Under The Same Roof

Chapters 14-15-16

Chapter 14

Laure was devastated. The day before, she was happy. Nathalie had kissed her,  and she had been naive enough to believe that it meant something. She imagined being loved.
Stupid girl ( Laure thinking)

How would someone like her could be loved by someone like Nathalie? They had nothing in common. She was just an insignificant timid girl. It was impossible for Nathalie, who was so confident, so full of life, so sexy, to be interested in her. If their parents did not marry, she was certain that Nathalie and her  never would have spoken to each other.

And that kiss! This kiss was nothing more than a game. After all, it was fashionable! How many times had she seen girls in high school snogging and even smooching between friends? Laure never understood that kind of attitude. For her, a kiss was an act of love. But everyone does not think like her. She was far too romantic in a society where sex was commonplace. No need for love to have sex anymore. It was a cheesy idea! So a kiss, it was nothing at all. Kissing had become as commonplace as to give a handshake.

With rage, Laure, with the back of her hand, wiped the tears that had flooded her cheeks.
She was deluded. She had to face the facts: she meant nothing to Nathalie. Moreover, she should hide her feelings, acting as if nothing had happened. If the girl that haunted her dreams discovered how foolish she had been  in imagining that there was something between them, it would be a shame!
I would die of shame if she knew of my stupidity! ! I have to make a good impression! (Laure thinking)

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Dinner that night was an ordeal for Laure. She had not managed to hide her red eyes. She had to evade her mother's questions and concerns.
And there was Nathalie in front of her. Nathalie who seemed absorbed in her plate and  concerned. An attitude that was unusual to Nathalie. And yet, she was so beautiful. Her face so close, her black hair coated with gel , stitching on the right, her eyes highlighted with black, her lips  ...
Laure's cheeks flushed. Her heart ached painfully. She struggled against the tears that threatened to come back.
Damn she's beautiful! Too good for me.(Laure thinking)
And what she would have given for another kiss, for the privilege to sneak into her arms, caressing her face, moving her hands through her hair!

 

Chapter 15

 Ten days had passed since the kiss. Ten long days during which Nathalie had tried to keep her distance.She felt guilty about Laure. Guilty for giving her false hope, guilty of making her sad. Because even if Laure was trying to hide it, her eyes did not lie. Again, Nathalie was amazed by Laure's poweful and expressive gaze .It expresss desire as well than  sadness.With  Laure, the expression "the eyes are the windows to the soul" made ​​sense.

Nathalie decided to distance herself from the girl to avoid hurting her. Nothing good came out of this dirty little game she was plaing with Laure. Yet she had no regrets. Without it, she would not have gotten to know Laure.
She wanted to be her friend. Nothing more than her friend because it was the only possible option. And even if her desire was extremely present, could not allow herself  to succumb to it. This would cause too many complications. Just friends, it was better.

And suddenly she saw her . Against a wall of the school stood Laure, dressed in jeans and a sky blue T-shirt, with her eternal ponytail , simple as always.
Nathalie smiled. Simple and beautiful, it was all Laure. But Nathalie's smile faded as she continued to examine Laure. The latter had her head down and arms tight against her in a slightly curled up posture. Something was wrong.
Nathalie approached her. She had come close, but Laure did not noticed.

  ''Pff, what a bitch this Laure!''
Laura was leaning on the corner of the wall, and on the other side, a group of students, probably in her class were discussing. Nathalie knew right away that they were talking about her, not in good, and that this was the cause of her visible discomfort.
''No, but ishe must have no life! Why she has such good grades as if she doesn't have anything else to give a fuck about ! ''
'' Yeah, she has no friends! ''
Nathalie felt her blood freezing in her veins. It was bad for Laure, who heard everything. She wanted to take her hand, take her away and  tell her not to listen to that crap.
'' In addition, did you see how she dresses herself ?She has  no class. poor girl! ''
Her blood started to boil now. Who were these lousy to say such things?
'' It looks like she has a stick up her ass.''
An urge to kick these idiots' face and make them swallow their teeth took Nathalie. She was going to make them payfor making fun of "her" Laure.
''Can we forget  that bitch anyway guys.She is just a nerd stuck.''
What rights do they have to judge her ? They knew nothing of her!  thought Nathalie

They did not know how much of  a nice girl Laure was. She was kindness personified. So pure, so generous, so unselfish. With a smile to die for.
They did not know that her life was far from easy. She had grown too quickly because of a bastard father who was never present. She had done everything possible for her mother to be happy.
They were unaware that "her" Laure was at time so strong and at time so fragile. She put her heart into everything she is doing. When she decides something, she insisted. Despite all these qualities, she suffered from a serious  lack in self-confidence .
They were unaware that her eyes could express emotions with so much intensity. That her red cheeks when blushing made ​​her even more desirable. And that even with a Snoopy pajamas, she remained beautiful.
They did not know that. How would they have known all this anyway?

And how myself do I know that ? Why do I know all these things about her? Why do I know her so well?( Nathalie thinking).The anger had suddenly disappeared, leaving room for confusion. She was not supposed to know all of this. There was a reason for her to know all these things concerning Laure.The bell rang.Laure was about  to leave for her next class when she  found herself face to face with Nathalie. The surprise came to mingle with the pain on her face.

Chapter  16

Seeing her that way, watery yet wild eyes, like a wounded animal, Nathalie had only one desire: to take her in her arms. Squeeze Laure against her to comfort her, to protect her. She wanted to erase all suffering from the eyes of the one she loved.
Oh damn! I love her. No! It can't be. It's not possible! (Nathalie thinking)

Laure looked down and started to move away.
'' Laure! ''
  Feelingswould be for later. Nathalie could not let Laure go after what the latter had heard.
Laure looked up, just waiting. Nathalie plunged her eyes into hers.
'' Do not take in account what these idiots said. You are someone great . You have a lot of qualities. And those who do not see it do not deserve you. You're truly a wonderful  girl. Do not let anyone make you think otherwise! ''
Nathalie spoke quickly and in a voice filled with emotion. Probably surprised by this speech, Laure stood frozen, mouth open. Nathalie then approached and kissed her. On the cheek.
'' The bell rang. We should hurry  to class. Nathalie whispered.''
''Uh ... yes. You're right. ''
said Laure, blushing,wiping her tears away and getting herself together
''Thank you.'' She said as Nathalie was going
  Nathalie briefly turned and smiled.

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'' I'm in love. ''
Nathalie announced, watching in despairher best friend . The latter began to chuckle.
'' I told you so! ''
''This is not good ! Groaned the girl, grabbing her hair.''
Eloise frowned at Nathalie's attitude.
'' What's the problem Nat ?'' asked Eloise
'' Really ! you can't see it  Elo ? I live with her. I see her every day, knowing that nothing will ever happen.''
'' Wait, wait! You like her. She likes you. What prevents you from being together?''
Natalie shook her head.
'' You do not understand. We live together in the same house with her mother and my father too. they learn about this, I will finished on the street, or worse in a home for juvenile delinquents. Unless they kill me.''
''Pff, you're exaggerating. At worst, you go back to your mother. And it would be far from a punishment.''  Eloise told her with a glance.
The girl shrugged. Two months ago, she longed to return to live with her mother. Now she no longer has any desire. Now, there is Laure.
''Yes. But that's not all. Imagine a little as we're together, it goes wrong and then we break afterward. The atmosphere at home would become tense, and it would be unbearable.''said Nathalie
''Now you are just  being pessimistic.''
'' Eloise, Imagine if you were living with Kevin now! '' replied Nathalie
The blonde grimaced at the thought of terror to live with her ex-boyfriend that she could not stand.
'' I'll give you that. This is a valid point.'' said Eloise
In addition, it is not because she is attracted to me that she will want a real relationship! (Nathalie thinking)