Chapter 6.

" So where are you taking me?" I ask Colton along the way, my curiosity winning over my silence this time.

" Somewhere private, away from prying eyes."

" Should I be scared, maybe you want to kidnap me?"

" In broad daylight?" He asks amused.

" There are some crazy people out there." He chuckles at what I've just said.

" I'm not going to do such a thing, I just would like us to talk. Just you and me." My cheeks warm up because of his words.

I cant believe that Colton Davies, wants to talk to me alone. I mean we've never actually talked but had occassional ' heys' and that's just about it. I wonder what he would like to talk to me about.

Both relief and curiosity spikes up in me when we finally reach our destination and it's the art room. I dont ask any questions at first but let him lead me inside.

Once we are seated, instead of us getting right into talking, I notice him just staring at me, making me look away with a blush.

" Will you finally tell me what you wanted to talk about?"

" I uh..." He stops himself, letting out a sigh as he seems to not find the right words. I cant help but frown at this.

Is he nervous?

No, he's Colton Davies. He wouldn't be nervous talking to me, I mean there is nothing about me that would make a guy like him get nervous. No way.

" Is something wrong?" I ask, now concerned.

Through his eyes, I can see that he is conflicted.

"Yes, I mean no.....Sky" he pauses, my brow quirks up at the nickname.

He breathes out before speaking again." Look Skylar...I don't want to beat around the bush and out of respect for you, I'm going to be honest."

" Okay." I nod.

" You interest me and it'd mean a great deal if you'd give me room to get to know you......"

I hear him, I really do but I am not clear of the meaning behind those words. More so, his intentions and in what way, he'd want to get to know me.

" Why?" I ask.

A small secretive smile lits his face." In time, you'll know."

Okay, this does not answer my question at all, but I'll let him be.

I believe my conflict and reservation reflects on my face that he takes a hold of both my hands in his, totally surprising me.

" I know what you must be thinking right now, but I want you to know that my intentions are true, good and clear. It's okay if you don't trust me now and I hope, in time....everything will be clear." Staring into his blue eyes, I find myself nodding without even thinking much about it.

Something tells me that I should give him a chance and see where he's going with all of this.

A relieved smile takes over his face and a blush warms my cheeks at thinking of him, as cute right now. He leans back at his seat and stares at me, still smiling and still holding my hands.

" Colton, why now, why are you talking to me now?....I mean we've never talked." I say, pulling my hands back.

" Doesn't mean I never wanted to." He says, cutting me off.

" What?" I ask.

" nothing." He mumbles, looking away from me.

" You wanted to talk to me?" I press, leaning close to him.

He sighs as he looks at me again.

" Yeah."

" Then why didn't you?" I realise too late that I've been leaning way too close to him, my curiosity having won over, I nearly fall off my chair but he is quick to hold me steady.

A gasp escapes my lips when I feel his hands on my waist.

" I um - sorry." I mutter, glancing between him and where his hands are.

A small smile grazes his lips as I lean back and he removes his hands from me. I awkwardly look around, feeling my face warm in embarassment.

How could I lean so close to him?

Oh gosh, what must he be thinking of me right now, gosh, this is so embarrassing.

My stomach suddenly grumbles, reminding me that it's break and I haven't eaten.

This monster of a tummy just added to yet another embarassing thing. I should leave right now.

I quickly rise to my feet.

" I should go." I say, quickly rising to my feet.

" Why dont you join me?" He says.

"Here and Now?"

" yeah, here and now. Join me Skylar Grey."

I open my mouth to answer but then his cellphone suddenly rings, both interrupting and relieving me.

" sorry." He says, digging out his phone from his jacket.

I watch him as he scrolls through it before his whole demeanor changes, this alerts me.

" shoot, I have to go." He says, placing his phone back and glancing at me." I'm sorry Skylar, gosh I really wanted to have lunch with you and now -"

" It's okay, go ahead." I tell him, not minding at all.

His eyes show confliction but either way he nods before he leaves, having apologised yet again. Instead of me leaving right after him, I find myself questioning why this moment seemed to matter so much to him, I noticed that he couldn't help but steal yet another glance over his shoulder, before walking out the door.

There was something in his eyes that played out for me. He really looked like he didn't want to leave but had to.

Colton Davies, I cant quite figure out yet but being around him, though through the embarassment and nerves, his presence was somehow comforting.

It might be too early to even bring up the word comfortable, but truth be told, Colton Davies wasn't how I thought he would be.

'That's what you said about Reece too.' My consciousness reminds me.

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I shouldn't be smiling for no reason right now, as I stare up at the ceiling. I blame my thoughts really, they've taken me back into the afternoon, everything including Colton.

I cant believe that right at this point, I'm thinking of Colton. He was so sweet and considerate, something I didn't really think I'd experience, with him being so high up the rank in school.

Patience. That is what I've received from him and what is promising in his words. I don't know why I feel this way but for some reason, it is a nice feeling, though I'm not really expectant of much. I've been careful of who I let into my life and I haven't stopped, not that I ever will.

A knock on my bedroom door pulls me out of my thoughts.

" Come in."

The door opens and mom's head peeks in." Hey honey." She says, entering.

"Hey mom." I sit up, making room for her.

Once she's joined me on the bed, I offer a small smile, appreciating that she took time to come check on me even though she's tired after a long day at work.

She works at the local hospital as a nurse. I've gotten used to her irregular schedule due to sudden emergencies and stuff like that. Usually though, she has more morning shifts and less night shifts.

" You must be tired mom, go relax and I'll make supper."  I say, already getting off my bed.

A hand on my wrist stops me, bringing me back down.

" No, no....I'm fine. So tell me, how was your day?"

" It was okay, yours?" My cheeks warm up when I think about today.

" Just okay?" She asks, her eyes already searching my face as a suspicious look, crosses hers.

" yes..." I trail off, avoiding eye contact.

"Hmm" I pick up at that, now looking at her. I notice that she looks a little distracted now.

" Mom are you okay? " I touch her arm, earning her attention.

" Yes yes.....you know what honey, I'm pretty tired, not really hungry. So I'll crash early tonight. Goodnight" She kisses my forehead before heading out, never giving me a chance to say anything.

I'm left feeling both confused and concerned, though I have no intentions of bothering her. I guess I'll talk to her tomorrow. Sighing, I get off the bed and make my way out of my room, wanting to make myself something to eat before I sign out. A knock on the front door pauses my movements, forcing me to change direction.

Opening the door, a frown makes way onto my face at seeing Reece standing on my doorstep. The possibility of my mom coming down the stairs and seeing him here, makes me feel all the more nervous.

" Reece?"

" Hey" he trails off.

"W-what are you doing here?" I ask.

" Do you mind if we could take a little walk?" He asks, shifting on his heel, hands tucked in his front jean pant pockets.

" Now?" I ask, glancing at the now darkening sky.

" Yeah..."

I bite at my lip, feeling a little relunctant. This is the second time Reece has come by my house and I dont wish for it to be a regular thing. I dont wish for my mom to see him again so soon, she still has to get over the shock and get used to the fact that, Reece and I are schoolmates.

I must be crazy. I think.

" Okay, just give me 2 minutes." I say, going back in and scribbling down a note for mom, informing her that I've gone out for a walk and will be back shortly.

Putting on my shoes, which were already by the door, I step out and join him, where he's now seated on the porch steps.

Seeing me he rises to his feet.

" Shall we?" I nod and let him lead me to where ever he intends this walk leads us to.

Me being led by him for a night walk, surely brings back memories of the times when he'd suggest a walk , in my state. I would grumble along the way, only to come back with a smile of appreciation. Years have passed and things aren't the same anymore, not that they ever were from the start.

I'm just wondering what this walk may mean and what awaits me ahead.