Welcome to New Haven (50 page)

“What’d you forget?” Alex asked.
 
“I’m helping Ryan with something for free period.” She said as she put her hand across her forehead.
 

Alex was disappointed that she would be leaving him so soon.
 

“I promised him, on Wednesday.” She said.
 

“What is it?” He asked, a little concerned.
 

“It’s good.” She said, grinning.
 

“Can you tell me?” Holly looked around.
 

“Can you keep a secret?”
 

“You know I can.” He said with a knowing smirk.
 

Holly stood on her tiptoes to whisper into his ear.
 
As she did, his whole body flexed as her warm breath blew across his ear and his pants tightened in the groin area.
 

As Holly dropped back down, Alex was staring at her and he licked his lips. He leaned forward and kissed her. Holly placed her soft hand on his cheek as he pulled her towards him by her waist. He gently licked into her mouth, tasting her.
 
He couldn’t help himself. Just a whisper from her had him wound tightly.
 

“Holy shit!” Said Kyle.
 

The guys hadn’t seen their morning show scene, but they’d heard about it.
 

“Oh my eyes…my beautiful eyes!” Said Ryan,
 

“Break it up you two before someone catches fire.” Chuckled Ben.
 

As they parted, Holly’s legs had turned to Jelly.
 

“I think you need to hold her up; Alex” Said Kyle.
 
“She looks a little unstable.”

Holly’s face reddened.

“Oh shush.” She said.
 

“Ready to go?” Ryan asked.
 
They were putting their plan into action today, so she really had to go.
 

“No. But I’ll go anyway.” She said, clearly not wanting to leave Alex’s side. “I’ll see you in a bit.” Holly said to Alex and gave him a quick, yet gentle, kiss.
 

“Ok.” He said, reluctantly releasing her. “Be careful.”
 

“I will.” She said, and off they went.

“So what happened in HR?” Ben asked.
 

“Stacey lost it.” Said Alex and he told Ben everything that he’s seen and heard when he’d walked in.
 

“You need to get that restraining order, man.” Said Ben.
 
“She’s dangerous. How can she possibly think you would ever want
her
?” He said, clearly irritated by Stacey’s obsession with his best friend.
 

“I have no idea.” Said Alex. “She keeps saying that I’ll be done with Holly and then go to her.
 
It’s the
way
she’s saying it that actually scares me.
 
Like she’s going to so something to Holly.”
 

“Well, you’re going to be seeing more of each other now, so you’ll know if she tries anything. Ben tried to reassure him.
 

“Yeah, I guess, but when Holly’s at home or anywhere by herself.” Alex felt sick.
 
The thought of leaving Holly…in danger…
 

“Man, you’ve turned white. Are you ok?”
 

“If she does anything to Holly I’ll never forgive myself.” Alex said, images of Stacey’s crazy contorted face laughing at Holly.
 
“I don’t know what I’d do Ben.
 
I can’t let anything happen to her.”
 

“We’ll all keep a watch out for anything, you know that.”

“I know. Thanks” Alex took a deep breath to calm himself down.
 
He wouldn’t let anything happen to Holly.
 
She was his, and nobody was going to change that.

“So…” Said Ben.
 

“How did Holly react when you agreed she was your girlfriend?” He asked grinning.
 

“Actually, I don’t know.
 
I was behind her when I said it, and
 
she just turned around when she heard me. Do you think she’ll be mad?”
 

“She didn’t look mad to me.” Said Ben, “After what you told me last night, I think it’s kind of a given that you’re together.
 
I mean, everybody saw you staring at each other. I’m just surprised you didn’t notice it sooner.” He finished.
 

“I was a bit blind to that.”
 

“It always easier to see things when you’re on the outside.”
 

 
Alex’s phone beeped, cutting the conversation.

H: Hey babe. ;) We’re done.

A: We’re outside by the big oak tree.

H: On our way. X

By the grin on Alex’s face, Ben wouldn’t need to ask who it was.
 

“All done?” He asked instead.
 

“Yep.
 
She’s on her way.” Alex had butterflies in his stomach as he waited, excitedly for his girl.

My girl.

Holly and Ryan appeared, and Alex held his hand out for Holly.
 
She took it and sat next to him.
 
They leaned together for a kiss.
 

“Is this what we’re going to be subjected to from now on? Asked Ben.
 

“Yes.” Holly replied,
 

“Dude, you don’t have to watch.” Said Alex.
 

“I can’t help it…you’re right there!” He said with his hands out, gesturing to where they were sitting.
 
Holly and Alex laughed before sharing another kiss.
 

“Somebody help me!” Said Ben in a mock plea.

Walking to Business class, or ‘Bus’ class,
 
They noticed some writing on the dry wipe board in the hallway.
 

‘Marissa Kennedy is beautiful’ it read.
 

“Hey look at that.” Said Ben as he pointed.
 
Holly looked up at Alex and smiled.
 

“Is this the beginning? He whispered, and Holly nodded her head.
 
Ryan looked a little pink as he walked, head down. As they got into class, the other students were talking.
 

“Who wrote that?” somebody asked Riss.
 

“I don’t know!” She said as if repeating herself again.
 

“Hi!” Said Holly as she took her seat.
 

“Riss has got an admirer.” Said Dev with a wink.
 

“I wonder who did it?” asked Kayla.
 

“I don’t know.” Said Riss, again.
 
Then, she smiled.
 
“It’s nice though, that somebody did that.
 
Well, as long as they’re not creepy.”
 

“Yeah” they said.
 

Alex turned and winked at Holly.
 
She blew him a kiss and he grinned, before turning back to the front.
 

“God he’s so sexy.” She sighed.

Everybody seemed to freeze and turn to her.
 
Alex turned, slowly.
 

“Did I say that out loud?!” Holly asked, horrified.
 

“A little bit.” Said Dev, stifling a laugh.
 

Holly looked to Alex who was looking at her in surprise.
 
She put her hands over her face in embarrassment.
 

Her phone vibrated.
 

A: I’m glad
you
think so. ;)

H: Sorry! My inner voice apologises also. *0.0*

A: No need. You’re pretty damn sexy yourself. ;)

Alex turned around for her reaction.
 
Holly’s cheeks were flaming, and she had her lower lip pulled between her teeth.
 
She now knew Alex liked it when she did that. He would stare at her mouth like he wanted a taste…
 

The teacher walked in, and Alex grinned and winked before turning back.
 

“Ok let’s get started.” The teacher said as he rolled down the board.
 

“Awww.” Said a few girls. On the board, it read:
 

‘Marissa Kennedy has a beautiful smile.’
 

Everyone turned to Riss who had her mouth open in surprise.
 

“Well I see someone wants to send a message.” Said the teacher with a smile and a quick glance to Riss. “Now let’s get back to work.”

Roughly twenty minutes later, Mr. Benson, the A.Bio teacher, walked in.

“Sorry for the interruption.
 
I just need a minute if that’s ok.”
 

“Of course.” Said the teacher and gestured to the room.
 

“It has come to my attention that messages have been written for a certain student.” All eyes went to Riss. “Well there’s a message I’ve been asked to share.” Eyes went back to Mr. Benson. “Marissa Kennedy had beautiful hair.” Riss’ eyes widened, again.
 

“Oh my God!”

“That is all.” He said as he turned his back to the class to thank the teacher. There was a note taped to his back.
 
It read:
 

‘and an amazing laugh.’
 

Holly noticed the recognition on Riss’ face.
 

“Do you know who it is?” asked Holly
 

“I have an idea but I don’t want to say, incase I’m wrong.”

“So, moving on…” Said the teacher as if nothing had happened.
 

After the class ended, Holly walked to Alex and he took her hand.
 
As they walked out, they stayed behind the rest of the group.
 

“Are there anymore?” He whispered.
 
She smiled and nodded.
 

“Do
you
like that sort of thing? He asked.
 
Thinking maybe he should have done something like that for Holly.
 
Although, she didn’t seem the type to want grand gestures where everyone was involved.
 

“Goodness no!” She said immediately.
 
“Oh no. I would be horrified. Riss likes that stuff, but it’s not a personal choice for me.
 

“So you don’t want me to shout out anything to you in the middle of class?” Alex tried not to smile, but failed, as he referred to Holly’s outburst.
 

“No, don’t!” She said.
 
“And I didn’t mean to say that before.
 
It just…slipped out.”
 

Alex put his arm around her shoulder in a side hug. He could see her blushing.
 
He chuckled and leaned in speaking in a low tone so only she could hear.
 

“Creo que eres increíblemente sexy. Quiero besar tus labios todo el día.”
 

Holly melted inside.
 
She was already on the brink of combustion, and Alex almost sent her over the edge.
 

“Oh. My. God.” She said in a breathy voice. “What did you just say?”

Alex grinned.
 

“What did you understand?”
 

“I heard three words…Sexy, kiss and day.”
 
She swallowed hard.
 

Alex grinned again.
 

“What did you say? He leant in to whisper in her ear.
 

“Use your translator.” He said, and then dropped his arm to take her hand.
 

Holly’s stomach flipped, and her parts were tingling.
 
He’d turned her on so much with only a whisper.
 
Holly closed her eyes and slowly opened them.
 

“Are you ok?” He asked.
 

“Mhmm.” Was all Holly could manage as she flushed. Her breathing heavier.
 

As they neared the cafeteria, there was a message on the door.
 

‘Marissa Kennedy is sexy.’
 

‘Wooooh!’ Came from the hallway.
 

“Another one!” shouted Kayla.
 
“This is exciting.”

Riss and Kayla were really alike in their tastes.
 
There was a message on the specials board that had the ‘special of the day’
 

‘A date with Marissa Kennedy.’
 

“Oh my God!” squealed Riss when she got close enough to see it.
 

Holly couldn’t wait for the end part.
 
She was nervous and excited for Riss. Once they’d paid for lunch and were about to walk outside.
   

“Do you know who it is?” asked Ben.
 

“How would I know?” Said Dev.
 

Ben and Dev seemed to be having a deep conversation, and Holly nudged Alex.
 

“Because, you seem to know everything.” He replied.
 

“Well not this time.” She said.

“Damn.
 
Who does?”
 

They were so alike.
 
Alex was chuckling under his breath and shaking his head.
 

“They both like their ‘details’”
 
he said.
 

“Too right.” Holly said in agreement.
 

Outside was an A-board with yet another message.
 

‘Marissa Kennedy, I have your favorite cookies.’
 

A big grin split across her face.
 
Dev looked to Holly and raised her eyebrows in acknowledgement. Dev bit her lip and did a little excited dance.
 

“You know, don’t you?” Ben asked Holly.
 

“Know what?” She said innocently.
 

“Mmmm.” He said annoyed.
 

“Just be patient.” Said Alex.
 

“
You
know?” Ben said. Alex shook his head and rolled his eyes.
 

“Come on, babe, let’s sit down.” He said to Holly as they walked to their table.