Page 18 of Perfect Tragedy
“It’s because of the sweet pick-up lines I’ve thrown at you all year.”
“Oh I see. And you think those were so great that I’m into you now?”
“Well, if not, you will be.”
“Yeah? How do you know that?”
He grins and before I can say another word, he leans toward me and puts his mouth on mine. For a moment, I’m taken off guard, surprised because I’ve never been kissed before. Before I can be insecure and worry if I’m doing this right, his tongue is in my mouth so all I can do is react. I meet his kiss move for move. His arm finds its way around my waist. I clutch one of his upper arms. I am clearly amazing at this. Go. Me. I slide my hand up to his shoulder and-
“Hey!” I holler when I suddenly find myself pulled away from Todd and am face to face with Blake. I wobble on my feet for a moment and he grips both of my arms, steadying me.
“What are you doing?” He asks me, eyes fierce and fiery.
“Excuse me?” I stumble over those two words, feeling confused.
“I asked what you’re doing?”
“Um, I’m pretty sure you don’t need me to spell it out for you,” I giggle because I’m also funny. I’m a good kisser,andI’m funny. Score! I’m clearly a catch.
“I think I should bring you home, Si,” he says softly.
“What?” I ask pulling away from his hold. “No.”
“Yes.” He reaches for me again. “You’re barely able to stand up straight. How much have you had to drink?”
I don’t know what sets me off. Maybe it’s the look on his face - like he’s disgusted with me. Maybe it’s because he’s acting like he has the right to be reprimanding me in front of others. Or maybe it’s because I was finally not thinking about him for once in… forever… and then he had to mess that up by forcing this interaction. Who in the hell does he think he is?
“What’s it to you?” I ask him angrily.
“Come on, I think you’ve had enough. It’s time to call it a night..”
“Really, Blake? Where do you get off telling me what to do? Jack isn’t even worried about me. Where even is-” I stop talking when I catch sight of my brother. He’s got a girl in his lap and he’s eating her face. That’s something I never, ever, ever needed to see. “Ew. Never mind. Could have gone my whole life without seeing that,” I say.
“It’s fine. I don’t mind taking care of you. Jack’s busy.”
“Well news flash, Blake. I don’tneedyou to take care of me, okay? How about that? Here’s an idea for you,” I point at his stupid girlfriend, “Go back and take care of Hailey. Like I said, I don’t need you. I am not your concern and none of this is your business.”
“Yes you are; come on, let’s get Vanessa and we’ll go-”
“No!” I say loudly. “I’m not your little sister. I can make my own choices. You aren’t responsible for me, okay? You have clearly shown that you don’t care about me or want me.”
“Sienna-” he says my name a look of shock on his face and it takes me a moment to even realize what I said. I’m spared any embarrassment by Todd’s interruption.
“You okay, Sienna?” He asks staring at Blake. Blake glares at him and I’m surprised Todd doesn’t back down because Blake’s look is harsh enough to stun anyone speechless.
Pulling away from Blake, I grab Todd’s arm, “I’m fine. Let’s go,” I drag Todd past Blake, ignoring his calling my name and move through the crowd. Before I know it, I’m no longer leading Todd, he’s leading me. We go down a hallway and take a right to another hall. How big is this house anyway? Eventually he opens a door, looks inside, then pulls me in when he finds it empty.
“It’s just you and me again,” he says.
I smile, my head feeling even more floaty after all that walking.
“Where were we?” He asks and I don’t even get a chance to reply before he’s kissing me again.
It feels nice.
His hands move up to my upper arms, and he grabs hold of them while his lips move against mine.
He clearly finds me attractive. He clearly wants me. He may not be my first choice - no - I’m not going there.
