Look. Instead of making each other’s lives a living hell, why don’t we both just shut up. I won’t talk to you if you don’t talk to me. I offered, trying very hard to hold my calm now.
I don’t want to talk to you. He crossed his arms, reminding me of a four year old.
Do we have a deal or not ? I asked, ignoring his childishness.
I don’t make deals with the devil. He grumbled.
I rolled my eyes and turned to look out my window.
After what felt like a decade, but was probably a minute, I found myself singing out the lyrics to the song which was currently playing in my head.
You know you love me. I know you care. I mumbled, before biting my lip closed. The grinch sitting next to me would probably bite me at this point.
Just shout whenever, and I’ll be there. Nathan sang back, shocking the living daylights out of me. Plus, his voice was surprisingly good.
You are my love, you are my heart. I sang louder this time.
And we will never-ever-ever be a part. He finished.
I turned my head to look at him just as he did the same, both of our eyes wide.
This never happened. Nathan quickly said.
I grinned evilly.
I smell a bribe coming up…
Why should I listen to you ? I crossed my arms with a smug look.
He groaned. What do you want ? He asked, getting straight to the point.
An apology. I said with a smirk.
He gave me a long, cold glare, before sighing. Fine.
I contained the grin about to break out and nodded instead.
I’m sorry. He said curtly.
That’s nice. I smiled a plastic smile. But I’d prefer it if you actually meant it and said it without sounding like you wanted to kill me.
He groaned. I’m sorry. He said in a lighter tone.
I shook my head. No no no, say ‘I’m sorry for being such a douche-bag, please forgive me Skylar’. I smirked.
You’re pushing it. He growled.
Say it. I said.
I already did ! He exclaimed.
No, say what I want you to say. I gave him a pointed look.
I already said I’m sorry, so let’s put this behind us and not tell anyone about it okay ? He said, straining his voice to stay calm.
Not until I forgive you. I said, unfazed.
He glared at me, then it turned into a dangerous smirk.
I pressed my back against the door as he slowly unbuckled his seat-belt.
What are you doing ? I asked nervously, my eyes wide.
I’m going to make you forgive me. He smirked.
Before I could ask, he suddenly launched himself on top of me, pulling a lever to make the seat fold backwards within a second and bringing both our bodies with it.
I screamed and started laughing uncontrollably as his hands came down on my sides and he tickled me mercilessly.
S-stop it ! I cried out, tears streaming down my face now.
Not until you forgive me. Nathan smirked evilly.
Okay ! Okay fine I forgive you ! I screamed, squirming under him.
His hands froze and I breathed out in relief.
I looked up to see him staring at something through the back window, his rigid posture hovering over me.
Nathan ? I called out, trying to sit up so I could see what it was.
Don’t move. He whispered, lowering himself down so he was now flush against my body.
The serious look in his eyes was enough to distract me from his burning hot proximity.
What is it ? I whispered, watching him as he slowly reached down to grab something.
I need you to take this, and don’t move. Stay here. He said, staring at me with no sign of humor.
I looked down confused and my eyes widened as I saw what he was pressing into my hand.
No ! I yelled, trying to get away from that deadly weapon.
Sh, Skylar, listen to me. He said softly, placing a hand softly on my face.
I-is it empty like the one you had the day you kidnapped me ? I asked in a whisper.
I’m afraid not princess. You don’t have to use it, just keep it with you. He instructed.
I found myself nodding as I realized not to question the massive wave of authority his body was giving off, his eyes looking dead-serious.
Nathan glanced out the window again. Outside there’s about six men with guns surrounding the car. I’m just gonna step out and take care of this. You stay here and don’t move, and if anyone tries to hurt you, just point it. He whispered.
But what if you- I started to protest but he smoothly cut me off.
Don’t worry about me princess. I promise I’ll be right back, I just need you to stay calm for me. Can you ? He asked softly.
I slowly nodded, my hands shaking.
He looked down and noticed my trembling hands, taking them in his own and bringing them up to his face to place soft kisses, leaving a trail of fire where his lips connected.
You can do this, I won’t let them hurt you. I promise. He said, his eyes shining with sincerity.
I gulped, swallowing my fear and putting on a brave face. There was no other way and we didn’t seem to have much time.
I’ll be back. He said, slightly sounding like the terminator.
Go get ’em tiger. I winked, causing him to smirk before he swiftly rolled off of me and climbed to the front seat, unlocking his door manually and swinging it open.
He shut it behind him and disappeared from my sight in a flash.
I lay still for a while in the tense silence, trying to calm my shallow breathing and staring up at the ceiling of the car.