Crystal Mirrors

7-Internal Shattering

   

 Cole was looking carefully at the movie selection. We both agreed that something action and funny would be the best bet. The words that he last said though, caused me not to focus properly. He was blunt and harsh but the worst reality was he was saying the truth. 

   Chanel would have just ignored it and let me continued bringing everyone down with my claimed level heading. I kept resisting everything and put a wet blanket on all of their hopes and dreams. 

  I followed slowly behind not really in the mood to argue with him over a movie. Whenever he held one up shrugged my shoulders solemnly. He finally sighed. 

  "Okay, what's wrong now?" 

  "You were right," I breathed, "About everything, I bring people down. I was just so sure that magic was a load of bullshit but, it's actually real. All this magic stuff is real. And I'm sorry for bringing you down." 

  He raised an eyebrow like he didn't believe what I was saying. "I'm serious." I added. "I know you are, I just didn't know you would give up so easily. I thought you'd put up a fight." 

   My lips twitched into a smile. "I guess someone needed to call me out for me to notice. So thanks for that." 

  "Anytime," he said and the corners of his mouth tugged into a tight smile. I took it in and smiled back. I don't know why he hid it so much. It actually looked really good on him. 

  I picked up 'Men In Black' and showed it to him. "This movie is really funny, plus it has action and hot alien chicks." I said in my best man voice. He looked amused but he didn't smile. He took it from my hands and walked towards the aisle to the cash register. "I think this movie night is going to fun." I admitted. Cole shrugged his shoulders. "I'm sure if this movie sucks we'll get you to go get us another one."

  I glared at him. The comfortable moment between us gone, before I could come up with a smart ass comment to say back I heard my name being called behind me. I turned around to see Mr. Carver dressed in a long sleaze gray sweater and dark blue jeans smiling at me. He looked so casual it was... odd.

   "Hey, Mr. Carver. Funny seeing you here." I said nervously. Why am I nervous? I'm not even in school!

  He looked behind me and frowned. "Who's that guy?"

  I turned to look at Cole who was observing Mr. Carver with a blank expression. "Oh him? He's not important."

  Cole gasped loudly. The whole room got quiet. "Not important? But baby I thought you said I was your world."

  My eyes went wide and I stared at him. What the hell was he doing?

  "Huh?" I sputtered. Mr. Carver coughed and rocked on his heels. "Well, I'm sorry to interrupt your date."

  Cole flung his arm around my shoulder and when I tried to fight him off he nipped me in the back slightly with his ice finger. "Oh no problem at all, who could've known how in love we were?" He looked at me adoringly that I almost believed it. It was difficult not to get sucked into the vortex that is his eyes. I looked back at him and smirked. Two can play at this game. I leaned in to him and caressed his face. "Aw, you really me that? I love you too honey dew melon."

  A slight grimace showed on his face and he quickly laughed it away. "Stop, your embarrassing me in front of your teacher here."

   "Who? Oh Mr. Carver won't mind at all! Do you mind Mr. Carver?"

  I looked at him. (She never talked about a boyfriend in class. Another reason why I adore her, she is a private person. Just like me. I can't stand the guy she's with though, she can do so much better)

  I suddenly understood why Cole did what he did. Just the way Mr. Carver looked at me showed clear admiration and Cole knew how uncomfortable it made me feel. He was actually helping me.

   I wrapped my arm around Cole sincerely and he pulled me in tighter. It was still odd how someone so cold could act so warm. Real or fake.

  "Next in line!"

  "Oh That's us, it was nice meeting you Mr. Cuttler." Cole said frostily and turned to pay for the movie. "Carver." Mr. Carver said to his back just as cold. I stood in between them and gave a little wave at Mr. Carver.

  "Cecilia can I have a quick word with you before you leave?" He asked leaning in. I looked at Cole's back and took a step forward. "Yes?" 

   "I don't really get a good vibe from that guy. He strikes me as a guy who would cheat on a girl." (I'm not completely lying. Maybe because I'm her teacher she will believe me) 

   I nodded. Getting that uncomfortable feeling again. "I see…"

  "Babe? Where are you?" Cole dramatically looked around for me and when he saw me, he walked up, turned me to face him, and connected his mouth with mine.

  I stiffened and felt the strongest urge to push him away. But it was good and it felt so intense that I didn't want to push him away. I never wanted him to stop holding me like this. He wrapped his fingers in my hand and grabbed a tight grip pushing me more towards him. His strong arms were around me and I felt like I was falling. I was bound to hit the ground hard. Is this actually happening?

   (Put your arms around me. Make it look real)

  Make it look real.

 I snapped back to reality and finally got the strength to push him away. As grateful as I was for him helping me I didn't want it to be fake. I didn't want to make it 'look' real I wanted it to 'be' real.

  "I'll wait in the car." I rushed and ran past him without another word. 

  A/N. This chapter is kind of short but I like it right here so... enjoy!