Bad boy x Good girl (Closed!)

[SecretsInTime]

I sit next to her quietly, observing her huge stack of books as she talked about book titles. She asked what I would title a book if it were about her. I paused before answering the first few things that came to mind. "Maybe The Chronicles of Clary," I thought, smiling a little. "Or The Neighbor Girl, or Clary Fairy." I smiled wide now, and I could've kept going, but I started to sense her discomfort so I stopped.


She asked for recommendations. I leaned back and thought for a minute. "Obviously Ayn Rand is a genius. The Fountainhead, We The Living, anything she touched," I start. "Marie Lu is new and up and coming -the Legend series was better than I thought it would be. Harry Potter was disappointing to me, but I don't know, you might like it, but you've probably already read that." I wait to see if she's satisfied with the suggestions.


"We can stay here for as long as you like, and you can explore and read and things." I smile a little. "Also, I'd be happy to bring you back another day and get some more books for you, but keep in mind our adventure is still unfolding and you only have your bag and the compartment under the bike's seat to carry your choices. Plus any other things we pick up along the way, if any." I smile sheepishly. "Sorry there's such little room in the bike. It's a pretty deep compartment though." It was about 9:30 AM and we had a while to go.

 

[Asteria]

I sit next to her quietly, observing her huge stack of books as she talked about book titles. She asked what I would title a book if it were about her. I paused before answering the first few things that came to mind. "Maybe The Chronicles of Clary," I thought, smiling a little. "Or The Neighbor Girl, or Clary Fairy." I smiled wide now, and I could've kept going, but I started to sense her discomfort so I stopped.
She asked for recommendations. I leaned back and thought for a minute. "Obviously Ayn Rand is a genius. The Fountainhead, We The Living, anything she touched," I start. "Marie Lu is new and up and coming -the Legend series was better than I thought it would be. Harry Potter was disappointing to me, but I don't know, you might like it, but you've probably already read that." I wait to see if she's satisfied with the suggestions.


"We can stay here for as long as you like, and you can explore and read and things." I smile a little. "Also, I'd be happy to bring you back another day and get some more books for you, but keep in mind our adventure is still unfolding and you only have your bag and the compartment under the bike's seat to carry your choices. Plus any other things we pick up along the way, if any." I smile sheepishly. "Sorry there's such little room in the bike. It's a pretty deep compartment though." It was about 9:30 AM and we had a while to go.

I watched him as he leaned back and as he started to talk about writers and books, he doesn't stop to amaze me. I've heard about Ayn Rand and mostly Marie Lu as she was a new writer that amazed teenagers with her trilogy. ''I've never read anything from Ayn Rand, only heard about her and I finished Legend and Prodigy. And how can't you like Harry Potter,'' I started to sound a little bit defensive as I was a huge Harry Potter lover ''the books are just great, even the movies are like mind blowing.'' I finish as I cross my arms.


''Well I could move here forever with a blanket and some pillows but I think that lady would kick me outside immediately. I though if my career plans won't go well I will just get myself a job in a library, buy some cats and move in the library forever.'' I say, that actually was a pretty good plan as I didn't want to get married after all. ''That's ok, I don't want to get the whole library, don't worry. I'll pick just like two books or something, I don't have a lot of time on my hands to stay and read forever.'' I say, smiling a little bit, I actually wished to have the time to remain there forever, maybe with Decklan. ''Because you're my guide, I invite you to show me the secrets of the library that is a castle.'' I say as I get up, taking the books with me, making Decklan only two that I picked. ''And I have to put these back in their place too.'' I mutter, moving the books in my hands.

 

[SecretsInTime]

I smile at her devotion to reading. She lets me carry her two chosen books and goes off to put the other discarded ones back. I follow her through the long shelves as she places them back thoughtfully. I think about some "secrets" I could show her. When she's finished placing the books back I smile excitedly.


"I've got a secret to show you," I grin and lead her through the shelves. We head towards the back right corner. There are some wooden rectangular tables back here, lined up against the wall. The legs supporting them are actually wide boards. (see image) There are two of them side by side and then chairs on the opened sides. The second set of tables is hiding something. I set the books on one of them and push them apart to reveal a door with a tiny little handle. I open it and reveal a little chamber.


"Ta da!" I say happily, crouching by it. "Little Decklan - the real one, not the one from the cafe - used to hide and read here when I was little. Back then, it was easy for me to get in... It was almost roomy," I say, smirking as I crawl in. "Nowadays, if I'm not careful I'll hit my head hard." I finish as I turn around in a little small circle, crunched in the tiny space so that I can't really move much in any direction.<p><a href="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_12/table.jpg.f3a9914014a2068e42fb94baf36ca04b.jpg" class="ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image"><img data-fileid="93354" src="<fileStore.core_Attachment>/monthly_2015_12/table.jpg.f3a9914014a2068e42fb94baf36ca04b.jpg" class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed" alt=""></a></p>

 

[Asteria]

I smile at her devotion to reading. She lets me carry her two chosen books and goes off to put the other discarded ones back. I follow her through the long shelves as she places them back thoughtfully. I think about some "secrets" I could show her. When she's finished placing the books back I smile excitedly.
"I've got a secret to show you," I grin and lead her through the shelves. We head towards the back right corner. There are some wooden rectangular tables back here, lined up against the wall. The legs supporting them are actually wide boards. (see image) There are two of them side by side and then chairs on the opened sides. The second set of tables is hiding something. I set the books on one of them and push them apart to reveal a door with a tiny little handle. I open it and reveal a little chamber.


"Ta da!" I say happily, crouching by it. "Little Decklan - the real one, not the one from the cafe - used to hide and read here when I was little. Back then, it was easy for me to get in... It was almost roomy," I say, smirking as I crawl in. "Nowadays, if I'm not careful I'll hit my head hard." I finish as I turn around in a little small circle, crunched in the tiny space so that I can't really move much in any direction.

I place the books back into their spots carefully, so I won't mess anything up. After I am done I turn to Decklan that seems like he was really excited to show me something. I just nod when he says he has to show me something and I start to follow him, with a curious look, my arms being crossed. I didn't knew what to expect from Decklan seriously, he could show me the biggest discovery in the whole world or he could show me some interesting things. I raise my eyebrows when I notice he starts moving the tables, as I move a little bit to make space for him.


I make a little smile, followed by a laugh as I notice the small room, imagining small Decklan staying there and reading books for children. ''That's cute.'' I say, still smiling and then an idea pops into my mind as I move a little bit closer to the small room, closing the door to it and then standing in front of it. ''I could leave you there, that would be nice.'' I smirked a little bit to myself. ''You have to convince me to let you out.''

 

[SecretsInTime]

"Oh come on, Clary..." I complain as she shuts the door on me. She says I'll have to convince her to let me out. I roll my eyes and sigh audibly.


"What do you need me to do to convince you?" I ask exasperatedly, attempting to move my neck a little. It was hard with barely any room. My shoulders were not liking this cramped position. "And do hurry and give me some options, because this is not a spot a person of my stature should be in for long." I complain.

 

[Asteria]

"Oh come on, Clary..." I complain as she shuts the door on me. She says I'll have to convince her to let me out. I roll my eyes and sigh audibly.
"What do you need me to do to convince you?" I ask exasperatedly, attempting to move my neck a little. It was hard with barely any room. My shoulders were not liking this cramped position. "And do hurry and give me some options, because this is not a spot a person of my stature should be in for long." I complain.

I laughed as I heard him calling my name and telling me to let him out, this was kind of funny, couldn't lie. ''Well, say something cute and romantic with your gentleman accent and might let you out.'' I said, slowly tapping the door, trying not to burst out laughing.

 

[SecretsInTime]

Cute and romantic, eh? I thought to myself, a small smirk growing on my face. If that's what she wants...





I clear my throat with purpose, adjusting my voice. "Oh, dear Clarissa," I started with a faint proper English accent I had perfected. "If only this door had not obscured my view to thy perfect face, gentle as porcelain; maybe thence I would have the ability to bask in thy greatest beauty as before," I finished lightly with a little of a tortured voice and facial expression, though she couldn't see it. That ought to do something.

 

[Asteria]

Cute and romantic, eh? I thought to myself, a small smirk growing on my face. If that's what she wants...



I clear my throat with purpose, adjusting my voice. "Oh, dear Clarissa," I started with a faint proper English accent I had perfected. "If only this door had not obscured my view to thy perfect face, gentle as porcelain; maybe thence I would have the ability to bask in thy greatest beauty as before," I finished lightly with a little of a tortured voice and facial expression, though she couldn't see it. That ought to do something.

I try to be quiet as I get up my phone and put it on recording mode, trying not to laugh a little. That was pretty good, I'll give him that. After he finishes I unlock the small door as I let him get out, smiling a little bit as my face is all red from the laugh and I put my phone in the air. ''I recorded you. Another thing to sell to your fan girls, imagine all these girls as they listen to this, thinking about you telling it to them.'' I say as I make a dramatic gesture with my hand then slowly punching him in the shoulder. ''No hard feelings.''

 

[SecretsInTime]

I crawl out of the hole, rolling my shoulders and stretching my arms to loosen my muscles. She's laughing for some reason. When I find out why, I laugh along with her.


"Joke is on you, Clary," I say, joking around. "I said 'Clarissa' in the recording, and no fans will ever recognize my voice like that... But you can keep it to listen to in the middle of the night when you miss me." I wink to her.


"Are you ready to move on to the next location, or would you like to stay here a bit more?" I ask, smiling and leaning on a table behind me.

 

[Asteria]

I crawl out of the hole, rolling my shoulders and stretching my arms to loosen my muscles. She's laughing for some reason. When I find out why, I laugh along with her.
"Joke is on you, Clary," I say, joking around. "I said 'Clarissa' in the recording, and no fans will ever recognize my voice like that... But you can keep it to listen to in the middle of the night when you miss me." I wink to her.


"Are you ready to move on to the next location, or would you like to stay here a bit more?" I ask, smiling and leaning on a table behind me.

I wanted to face palm myself, he was right. ''Oh please, if I would miss you I would just open the window and throw spiders and snakes into your bedroom and watch you run around as I am eating popcorn.'' I said, laughing and using my sarcastic voice. I put my finger on my cheek as I pretend to think really hard. ''Hm, I could leave you here and run. Just bring the next location on, I'll come another day to pick more books.'' I mutter as I make my way to the front of the library and show the old lady the books I took, smiling and then I place them into my back pack as I follow Decklan outside.

 

[SecretsInTime]

I hop onto the bike once again, and earn her. "This will be a bit longer of a ride. Hold on." I make sure Clary's helmet is on before speeding off again. My awareness of her arms around my waist is heightened. I go a bit longer, out of town.


After a while we pull in to a bigger parking lot than before. As I turn off the ignition on the bike and hop off, I inform her of where we are. "It's a modest one, but this is the nearest zoo." I say with a small smile. "I'm sure you see the big sign."


There's a large arch in front of the entry to the place. We walk up, and I pay the small fee. I hand a map to Clary and smile. "Pick your favorite animal! Where do you wanna go first?"

 

[Asteria]

I hop onto the bike once again, and earn her. "This will be a bit longer of a ride. Hold on." I make sure Clary's helmet is on before speeding off again. My awareness of her arms around my waist is heightened. I go a bit longer, out of town.
After a while we pull in to a bigger parking lot than before. As I turn off the ignition on the bike and hop off, I inform her of where we are. "It's a modest one, but this is the nearest zoo." I say with a small smile. "I'm sure you see the big sign."


There's a large arch in front of the entry to the place. We walk up, and I pay the small fee. I hand a map to Clary and smile. "Pick your favorite animal! Where do you wanna go first?"

When he parks in front of the zoo, I raise my eyebrow. It was such a long time since I've been to one and the last time I want to one with my mother. I just nod when he informs me where we are, and smile a little at the big sign. The zoo looked small but it looked so pretty in the same time, even better than a huge zoo.


I wait for Decklan so pay the fee, as I hold my arm with my hand, slowly looking around, until I notice he is coming up to me and shows me the map and tells me to pick my favorite animal. I take the map slowly, being a little nervous. Maybe because I've been to zoos all my life just with my mother as she was a huge animal lover? Maybe. I look at the map for a little while, there were wild animals and pets, and then I notice the one that says bunnies on it. ''We seriously must see the bunnies!'' I say, without even blinking, it was such a long time since I didn't see bunnies and I just loved when people called me on that nickname. ''Some people call me Bunny for a reason, actually forget that.'' I mutter as I start to make my way into the zoo and wander around, sometimes looking into the map to be sure I am walking in the right way.

When I finally get in front of the bunnies cage, I can't help myself but let out a small ''aweee'' as I look at the small and puffy figures that are in front of me. A man slowly approaches me as he notices I am so into the bunnies and slowly pats my shoulder. ''Want to go inside and look at them better?'' He says as he shows his small smile. My heart just flutters when I hear I can get inside and just get right into the cage as the man opens the door.


''Look at them, Decklan! Look at this little puffy things!'' I say as I stay in the middle of the cage, slowly patting some of them.

 

[SecretsInTime]

I follow Clary as she excitedly follows the path through the park. She really is like a fairy. The thought makes me laugh quietly. She eventually finds her precious bunnies. She coos over them for a little while until she is asked if she would like to go inside. She happily goes inside and pets them.


"Yes, yes, I know, fluffy little balls of wonder and rainbows and cuteness." I say, rolling my eyes and laughing, though it's obvious I'm amused by her infatuation with them. "So there's a Bunny in a cage of bunnies? She's finally home then." I say with a wink. Oh yeah, I was totally keeping that nickname in my memory.

 

[Asteria]

I follow Clary as she excitedly follows the path through the park. She really is like a fairy. The thought makes me laugh quietly. She eventually finds her precious bunnies. She coos over them for a little while until she is asked if she would like to go inside. She happily goes inside and pets them.
"Yes, yes, I know, fluffy little balls of wonder and rainbows and cuteness." I say, rolling my eyes and laughing, though it's obvious I'm amused by her infatuation with them. "So there's a Bunny in a cage of bunnies? She's finally home then." I say with a wink. Oh yeah, I was totally keeping that nickname in my memory.

I roll my eyes at his remark and continue to pet the small bunnies that I just adored. ''Yes, she's finally home. Who is such a pretty bunny, you're such a pretty bunny.'' I mutter as I pick one up and keep moving it in my face, I just couldn't help myself.


''Come on, Decklan, pet them, feel the happiness. And don't you dare pet me.'' I mutter as I throw him a glance.

 

[SecretsInTime]

I laugh at her prediction of me petting her. She was right, I probably would have, but I can't now that she's called me out on it. I smile a little and reach out carefully, petting a little black one on the head. He seemed to like me - but that wasn't a surprise, all animals I've ever met like me. I don't know why, But it's always true.


"Yeah, there's happiness shooting through my fingers for sure," I say sarcastically with a smirk.

 

[Asteria]

I laugh at her prediction of me petting her. She was right, I probably would have, but I can't now that she's called me out on it. I smile a little and reach out carefully, petting a little black one on the head. He seemed to like me - but that wasn't a surprise, all animals I've ever met like me. I don't know why, But it's always true.
"Yeah, there's happiness shooting through my fingers for sure," I say sarcastically with a smirk.

''Haha, funny.'' I say as I look at him, faking a laugh. ''Shh bunnies, he just doesn't understand how beautiful and nice you are.'' I mutter to some of the bunnies, as I pet them for the last time, making my out of the cage as the man smiles at me.


I wave a little bit at him as I continue to walk on the path, taking out the map and throwing it to Decklan. ''Pick your favorite now, it is your turn.'' I say as I smile little bit at him.

 

[SecretsInTime]

I follow her down the path. "Oh, I get to see my favorite?" I say with a laugh. "Well, this probably isn't my favorite animal ever, but I've been here enough times to say that my favorite animal here is the lion." I smile and lead the way down the path.


We get to the small mock-Savannah pen for the lion. They have always had a majestic male lion in this pen here, which they named Henry. I'm not sure I like that name... But anyways. His mane is huge, his fur is a brilliant orange-tan, and his stature commanding. He's a born leader. They also have two females here as well.

 

[Asteria]

"Pretty boring." I said under my breath when Decklan mentioned the lion and couldn't help not to nudge him just a little bit as we were walking to where the lion was.

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Everything was going well in her life, high school didn't suck that much and he made quite a lot of friends here and there, enjoyed working to the pizzeria and made some good drawings in a while. Everything was perfect and things were kind of blooming between her and Decklan too, even if Clary was still kind of reserved but she could feel herself falling fast. Even though, they didn't sort the things out, like if they were a couple or not.


I was in my room, looking through my closet and puffing at my clothes. It was finally Friday night and I would get out with Decklan to the carnival, like whole town would. Allison was like an excited bunny as James invited her to the carnival too, of course as 'friends', just like Decklan and me would go, of course. I finally puffed one more time, before I picked a black bralette and over it a red, maroon tank top that looked perfect and some ripped jeans. For shoes, I went some black vans and my usual leather jacket, as I took just my leather bag pack. My hair was placed in messy pony tail and I didn't went for any make-up, except some foundation. I stopped myself for some seconds, looking at the pictures that were everywhere, Decklan, her and Decklan, her and the members of the band, Allison and her and some other people from school. Another of her biggest passions, taking pictures.

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Making my way downstairs, I noticed that my father was looking at some reports on his desk, until he turned his attention to me, studying me from head to toe. "Going to meet with Decklan?" He asked, still studying her. "Mhm, he has a concert in the weekend but he will still come with me to the carnival, he could relax a little bit, he practiced all week." I said, playing with one of my nails, when I heard a bang on the door. "Oh, it seems he came, I'll just.." I started with my soft, innocent voice until I noticed my father getting up from his chair and going straight to the door, as I followed him a little bit concerned. "Dad.." I started to say, with an annoyed tone until he opened the door and looked at Decklan.


"One, you don't bring her home late. Two, you better keep your eyes on her because she gets lost easily and I don't need her to be kidnapped by a weirdo. And three, you bring her straight home not any stopping to your house, and for your information I know the difference between a hickey and a bruise." He said, looking directly at Decklan.


"Dad!" I said as I got out of the house and pushed him slightly out of the door. "We'll be fine, just go finish your reports." I said as I closed the door in his nose and then returned my attention to Decklan, my face being almost a bright red. "Oh my God, that was awful." I said as I started walking, laughing a little bit at that experience. My father still wasn't used to any of my friends, or Decklan.

@SecretsInTime

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[SecretsInTime]

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The pressure was building as the guys and I waited for the record deal news. It had been a while, and the manager had suggested that perhaps the recruiters wanted to see that we performed similarly at all concerts. Either way, the stress was growing and it was obvious. I was definitely looking forward to letting it all go after a long week of practice, and just forgetting it all for a while - with Clary. She could usually distract me, I could count on her for that much. Now, could I count on her to not disguise her feelings? No, but it's not like I didn't either...


I hadn't put much thought into outfits before, simply matching a tee with jeans and throwing on my leather jacket on over it. Today, though, I focused more on it, wondering whether I should add a little extra something. This was weird for me - I never did that. But there was a hat that my mother bought me randomly one day and I stuck in the back of my closet. What was it called, a beanie? Yeah, I think so. Either way, I pulled it on and some leather bracelets, just to be different. The t-shirt I wore was a newer version of a band t-shirt, and I kept my trusty jacket.

Clothes, not Decklan's face though

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I grabbed my bike and drove it slowly over to the house, taking my time with the kickstand and looking up to Clary's house right next door. I wondered how well this would go, considering it had been ages since I'd been to a concert, and that James was going with her friend too - "as friends." Yeah, right.


I walked up to the door, one hand in my pocket. I knocked and stepped back, observing the porch a little. Suddenly the door opened roughly and I was facing Clary's dad.


I stopped myself from giving an incredulous look to him, and Clary slipped through the door. I followed her to the bike, laughing a little and shaking my head. I looked to her happily. "That's okay, I can take it."


I adjust my hat a little, not really used to it. I can tell it might be a little of a nervous tick as I wear it. "Your helmet's on the seat," I point, and when she takes it I get on and wait for her to follow suit.

@Clarissa Black
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