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Everything You Want

Chapter 4:

Startling Revelations

 

 

 

Pulling the black skirt up and over her slender thighs, Bella buttoned it and turned to appraise her appearance in the mirror.

 

Paired with a lacey red and black low cut camisole, the outfit made Bella look way older than her eighteen years. Pleased with the results of her careful and extensive clothing endeavor, Bella grinned at her reflection and ran her fingers through her blond tresses.

 

`Perfect. There's no way Derrick will be looking at anyone but me tonight…' Bella thought with a satisfied smile, `If everything goes well, I think tonight might be the night I finally take that next step in our relationship. Then he'll have no reason to want a slut like Chrissy Phillips.'

 

Scowling at the direction her thoughts had taken her; Bella shook her head and sighed. `Stop it Bella, you're only going to piss yourself off and end up taking it out on poor Derrick. It's not his fault that you're so afraid of intimacy you can't even fool around with your boyfriend!'

 

`I'm sure that if I wasn't so insecure, Derrick would've never left me for her,' Bella reasoned as she slid her feet into a pair of high heeled, strappy black sandals. Sitting back onto her bed, Bella recalled that unhappy occasion.

 

~FLASHBACK~

 

Bella shifted uncomfortably as Derrick slid his hand into her blouse. “Derrick, c'mon, quit it.”

 

Glancing around nervously at the dark movie theater to see if anyone was watching, Bella pushed his hand away and rebuttoned her shirt. Huffing impatiently, Derrick scowled and flopped back into his seat.

 

Knowing he was frustrated with her, but not knowing what she could do about it, Bella sighed and turned her attention to the movie.

 

Derrick, noticing that she was distracted, slid his hand from the arm rest to Bella's inner thigh. Gasping in surprise, Bella shoved his hand away and crossed her legs.

 

“That's it, Bella!” Derrick whispered angrily, “I am outta here!” Getting to his feet and shoving past her, Derrick stalked out of the theater. Trying to ignore the curious looks from the people around her, Bella grabbed her purse and hurriedly followed after her infuriated boyfriend.

 

Catching up with him in the lobby, Bella grabbed his hand forcing him to spin around and glare at her.

 

“I'm sick of this shit, Bella! You won't even let me freaking touch you! What the hell is wrong with you?!” Bella winced and started to respond, but Derrick cut her off with an impatient hand.

 

“No. I've heard all of your excuses already. Don't bother. I'm moving on to bigger and better things, Bella. I'm sick of your games,” with that, Derrick tore his hand from Bella's grasp and left her standing in the lobby by herself.

 

Thankful at least that no one had witnessed their little tryst, Bella dug through her purse with trembling hands. Pressing three on her speed dial and putting the phone up to her ear, Bella took a shaky breath and waited.

 

“Cole?” Bella choked out, “I need you to come get me.” Dropping her cell, Bella sunk to her knees and began to sob.

 

~END FLASHBACK~

 

`It was so hard seeing Derrick with Chrissy so soon after our breakup. He looked so happy and content,' Bella stood up and smoothed the imaginary wrinkles from her short skirt, `That's why I decided if Derrick ever wanted to take me back, I would do whatever I had to do to keep him happy.'

 

`I know how that must make me sound, but I don't care. I need him. Other than Cole, he's the only one who can make me forget about all the crap I have to deal with now that mom is gone.'

 

`I refuse to let him slip through my fingers again because of my own damn uncertainties,' Bella vowed silently, `Besides, look how well things have gone lately. I haven't even seen him glance at another girl since he got back together with me.'

 

Smiling, Bella grabbed her bag and headed towards the door. `And it's all because I've learned to relax, just like Derrick told me I needed to do.'

 

“Dad! I'm leaving!” Frowning at her father's lack of response, Bella peeked into the living room. Not at all surprised with what she saw, Bella rolled her eyes.

 

Empty beer and liquor bottles were littered around the dark blue recliner her dad was passed out in. Kicking them aside and snatching a blanket from the back of the couch, Bella covered her father with the material and leaned down to press a gentle kiss to his brow.

 

Moaning in his sleep, the man snuggled into the blanket and murmured, “Kathy?”

 

Feeling tears spring to life in her eyes, Bella stepped back and stared sadly down at the lump in front of her.

 

`The day mom died, I lost you, too, didn't I daddy?' Brushing impatiently at the tear streaking down her cheek, Bella collected the empty bottles and cans off the floor and headed towards the kitchen.

 

Slumping into a stool at the kitchen island, Bella rested her cheek in her palm and stared unseeingly out the window.

 

`The only time he even notices I'm alive is when report cards come around. He's going to be so pissed when he sees my Calculus grade…'

 

Just then, Bella heard a honking outside. Grinning, Bella collected her bag and hurried out the door.

 

Locking the up behind her, Bella skipped to Derrick's car and slid into the passenger seat. Leaning over to give him a quick kiss, Bella sighed happily and sat back in her seat.

 

`No more sad thoughts, Bella Marie. Tonight is all about cutting lose and having fun.'

 

Enjoying the scenery whizzing past her window, Bella gripped the arm rest.

 

`No matter what.'

 

 

 

 

 

Bouncing excitedly, Bella looped her arms around Cole and Derrick's waists and giggled.

 

“I am so pumped, you guys! I can't wait to get in there and dance the night away!” Cole grinned and glanced down at the animated girl beside him.

 

“No more chocolate covered Espresso beans for you, missy,” he teased. Bella beamed up at him and poked his side.

 

“Oh, shush. You're the one that gave them to me!” Cole just shook his head and chuckled. Jealous at the easy banter happening between his girlfriend and his rival, Derrick pulled Bella closer and tucked his hand in her back pocket.

 

Leaning down to whisper in her ear, “You look so sexy, baby,” Derrick nibbled her neck and delighted in the shiver that his caress elicited from her.

 

Raising his head to leer at Cole, Derrick caught the lust burning in his foe's emerald orbs as he stared down at Bella.

 

`Interesting…' Derrick mused as he embraced Bella a little tighter, `Too bad she's mine, asshole.'

 

Taking in the look of pure trust Bella was projecting up at him, Derrick smiled slyly. `I have plans for you and I tonight, little one.'

 

Completely unaware of what was going through her companion's minds, Bella fought to ignore the scrutinizing looks Derrick's groping was getting her and focus on all the fun she was going to have once they got into the club.

 

Finally getting to the entrance, the three paid the admission price and stepped into the smoky recesses of the club. Strobe lights and pounding music greeted them and the overwhelming smell of alcohol and cigarettes permeated their senses.

 

“Wow, the bouncer didn't even ask for my ID this time, I'm getting good!” Bella grinned happily and put her bag down onto the nearest table in order to fix her clothes.

 

Watching as Bella tugged on the hem of her low cut, silky top, Cole gulped and tried to ignore the sight of her pale, creamy skin.

 

`God, how did I not see this before? Was I blind?' Cole wondered as Bella finished her primping and began to bounce excitedly again.

 

“Well, what are you two waiting for? Get your asses out here and dance with me!” Grabbing their hands, Bella pulled them onto the dance floor. Gently tugging his hand from Bella's, Cole shouted to be heard above the sounds of the crowd.

 

“Do your thing, girl! I gotta go visit the little boy's room!” Bella giggled and nodded. Pulling her close he leaned down and whispered, “Save a dance for me, ok?”

 

Shivering as his warm breath caressed the inside of her ear, Bella agreed and playfully pushed at his chest. “Get outta here then! Wouldn't want you to wet your pants, little man!” she teased as she tried to calm her racing heart.

 

`Damn, what the hell is wrong with me? Why am I reacting like this to Cole of all people?'

 

Shaking away her disturbing feelings, Bella watched her friend's retreating back and turned to Derrick.

 

Giving him a `come hither' grin, Bella slithered up his body and wrapped her arms around his neck. Pressing a kiss to the sensitive skin below his ear, Bella moved against his body to the rhythm of the pulsing music.

 

Sliding his hands down her back, Derrick cupped her bottom and a slid his knee between her thighs to bring her even closer.

 

Bella and Derrick grinded their way through several songs like that until Derrick pulled her close and whispered, “Come with me, I wanna show you something.” Nodding, Bella grasped his hand tightly and made her way through the crowd behind him.

 

Leading her into a dark, secluded alcove behind the DJs booth, Derrick pushed Bella against the wall closest to them and brought his body flush with hers.

 

Bella gasped and tried to tell Derrick that she was uncomfortable doing this kind of thing in public, but before she could get the words out, Derrick crushed her lips with his own.

 

Grabbing one of the hands that were desperately pushing at his chest, Derrick brought it down to his hot, hard length. Tearing his lips from hers, Derrick moaned, “See what you do to me, baby? I think it's about time we did something about this, don't you?”

 

Freeing her hand from his, Bella did the first thing that crossed her panicked mind.

 

CRACK!

 

Derrick's head twisted to the side with the force of her slap and he growled angrily. Forcing her hands above her head, Derrick returned her slap with equal force. “Are you fucking crazy, bitch? Do you know who I am? Quit your fucking struggling and I guarantee you'll enjoy what I can do for you, baby.”

 

Whimpering in pain, Bella cried out in panic as Derrick began to push up her short skirt.

 

“Please, Derrick. Don't do this. Not here. I love you, but please, not like this,” Bella begged as he moved to shove a hand into her panties. Suddenly, Bella's hands were freed and she slumped forward.

 

“Get the fuck off of her!” Cole shouted as he shoved Derrick to the ground. Recovering quickly, Derrick got to his feet and threw a hard punch to Cole's jaw.

 

Barely even feeling the blow on the account of his all consuming rage at seeing Bella in pain, Cole countered the punch with one of his own and knocked Derrick on his ass.

 

Cupping his jaw and getting to his feet, Derrick glowered hatefully first at Cole and then turned his gaze to Bella.

 

“Forget this shit; you're not even worth it! Fucking tease!” Bella cringed at the harsh words and fought back the tears that wanted to spring forward from her eyes.

 

“Watch your mouth, asshole,” Cole warned. Sneering, Derrick returned his angry gaze to Cole. So caught up in the drama unfolding, no one even noticed the crowd forming around them.

 

“You're pathetic, Hastings, when was the last time you got laid? Oh that's right, never! You just sit at home in the dark and fantasize about Bella!” Cole's eyes flashed with rage, he began to advance on Derrick.

 

“Don't try to deny it, you know I'm right! Too bad for you, because I've been trying for years and that prude will never give it up! Not to me and not to you!”

 

Dodging the blow Cole threw at him; Derrick caught him in the stomach with a punch of his own and watched gleefully as Cole doubled over in pain.

 

“I almost feel sorry for you, man. How long have you been lusting after your so called `best friend'?” Bella's head snapped up and she darted her eyes back and forth in confusion from Derrick to Cole.

 

Holding his stomach, Cole straightened up and glanced guiltily over to where Bella was standing.

 

“You don't know what your talking about, Derrick. I've told you this before and I'll tell you again, don't presume to know anything about mine and Bella's relationship. What I do or don't feel for her is none of your business.”

 

Derrick raised an amused eyebrow at Cole's declaration and chuckled. “Uh-huh, sure. You keep telling yourself that, man.” Derrick shook his head and turned his attention to Bella.

 

“And you. How stupid are you to not even notice?” Bella frowned in confusion. `Notice what?'

 

“What are you talking about, Derrick? We're just friends, you know that. I love him, but not like I love you. I feel completely different things for the two of you, why don't you believe me?” Bella cried as Derrick glared at her reproachfully.

 

“You don't love me, Bella, and I've never loved you. You're using me, just like I'm using you,” Derrick sighed and rubbed his already bruising jaw. “And now I'm finished. Later Bella, Chrissy is waiting for me and you're not half the woman she is.” Shaking his head, Derrick turned and calmly walked away.

 

“You son of a bitch, I'm going to fucking kill you!” Cole shouted as he stalked angrily after Derrick. Flinging herself in front of Cole, Bella wrapped her arms around his waist and sobbed into his shirt.

 

“Please don't, Cole. Just… don't. Take me home, ok? Please?” Silently, Cole gently removed Bella's arms and led her out of the club into the cool night air.

 

 

 

 

 

No one said a word as Cole drove away from the club. Bella sat quietly in the passenger seat and tried desperately to comprehend what had just happened.

 

`What in the world was Derrick talking about? Cole doesn't like me like that… Does he?' Turning away from the window, Bella silently observed Cole's profile as he drove.

 

Cole could feel Bella's eyes on him, but he didn't know what to say. `What is their left to say? That asshole Derrick said it all.'

 

As much as he hated to admit it, he was almost grateful that this whole thing had happened. Now, instead of hiding his feelings, he would have to deal with them.

 

And so would Bella.

 

 

*~~~~A/N~~~~*

 

 

 

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