My Escape

Chapter Four Is This Right?

A/N

I picture James as Chace Crawford ((with stubble))

*heart eyes* *heart eyes*

Jesus made that man well.

Okay i'm sorry, read on.

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Is this right? Why do I feel so guilty? I ask myself as James guides me towards the dance floor. I turn to look back at the table once more and I make eye contact with Elijah. My heart stops beating. He smiles, then his gaze falls on James pulling me from behind and his smile falters before he drops his gaze and turns away.

I keep on turning back to look at him until there are so many people I can't really see him anymore. However, I do see him get up and leave the table. I crane my neck trying to get a glimpse of him, "Jules, who are you looking for?" James asks. "I thought I saw someone I knew thats all." He seems to believe me and he drops the subject.

James grabs my hips and we start dancing. Usually I let the music take control of my body, but this time I am aware of everything. I am aware of Elijah dancing with a blonde girl a couple feet away. I am aware of his eyes watching me.

I turn around to face James and we continue dancing. I cringe at the thought of my grandparents seeing me like this. James grabs my hips and pulls me closer to him, I wrap my arms around his neck and we continue on dancing. Pretty soon he starts kissing my neck and I don't stop him. I roll my head to the side to give him more access and my eyes land on Elijah. Him and Barbie are dancing so close it looks as if they are attached. I ignore the pang in my heart and start kissing James.

James breaks the kiss and leads me to a table near the back of the club. He sits down and I straddle him, continuing to kiss him. We are interrupted by someone clearing their throat and I look up to see a smirking Eloise. "Sorry to interrupt, but it's time to cut the cake." I hastily get up, straightening my dress and fixing my hair. I look at James' disheveled hair, lipstick covered neck, and his wrinkled shirt and burst out laughing. He wrinkles his nose, "what's so funny?" He's so cute. I laugh even more and try to make him look like he hadn't just made out with a girl. I realize that I failed when I look at his swollen red lips. Whatever.

Eloise smiles and shakes her head at us before leading us to the center of the room to cut the cake. I decide to stay back and slip into the crowd, praying that no one will notice me. James looks at the crowd and when he sees me he sends me a wink. I look around and thankfully no one noticed. The music finally stops playing and the lights go completely dark except for the ones in the center of the room and some lights illuminating the doorways.

El starts singing Happy Birthday and everyone joins in. I feel movement next to me and I look to my right and I see Elijah. "Hey" he says, looking straight ahead. "Hi" I reply looking up at him hoping he will look at me. He doesn't. A little disappointed, I turn to look back at the stage.

James takes a microphone, "thank you all for coming and making this my best birthday yet" he shouts looking out into the crowd and smiling. When he sees me his smile widens and he sends me another wink. Elijah notices and looks down at me, his face blank. I continue looking at the stage, ignoring him.

"I would like to call up my girl, Jules Linwood up on stage." My jaw drops. His girl? Is he being serious? "C'mon jules" he says, smiling. I slowly make my way up the stairs and ignore the cat calls and whistles. So much for not wanting to be noticed. I go and stand by El and grab her hand squeezing it. She squeezes it back and pushes me forward. I walk up to James, with a smile plastered on my face and stand next to him as he cuts the cake. What the hell is going on. He offers me the first piece of cake and everyone hoots and hollers. Everyone except Elijah.

James puts one hand on my hip, pulling me towards him and kisses me in front of everyone while he fist pumps the air with his other hand. I am shocked, but I don't want to embarrass him and pull away so I let him kiss me. He pulls away and rests his forehead against mine before taking the microphone again.

"Jules, we've known each other for years and I've been waiting to ask you this for so long" oh no. I know where he's going with this. Please no. Please no. He looks down at me smiling, "will you be my girlfriend?"

Suddenly the crowd hushed and everyone stared, waiting with bated breath for my reaction. My throat suddenly felt dry. I mean yes I like James, but what about Elijah? Elijah. I looked at Elijah and noticed that his spine went straight. His expression frosted over, his face a mask of ice. The only sign of emotion were his eyes. They went up in flames and smoldered, turning a deep brown. Everyone was waiting for my answer.

"Yes" I squeaked out and the cheering once again erupted. James picked me up and spun me around. I craned my neck trying to find him and the last thing I saw before my view was obstructed was Elijah storming out.

A/N

I'm sorry if this chapter seems rushed or if it's too short! I've been really busy lately with filling job applications, going to job interviews and packing for France! I promised a double update and I intended to keep my promise. I leave today for Paris, so when I get back in 2 weeks i'll edit it and add more if necessary! I'm thinking about an Elijah point of view? Yes? Please tell me what you think! Love you. :)

Au revoir!

xoxo ~L