Ten -Zedd Fanfiction- DISCONTINUED

Chapter Eleven

Waking up next to Anton was something so many girls would love to be doing right now. But I'm the one who gets to. Out of all the girls in the world, he chose me, a girl ten years younger than him. Why me? What did I do to deserve such a wonderful guy? 'Nothing', I tell myself, 'I don't deserve him.'

I see his eyes open and we stare at each other for a moment. His eyes widen and he turns over onto his back. He curses and places his hands on his face.

"What? What happened?" His sudden change of mood startles me.

"I shouldn't be here..."

"What do you mean? What are you talking about?" My eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"I have to go..." He gets up from the bed. He doesn't explain where he's going or why he's acting so weird. He leaves without saying goodbye. I stay lying on the bed, staring up at the ceiling. I count the number of plastic, glowing stars on the cream colored surface. My head is spinning with conclusions. I silenced them as soon as they came, simply telling myself he was late for a meeting or something.

I dress in comfortable clothing and make my way downstairs. My father is at work by now so I'm sure Anton got out without question from anyone. I make myself eggs and toast in my newly renovated kitchen. I always eat my eggs on toast. They just go together.

I eat my breakfast on the couch in the living room. I watch SpongeBob on the television for around an hour. I receive a text from Anton. He tells me that everything is fine and he will explain tonight and that he will pick me up at six o'clock.

I did not reply to his message, but I knew he would come anyway. My father wouldn't be home until around four o'clock. I could probably sleep all day if I didn't have to work. I work at Chipotle as a cashier, but I sometimes work on the line.

I change into my uniform and drive to work. I waved to my friend Lacey, who was also a cashier, as I entered the restaurant. I plop my hat onto my head and get to work.

I was on line today, making burrito after taco after burrito bowl. When my lunch break came I ordered a taco kit with steak, cheese, mild salsa, and lettuce. I got it for practically all of my lunch breaks.

I had so many friends at work. They were all so kind. Working here was actually fun, unlike other jobs.

When my shift was over it was five o'clock. I had an hour to get ready for my date with Anton. I dressed in a light pink sundress and nude wedges. I left my hair down naturally and only wore mascara and lipstick.

My dad smiled at me when I came downstairs and gave me a hug and a kiss. I jumped when the doorbell sounded. I answered the door and Anton was standing there with a bouquet of roses.

"Hi." He said shyly.

"Hi." I was sure my cheeks were bright red. I told my father goodbye and walked beside Anton to his car. He opened the door for me and gave me the roses. I thanked him and buckled my seatbelt.

"You look beautiful." He told me while we were driving.

"Thank you." I said, blushing. I couldn't keep my eyes off of him. He was wearing a blue flannel (typical Anton) and jeans. I could tell this would be a rather casual date.

"So...Where are we going?" I asked. He laughs slightly and shakes his head.

"It's a surprise." He said, glancing over at me. He catches me staring. My face turns a deep red and I look down.

*Anton's Pov*

She looks so adorable when she's nervous. I was nervous as well, as I was still considering telling her of the news I needed to get out. I didn't want her to know that I was slightly drunk the night before. She would hate me. Everything I said was true though, I love her. But there was also someone else that I loved, and that was my girlfriend. I felt stupid and guilty when I woke up next to Avanelle.

Now I was taking her out on a date to tell her that I had cheated on my girlfriend with her and we couldn't be together. What a date ruiner.

I felt horrible for leading her on like that. It was all my fault. She didn't even want to see me and I practically harassed her. What we were doing was illegal.

"We're here." I sat quietly as we arrive at the beach. I have a blanket and a picnic set up for us. We couldn't eat publicly. I didn't want to risk getting caught with her, not when she's underage and my girlfriend could be watching.

"A picnic!" She exclaims, a huge smile on her beautiful face. "I love picnics."

"I thought you would like it." I smiled at her.

"And on the beach too. I should've brought my bathing suit." She sighs and sits on the picnic blanket.

Her eyes are bright and alive. I don't want to crush her spirits.

I open the basket and take out two sandwiches. I hand one to her with a plate and get out the two liter of diet coke. She gasps and does a little happy dance.

"I LOVE diet coke." She beams. I laugh and pour some into a wine glass. I pour some for myself as well. I also brought chips and grapes.

We eat happily and she stares into my eyes.

"What?" I question, smiling slightly.

"Nothing..." She says and jumps up.

"I'll race you to the water!!" She giggles and starts to run. I run after her and grab her hand, slowing her down.

"Wait, wait." I say, breathing a little bit too heavy.

"What?" She giggles. I stare into her eyes and pull her close to me.

"I just..." I lean into her, just brushing her lips. She closes her eyes and I pull away quickly, running toward the water with a huge grin on my face.

"Hey!! That's cheating!!" She yells and runs after me, her shoes flying off of her feet. I beat her to the water and kick my shoes and socks off. I roll up my pants and walk into the water. She follows me and hits me on the arm. It doesn't hurt but I grab and say "ow".

"You cheated." She says with a pouty face.

"You're adorable when you've been bamboozled." I smirk.

"Bamboozled, really?" She raises her eyebrows and smiles.

"Yep." I step toward her and grab her waist, pressing her hips against mine.

"I beat you." I say looking into her eyes and down at her lips. She drapes her arms over my shoulders and rubs her nose against mine.

"But you cheated, cheater." Cheater.

"No, I just bamboozled you."

"Would you quit it with that word?" She giggles.

"Nope." I lean in to her and kiss her roughly. She kisses me back and steps back a little from the force of the kiss. Her lips move against mine. She bites my lip softly and I open my mouth for her to enter it. Our tongues touch. The kiss gets passionate and her hands tangle in my hair. I step back for a little more support, but fail hopelessly. I slip on the sandy floor and we fall over. She gasps as she falls onto me in the water. She curses and then we both break out into laughter, sitting up in the water. We're both completely soaked as we head back to shore.

"I love you." She says, grabbing my hand. I smile at her and tell her I love her too. I realize I totally avoided telling her the truth.

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A/N: :O omg that just happened.