Endearment

Chapter 1

Why, out of everyone in the entire high school, this nitwit has to like me? Me out of all people? I'm not popular, not rich, beautiful- I don't get it. I shake the thought out of my head, sprinting as he lets out a loud groan.

" Come on Patty! Give me a chance!" He shouts from the hallway, as he tries to catch up with me. I swallow hard, closing my eyes tightly and kicking my feet even more as I feel my heart thump hard against my chest. I am not letting him catch me today, he is just so awkward.

You would think people would understand how to hit on you the right way once they get to high school but that's completely wrong. Billy doesn't understand anything, I've told him many times to leave me alone, that I won't go out with him. You'd think he'd listen but still my locker gets filled with letters' from him.

I've lied to him, and told him I had a boyfriend that went to another school but it's done nothing. I continue until I feel my nose smack into something hard as the wind blows my hair down, I force my eyes open as the man grabs my arms tightly.

I look up from his chest as I feel myself flush a little. He's attractive, his ruffled out brown hair stops at the ends of his ears as his icy blue eyes stare at me with speckled hints of dark blue and evergreen that seem to complement him. I hear another shout as I try to get out of his grip.

The girl is shorty, five foot one with short matted blond hair with musky grey eyes. Her completion is sadly lacking, her hair looks unwashed and her shirt soaked with armpit sweat. " Matt!" She shouts. " Stop running away! I love you and one day you're going to get with me! You just don't know it yet!" She shouts. He seems to have the same problem I have as I look back up at him.

Matt, gives me a bright smile as he reveals his white teeth smoothly sliding his hands down my hips and pulling me close to him. I grab his hands, and stare at him in confusion. I don't even know him, I've never met him before what makes him think he can grab me? He slides his hands down more, grabbing my butt as I glare at him and shout.

" Hey!" I sputter, grabbing his shirt tightly in my balled up fist. I try to push him away from me as he grabs my chin, quickly pulling me into a kiss.

The kiss is soft, and sweet as he effortlessly glides his moistened lips across mine. It's sweet, warm and innocent as I close my eyes, feeling him slowly run his fingers down my long black hair. I can taste his pina colada chap-stick as I grab his collar, pulling him in more as I feel him grab my hips. I struggle to breath, pulling away as I let out a soft moan, feeling him grab my chin and pull me in again.

I don't even know this person, yet he's kissing me with such passion as he starts to moves his hands up into my hair softly. I indulge in ever second as he bites my lip softly, running his fingers up my hair once again. He slowly pulls away as I open my eyes watching his flicker with excitement, he goes back in again as he gives me a quick peck and softly puts his hands back on my hips. The woman's voice snaps me back to reality as I look at her in light a deer in headlights.

She stares at the both of us and grabs his matted hair tightly, letting out a sigh. " Is this women your girlfriend?  Is this what you where trying to explain to me, Matt?" She questions in worry. I stare at him and suck in a quick breath.

" W-" I get cut of by Matt as he shakes his head.

" Yes! This is her! The women who can make my day go from horrible to great with just one smile." He answers. I look back over at him and shake my head, wait, what? I stare at him and open my mouth.

" I don't e-" I mutter as he grabs my collar, kissing me tenderly to shut me up. I close my eyes once again as he pulls away quickly as I exhale. She stares at me and then looks back at him.

" She's real?" The girl says shockingly. Billy's eyes widen as he looks at Matt, then back at me.

" This is the boyfriend that goes to Jackson High? When did he transfer?" He questions. I shake my head as I look up at Matt.

" Yeah, he transferred this semester. Have you not seen us hang out?" I lie. The girl looks back at Matt and stares at him.

" You where telling the truth? I-I'm sorry." She whispers, looking back at Billy. I rub my soft lips together as I look at the both of them, and then over at Matt. Matt softly grabs my cold arm, his hand is warm as he walks me down the hall.

I lean against the building wall looking at the door, and then back at him. He runs his fingers through his hair, biting his bottom lip as he looks up at me and crosses his arms.

" What's you're name?" He questions, grabbing my hand. I stare at him and pull my hand back, rubbing my palm softly.

" My name's Patty, who are you? Why did you kiss me?" I question. I know it's rude to answer a question with a question but I need answers.

" I'm getting to that." He says shaking his head. He nods back towards Billy as he looks back at me. " Does that freak like you obsessively?" Matt asks. I stare at him and shake my head, running my fingers through my hair.

" Yes, why?" I question. His mouth slowly spreads into a grin.

" Are you're parents' controlling and or against boys?" He questions. Why does he care about this? I swallow hard, feeling my cheeks get hot as I look up at him.

" No." I say confused. He smiles at me and bites his lip.

" Do you have any friends?" He asks.  I stare at him even more and shake my head.

" No." I say bluntly. He stares at me, pulling me closer towards him as he puts his face right in mine as a scent of candy coated apples fills the air around me. I start to blush as he gives me a bright smile.

" I have a great idea, but you can't tell anyone." He assures me in a whisper.