I finally sighed in frustration, standing up and taking a seat on the uncomfortable ground.
Inhumane asshole…
What movie is this ? He asked as the first scene rolled in.
One of the best movies ever. I said distractedly.
I didn’t know they had a movie called that. He said sarcastically.
I ignored him and watched as Amanda Bynes appeared for her first scene. I held back a squeal.
What movie is this ? He repeated his question, this time louder.
I shot him a quick glare before ignoring him again.
There was silence finally, then I heard some shuffling around.
I slightly jumped as I felt his presence right behind my shoulder which was leaning against the bottom of the couch.
He brought his mouth to my ear and whispered, creeping me out slightly.
Are you gonna tell me the name of the movie or am I going to have to torture you ? He threatened.
Torture me ? I retorted. Was he in on the whole kidnapping plan with Alvin and Nathan too ?
Yes torture you. He confirmed, a small smirk present in his tone.
Please. If I can knock out Nathan, I’m pretty sure I can knock out his own- I started.
You knocked out Nathan !? Max interrupted, surprise and shock in his voice as he sat up now.
Oops. I probably shouldn’t have told him. Nathan would surely kill me…
What ? Are you for real ? No ! I nervously giggled, but it came out sounding more like a high pitched impression of a dying frog.
Is it true ? He asked excitedly, staring at me with a look of approval.
Screw what Nathan would do to me, I wasn’t passing up the appraisal by a bench-pressing college guy for punching my own kidnapper.
Yeah. I said casually now.
I think we’re gonna be great friends. He smiled down at me.
I returned the smile. Another friend !
So what movie is this ? He asked me.
I decided to tell him, since he had complimented me on knocking out his brother. What a girl wants. I told him, turning back around and facing the screen.
It was on the scene where Daphne was about to meet Ian in that hotel.
This is so cli- He started.
If you don’t wanna watch then go away. I shushed him without turning away from the screen.
Calm down it’s just- He had the nerve to talk again.
SHUT UP ! I yelled, shooting him a glare then turning back to the screen.
There was silence and I relaxed back into my uncomfortable spot on the ground.
After a few moments of him silent and me watching the movie intently, I heard small snickers escaping from him behind me.
He was laughing ?
His whole family except for Dustin were crackheads.
I ignored him and stared in awe as Ian flirted with Daphne. My dreamy smile turned into a glare as Max’s snickers became loud bursts of laughter.
I abruptly stood up and turned to face him, crossing my arms. I silently stood there, giving him a flaming glare. When he finally noticed he quickly shut up.
I swear to god if you don’t shut up I will cut your fricking balls off with a light-saber. I threatened him in a steady tone, my fists shaking at my sides.
He just stared back with wide eyes. When he didn’t give me a smart-ass retort, I mentally smirked at my threatening skills.
I sighed and sat down on the couch, this time making sure to grab his legs and roughly throw them off my half of the couch before I sat down at last.
I continued watching my movie peacefully after. I almost forgot that Max was still here until I switched off the TV as the credits rolled in and turned around.
He was sat on the edge of the couch, eyes still glued to the screen and his elbows were resting on his knees, hands clasped together in the middle. His soft blond hair was slightly ruffled up in a cute way.
Are you gonna stop staring or am I going to have to file a report to the police for sexual- he started, facing me with a smirk.
Five. I cut him off.
What ? He gave me a confused look.
Four. I replied, causing his brows to furrow.
Why are you-
Three. I continued, watching his smile slowly wear off.
His eyes suddenly widened. No wait ! Skylar I-
Two. I gave him a wicked grin.
But- he frantically tried again.
One. I said quietly. There was a small moment of dead silence, before all hell broke loose.
NATHAN’S POV
I snapped my eyes open and jumped slightly, getting ready to hit the fucker who woke me.
Relax, we’re here. I turned to my right to see Ryland standing in the aisle with our luggage in his hands.
I noticed we were the only ones left on the plane.
Trudging up now, I exited the plane.
The rest of the journey was spent in silence and me anxiously awaiting on what was to come.
I stepped out of the car as we stopped in front of the building. It hadn’t changed much. The paint was now more visibly peeling off of the walls and the grass surrounding it had grown a lot taller. I hated what was on the other side, but unfortunately someone who I loved was confined there.
I followed Ryland through the doors and we walked down the long narrow corridor which was poorly lit.
I nervously ran a hand through my hair as we stopped in front of the black windowless door guarded by two buff men who quickly moved to open the door once they saw Ryland.
This was it…
SKYLAR’S POV
I fell back onto the floor at the same time as Max, both of us breathing heavily.
I was so exhausted I knew it was impossible to get up now.
I. I turned my head to Max’s panting voice.
So. Pant. Kicked. Pant. Your ass. Pant.
I shot him a glare. Says the one that’s so out of shape. I replied, without any breaks.
Please, you weren’t even running it was more like trying to catch a dying old turtle. He rolled his eyes, his breathing back to normal now.
Then why’d it take you so long to catch me ? I asked with a small smirk.
Oh ! You wanna go for round two ? He asked, pushing himself up on one elbow.
No ! I all but screamed. No way in hell was I going through that again… How he found all my ticklish spots, was beyond my knowledge.
That’s what I thought. He said with a smirk, collapsing back onto the floor.
We lay in silence for a while, staring up at the ceiling. I yawned loudly and stretched my arms. Max ? I asked softly, my eyelids drooping like molasses.
Mhmm ? He replied, sounding like he was also on the verge of dozing off.
You’re pretty cool. I said with a small smile.
You’re not too bad yourself. He said with a matching smile in his voice.
But I will get my revenge. Was the last thing I said before finally dozing off right there on the hard floor which felt like a king-sized double mattress at the moment.
I think I just made a new best friend. The thought suddenly reminded me of Landon. I felt a small tear roll down my cheek as I finally blacked out.