Turn Away | c.h

Chapter 40 - The Way You Do*

okay but literally picture this...
Calum rocking up in ^this outfit to take you out on a date
How much out of 10 would you be dead because fucking 11/10

«Stella's pov»

I felt everyone rushing around me, speeding to get out of school. I was envious of their enthusiasm, they all were buzzing with excitement and truly happy to their core. I remember being so excited for term break too; every day off of school was another day I could spend with my family. 

But deep down, I dreaded the thought now. God knows what would happen when I'm away from school. I wasn't willing to find out. All I knew was that this week, school had been a distraction for me. I spent my days at school instead of laying in bed, overthinking everything that had happened over the past few days. I knew it would've been enough to knock me right out out of my fucking mind, but I knew... I couldn't give in. I finally had something to live for and something to look forward to in life and it was Calum.

But, still, I was spaced out more than anything. My hands haven't stopped shaking for days and I have absolutely no appetite. I'm tired of feeling dead inside, and I was only clinging onto the hope that in a few days, the feeling would pass. And I'd be back to my old strong self. Everyone needs a few dark days in their life, otherwise they wouldn't be able to appreciate the good days.

I just had to remind myself that.

I felt two hands grip my waist, pulling me away from the crowd of eager students. I was urged into an empty hallway, my back instantly being pressed into the wall. His body pressed flushed up against mine, a smirk toying on his lips. I looked up at him, feeling my knees being to weaken just looking at him. His brown eyes studied my features, his smirk growing even more as he realised he'd achieved making me feel flustered.

"Fancy meeting you here." Calum whispered, his breath hitting my lips. I softly nodded, gripping the hem of his shirt. "Where are you off to?"

"No where in particular," I softly said. "Wherever you're going."

Calum softly chuckled, leaning in to press a chaste kiss on the corner of my mouth. I felt myself smile as he nuzzled his face in the corner of my neck, his warm breath against my skin.

"Well I was hoping I could take you out on a date tonight." He said, peppering my neck in light, playful kisses. I nodded against him, moving my hand to the back of his neck. Calum slightly pulled away.

"Maybe somewhere private." He spoke, large hands smoothing over my hips, before he sneakily slid one down my backside. "Somewhere where it'll be only us two."

"That sounds good." I quietly said, looking up at him as he pulled away completely. Calum took my hand, smiling as he lead me away from the lockers. He gave me absolutely no time to calm myself down. I think he truly underestimates how much of an effect he has on me- his words, his touch, the way he looks at me... it all becomes too much. And he always overlooks it.

Calum wrapped his arm around me, as we walked out of the school and started making our way to my house. He pulled me close to him.

The walk home was fairly quite. We'd talk here and there, but we focused mainly on getting home quicker because truthfully, Calum had not only worked himself up, but also me up, by that interaction in the hall. Which we both found quite amusing; how desperate we were to be alone and with each other.

Calum laid down on my bed, looking up at the roof as I chucked down my bag. I lazily made my way to the cupboard, taking out a new change of clothes. Calum glanced up at me as I made my way to the door, clothes in hand.