His Dusk, Her Dawn (Completed)

Chapter 14

Mariah
A few days later

I picked up my phone in class. ANOTHER message from Lazarus. I wish he would take the hint.

Laz: Can you PLEASE just talk to me?
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Laz: You can't ignore me forever Mariah.
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The bell rang for lunch and I stood up gathering my stuff. I had to stop by my locker first to drop off some stuff when I saw Luna walk past me.

We hadn't talked since the fight but I couldn't just kick her out on the street so she was still in the house. I hadn't seen Laz over there anymore but I didn't put it past them.

I was gone more cause I picked up more hours. I needed a distraction.

It hit me so hard that I wasn't prepared. I didn't even know I felt that strong for him. Guess I was wrong.

I bent down in my locker and put my books from my last class away and exchanged them for new ones.

When I stood up I dropped one right on my toe.

"Fuuuuhhh." I sucked the air in between my teeth. My toe throbbed.

A hand reached for the book handing it to me.

"Um..here you go. You okay?" Laz spoke softly.

I grabbed the book from him and nodded closing the locker back. "Yeah.....thanks."

I walked off. I didn't want to look at him let alone have a conversation. I knew seeing his pretty eyes would make my heart numb to whatever he had to say. I wasn't ready to be friends again.

"Mariah! Wait!." he jogged catching up to me.

Oh god no.

I kept my pace as he walked next to me.

"How you been? Are you okay?"

I kept my answers dry and short.
"Fine and yes. Now please leave me alone."

He grabbed my hand pulling me back. My clumsy kicked in and I stumbled right into his arms.

God why do you always smell so good.

"Oh. I'm sorry you good?" he asked quickly.

"Yes. Yes Lazarus I'm fine. I've been fine. And I'm going to be fine okay. Just leave me alone. You picked who you wanted." I spat angrily.

"What do you mean Mariah? You never let me know you were an option."

He had a point but he was still stupid.

"Ughh you're so stupid Laz. The movies....all the texts....and then you came over the night before prom?! You made me feel like you felt the same way and that's fucked up Laz."

He looked away sadly. Then he stepped closer to me palming my cheek in his hand.

What the hell?? When did he get so bold??

My eyes stared into his. My attention being stolen. I was captivated by his stare.

He spoke lowly. "I always felt that way about you Mariah. I didn't thinn you wanted somebody like me that's why we stay friends so long. But dont ever think that I never loved you cause I did. I still do but it's too late now."

He looked away.

"My heart is....divided. Now....now I'm stuck. Please don't hate me. I still miss you being my best friend." his thumb rubbed my cheek softly before he pulled his hand down.

Damnit shit fuck

"Yeah. I miss you too Laz." I breathed out in defeat.

He tilted his head at me. "Friends?"

*sigh*
"Yeah. Friends BUT not best friends. You gotta earn it again."

A smile creeped across his face. "I'll take that. I'll take acquaintance at this point."

We laughed together.
"Come on. Let's goto lunch."
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Luna
We sat in my bedroom. Me laying on his back while he sketched and I finished reading the homework.

"Fuck. I hate fucking school. I can't wait to graduate." I said exasperated with this book.

"Yeah. I feel you. Graduation is right around the corner though."

I sucked my teeth. "Yeah. Wateva. Whatchu drawing over there?"

I put the book down and laid down next to him observing what was on the pad.

"Nothin.....just light work."

Even his light work was beautiful. I dont know how he did it.

"Well....if it's light then why dont youuu...." I closed the book and rolled him to the side face me. "Show me some attention."

He smirked and said sarcastically "Don't I give you enough of MY time Lu? You don't see me asking for all your time do you?"

I punched his shoulder "Don't be tryna play me Laz."

He laughed and grabbed me into a hug rolling my body on top of his. He was warm and his heartbeat bounced against his chest.

He pecked my lips smiling at me. "I'm just playin love. You can get my time wheneva you want."

"Hmmm what else can I get?" I said slyly. I knew exactly what I wanted.

He looked at me confused. "What do you want?"

I kissed his lips slowly stroking his face. Our bodies heated up next to one another. I wrapped my legs around him while still sucking his soft lips.

I wanted his body. Right here and now.

I sat up and slid my shirt off and his eyes got wide. "Wh-what you do-"

"Shh... Let me take care of you." I said lowly leaning down into his ear.

I kissed his neck as his body got comfortable under mine. "You want me?"

He nodded not saying anything.

"You ready?" I figured I should at least ask. Virginity is a pretty important thing to give away. I didn't want him to regret it later on.

I looked him in the eyes searching him for an answer. "Yeah. I'm ready."