Lies

CHAPTER 3

The seating arrangements were(Left to right.) Adam, me, Ethan, and then Natalie. Adam had his arm around me and Ethan had his around Nora. Ethan is a big flirt, just not cocky. Ethan turned to me and whispered in my ear. “You know you love me. Face it, you can’t hide your feeling from me.”
I chuckled and lightly punched him in the stomach. Then Adam turned to Ethan and said, ”Keep your tongue to yourself.”
They just laughed to themselves.
“That’s all right. I have Natalie here with me.” he joked as he leaned closer to her.
Natalie just laughed and pushed Ethan off her. Everyone could tell Ethan really liked Natalie, cause he flirted with her the most. We all thought they made a cute couple, but Natalie wanted someone who was serious about a relationship. I mean, she flirted with Ethan back, but that’s all. Nothing serious.
Throughout the movie, we just flirted with each other. All giggling and whispering jokes to each other. Once and a while me and Natalie tell each other “I love you.” as a joke, then the guys would crack. Natalie and I had to use the bathroom so we excused ourselves.
“We’re going to the bathroom, so we’ll be right back.” I said
“Fine, me and Ethan will just make out until you get back.” Adam turned to Ethan and acted like he was going to kiss him. Ethan pushed him in the face and they just started cracking up. Natalie and me just chuckled and rolled our eyes.
“Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.” I said.
“Don’t worry sweets.” Adam said.
We left the theaters and headed toward the bathroom. We were walking slow, because we really didn’t want to use it, I just wanted to get away from the guys and talk to Natalie
“So, you and Ethan were pretty hot in there. Why not go out with him?” I asked.
“Angel, I told you, he’s a great friend, but I want someone who’s serious about a relationship.”
“Hey. He can be serious with a relationship. And you two look cute together.”
“Honey, I look cute with out him.”
We both laughed as we walked into the bathroom. Thank goodness it was empty.
“So, you and Adam were pretty hot yourselves.”
“Pu-lease. Me and Adam? Are you crazy? Adam’s just like my best-boy friend.”
“Exactly. Like me and Ethan.”
I rolled my eyes and said “Whatever.”
We both added more lip gloss and other girly stuff.
“So, what about Eric? He was pretty hot.” Natalie said.
“Ew! Nat! I just met the guy and plus, he’s a jerk-face.” I said.
“Well, true. But he was a total hottie-body.”
We were both laughing when this lady barged in the bathroom, practically scaring me and Natalie half to death, she was looking around frantically. She rushed into one stalls and threw up. Natalie and I made gagging noise. I went over to one of the stalls and knocked quietly.
“Go away!” she yelled.
“Are you alright?” I asked
“Get the hell away from me!” she shouted, angrily.
Natalie pulled me away from the stall. “Come on Angel, she obviously doesn’t want any help.”
“Fine.” I said, fuming.
We walked out the bathroom and down the theater‘s halls. “She was really rude. I was just concerned about her. Anyone who’d witness that would be concerned.” I said.
“Yeah, well, she might’ve been stressed and took it out on you.” Natalie explained.
I snorted and muttered “Bitch. She could’ve been a little more nicer about it. It’s not everyday you see a girl rushing in the restroom and regurgitating. I mean, come on.” I said.
“True, but let’s just forget about the whole thing and try to have fun while we’re out and about.”
“Alright.” I laughed.
When we got back to the theater room, Adam and Ethan we’re looking extremely pissed. I was confused. I gave Natalie a questioning look.
“Do they looked pissed or what?” I asked
“Yeah. Adam probably tried to kiss Eric. And Eric wouldn‘t let him do it therefore Adam got mad.” Natalie said. We busted out laughing.
I looked back over to the boys, and shrugged. I trotted over to where they were sitting. They both lifted their heads towards me and then looked pretty relieved. I happened to look over their heads and to my surprise, I spotted what made the guys mad. A seven to ten year old child was kicking the back of their seat. I couldn’t help myself, I started to laugh silently…then loudly. After a few moments of stares with ‘shush!’ and ‘shut up!’ or ‘sit down!’, I stopped laughing and sat down when Natalie did.
“Are you ok, Angel?” Ethan asked.
“Ha ha, yeah, I am.” I said as I wiped tears from my eyes. ”It was just kind of funny to find out what made you guys look so pissy.” Natalie giggled.
“Good thing Adam was here to hold me back…..shit, Angel could you please tell the kid to stop before I make him.” Ethan said through gritted teeth.
I turned around and asked nicely,” Um, little boy, could you stop that please, it’s really disturbing.” He stopped then smiled as I smiled back. Satisfied, I turned around in my seat. Adam leaned to me and said, ”I owe you for that. Let’s say, tonight?”
“Oh yeah sure,” I said,” then afterward all hell breaks lose.”
Adam laughed at my remark. Then the boy started to kick my chair. I turned around and said, “Um. Could please not do that to my chair.” Once again he stopped and once again I turned around in my chair. I sighed and relaxed. Then the unthinkable happened, the little idiot started kicking my chair again. I stood up and turned around to face him directly.
“Little boy!” I started, “Stop kicking my goddamn chair!” After that he abruptly stopped and stuck his tongue at me.
“Better keep that I in before I rip it out. “I said as I turned around and sat down
“Ok. Angel, just breathe.” Natalie said.
“Yeah. What she said” Ethan said.
“The little idiot keeps kicking my god forsaken chair.” I argued.
We all stopped chattering and turned our attention to the movie. After a while I calmed a bit and sunk in my seat.
Thump. Thump. Thump.
I turned/jumped around while putting my knees in my seat.
“Mother F- holy shit!” I jumped back and fell toward the groud. With speed, quicker then light, Eric grabbed my arm before I hit the floor.
“What the hell?” Adam said.
“Shit!” I said.
“Scared you?” Eric asked.
“You god damned almost killed me! I could’ve had a heart attack”
“I doubt it.” Eric replied.
“Oh! Hey, Eric!” Natalie said.
“Hi.”
“You know him?” Ethan and Adam asked.
“Sure.” She replied.
“Why in god’s name are you hear? Fuck that, why are you kicking my chair?!” I asked.
“A bit of fun I supposed.” he replied.
“You fucker!” I hissed while lunging toward him but only to get held back by Ethan and Adam. He just sat there and laughed lightly.
“You are truly intriguing.” he stated.
“Eric? Isn’t it?” Adam asked.
“Yes” he said.
“Eric, as you can see your upsetting her” Adam said.
“He’s more then upsetting me! He’s pissing me off!” I practically yelled.
“Well, yes, I see” Eric said.
\'That asshole is really an asshole!\'
“Um, Adam, can we speak outside…privately.” I asked snapping my head toward Eric as I said privately.
“Fine.” he got up and led the way out of the theater room.
When we got out side I whispered/shouted, “ Please get that jerk-off out of there before I have a stroke.”
“Aw, come on now Angel, he’s only playing with your head.”
“Yes, and now my head is about to explode!”
“Stop exaggerating.”
“Adam, that’s the idiot who literally bumped into us at the mall without saying excuse me! Now’s he’s in there messing with my head.” I suddenly felt very tired.
Damn. Today just hasn’t been my day. First, him bumping into us, then the police station and the girl, now this idiot again!
“Ok. After the movie is over I’ll take you straight to your house where you can’t be bothered by him. Ok?”
“Adam, “ I whined, “ the jerk follows me where ever I’m at!” Suddenly it dawned on me.
\'My goodness! Jerk-off is stalking me! ……Oh HELL no!\'
I turned around and stomped my way back inside the theater room and to my seat. “What? Angel!” Adam yelled after me. I marched up the stairs and stood directly in front of Eric.
“You god-damn psycho! You’ve been stalking me!” I hissed.
“Angel!” Natalie said. She looked at me with surprised eyes.
“Hey! Sit down and shut up! Go take that somewhere else!” an man called out from the crowd in the theater. Another man that obviously worked there was coming towards us.
“Ma’am, I’m going to have to ask you to sit down and stay quiet.” the man said.
“Excuse me mister, but I have business to do with him.” I said.
“Well, you can take that business somewhere else.” he said
“Look,-” I said as I was interrupted by Eric.
“No problem we’ll take it somewhere else.” he said as he got up. He grabbed my hand and pulled me to the walkway towards the door. I fought against him, trying to pry my fingers out of his grasp. He was stronger then he looked. Trying to pry my fingers out of his grasp was like trying of pry fingers out of metal.
“Let me go, now!” I hissed.
Adam, Ethan, and Natalie got up quickly and followed us out of the door. When we were out, Ethan grabbed Eric’s shoulder and prevented him from practically dragging me across the floor while I was trying to get away from him.
“Listen buddy. Your not dragging her all the way to where ever. So let her go and you both can handle business like two civilized people.” Ethan said.
Eric swatted his hand away from his shoulder and said, “I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to borrow your friend for a bit. I promise I’ll be careful with her.”
“You damn psycho! No way in hell I’m going anywhere with you!” I said.
“Listen you guys, can we take this outside before we get thrown there.” Natalie said.
“Good idea.” Adam said.
When we got outside, Eric let go of my arm and I rubbed where he changed his grip to my upper arm. “Jesus, for a jerk-face you have a pretty firm grip.”
“Damn it, Angel, it’s Eric.” He snapped, apparently angry with me.
\'Him? Angry?….with me? Oh, now THAT’S hilarious.\'
“Fine, Mr. Bossy butt.” I said, silently smirking.
\'Now it’s my turn.\'
He looked at me with darken eyes. Suddenly, something sinister flashed in his eyes, but as soon as it came…it went.
\'Whoa, dude. Did I just see…?\'
“Ok. Now talk.” Adam said.
“I don’t want to talk anymore. I’m going home. “I said as I turned.
“Yeah, good idea. I think we had enough for one night.” Natalie stated.
“Ok.” Adam said. Eric turned and headed off somewhere that was unknown to me.
“Angel, I’ll take Natalie home so you can go straight home, ok?” Ethan said.
“Thank You, Ethan” I said as I hugged Adam and him bye.
“I’ll call you tomorrow, ok?” I said to Natalie.
“Alright. Get some sleep, ok?” she said
“Ok.”
“Bye you guys.” I said as I turned to leave. They all replied with “bye”
As I was walking toward my car in silence, I began to ponder about Eric.
\'That jerk! Just who in the seven hells does he think he is? Showin’ up in front of MY friends. Oh, if I ever see him again…\'
“You’ll do what?” a deep voice somewhere in the darkness called out.
“What the fuck?” I managed to say as I was smothered by a cloth.
I tried to scream, but I couldn’t find my voice. I tried to move, but I felt numb. Then. Blackness.