Secrets Untold To Us

Chapter 28: More than Just Friends

            I found it amazing that Eric and I had gotten so close during the past week. It wasn’t just that awkward relationship between boy, and a girl. It was something. Something special or maybe I’m over exaggerating. The love between Ethan and I continued to grow, but not as much. We barely see each other now. Even though he had texted me earlier, that’s all our relationship was surrounded by. Just text messages after text message.

The school dance was coming up, as Eric and I walked through the halls, posters covered the walls and even the bathroom stalls.  “Its dance season for grade elevens, bring your sweet hearts and your honeys to a night, of a wild of adventure.” The thought of the announcement flooded my mind completely. At least this year I had a date. Ethan; but it feels weird. My best friend I grew up with is now my boyfriend.

 I wanted to be loved, and I wanted lust. I wanted that Romeo and Juliet story where the guy tilts my head back while admiring the beauty of my skin glistening in the wind, and even my eyes sparkling bright and deeper than the ocean. Then we both purse our lips out slightly not wanting them to stretch making us seem desperate. Then we lock lips instantly, sharing an intimate moment, mouth to mouth. Smelling the sweet soft aroma, that comes from your significant other. That’s what I wanted.

Eric and I had been walking around, just skipping class. It felt so wrong, but still so right. I felt alive and free like a cheetah running, fighting against the wind that blows him back. With a rough force I break through running off freely. Even though skipping class isn’t classified as being a ‘badass,’ at least it was a stepping stone for me. I thought.

Eric and I exchanged glances at one another; you could tell that we were communicating. But I had the power to keep my thoughts on lock down. He chuckled, while sinking his hands further deep in to his pants pockets.

“You sure are hard to read Heath.” He whispered while studying the multi-colored tiles on the floor.

I stopped.  “That’s why I can control myself unlike you.” I said while rolling my eyes.

“Oh really!” He said sarcastically while focusing his gaze towards me.

I closed my eyes, focusing hard to keep my mind tighter than ever on lock down, so even Eric or anyone for that matter can get in. I could tell that Eric was trying his best to get in my mind as I could feel myself weakening, but I didn’t give in. Instead I got angry

“Ow what the hell!” he snapped.

I opened my eyes, and grinned while saying, “better luck next time!” You could tell that annoyance was written all over his face, he didn’t want to completely show defeat.

Before Eric could even respond the bell rang. “Shit its lunch time, I whispered.”

Students spilled out of the classrooms into the halls, others rejoicing that they could finally eat as opposed to learning about political science, or even psychology. In seconds I was being roughly pushed from left, to right.

 Everyone wanted to pass and others were returning to classes after having third period lunch. “Hey watch it.” A random girl snapped. 

“Move it people move it.” Mr. Wheeler yelled at students in order for the halls to be cleared. After all, many students would skip his classes. 

            In the midst of the hassle in the halls I still remained, looking over my shoulder trying to find Eric, it was like he disappeared. Just before I could be sure fully he had left, I felt a sudden tap on my shoulder.  I turned and it was Ethan.

“Hey,  I texted you why didn’t you respond.” He said firmly with his eyes pointed straight at me.

“Um…No cell phones in class, Mr. Wheeler’s rules not mine babe.” I laughed nervously.