Remembering Me

Chapter 7 - Lost In Your Eyes

When I arrived at drama class, I was still smiling happily. I looked for Jason and Emily but had yet to see them. I sat in the same area yesterday and waited for them to arrive.

River came into the room next. He chatted with some kids at the front of the room and then looked in my direction. He looked right at me and smirked. I squirmed in my seat, and despite my best efforts, I looked at him with absolute longing in my clouded gray eyes. I was wet again just from the smirk he gave me. f**k me! How is it having this effect on me?

My eyes change color depending on what I'm wearing or my mood. I know it's weird, but my mom's eyes do the same thing, so it's got to be genetic.

River looks fantastic today. He's wearing black jeans, a T-shirt, Doc Martens, and a black leather jacket. He is so unbelievably hot. But he's Raven's brother and Jason's ex, so this is not a good idea. At. All. Nope. Avert the eyes, Sage, avert the eyes. I slowly curse.

River put his bag down on his seat and looked again in my direction. Then he started to walk over to me. On no, no no, no, no. I'd like to know if I have time to sprint out of here before he gets to me. I begin to get out of my chair, and he's right in front of me. His hand gently touches my chin to tilt my face towards him. I held my breath and looked at him, slowly wondering what in the world was happening. I love his mesmerizing green eyes. I could seriously get lost in them. I stare into them as River speaks to me.

"Your eyes were a beautiful blue yesterday, Sage. But they're gray and clouded today. Is everything alright?" River asked in a low, husky voice.

My face flushed, and my core throbbed at his gentle touch and sexy voice. "Um, yeah. My eyes change color depending on what color of clothes I'm wearing or my mood. My mom has the same thing. I know it's weird, but it's genetic," I mumbled.

"It's not weird. It's cool. You have beautiful eyes, Sage," River whispered, gently caressing my face.

He turned around and walked back to his seat, took out his books, settled into his chair, and looked forward, ready for class to start.

I sat there stunned. What just happened? And how does he know MY name?!? Oh f**k.

River's point of view

I noticed the new girl right away yesterday in class. I watched her, taking in her beauty from afar. She seemed so naive and fragile somehow. Maybe even a little sad. I wondered why. Perhaps because she's at a new school and it's her senior year? It's got to be tough starting over your last year of high school.

I was glad to see her sitting with nice kids. She was with Emily and Jason, who are friends of my twin sister and are a couple now.

I'd had a fling with Jason, making out with him a couple of times at my house when he was there to hang out with my sister this past summer. The boy has a fantastic body and is exceptionally talented with his tongue. It was fun while it lasted, but that was just it. Fun. At least for me. It was something more for Jason. At least he's with Emily now. She's a sweetheart and treats him well.

Jason is a nice guy. He's pretty cool; I never should have crossed that line with him. I felt terrible for hurting him, but I was honest about my intentions. It's still awkward when he comes to the house to hang out with Raven, but less than before.

Raven doesn't care if I date her friends or not. She's pretty cool that way. As long as I'm upfront about my intentions, Raven figures no harm, no foul.

I have a close relationship with my twin. I like to party and have fun. She's more into drawing and reading. Raven isn't dating, but she does know how to have a good time and enjoy being with someone. She just hasn't found anyone who interests her enough yet to want a relationship.

I know what I like. It doesn't matter to me the gender of the person I'm messing around with. I'm more attracted to the person. If there's a spark, and it's mutual, I'm game. I prefer hookups because they're raw, intense, and then over. I don't want a relationship. Not now. Maybe never. Who knows? I'm good like this for now.

I asked Raven about the new girl last night at home. Willow was there, and they both just smirked at me.

"A new challenge for you, River?" Willow laughed.

"She's a nice girl with strict parents, River," Raven cautioned. "I don't think showing an interest would be a good thing. I usually don't care, but I'm asking you not to chase this one, please," she says.

I raised my eyebrows and wiggled them. " Awww, you are no fun, sis," I laughed. "But if it bothers you that much, then sure. I'll leave her be," I chuckled.

I noticed her again when I walked into Drama class. Emily and Jason have yet to arrive. Are they ditching class today? I glanced up at her again. "Strange," I thought aloud to myself. "I thought she had blue eyes. They look gray today. How is that even possible? "

I walked over to her, and I could tell from how she looked at me that SHE was interested and aroused. Damn, I'm good at this game. I smoothly tilted her chin to look into her eyes and told her they were beautiful. I wasn't lying. She has big doe eyes that look so innocent. But something tells me that the girl has fire and sass and would be amazing in bed. Sage has a pretty face, sweet little t**s, a nice ass, and curves. She's short, too. It'd be easy to scoop her up and savor every inch of her beautiful body. It would be so much fun. Damn it! I'm already regretting my promise to Raven, but a promise is a promise.