Played By Strings Of Fate

11th String - I Could Probably Do Better

Then I realise he was right. Not about the serendipity thing but about the fact that we have met here before. He was the douche bag who cut in front of me when Clark and I watched Thor 2.

Oh right! I was here with Clark. I turned around and I see him eyeing the annoying lad with an eyebrow raised.

"Your friend?" He asked, still not looking away from the guy. He wasn't mad. Wait, of course he's not mad. Why would he be? He had no reason. Why did that disappoint me?

"What? No," I answered, cringing. I don't even remember his name.

The guy looked from me to Clark and back again. As if making sense of what he was seeing. I concluded that he had just realised that I was with Clark and not alone as he thought.

"Collin," he finally introduced himself. Ah, yes. That was his name. His name sounds smart, not matching him at all.

Clark only nodded, probably debating on whether or not to introduce himself. He is a public figure.

But I guess he realised it didn't matter because he also introduced himself a moment later, "Clark."

What's up with them introducing themselves by saying only their first names?

Not wanting to stand here any longer, I spoke to Collin, "Well, we should go now. Captain America's not going to wait forever."

I took Clark's arm and dragged him away but Collin stopped us again.

"You guys are going to watch Captain America 2?" He asked and I resisted the urge to roll my eyes.

Be polite, I reminded myself, you're in public.

"Yes, good bye." I continued walking with Clark but stopped in horror once Collin spoke.

"No way, me too!"

Oh Audrye, help me.

**

I completely forget about the irritation named Collin as I watched Captain America with Clark. Thank God for the seat numbers. I don't know what number he's got and I don't care. We weren't friends and I needed him to stop pestering me.

My eyes were glued to the huge screen as I continuously stuffed popcorn into my mouth.

I never talk during movies because I always want to be absorbed in them. Clark is used to it since we used to have movie marathons every Friday night but sometimes, he would talk a lot just to annoy me. Especially if he wasn't interested in the movie.

I should be thankful that he is somewhat interested in Marvel. He was quiet and when I took a peek to see his reaction to the movie, it made me smile.

He was enjoying it, I could tell. He had the same face he always wore whenever our literature teacher back in high school talked about Shakespeare and Aristotle. Yeah, he digs that kind of stuff which I'm too lazy to even pretend to be interested in.

For a moment, I just observed him. Subtly, of course.

He was leaning forward in his seat as if he wanted to get closer to the screen. He looked so innocent, so curious. Like he was learning something for the first time. At least I know he isn't bored being with me.

Being with me.

I smiled faintly as I think about the possibilities. It wasn't so impossible for me now. If Clark can take me on a date like tonight, he could do it again. Who knows, right? You never know what tomorrow will bring.

My smile suddenly vanished.

Who am I kidding? Clark barely looks at me the way Jake used to stare at my crazy sister Alissa. Just because I keep reassuring myself there's a chance doesn't mean it's actually going to happen.

Clark only had one girlfriend, if I'm correct. He told me about her once. They were together for a few months. Clark has this way of making you feel special so it doesn't really take a scientist to figure out that he probably treated her like a queen and she had probably loved him with all her heart. He said she was mature, caring, and understanding. They don't talk anymore though. They talked about their relationship and they both decided to end it because things weren't working out. Said they were both confused. About what, I didn't know.

I wonder if he has lingering feelings for her. He probably does because he hasn't even tried to find another girl. He hasn't opened his eyes. He's not moping but the only way I could convince myself that he's over her is if he finds somebody else.

I couldn't help but wish that somebody else was me. I should stop feeding myself hope when there is almost none but I didn't. I wanted to hope. What was he looking for anyway?

If he chooses me, I wouldn't hurt him. His last girlfriend made an impact on him, I'm sure, but I could probably do better.

Right?

Clark chose that moment to face me. I didn't look away even though I had been caught staring. I don't know why I didn't but it felt like I shouldn't. His eyes were piercing mine. I couldn't see it well because it was dark in the theatre but I could feel its intensity.

"What's wrong?" He asked, concern in his voice.

I smiled. He worries so easily.

"Nothing," I shook my head.

"Not enjoying the movie?"

"Have you gone mad? Of course I'm enjoying it. It's Captain America."

He gave me a nod and pressed his back against his seat, "Okay. Not enjoying the company, perhaps?" He suggested, his eyes avoiding mine, contradictory to his unfaltering gaze seconds ago.

"Of course not. I love hanging out with you. You know that. Even though you annoy the hell out of me," I said honestly. I was absolutely fine with him as company. Why would he think otherwise?

"That guy," he started, fumbling with his fingers, "He's the one you owe a date to?"

His question caught me off guard. He remembers that?

"Uh, yeah," I answered absentmindedly.

He nodded, "I see..."

"I'm not really interested in him though. He annoys me so much and I always forget his name." I don't why I'm explaining myself to Clark but I felt like I had to.

Maybe it was because I didn't want anybody thinking I was dating Collin or maybe it was because I didn't want him in particular to think that. I don't know. I don't understand myself. Actually, I don't understand my actions tonight.

Clark laughed, "I'd feel sorry for him but he annoys me too. I don't know why since I don't know him but he does. He annoys me."

We continued watching after that. My mind was reeled back to the film and I could slap myself for getting so distracted. I had practically missed the most awesome scene in the movie.

Stupid Clark and his stupid distractions.