Tangled Dreams (29 page)

“Are you sure you don’t want to go get Clay?”

Unfazed by his bitterness. “If I did I would have came with him.” I said pulling him out into the middle of the dance floor. Putting my arms up around his neck I laid my head on his chest while we swayed to the music. Closing my eyes I could feel his heart beating against my cheek and It was in pure bliss. The one time I did open my eyes, I could see Clay staring at us so I opted to close them and get lost in the moment. Surprisingly even with his coldness only seconds earlier he now held me tight against him.

He loved the feel of her body gliding back and forth next to his. He loved the feel of his arms wrapped around her, he liked gliding his fingers up and down the back of her silky dress. And for that one moment the rest of the prom could go to total shit and he would remember this one moment forever. He was pretty sure he was going to have to beat the rest of the guys here off of her, but he didn’t care.

When the song stopped and a different song started, I was disappointed I wanted it to last forever. I knew they would be playing more slow songs and I would take advantage of every one of them. When the tempo picked up he let go of me and started to walk off the dance floor.

Grabbing his hand, “Not so fast. We’re not done.”

“Maddie, what do you mean were not done?”

“I mean we’re not done dancing.” I said now grabbing both his hands jerking him closer swaying sexily to the music against him. Of course, I wasn’t being downright out raunchy like some of these girls grinding there butts all over these guys. But, It was so much sexier than that.

This was not helping that she had a body that didn’t quit. He was sure he was the envy of every guy in here. “Maddie, you don’t have to do this. I know you don’t like being in any sort of spotlight.” He leaned down trying to tell her in her ear. But, he was soon intoxicated by her scent and her chest heaving up and down with each breath she took and he just decided to shut up and enjoy it.

As he started to stand up again and dance with me I grabbed his face and brought his ear down to my lips whispering, “lets just forget our differences for one night and have fun gorgeous.” I said ending it with a sexy kiss on his ear which made him jump. But, I wasn’t done with him yet. Grabbing both his hands I put them around my back and kept swaying to the beat. Dancing sexily, trying not to bring to much attention to us.

It was driving him nuts and he decided two could play at this game as he twirled her around and pulling her against his body hard, their eyes meeting. He wondered were she got all these moves and why the hell she had been hiding them? Just when he thought he knew everything he could possibly know about her she surprises him by her boldness. He knew his dad would have a coronary right here and now if he seen this, but he didn’t give a shit. Sliding around on his body he didn’t know how much more he could take. Hell, looking out at all the guys with their jealous girlfriends dancing he didn’t know how much more they could take. He could tell the other girls tried to be in competition but, they just came off as sluttish looking imitation. But, Madison was pure sex appeal and I wished we were in private. On the other hand I was glad we weren’t because I wouldn’t be able to resist kissing her other wise. Finally, the song ended and I was disappointed and relieved at the same time. “Where the hell did you learn to dance like that?” Asking grabbing her hand walking off of the dance floor to their table.

“Like what?” I asked innocently batting my eyes at him.

“Madison, I think you got every guy in here in trouble with their dates.”

“Why?” I asked now, not trying to be cute.

“Because, they couldn’t keep there eyes off of you. They were drooling all over themselves.”

“Oh, Gavin quit being silly.”

“I’m not being silly, they were.” Annoyed now because, he didn’t like other guys staring at her like she was a piece of meat.

“Your not mad are you?” I asked disappointed.

“Madison, of course not.”

“I was just trying to have fun together.”

“Oh, yeah. Don’t think I didn’t have fun. No that was definitely fun.” Shifting in his seat still hot from it.

The night was rolling by faster than I had anticipated. We danced most of the night and politely declined when Clay came over and asked me to dance. I felt bad but, seeing the look on Gavin’s face was worth it. I wanted to make him feel like he was number one tonight. He really was everyday but, he didn’t know that. When the last song of the night was announced we got up to the slow tune to dance. This time I held on just as tight to him knowing this was going to be the last time before he went off to college that I had an excuse to touch him. The song ended to soon and I didn’t let go. While everyone was walking off the dance floor I still held tight to him not letting go.

“Babe?” He said taking one hand lifting her chin up to look at him.

I had tears streaking down my cheeks and I hated not being able to hold my emotions in sometimes.

“What is wrong my Maddie?” He said taking his thumb wiping my tears away.

“I’m just so happy and sad at the same time.”

“Why?” Asking confused.

“I don’t know.” I lied.

“It’s okay. You don’t have to tell me.” He said as he leaned down to kiss away a couple of the tears on my cheeks. One kiss our lips brushing. Pulling back we stood staring at each other.

Leaning down closer to her lips he felt her get tugged out of his arms just when they were about to kiss.

“Madison, I need to talk to you.” Clay said now angry knowing if he didn’t do something now, he would lose her forever.

“Do you mind asshole?” Gavin said instantly pissed for being interrupted. Pulling her back into his arms and pushing her behind him now standing in front of her.

“Yeah, I do mind.”

I couldn’t believe what was happening. Since when did Clay get this brave to Gavin? Usually he’s terrified of him. Gavin instantly got into his face and warned him to back off. I just stood here like a deer caught into headlights. Watching Clay’s displeased date standing behind him trying to pull him back. Eying Gavin as she did. You could tell who she really wanted.

“You back off Gavin. I was dating her first.” Saying now eye to eye.

“Yeah, that’s what you think.” Now is temper boiling.

“I love her Gavin. You need to back off.”

“Like hell I do.”

Now clearly to the point where I knew fists were going to be flying soon. Knowing if it did Gavin could possibly screw up his scholarship to college. “Gavin quit.” I said trying to tug back on his arm.

“Madison. I’m not leaving, or getting out of his face until you talk to me.” Clay said still staring Gavin down.

“Oh yeah you are.” He retaliated.

“Gavin, it’s okay. I’ll talk to him.” I said desperate for this to not escalate any further.

“Maddie, your not talking to this bastard.” Saying stubbornly.

“It’s okay. I want to.” I said tugging him back now completely desperate. Not realizing how much I would hurt Gavin by taking Clay’s side. I only did it because I knew neither would back down. I couldn’t have Gavin risk everything just because Clay wanted to talk to me.

“Fine. You want to talk to him you can.” Now the hurt obvious in his face. Picking up his tux jacket off of the chair, “But, I’m not going to stand around to watch it.” Slipping it on and walking out. I stood in shock, now wishing I would of just let them duke it out. I just realized how much I humiliated Gavin after he stood up for me. I felt awful and pissed. Very pissed.

“Don’t worry.” Clay called out after him. “I’ll make sure she gets home.”

And all I heard back was “Whatever.” And that was the moment my heart sank to the ground.

Getting right up into his face. “Now what was so damn important that it couldn’t wait until Monday at school?”

“I love you Madison. With every part of me.” He begged.

“I can’ t let you be with him. You have to be with me. I’ll take care of you.”

“You don’t love me. You love trying to compete with Gavin.” I said my temper snapping.

“Madison did you hear me? I do love you.”

“I heard you Clay. I don’t love you.”

“What? You don’t mean that.” His face now contorted with hurt and anger.

“Have you ever known me to lie?” Now grabbing her arm and pulling her into the corner so they would be less obvious.

“Your just saying that because your mad at me.”

“Yeah, I’m mad at you, but that’s not the reason I’m saying it.”

“I love you. Madison. I love you.”

“I heard you the first time.” I said coldly.

“I could give you everything. A hell of a lot more than he could.”

“You know better than to speak of him.” I said now warning him.

Putting his hands up defensively, “I know, I know, I’m sorry. I just can’t imagine my life without you.” Looking so damn sad and I felt myself softening up for him a bit.

“Oh Clay. Please quit that. I can’t handle much more.” Now leaning up against the wall with my hands tucked behind my back. Feeling the tears coming to my eyes again for hurting both of them in the same night.

“Please, say you’ll be with me.” Begging now. “I’ll do anything you want. I’ll get down on my knees in front of everyone. What do you have to lose?”

Just then Gavin’s face popped in my head, and that’s what I had to lose. That was to high of a price to pay.

Now getting down on his knees, “Please Madison. Your so gorgeous it makes me want to act stupid just to be with you.”

“Clay, get up. People are going to start looking.” Thankful now that almost everyone had left.

“I don’t care.”

Tugging him back up to his feet I leaned against the wall closing my eyes willing my new stress headache away. Just when I felt him grab me around the waist and pull me in for an aggressive kiss. Trying to pull myself away it was no use, he wouldn’t let me go and I wasn’t strong enough to fight him off. Worse yet we were in a dark corner where I knew people couldn’t see us very good and Gavin had already left. So, instead of fighting I let my body and lips go limp. He then thought that was a victory. I could feel his hands roaming all over my back and had me now pressed up against the wall putting his hands on my chest. That was enough. I kneed him hard enough that he stumbled back. “What the hell do you think your doing?” I said my anger boiling.

“Showing you how much I love you.”

“You stay away from me.” I said pulling back slapping him across the cheek. Walking off quickly grabbing my purse and my sweater I brought with me I headed for the doors not sure where I was going. I could feel my tears streaming down heavier and heavier down my cheeks.

“Madison, come back. Where are you going? Are you going to walk home?” He asked following behind her.

“Yes, If I have to.”

“You can’t. You live to far. What if something happens to you? Well, it’s a lot safer than riding home with you.” I shouted back.

“I’m sorry Madison.”

“Save it. I’m leaving.” I said leaving him behind heading out the double doors into the parking lot, totally at a loss on what to do. I felt betrayed, violated, and sad for hurting Gavin. Starting to walk towards the end of the parking lot I didn’t even think to look for Gavin’s car I just assumed he had already left and I had every intention of walking home. I could still hear Clay behind me and I was losing patience fast. Walking next to the school building heading to the road I felt Clay grab me again.

“Please. I said I was sorry. Please talk to me.”

Whipping myself around on him. “I tried to talk to you Clay.” I said my anger still boiling over. But, you obviously had other things in mind.”

“Maddie, I love you. You are my whole world. Please don’t leave like this.”

“Really Clay? Your starting to sound like a broken record. I’m sorry you think your in love with me.  I’m even more sorry your having a hard time with it but, it’s not going to change anything. Plus, that didn’t give you a right to touch me.” 

“That’s it. You are not leaving until I hear that you love me, or you will give me a chance.”

“Clay what are you going to do? Keep me outside here forever?”

“If that is what it takes.”

Looking at him I really believed he was capable of that. That is how desperate he looks at this moment. “Clay you can’t make me stay. Do you even hear yourself right now?”

“Yes I can. If not here then you can go home with me. You just have to say those three words.”

“I’m not telling you I love you when I don’t. This is ridiculous. Get out of my way.” I said brushing him off to the side so I could leave. Really wishing that I had tennis shoes on rather than sky high heels.

“No. Your staying.”

Grabbing me by the shoulders he stopped me from taking another step. “Clay if you don’t let me go I’m going to scream.”

“Go ahead. No one is around anymore.”

It was so dark I couldn’t really see the parking lot very good but there was very few cars left. Trying to walk off again I felt him grab me and throw me over his shoulder. “Clay! Quit! Put me down.”

“You know I won’t hurt you Madison. But, you’re going with me so we can talk until I decide we’re done.”

Struggling with everything I had I wiggled out of his grasp and fell harder than I would of liked, to the ground. As he was trying to grab a hold of me again I just started to yell at him to leave me alone. “Clay stop it!” I screamed. Hoping someone would hear now. Closing my eyes I just kept Gavin’s face in my head when suddenly Clay was ripped away from me and the next thing I remembered was opening up my blurry eyes and seeing Clay laying on the ground holding his chin, and looking very pissed. Looking up I could see Gavin standing over him in a stance that told me he was ready to take blood. I was in shock, tears streaming down my face. I couldn’t differentiate the words that were being yelled back and fourth my whole body felt sore and tired. The only thing I could tell was Gavin was yelling at him to stay away from me and threatening him with more bodily harm. Leaning against the bricks I tried to smooth my dress back down to my feet, hoping I wasn’t showing anything embarrassing that might have been exposed in the struggle. My hair felt like it had mostly fallen down and I know my face was streaked with mascara and here I was worrying about how I looked to Gavin. In between the yells and the threats I tried to get my emotions under check. I couldn’t hear myself think it was getting so loud. Covering my face with both hands I said Gavin’s name in what I thought was a whisper. Either way, it got his attention because I felt him pick me up into his arms and carrying me along quickly feeling the cool night air hit my face. Putting me in the passenger seat, the car started up. I just couldn’t seem to open up my eyes. I curled up in the seat, not caring that my heals were making my feet throb horribly.