Yuree
" I never thought I'd feel this way . " I said looking away from him . He rushed over and took my hand .
" Don't think it's a mistake . I love you , please believe me ." He said holding my hand and I felt like I giving in .
Surely he was telling the truth ? Surely he did love me ?
" But how do I know ? How can I believe you ? " I said bitterly , " You are with someone else . We can't be together , now or ever ."
" Don't say that . " He said pulling into his arms , he looked down at my face tenderly , " You're the one love , not her or anyone else. Just you . Believe me . "
" How can I ? " I asked in a whisper and he smiled softly .
" I'll prove it to you . " He said and moved his head down . That's when my nerve broke and I turned my head away .
He still ended up kissing my cheek though .
" Cut ! " Mrs Wen yelled and I groaned .
The devil holding me gave a soft chuckle as he heard me . I immediately removed myself from his arms .
" Yuree , what are you doing ? " Mrs Wen yelled from her seat .
We were in the auditorium , everyone from drama club . I was on stage , practicing my lines for the play with -
" I think he's shy Mrs Wen. No rushing shy people ." The devil said with a cold smirk .
I gritted my teeth with rage and annoyance . This guy was a jerk , a sleazy egotistical jerk !
" Zac , be quiet . I'm talking to my star . " Mrs Wen told him and Zack smirked unaffected by her hostility .
" Yuree , this is one of the most important opening scenes and yet you've gone through it THREE TIMES ! " She said getting up and I knew she was mad , " You get so close and yet you can't even let him touch you completely . First it was your hand , then when he embraced you and now it's the kiss ! Will we have to retake every single scene ? "
" No , Mam . " I said softly , " It's just ... it's hard imagining him kissing me and him ACTUALLY doing it is even harder ."
" Oh , other people would beg to kiss me and yet he refuses ... strange ." Zac said and I wanted to tell him who in their right minds would want him ?
Zac was the other actor hired by Mrs Wen from Trix highschool . He was tall , dressed darkly and had a handsome face . Atleast I could tell it was handsome from the way some of the other students kept looking at him .
" I just can't kiss him without feeling something .I'm trying to but I don't know if I can ." I said but Mrs Wen shook her head with a frown .
" You still haven't found a lover have you ? After all the effort I put into making that blog . " She said and my anger rose but I managed to keep it in .
" He could become my boyfriend if it can help ? " Zac suggested ruffling his grey hair . I tisked my tongue , this guy was unbelievable .
" No , I won't . " I said softly but firmly .
" Well how about infatuation ? Haven't any of the men who have come to you even made you feel anything ? " Mrs Wen asked and for a moment I wanted to say yes .
They made me feel irritation , annoyance , exasperation , weariness , bitterness and a dull ache in reminding me I'm single .
" No , Mam . " I answered and she scowled angry . She clearly thought what she had done with the blog was helpful but it made things worse . I was now more uncomfortable with guys than ever and hated having them around me just to banter and pest me . The only one guy who I liked being around was ... Bee .
I smiled as I remembered our meeting in the restroom yesterday . He'd looked so nice in his janitor uniform . I had kept an eye out for him all day but he'd been working . Even today he was ,I thought sadly , I would have liked to talk to him since I was avoiding Terry .
Terry was still with Steve . Apparently they were a couple ... how ironic . I'd expected Terry to put Steve on life support but instead he's his love support .
What did that say about me ? I didn't have anyone now but Bee . He was still at school right then , cleaning somewhere .He'd come running if I called his name , I knew that but I wouldn't . I liked this strange situation , no matter how loudly I'd argued with Gus at home about it .
I liked having Bee here . I felt happy with him close by ...
" I wish he was here . " I said softly and then I heard a clap right next to my ear . I winced at the sound , it hurt my ears .
" Good to have you back with us." Mrs Wen said cynically , " Now , I want you to look into Zac's eyes and think about him."
" Think about who ? " I asked and she raised a brow .
" You were smiling a second ago . Trapped in Lala land and whoever was on you're mind is definitely the one to bring out the emotions we need ." she said .
" Oh ... okay . Mam . " I said realising i was thinking about Bee and smiling like an idiot . I turned to Zac with conviction.
He was smiling down at a boy with brown hair and who clearly could not resist his ' charm ' .
" Zac stop swooning my prop manager . " Mrs Wen said heavily and the boy gave a helpless grin .
" I'm only smiling . " He said innocently and I rolled my eyes .
" Well , we're back to it . " Mrs Wen said signalling for us to move closer to each other .
" Here's what were going to do . " She said pushing me to Zac who reached out and grabbed my waist . I gasped outraged ; How dare he ?
" Yuree , stop struggling and get back into character . " Mrs Wen said in a no nonsense voice and I complied . I turned around and put my arm around Zac's neck , becoming Lucas , his secret lover again .
" Now , I want you to look into his eyes . LOOK DEEP INTO THEM . Whilst doing that , I want your mind to go back to whoever you were thinking about a few seconds ago and slowly imagine kissing them . Then ... you kiss Zac." she said and I swallowed making Zac smirk .
" Are you ready ? " Mrs Wen asked but before I could answer she clapped her hands .
" Action ! "
I looked into Zac's blue eyes . They made me think of shards of glass shattered by a hammer . They cut into me and did not make me think of Bee's warm amethyst eyes . Bee's eyes were like lavender flowers on a warm day but Zac's were like a white shards , ready to slice my soul from my body . I shivered involuntarily . Where did that come from ?
" Yuree , focus ." Mrs Wen said softly but angrily and I tried harder .
I thought of the first time I kissed Bee . Just a few days ago in my meadow . I remembered the low warm sun casting color to the flowers . I remembered the fragrance in the wind and how I'd felt so happy to be back there . But most of all how happy I was to share it with Bee . I remembered putting my arms around him and the anxious fear that came to my stomach as I leaned into him .
But then I remembered his lips , lips so tender to my lips that I lost my fear and anxiety . I remembered him putting his arms around me , holding me to him as we drew deep into our kiss . I remembered the warmth and rush in my heart and over my body . The spark of passion and unspeakable thoughts that had rushed into my head .
Then I had drawn back , before I could do anymore . I opened my eyes and looked into Zac's blue eyes in disbelief .
We were kissing !
I knew I couldn't draw away now ; he was holding me too tightly to suggest letting me go and Mrs Wen didn't seem to want me to stop . So I just rode it ; the contact , our lips touching and mouths exploring each other . It was chilling because Zac was actually well versed in kissing and I was so inept . He taught me , moving his tongue around and drawing back so I could do the same to him .
If Terry was here he'd scream , I thought and if Bee was here , he'd -
" Release him ! "
I drew back in shock and turned to the entrance of the auditorium . Bee stood rigid , his face looking at us and due to the darkness in the back I couldn't see his face but I knew he was mad .
" Who in the - what the ?! " Mrs Wen was silenced as Bee ran up the aisle and in one jump was on stage with us .
I was right , I thought panicked , he is mad . Bee's eyes were darkening and I quickly removed myself from Zac's arms . No sooner had I moved away , did Bee grab the Zac by the collar .
" Bee , let him go ! " I said moving to his side . Bee's eyes were getting black again and I feared what would happen if they turned to what they had in Bobby's shop .
I reached up and pulled Bee's head to the side , forcing him to look at me .
" Bee , please let him go . I know you're mad but I can explain . Please Bee . " I said desperately and then I gave him a soft kiss on his lips .
When I drew back , I was relieved to see the darkness fade and extremely relieved when Bee let go of Zac .
" Thank Gosh. " I said putting my arms around him . I never wanted him to turn into that dark and cold thing like before . I couldn't cope if he became that again .
" Wow , that's love . Anyone else agree ? " Zac asked the stunned audience with a smile . He didn't seem angry at all and I was relieved about that too . I didn't want them to fight or rather , for Zac to fight Bee and get himself killed .
It was strange to admit that ; My boyfriend can kill people . I drew up short ... boyfriend ? when had Bee become that in my thoughts ?
Why are you still holding him if he's not ? a small voice whispered and I let him go .
" Yuree , explain now ." Mrs Wen said angrily and I realized the situation . They had just seen Bee race over but not that his eyes had started turning color . Except Zac , I glanced at him , he didn't seem different . His cocky smile was still there .
" Explanation , I said ! " Mrs Wen demanded and I winced at her volume .
" This is Bee , he's my ... um ... he is , " I struggled to think of a label for my relationship with him . I just kissed him infront of them all , so friendship was definitely out but what did that leave ?
Partner ? No . Lover ? not now or maybe never . Boyfriend ? What else can I say ?
" He is my ... boy... boyfriend ." I said softly , Gosh Terry would go insane if he was here or he'd smirk and laugh .
" Wait ... you are ... in a relationship ? " Mrs Wen asked me , " I thought you said none of the prospect I got for you worked out ? "
" Bee isn't part of the blog ." I said happily , " I met him outside of school and he just ... won my heart . "
" Sweet like strawberry jam . What a nice story , let's hear from him though ." Mrs Wen said looking at Bee , " Who are you and what were you doing ruining my scene ? "
I held my breath praying Bee wouldn't call me Nymph . We'd talked about this yesterday and this morning . I was Yuree when we were at school .
" I did not like watching Yuree with this ...this thing ! " Bee said angrily and I was as startled as everyone else . When had Bee become so vehement ?
" Thing ? That's harsh . If I could shed tears I would right now ." Zac said with a fake sad face .
" Oh , jealousy ? " Mrs Wen said , " You're his boyfriend then ? His lover ? "
" Only boyfriend ." I put in but Mrs Wen didn't even look at me .
" I am whatever Yuree wants me to be . As long as I am with him , I will be what he asks . " Bee said and one of the girls down stage said an aww ! as if it was cute to watch .
" Well , a romantic and a jealous type . Not a good choice for an actor . " Mrs Wen responded , " You might want to explain the way of the theatre to your lover her Yuree ."
" My boyfriend . " I emphasized again , " And yes Mam . I will . "
" Is he going to stay and cause another scene or ... " Zac asked but I shook my head .
" I have to go home . " I said , " Bee came to pick me up . Right Bee ? "
" Yes , Mrs Rosi asked me to get you . " He said looking at me , " Do you wish to go now ? "
" Well , this scene is a success from what I saw before your knight in dark armour came . " Mrs Wen said indifferently , " Next time , let's try and not have an interruption . Understood ? "
" Yes , Mam ." I answered meekly knowing she was talking about me .
" Oh well ,the kiss was nice . I finally know what it's like to taste a rose . " Zac said turning away from us and I felt my anger return .
Maybe I should have let Bee have his way , I thought , it would fix one problem in the play .