What A Catch.

Chapter 85

Pov Casey

I swear quietly, touching my stomach scar. My cast would be off soon. We have just arrived in Germany and we are travelling through Europe.

I slouch on the sofa, it seems I do this way too often. Patrick sits next to me and I hold my breath.

"Hey Casey." He says.

"How are you doing?" I ask.

"Great. Just great. Its such a nice day, there no reason to be sad. How about you?"

"Meh. It is a nice day."

"Hey. Do you want to... Go out to the park or something..."

"Id like that."

"So now?"

"Yeah, let me grab my shoes."

I grab my shoes and a purse before returning back to Patrick.

"Lets go?"

We climb out of the bus into the fresh air. We walk down to a big park and sit down on a bench. The sun is warm on my arms and legs. Patrick adjusts his hat.

"Germany is pretty." I say.

"I could name a few things that are pretty here in Germany." He looks at me.

I quietly blush, biting on my lip.

"That!" He says.

"What?"

"When you bite on your lip!"

"What about it?"

"Its a cute habit."

"Its nerves." I dismiss.

He shrugs, smiling at me.

"Want to get an ice cream?" I ask.

"Sure. Ill pay?" He says.

"I can pay for myself?"

"Its okay, you had the accident recently and couldnt work."

I stare at my feet, thinking about Kurts mad expression.

"Come on." He says, snapping me out of my daze.

He gets me a strawberry flavoured ice cream, he gets a toffee flavoured one for himself.

We sit back on the bench.

"So. The other day. Do you remember?" Patrick asks.

"Remember what?" I say, turning to look at him.

"When we..." He blushes. "Kissed?"

I blush a deep red and look away.

"You do?"

"Yeah. I didnt panic either. I kind of felt like it was right, you know?"

"Right place right time."

I turn to look back up to him and he smiles his cute little smile. I take a spoon of my ice cream and eat it.

"I really like you Casey."

"As do I of you." I reply.

"You are really captivating."

"Oh Patrick, stop with the complements! Im blushing."

"But thats cute, I like making you feel things."

We both stand up and take a walk around the park.

He stops under the shade of a tree and stands opposite me.

"I dont know why but this tree drew me in particular." He says. "Light dancing on the leaves... No kids tangled in the branches." He chuckles.

He stands close to me, we are comfortable yet inches apart. I part my lips and smile at him. He searches my eyes and I watch the sun bounce from his fedora.

"Casey, have I ever told you that youre irres-"

I cut him off by leaning into a kiss. I seal his words and replace it with an electric current. He rests his hand on my waist and I put my hand on his chest gently. I slowly move my lips against his and he smiles as our mouths flirt and flutter about together.

I move back, taking a breath. I rub my lips together and Patrick is frozen, stunned. I run my tongue over my teeth and watch as he processes the kiss.

"-Sistable." I finish his word.

He laughs lightly, smiling down at his toes. I just want to hug him, he is so cute.

"I was holding back because I wanted to let you heal and not to freak you out?" He stutters.

I smile at my toes.

"Toes are very interesting arent they." I say.

He laughs making eye contact with me.

"I really like you Casey, like... Really." He says.

I bite down on my tongue, letting him finish.

"And if you feel the way I do..."

I nod sheepishly.

"Do you want to make this official?"

My mouth spreads into a grin and I nod vigorously. When I stop he is watching me, still only inches apart. I swallow, lost in his captivated look.

He gives me an asking look before leaning in again. Our lips lock once again, a small buzz as our lips move together. His hands on my waist, my hands on his chest. Under the tree that brought him in. In Germany on a world tour with Fall Out Boy. Right now that didnt matter. Right now it was my lips on his velvet lips. Doing what lips do best.

I move back to catch my breath and he look like he is yearning for more. I breath heavily, catching my breath.

"Shall we go back?" Patrick asks.

"Okay." I say.

He offers me his hand and I take it. We walk through the park hand in hand and I brush some hair out of my face.

Patricks taste lingers in my mouth as we walk along the leaf scattered path towards our bus. He hums quietly and otherwise we are silent, in content quiet. I relive the kiss. I would rather remember that one than Kurts.

Pov Beth

Ice pack still on head I am now sitting. Im pretty sure after 2 days an ice pack needs to come off. I mentally shrug it off, turning back to the table where the obligatory game of cards is happening.

"Cheat!" Frank yells slamming his card on the table.

I roll my eyes and turn to look at the door of the bus, Casey walks in hand in hand with Patrick. I wiggle my eyebrows at Casey and she nods happily. I open my eyes wide, trying not to explode.

I take off the ice pack and throw it at the sink, landing it right beside it. Casey and Patrick sit on the sofa opposite me.

"Go on then?" I say.

"We dont want to tell the others yet." Casey says, assuming that I know.

"Is it official?"

She nods, Patrick is watching her closely.

"You guys are so cute. Wow."

Pete walks over, he probably won.

"Heres my first dare, and its for Patrick!" He says dramatically. "If Casey is okay with it, you have to kiss."

They share a knowing look and I stifle a snigger.

"Go on!"

They turn to each other and Patrick gives her an asking look. Casey nods and their lips collide, Pete lets out a sound I cant describe. Caseys hand on his neck, his around her back. A moment or two later the let go of each other and turn to Pete who looks surprised to say the least.

"Oh. So... Did I waste a dare?"

Patrick nods smugly. Casey leans on his shoulder. I burst out laughing.

"Fuck..." Pete murmurs.