Runaway (R.S.L)

Chapter 6

"Thanks. Are you ready to go?" He asked. 

I nodded as we made his way to his car. He opened my door for me and I quickly thanked him as I hopped in. He shut my door and ran over to the driver's side, climbing in and buckling up. He quickly started the car and drove off, a semi-awkward yet comfortable silence filling the air. Why was it a bit awkward when it wasn't at the party?

"What movie are we seeing?" I asked, trying to break the silence. 

"Don't laugh, but I thought we could see that new SpongeBob Movie." He glanced at me to see my reaction. 

I couldn't help but smile. "You're a child at heart, aren't you?" I teased, poking his thigh. 

He chuckled and shook his head. "Have you heard some of the dirty jokes they have on the show? I honestly think that SpongeBob shouldn't be on Nickelodeon." 

"Is this your admittance that you still watch it?" I asked, quirking an eyebrow. 

He shrugged. "Since I don't count it as a kids show, the answer would be yes." He suddenly chuckled. "I mean, have you seen Squidward? He basically has a dick on his nose." 

I burst into laughter at his comment, causing him to do the same. 

~*~

"That movie was so weird and entertaining at the same time." Ethan commented as we walked out of the theatre.

I nodded in agreement and threw out my empty cup of soda. "All I could do was stare at Squidward's nose."      

He laughed and nudged my shoulder. I bit my lip when I felt his hand slip into mine and lace our fingers together. "Do you want to go on a walk? Unless you have to go home."

I shook my head. "I don't need to be home yet, and a walk sounds nice. It's a beautiful night out." The temperature outside was just right, and the stars and the moon made the night sky picture perfect. 

"Awesome." He grinned. "There's a park about fifteen minutes away. Does that sound all right?" 

"That sounds perfect." I told him, smiling. He smiled back and gave my hand a squeeze. 

The walk to the park was filled with silence, but a comfortable one. I was honestly surprised at how fast I grew comfortable around Ethan. In my life, I was always awkward around my new "families" and rarely ever felt like I was part of it. I felt like a complete outsider that was just a burden, but with Ethan I felt different. Of course I didn't feel like a burden with the Lynch's, they were amazing, the best family I had ever had. 

Well, Ross was being an ass at the moment, but I wasn't about to let his attitude affect my thoughts on the rest of his family. 

When we arrived at the park, we sat down on one of the benches and I tilted my head up to look at the stars. It was just so beautiful and it was hard to look away. I felt Ethan squeeze my hand, and I looked at him to find him staring at me. He had this look in his eyes that I couldn't decipher. 

"What?" I murmured, feeling slightly self-conscious. 

He shook his head, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. "You're just really beautiful." His voice was quiet and soft, and his words made my heart melt. He leaned forward slightly, and my heart rate increased at what I believed was about to happen. His hand rested on my cheek and I watched as his eyes fluttered close. I leaned closer and closed my own eyes at the same moment his lips covered my own. His lips were soft, but the kiss was missing something and I knew exactly what it was. 

Sparks. 

Comparing this kiss to Ross', I felt absolutely nothing. When I kissed Ross, it felt like my body was on fire and my heart would beat a mile a minute. But with Ethan, there was no spark, no electricity, no fast heartbeat. Just as I was about to pull away, Ethan grabbed the back of my head and deepened the kiss. His grip on my head forced me to stay in place, and I was forced to just sit there while he attacked my lips. I placed my hands on his chest to try and push him away, but he quickly grabbed my wrists and placed them by my sides. 

My eyes snapped open and I struggled against his grip, wincing as he tightened his hold on my wrists. When I felt one of his hands creep up under my shirt, I knew something had to be done fast. I bit down hard on his bottom lip, causing him to hiss and pull away. His eyes darkened with anger and before I could comprehend what was happening, his hand was making contact with my cheek. My hand flew up to my throbbing cheek as a gasp escaped my lips. 

"Don't you ever do that again." He growled, his voice sending chills down my spine. What had happened to the sweet guy who I met at the party? 

"Let go of me." I begged, the throbbing on my left wrist increasing. He quickly grabbed my right wrist and squeezed it, causing me to wince. "What do you want?" 

"Well, I was hoping for a good lay," He smirked devilishly, and I gulped in fear. "But I have a feeling that won't be happening now." Without warning, he crushed his lips against mine and I yelped into his mouth. My eyes were wide with fear, and I was struggling to get out of his hold. He pushed onto my shoulders and shoved me down onto the bench, releasing my wrists from his grasps. Before allowing him to take my hands in his again, I rested my hands on the ground and started to feel for something heavy. My fingers brushed against what felt like a large rock, and I immediately grabbed it and smashed it over his head. He immediately groaned in pain and rolled off me, landing on the ground. I took off in that instant, not daring to look back. 

My heart pounded in my ears as I ran, and I was doing my best to keep the tears at bay. I couldn't believe that happened, and I hated how it brought back so many unwanted memories. I shivered involuntarily as Ethan's cruel smile popped in my head. I should have known that he was using me. I was an idiot to think that someone would like a girl like me.

My running slowed down as my eyes scanned the unfamiliar area. There were stores I hadn't heard of lined up across the way, leading me to believe that I had run in the opposite direction from the way we came. My breathing was ragged and I bent down, placing my hands on my knees to try and slow down my breathing. The tears I had tried to will away had slowly started to roll down my cheeks, and my bottom lip began to quiver uncontrollably. 

With shaky hands, I pulled out my cell phone and called the one person I needed the most. They answered on the fourth ring. 

"Ross, I need you." 

I was debating whether or not to make Ethan the bad guy, and I ended up going with it. I know you guys want Ross and Scarlett together, and I promise they will be soon. Hope you guys enjoyed the chapter, and please vote and comment! Suggest this book to your friends and follow! Love you, guys!