The rest of the day Colton was paid to me all the time, his friends teased him most of the time for being intense with me. But I didn't mind him, I thought he was cute. Colton looked like he would defend what he loved to the death, deep down he was a good person. We had a hamburger and fries for lunch, and in the afternoon we chatted with his friends by the lake. There was a thermos with beers and everything. We talked about various things, about ex-girlfriends, Colton had had a few, not many, which surprised me because I thought he was a womanizer of the worst kind. In the evening, we were hungry so we went to a stand where they made pizza. We ordered an extra familiar, soda and an ice cream for dessert. It felt yummy, my favorite was cookie ice cream.-How did you make out? -He asked me, the lake was beginning to reflect the moon that was just rising.-I had a wonderful time, I didn't know it was possible to enjoy it with you," I teased him a little. I took the last remaining piece
-Look at the stars," Colton's voice was soft now, he sounded calm. We both lay there looking at the stars. I was thinking about what I had done with him, I felt different now, I felt more... his. I squeezed my eyes shut trying not to think about it. Colton is not about relationships and I knew that very well.-I'm looking at them.-They look huge," he said. "When you feel alone and lost, Monique, look to the stars; they will know how to guide you. -His tone sounded wistful, as if he felt sadness deep down.-Why are you sad? -I questioned, looking at him.-I'm not," he looked at me, "on the contrary, I feel ecstatic to be here with you. For making love," I was surprised by his words. Sometimes he was the corniest person in the world and sometimes the coldest.-Colton, you talk too corny. I didn't think a guy like you would be.-You make me be. -You'd rather I was always cold?I looked at his face in profile, he looked relaxed, I don't know if it was the effect of having had an orgasm o
I put my hand to my mouth thinking Andy had hurt Colton, but Colton didn't flinch at the punch the guy gave him in his jaw; instead Colton just smiled sideways so he could be the one to give the other punch. Andy put his hand to his stomach, it had been a hard punch.-Are you scared? -Darren asked me over the din.-What is it, Darren? Why is Colton here?-That's something you need to ask him, don't you think? You should get to know Colton better before you fall in love with someone like him. Trust me, it won't end well. Otherwise you can ask Barbara or your sister.I looked at him right away when he mentioned my sister.-Why my sister?-She fell in love with him, didn't she? And look how she ended up: heartbroken.I looked at Colton in the ring, they were hitting each other too hard, Andy already had blood on his nose. Colton still didn't have any blood anywhere. It looked like Colton was full of hate when he was fighting, his look was very dark, it was scary, will I really know Colto
When we got out to the back of the place, Darren got in the front seat and Colton and I got in the back seats. It was cute that Colton cared about me, he hadn't let go of my hand at any point. Darren backed out, as he pulled out onto the street he started up. I could breathe easy as we were on our way.-Are you all right? -Colton asked me in a whisper.I looked at him.-Yeah, a little scared, but I'm fine.-You shouldn't have followed me," he reproached me, but I didn't feel angry but calm, neutral.The lights of the cars illuminated his face sometimes, I felt that I was falling more and more in love with Colton. I felt it inside me, at the same time it gave me illusion but on the other hand it scared me.-I'm sorry," I mumbled, putting my lips in a single line, "Who do you think did that? -I wanted to know, referring to the shooting.-I have no idea.-I do, La Cobra," Darren spoke aloud, "No one else comes to mind. Besides they're the only mobsters around here.-The Cobra? -I looked
I put on pajama pants and Colton put on a shirt, we left the house, got into the car and went to the supermarket.-What are we going to buy? -Colton asked me halfway there. He had his hand on my leg as he drove. I thought it was a very sweet gesture on his part. Colton and I were acting like we were a couple and living together. Or at least it seemed that way to me. And I liked the idea. Deep down I wanted to become independent, that is, to have my own apartment or my own house.-I think my father is coming tomorrow, so I'll save him from having to go to the supermarket. I'll buy things for the week," I answered.When we got to the supermarket we parked and went downstairs. It wasn't that crowded, there were a few couples shopping, there were also some tourists. Colton took the shopping cart and the two of us started picking things out. I insist, we looked like a couple doing the grocery shopping. Besides I was getting my hopes up a little too high.-Milk, I need lactose-free milk," I
After leaving the supermarket Colton and I headed back to the car, packed up and headed out to buy breakfast. We just passed a fast food place where you could drive by without getting out of the car.After ordering the food and picking it up we headed back to the house, parked, took the stuff out and carried it into the kitchen.-Do you know how I feel? -she asked me as she separated the things.-How?" I wanted to know.-As if we were doing our shopping for our house.... -Listening to Colton talk like that made me feel tender and excited. Delusion that he now saw a future with me.-Since when did you become so corny?-Enjoy it while you can because this isn't daily. -he joked. But I was right, Colton's mood was very changeable. At that I remembered the fight he had yesterday, you could hardly see any marks on his face. I also remembered what happened to poor Andy, a spark of anguish settled in my chest.-What are you thinking about? -Colton snapped me out of my thoughts.-Huh? I... I
The rest of the day Colton didn't show up, I felt sad because we were supposed to spend the day together, and we were supposed to cook and do other things but apparently there was something about those guys' visit that made him grumpy. I didn't know where he had gotten to, I was too bored. In fact, I couldn't even concentrate on anything. Always thinking about Colton.When the clock struck ten at night, I yawned on the couch. I felt sleepy, the TV was on and the whole house was dark. Only the TV light was shining on me. It was obvious that Colton wasn't coming. So I got up and turned off the TV, leaving me in the dark. I went upstairs and when I got to my room, I got into bed. My eyes felt heavy, I couldn't keep them open anymore. The pillow and the blanket felt cold. I pulled the covers up to the back of my neck and curled up with the pillows. I was ready to sleep. Tomorrow my father would come. I didn't even know how he would act when he found out Colton and I were dating. My dad ha
When I woke up, Colton was next to me. It was weird because lately when I woke up he always disappeared. But this time he was asleep, maybe because of how tired he was yesterday or I don't know. He looked so relaxed, he looked like a good boy like that. No one would guess he would be quite the case. I brushed a few strands of hair away from his forehead and deposited a warm kiss. Deep down I felt like I was falling more and more in love with Colton Dashner. And I didn't know if that was good or bad.Colton stirred, but he didn't wake up, he only grew more attached to me. I imagined a future with Colton, a future with no fears, no problems, no worries. I liked that. Just when I thought everything was going well I heard footsteps on the stairs, hurried footsteps.-Shit," I muttered, thinking the worst. There was only one person who could come at this hour. And I was sure it wasn't Angelique.The door opens and out of it comes my smiling father, a smile that was wiped off as soon as he s