Nathan sighed as if she had just asked him to accomplish the most difficult task ever. He ran a hand down his face, before giving her a blank stare. Definitely not you. So I’d hurry your fake ass right back to Malibu before Ken finds out what a cheat you’re being.
I actually had to choke back tears by the time he’d finished, clutching my stomach in laughter as I gasped for air. I looked up to see the confusion on Barbie’s face.
Uh, who’s Ken ? She asked.
I lost it there and full on laughed like a mad lady, feeling tears roll down my face and receiving many stares.
Honey, you just got roasted so I’d get out of here if I were you before you embarrass yourself any further. Someone spoke from behind her in the line with a tone full of sass.
She had been the one to create a whole show, and the audience’s commentary was always the cherry on top.
I finally stood up properly and controlled my breathing again, before looking up to see Barbie full on glaring at me now.
Bye ! I waved my hand at her with a big grin and watched as she struggled for a comeback, gave up, and began strutting it out of here like an old man in heels, followed by another Barbie who had shown up out of nowhere. I turned to face Nathan and grinned widely.
Do you know how much I love you right now ? I asked, stepping forward.
No, I don’t actually. Nathan said suggestively.
I didn’t wait further and closed the gap, stealing his lips and holding him close. He kissed me back and I pulled away after, feeling all giddy.
We made it ! I exclaimed as we reached the front of the line.
Nathan just chuckled, beginning to load up is plate alongside me.
Once we’d gotten plates full of pancakes, waffles, whipped cream, fruit, and chocolate mousse, I followed my boyfriend to a table out in the open. It faced the backside of the resort, with massive restaurants, bars, and clubs lined up all along the beach. My baby had picked quite the five-star resort.
I now watched his handsome features as I sipped my hot chocolate slowly. He seemed lost in thought as he gazed off into the distance.
What are you thinking so hard about ? I asked, causing him to snap his gaze back to mine.
I watched as a dirty smirk slowly spread across his face. Last night. He winked, causing me to gasp, blush, and reach across the table to slap him.
Perv.
Masochist.
Jerk.
Loser.
Belieber.
Nathan paused and glared at me. What did you just call me… His tone was lethal.
My smirk slowly faded and I leaned back in my seat.
Thankfully, my death was averted as a waitress came over to ask if we needed anything else, giving us an awkward smile and ‘enjoy’ before escaping the tension and rushing off.
Let’s eat ! I exclaimed, grabbing my fork and knife whilst keeping my head down and eyes on my plate.
I could still feel his heavy glare and gulped in fear.
Karma’s gonna come bite your cute little ass when you least expect it. Was all he said in that serious kidnapper tone, before we ate our breakfast and enjoyed the serenity around us.
* *
Why is there no reason to be afraid of zombies ? I asked as Nathan as we walked along the outside of the resort, having found a cute and secluded clearing that was like a mini beach.
I took Nathan’s silence as a go ahead and continued.
Because they just want to meat people. I said the punchline, but my enthusiasm died down when he yet again, ignored me.
Oh come on, that was my best one yet ! I yelled in frustration.
No response.
Nathan you can’t honestly be that mad at me to give me the silent treatment ! I yelled, but he just kept walking with a blank face. Nathan… I pleaded now.
No response.
I racked my brain for any more puns but did not have the chance to pull one out as three black Hummers suddenly approached us as we made our way across an empty parking lot towards the small clearing.
I froze in fear as the three cars came our way from different directions, trapping us in. I looked up at Nathan to see him just as confused and tense.
Nathan, what’s going on ? I forced my voice to come out calm, but my heart was beating way too fast to even hear my own voice.
I don’t know. He answered honestly.
The three loud vehicles all closed in on us and drifted to the side, before coming to stop, leaving a ten foot diameter between us and the small circle they had caged us in.
Nathan overcame his initial shock and jumped into secret agent assassin ninja mode and shoved me behind him as one of the cars’ passenger door swung open and a masked man in all black came out.
I watched with wary eyes as he approached Nathan and reached for something around his waist, but I knew what it was before he could pull it out.
No, this wasn’t happening. Not again. We were done with all of this and had already suffered enough.
So I simply refused to let this happen and I stepped around Nathan and came forward to the man striding towards us with confidence.
What the hell do you want ? I asked angrily, not caring that my voice came out shattered.
Skylar what the hell are you doing get behind me ! Nathan yelled and reached for my arm from behind, but I stepped forward and faced the man in all black, glaring at him through watery eyes.
The man looked between Nathan and I, before a large smirk appeared at where there was a hole cut out for his mouth on his mask.
Hey, do you like my sweater ? The guy’s voice came out gruff, almost as if he was wearing a voice disguise.
The seriousness in his tone made me do a double-take and I couldn’t help but ask. I’m sorry, what ? I asked, clearly I was hearing things.
Do you like my sweater ? The guy repeated. He even gestured to his plain black hoodie, waving his gun around it like it was just a banana, leaving me in shock and confusion.