The One

The One (17)

The car screeched to a halt in front of Stutacco High School. Steve grinned at the twins. "I believe this is your stop, ladies," he said.

Eleanor raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you guys getting off?"

I wanted to say something, but Steve got in first. "Nahh, the night's still young."

The twins gave me a knowing smile. "In that case, have fun!" smirked Angela before getting out of the car.

The moment they closed the door, Steve sped off again. "Steve, where are we going?" I asked.

"Well, don't you think it'll be a shame to go back now? Especially when you're all dolled up," said Steve.

I thought about it. "Yeah, I guess that's true. Where are we going?" I repeated.

"To celebrate."

"What?"

"To celebrate your successful victory over Damien."

I froze in my seat. Shit. I'd totally ignored his feelings. Damien was his cousin. Was he angry at me now? I knew he said he would help me, but what if he's regretting it now? Crap.

"Steve, look, I'm... I'm sorry..."

"It's okay. It was high time someone taught him a lesson."

"Aren't you equally bad?" I teased.

He raised an eyebrow. "Felicia, I may flirt around, but I certainly don't go around breaking hearts like him. Don't compare me with him."

I was glad to hear that.

"Are you hungry?" Steve asked.

"No, not really..." I said but I started to realise that I really was hungry. I didn't eat much at Ray's party.

"Well, kind of, I guess," I admitted with a sheepish grin.

Steve smirked at me. "Good, cause I'm hungry too. Let's go for supper."

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20 minutes later, a huge chocolate fountain and a platter of fruit sticks was placed in front of me.

Oh my gosh. I can't believe my eyes. Chocolate Fondue.

I eyed the chocolate fountain, which looked suspiciously fattening yet tempting at the same time.

"Don't worry, it's dark chocolate, so you won't get fat." Steve's voice interrupted my thoughts.

I smiled at his thoughtfulness. "So you actually notice this kind of stuff, huh?" I grinned, putting a piece of chocolate-covered watermelon into my mouth. It really was dark chocolate. Delicious.

Steve smirked. "Only for you, Cinderella."

We sat there, savouring the chocolate in our mouths. I studied his face closely. Was it just me, or did he look cuter when he was eating?

Steve looked up suddenly, meeting my eyes. Our gazes locked. His eyes always managed to make my mind in a whirl. Panicking, I looked away, just in time to see Steve smirk.

"You were looking at me." It was more of a statement than a question.

"I wasn't!" I retorted. A little too defensively.

Steve chuckled under his breath. "It's okay, not many can resist this pretty face of mine," he said.

I rolled my eyes at him. "Yeah, whatever. Shut up and eat your chocolate."

He grinned. "You have chocolate all over your mouth."

Before I knew what was happening, he leaned over and licked it off my lips, sending sparks all over ny body with his taste. He smacked his lips with his tongue. "Mmm..."