My Knight In Shining Leather

Chapter 12: Get Out Of My Head

"Awh I was just thinking about you too." He held his hand out and I grabbed it. He pulled my up effortlessly.

"You'll never guess what I just did." I jumped up and down slightly.

"I dunno, but you look happy so I'm guessing its good news?" He raised one eyebrow and gave me hug.

"Yep." I pulled away from the hug and grinned.

"I just kneed someone who looks a lot you in an area lord knows, was only supposed to be treated nicely." I couldn't stop the grin on my face.

"Ah, so brother dearest got what was coming to him?" He laughed.

"Yup." I said popping the 'p' and giggling back at him.

"Do you want me to walk you home?" He reached out his hand.

"Sure." I smiled and took his hand in mine, swinging as we walked.

"Is that why you're out? To rid my brother of his ability to have children." He nudged my shoulder.

"Nope, that was just a perk. It's actually because my dumb shit of a brother can't see that Emily likes him. He's got some skank at home and I didn't want to be there. I know Em likes him, I can tell when people like people." I rambled at him.

I saw him roll his eyes.

"Sure you can." He laughed, but it sounded empty.

"Em likes Nate, and Nate likes Emily." I defended myself.

I heard him mutter something under his breath, but I couldn't make it out.

We walked slowly back to my house, laughing and joking. I missed this side of my best friend.

We spoke about lots of things, school, Lucas, Drake, Coby. I tried to get Cole to tell me who he likes, but he won't tell me. Spoilsport.

It took about two hours for us to get home as we were walking slowly because we were talking. It was so nice to spend time with him, as my best friend. He's been so different. It's nice to have my Cole back.

I smiled as I walk up to my front door. I put my hand on the handle as I turned around to say goodnight to Cole.

"Thank you Cole, this was exactly what I needed tonight. It was fun. And thank you for walking me home." I smiled sweetly and pulled him in with one arm for a hug.

His chin was resting on the top of my head due to the height difference. He bent down and looked in my eyes.

"You deserve so much more than how Coby and Drake treat you." His eyes were full of love. He ran his thumb over my cheek and I held onto his hand.

"Thank you." I smiled again and Cole rested his forehead on mine.

I felt his hand move to the back of my neck and the other hand move to the small of my back. He pulled me in tightly with his cheek on mine.

"Goodnight Steph." He kissed my cheek and went to walk away. I kept hold of his hand and pulled him back.

"Do you wanna stay over?" I looked up at him with hope, I didn't feel like sleeping any way and since I wouldn't be able to have Emily over, Cole would be the best company to take my mind of Drake.

"Erm." He looked hesitant, but when he looked in my eyes he nodded and followed me through the door.

We walked upstairs quietly, so we didn't disturb Nate. I pulled Cole into my bedroom and sat on the bed. He sat next to me and I rested my head on his shoulder.

"I suppose I should get changed." I said whilst heaving myself up.

I quietly ran into Nates room and picked out a t-shirt and a pair of shorts for Cole.

I chucked them at him and got out my t-shirt and trousers.

Looking across the room, I noticed Cole about to leave my room.

"Where are you going?" I asked dumbfounded.

He stood by the door, not moving.

"You said you were getting changed, I thought I'd give you some privacy." He shrugged his shoulders.

"Cole, you're my best friend, you have stayed round my house many times, it's not like you haven't seen it before." I laughed as moved back into the middle of the room.

"Okay, I guess." He pulled his t-shirt off.

Can I just say, whoa.

He must have started working out, cause his body was much fitter than I remember.

"Having fun checking me out?" He winked at me. He sounded like Drake.

"You know it sweetie." I joked.

I pulled my t-shirt over my head when I felt hands on my waist. I froze.

"What are you doing?" I asked cautiously.

"I believe when we were nine we called it 'Tickle Time!'" He attacked my sides as I collapsed on the floor.

I was laughing like a donkey and my ribs hurt so much. I was breathless and unable to move as Cole was sat on top of me.

"Mercy! Mercy!" I said between snorts and giggles.

He raised his hands and got off my stomach.

"Meanie!" I said pulling my night t-shirt on and changing into my other trousers.

By the time I was finished Cole was already laying on my bed.

"You comfy there?" I asked sarcastically.

"Yup!" He imitated me earlier, popping the 'p'.

Good to know I thought to myself and laid next to him.

I stared into his vibrant blue eyes as he stared back into my dull brown ones.

"You're so beautiful." He whispered so quietly I almost didn't hear him.

"Thank you." I breathed back as he pushed the hair back from my face.

Slowly he leaned forward one of his hands on the back of my neck.

I felt my self subconsciously move towards him as his eyes closed. I followed his lead and did the same.

I felt his soft lips on mine. They felt just like Coby's except with much more love.

I felt Cole's other hand run up my leg to waist where it sat on my hip.

He moved his hand and started kissing me, a little bit more forcefully.

When I returned the kiss, Cole took charge and made it more passionate. He rolled me onto my back and he was now above.

This went on for about a minute, until I realised what I was doing.

"Wait Cole, I can't do this." I shook my head and pushed him off me.

"I have a sort of boyfriend that I'm going on a date with tomorrow, plus you're my best friend. It would make things awkward." I looked up at him sorrowfully.

He nodded and smiled at me.

"I think you should go."

"Yeah, I thought as much." He smiled and got up to leave.

"What happened was a bit stupid, can we just, not speak of it again?" He asked sheepishly, scratching the back of his neck.

"Sure." I gave him a reassuring smile.

"Great. See you later Steph." He walked out and I heard the front door shut softly.

I sighed and fell back into my pillows.

I lied to him.

It did feel great. Not awkward at all.

I just couldn't stop thinking of Drake.

Get out of my head!