The Thief of Hearts

Chapter 21

Thalia's pov

The moment his lips met mine, I felt the ice cracked open. The hole got bigger as I fought desperately to stay on solid ground. I kissed him back against my own urgent pleading, slipped and fell. I clung onto what was left of the ice with my hands, not wanting to fall to my doom. This kiss got steamy, setting me on fire and I hooked my arms around Keith's neck and tilted my head so he could deepen his kiss. 

His hands came down to cup my ass, I grew hot and wet downstairs. My cold hands felt weary and I ended up letting go, one finger after another. I plummeted to my own demise and began to love and welcome the fear that suddenly gripped my heart. I came to my senses a little bit too late, realising my failure to keep in control. I panicked and pushed myself away.

I fought to regain steady breathing as I walked to the farthest corner of the gazebo from Keith. He approached me cautiously, the light bulb in the gazebo showing his confused yet excited eyes.
"Lia..." He said.

"No, no." I blurted out, shaking my head. "I can't do this, I can't."

I walked towards the exit and Keith tried to hold my hands and I flashed his away as if it would burn me. "I have to go." I said, running away.

My feet felt like it couldn't carry me properly and I had to take off my pumps in order to walk faster. I quickly got to the school gate and hailed a taxi before anyone could stop me.

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Keith's pov

I stood with my feet planted to the ground as I watched my princess run away from me. My heart felt heavy and I felt like a baby who just dropped his ice cream cone. Most people would say it's not manly for any male to cry, but at the moment, I didn't care. I felt like breaking down openly and running after her, but I knew that if I did chase her, she would just keep on running.

I guess I should just let her go, and give her time to sort out her feelings on her own. I was convinced that my involvement would make her even more stubborn to accept the fact that she loves me. I sighed heavily and went back inside the auditorium, deciding that I should find Mandy and Ash and let them know that I just chased away the one girl I truly loved.

Yes, I said it. The L word. My once optimistic heart was now sure that she was the one. She stole my heart and I was sure I stole hers too.  She was probably just trying to hold onto it and that's why she ran away.

She'll come back bro, don't worry. I tried to comfort myself, searching for my friends. I spot them on the dance floor and went to ruin their lovely moment. I didn't really care at that time, my girl just left me.

"It's Thalia," I said, lacing my voice with panic "Mandy I think you need to go check on her."

She looked alarmed and began to pull Ashton towards the door. "What happened?" She asked me worriedly.

I didn't know where to start. "I.... We.... She just took off. Said she had to go. I think she left campus."

"I swear, if you did anything to hurt her..." Mandy said, pointing a finger threateningly at my face as we jumped into a taxi

I lifted up my hands, palms up. "I didn't, I would never."

"You two go straight home." Mandy ordered Ashton and I and we both nodded. "I'll check on her. Ashton, keep this jackass in the house."

"Yes baby." Ash replied with no argument. This made me feel bad, also like a kid, but I couldn't blame them. I felt like I made the biggest mistake of my life.

What was I thinking? Why did I kiss her? She was so beautiful in that dress and I was jealous of the wind for blowing on her giving her goosebumps. I envied how she stared at the moon in admiration. I wanted all her attention and love, and I also wanted to know how she felt about me.

I was tired of trying to figure her out on my own and I needed some help. I needed her help for only she could give me the answer. When she smiled at me I was rendered powerless and I gave in to the need to kiss her breathless. That need that I was keeping in ever since I met her in the locker room. To be completely honest, I wasn't the least bit sorry for kissing her sweet plump lips. I was only sorry that she fled.

The things she did to me, I bet she had no idea. I wanted to take her home and lock her in my room and bury myself inside her forever. For the rest of my life. I needed her, and without her, I was sure to go crazy. I guess my impatience got the best of me. I pushed her too far, too hard and lost her. The thought that she may never come back tore my heart.

We got to the house and Ashton had to drag me out of the car because I refused to get out. I wanted to fallow Amanda to her place so I could see my Thalia. Ash ended up half carrying me inside and dropped me on the floor as soon as we got in. "Pull yourself together dude. It's not the end of the world." He said.

"Easy for you to say." I snapped. "You still have your girl."

"Who are you and what did you do with my best friend?" Ashton replied shaking his head.

I sighed as I got to my feet. Ashton walked over to the fridge and opened it. "Want a soda?" He offered looking at me. I shook my head no.
"Orange juice?"

"No."

"Beer?"

"No!" I lost it. "I want Thalia!" I stomped all the way to my room and slammed the door shut, almost sure that I'd have to fix the hinges in the morning. I fell on my bed face down and fisted the sheets trying to control my anger. I felt like I was throwing a childish tantrum but I had no idea how to stop.