You're My Only Obsession

Chapter Six - Scarlet

At the beginning of the week, I was walking towards physiology I felt an arm slip around my shoulder. My heart seemed to stop before I could react. I ducked under the persons arm and shoving them in the chest. I took the boy off guard because he stumbled into a few people behind him. When I looked up it was Sam. His eyes were wide and horrified. My teeth were clenched, tears filling my eyes.

“I'm sorry,” he said looking hurt then turned and walked away. As I watched him walk away, I felt guilt run over me.

Sam and I haven’t talked all week. Either have Cody and me. Sam and I have given each other looks but not once talked. I liked it when he looked at me it made my insides flip. I really wanted to talk to him but I don't want to cause trouble in his life, I don't want to be a burden to him.

After Physiology on Friday Sam slammed a note on my desk and literally ran to the door. I looked blankly at the note and at the door. I was scared to move; I could see Aaron looking at me. Knowing I had no protection. Even if Sam and I hadn’t talked he always made sure I was out of this room safely. I could feel my sick rising as Aaron waited for me at the side.

I slowly opened the note.

Scarlet,

Can we talk?. I’m sorry about what happened Last week. When I put my arm you – you looked scared of me. You looked at me like I was Aaron. I should have talked to you first. I just want to know that I’m not going to hurt you. EVER. That is a promise.

Sam x

I knew he wouldn’t hurt me, its Cody who doesn’t. Yea I admit I’m a bit scared because of what Aaron has done. I’m human: anyone would be scared if they had the same happen to them.

As I stood up, I was slammed up against the wall my head hit the brick. I knew who it was straight away. Aaron. Suddenly his lips were pressed against mine, forcing mine to move with his. I tried to push him off me. But when I pushed he pushed me even harder. “Oh baby, I’ve missed you. Why are you ignoring me? Don’t you love me? Or are you too busy spending time with Sam.” His eyes went from desire to anger, in about one second. Then his hands were around my throat pushing my head harder against the wall.

I started crying, but couldn’t scream. I wanted Sam then. In that moment I wanted Sam to come and save me.

“You are MINE baby girl. Only mine, you hear that!” he spat in my ear. I nodded without thinking. He didn’t let go of my neck though. “Oh I love you,” he whispered.

Then I heard the door open and footsteps running towards us. Just before I knew it, Aaron was on the floor with Sam on top of him. He was screaming something about touching me. Everything seemed to be fading away, my hearing and eyesight going fuzzy. I sank to the floor, shaking violently.

There was someone grabbing my arms and legs and I felt weightless. Everything was getting darker. Then there was nothing but darkness. I wanted to scream for help. I wanted to jump out of the person’s arms and run but I was paralyzed.

I woke to the smell of paints, oils and wood. I tried to focus my eyes, but everything seemed to have a blurred edge to it.

“Scarlet, it’s okay. You’re safe. Don’t get up too fast.” As soon as I heard his voice, I was relieved. Sam had saved me once again. But where was I?

I started crying then realizing that I wanted to be with him so badly. That I wanted to just curl up to him.

“I can’t,” I sobbed

“You can’t what Scarlet?” he then was in front of my face, his facial features not readable.

“I can’t –be hurt – again” I croaked out.

“I will never hurt you. I want to protect you,” he whispered.

Oh come on Scarlet. It’s your choice, not Cody's. Let Sam in.

“Thank you” I smiled, and I really meant it. I have to let him in. it’s time to. He does seem like he wants to look after me.

It felt like hours I had been asleep. When I woke up, I could smell roast potatoes and chicken. My stomach rumbled, and I noticed how hungry I was. How long had I been asleep?

I slipped out of an unfamiliar bed, and shock ran all over my body but remembered I was in Sam’s apartment. I was safe. I looked around the room; there were paintings and sketches all over the wall. I stroked my hand over them slowly. They were beautiful; all of them were so detailed.

I walked over to the one of a flower it was my favorite flower. A red rose.

“You like what you see?” his voice made me jump and he laughed when I squeaked.

“They are beautiful,” I breathed

“Thank you” he said walking over to the one I was looking at. “You want it?” he asked sweetly.

I looked at him then, and really looked. His brown hair was shorter on the sides but fell across his forehead messily. He had the most beautiful ocean blue eyes that I have ever seen. His face was perfect, so was his body by what saw last week. He was wearing a tight fitted top and faded jeans. I took it all in and then made my eyes meet his. I had forgot he asked me a question and that I hadn’t answered in a few minutes.

“Ummm – I would love that” I smiled at him, my cheeks going red. One side of his lips pulled up into a smirk. Oh god, that is sexy.

Without knowing he leaned across me. Not taking his eyes off me, and took the painting off the wall and handed it to me. I felt hot and flustered. I had never felt comfortable with someone being this close to me because of Aaron. But with Sam it felt nice, I’m not a fool to admit I like him a lot.

I tried to push the thought of how I was attracted to Sam out of my mind at dinner. He had cooked for me. He told me everything that happened at school. Apparently my body went into shock because of what Aaron had done. I nodded, but didn’t want to know what happened. I wanted to talk about him.

“So what’s your family like?” I asked randomly. It’s not like me to start convosation. He looked at me and smiled.

“Well I have a little brother called Danny. He is a little crazy but everyone loves him. And I have my mother, Beth. She is great. You should meet her one-day, you two would get along. And that’s about it really. Only us three” he gave me that smirk again, and I couldn’t help but smile back. Then I started thinking about his dad.

As if he read my mind he said, “My dad left when I was fifteen and before Danny was born.” He spoke with such confidence, when he told me about his dad; there was no trace of sadness in his face. “What about you Scarlet, what’s your family like?”

I explained to him, that my mum and dad lives quite far away from where I am currently live. That they call every now and then but I wasn’t massively close to them. When I had stopped talking, he looked at me sadly. But I smiled back at him making sure he knew I was all right.

“Favorite book?” he said whilst laying down on the sofa.

“The Notebook” I answered. “Yours?” we had been talking for hours now, and I didn’t care about what time it was because I was really enjoying myself in the company of Sam. He has kept my mind off Aaron.

“Fast and Furious” he smiled

“That isn’t a book you moron that is a movie” I stuck my tongue out at him and then laughed.

“I like hearing you laugh” he blushed, looking me in the eyes. I could feel the heat rise in cheeks. He was still looking at me. What do I do? I so badly want him to kiss me right now…but I’m scared.

He reached down then and stroked my cheek, bringing me closer to him. “You're so beautiful Scarlet” he whispered.

I held my breath, until our lips were almost touching. He tilted his head so his lips brushed over mine; it felt like electricity was running all over me. His hand wandered up to my face, his fingers running through my hair. Then suddenly my lips were crushed against his with a passion I have never experienced.

As quickly as it started, he pulled away, his eyes filled with passion, regret and sadness. I could feel my heart beating out of control, I felt lightheaded. Thank god I was sitting down, or I might have gone into shock again.

“I’m sorry, scarlet. I shouldn’t have done that,” he said quietly.

“Why are you sorry?” I breathed out. He lifted up one of my hands, which was trembling.

“You’re scared” he said sadly. His hand was still tangled in my hair, and our heads were touching. Which told me he didn’t want to let this go and neither did I.

“I’m not scared. I want this,” I whispered.

He didn’t wait one second more, as he kissed me again. His tongue slipping into my mouth, wrestling against my own. I jumped as I felt his hand on my hip and pulled me on top of him, so I was sitting on him.

Kissing him felt right, like we were a perfect fit. Nothing was forced because both of us wanted it. His lips were soft against mine. I ran my hand through his messy hair as we kissed. I could still feel the electricity pumping around my body.

The drive to my apartment was great, he held my hand tightly and we talked about everything. He told me about his most embarrassing story, which made me laugh so much I snorted. Then it went silent except for the radio. But the silence was good it wasn’t awkward. When the song ‘ I saw love’ by Forest Blakk came on, I stared to sing along. I didn’t realize I was singing till I looked at Sam, his eyes were wide with shock but they were also kind.

“Now that is amazing,” he murmured. I blushed and carried on singing till the song ended. Knowing that he was listening. I have never felt so comfortable singing in front of someone like that before. Not even in front of Emily or Cody.

“How long have you been singing?” he asked softly.

“Since the age of ten” I blushed out

“I can tell – your voice is really good,” he whispered.

When we got to my apartment, he walked me to the door, still a gentle man. Sam and I then just stood there looking at each other.

“Scarlet?” he said shyly

“Yes” I said smiling at him.

“Ummm, you mean a lot to me. You know that right?”

“Yes” I said again, not knowing what else to say.

“I want to be with you, to see you laugh and to look after you. Can I do that?” his cheeks were dark red then. I felt like jumping into his arms and screaming yes. But I kept my calm.

“Yes, of course I will Sam”, then I started to cry.

He leaned down closer and kissed me softly. My body buzzed at the feeling of his lips against mine again. He broke the kiss first but was holding my face in his hands.

“You have a good rest of your night.” He says.

“Thank you Sam,” I whispered

“Anytime Scarlet.” he kissed me goodbye.

 I didn’t think such a great night would be roughened, until I walked through my apartment door.