unconsciously searching

Chapter 6

I stood at Beth's front door. I didn't know wether I should knock or ring to door bell.

I had spent hours this morning trying to make myself look presentable. I mean, I had spent 48 hours away from my foster house, but I managed to sneak through the window this morning when everyone was out and about. despite the common myth, guys do actually try to look good. I didn't know where to start. I didn't really have any nice clothes so I settled for a Navy Blue crew neck and black jeans. Then I went into the bathroom. I looked at myself, my dark brown hair easily covered my forehead and my blue eyes were pale and cold. I always wished my eyes were brown, or green or something other then icy blue. They made my facial features bold, and cold. I had always had a cold look to me. Dark hair and light eyes tended to do that to a person I guess. I gelled back my hair into a small quiff, I heard girl like that stuff. I then attempted to shave. No one had ever taught me how to shave so I sort of had to go through trial and error to get it right. I mean, it's not much of a crises yet, because I'm only 15, but lets hope I have it down by the time I really start getting facial hair. I then put on after shave. Because, why not. I carefully placed my burgundy toque on top of my perfectly gelled hair. There. I was done. I smiled at myself in the mirror, I thought I looked pretty good. Other then the hole in my crew neck shoulder, I hardly looked homeless.

I snapped out of the daydream, finally knocking on the door. I heard loud footsteps and then it swung open, standing there was a pretty big guy, he was built and at least 6'5.

I was 5'8.

"Um.. Hello sir. I'm here to pick up Beth"

He looked at me for what seemed to be forever.

"Yes. Gem. I heard about you. Step inside for a moment"

I hesitantly entered her large house. Inside it looked like a

Mansion, with big white tiles on the floor and a chandelier in the middle of the living room that had to be worth a fortune.

"Please, sit"

I slowly sat down on the large, stiff cream colored couch.

"So Gem. How old are you?"

I thought about that question for a long time.

"15" I said cautiously.

The tall, big built, half balding man who I assumed was her father, nodded.

"Hmmm. What are your plans for tonight?"

I shrugged.

"Dinner and movie"

Another boy appeared at the entrance of the large living room. He looked about 20.

Great, I thought. She has an older brother.

they both stood in front of me now

"Look" the father said

"I know what teenage boys want, heck, I was a teenage boy."

I wasn't completely sure what her was getting at...

"No touching or making out. No sex"

I sat up straight, slightly taken aback

"No sir. I wouldn't dream of it"

He nodded

"Good"

I stifled a laugh. This was extremely uncomfortable.

Suddenly Beth appeared behind her father

"Daddy leave him alone!"

She looked at me

"Hey Gem"

I almost gasped, having to stop myself at the last minute.

She looked incredible.

She was wearing a short blue dress and her hair was curled and pinned up, but it loosely fell behind her ears. She had on red lipstick that made her lips even more irresistible.

Her dress was revealing. I looked at her smooth long legs, I wanted to touch them. I quickly looked at her chest, I wanted to touch that even more.

Her father cleared his throat, glaring at me.

"Eyes off bud"

I quickly looked away.

"Ready to go?"

I said, looking up at the chandler, actually, looking anywhere but at Beth.

"Yea, lets head out"

I got up at walked towards her

Someone grabbed my shoulder and spun me around. It was her brother.

"Have her home by 1"

He glared at me

"Yea ok.. I mean.. Uh.. Yes sir"

I stammered.

Beth grabbed my hand and pulled me out the door.

"Don't worry about them, their just intimidating"

I nodded

"No kidding"