Chapter#11 Kiss Me Slowly

Natalie's POV

I was staring at the clock on the top of the white board with my face cupped in my hands as I rested my elbow on the desk, waiting impatiently for the lesson to be over.

The Business Teacher was explaining ways to get the product into market as fast as possible which had the least importance in my case.

I mean what have I got to do with products and their prices? I just need my own stuff, despite of the price but that is possible when I have money which, I rarely do.

So all the teenagers out there, I know how you guys feel when you get pocket money but it doesn't match up with your needs.

What is even the need of such amount of money?

Anyway.

I started to tap my sneakers on the floor in frustration.

"Miss Dare will you enlighten me, what is irritating you at the moment?"

I didn't notice when but, all eyes were on me.

" She was mumbling something about.... What? Pocket money?"

"Bet she's on her period. Haha"

Did I say it out loud? AGAIN?

"I asked you something!"

My attention was fixed back to the teacher as he nearly shouted at me.

"I-I am not, feeling well, I-I n-need aspirin"

Whoops! I lie too much! I really need to get over it

"Very well, then you shall skip the class. I prefer you should go home"

"Thank you ,Sir"

I took my book and raced out of the class, slamming the door with a loud, nasty noise that echoed through the corridor.

Nice save!

'I know right! I so wanted to skip the class. Maybe I'm not really the most unfortunate being.

I quickened my pace as I passed by the lockers, which reminded me that I had to take my literature books to revise for the class test.

That year I had vowed not to let any kind of distraction near me.

Mike Samuels? *inner me raises brows*

'That is somewhat an exceptional case'

I turned around and paced towards my locker, bumping into someone on my way.            

I entered the combination for my locker and it clicked open.
I reached out for my copy of 'A Mid Summer's Night Dream' and closed the locker.
There was still plenty of time left for the school to end so I decided to make my way to the cafeteria as my stomach grumbled, pleading for food.
Yeah, I eat too much.

Drake's POV
"So are you going to Brenda's party mate?"
Nathan asked me as I sat on the bonnet of my car with my head resting on my arms that were crossed on the windsheild.

"I don't feel like it bro, besides I've got Biology test the very next day after the party and I'm not prepared for it the slightest bit" I said while shaking my head sideways.

"Come on mate. Just give it a rest. We're the famous ones amd everyone invites us to their parties. Chill bro!" Jack playfully hit my shoulder.
"Lets just not forget that we're at school for academics. Besides we just attended a party last weekend. I just hate it when everyone invites us and then expect us to show up. " I said while shrugging Jack's hand off my shoulder.

"I agree with you but Jack's not wrong either. Last time I checked , the Bio test was on coming Monday and you've got a whole weekend. Just loosen up and stop being a good boy when you are not" Nathan lectured me.
This guy really had a girl's soul somewhere in there. Most of the times I'd half expect him to turn into an annoying lady who had one hand on her hip and the other one up with its index finger entended towards my chest.
You can kinda relate her to Professor McGonagall or Hermione Granger.
Just like a nosy women trapped inside a young guy's body.

"I know you have something else on your mind. You never deny parties like that."
Jack raised his eyebrow at me.

"No . Its just that, I don't feel like it"

"Don't you lie to us Parkinson. We know exactly why you are being like this" Jack nudged Nathan, who in returned shrugged.
"I',m out of this"
"What ? Can't you see it Nate mate?" Jack glared at him.
"The hell are you two have talking about, I dont give a fuck. I'm going back to attend the next class. Its better to hear Mr Waters' annoying lecture rather than staying with you two gossip girls" I left my place and started walking the other way when Jack stood in front of me and placed his hands roughly against my torso.

"You stay here! I'm not yet done with my work"
"Woah bro!?" I placed my hands on either of his shoulders and shook him. He rudely moved my hands away while I glanced at Nathan for help.
"I guess Jack's right." He said rather seriously.
I kept on looking in the eyes of my two , weirdo best mates, earning a glare and a blank expression.

"Ok now. This is getting a bit serious..."
"Tell me what's going on with you and Natalie Dare?"
Jack asked while crossing his arms over his biceps.
"Wait... Is that what we're gonna talk about"
Nathan was completely clueless.
So was I .
Ok.... Kind of clueless.

"I can see the tention between you two, she tries to avoid you and you stare at her like you wanna say something. " Jack said questioningly.
Nathan had a sour face and I could sense a pink shade creeping up along his neck.
"Arhm"

"Its nothing, why dont you two just mind your own business and let me deal with my life alone?"

"Since when did you start dealing with your life on your own? Last time I checked we were together in each other's lives!" Jack took a step forward.

"Nathan what's going on? What did you guys talk about?"
"Dont you gimme that look Drake. He has a point"
I ran a hand through my hair furiously as tention rose up to my head.
" Do you like Natalie?"
My eyes shot towards Jack in mock surprise.
"Speak up Drake!" Nathan shouted.
'What happened to the coolest guy on earth?'

"I don't ..."
"Answer me you brunette!"
'I don't... Do I?'
Guess I do.
"Yes..."
I was interrupted by loud bang against something metalic.
"The hell Nate! You punched a freaking dent on my car!"
His eyes were blood shot as he glared at me and started walking towards his car.
"Where you going? Hey!"  Jack ran after me, leaving me standing in the middle of the driveway, with my mouth open, my brain still processing the sudden incident.

Well one thing was for sure.
Drake Parkinson officialy had a crush by then.
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I turned on the shower, letting the warm water sooth me as I ran a hand through my wet hair.
After the drama, I had decided to go to the party. I really needed to calm my nerves.
That week had been a tough one. Not to mention the grudge I had developed against that Mike Samuels.
I got out of the shower after slipping on my plain black T-shirt over a grey pair of ripped jeans.
I styled my hair backwards using gel and sprayed on my cologne.
Grabbing the iPhone, I turned towards the window to grab my keys that hunged from a nail.

I spotted Natalie. She had her back towards me and was busy taking out stuff from her cupboard.
The cupboard that I once hid in, it held her scent.
She had bumped into me the same day at school, but didn't acknowledge my presence.Funny how everyone gave me attention and she kept on turning me down.
Shaking off the thought of her scent from my head, I made my way downstairs, past my parents who were busy arguing about something.
I took a sigh of relief. Atleast I didn't have to hear them fighting.
I know I'm grown up and all but ,still the thought of them being mad and shouting at each other made me shudder.

I drove out of the porch and turned on a random radio station.
I don't know why, but I took a quick look at the Dares' place.
Part of me expected Natalie to pop out any second. I assumed she too was invited to the party as she was looking for something in her cupboard. Girls normally skim through their stuff like that when they are invited somewhere and they can't find something to wear.

Its different in men's case.
We focus and aim for bigger perspectives unlike women who are too indulged in their little world, they dont have a social rsponsibility.
Not that I'm against them.
I myself a big fan of Emma Watson and support her for standing up for women.

Anyway.

I reached Brenda Steinfield's place around 09:00 pm.
I heared a loud 'crack' and a 'crunch' from beneath my shoes as something sharp pricked the soul of my shoe.

I pulled on the piece of a broken cup from off my shoe and threw it sideways.

The living room was crowded with teenagers, grinding against each other.
"Excuse me, sorry__sorry__my apologies"
I made my way past them all.
'God the place stinks awfully!'
I scrunched my nose and searched for Jack and Nathan.
"Alright everyone!" Brenda's voice blared from the speakers.
"So I just wanted to make this party a bit different from the normal ones. A track will be played and the lights would be turned down. Now all of you are supposed to find a partner and would dance. By the end of the song, you have to kiss each other. After the lights would be turned on, the person standing right in front of you will be your date to prom!" She giggled.
I didn't quite like the idea. The ones who wanted to ask out specific person wouldn't get their chance.
Not that I didn't want this.
I would be glad to have any girl than Stephanie.
The lights turned off and I stood there. I kind of expected some girl to bump into me, rather than going looking for someone myself. I mean, I am the famous guy....
'Duh your sense of humour'

I barely took a step forward when someone's shoulder collided with mine and they stumbled.
I heard a small shriek, as the girl held on my shoulder for support. I grabbed her hand and pulled her up.
I opened my mouth to ask her for a dance when the song 'Kiss me Slowly' blasted through the speakers.
"May I?" I extended my hand out and the girl grabbed it. Her palms were soft yet shaky and sweaty.
She was probably panicked about this whole kiss thing.
"Stay with me, baby stay with me
Tonight, dont leave me
Alone"
We started to sway sideways as the song played.
"Walk with me, come and walk with me
To the edge of all
We've ever known"
I twirled the girl on my finger and her back came in contact with my chest.
It was a familiar feeling.
The way I held Natalie in her room a day ago.
"Two shadows standing by the bedroom door
No I could not want you more
Then I did right then
As our heads leaned in"

"Whats your name?" I breathed in her ear.
"Uh,I,um__"
The voice was familiar, very familiar.
"I'm Drake Parkinson"
"W-what!?"
'Is it__

"Huh?" I raised my eyebrow.
"When the time comes
Baby dont run
Just kiss me slowly"

We continued to sway to the beat slowly, as the song reached the bridge.

"And its hard to love again
The only way its been
When the only love you knew
Just walked away
If its something that you want
Darling you dont have to run
You dont have to go"

'Would Natalie like me back if I confessed to her? Is it just a physical attraction or am I really falling for her? Its been only a month since we met. Ive grown used to wake up and stare at her window, waiting for her to pop up any second. She doesnt even know that she's pretty, infact she fails to even notice.
Drake Parkinson never stood up for a girl ever before. Nor did he got distracted by them.'

" Im not sure where this is gonna go
But in this moment all I know
Is the skyline through the window
The moon above  you and the streets below
Hold my breath as you're moving in
Taste your lips, feel your skin
When the time comes
Baby don't run
Just kiss me slowly"

"Drake.... I..d..dont think...w___"
It was Natalie....God...the girl I wanted right then and there. I didn't need alcohol to intoxicate me. Her presence was enough to make me go wild.
I didn't give her time to speak anymore.

I cupped her cheeks and crashed my lips on hers.
She was shocked at first but slowly responded to the kiss. Our lips moved in sync as her hands travelled up my spine sending trails of shiver down to my legs.
I felt weak on my knees but didn't stop. My fingers traced small circles in her neck. I rubbed my tongue upon her lower lip, causing her to whimper which gave me a chance to enter her mouth.
She gasped and bit my tongue which turned me on and our kiss became more desperate.
Our bodies were crazily grinding against each other.

We separated from the kiss , breathing heavily.
I could hear her heart beat against my chest, which was maybe a bit faster than mine.
The lights were still out and I took it as an advantage. I started kissing her jaw and left trails of kisses on her neck, down her throat.
"Drake..."
She mumbled my name. Oh how I've never felt so proud of my name ever before.

"Say it again"
"Drake..s..stop"
Small giggles escaped her lips. I could tell she was enjoying it as much as I was.
I rested my head in the crook of her neck, taking in her warmth.
God! Did I just kiss Natalie Dare?

The lights finally turned on, revealing Natalie's red face , plump lips. Her smooth hair were sticking out in odd directions, making her look even more adorable.

I suddenly regretted my actions.....
What if she didn't like me back? What if she just considered it a mistake in darkness?
Well it was for her to think and me to find out........

Aw ! So they finally kissed!
I adore my characters!
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