"You cruelly, dare doubt my affections as anything but pure and true?" Dean shook me by my shoulders which was scripted, but it wasn't done right. He barely moved me. He was messing up this scene. I wasn't going to let him ruin it though. I had a point to prove. To who, I wasn't sure.
"Rightfully so. I am anything but of importance to you. You stand before me blind as ever to the pain I endeavor ever so often not to feel." I delivered my lines loud and clear and full of the pain that Josephine was depicted having in this moment. As I opened my mouth to continue, I caught sight of Deans face contort. "My... " Dean's face twisted in pain almost as he stared down at me. His eyes looked distant. He'd gone somewhere else. To another time I think. Did these lines resonate with him more than they should have? I could see the hurt on his face and it made me feel sorry for him. There wasn't anything I could do though. Not now. "My heart can no longer withstand the absence of you."
He slid his hands down to my elbows, making something scripted feel genuine and heartfelt. I thought I could do this, but I couldn't. Not with Dean. I couldn't do this with him knowing he was hurting. I couldn't allow myself to feel sorry for him either. Dean was hurting because of Dean.
"Hear me loud and clear, my love. I am here as whole as I'll ever be. I am here for you and only you." His words hit me harder than anything. I could have been winded by them. Why was this affecting me so suddenly?
"You are here as a shell, but where is your heart?" The scripted silence between us was more real than anyone here would ever know. That's how I wanted to leave it too. Just between me and him. I reached up and touched Deans cheek. It was soft and warm to the touch. "The world has stopped spinning for me and for that, I am forever sorry." I leaned up and kissed him, feeling something I hadn't in a long time. I didn't want Dean back in any way. This was just a painful reminder of what I lost. With that thought, I pulled away, wiping my eyes as everyone clapped for our performance. I put on my best face, letting no one see that I was bothered by all of this. They wanted a show, I'd give them one.
"Excellent performance, Miss Harper. Same to you, Dean. Quite the improvement." I nodded and smiled happily. Mrs. Burns has never complimented me on anything before. This was something new. "Nolan, take Mr. Matthews place." Nolan headed down the aisle with a big smile on his face. It made me feel better about things. I think I needed this scene to happen. It was the only thing to get my mind off of Dean and his hurt.
"Ready?" Nolan asked as he jumped onto stage, taking Deans place happily. I stretched my neck and shrugged.
"As I'll ever be." Nolan smiled and did a double take at Dean who seemed frozen next to us. Nolan raised an eyebrow at him and smirked.
"Yes?" Dean rolled his eyes as he walked away. I sighed, getting Nolan's attention. He shook his head and made a face. I already knew he was judging Dean.
"Be nice," I whispered to him. He gave me an apologetic smile that made me smile too. I couldn't be mad at him. Dean shouldn't have lingered like that. Nolan nodded to me once, signaling me he was ready. So was I.
"Victor. I can not bear this burden any longer." I flinched when Nolan stepped to me sooner than he was supposed to.
"What burden do you speak of, my love?"
"The one you've bestowed upon my aching heart. This burden you-" Nolan took another step towards me, making me confused and tense up. I was getting nervous that he was messing this scene up for us. I glanced down at Mrs. Burns who gestured for me to continue. Was she okay with this? "You so recklessly call love." Nolan gripped my shoulders firmly, staring down at me intently.
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Teachers Pet
Romantizm"This is so wrong," I whispered as his lips touched my neck. He kissed me softly and sighed against my skin. His breath tickled me, causing me to shudder against him. He pressed his body into mine, backing me into the lockers. He slowly kissed up to...
