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22nd September
Autumn lay on the grass by the lake. It was a hot day which made a change for
September as it was usually raining. She closed her eyes listening to her music. “Your mom said you’d be out here.”
She opened her eyes. She reflected in his glasses. “Taylor.”
He smiled. “What’s wrong with your mom anyway? She’s in a major bad mood.”
“Maybe it’s your face.”
He frowned at her.
“Joke, gee Taylor, she has to go to work. It’s supposed to be her day off.”
“So we’re all alone.”
“Yeah.”
He leaned forward.
“I’m going now, Autumn.”
“Okay.”
“No funny business.”
“There won’t be.”
“Bye Autumn, Taylor.”
“Bye mom.”
“Bye Mrs. Cleveland.”
The door closed.
“Now where were we? About here.” He said, moving closer, pressing his lips on hers, kissing her hungrily, his hand gliding up her body on to her breast.
She suddenly pulled away.
“What’s up babe?”
“I can’t.”
“Why not? Your mom’s out.”
“The neighbors.”
“f**k’em Autumn.”
“I…”
He pressed his lips on hers, kissing her hungrily with his tongue. Touching her.
The cold touch of his lips woke her. His brown eyes illuminated darkly in hers. “Good dream Red?”
“Get off me!”
He backed away. “I’m sorry, I tried to wake you.”
“So you thought that you’d just get on top of me instead?”
“No. I thought a kiss would wake you up, and it did.”
She pulled herself up.
“So your dream was it good?”
“I guess. Can we just get on with this?”
“Sure.”
They pulled out their books. She grew more and more angry as the hours went by. Maybe the guys were right. “Can we take a break?”
“Sure.”
She lit a cigarette.
“Have I done something to offend you, Red?”
“Do you ever take anything in? Or are you incapable of anything? But what are you hoping to gain out of it?”
“And what’s that?”
“A screw.” She said, angrily.
He looked at her, shocked he’d been trying. “I’m sorry Red, okay, school just bores me. I try to learn, but I just don’t get it.”
“Try harder, or you’ll never get anywhere in life or achieve anything.”
“You sound like my dad.”
“Well you won’t, you don’t want to fail, do you?”
“No but.”
“We’ll start to listen instead of thinking with your dick.”
“I am and I’m not. I like you red. I’ll try harder. I can’t afford to flunk my olds will kill me, especially my dad. He has high expectations for me.”
“What are your expectations, Stenton?”
“Just to get through.”
“They have to be more than that.”
“I don’t know what I want red. I just want to get through these last two years then decide.”
“Well, we're nearly finished.”
“Okay.”
“I’m sorry, Stenton, I’m trying.”
“I know. I’ll try harder. I promise.” He said, smiling.
They continued till they finally finished their homework. He looked at her. “So can I take you for a shake?”
“I’m sorry I can’t. I’m meeting Dan.”
“Maybe another time then.”
“Maybe.”
“I’ll see you at school, Red.”
“Okay.” He leaned forward, pressing his lips on hers, kissing her. “Thanks red.” He moved closer.
“Ain’t you got a home to go to Stenton?”
He looked up. “Dan.”
“Well?”
He looked at Autumn. “I’ll see you at school Red.”
“Okay.”
He pulled himself up, him and Dan cutting eyes at one another. He walked away. “So did you get anything done or was he trying to f**k you?”
“Yes, we did when he finally started to listen and concentrate. He’s so hard to work with.”
“We tried to warn you Red.”
“I know, but he would’ve never got it done without help.”
“So.” He coughed. “Are we gonna finish this?”
“We are.”
He sat down, and they got their assignment out, continuing to finish it.
Dan looked at her. “So can I get you a shake as a thanks?”
“Maybe another time Con’s taking me for a pizza.”
“I’ll hold you to that.” He looked at her. “So, what time’s Con coming?”
She looked at her watch. “Any time now.”
“I had best go then.” He leaned forward, his lips touching hers, kissing her. He moved away. “I had best go.” He said, pulling himself up and picking his rucksack up.
“Okay.”
“Later Red”
“Yeah later.”
He walked away as she sat waiting for Connor.
Connor walked over the bridge, walking over to Autumn. “So Dan gone?”
“Yeah.”
“Did he and Stenton behave?”
“Yeah.”
“Good… So are you ready for this pizza? I’m starving.”
“Yeah me too.”
He smiled, taking her hand and pulling her to her feet. They walked away, heading for the pizzeria in town. “So how’s it going with Stenton?”
“It almost didn’t.”
“So the rumors are true?”
“I guess it just don’t seem to sink in. He needs more help than I can give him.”
“You should tell Grimston.”
“I will.”
“So have you and Dan finished your assignment?”
“We did.”
“So can we hang together alone next weekend?”
“Yeah.”
He smiled as the pizzas and shakes were placed down on the table. “Thanks.” They chimed.
The waitress smiled and walked away.
They have their pizza, have their shakes. Connor placed the money on the tray with the bill. He took her hand in his, walking out of the pizzeria.
“I enjoyed that.”
“Me too, I’m stuffed.”
“Me too, but I can think of more things I’d like to stuff!”
“Con.”
He pushed her up against the wall, kissing her hungrily.
His hands glided up her legs on to her breast. Kissing her harder and harder. “I love you Autumn. When you turn fifteen, I want to share everything with you. I want us to be more than we already are now. I want s*x with you.” He said, continuing to kiss her.
Connor pulled away, her eyes glazed. “Are you okay babe?”
Nothing.
He snapped his fingers. “Babe.”
She looked at him. “Sorry I…”
“It’s okay. What were you thinking about?”
“Nothing. I’m sorry.”
“It’s cool come on.” He dropped his arm over her shoulders. And they walked away.
They stood on the bridge over the river. He stood behind her, his arms wrapped round her, looking over her shoulder. “I really like you Autumn.”
“I know.”
“We could always be more than what we are now.”
“I can’t Con. Not right now.”
“Why not? What are you scared of?”
“Loosing you.”
“You won’t, I promise. We’re friends, Autumn, and we will always be there, no matter what you decide, or what happens between us. I’ll always be there for you.” He said, kissing her cheek.
She wished she could give him more, but what if he hated her and turned his back on her when he found out the truth?
They watched the sun go down.
“I’ll meet you tomorrow.”
“Okay.”
He kissed her softly. “Night babe.”
“Night Con.”
He turned and walked away.
“Hey Red.”
She turned. “Stenton.”
“I thought you’d be back hours ago.”
“Me and Con went for a pizza.”
“I was going to take you for that shake.”
“I’ve already had one.”
“Maybe another time red just to say thanks.”
“Fine.”
He smiled. “Well, it’s getting late. No doubt your mom will be expecting you back.”
“Yeah she will.”
“So we’ll go soon, okay, I’ll let you know when Red.” He said, walking away.
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