My knight in shining shorts

7 It started with a plan

Robins pov

School finished in a blur. I was less nervous to see him this time but more excited. I knew we got on but I really wanted to see him again. I wondered what he would say and what would happen. Maybe we would kiss. If i had close girlfriends that last thought would have made me do a high pitched squeal.

I had learnt my lesson after the last time and just stayed in my room doing homework whilst my step dad left. He was getting more and more unpredictable. At least he was working again tonight.

Once I heard the door close I was just like Jim Carey in the mask. I rushed to shower and dress luckily my forehead was less swollen and I didn't have to cover it too much.

In the lounge my mum was passed out again. I just left her there. Max and Dillon were playing action men. That would keep them quiet for a while. Hopefully until I got home.

As I passed the mirror I noticed that my top was a little bit see through in all the wrong places. My fingers traced my scars and dirty looking bruises. I knew that I had an good figure. I wasn't skinny but I was slim and had curves in all the right places. I had a chest which was more than some people but there were scars covering my body. That bothered me more than the bruises which would fade, each scar holding a memory that I would never be allowed to forget now. I changed my top into a black top with a silver trim and looked into the mirror again. You definitely couldn't see any scars.

It was time and my stomach was doing little somersaults. What was it about this guy? He was just so perfect. I really liked him. I had never had a boyfriend. I had a lot of friends that were boys but none had ever shown an interest in me and I had never really fancied any of them. I guess I had high standards, Ty sized standards to be exact.

I softly closed the front door behind me and headed towards the field that had become our meeting place. He was already waiting. He had on pale jeans and a white t-shirt. I don't think I had ever seen him look so good.

I practically ran over smiling. I just felt content. He had a calmness about him that made me feel safe and happy. As I approached he moved and hugged me. I still felt safe but it was different. My nerve endings were tingling and the skin where he touched me was on high alert. The energy between us was electric. He smelt so good; like an aftershave (I didn't know which one) and clean and fresh. Far too soon he moved back, shock on his face. He must have felt something. But he said nothing. To avoid awkwardness I changed the subject.

"Come on let's show you around" my voice was strained it was going to run out on me.

"Ok. Where to first tour guide?"

"Well. I was thinking the library? I wouldn't mind getting some books." And then town and then I can show you the lodges (a/n: lodges are a collection of english ponds for fishing and such) If that's ok?"

"Sure sounds great"

We headed off and I showed him the town. A lot of people stopped to say hello to him. Nobody said anything to me but I could feel eyes following me. I think that people are growing suspicious of what was happening to me. That is the worst thing that can happen. What would happen to Max and Dillon? I only have 2 years left of school. If I can make it through that then I was home free. Life would stay simple and un-complicated. I could protect Max and Dillon. I could withstand any pain for them.They would have a better life and always remember me and how much I love them. I will make sure of it.

We made our way to the lodge and sat in peaceful silence. Listening to the water. I loved it here. So peaceful and relaxing.

I lay sideways to him with my head on his chest. He was running his fingers through my hair. A soft sigh escaped me and one of his own deeper sighs followed. Never had I felt so happy. I couldn't think beyond this place and time. Nothing else seemed to matter.

"Its late. We should get moving." I said.

"Ok. Well do you want to come back to mine for a bit?" He replied. He smiled a nervous smile. Well I guess my mum would be asleep and my step-dad would be working until the morning. I was sure Max and Dillon would be asleep by now.

"Yeah I would like that" He smiled a full watt smile that I wasn't ready for. I smiled back and my heart fluttered again. He moved his head closer and closer until we were almost touching. I couldn't move and I couldn't breathe. I was suspended in the moment. That is until...

..He grabbed my arm and pulled me up.

"Ill race ya" he grinned.

My stomach sunk. I was so sure he was going to kiss me but then again I didn't kiss him. I suppose that in this day and age I can't expect him to make all the moves. If girls really are equal maybe they should make some of those moves.

As I walked to catch up with him I formulated a plan. First I had to find out if he liked me back. That was stage one.

It wasn't going to be easy.

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