The Sweetest Thing

(4) The Sweetest Thing

The Sweetest Thing

Chapter Four

It was unexpected but I didn't let my surprise spoil the moment. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back. The kiss didn't feel exactly like I expected it too but it was good nonetheless. My heart raced in my chest and my insides crawled with excitement and lust. The sparks that I have been missing with Randy was definitely there with Craig. As we kissed he pushed me back up against the wall and pressed himself tightly against me. The feel of his body against mine only made me want him more. He deepened the kiss and I moaned with pleasure. This is what I've dreamt about for the last six months and now it was finally happening.

I was feeling so excited and happy that I couldn't even think straight. I'm not sure how long we stood there in the hallway kissing but as soon as the bell rang he pulled away.

"I have to go," he said as he turned around and walked away. I just stood there, shocked and exhilarated by what had just happened.

I didn't even hear Olivia calling my name until it was too late and she was standing right beside me.

"Lucy? Are you ok?" she asked, looking at me curiously.

"Yes, I'm fine," I replied, snapping back to reality.

"Good, I was really worried about you for a second," she said, smiling, as she linked her arm with mine. It only took a few seconds for the guilt to set in. Olivia has always been a really good friend and how do I repay her? By making out with her boyfriend. I felt horrible but I couldn't get myself to regret it. I would do it again if I got the chance after all.

We walked to our next class together and Olivia took her usual seat next to mine.

"I missed you today at lunch," she said, turning so that she was facing me.

"I'm sorry, it's just that I wasn't sure if it was a good idea, you know with Randy and all," I replied honestly.

"I understand, but just because you two broke up it doesn't mean we can't all still be friends. Randy will just have to get over it," she stated, shrugging her shoulders.

"It's not that easy, I really hurt him," I said, thinking of how much I have hurt her too, she just didn't know it yet.

"I know, it's just that I don't want to lose you as a friend because of it," she said sadly.

"You won't, I'll always be your friend no matter what happens, "I replied, I just wasn't sure if she would feel the same way after she found out what I had done.

The rest of the school day passed in a blur. I was out of it for most of the day, fantasizing about the kiss I shared with Craig. I had a few more classes with him and Randy and although both of them ignored me I didn't think much of it. Craig had to pretend that nothing happened between us until we got a chance to sort things out.

I drove home with Kyle as usual. I was still feeling both excited and nervous as he brought his car to a stop in my driveway.

"Ok, so what's going on with you?" he asked as he turned in his seat to face me. I didn't realize I was being that obvious but I should have known that Kyle would notice.

"Nothing," I lied, I wasn't sure if I should tell him. I mean, I wasn't even sure what was really going on myself.

"You can't lie to me, something happened today at school. The question is what." Kyle replied chuckling at me. He could see right through me so easily.

"I don't want to talk about it," I said, opening my door, grabbing my bag and jumping out of the car.

I headed into my house with Kyle following closely behind me. We grabbed some sodas and headed up to my bedroom. I was under the impression that Kyle had dropped the subject but I was sadly mistaken.

"It's Craig, isn't it?" he asked as he plopped down on my bed. I've never lied to Kyle in my life and I wasn't planning on starting now so I gave in. He is my best friend and I intended on keeping it that way. He is the one person I can count on no matter what.

"Yes," I replied, sitting down next to him.

"What did he do?" Kyle questioned, looking both curious and a bit pissed off.

"He kissed me," I blurted out, wanting to get it over with. Kyle looked shocked by my words but quickly regained his composure.

"Ok, that's not all that happened. You've got to tell me the whole story," he demanded, smiling at me, but it didn't reach his eyes. I couldn't help but think that Kyle was acting a bit strange but I pushed the thought out of my mind and told him exactly what happened.

When I was done telling him the story, he was staring at me in disbelief.

"You actually told him that you are in love with him?" Kyle asked.

"Yes, I wasn't planning on it but it just kind of happened," I answered, trying to make him understand. I was feeling awfully guilty, I have never done something so horrible in my entire life.

"You're starting to act like me now, it's kind of a turn on," Kyle teased jokingly. I laughed at him and felt myself relax. Kyle always managed to make me feel better.

We didn't talk about Craig or my feelings for him again after that. Instead we did our homework and joked around like we always do. Kyle was acting like his normal self again and I was starting to think that I was just imagining things. That is until I remembered him admitting that he liked somebody earlier today at school. I didn't bring it up but it was really bothering me that he didn't want to tell me who it was and after dinner I just couldn't help but ask.

"Ok, so I've told you about me and Craig, now it's your turn. Who's this secret crush of yours?" I asked as we made our way into my back yard. It was a warm night and we decided to cool off by taking a swim. Kyle turned to face me and I could literally feel the atmosphere turn cold around me.

"Just drop it ok, forget that I ever mentioned it," he said. It was really weird. I have never seen him act so defensive before and it actually made me worry about him. He was usually so cool about things.

"No! I won't just drop it. It's obvious that something is bothering you so spit it out already," I stated stubbornly causing Kyle to burst out with laughter. Whenever I got angry he would laugh at me. He said that he didn't mean to but that I just looked so cute when I was angry that he couldn't help himself. His laughter was infectious and soon I was laughing with him. We walked over to the pool and sat down next to each other with our feet dangling in the water.

"I'm serious, you better tell me what's going on," I stated, but much friendlier this time.

"Nothing's going on Sweet Thing. It's just that I really like this person, actually, I think I'm in love with them. I've never felt this way before so I'm not quite sure. It's very confusing," Kyle replied, staring straight ahead, just like he did today on the sports field.

"Who is it?" I questioned curiously.

"It doesn't matter, they'll never feel the same way about me," he replied before leaning forward and diving into the pool.