barely anything → s.h

.two

I stood there for a little bit just dripping onto Steve's hardwood floor. I could feel his stare and it sent chills through me. Was he staring because he was shocked someone almost died tonight? Was he staring because he was surprised that I couldn't swim? Was his staring a cue for me to hitch a ride home? I would never truly know but I certainly wanted to.

"Penelope, I'm— I'm really sorry, Tommy's a dick. You didn't deserve that, at all." His voice was soft towards me. He seemed to be guilty but he had nothing to be guilty for. He was the one who saved me.

"It's really okay, it's not your fault so don't be sorry. You were the one who saved me, so thank you for that. I definitely owe you one." I said, I had kind of recovered from the moment that happened ten minutes ago but I was still shaken up about it. "Also, Tommy probably thought I was kidding, I mean what 16 year old doesn't know how to swim?" I sniffled a bit.

"You don't owe me anything, but incase I ever need something I'll keep that in mind." He smiled a bit, "And he still had no right, you said no and you meant it."

"Okay, just don't make me do your laundry or dishes or anything like that please." I laughed a little, "But yeah you're right, he should have taken me seriously. I just, I don't know why I haven't learned how to swim yet... I guess I'm scared..." I sighed as I exposed my fear to him.

"I promise, I won't." He gave me a smile. "I mean you could always take swim lessons or something, or I could teach you. If you wanted."

"Then I would have to owe you even more for doing me all these favors." I smiled, I think this is one of the only real conversations I've had with him, and I kind of liked it.

"Well maybe it's not a favor and I just feel like doing it, so you wouldn't owe me at all." He mumbled his voice was quiet and his face got closer as he said it. I could smell the beer on his breath and I could definitely feel his hot breath on my face.

"Hmm, I'm sure you'll think of something." I said with a shrug. I turned my face down to the ground as I was becoming embarrassed at how he was looking at me. He put a finger to my chin and lifted my face up to meet his.

"Penelope, can I kiss you?" He asked and I wasn't sure what to say. I didn't know what to really do with kissing, of course I've had my first kiss but I haven't made out with various girl's like Steve Harrington. I decided to go for it and be the wild drunk girl that was begging to come out of me. I grabbed his neck and brought his face down to me and smashed my lips into his. His body was close to mine and he put his hands under my legs and I jumped up onto the counter behind me. I pulled him in between my legs and we seemed to be as close as we could get. It felt good to kiss him, like I would be safe and alright as long as I did. He pulled away from me to catch his breath and I did the same.

"Pen, we're leaving this lame ass party right now!" Nancy screeched into the kitchen. She seemed pissed, I don't know why she would be pissed off or anything it's not like I almost died because of Tommy.

I hopped off the counter and made my way past Steve. "Um, is it okay if I keep the towel so I don't get my car wet?" I asked awkwardly and he nodded. I scurried out to the car and Elizabeth sat in the driver's seat, she was completely sober and I was surprised.

It was a quiet ride back to Nancy's house and an even quieter one back to mine. When we got back to the house Elizabeth turned off the car and we sat there for a second. "Be careful with him, okay?" She cautioned me.

I whipped my head to her and squinted my eyes. "What are you even talking about?" I spat.

"Steve? I saw you two kissing and I didn't want to interrupt so Nancy did." She breathed out, I rolled my eyes at her words.

"It was nothing, we were just having fun! It's not like you haven't kissed him for fun!" I exclaimed with annoyance in my voice.

"I haven't Penny, and I don't know if he thought it was just for fun." She explained and I gave a confused expression.

"Whatever, it was one kiss, what more could it mean?" I questioned her before getting out of the car and slamming the door.

I slept easily that night, no nightmares at all. Maybe it was the beer or maybe it was the comfort Steve gave me, I guess I would never know.

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So here's the second chapter! Thank you so much for reading and it would be well appreciated for votes and comments to know what you thought.
- Jaycee :)