Creature Talk (A Creatures fanfic)

Chapter 9

It was 3:07am and I was sat at the kitchen table drinking some water. I couldn't sleep in the slightest. I didn't know what to blame it on. Could of been the fact that I caused a rift between Steven and Flo even before I'd had a chance to get to know her. Could of been that I'd didn't feel totally bad that I did cause them to argue, and was kind of happy Steven missed his date. Could of been of been that I kept thinking Eddie was Aleks. Could of been them all combined. My head was fit to burst and I really wanted all the thoughts to go away and I knew the only was I could do that was to face my issues. I couldn't do it though. Someone would end up getting hurt. If I told Steven that I wanted him to miss his date, he would feel pissed off that I wasn't happy for him, but even worst he would question whether I still had feelings for him and to be honest I wouldn't be able to say no. A part of me still wanted him but I blocked it out with the happiness I felt when I was around Eddie. As for Eddie, he would probably break up with me if I mentioned anything about Aleks. Aleks on the other chance would think I have feelings for him, and would probably jump at the chance of us getting together or hooking up. Ugh, I needed a plan or something to get it off my mind. Then it hit me. I needed Aleks to find his own girl. Just as my mind began to conjure up thought as to who this girl would be, the front opened and I heard muffled laughter.

"Shhh, they're sleeping!" A drunk sounding Aleks chuckled to whoever he was with. I heard footsteps coming towards the kitchen, the laughter turning into a girly giggling. He had brought a girl home drunk. I didn't want him to see me, or his 'girl' either in matter of fact. I stood against the wall, as flat as I could. Luckily I didn't have the light on so when he poked his head in the kitchen he didn't see me.

"Hey babe, you want anything to eat or drink?" He asked her quietly.

"There's only one thing I'm hungry for..." Ewwwww. I cringe for them. A hand grabbed Aleks' collar and pulled him out of the kitchen door way. Once I heard his bedroom door close and was sure the coast was clearly, I emerged from the shadows. I didn't want to be around other hear the two of them going at it, so I grabbed someone's coat from the hook on the wall and slipped it on. I didn't even care that it was Steven's. I zipped it up, it being the perfect length to cover my pj shorts. I grabbed my keys out of the bowl and left the kitchen. I thought Steven was still asleep so I slyly made my way past him but his voice then whispered something.

"Wait..." I looked behind me and he was sat up on the sofa. I beckoned got him to join me, so he got up and was about to grab his coat but realised I had it on.

"Sorry..." I said with a slight laugh, going back to opening the door. I felt his arm wrap around my shoulder, making me tense up slightly before relaxing into the familiar grip.

"C'mon I don't want to hear Aleks fucking his drunk girl." I muttered making Steven laugh as we exited the apartment.

*an hour later*

We had found a empty park to go sit in, us choosing the cliche swings to sit on. We were chatting normally until he brought up our past.

"In reply to your question from earlier," no no no, I didn't want it on my mind, " I think about you a lot actually. I mean I'm really happy with Flo..."

"As I am with Eddie!" I had to remind him that before he carried on. He simply paused before continuing.

"But I do think about us. Our relationship. Our breakup. It just plays on my mind that we didn't get any closure." He was right. We didn't get closure, partly because we broke up during one of our skype calls, but mainly because it was what we thought each other would want. I couldn't bare to look at him, knowing that as soon as I looked in to his eyes I'd be hooked. He had got off his swing and was standing in front of me.

"Haven't you wanted that closure Jess?" He lifted my chin up with his hand. I did want it but didn't answer. He then pulled me up from the swing.

"Haven't you just want that one last kiss? Just to end things?" This time I nodded, looking down again feeling guilty as hell for thinking in that way. Again he lifted my chin, but he had gotten closer. Our faces inches apart.

"But Eddie and Flo..." I managed to stutter, lost of breath and words. He shook his head, smiling for some reason.

"They don't need to know. This is our closure. It's a one time thing. We owe this to ourselves." My heart was agreeing with everything he was whispering. His hands were on my hips, pulling me closer and closer. My natural instinct was to wrap my arms around his neck. Our eyes were glued to each other's, bringing back all the past memories. I couldn't wait any longer and was happy when he finally placed his lips against mine. My body melted at the softness of his lips that I'd missed so dearly. Passion and emotion oozed in our kiss. It wasn't just an innocent kiss. It felt like nothing else mattered. It felt like...love. As soon as my mind flickered to this I wanted to stop myself but I couldn't. The kiss got more and more fierce. He ended up picking me up, my legs wrapping around his waist. Shit. He pushed me up against a wall, his lips trailing down my neck. Fuck.

"Steven..." My words were shaky. He suddenly stopped, looking up at me.

"Sorry. I guess I missed you a bit more than I thought." He set my feet down on the floor, looking all embarrassed. I told him it was find, but it wasn't. Us kissing had just made my head and feelings explode.

"We should get back. Eddie is probably wondering where I am." I changed the topic, but found it incredibly hard to say Eddie's name. I felt sick with guilt. If Eddie was to find out anything, I'd be fucked.

*back at the apartment*

I took Steven's coat off, dumping it on the floor, not caring. Steven had got back on the sofa and covered himself with the duvet I gave him. I stood there watching him for a bit, then realised that I should't focus on him, or my feelings.

"Night..." I gave him a small smile, as I didn't hate him for doing it in the slightest just wish he hadn't.

"Or morning." He smiled back, he knew something was wrong. His smile wasn't bright and happy. It wad weak and shy. I left him to settle down and joined Eddie back in bed. His body instantly pulled me close to his as I laid down, he could obviously feel the chill I got from the night's breeze. Being in his arms made me feel safe. Made me feel wanted and loved. I just felt guilty that instead of falling asleep with Eddie on my mind, I only had one person in my dream. Steven. Fuck.