Fallen in deep

Chapter 15 - The storm

“Care to explain ..little one?” 

“Well...um..  I just meant that guys only seem to have one things on their mind” I whimpered

“And what’s that one thing then ? “  his lips curled up 

He really enjoys teasing me ! 

I groaned “ You know fine well what !” This was so embarrassing my face must be the colour of a tomato. 

He raised an eyebrow obviously playing dumb ! With a stupid smirk on his face , determined to make me suffer and feel as uncomfortable as possible. 

“Sex..” I whispered 

“And do you think am thinking about that right now?” He voice was slow and husky 

My eyes instantly widened ! I had walked right into his trap.

“Eh..no , course not , I - I was just ..” my sweaty palms squished together from cringing ! 

Then all of a sudden laughter erupted .

“Oh your too easy to wind up !” His Head was back and He was holding his stomach while laughing (at my expense) !

What a jerk- I should of saved that last bit of my milkshake and poured it over his head. That would of shut him up.

“Anyway” he stated “girls are just the same, they only think about one thing too. Either themselves or how popular they are, they don’t care who they have to hurt or f**k in the process just as long as they get what they want, they are just the same , it’s no different “

He did have a point actually, a lot of girls do only think about themselves and are happy to trample on others but I didn’t want to give him the satisfaction of boasting even more.

“Don’t tar us all with the same brush , I don’t f**k around like they do” It’s the truth I wanted nothing to be like them.

“Well yeah that’s because your in the virgin club “ rolling his eyes 

“No am not!” I blurted out, straight away wishing I hadn’t.

Zane chocked on his drink , giving me some enjoyment.

“What the f**k ! Let me get this straight , you’ve had s*x? “ 

My face was reaching uncontrollable levels, this was hands down the worst moment in my life !! Am tempted to go and throw myself outside in that weather hoping to get blown away .

“I don’t want to take about it please !” I said Meekly

“No . I want to details , I take it you enjoyed it?” That smart ass smirk was back..

I turned my attention to the window and the weather outside, I wish I hadn't because those dark thoughts were returning, raring their ugly heads.

“Well I guess we’re done here then, “ I stood up heading to the door wanting to escape ASAP! When Zane grabbed my wrist and pulled me closer “No ! Wait ! Am sorry, why don’t we sack this project just now and watch a film, by the end of it this weather might of shifted and I can take you home ? “ 

I didn’t Really want to go back home and be alone with the weather the way it was so I agreed to watch a film, That might help to take my mind off things.

I sat on the other side of the couch. We settle on watching a Fast and Furious film, Zane is obviously a huge fan of cars and well I didn’t object ..am a huge fan of Vin diesel .

As the movie started Zane took a blanket from the back of the couch and put it over his knees. 

“Are you cold?” He asked 

“No am alright” the blanket did look cozy..

“Liar . Come closer “

Before I could answer he put his arm around the back of my body and pulled me Towards him until our sides were touching. Was I really snuggled up on a stormy night with the local bad boy watching a film? That reminds me..BETHANY! I quickly texted her to say I was okay I hadn’t noticed her two missed phone calls and A text threatening to send out a search party. 

Zane took off his boots and put his feet up on the table , I glanced down at the boots and thought of something Bethany had said to me. “The spikes on the side of his shoes are so he can leave marks on people’s faces when he stamps on them”

“You can try them on if you really want” he said calmly 

I hadn’t realized he was staring at me.

I glanced at my surroundings, his house was actually not what I expected, sure I expected his parents to also live here but I was surprised when I learned he lived here on his own. Being Judge mental and stereotypical I expected to see  beer cans and pizza boxes scattered all over the floor with a mountain of dishes in the sink possibly the odd sock or two flung over the TV or couch but in contrast the open kitchen and living room was very tidy. The carpets are light grey with darker grey walls  Which are decorated with pictures of sports cars. The kitchen worktops are black with white lights under the units, There are two tall lamps switched on in the living room with the main light dimmed creating a cozy feel. 

I turned my attention back to the film trying to concentrate but I couldn’t take my mind off the weather outside , it was getting worse , I could hear the wind howling and the rain was batting off the windows. It was all making my heart beat faster, I shuddered just thinking back to that horrible night, I was too busy staring outside I didn’t even notice the TV Flicker until all the lights switched off and we were surrounded by complete darkness. 

“Ah s**t . A f*****g power cut , just great !”  Zane said crossly

My Breathing was becoming heavier and faster the more frightened I got , I could feel my eyes begin to sting. There was a huge flash of lightening and I automatically grabbed the nearest thing I could which in my case was Zane’s arm. I squeezed it hard and buried my head into his chest. Squeezing my eyes together trying to block out everything that was happening.

“s**t! What’s the matter with you? Are you okay ? “ Zane sounded worried 

As the thunder roared I pressed my lips together concealing my sobs. I was now shaking. Then again BANG , FLASH! The whole sky lit up.

“Zane make it stop, please , make it go away” I sobbed

I was feeling pain, my insides were hurting. Every bone in my body was shaking.

“What’s the matter? Are you crying ?”

This time I let out a shriek and hid deeper into his chest. He put a heavy arm around me and squeezed me tight. Stroking my back.

“Shhh, it’s just passing by, it will be over soon, don’t worry” 

His voice was soft and calming , with every rub on my back I felt my body ease. We sat in silence for a while , just holding each other. I felt safe. Safe in Zane’s comforting arms. My heart beat slowed with every passing minute.

The storm seemed to have passed and the power flipped back on, Zane tilted my chin raising my watery messy eyes to meet his. He cupped my face with both hands and wiped the loose tears away with his thumbs.

“ What was all that about? And don’t think about telling me lies” He asked sternly

Trying to gather some composure I took a deep breath “well.. it’s just , I get frightened from storms they ..they bring back bad memories and bad flashbacks. 

“Explain.” Zane demanded 

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