Thread: RP: Revolve [ Horror_Show & last_true_romantic ]

No matter how loud Chase blared the music in his car, he couldn't drown out the thoughts running through his head. He kept replaying he and Kate's relationship with his head. Chase knew all too well now that hindsight was 20-20. Had Kate not been so damn pretty and charming, he would have seen just how poisons she was for him. Over their 3 years together, she had managed to alienate him from most of his friends and his family, tied up all his spending cash in things he didn't want or need, and pampering her every moment she was home. Kate had taken full advantage of the sweet, kind, and caring man that Chase was, and she was so good at tricking people, no one figured out what she was doing until it was almost too late. What killed Chase the most though was that he still had feelings for Kate and worried that he may still love her. But how could he, after all the things she had done to him? After all the things she had said to him? Chase muttered curse words under his breath as he used one hand to hit the steering wheel in frustration. He was nearly home and needed to get himself together. He was still blanking on exactly what to say to his mom, she would want an explanation, probably as soon as he stepped in the door, and Chase was at a loss for what to tell her. He promised Kate he wouldn't say anything, but did he really owe her that? His heart and mind were tearing each other apart as he debated with himself. When the door opened and Chase saw his mother, he forced a smiled and let his bags drop to the floor as she came in for a hug. He wrapped his arms around his mother and let out an exasperated sigh, his body stiffening as he felt her worry and her nerves in her touch. I'm fine mom, really, Chase assured her, patting her back, but his tone was half-hearted. His body seemed to relax a little once his mom les go of him and left to go prepare the guest room. Thanks, I'll be up shortly. It was a long drive and I'm exhausted. He was visibly grateful for the lack of questions that came from his mother and gave her a more genuine smile before she turned to go prep the room. Chase made his way to the kitchen and saw his sister, well, step-sister, standing by the table with his dinner and some drinks. He gave Charlotte a half smile and was about to sit down when she surprised him with a hug. His body stiffened at first at her touch, he was surprised to receive such affection from Charlotte after he had been away for so long and neglected to keep in touch with her. His body then relaxed as his arms wrapped around her in return when her head rested on his chest. He felt a sudden wave of warmness and contentment wash over him as he leaned down and kissed her head. Somehow, Charlotte touch made all of his feelings of rejection, sadness, and anger dissipate. Without thinking, he pulled her up into his arms, causing Charlotte's feet to leave the ground as she nestled her head on his shoulder. He leaned his head closer to hers and he gave her a long and tight squeeze, he whispered I am so, so sorry Charlotte... into her ear and kissed her cheek. His lips on her cool cheek made Chase feel a shock of electricity run up his spine, something he hadn't felt before, and her cool body against his own warm one was all Chase thought about in that moment. The rest of the world melted away. That was until his phone buzzed in his pocket again, bringing him back to the sad reality that was his life right now. He knew exactly who was texting him, and Chase was in no mood to even dignify Kate with a glance at the text. Later, when he wasn't with his sister. Chase set Charlotte down and gave her a smile, a hint of sadness still behind his eyes, before sitting down at the table. He glanced at the clock on the stove and realized that he had hugged her for much longer than he thought, and his cheeks turned a soft pink. Sorry about that Charlotte, I just really missed my little sister. He explained nervously and rubbed the back of his neck before looking down at the food she had saved for him. Thanks for saving me some. That drive was a lot longer than I remember and I am starving. Chase wanted to change the subject quickly, not wanting either of them to dwell on the awkwardly long and intimate hug they had just shared. How have you been doing lately sis? Anything exciting happens since I last saw you? Chase asked as he began to cut up his chicken into bite-sized pieces and then feed himself. Chase allowed himself to glance up at Charlotte a few times as he ate, and couldn't help but notice how sweet she looked. Her deep brown eyes perfectly framed by the fringe of her silky chestnut hair. Her smile only accentuated the great bone structure of her face, her full cheeks with high cheekbones, rounded chin, and button nose. She looked young for her age, but in a good way, a way that he had always found attractive. After taking a few bites and a sip of his coke, he nodded to the chair across from him, gesturing Charlotte to take a seat and stay with him a while. Though he hadn't been in the mood to be around anyone before he came in the house, something about seeing his sister changed his mind. Though he still wasn't ready to talk about all the drama in his own life, he wanted to catch up with his sister. Her presence making him feel better about all the shit he was going through. videoyoutube