Killing Loneliness, chapter 3
It was Thursday evening. Scarlett was just finishing some English homework she had been set.
Mike had given her the entrance pass for Battle of the Bands. She still could not believe
Mike had actually asked her to come. Even when she was friends with Mia and some of the other
Girls she wouldn't have expected to be invited to anything by the older guys. She was just
Pleased to think that Mike was her friend. They must be if he always wanted to talk to her
After school.
What am I gonna wear? She thought. It sounded really girly, but she was determined to look
Good for him. She was so excited about tomorrow night but also really nervous.
What the hell am I gonna do? I have stupid dumb Maths tuition?
She went downstairs for a drink. Her father was in th kitchen.
"Dad, how am I getting to that Maths thingy tomorrow?"
"I'll drive you." he said.
"Well um, I have some books to take to the library so if you give me the block I'll leave
Earlier so I can find it and drop them back."
"How do I know what's going to happen though, this isn't just a joke to get out of this
Is it?"
"No Dad, it's just you go out so I might aswell walk myself, don't you think?"
"Ok, but I will be phoning to check you went, Ok?" he said it in a very stern voice.
Scarlett knew she would get in trouble but all she wanted was an excuse to leave the house.
****Next Day*****
School dragged the next day. Scarlett was so excited about going to Battle of the Bands.
She barely did any work at school but she didn't really care. It sounded like the kind of thing
Her sister would say even if she was just going to the corner shop but she didn't know what
To wear. She wanted to look good for Mike, but it would look stupid if she overdressed.
Finally the end of the day came. Mike wasn't going to be with her though because he had left
To go and set up with the other two guys. Scarlett was also nervous about meeting them, she
Hoped they would be nice and friendly.
When she got back home she immediately had a shower and washed her hair.
What am I gonna wear, she thought.
Eventually she decided on black sleeveless top aswell as well as some three quarter length
Trousers with her belt. She decided to wear her orange fishnets underneath aswell, hoping
That would look good. She had some toast first before putting make-up on. She put quite a
Bit of eyeliner on and some neon pink eyeshadow on. Scarlett looked at herself in the mirror.
She wasn't sure if she looked good or bad. It was already past 6 o'clock. Mike said to turn
Up before 7. She had to walk there too. She knew where it was but she wasn't that sure.
I'll get a cab, she thought. Her Dad was still at work but he'd left her the money for the
Tuition.
"Where the hell are you going, looking like that?" Katie entered the kitchen just before
Scarlett was about to leave.
"You know where." she replied "Just lay off will you."
"Whatever," Katie said, " I just know it's not where you're supposed to be of otherwise
You wouldn't be all sexed up like that. By the way it looks really bad."
"Just piss off will you?"
She walked up the road to get her cab. She sat in the car nervously. Man I look so stupid.
What the hell is Mike gonna think of me?
"There you go lady $12 please."
Scarlett paid him and then entered the building. Mike told her he would meet her in the
Foyer part just before 7. She looked at her watch, it was ten to. She stood around for a
Few minutes.
"Hey Scarlett," she looked up to see Mike coming towards her "glad you came." He looked at
Her up and down which made her feel very uncomfortable because she was certain she wasn't sure
What he was thinking. "You look really good!" he finally said.
"I wish I hadn't worn this stuff." she mumbled.
"Why?" he asked.
"I look stupid." she sighed.
"I didn't say you looked good just to be polite you know, I mean it, you look really cool."
Scarlett sighed in relief.
"Thanks." she smiled.
"So, I'll take you inside." she followed him as he took her backstage.
"Um this is Billie Joe and this is Tre," he said "and this is Adie, Billie's girlfriend and this is Cassy
Tre's girlfriend."
"Hi, um, good to be meeting you." she replied nervously.
"Oh yeah you're Scarlett aren't you," said Billie Joe "cool to meet you too."
She smiled at him.
"When are you guys on then?" asked Adie.
"Fourth," said Tre "thank God not first!"
"Rock it guys," Cassy said "I mean yeah I know you guys are brilliant but you gotta kick the other
Guys' ass so you definately get into the final."
"We will don't worry." answered Mike "Well I dunno about the top five but we'll do our best."
Adie, Cassy and Scarlett went to front of the stage as the first act was to start in ten minutes.
"So what are you into Scarlett?" asked Adie.
"Um, well I love listening to music, um, I dunno what else do I like?"
"Hey you're like me," Cassy laughed "confused about what you do and don't like, We'll find out soon
Hey!"
Scarlett smiled at them. All of them were being nice to her. That wasn't something she got
Everyday so she was really appreciating Mike inviting her.
Finally they first act began. The band were called Hazed. Scarlett was so impressed she
Couldn't believe that this is what Sweet Children would be against. They would have to be
Amazing. She'd never heard anything that they play and she was so looking forward to hearing
Them. As their song came to an end the crowd roared.
"So are Sweet Children better than them?" she asked Adie.
"Well obviously it's choice of opinion, but they're definately on the same scale." she answered.
"Wow!"
"Yeah trust me you'll love 'em."
The second band, Blood Red came on and the crowd started up again. They weren't as good as the one's
Before, but still very good.
The next band, Spear of Wisdom performed they're song. They weren't as good as the two previous, but people
Still enjoyed them.
Then finally, what she had been waiting for, Sweet Children! They entered the stage. She
Watched Mike come on. He didn't seem nervous at all. Then Tre counted them in with a small
Drum riff. The guitars kicked in and the song began. Scarlett watched in awe. They were so
Good! She watched as Billie Joe began to sing. He was a pretty good singer with a nice
Voice. Occasionally Mike joined in with the singing too. She watched him as he blasted out his
Bass. He looked at one point and caught her eye. He grinned at her before turning back and
Looking at the audience again. Tre had gone mad on his kit beating the hell out of it. Finally
The they played the last chords and people screamed like they had with the first act. She
Wanted to hear them play even more. They were so brilliant.
"Like 'em?" Adie asked as they went backstage.
"They're amazing!" she replied.
"Thought you'd like them." she said.
The eigth band to play were so popular with everyone aswell but she was sure Sweet Children would
Make it.
Finally a early thirties age guy came on to announce the winners. Scarlett was so keen for
Them to win she could feel her own tummy bubbling. The ten bands came onto the stage ready
To hear.
Go on Mike I know you can do it, she kept saying over and over again in her head.
"Okay ladies and gents, I'm now going to announce the five who will come back for the final.
Okay you guys ready?"
The reply from the audience obviously meant yes.
"Right, first act to be in the final. Give it up for Hazed!"
They four guys jumped up and down obviously overwhelmed they'd been picked. The viewers were
Obviously thrilled too.
"The second band," the guy started "Kings of Sound!" the hole process repeated. The crowd
Screaming and the five guys in the band leaping.
"Third, we have, Blood Red"
Come on please, Sweet Children!, she kept saying in her head whilst everyone else cheered.
"Fourth," he began again," Sweet Children!"
"YES!" Scarlett screamed and Adie and hugged her. She was so pleased for them. She watched as Tre, Mike and Billie Joe hugged each other too and leaped in the air. She was so relieved to know they were through.
"And last, Spear of Wisdom "
There were some cheers and some groans as slapped hands and the othere five bands just gave
Each other a hard luck look. They were pretty dissapointed.
"Wooh they did it, I knew they would!" Cassy said in excitement.
"Come on let's go backstage and see them!" said Adie pulling them both by the hands.
They rushed outside and knocked on the back door, not sure whether anyone would answer.
One of the guys from the other bands who hadn't got through answered the door.
"Cheers!" said Adie before running inside. The other two followed behind. They rushed into the room the three guys were in. And Adie both immediately rushed to hug Tre and Billie.
Scarlett paced up to Mike. She wasn't really sure what to do but she didn't think she could hug him.
"Oh my God well done, you totally rocked it!" she said to him.
"Thanks," he answered "Now we got the final!" he let out a little laugh.
"You'll do it, I know you can."
"Thanks."
"Right then let's go to the club for some drinks!" called Bille.
They ran off down two streets and entered into some sort of disco. It wasn't for just for over 18's but they went in anyway.
"You want summat to drink?" Mike asked Scarlett.
"Oh yeah whatever please."
He came back with some sort of vodka.
"Thanks." she said.
"I aint spiked it by the way!" Mike said.
She smiled at him.
"Right then let's have a bit of boogie woogie!" Bille said.
"Ok then." said Adie knowing what Bille was gonna be like.
They all got up and Billie started ridiculously dancing with Adie and Tre shyly swaying with Cassy.
Mike and Scarlett looked at each other.
"Shall we?" Mike asked shrugging.
"Um Okay." she answered a bit nervous about what to do.
They were playing some sort of disco song at the time so they just kind of swayed to the music. Then the song finished and for some reason the DJ put La Bamba on. They looked at each other
And laughed a bit. So Mike took her hands and began to twirl her around to the music. They were both laughing. Mike shrugged his shoulders to show he didn't have a clue what he was doing. He nodded his head indicating at Billie who was acting like a complete lunatic. Then a slow song came on. They both stood still for a moment not knowing what to do. Slowly they edged forwards to each other and Scarlett put her hands on his shoulder whilst he put his hands on her waist. They slowly started moving to the music. Scarlet looked at the floor, to embarrased to make eye contact with Mike. He was looking down at her. As the second chorus played she eventually raised her head to look at him. He smiled, which made her go red, but Mike couldn't really see in the dark. She was getting the same tingly feeling she'd had before from being so close and touching him. Mike also felt a bit strange getting so close to her, but at the same time he just wanted to stay like this forever.
The music came to a halt. They slowly pulled apart.
"Right then, shall we hit our place Mike?" asked Billie Joe.
"Yeah come on then." he replied.
"Okay we're just going to the loo cos I need to piss real bad! Any of you two nipping to the Bog?"
"No I'm okay ta." answered Scarlett.
"Um no I won't" said Mike aswell. He knew now was the time to talk to her.
They both went and sat down whilst they waited. Go on ask her now before the others come back
He said to himself. He sucked in a deep breath.
"Um, Scarlett?"
"Yeah," she answered.
"... Um, I was wondering, if you um, well wanna like, go out?" he said totally avoid her eyes.
"Go out? Um, go out where?"
"I mean like, go out, together."
She could not believe her ears. Oh my God, she thought.
"Yeah, sure!" she answered still totally shocked.
Mike silently let out a breath of relief. God he was pleased she had said yes.
Oh my God, he does like me, and he's just asked me out! She thought.
"Right then, we scootin'?" asked Billie slamming his hands down on the table.
They got up and made their way back toBillie Joe's house where Mike had recently moved into. It was kind of small, but
Fine if there was just the two of you.
"Let's get some more booze! Shouted Billie immediately going to the fridge and handing out
Bottles and cans. He knocked it back like water whilst the others where slightly less enthusiastic.
The all stood around in the kitchen messing around. Billie was definately drunk about half and
Hour later. He began walking around on the work surface singing really badly and out of tune.
Everyone else were wetting themselves laughing.
"Billie, I don't think you should stand on there, you put food on it!" said Mike, serious but
Still laughing.
He mumbled okay and tried to step of but just ended up falling flat on the floor. It cracked
Everyone up even more.
"Ah man my face!" he grumbled.
"C'mon," said Adie pulling him by his top "you are totally past it, see you guys!"
She gave a little wave and pulled him over to his room.
"Looks like we best be off then," said Tre taking Phoebe by the hand "See you guys!"
"Bye." both Mike and Scarlett said at the same time.
The door closed and Scarlett saw them walk of through the window. She wasn't really sure what
To say now. They were on their own.
Mike was watching her from behind. He wasn't sure what he was feeling, but he slowly walked
Up to her from behind and put his arms round her waist, using his finger tips to gently
Touch her stomach. Scarlett sucked in a huge breath. She didn't even hear him coming. She
Turned her head. Mike was shyly smiling. Their lips met as she turned round to face him.
For a few moments they stood and slowly kissed before he slowly moved her towards the sofa.
He gently pushed her down before doing so himself. His arms slowly moved down from her shoulders
And slid down past her chest onto her hips. Their kissing began to deepen. Her arms moved
Round onto his back and she pulled him closer. Mike let out a small pleasurable moan. Then eventually she pulled away.
"I think I should go now." she said.
"Do you have to?" he asked even though he knew the answer.
She sighed.
"Yeah." he moved off her and let her get up. "God I'm gonna get totally bollocked when I get
Back!"
She slowly made her way to the door, Mike followed and stuck an old pair of trainers on.
"What are you doing?" she said to Mike.
"Coming with you." he said as if it was really obvious.
"Why?"
"Cos it's like two a. M and I don't want you to go on your own."
"Thanks." she said even though inside she was thinking aww that is sweet.
They set of down the street. Mike took hold of her hand. She looked up at him. He smiled back.
They continued walking in pretty much silence. Both still a bit shy and unsure what to say.
They eventually got to the top of her road.
"Thanks Mike, I've really had a great time!" she said and held onto both of his hands.
"Sure anytime, you gonna come to the final?"
"If that's okay."
"Yeah sure."
"Well, I'll see you on Monday, after school."
She began to walk off.
"Hang on." Mike said pulling her back. She turned round and he immiediately kissed her. It
Lasted for a few seconds until she whispered "bye".
He stood and waited until she was out of sight. God she was so pretty, he thought. She had
Just past shoulder length red hair which he really loved and pale blue eyes. Yeah and guess
What man, now she's your girlfriend! He slowly made his way back to his place thinking about her.
He didn't know what people would think of them, but he didn't really care anymore.
Slowly, Scarlett pushed the keys into the door and opened it as quietly as she could. What
Was about to happen she didn't know.
All of a sudden her dad stormed into the hall.
"Young lady, well the hell have you been!?" her mother followed.
"Well...?"
"I um, went to maths tuition.."
"Well "Yeah because I got lost, and then... I found someone I knew and went to theirs, cos the
Time was already up, and then I got lost and the way back too."
"And you expect us to believe that!" said her mom.
"Well whether you like it or not it's the truth!" she retorted.
"We'll discuss this in the morning! Now go to bed! Why can't you be more like your sister, she actually does what she is told!" her dad shouted at her.
"I'd rather die than be like her" Scarlett mumbled under her breath.
Your tutor rang up to tell us that you hadn't turned up!"
Mike had given her the entrance pass for Battle of the Bands. She still could not believe
Mike had actually asked her to come. Even when she was friends with Mia and some of the other
Girls she wouldn't have expected to be invited to anything by the older guys. She was just
Pleased to think that Mike was her friend. They must be if he always wanted to talk to her
After school.
What am I gonna wear? She thought. It sounded really girly, but she was determined to look
Good for him. She was so excited about tomorrow night but also really nervous.
What the hell am I gonna do? I have stupid dumb Maths tuition?
She went downstairs for a drink. Her father was in th kitchen.
"Dad, how am I getting to that Maths thingy tomorrow?"
"I'll drive you." he said.
"Well um, I have some books to take to the library so if you give me the block I'll leave
Earlier so I can find it and drop them back."
"How do I know what's going to happen though, this isn't just a joke to get out of this
Is it?"
"No Dad, it's just you go out so I might aswell walk myself, don't you think?"
"Ok, but I will be phoning to check you went, Ok?" he said it in a very stern voice.
Scarlett knew she would get in trouble but all she wanted was an excuse to leave the house.
****Next Day*****
School dragged the next day. Scarlett was so excited about going to Battle of the Bands.
She barely did any work at school but she didn't really care. It sounded like the kind of thing
Her sister would say even if she was just going to the corner shop but she didn't know what
To wear. She wanted to look good for Mike, but it would look stupid if she overdressed.
Finally the end of the day came. Mike wasn't going to be with her though because he had left
To go and set up with the other two guys. Scarlett was also nervous about meeting them, she
Hoped they would be nice and friendly.
When she got back home she immediately had a shower and washed her hair.
What am I gonna wear, she thought.
Eventually she decided on black sleeveless top aswell as well as some three quarter length
Trousers with her belt. She decided to wear her orange fishnets underneath aswell, hoping
That would look good. She had some toast first before putting make-up on. She put quite a
Bit of eyeliner on and some neon pink eyeshadow on. Scarlett looked at herself in the mirror.
She wasn't sure if she looked good or bad. It was already past 6 o'clock. Mike said to turn
Up before 7. She had to walk there too. She knew where it was but she wasn't that sure.
I'll get a cab, she thought. Her Dad was still at work but he'd left her the money for the
Tuition.
"Where the hell are you going, looking like that?" Katie entered the kitchen just before
Scarlett was about to leave.
"You know where." she replied "Just lay off will you."
"Whatever," Katie said, " I just know it's not where you're supposed to be of otherwise
You wouldn't be all sexed up like that. By the way it looks really bad."
"Just piss off will you?"
She walked up the road to get her cab. She sat in the car nervously. Man I look so stupid.
What the hell is Mike gonna think of me?
"There you go lady $12 please."
Scarlett paid him and then entered the building. Mike told her he would meet her in the
Foyer part just before 7. She looked at her watch, it was ten to. She stood around for a
Few minutes.
"Hey Scarlett," she looked up to see Mike coming towards her "glad you came." He looked at
Her up and down which made her feel very uncomfortable because she was certain she wasn't sure
What he was thinking. "You look really good!" he finally said.
"I wish I hadn't worn this stuff." she mumbled.
"Why?" he asked.
"I look stupid." she sighed.
"I didn't say you looked good just to be polite you know, I mean it, you look really cool."
Scarlett sighed in relief.
"Thanks." she smiled.
"So, I'll take you inside." she followed him as he took her backstage.
"Um this is Billie Joe and this is Tre," he said "and this is Adie, Billie's girlfriend and this is Cassy
Tre's girlfriend."
"Hi, um, good to be meeting you." she replied nervously.
"Oh yeah you're Scarlett aren't you," said Billie Joe "cool to meet you too."
She smiled at him.
"When are you guys on then?" asked Adie.
"Fourth," said Tre "thank God not first!"
"Rock it guys," Cassy said "I mean yeah I know you guys are brilliant but you gotta kick the other
Guys' ass so you definately get into the final."
"We will don't worry." answered Mike "Well I dunno about the top five but we'll do our best."
Adie, Cassy and Scarlett went to front of the stage as the first act was to start in ten minutes.
"So what are you into Scarlett?" asked Adie.
"Um, well I love listening to music, um, I dunno what else do I like?"
"Hey you're like me," Cassy laughed "confused about what you do and don't like, We'll find out soon
Hey!"
Scarlett smiled at them. All of them were being nice to her. That wasn't something she got
Everyday so she was really appreciating Mike inviting her.
Finally they first act began. The band were called Hazed. Scarlett was so impressed she
Couldn't believe that this is what Sweet Children would be against. They would have to be
Amazing. She'd never heard anything that they play and she was so looking forward to hearing
Them. As their song came to an end the crowd roared.
"So are Sweet Children better than them?" she asked Adie.
"Well obviously it's choice of opinion, but they're definately on the same scale." she answered.
"Wow!"
"Yeah trust me you'll love 'em."
The second band, Blood Red came on and the crowd started up again. They weren't as good as the one's
Before, but still very good.
The next band, Spear of Wisdom performed they're song. They weren't as good as the two previous, but people
Still enjoyed them.
Then finally, what she had been waiting for, Sweet Children! They entered the stage. She
Watched Mike come on. He didn't seem nervous at all. Then Tre counted them in with a small
Drum riff. The guitars kicked in and the song began. Scarlett watched in awe. They were so
Good! She watched as Billie Joe began to sing. He was a pretty good singer with a nice
Voice. Occasionally Mike joined in with the singing too. She watched him as he blasted out his
Bass. He looked at one point and caught her eye. He grinned at her before turning back and
Looking at the audience again. Tre had gone mad on his kit beating the hell out of it. Finally
The they played the last chords and people screamed like they had with the first act. She
Wanted to hear them play even more. They were so brilliant.
"Like 'em?" Adie asked as they went backstage.
"They're amazing!" she replied.
"Thought you'd like them." she said.
The eigth band to play were so popular with everyone aswell but she was sure Sweet Children would
Make it.
Finally a early thirties age guy came on to announce the winners. Scarlett was so keen for
Them to win she could feel her own tummy bubbling. The ten bands came onto the stage ready
To hear.
Go on Mike I know you can do it, she kept saying over and over again in her head.
"Okay ladies and gents, I'm now going to announce the five who will come back for the final.
Okay you guys ready?"
The reply from the audience obviously meant yes.
"Right, first act to be in the final. Give it up for Hazed!"
They four guys jumped up and down obviously overwhelmed they'd been picked. The viewers were
Obviously thrilled too.
"The second band," the guy started "Kings of Sound!" the hole process repeated. The crowd
Screaming and the five guys in the band leaping.
"Third, we have, Blood Red"
Come on please, Sweet Children!, she kept saying in her head whilst everyone else cheered.
"Fourth," he began again," Sweet Children!"
"YES!" Scarlett screamed and Adie and hugged her. She was so pleased for them. She watched as Tre, Mike and Billie Joe hugged each other too and leaped in the air. She was so relieved to know they were through.
"And last, Spear of Wisdom "
There were some cheers and some groans as slapped hands and the othere five bands just gave
Each other a hard luck look. They were pretty dissapointed.
"Wooh they did it, I knew they would!" Cassy said in excitement.
"Come on let's go backstage and see them!" said Adie pulling them both by the hands.
They rushed outside and knocked on the back door, not sure whether anyone would answer.
One of the guys from the other bands who hadn't got through answered the door.
"Cheers!" said Adie before running inside. The other two followed behind. They rushed into the room the three guys were in. And Adie both immediately rushed to hug Tre and Billie.
Scarlett paced up to Mike. She wasn't really sure what to do but she didn't think she could hug him.
"Oh my God well done, you totally rocked it!" she said to him.
"Thanks," he answered "Now we got the final!" he let out a little laugh.
"You'll do it, I know you can."
"Thanks."
"Right then let's go to the club for some drinks!" called Bille.
They ran off down two streets and entered into some sort of disco. It wasn't for just for over 18's but they went in anyway.
"You want summat to drink?" Mike asked Scarlett.
"Oh yeah whatever please."
He came back with some sort of vodka.
"Thanks." she said.
"I aint spiked it by the way!" Mike said.
She smiled at him.
"Right then let's have a bit of boogie woogie!" Bille said.
"Ok then." said Adie knowing what Bille was gonna be like.
They all got up and Billie started ridiculously dancing with Adie and Tre shyly swaying with Cassy.
Mike and Scarlett looked at each other.
"Shall we?" Mike asked shrugging.
"Um Okay." she answered a bit nervous about what to do.
They were playing some sort of disco song at the time so they just kind of swayed to the music. Then the song finished and for some reason the DJ put La Bamba on. They looked at each other
And laughed a bit. So Mike took her hands and began to twirl her around to the music. They were both laughing. Mike shrugged his shoulders to show he didn't have a clue what he was doing. He nodded his head indicating at Billie who was acting like a complete lunatic. Then a slow song came on. They both stood still for a moment not knowing what to do. Slowly they edged forwards to each other and Scarlett put her hands on his shoulder whilst he put his hands on her waist. They slowly started moving to the music. Scarlet looked at the floor, to embarrased to make eye contact with Mike. He was looking down at her. As the second chorus played she eventually raised her head to look at him. He smiled, which made her go red, but Mike couldn't really see in the dark. She was getting the same tingly feeling she'd had before from being so close and touching him. Mike also felt a bit strange getting so close to her, but at the same time he just wanted to stay like this forever.
The music came to a halt. They slowly pulled apart.
"Right then, shall we hit our place Mike?" asked Billie Joe.
"Yeah come on then." he replied.
"Okay we're just going to the loo cos I need to piss real bad! Any of you two nipping to the Bog?"
"No I'm okay ta." answered Scarlett.
"Um no I won't" said Mike aswell. He knew now was the time to talk to her.
They both went and sat down whilst they waited. Go on ask her now before the others come back
He said to himself. He sucked in a deep breath.
"Um, Scarlett?"
"Yeah," she answered.
"... Um, I was wondering, if you um, well wanna like, go out?" he said totally avoid her eyes.
"Go out? Um, go out where?"
"I mean like, go out, together."
She could not believe her ears. Oh my God, she thought.
"Yeah, sure!" she answered still totally shocked.
Mike silently let out a breath of relief. God he was pleased she had said yes.
Oh my God, he does like me, and he's just asked me out! She thought.
"Right then, we scootin'?" asked Billie slamming his hands down on the table.
They got up and made their way back toBillie Joe's house where Mike had recently moved into. It was kind of small, but
Fine if there was just the two of you.
"Let's get some more booze! Shouted Billie immediately going to the fridge and handing out
Bottles and cans. He knocked it back like water whilst the others where slightly less enthusiastic.
The all stood around in the kitchen messing around. Billie was definately drunk about half and
Hour later. He began walking around on the work surface singing really badly and out of tune.
Everyone else were wetting themselves laughing.
"Billie, I don't think you should stand on there, you put food on it!" said Mike, serious but
Still laughing.
He mumbled okay and tried to step of but just ended up falling flat on the floor. It cracked
Everyone up even more.
"Ah man my face!" he grumbled.
"C'mon," said Adie pulling him by his top "you are totally past it, see you guys!"
She gave a little wave and pulled him over to his room.
"Looks like we best be off then," said Tre taking Phoebe by the hand "See you guys!"
"Bye." both Mike and Scarlett said at the same time.
The door closed and Scarlett saw them walk of through the window. She wasn't really sure what
To say now. They were on their own.
Mike was watching her from behind. He wasn't sure what he was feeling, but he slowly walked
Up to her from behind and put his arms round her waist, using his finger tips to gently
Touch her stomach. Scarlett sucked in a huge breath. She didn't even hear him coming. She
Turned her head. Mike was shyly smiling. Their lips met as she turned round to face him.
For a few moments they stood and slowly kissed before he slowly moved her towards the sofa.
He gently pushed her down before doing so himself. His arms slowly moved down from her shoulders
And slid down past her chest onto her hips. Their kissing began to deepen. Her arms moved
Round onto his back and she pulled him closer. Mike let out a small pleasurable moan. Then eventually she pulled away.
"I think I should go now." she said.
"Do you have to?" he asked even though he knew the answer.
She sighed.
"Yeah." he moved off her and let her get up. "God I'm gonna get totally bollocked when I get
Back!"
She slowly made her way to the door, Mike followed and stuck an old pair of trainers on.
"What are you doing?" she said to Mike.
"Coming with you." he said as if it was really obvious.
"Why?"
"Cos it's like two a. M and I don't want you to go on your own."
"Thanks." she said even though inside she was thinking aww that is sweet.
They set of down the street. Mike took hold of her hand. She looked up at him. He smiled back.
They continued walking in pretty much silence. Both still a bit shy and unsure what to say.
They eventually got to the top of her road.
"Thanks Mike, I've really had a great time!" she said and held onto both of his hands.
"Sure anytime, you gonna come to the final?"
"If that's okay."
"Yeah sure."
"Well, I'll see you on Monday, after school."
She began to walk off.
"Hang on." Mike said pulling her back. She turned round and he immiediately kissed her. It
Lasted for a few seconds until she whispered "bye".
He stood and waited until she was out of sight. God she was so pretty, he thought. She had
Just past shoulder length red hair which he really loved and pale blue eyes. Yeah and guess
What man, now she's your girlfriend! He slowly made his way back to his place thinking about her.
He didn't know what people would think of them, but he didn't really care anymore.
Slowly, Scarlett pushed the keys into the door and opened it as quietly as she could. What
Was about to happen she didn't know.
All of a sudden her dad stormed into the hall.
"Young lady, well the hell have you been!?" her mother followed.
"Well...?"
"I um, went to maths tuition.."
"Well "Yeah because I got lost, and then... I found someone I knew and went to theirs, cos the
Time was already up, and then I got lost and the way back too."
"And you expect us to believe that!" said her mom.
"Well whether you like it or not it's the truth!" she retorted.
"We'll discuss this in the morning! Now go to bed! Why can't you be more like your sister, she actually does what she is told!" her dad shouted at her.
"I'd rather die than be like her" Scarlett mumbled under her breath.
Your tutor rang up to tell us that you hadn't turned up!"
