I groaned and laid my back against the gentle blanket. Chase copied my movements and I turned to look at him.

I bit my bottom lip to stifle my giggles but Chase noticed. He frowned at me. "What?"

"You have some chocolate smeared on your face." I leaned towards him and bought my thumb up to his face. I lightly rubbed away the chocolate on his cheek and pulled back. I grinned brightly. "All better." He nodded and wrapped an arm around my shoulder.

I listened to the waterfall gently and closed my eyes. "How did you find this place?"

"Last year, when I was riding on my motorbike I came across here. I was riding away from home because Blake had really pissed me off. I sat down and closed my eyes. It was the most relaxing thing in the world."

I wanted to ask what Blake had done to piss him off but I knew I should save it for another time.

"So this is where you come when you're annoyed?" It was silent so I looked up at Chase to see him nod.

I laid my head on his chest as a breeze started to pick up. A chill ran down my spine, causing me to shiver and cuddle upto Chase more for body warmth.

I felt him move from under me and then a something soft was placed over my shoulders. I opened my eyes and realised that Chase had taken a black zip up hoodie from one of the tubs and draped it over my shoulders.

I smiled and held onto it, wrapping it around my body. It was way too long on my and came down to my thighs. It smelt strongly of Chase, which just made it even better.

Me and Chase laid there for a few more hours and talked. Finally, once it was almost pitch black, we got up.

I grabbed the tubs and he grabbed the blanket. His free arm coiled around my waist as we walked and I couldn't help but grin. The date had gone perfectly.

I put the tubs in the backseat and sat in the passenger seat. Chase got in next to me at the drivers side and started to drive home. I stared out of the window as we passed through a dimly lit village.

There was hardly anyone about and we were the only car on the road.

It was pitch black by the time we got back to the Winter residence and I glanced at the clock on the radio to see it was 12.30pm.

To say I was surprised would be an understatement.

Chase had missed whatever he goes to a night for 2 nights running! I'm glad for it though. He always comes back with bruises and un-healed cuts on his face.

So whatever he does, it's dangerous.

Chase got out of the car before I could react and lifted me out of the car.

"Chase!" I whisper/yelled, not wanting to wake anyone up. He shrugged and held onto me as he locked the car. I wrapped my legs around him and nestled my head in the crook of his neck.

"Blake's spying on us." Chase whispered in my ear and I frowned. "Why?" I whispered back.

"Because he's a freak." I laughed and nodded. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he walked into the warm house.

He closed the door and carried me upstairs my room. He put me down and I instantly felt empty. "Thank you." I said. He gave me a crooked grin and shrugged. He shoved his hands in his pockets. "I was just wondering... If... Uh..."

I laughed. "Spit it out boy!"

"If you would like to go out with me again?" I grinned and nodded. I pecked his cheek. "Definitely."

I turned to go to my room when he stopped me. "What about my hoodie?" I chuckled evily. "It's my hoodie now! I'm keeping it!"

He beamed at me and I smiled, waved and closed the door behind me.

I changed into my pyjamas and slipped his hoodie over the top of my tank top. I curled up in bed when my phone flashed.

From: Chase

Sweet dreams. Hope u had fun today. xx

I mentally 'aww'ed but stopped when I realised that was a extremely girly thing to do.

I clicked on reply and sent a message back.

To: Chase

I had an amazing time, thank u. See you in the morning Ace. x

I locked my phone and fell asleep, wrapped up in Chase's warm hoodie.

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Sorry for the short chapter!!

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