Nathan
Kathryn being here tonight was more complicated than I realized and Sarah is way to into our "fake relationship" she's been there every time I turn around. Now she's found herself a spot to sit on my lap and she is more than all over me. I half expect her to try to grab my cock in front of everyone. I hear a exasperated sigh come from behind me. I turn to see Kat rush by us with Grace. Fuck I'm screwed for the rest of the night. I thought we would have a chance to actually talk tonight being that Alex brought Jo. I jump up and head out after her leaving Sarah, Leah and Jo with their mouths wide open. I forget about Alex being there at all. Kathryn is the only thing on my mind. Mean while Sarah has been busy at work
Sarah
Pacing back and forth outside the front of Millhouse waiting for Kat to arrive. Tonight I've got a surprise planned for her that she won't even see coming. She thinks that she has Nathan wrapped around her perfect little finger but I have the tools to send it all crashing down. That's exactly what I intend to do.
I see the way Nathan looks at her so full of admiration it drive me crazy. He will find ways to bring her up in casual conversations. He won't return my calls at all anymore. What is going on? He's not the type of man who settles with one woman. I want to know why he is so adamant for someone who will only ever love Alex. He doesn't see that she's fated to him and has been since she was fifteen. Their story makes me sick. I am however the one who spilt them up explaining to her how she would be settling and throwing her life away if she didn't live it. Shaking those memories free from my mind. I have my sights on something more devious, I'm tired of living in sweet Kats shadow.
I see Nathan pull up I wait till he gets out he's making his way towards the house. Jax is watching me like a hawk. If he was smart he would keep his eyes to himself. On one hand he only wants me in complete private but finds every chance to compliment Kat to rub it in my face then on the other Nathan acts like he doesn't want me at all but let dear sweet Kathryn show up and she all but has him on his knees well tonight I'm going to bring them to theirs.
He looks at me and says "Hey Sarah! Where's Tallon?" That sounds like my que to set to this plan into actions? I give him a mischievous smile and say "Let's see if we can find him." Grabbing his hand pulling him through the game room into Jaxs living room. Alex is sitting on the couch next to Jo and Leah. SHOWTIME! Nathan sits I place myself in his lap he goes stiff but doesn't try to stop me. He wouldn't with so many watching. His body tensed and I turn and see Kathryn with her bitch friend Grace coming into the house so wrapping my arms around Nathan's neck pulling him closer to me. The look on his face is complete shock. He leans in and says "Sarah... What the hell are you doing?" Leaning my head on his and say "I'm just having a good time. Isn't this what you wanted?" I hear Kathryn talking coming into the room her voice carrying over everyone else as usual. I keep him right where I want him. The room goes silent and I can hear Kat storms out past me. I'm still not satisfied. Nathan stands up placing me on the ground shaking his head as he heads out after her. Alex looks confused and shocked all at the same time. I turn to him and say "Do be surprised Knight you should have seen it coming." He looks at me like I have five heads and says "What the hell are you talking about? Am I missing something here?" Shaking my head walking away I say "As always you are blind." He looks from me to Jo and she shrugs it off she's to intoxicated to realize what is really happening here.
Nathan
When I get to the sliding doors I see she's surrounded by Jaxson, Phillip and Quarterback or well not anymore I believe his name is Nick. His eyes light up watching her making me jealous. His eyes are on my girl. But not only his Jaxson and Phillips too. She's wearing my favorite high rise jeans with a fitted black top. Their whole conversation not registering until she's walking off with Nick on one arm and Phillip on the other. Jaxson is watching me, watch her with a chuckle he says "Damn Hail what did you do to her this time? Go get the damn girl and tell Sarah to put the breaks on it." shaking my head I follow them back inside. I see the back of Kathryns head as Grace pulls her into the bed room. Looks like this is my only shot.
I walk into the room and her eyes immediately find mine. Grace makes a swift exit she knows not to get in the way already smart woman. "Kathryn let me explain." as she tries to push past me already defensive "No need! I'm done with this game. You want Sarah, you can have her." I reaches out grabbing her wrist pulling her in. "Baby, we are just putting on a show. She knows you are important to me." Rolling her eyes, still sassing me. "Whatever makes you feel better about yourself. You are Nathan Hail afterall infamous ladies man." Trying to pull herself away from me she knows better, I only pull her closer "If we don't make it look real they won't buy it. Everyone but Alex knows the truth. All the guys at least. Looks like he's become close with Jo. Just have to bide our time." Still trying to pull her arm free "Do not give me that shit I don't care what Alex knows." I release her slowly I don't want to hurt her but she stays still "You want me to tell him now Kathryn? Make you look like a fool in front of everyone? It's become more complicated since I stupidly involved Sarah. I'm sorry, I swear to you I am." Her eyes seem thousands of miles away. She just nods her head and turns around and walks off leaving me behind.
I walk out behind her she's only with Tallon for a minute before she heads back out the door. I walk over to Tal "You don't have to defend me. I keep screwing all this up!" shaking his head "Hail you are a smart guy you should know by now not to involve Sarah in your relationship with Kathryn. She's doing it on purpose. She doesn't think y'all would be good for each other." That pisses me off beyond recovery. I'm now on a mission to find Sarah. I head back into the living room and there she sit with a bitch grin on her face. My voice booming louder than I anticipated "Sarah we need to talk. Outside. NOW." she gets up leaving everyone else behind as we make our way outside and around the back side of the house. I turn on her before she can get a word in "Listen let me be really clear. I want to be with Kat and you constantly undermining me isn't helping. You know you are supposed to be helping your best friend, not hurting her." she has a sarcastic grin on her face "What about what you are doing to your best friend? When he finds out the truth, he will be livid. But more at you and not his precious Kathryn. Its not right that she gets both of y'all." What is wrong with this girl she's changed recently she isn't the same Sarah we grew up with she's out to get Kathryn and I see that now. "What Alex knows isn't any of your business. You keep your nose where it belongs. You do know this is fake right? She's your best friend why would you want to hurt her?" waiting for a response she shows some guilt but quickly pushes it away. "Nathan it was us before it was yall. Just like with Alex and Kat. You know we make more sense than you and her." I don't see why she is constantly holding it over me. My irradiation very obvious at this point. "Yeah I had a moment of weakness. I had a crush on you when we were kids. But hear me now Sarah WE WERE KIDS! I love her Sarah more than anyone." She lets out a huge gasp "Nathan... you can't be serious." I look away from her and see Kathryn talking to Jaxson. I've got to try to fit this. "Look I have to go but this is done I'm not pretending anymore. I'm serious nothing I said was false." she tried to stop me from walking away but it's to late she was to struck with the truth. As I'm crossing the yard Alex cuts me off before I can make it to her. "What happened with you and Sarah? I heard you two bickering couldn't make-out what y'all were fighting about." "We aren't together. We are done man." saying it loud enough to bring Kathryns attention to us. " How's things with Jo? She seems to be eating up this new attention." he smiles "Yeah she's cool! A little young but still she's a good time. Whats up with Kathryn she has been weird tonight that's how I knew something was wrong." I give a typical smug reply "I don't know, I haven't talked to her much tonight." She's no longer looking at me but I know listening to every word. She's stiff and there is no hint of emotion on her beautiful face. No rosiness to her cheeks or dimples from her smile. She's hurt I know she is I have to fix what I've done. Alex still continuing the conversation "She just seems hurt tonight like someone pulled her completely out of her body." I shoot back "Maybe she just doesn't want to be here. I know I don't." Alex's brow furrows at my words "What else would we do if we weren't here Hail? These are the best years of our lives and we have to find us suitable ladies eventually." A sharp pain shoot through my chest at his words hitting me right where I couldn't bare anymore, my heart. This is the perfect moment to let him know the truth. I don't know that there is someone for me. I give him a nod and take off towards my truck. I slam the door pulling my ball cap down over my face unbuttoning my flannel shirt just needing a few minutes to get myself together. After several minutes of the muffled radio playing, the sound of my passenger door opening catches my attention. Her voice is soft and sweet making my chest tighten knowing I just hurt her. "Are you okay? Did something happen?" She climbs in shutting the door turning the lights back off in the cab. Letting out a sigh because I need her now and for the rest of my life. "I'm fine. Just more typical bullshit. Why does it seem like these parties are pointless. We can't talk and I have to stay away from you. That's the last two things I want to do. I want all of them to know you are with me especially Alex and Phillip. Phillip watches you like a hawk watches it's prey. It pisses me off." I reach out and pull her in close to me. The radio is on "Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood" coming through the speakers. She climbs into my lap brings her forehead to rest on mine, her voice just over a whisper"You don't have to worry about either of them." Her warm hands wrapping around my neck she knows that I can't resist when she touches me like this. "Let's leave okay? I'm exhausted" I give her a quick kiss. She moves off of me and out the passenger side door. Before closing it she says "I'll meet you at my house in thirty minutes." Blowing me a kiss as she shuts the door. I lean my head back against the seat what is she doing to me. I use to be so unaffected by any woman but Kat holds a power over me that I can never get use to. Looking in the direction she went I see Phillip moving it causing me to sit straight up in my seat as he wraps his arms around her. Leaning down to her whispering something into her ear as she tried to push away from him. I'm out the truck before I realize it all I can see is red. He's pushing me to far tonight. Once I get to them he sees me backing off from her but still holding onto her waist "Is there a problem here Hail?" Giving me a smug smile he knows and he's screwing with me. I can feel Kathryn looking at me I meet her eyes and react before I even know I've done so. My fist meets Phillips face he releases her on the way down. I grab Kats arm to keep her from going down with him. Phillips hands go straight to his nose which is bleeding down his face. "What the hell man? I was just screwing with her." He lets out a whimper like a wounded animal once I look up to see everyone who is outside starring at me but not anyone who would realize what just happened. I say quietly to her "Go get in your car. I'll get Grace." She nods and turns on her heels as I let go of her. I bend down beside Phillip he makes eye contact with me "Damn Hail! You better hope my nose isn't broken." I shoot back "Maybe you should keep your hands to yourself. Next time I'm going to break more than your damn nose jackass." I stand up stepping over him and head inside to find Grace.
I find Grace talking to Sam he's younger and normally really quite. She brings her attention to me immediately I don't give her time to utter a word "Kats waiting on you in the car." She knows that somethings not right she gives Sam a sweet smile and walks off. I head after her. We get outside passing Phillips who is bent over still holding his bleeding nose and she slows her pace "What happened? Is she okay?" I stop her before she starts a rant "She's fine. Tell her I'll be there in thirty minutes. I'm sure she will fill you in." Grace darts off in the direction of Kathryn's car and I'm getting the hell out of here before I have to answer any damn questions about what happened.
I see Sarah standing by the door eyeing me as I get into my truck I know she's going to be on a war path who knows what she just saw. I hope her love for her best friend will out weigh her anger towards me. Starting my truck I have to go home first and grab some clothes no way am I leaving her tonight.