This beautiful moment was ruined when my phone rang. I pushed myself off his lap as my cheeks turned pink.
Romeo cleared his throat."Well.."He trailed off.
I checked the caller. It was my mother. I quickly picked the call.
"Mom."I said, my voice coming out rasped.
Mom didn't say something really important. She just called to ask about my welfare and that she would be late tonight.
"Bye mom."I muttered, then I hung up the call.
Silence reigned in my room and it was uncomfortable. None of us talked for a few minutes.
"Get a shower, we're going out."Romeo told me.
"Where are we going?"I questioned him.
He shot me a wink."Just get a shower, pumpkin. I will be waiting for you."
*
After taking a shower and putting on some neat clothes, it took me a really long time before I could find the courage to get out and face Romeo. What the heck just happened earlier! I could still feel wetness from the intimate moment earlier. I've never felt like this in my whole life. Is that what sex looks like?
"It's just for a month, Ivy." I mentally told myself.
When I stepped out of the bathroom, I didn't find Romeo in my room. I look around to see maybe he's in my closet but everywhere is empty. He could have gone downstairs.
"Romeo!"I called when I couldn't find him downstairs either.
Where could he have gone? His backpack was still on the sofa where he had left it on earlier, definitely he hasn't gone anywhere.
I finally found him outside talking to someone over the phone. He wasn't just talking, he was practically yelling. He looked really angry and his fist was shut tightly. He caught me looking at him and he flashed me a smile.
"It was an emergency."He mumbled when he got off the phone.
I nodded."Where are we going?"I asked as I entered his black Audi car.
"Just shut that sweet mouth of yours and watch silently."He instructed me.
The drive was about ten minutes. I could only find a few houses and lots of woods.
"Where is this?"I asked.
I haven't found a place like this ever since my mom and I have been living in this town.
He didn't give me a response but he led the way into the woods. I have no other choice than to follow him. He surely won't get me murdered.
"I'm going to fall."I groaned as we walked along some rocky parts.
"Good."Romeo muttered without looking back.
I frowned."Asshole, I could die."
"Actually..." My foot slipped as I lost my balance but was soon caught by Romeo's strong arms tightly wrapped around my waist.
I could only focus on the heat that enumerated from where his hands connected with my waist. Somehow his hands felt so warm and safe.
"Watch where you're going nerd."He jolted me out of my thoughts.
"Sorry."I mumbled and continued walking.
By the time we got out in the open air, I realized where he had actually taken me too. The cliff side behind my house. I have always watched it but never found a way to get to its top.
It has a little lake too that seems inviting.
"Common Ivy, let's get wet."Romeo grinned as he started pulling off his boots then his trousers.
I watched as he pulled off every inch of his clothing leaving him only in his briefs. He got into the water and dived in. I couldn't help but stare at the way the water glittered over his perfect body. I'm attracted to him, if I'll admit it.
"Fuck, you're missing a lot Ivy."He spat as he came to the surface.
I watched him bathe a few times. I moved closer to the shore of the lake and dipped my legs in. I watched slowly into the water and when it touched my feet, I let out a screech.
"It's cold."I moaned.
Romeo spoke from the water where he's in."Just because you have a pussy doesn't make you a woman and doesn't mean you can act like one."
"Language" I shouted then stepped back when the water hit me again.
Romeo swam over to me, about to say something but dragged me down into the water with him.
"I'll kill you, Sparks!" I yelled at him while he laughed, obviously enjoying himself.
"Enjoy the water before you do that."he laughed again.
Romeo swam over to me and I froze. He moved slowly to my behind and wrapped his arms around my chest. I breathed in a sharp breath as he planted a kiss on my neck. I blushed as I closed my eyes to savor the moment. I was still hot from the kiss we shared earlier.
"You look hot, Ivy."He smirked.
My heart raced. I felt weak in my knees as my skin tingles from where he was touching me. I wish this feeling could go on like this.
This asshole turned me into a mess.
And I hate mess. Romeo ruined the intense moment when he scooped me up and threw me down into the water.
We ended up doing the water fight game, Romeo overpowered me anyway.
~
The corners of my mouth turned up."You are being nice today."I said to Romeo.
We were laying down our towels after the game in the water.
"Am I?" He shrugged.
"I only want to make our one month together memorable."He smiled, looking up at the sky.
Our one month together.
Somehow, it pleased me that I got to spend some time together with Romeo, even if it's just this one month. Behind the arrogant and bad guy Romeo, there is a pure soul. It just took time to see that side of him though.
"Why do you think Samantha made that dare?"I asked curiously.
I've always known Samantha didn't like me, well that's obvious anyway.
Her crush in grade 8 had a crush on me but luckily I didn't like the guy. Ever since, she has been always acting so bitchy towards me. I think the dare only paved the way for her to get back at me.
"She knows I'm not the dating guy, and I dare not say no to a dare, so she wants to make life miserable for me."He chuckled softly.
"I like the dare anyway."he gazed at me, then looked away.
There is an uncomfortable moment of silence between us.
Romeo finally broke the silence."Can I ask you a question?"
The look on his face told me that I should say "no" but I couldn't help it, I said "yes".
"What do you wanna do after school?"He asked me.
That is the last thing I thought he would ask. I assumed he would ask why I haven't ever kissed or why I was a nerd.
I took a deep breath."Well I wanna become a surgeon, I love the idea of treating people, having the power to take away their illness. It's like we have some super powers."
I blinked away from his gaze. I probably shouldn't have been honest with him. He'll only make fun of me.
"You look insecure."He whispered.
"Well, I have a little bit of trust issues and over-thinking."
"Why?"
I hesitated, figuring if I could trust him or not.
"Freshman year, I got into an argument with my best friends and they said some shits about my dad."I hissed.
"Where's your dad?"
"He's dead. He died of lung cancer, caused by smoking. They said I made him hate his life, that's why he got into the habit of smoking."
His brows snapped together."That is shit!"
"Yeah. After that I just sort of stopped trusting people. I kept to myself and only studied until I met Joey."I rambled.
"I'm so sorry."
"What do you wanna do after school?"I also asked him.
Romeo gave a half shrug."I don't know."He said it nonchalantly."I've never given it a thought"
"What's your favorite subject?"
He beamed a smile."Probably P.E, because I have the chance to look at chicks in skimpy dresses. I guess I'm loving English nowadays also, I get to see an ugly nerd face."
My clothes were almost dry by the time we were to go back home.
"Thank you so, so much for taking me here today."I smiled brightly.
"It's okay babe. We still have a full month."He smiled back.
*
*
Jake, Joey, Finn, Kyle and of course Romeo Sparks were already at the table when I got to the cafeteria.
It was Monday in school and it's lunch time.
I sighed before walking over to them. I almost forgot Joey and Jake had been together- not really together but just mini courting. I have no idea what to call their relationship.
My eyes went straight to Romeo, he was wearing a smile making him much younger than he seems. Today, he was wearing a black T-shirt with the button loosened. If it's to show off his perfect abs, then it's working. He looks so damn hot. His eyes met mine and he winked at me, before waving me to come over.
"Hi guys."I muttered as I took my seat.
"Ivy finally!"Joey squealed."You need to tell me about the date now."
Damn!
I've been avoiding this all day. I called her and told her immediately I got home on Saturday. How Romeo showed up,the kiss and all that.
But, Joey being the nosey one wants every detail. I can't blame her though, I'd bet I'd be doing the same if I was in her position.
"Later."I mumbled.
"No! You're telling me now!" She demanded.
"Yeah, Ivy. I can't stand the suspense, this dude here won't tell me."Jake chimed in.
Woah! It seems Joey got her match.
"We went to some cliffs and had fun, then got back." I told them, avoiding Romeo's intense gaze.
Joey frowned."You have to give me more than that. What did you talk about?"
"Joey, it's my first date with him."I glared at her.
"Just say it, what did you talk about?" She asked again.
She won't back down until she has her answers.
"Just stuff,"I said calmly.
"Did you kiss?"
"Joey!"
God! She is unbelievable. How can she be saying all this right in front of Romeo.
"Oh yeah did you?"Kyle asked in a girly tone."Was it a french kiss? Did you get wild and fuck in his car?"
What? Unbelievable!
"Yeah we did."Romeo finally said something while they all looked stunned.
I blushed and looked away.
Romeo raised my hand above the table and brought it to his lips. I kicked his leg behind the table.
He gave a lopsided grin."She got me hard with her look. I wanted to take her out there and fuck her so hard ..."
"Romeo!"I kicked him harder.
"Just kidding nerd."He laughed while the others joined him.
~•~
"My mom wants to meet you."Romeo said as he dropped me in my house.
My mouth fell open."What?"
"She actually saw your picture on my phone and she wants to know more about you."
"Wait. You have my picture?"
"I took it when we went to the lake. I told her that we were dating. Innocent mom thought that it's a serious thing."He paused for a while, then continued."She seemed happy for me because I've never been in a real relationship so I don't want to disappoint her."
A real relationship? Even if this was all make up, his mom must be so happy to have thought her son is now committed.
His eyelids dropped."It's okay if you don't want to go, I understand."
I smiled and took his hands in mine. He looked at me and I smiled harder. "It's okay, I will go,"I declared.