Fade Away

Chapter 8| The Date

It's Halloween. Normally, I would be really excited, but since this is my first date, I'm extremely nervous. I'm not nervous about whether or not he likes me but I'm worried that he'll find out the only reason I said yes to him was because I can't say no. 

Bella showed up at my house two hours early to make sure I was doing okay. She then proceeded to force me into the dress we bought two days ago. It was pretty, and perfect for Halloween. I was going as Harley Quinn and that meant Hades was going to be Joker. Perfect.

The dress was split between red and black colors and I was wearing converse underneath. Bella insisted she do my makeup, but I knew I was extremely capable of getting it to match Harley Quinn's. Smudging it was easy though- all I needed to do was cry. And man, was I ready.

By the end of the two hours, I was proud to say that I had at least looked a little like the goddess herself and Bella was ready too. She was going as an angel and of course she had a date- Matthew. But before we left, Bella handed me a bracelet with the following letters- Puddin'. Before I could ask her anything, she said, 'Hades wanted you to have it. He was too shy to give it to you himself so he told me to give it to you instead.' 

I was flattered. That was sweet of him. Guess he's not much of a jerk when it comes to me. But inside, I melted. However, that did not mean I had any feelings for him. 'Thanks.' I say to her, grabbing the bracelet and putting it on after removing the one I always wear. But it was too late by the time I realized that this was the first time I had removed it in years for reasons that did not involve taking a bath or whatnot. This is the first time I removed it for a person who I was convinced I had no feelings for. I shuddered as Bella escorted me into her car.

By the time we reached Hades's house, the party was in full swing. I must admit, he's done a pretty good job for a first party with a new crowd. I spotted him in his driveway, waiting eagerly for someone- me. It hurt to see him like that. I was heartless and I deserved to fail in life. I didn't feel like speaking to Bella or anyone for that matter, as we made our way inside from the parked spot.

Bella mistook my silence for shyness and decided to take it upon herself to take a head start to Hades and smile at him. I was there in time to hear what she said: 'She's so shy it's cute. You two are adorable.' 

I internally cringed and wanted to kill Bella for doing that. I smiled awkwardly as Hades greeted me. 'Hey. You look fantastic, as usual.' He complemented. I mumbled a thanks and he came forward, embracing me. I was taken by surprise and I didn't exactly reciprocate. As he pulled away, a hurt expression made way but it lasted only a second. I saw it though. He quickly covered it with a smile and placed his hand on my waist. Then, he directed me inside.

'Happy Halloween Anna.' He whispered into my ears. Shivers ran up and down my spine. That still didn't mean I liked him- my body was just attracted to him. I attempted a small smile and whispered the same back to him. The crowd roared as their host made way to the dance floor with his date. He held my hand with one hand and his other was still on my waist, pressing me close to him.

Blasts of fireworks echoed in the back of my mind. He was a good dancer. He moved gracefully to the music, matching the beat perfectly. He moved me against him, making me use all my willpower not to moan. He inched closer and placed his head in the crook of my neck. A small sigh escaped me and I knew he was smiling because of it. 

His soft lips made contact with the tender skin of my neck and I closed my eyes in response. I did nothing to stop him and he was kissing me like his life depended on it. Every single kiss was causing me to lose control. He sucked on the skin between my shoulder and skin a little, causing me to gasp. My heart was beating a mile a minute. I was not expecting this. My body responded to his as I found my hands resting on his chest, moving up and down. His rock hard chest felt good under my fingers. I smirked at myself when he let out a small moan and mentally patted myself on the back. He breathed into my neck and I understood he was challenging me. Well Hades, you just wait and watch.

I let my hands go to his hair and raked it through, and gradually let them trace little shapes on the back of his neck, right below the hairline. He shuddered in my arms and I smirked. Little did I know I still hadn't won because his hand pressed my waist and I let out a moan again. My breathing was getting heavy and I was done for. Then, he moved his lips to mine and kissed me. The kiss was passionate, hungry, and full of desire. My body reciprocated as my mind yelled at it from the inside. My hands went back to his hair, slightly pushing him into me and I had no control. I was on autopilot. 

He dipped me downwards, resting me on his knee and continued kissing me. It was as if he put all of his feelings into it whereas mine was just a kiss. Nothing more. No feelings. No strings attached. And I felt horrible. 

He pulled back after what seemed forever and looked at me with so much appreciation in his eyes. Everything he did for me, felt for me, made me feel so guilty about it all. It literally hurt me and broke my heart. Which was why I decided to try to like him. It was going to be hard but there was no harm in trying. I would try for him. 

'Will you live for me?' He said [Author's Note: If you know what's going on here, you're a star. You do you!]. I smiled and nodded just as Gangsta by Kelhani started to play in the background. 

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Also, which one of you has seen Suicide Squad? I love that move. Harley Quinn and Joker are literal goals. AHH I LOVE THEM <3

Until later,

Aleyna