Chapter forty-eight
Novah
Matt mutters something against my shoulder.
"Huh?" I ask.
"I could lie here all day," Matt says.
"Me too,"
I lean down, pressing my lips against Matt's soft ones.
I savor the beautiful slow kiss.........Matt's tongue makes its way into my mouth, gently, and he climbs on top of me.
I hear someone clear their voice behind us.
Matt turns his head, while still above me, giving me a clear view of who it is.
Skylar is standing there with her arms crossed over her cleavage and her long, wavy golden locks hanging down her shoulder.
Her face is pouty but angry. She uncrosses her arms and runs her hands through her hair, tossing it to one side.
I sit up and Matt scoots over allowing me some room.
"Hey," I say to Skylar.
"Hey," she responds dryly. "I kinda need to talk to you," she looks over at Matt, "Alone," she adds.
I turn my head and look at Matt.
He smiles. "Sure,"
Huh. That was weirdly easy. Why is he being so cooperative? He rarely is.
He kisses my cheek and slowly gets up off of the bed. Skylar re-crosses her arms and shoots Matt a dirty look as he passes her.
Why does she hate him so much?
He closes the door, softly behind him.
"What's up?" I ask once Matt has left the room.
She sits down on the bed next to me, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.
"I just wanted to......" she gulps and her green eyes flicker with uncertainty. Her angry face has softened and now she looks a bit......remorseful? "I just wanted to apologize for being such a bitch earlier," she spits out hastily. "And I know that I should respect your relationship with Matt, as your friend, but it's so hard when I know his past and even his present. He doesn't treat you the best.....I just don't want him hurting you. I hate seeing you like......how you get when he leaves you broken and hurting and.....you have to believe that I want the best for you. Because I fucking love you. And I promise from now on, I'll stay out of it. And I know I need to be a better friend. I'll try my hardest Novah. Seriously,"
Her eyes well up with tears and I pull her in for a hug.
"Its okay Skylar. I know you want the best for me. I shouldn't have slapped you. I was stressed and I'm sorry too," I say running my hands over her long hair. I hear her sniffling and I pull back.
"I love you too, okay? I'll always be here for you like you are for me whenever I need you. You're my number one bitch,"
Skylar laughs through her tears and I pull her into my arms again.
She kisses my cheek and smiles. "Can I make it up to you? Show you a good time tonight?"
"I mean......I don't know Skylar,"
"C'monnnnn......." she groans and takes my hands in hers. "Pleaseeee?" she says and bats her eyelashes. "I know this lit-ass party across town. It can be like a girls' night. C'mon babe,"
Should I? I mean, I wanna have fun. Its college. I should be having fun. I'm constantly under stress. Plus all my work is finished. But I really wanted to stay in and cuddle with Matt.
I love being with him.
But I need to spend time away from him, too. It's not healthy to spend every day with your partner. Plus, the way Skylar is looking at me, you would think she would explode if I didn't say yes.
"Okay, I'll go," I give in.
Skylar squeals and hugs me tightly, planting a big fat kiss on my cheek.
"It's going to be so much fun!" she says, her eyes twinkling.
"But we're not staying out late and I'm not getting drunk....."
She rolls her eyes dramatically. "Don't be so cautious all the time, Novah,"
"Let me go get Matt," I say and get up.
Skylar huffs softly. "You two are attached at the hip,"
I smile back at her and open the door. Matt is standing right outside the door. Literally directly outside the door. He is leaning on the wall staring down at his phone.
He looks up at me, smiles, and drops his phone in his pocket.
"Hey," he says and pulls me close by the waist.
"Hiii....." I reply. "I'm going out tonight," I tell him and his eyes turn slightly worried.
"Who with?"
"Skylar,"
"I thought you two were......."
"We made up and she's taking me to a party,"
"Where's this party?"
"I don't know,"
"Well, I need to know, just in case,"
"I'll ask her where it is. You know you're a bit...."
"Paranoid. I know. This world is a dark and disgusting place,"
I chuckle and shake my head slowly. "I'm glad you're here to protect me,"
"Yeah. You should be," he says and kisses me softly. "So where does this leave me?"
"What?"
"You going partying with your roommate?"
"Go hang out with Jon.....shit, Jon! We were supposed to go hang out at the beach,"
"It's okay. I'll take care of that. You can do your thing with Skylar, the queen of evil,"
"Queen of evil?" I laugh.
"She's stealing you from me....." he whines.
"You spend so much time with me though!"
"Not enough time, you mean,"
I continue laughing.
"Whatever you do, no drugs, no alcohol, stay away from all or any guys, don't leave your drink unattended, don't get in any cars with strangers, don't take your clothes off, don't let anybody touch you, don't go in any basements, that's where all the weird stuff happens. Oh, and don't pass out!" Matt says, "And keep your phone on you at all times cause I will be checking in on you throughout the night,"
"Then what can I do, Mr, rule-head?" I ask.
"Stay safe and stay alive," Matt replies dramatically.
"I'm not in a warzone Matt,"
"I'm serious, Novah. I want you to have fun but if anything happens to you I will......"
"I know, Matt. I appreciate the concern, okay? I'll make sure to keep you updated,"
His eyelashes flutter and his body relaxes slightly. "Thank you, baby,"
"Anything for my strong, knight in shining armor,"
"And you're my beautiful princess," he says sweetly.
"Oh, get a room!" some random guy shouts.
"Fuck off!" Matt yells back, flipping up his middle finger. I giggle and Matt kisses my nose.
"So you're gonna hang out with Jon?" I know I was part of the reason their friendship is a bit fragile as of now.
"Maybe. I don't know. I have a few other things I need to do, though,"
"Like what?" I ask.
He laughs and kisses me. "Don't worry about it. Go do what you need to. I'm gonna head out but I'll call you later,"
"Okay,"
"I'll fucking miss you, though," Matt says.
"And I'll miss you,"
"And if anyone hits on you kick 'em in the nuts,"
I roll my eyes and part our bodies. "Bye," I say and place my hand on the room door handle.
"Gimme another kiss," he says childishly.
I kiss him once on each cheek, grinning at him.
"Stay out of trouble, Matt," I say.
"No," he replies deviously and starts walking down the hall.
"I love you, Matt!" I shout at him and he turns his head, looking back at me, his whole face beet red.
I giggle and walk back into the room.
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