Take Your Time

Chapter 16

Peyton still doesn't move. I lean in slowly giving her a chance to leave. Once I'm a couple inches away I close my eyes.

I capture her lips in between mine and I instantly feel the spark. I slid my hand that was on her cheek back behind her head, getting it tangled in her hair.

As I break the kiss, Peyton finally moves. Her hands grip on my hips and she pulls my lower half into her. Our lips connect once again as we enjoy a heated make out session. Lips were being bitten, hips were being clutched, and soft moans were being let out. Peyton even grabs my ass at one point.

This feels right. This is what I want. Nothing can stop this. Nothing but...

*ring*

The bell rings indicating lunch is over. "We should go." I whisper against her lips. "Don't worry, we can pretend like this never happened."

It hurts to say that but I know how it's going to be once we walk out the door. This is what Peyton wants. It is just like when she would only say things or act on things when she wasn't sober. Again it brings me back to the Selena Gomez song.

Up in the clouds, yeah you know how to make me want you. When we come down, oh I know it's over.

Peyton POV

Caitlin left the janitor closet and I stayed behind. My head is up in the cloud trying to figure out what happened. When did everything get so confusing? Would it be like this if we didn't go to the same camp this summer?

I finally exit the closet which leads to looks from students who saw me. I ignore them and walk down the hall.

As I got to my locker, I realized something. Caitlin mentioned she told someone about her feelings for me. Who though? McKenna is her best friend but I could tell at lunch it wasn't her.

Did she tell her brother? She mentioned at camp how they were tight. Caitlin telling him doesn't make sense if his best friend is going on a date with her. I am sure he is thrilled about that.

Wait... Caitlin is going on a date... I don't trust Tyler with her, not at all. What if he tries to make a move? What if she lets him?

I walk quickly to my next class and get situated before the bell rings. I open up my book and slide it down in my lap. I pull my phone out and use my book as a shield.

Peyton: What are you doing Thursday night?

I look up at the board and realize all the teacher is doing today is going through a PowerPoint. I glance back to my phone where Halie's name appears.

Halie: Studying. Why? Do you have a better offer?

Peyton: Not sure if it's a better offer, but do you want to hang out?

Halie: Twice in one week... What are you up to?

I shake my head at the text.

Peyton: We have a lot of lost time to make up...

Halie: True, text me details later

Peyton: Okay, will do...

"Peyton." My head shoots up. "Would you care to explain what I was just talking about?"

All the students are looking at me, which I find annoying. I glance at the board where the projector screen is.

I got off lucky and was able to bullshit my way through it.

When pre-calculus came around I was in a hurry to get to the classroom. I get in there and as I take my seat Caitlin walks in. Our eyes met and I suddenly felt nervous. She keeps her eyes locked on mine until she passes my seat and takes hers.

"Are you alright?" She whispers. "You look like you have seen a ghost?"

I turned around in my seat so I could look at her. "Where is Tyler taking you Thursday?"

Caitlin's eyebrows arc up. "Why do you want to know?"

"Can't a girl be curious?" I try to play off. "I want to make sure he takes my friend somewhere decent."

Caitlin's eyebrows now knit together. "Your friend."

Before I could respond, class started. I turn around before I get myself in trouble. I already risked it in one class today.

Once class was over, I walked alongside Caitlin as I walked out. "Do you not think we are friends?"

Caitlin turns her head and gives me a slight glare. "We're not friends, nor have we ever been. We just try to keep those secrets a lie."

I grab her arm and stop her from walking. "Did you just Ed Sheeran lyric me?"

"Surprise you know of him."

Who the hell doesn't know of him, especially of a late with how he has blown up in the United States? "Between him, Kehlani, Maggie Rogers and Kiana Lede, they are my top favorite solo artists."

Caitlin nods. "Good to know."

"Why did you use his lyrics? Do you think our friendship is a lie?"

Caitlin looks around before yanking on my arm and dragging me towards the girl's bathroom. Once in there she looks around and sees it's empty.

"What are we doing here?" I question her antics.

Caitlin knocks my books out of my hands and takes a step in. She gently places her hand on my cheek and leans in. I closed my eyes and was soon met with the softest pair of lips.

"Friends shouldn't kiss like we do." Caitlin whispers and takes a step back. "We are going to be late for practice..."

Holy shit.