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ANDY:

I don't know what the hell I was still doing in Austin's home?! He'd been a real ass to me and he'd threatened me to hurt Lee and asked me to stay away from him. Who the heck he thinks he is to tell me what I can or cant do!?

I mean he's totally an ass. He'd made me cry and forced me to sit with him during the whole stupid family dinner.

I was in my bed for a long time, sleepless. I couldn't sleep because I was thinking about how to end this. Maybe I had some feelings for Austin but it doesn't mean I'm gonna marry this asshole!

Why did I have to end up this way? Why me!? Or why does it have to be Austin?

Okay seriously. I have to do something. I'm definitely not staying here. I could still feel my eyes filling up with tears remembering what Austin did to me. He'd hurt me. I could still feel a tingle of pain on my cheek where he gripped.

I have to get away from him... and from here. It was two in the morning. I got off the bed grabbing my cell phone because that was the only thing I needed. Now how do I get away? It wouldn't be easy from the front door because Austin's house was massive and I could get lost and by the time I'd get out the sun would be up. Plus he's got the watchmen guard the main gate.

Shit! I've got nothing to escape from! I walked out to the balcony, wondering how I'd run and that's when I saw the tree that was just on the right of my balcony. It had a few branches grown over the balcony. I can climb of the tree!

Great! My heart started pounding hard. My hands became a little sweaty but I had to run away. I know it would be a flop plan 'cause Austin would probably drag me home tomorrow from school....

Oh hell! I'm gonna see about that tomorrow. I quickly gripped a branch and stepped across the balcony, stepping on the edge. Don't look down... just don't look down! I told myself silently.

What if I fall?? Nobody would know I'd fall! I'd end up lying down unconscious with broken leg or arm or ribs or head or... shut up! Just climb down.

I slipped my other leg across and gripped the branch harder. I balanced myself with one foot on the tree and one foot on the edge. I could feel my hands were shaky and sweating and I was loosing grip. Damn it was harder than I thought. I inhaled deeply, adjusting my other foot on the tree. Now I was on the tree just holding a thin branch.

I peeked down and Damn!! It was so high! I mean I never thought about the fact that Austin's house was a three story castle and my room was on top!! Or wait... was it just two stories?? My head started spinning bad.

Don't look down! Look up... don't look down. I said a little loud just to remind myself that I'm still alive.

I have to get out of here... I slowly lower my right foot and searched for place to land. It was way below but I got it and helped myself down. Now if I was going to fall, I won't have anything to grab on. Great!

AUSTIN:

I felt like shit! I am such a bad ass! I'd hurt Andy, made her cry and was a jerk to her at the dinner and worst of all.... I'd already invited everyone from the school to our party! She'd hate me for that.

I never meant to do it but its just so frustrating with Andy. I don't know if I like her that way or not but I really feel something when ever she's with Lee! It's jealousy maybe or... possessiveness?!

I had to make up with her. Its not that I want us to get married but at least she won't go around telling my parents about the deal we made. Stupid deal!

I was pretty late and Andy might be sleeping but still I got off my bed. I just had my boxers on and I didn't thought of changing because maybe it might turn Andy on and she'd forget she was mad at me. Maybe!

I got out of my room and crept to Andy's room. I waited and listened for any sound of crying or cursing but I heard nothing, so I fished the key of her room out of my pocket. I had a spare key of her room in case she locks herself up if she's mad at me or for other purposes... you know what I mean!

I quietly unlocked and opened the door. It was quiet dark inside. Maybe she was sleeping. I crept in towards her bed. The strange thing was the feeling of doing it hard with Andy.

Right! Now I know why I'm so possessive about her... it's because I want to have sex with her!

I slowly and quietly crept on her bed, reaching for her but I felt the bed was empty. It was cold and I knew she hasn't been on bed for a while. Was she crying in the bathroom? Or the closet? Or somewhere in the corner of the room? Or.... was she even in the room....?????

I turned on the lamp, in case she slept on the floor, but she wasn't there. I checked in the closet and the bathroom but she wasn't there. So she really wasn't in the room. Where could she be?? The door was locked from the inside so she wont be out but she could be out out!

I looked around the room and found the balcony door open. I almost ran to it but she wasn't out there. I stood there a little while when I heard some thing. It was a slow mumble like someone was saying something or maybe singing pathetically. I peeked down and just was I was looking for the source of the voice I saw a pair of legs on the tree. I moved to the right of the balcony and Andy was sticking on the tree like a monkey.

"What the heck are you doing Andy!" I shouted.

ANDY:

I was going to slip! I was sure about it because my palms were loosing grip and it was hurting because the tree wasn't smooth. My heart was racing madly and I couldn't breathe properly! I was hyperventilating.

"What the heck are you doing Andy?"

I almost lost control when Austin shouted from above. "Hold on tight Andy. Don't let go!" he shouted again, seeing me loosing grip.

"What the hell are you doing in my room at this time?" I hissed, 'cause I couldn't locate my original voice.

"What the hell are you doing on the tree at this time?" he said back.

"Don't shout Austin! They're gonna wake up."

"Do you mind telling me why the hell are you on a tree?"

"I'm climbing down!"

"But why?" now we both were talking really low.

"Don't you get it dumb head? I'm running!" okay I didn't had to tell him that but since he'd caught me doing so... it wont hurt if I tell him.

"What!" he said out loud.

"Shhh..."

"What are you running from?" he asked confused.

"You!"

"Huh? Are you outa you're freakin' mind!? Get back up here!"

"Back to you? Na uh! No way. I'm not living with you anymore!"

"Andy! Get up now. You're gonna fall!" his voice was concerned.

"So what? Why do you care I-"

"Shut the hell up. Get up or I'm getting down."

I didn't answer him; instead I looked down for my next step.

Austin hopped on the edge in an instant and gripping the branch he climbed on the tree, rocking and shaking the tree badly.

"Austin get off! You're rocking it.!" I hissed.

He stayed still for a long time, without saying a word. I was still on my place too.

"You dead up there?" I asked when he didn't moved or speak.

"Uh... I'm thinkin 'bout how much would it hurt if we both fall... Isn't it a little too shaky?"

"That's why I'm still on it for past twenty minutes you idiot!"

"I uh... just remembered, that this tree, dad wanted to cut but mom wanted it so it is half broken..."

"Shit!" I was totally getting out of my senses. "Shit! Shit!"

"Stay calm Andy." He slowly moved his body towards the balcony and got hold of the edge, lifting his body up to get his foot across the other side to get on the balcony. His massive body shook the tree so bad I literally thought I'm gonna fall. I closed my eyes tightly. My heart was pounding at the rate of a hundred beats per minute!

"C'mon Andy, give me your hand." Austin said. I opened my eyes and looked up. He was leaning over the grill, his hand stretched to me.

"I can't. I'll fall if I let go."

"So you want to stay all night like this?"

"I'd be better off like this."

"Fine with me." He smirked and straightened up.

"I mean, I'd get up myself! I don't need your hand!" I hesitated and he chuckled.

I inhaled deeply and slowly lifted my right foot up to get on a higher branch. What are you doing Andy!? You were running damn it! Why are you going back? My mind was right. I was escaping from this hell... but as I looked down I felt nauseated.

I set my foot on the branch above me and moved up. Slowly lifting my body up I finally reached the edge of the balcony. Austin stood there smirking; his arms fold across his chest. Yeah he's enjoying this!

I slowly let go the branch and reached for the edge but I slipped. I almost fell and a scream passed my mouth but Austin got hold of my arm. He pulled me up quickly; I pushed myself in the balcony, landing on Austin.

He lay on the floor with me on his chest. I tried to catch my lost breath until I noticed he wasn't wearing any shirt. I gulped in imagining him without the shirt and me like this on his top. This could be bad!

"It was a little something..." he whispered, staring at me. "...dramatic!" he chuckled.

"A plan-less runaway." I smiled at my stupidity. "but it could've been successful."

"Yea... I wish I hadn't lied about the tree been half cut." He smirked.

"You lied?" damn Austin! He'd always know how to fool me!

"You're face was priceless..." he laughed.

I could feel the blood rising to my face. I wasn't blushing. I felt like ripping his face... but I stopped because his face was gorgeous.

Just as he was laughing his deep blue eyes that sparkled in moon light, became tiny. His cheek had a slight dimple and his face sparkled in moon light. I never noticed it before but Austin Blake was a seriously gorgeous looking guy.

Shit! Am I falling for him? No! I hate him. I should. He's been a jerk to me all the time.

"I hate you..." I meant to say it sternly but it came in a light whisper. He suddenly stopped laughing, looking in my eyes. I couldn't blink because his deep blue eyes had me drown in them.

I felt his hand curling around my waist and his other hand reached for my hair, pulling a lock of hair behind my ear. He just stared at me and then he licked his lower lip.

Damn it was tempting. Before I could go for it, he reached for my mouth, lifting up his head a little. I automatically slipped my hand in his soft hairs. I sucked on his lips and he moved his lips smoothly. He licked my lips and so I allowed him to gain entrance.

As our tongues danced together he rolled himself and I lay under him. He pulled back a little, inhaled deeply and I caught my breath. He curled his both arm around my waist lifting me up. He stood up, lifting me just a little from the floor. Our bodies were sticking together. I wrapped my arms around his neck.

His mouth again came on mine, kissing deeply. I slipped my fingers in his hair, gripping him tight. He moaned when our tongues touched again. He walked over to the bed in the same position and we both landed on the bed with him on me. A moment later he pulled back and grinned at me then stretched his arm to turn off the lamp.

I pulled his arm, landing him on me. Just as our mouth got intact, he slipped his hand in my shirt, pulling it off. We sat up on our knees on the bed, kissing non stop, as he took off my pants, I pulled of his boxer. He reached for my bra and I planted my nails on his back for grip. He moaned with pain... or pleasure.

I pushed him down so I was on his top. He kissed and mumbled something. I pulled back to give him time to say what ever he was saying. "I'm really sorry Andy... I was a jerk." He said totally breathless.

"It doesn't matter now..." I said with heavy breath. He pulled me down to him again. Kissing my jaw and then cheek and finally lips. I slipped my self lower trailing kisses on his jaw line and going lower from neck to his chest and to the belly and before I went further down he pulled me up, rolling himself so he was on me.

It hurt and it was hard but it felt good. He grinned at me. "...but that doesn't mean I forgive you..." I said and his grin died at his face. He threw his mouth once more, taking best of me. He moved back and forth, rubbing his body with mine. We both moaned at the same time with pleasure. I started kissing my neck and getting lower. "...I'll make you forgive me..." he mumbled and went further down, leaving his trail of kisses from my neck to breast and to belly until he got really low.

"Pleasure is all mine babe..." he said huskily as I moaned. He came up again and kissing my lips. He strokes my breast tempting me even more. He slowly parted my legs with his. A grasp escaped my mouth. He whispered, "I love....."And entered me and I moaned a little louder enable to hear his last word...

Was it 'You'...?? Or 'It'...??

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