Chapter 12:"I had to think this through before I channeled my inner Taylor Swift."

Fair Night Part I

I gulped down the eighth glass of water in a rush and placed it down roughly on the table. Still confused as to how the night turned out, I closed my eyes for a brief moment.

Leaning back in my chair, I thought-How did I turn into one of those girls who dated boys only because of their good looks and not their personality? I had to think this through before I channeled my inner Taylor Swift.

Opening my eyes, I found Alastair staring at me nervously, “One more glass, please." I placed my hands on the table.

"Maybe, you should give them a break. So, much amount of water in a single sitting isn't great for you. You should try breathing slowly instead of drowning yourself in water." he leaned forward in his chair and placed his hands on the table.

"You don't tell me what to do, Alastair Barton!! When I said, I need another glass, it means I want it now." I banged my hands on the table-standing up, clearly making a scene. I'm sure if looks could kill anyone, Alastair would be melting slowly flesh by flesh under my intense gaze.

Okay, so maybe I was exaggerating a little. But, I had been hurt tonight and I was angry. I did not do anything to be treated this way.

"Okay, okay. Calm down. I'll get you your glass of water, but please calm down for fuck's sake." Alastair placed his hands on my shoulders and made me sit down on the chair. I sat down without any hesitance as I was too confused in my thoughts.

"Okay, listen. I'm gonna go over that stall and get a water bottle for you, okay? You promise me that you won't go anywhere?" he stood next to me and bent so he could be eye-level to me. He stared right at me making sure I understood every word he spoke.

What was I? A five-year-old who had been warned to sit and not move till their mommy got candies for them?

I just nodded silently at him, not voicing my thoughts on to how he was treating me a like a small child. Alastair left me as he was sure I wasn't going to be running anywhere soon. I looked over the where he had walked off, to find his back facing me. I sighed as I was grateful that he had found me at the right time and fled me out of the scene. I don't want to imagine what would have happened if Alastair hadn't found me.

Speaking of which-"How did you know that I was in trouble?" I asked him as he flopped down in the chair, placing the bottle on the table. I quickly took the bottle and gulped down a good amount of water before placing it back. I frowned at Alastair when he didn't reply and just flushed.

"Well?" I urged him when he didn't reply.

Looking all flustered he replied, “A friend of Jay told him about Ace being with you and Jay called me when that friend of his called him telling about Ace losing his temper."

"So, you just happened to be on the way over here when Jayden called you?" I perked up at this thought.

"Well, not exactly but-"he was still flustered at this. It was amazing seeing Alastair blush at such small things.

"How did you get here so fast then?" I stared at him, eager for the answer.

"I had left my room as I heard that you both on a date here. I knew that Ace was not a good person to be around and you clearly experienced that as you didn't listen to my warnings." he glared at me.

"Sorry, I should have listened to your warnings. Even Shantell tried telling me. How could I be so dumb?" I facepalmed myself.

But, I was thinking as to why Alastair was acting all nice towards me. I was just about to ask him that when he opened his mouth-"It happens my child when you don't listen to Alastair-THE ALMIGHTY." and the asshole was back. Great.

"But for real though, are you okay?" Alastair asked me concern clear in his eyes.

"I don't know. I just don't feel good." I sighed.

"Hey, I know what happened wasn't right and I shouldn't be saying this. But, look around yourself and see the beauty of the night. See the happiness radiating through the place."

Finally, for the first time in the night I looked around the fair and true to his words-the place was beaming with love and happiness. People were enjoying the night with their families and friends. Children were laughing and playing games while their parents gave adored looks. Couples were being all lovey-dovey and making their respective other happy. My heart constricted at that sight-I had expected my night to turn out the same way. But, nothing ever happened according to my wishes.

What was I even doing here? This was a place where you belonged to someone or with someone. I never could have something like that. I wasn't cutout for a place like this. An awkward, clumsy and out of her head girl didn't belong here.

I was broken out of my thoughts as Alastair sat next to me and wiped my cheeks with his fingers. I had no idea when I had started crying,"Hey, why are you crying?" he asked me in a low and soft voice.

At this, I started crying more hysterically and sobbed. Alastair passed me his handkerchief to wipe away the tears and snot."Shhhh.......Don't cry please. It's not a pretty sight." he winced as I blew my nose in the handkerchief.

"Sorry.....about.....your.....handkerchief." I spoke in between hiccups. He just shook his head at me and said, “Don’t worry about it. Here, have some water." he passed me the half-filled bottle.

I drank some amount slowly. I was aware of the stare that Alastair was giving me. I placed the cap back on the bottle and leaned back sighing.

"So, are you okay after having your damn near Kim Kardashian Crying Moment?" Alastair smirked at me.

"Ohh, buzz off. Don't tease me." I said embarrassed that I broke down in front of him.

"After all that has happened tonight, do you still wanna have the best of this fair night with me? “he looked at me expectedly. But, before I could say something he spoke again rushed, “It’s okay if you say no. I mean a lot has happened tonight so, I won't mind if you wanna go home-"

"Yes"

"What? Yes, as to you wanna spend the rest of the night or yes as to you wanna go home? “he rambled on.

"Yes, to wanna spend the rest of the night with you. You better make up to your words or else I'm leaving. “I put my hands up in defense.

"Ohh, babydoll. This is a night you won't ever forget." he winked at me.

We both stood up ready to have the time of our lives. “Alastair, you don't need this handkerchief. Right? “I grinned at him.

"Ohh, hell NO. Just throw it away.” his expressions resembled pure disgust.

I just laughed it off and threw both the bottle and the handkerchief in the dustbin. As I walked back to Alastair, his expressions were too serious as he asked me, “Do you TRUST me?"

"I don't know. But, after what you did for me I think I might just a tiny weeny bit. “I replied sincerely.

"Alright, that works for me. Ready to live the best night ever?" He grinned at me.

"Yes, but......"I stared at the ground.

""But what?” he looked at me curiously.

"I have to pee first.” I replied shyly and he just laughed at my answer-that bastard.

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