Away From Home (Dalton Rapattoni Fanfic)

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Skylen's POV

I woke up to the sound of a piano. One of my favorite sounds. I looked to my side to see Dalton wasn't there. He was playing the piano. The temptation to lay their and listen to his playing and voice all day was strong. I knew we had to talk about yesterday. I got up out of his bed. As I got closer I could tell he was singing the second chorus of clockwork. I went to the doorway and just watched him play and sing. During the bridge I decided to join in. I harmonized with him for the bridge and the last chorus. I sat down on the bench next to him.
And you tell um that you're fine
And you tell um that you're fine
And you tell them that you're fine (if you want to listen to the song just look up Clockworck)
The end was a sweet harmony. I didn't know much about music. I'm no musician but I know how to harmonize. The mood was set it was perfect. Nothing can destroy it. He leaned in and so did I. Our lips about to touch. Skylen stop you're 17. I turn my head to the piano cutting off what was about to be the perfect kiss. "So about last night." I said. I didn't want to talk about this but I wanted to know why Dalton was so mad. "I'm sorry" we both said at the same time. "Why are you sorry?" I asked "I was the one who got arrested." he looked at me with those amazing sea green eyes "for getting so mad." he looked down. He looks so sad. "Why did you get so mad?" I shouldn't have asked but I did. "I wasn't mad. I was jealous." I took my index finder and put it under chin and lifted it so he would be looking straight into my eyes. "Why?" I asked unsure of the answer I was about to receive. "You're first night really out in the town here in Dallas and you got arrested." "you're jealous because I got arrested?" "I'm jealous you had such a fun night and I wasn't there. I wasn't the one to take out to the town. I was jealous of your friendship with Ophelia." I didn't say anything for a few seconds. I had to process this. "That is so selfish." I said "I kno-" I cut him off "but I get it." he looked at me with a confused look. "I did the same thing back home. My friends would hang out with someone I'm not friends with and I got extremely jealous. I was scared I would get replaced. That I would loose my best friend. I still get jealous when ever they post stuff with their new friends. We live in different states now I can't be their only friend. Dalton you can't be my only friend. And don't get jealous because you're the only one I've done this to." I put my hands on his cheek and firmly placed a kiss on his lips. After a second he kissed me back. He put his hands on my waist and pulled me closer. After a few minutes we pulled away. We giggled a little then faced the piano again. "So Broadway?" he said as he started playing Popular from Wicked. My all time favorite Broadway musical. Galinder is my dream roll. "You do not know how to play Popular." I said in denial that he was playing my favorite song from my favorite musical. "I do in deed know how to play it. But I don't know the lyrics. You're gonna have to sing it." he said with a smirk. I went wide eyed as I started to sing as goofy as possible. "When ever I see someone less fortunate than I! And let's face it. Who isn't less fortunate than I!" I sang as he played. We finished and we burst into laughter. "How are you not on Broadway already?" he asked. I snorted than said "I ask myself that question everyday."

“You want some cereal?” Dalton asked me. “Gross no. I hate cereal.” “WHAT?!?!?” he said pretending to be offended. “Yeah I hate cereal. It smells weird. The only time I ever eat cereal is when it’s the super sugary crap.”

“Ihop than?”

“nah. Taco Bell?”

“hell yeah!”

“Let’s go then!” I started running out the door when “Skylen?” i turned around “yes?” “you’re still in your pajamas babe.”

“Right” I went into the bathroom, changed into the extra pair of cloths I was going to wear at Ophelia’s. I came out and Dalton was tying his shoes. “Ready?” he asked. “Yep! Got to get my Taco Bell on!!” I ran to his car and waited for him to catch up. He was like 10 feet behind me! “Slow poke!” I yelled “I had to find me keys. Geez.” we got in and started driving off. It was a comfortable silence. I was looking out the window and out of the corner of my eye I see Dalton looking at me. As soon as I make eye contact with him he looks back at the road. “What?” I asked. “Nothing.” he replies. “No what is it?” “nothing it’s just..” “just what? Is something in my teeth?” “no it’s just, you’re so cute when you’re excited.” I blushed but pulled it off cool. “Oh gosh. Please.” “no. it’s true!” come on. I have no makeup my hair is in a messy bun and I’m wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Pretty much my everyday look but still.” “that’s why you’re so cute! You’re so natural. So real. You’re not trying to impress anyone. You’re just getting a taco.” “actually I’m getting a beefy 5 layer with no sour cream.” “you know what I think just happened right there?” “what?” “I think you blushed really hard because your celebrity crush called you cute and you think you pulled it off by changing the subject.” “I did not!” he gave this stare of darkness. “Okay maybe I did.”

Dalton's POV
We ordered and I payed we sat down. I wanted to learn more about Skylen. "You wanna play 20 question?" I asked. She looked at me while taking a bite out of her burrito. "That's kinda kidish don't you think?" she asked after swallowing. "It helps to get to know people better"
"Ok fine. You first."
"When's your birthday?"
"September 1st. Favorite color?"
"Purple. Yours?"
"Clear. Why purple?"
"It's pretty. Why clear?"
"Through it I can see all colors. How many girlfriends have you had?"
"4. Are you a virgin?"
"How old were you when you had your first kiss?"
"Skylen?"
"What."
"You didn't answer the question."
"I don't want to talk about it. At least not now." she looked sad really sad. What happened to her. "You OK Sky?" "yeah. Can I go home now?" she asked as she threw her trash away. "Yeah sure." we got in the car and the ride was silent. She looked like she was on the verge of tears. "Skylen what's wrong?" I ask. "Nothing" she said as she looked out the window. "If you ever wanna talk I'll listen." "ok thanks Dalton." we pulled into her driveway. She got out without saying anything. I got out behind her and grabbed her hand so I could give her a hug. As soon as I touched her she screamed. "Skylen it's me Dalton." "oh I'm sorry I thought you were. Never mind. Thanks for taking me home." "hey kid what's wrong? You've never been like that when I held your hand before." "I know I'm sorry Dalton. I have to go inside now mom is probably worried." "ok just know I'm always here." "ok bye Dalton" "bye" she walked inside and I went back home. What's wrong Sky, what's wrong? Is all I thought the whole ride home.
I pulled into the parking lot of my apartment and turned off my car. I sat there for a few seconds. "Something is wrong." I turned my car back on and sped to Skylen's house. When I got there I didn't knock. I walked straight in "where's Skylen?" I ask the twins, Mary and Kaylee who were sitting on the couch. "In her room." I ran up stairs and opened Skylens door. What I saw I almost couldn't believe.