113Chapter Three: Breaking into double digits?!
Cadyn
This is bad, this is bad, this is so bad...I shouldn't be here, oh my god, Cadyn just walk out right now. It's not that hard, see; follow the old man walking out now. Just get up, place one foot in front of the other and before you know it, you can go back home to where – oh, ow! I hate it when people don't watch how they open doors –
"Earth to Cadyn, sweetie?" I startle as a hand enters my vision, following it back to Derek. I blush before averting my eyes, muttering a quick hello before crossing my arms against my chest defensively. Derek chuckles, the sound warm to my ears.
"Thanks for meeting me, I was afraid you were going to say no." He beams at me before settling into the seat opposite, shedding his jacket and draping it over the back of his chair, "Looks good that, what is it?" It takes me a moment before I realize he's talking about my drink.
"Oh, it was just – sorry, I mean, I know I should have waited but I was – it's just some tropical juice-thing." If possible, my face goes redder and I shift uncomfortably in my seat.
We are sitting in yet another café and having dashed out quickly this morning, avoiding Garen and the rest of the family, I also managed to forget my breakfast so decided on...well, a tropical juice. But it was a damn good tropical juice too. Besides, I couldn't exactly have my stomach rumbling when Derek came.
Derek just smiles at me though before ordering one himself then clapping his hands together, rubbing them with a glint in his eyes.
"I guess you're probably wondering why I didn't just take up your twin's offer and meet you along with everyone else, right?" I nod as he leans his muscular, tanned arms across the small table top, smile still bright and unnerving. "Well, I kind of just wanted to meet you on your own, you know, the real Cadyn and all."
"Oh." It slips out, a little hoarse and embarrassed, I clear my throat, "Yeah, we're really sorry about that."
"Oh no, not at all...well, obviously I was shocked at first then I felt a bit pissed thinking it was some kind of practical joke but nah, don't worry about it. It's almost funny if you think about it, really." He lets loose a small chuckle which makes me crack a smile without even realizing it.
"Yeah, your expression did look pretty funny." I agree before taking a sip of my drink.
"I bet I looked like one of those celebrities on MTV's 'Punk'd' show, right?" he mimics an expression of shock horror complete with wide eyes, open gasp, hands to cheeks with 'ohmyfuckinggod' written all over his face, the whole charade setting me off giggling.
"You should laugh more, you know." He winks at me just as a waitress comes by and hands him his order. Thankfully too, I'm pretty sure if he continued keeping his gaze on me I would have ended up doing something...embarrassing to say the least. Proudly, I managed to duck my head instead, suddenly feeling uncomfortable again. I wonder again for the billionth time why I am here. "So, what do you like to do usually?"
"Um...I-I like to read, I hang out with Garen and my little sister, sometimes I go out with my friends and Garen –"
"Do you do things a lot with your brother then?" Derek suddenly interrupts, sipping at his drink.
"Um..." I pause for a moment to think about this and realize that pretty much anything I do is somehow, in some way...connected to him, "Yeah, yeah. I guess so, I do. But I also hang out with my other friends you know. Like, we all have a movie night every week and I love them but hate it when they pick out the horror movies, it's really annoying."
"Wow, really? That sounds like awesome fun to me." He winks at me again. Maybe he has an eye condition? Seriously, winking too much can be bad for you. I think.
"Yeah...I guess you could come if you want –"
"Great! I'll be there then! Just send me a text with all the details or better yet, call me babe." Derek blows me an air kiss before sauntering out...right into Jan. Oh...poop.
"Sorry." Derek sidesteps her before continuing to walk right out of the café, leaving me to face Jan's wrath alone or rather, her inquisitiveness. Or both, even.
"Oh my god, you traitor, why didn't you tell me you were meeting the Shake It Up Shoppe dude?! When did you find his number? Were you lying to me about losing the number? How could you let him see you like this?! Oh my fucking fuck; just what kind of a gay man do you call yourself?" Jan suddenly starts spewing out, glaring at me as she plops into Derek's recently vacated seat, hands gripping at the sides of the small round table. I'm pretty sure that if we were in a manga comic, my eyes would be as big as the panel. And then the next panel would see me inching away from crazy Jan, giant sweat drop on my forehead. Gross; sweat drop. How unattractive.
"Um...well..." I debated on whether to tell Jan or not, my teeth sinking into my lower lip as I glanced between her and the door...none too subtly it seems as well.
"Nuh uh, oh no. You are not getting away with this, Hancroft. Explain, now." she turned up her glare and with a defeated sigh, I proceeded to tell her the entire story, watching her facial expressions carefully – some of which were very amusing. Of course, the only part I left out was how Derek acted towards me in the sense that...well; he winked at me a lot and made suggestive compliments that made me uncomfortable.
"Huh." Jan finally said, settling back into her seat before taking a sip from Derek's drink which he left behind which I accidentally told Jan just a little too late about.
"Um, that was Derek's." I point to the glass and she looks at it before looking very pointedly at me.
"Cadyn, let me have this, okay? If you get the guy, I at least want this." She then took another sip, making me shudder in disgust. Gross, gross, gross!
"Okay, firstly. Why the fuck didn't you tell me about this earlier?! What is wrong with you? Well, technically, I should be saying that to Garen since he was the one who first impersonated you – by the by, why did he do that anyway? Seriously, what the heck is up with that boy? Haven't you noticed it too? Well, of course you have since you live with him but honestly, there's something really strange about him now. He's almost...grown up, I guess? Like he doesn't seem to be interested in girls anymore...I guess I wouldn't be either if I'd fucked nearly the entire female population in school and some in the neighbouring districts...but he doesn't seem interested in guys either..." Jan pondered on about this, her muses beginning to make me sweat and flush. I think I'd take Derek the Winker over Jan the Thinker any day. Wait; let me think about that first, I'm not in the best state of mind right now!
"W-well...uh-uh-um...w-who knows? I mean, it is Garen right? Maybe he has a new girlfriend or something...? Besides, what are you doing here anyway?!" I immediately accused Jan in an attempt to change the subject. Alas, my subject-changing skills are...well, to say untrained would be an understatement.
"Hm, he probably does...you should know more about this than I do Cadyn. Gee...well, I guess I'm not that surprised seeing as it is you, no offence because I totally love you, but...still. One way or another either way, we got to get him to confess, right? I mean; it's really shifty and if you only heard what the girls say in the changing rooms..." Jan shakes her head, "Anyway, so! Onto more important things: did you come here to set up a date with the Shake It Up Shoppe Sexy? Oh, wait, were you already on a date with him?! Because if you were, it looked might sucky because he didn't even finish his drink before he left!"
"Oh my god, Jan, slow down. What the hell, did you inhale your cornflakes with a side helping of pixie sticks today or something? And we were not on a date! And I did not make a date, we were just talking and I just –" I stopped myself, already knowing I'd said too much even though it was inevitable she would find out anyway.
"You just what, dear Cadyn?" It almost scared me to see how hopeful she looked.
"IjustinvitedhimoverforaFridaynightmovie." I mumbled, head down to my chest.
"What?" I re-mumbled my words. Is re-mumble even a word? Yeah, didn't think so. "Huh?"
"I invited him to our movie night." I finally said, sighing heavily before thumping my head down onto the table as Jan suddenly started squealing. I have a feeling I'm going to end up with a headache soon.
I heard the click of the door, hinges squeaking ever so quietly in the silence of the night. I pretend I haven't heard him and instead, just squeeze my eyes shut. It isn't long before the soft footfalls reach my bedside and he slides in right against me, hand coming up to rest against my stomach as he pulls me close to him. The sheets sigh at his presence in welcome and it's no point pretending because he knows I'm awake now.
He presses light, fluttery kisses to the back of my neck and I'm shocked, this being the first time he's ever done something quite so daring like that. Usually when he sneaks in we'll exchange simple kisses but now there's something else. I can feel it in his touch, an insistence almost.
"Garen?" my voice comes out a squeak and he snorts into my neck before hushing me and continuing to – oh. Inadvertently, I let out a small mewl as his lips brush over a particularly sensitive area on my neck. I turn around to face him, shiver at the emotions betrayed so strongly in eyes so hidden in the dark. "Garen." I repeat again and his mouth comes up to cover my own, tongue prodding for entrance which I grant him. I can't just say no anymore, not now anyway now that I know just how sweet he tastes and how good it feels to kiss him because at least now, the chances of someone interrupting us are slim to none if we don't make much noise. Not that we do anyway.
I reach up to tangle my hands in his hair, pressing more insistently against his mouth as he guides me into this whole new world of just me and him. It's fantastic. He smells like the aftertaste of rain in the summer months and I love the feeling that runs along my skin everytime we come into contact. Eventually though, I force myself to push him away though I do it as gently as possible. I can tell he's frustrated with me but rather than blowing up or acting all moody, he just sighs heavily before hugging me close and letting his eyes slip shut. Looking at him, I bite my lip before pecking him one last time, breaking away to see a small smile on his face, reminding me of why I fell in love with my own brother in the first place.
I turn back to the wall and Garen shuffles closer so he ends up curling around me, acting like my own protective little shell from the rest of the world. The simple action makes me bite my lip again in worry after Derek's phone call. I had told him Derek just wanted to meet up and how I felt I ought to apologize again which caused him to look very sheepish. When I got back, I pretty much avoided him for the rest of day as much as I possibly could up until now. So I haven't told him about Derek coming over for the movie night yet. And I sure as hell haven't told him what Jan seems to think about the whole 'Derek and Cadyn' thing either. With these new worries in my head, it's not a surprise that I startle at Garen's touch on my cheek that eventually turns into his hand cupping my chin as he pushes himself up on one of his elbows to look at me.
"Stop worrying so goddamn much." He tells me before pressing a kiss to my forehead. When he draws back, there is a sleepy grin on his face. A sudden question makes itself known in my mind.
"Garen, do you actually remember it?" My eyes flick to the closet where I returned the book to its original spot, lest someone like Casey or our mom stumble upon it. Even in the darkness and hovering over me, Garen understands what I'm talking about.
"I remember."
"How come you didn't say anything?" I look down; cock my head to the side as I tentatively reach out to trace the bone in his fingers that are covering my stomach, his thumb moving around in small, comforting circles.
"Same reason as you; silly bro." He sticks his tongue out at me as I look at him and roll my eyes before nudging him off. He erupts into little cackles. "Gee, Cadyn, and I thought you were the smart twin." He continues to cackle, much to my annoyance.
"Shush, you'll wake the house!" Almost immediately, Garen quietens down, pressing his hand to his mouth to contain his amusement. I roll my eyes again before turning to him and kissing him fiercely, proud at the surprise on his face. You know, until he opens his mouth.
"Wow, dear baby brother, another one of those and you break even into the double digits." He licks his lips. I just bat him with my pillow.
hey,
i do too many scenes of them together in bed being all fluffy o.O
anyway, sorry to all for not updating in nearly a month - i got very weighted down as i told you all. people who read tmim know the itty bitty details which i am just too tired to post right now and i'm very lazy. not good. i also want to apologize for this chapter being very filler-like. BUT! preview for the next chapter is up in its usual spot. previews will now be replaced so instead of having bajillions of different entries and confusing myself, the previous preview will just be updated with the new one.
fingers crossed as per usual for another update sometime soon.
xo, effay.