[Conto] You Belong With Me 
Autor: Gabs | Publicado: 2012-11-29T13:00:00-08:00






Hoje a estória é baseada na música "You belong with me" da Taylor Swift.&nbsp;

É um pouco daquele caso da "pessoa certa estando em baixo de seu nariz".&nbsp;

Apreciem.&nbsp;Beijo, beijo.&nbsp;

O link vai abaixo.&nbsp;


Link para ouvir a música:&nbsp;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuNIsY6JdUw



You Belong With Me


Kimberly’s head lifted from her book when she heard the sound of tires
against the concrete. She hurried up to the window and saw him getting out of
the car. He didn’t lift his head or his eyes but went straight to the back of
her house. 



She already
knew from his expression and attitude that he had had a fight with his
girlfriend. Again. She shook her head to herself and sighed, then looked down
at herself to make sure she was decent. She didn’t even try to arrange her curly and
furious red hair but left the room next. 



The house
was still quiet. The sunset was still one hour away and her parents only
arrived by that time. When she got to the first floor, the only sound remaining
was the gentle sway of the swing on the backyard. 



That was
their routine. Kimberly found him sitting by the old swing at the same side as
always, leaving the spot beside for her. 



Andrew only
turned his head when she sat close to him and tried a smile. “Hey, beauty.” 



She leaned
and kissed his cheek, taking in the smell of him she loved. “You left the
bookstore early.” 



He
shrugged. “Janice noticed ‘I wasn’t really myself today’, her words. I was
going home, but… You seem to be the only person I can talk to. So here I am.
One more time.” He added with a bitter smile. “How do you stand me?” 



“I wanted
to get rid of you, but you keep coming back.” 



He grinned
truly. “You’re too softhearted for that, Kim.” 



“Maybe I
am.” She sighed heavily like it was a burden and he chuckled. “What happened?” 



“Ashley
happened. But I don’t want to talk about it now.” 



Kim arched
a brow. “No?” 



“Not this
time, no. I came here to know if you wanna get crazy with me.” He smiled
lazily. 



“I don’t
‘go crazy’. Ever. You know that.” 



“It happens
to be one of your of your flaws. But as I knew you’d say that, I already have
another proposition. Let’s go up the mountain to watch the sunset. I have a
bottle of wine in the car and… Strawberries covered in chocolate.” 



“That’s
low, Drew.” 



“I know.”
He winked at her and stood. “Come with me. Consider it my therapy. I won’t fill
your ears with complains today.” 



“I don’t
mind hearing you, you know that. You’re my best friend.” 



Unfortunately
for her. 



“And you
are mine.” He grasped her shoulders and pulled her to her feet. “You’re the
best that is, Kim. Come with me.” 



Damn if
those baby blue eyes locked on hers didn’t raise her blood pressure. He knew
that she was afraid of heights but that wasn’t the reason she hesitated. They
had a routine and Kim was comfortable with that. Doing something else,
someplace else, with a bottle of wine involved… God, how was she supposed to
suppress her feelings? 



Suddenly he
groaned and took her hair on his hands. “Why are you always clipping your hair
with these… What is this thing? You’re taming it.” 



“A band.
And that’s exactly the point. Leave
it… Don’t do that, Drew…” 



“I like
your hair. Free. Like this.” He ignored her protests and spread her flame of
red hair across her shoulders. “Perfect.” 



“Look…” 



“And your
eyes. You keep hiding them with these.” He took off her glasses and looked the
marvelous green. “You don’t need the glasses all the time.” 



“What’s
with you today?” She put the glasses back on. She hated people seeing her
without her glasses on. Especially Drew. They were like a protective cape.
“You’ve already drunk from that wine, haven’t you? And gimme my band back.” &nbsp;



“Nope.
You’re not imprisoning your hair again.” He raised his arm above his head and
laughed when she jumped trying to reach it. 



Kim stopped
abruptly noticing how that was ridiculous and lifted her chin. “I’ll just get
another.” 



“No, you
won’t. Let’s go. We’re wasting time.” 



“I need to
leave a note for my parents.” She said and started running toward the back
door, but he put his arms around her waist. 



“You
smart-ass. I’m coming with you.” 



When he
started walking with his arms still around her, Kim laughed even though her
heart was jumping from their closeness. “We both look stupid like this.” 



“I don’t
mind. You smell good.” He answered easily, making Kim gasp. “And you won’t get
another band, beauty. I’m not letting you go. So just hurry up.” 



That was so not going to work well; Kimberly
thought when they continued walking through the house clutched together. Her
hand trembled when she took the pen but she forced herself to take a deep
breath. 



Out with Drew.

Love you both.

♥



She just
had time to clip the note on the fridge before Drew lifted her from the ground
and threw her across his shoulder. 



Kim didn’t
scream ‘cause she knew it was equally ridiculous. “Andrew Minefield. You’re
completely out of your mind.” 



He laughed
as he walked to his car. “Kimberly Laurence. You’ve seen nothing yet.” 





*** 



High up the
mountain, they were sitting on a blanket above the grass. The car was parked
behind them and the sun was beginning to set, changing the sky’s color. 



Drew took the
last strawberry from the box. “Ok. Let’s split the last one.” 



Kim wasn’t
sure that was a good idea. 



She shook
her head and drank from her glass. “No, that’s fine.” 



“Come on,
Kim. Don’t be such a prude.” 



“I’m not!” 



“Then come
here.” 



She sighed
and drank the rest of the wine. He held the strawberry in front of her face.
Kim leaned and closed her mouth around the fruit. Then almost giving her a
heart attack, Drew also leaned and bit, their lips close to touching. 



Kim was too
shocked to move and too stunned to even gasp. She almost choked with the fruit
but managed to swallow it. Drew seemed stable enough apart from his eyes that
were concentrated on her. 



She cleared
her throat and looked away. That was just the wine speaking. He had drunk his
share. Nothing more than that. Kim waited impatiently until the sun had completely
disappeared and rapidly stood. 



“I guess we
can go now.” 



He
hesitated and then also stood. “If you want to.” 





***



When he
stopped the car in front of her house, the lights inside were already on. They
hadn’t talked much after the strawberry episode and Kim was feeling a bit
insecure. 



“Do you
want to come in and have dinner with us?” She invited. 



Drew
smiled. “Concerned about me?” 



“You know I
don’t like you all by yourself in the apartment.” 



“Not every
one can have great parents like yours, Kim.” He answered simply but turned off
the car. “Yes, I want to go in. Am I stupid to brush your mother’s food off? No
way.” 



Andrew had
left his parent’s home as soon as he had finished high school. They hadn’t been
abusive or anything like that, but there were some people just no fitted to be
parents. He had rented a small apartment in town and had continued working in
the bookstore he worked ‘till that day. 



Drew and
Kim had been friends since forever it seemed. They lived in a small town in Colorado and had studied
together since kindergarten. He had been popular in high school and she had
been normal. Andrew had started dating Ashley on the third year and they had
been on and off since. 



Ashley had
been the typical popular teenager: cheerleader, beautiful and shallow. Kim
still didn’t get it how Drew dated her but they had been together for years.
There must’ve been something good in her. But Kimberly knew Ashley brought too
many headaches to Drew’s life and she could hate her for that alone. 



Drew
deserved so much better. He was the most funny, gentle and kind guy she knew.
That was why he had so many friends and why she absolutely couldn’t get how
could anyone not notice how amazing he was. Like his parents or Ashley. That
was also the little issue: she had been in love with him for as long as they
had been friends. Forever. 



She had
wanted to get into Law
 School since she had been
a kid and her dream had always been Yale. But when the time had come to apply
for college, Kim had decided to attend one of the universities in the state.
And even though she hadn’t told anyone, she knew her parents were aware her
decision had been because she hadn’t wanted to get away from him. 



Kim had
always been the friend, the confident, the ‘girl always there’. She supposed it
could’ve been worse. They could’ve not been close at all. And besides, she knew
Drew counted on her opinion more than anyone else’s. She had a big place in his
heart and had been learning to be content with that. 



“Mom, we’re
here!” Kim announced as they entered. 



They were
immediately involved by the smell of food cooking in the kitchen and she
watched Drew clutch his belly and roll his eyes in ecstasy. She laughed aloud
and closed the door behind them. 



“Oh God.
This smell.” Drew moaned as if meeting with angels in paradise. “How can you
live here and not weigh three hundred pounds?” 



“Great
metabolism.” She smiled and watched her mother Rebecca come running. 



“Drew.
There’s been centuries since you’ve come here last!” The woman grabbed his face
and kissed his both cheeks. 



“I came to
dinner last week, Becky, remember? But it seems centuries truly. You look
beautiful. Have you decided already to run away with me?” 



“Oh, now.”
She grinned and kissed her daughter. “That’s why he has the whole feminine town
dying for just one look.” 



“Stop
charming my lady, Andrew.” Her father Marcus screamed from the living room. “Or
there’ll be no pie for you later.” 



Drew looked
at Becky with puppy eyes. “Pie?” 



“Apple
pie.” 



He shook
his head and stared at Kim helplessly. “Convince your mom to adopt me, please.”
&nbsp;



Kim smiled
and circled her arm around his. “We’ll be upstairs, mama.” 



Her father
screamed again. “No making out!” 



Kim
blushed. “Dad, this isn’t funny.” 



“Of course
it isn’t.” 



Rebecca
laughed like life was a joke. “Oh, Marcus, please! They’re just friends. How
many times does Kim have to say this?” 



The woman
winked at them as if they shared a secret and went whistling back to the
kitchen. Drew was hiding a smile and Kim just shook her head, leading him up
the stairs. 



He lay down
on the bed as soon as they entered her bedroom. “Your parents still think we’re
planning to elope together. Do they do this with your boyfriends?” 



Because she
was still embarrassed, Kim got busy arranging her books on her bookshelf. “I
don’t date a lot and you know it.” 



“Yes. You
never really told me why.” He stared at her intently. “Actually, I can reckon
you dating seriously just two guys.” 



“And you
hated both of them.” 



“They were
dickheads.” Drew answered smoothly. “Have you had sex with them?” 



The books
she was arranging in a shelf dropped at her feet and she moaned in pain. Kim
went stumbling to the bed and sat down. Her pinky was red. Always the pinky. 



Drew didn’t
seem affected. “Have you?” 



“For God’s
sake, Andrew! That’s definitely something with you today.”&nbsp; 



“It occurs
to me that you never told me this. I don’t even know if my best friend is a
virgin. That’s absurd.” 



“Do I ask
you about your sex life with Ashley?” 



“I’ll tell
you if you want to know.” He shrugged and she cursed. “I told you when I lost
my virginity.” 



“Andrew,
just drop it. I’m not in the mood for this.” 



“It’s a
simple question.” 



“Even
simpler would be hitting your head with a book.” 



“You’re
evading the issue. I can only think two things about this: or you’re still a
virgin at twenty-one or you’re a horny girl and doesn’t want me knowing about
it.”&nbsp; 



Kim
launched herself at him. “Just get out! Now!” 



Drew
laughed hard and grabbed her arms. “I’m joking. Calm down.” 



She cursed
again and closed her eyes. “I’m hating you immensely this moment.” 



“That’s
fine. I still love you enough for the both of us.” 



Her insides
liquefied like jelly. Kim moaned and turned her back on him. “I hate when you
make me adore you when I’m hating you.” 



“I love
making you embarrassed.” He turned her toward him again. “Hey, beauty. Look at
me. Serious question now. I really don’t know if you’re still a…” 



“I’m not a
virgin, okay! Happy now?” 



He was
quiet for a long time. “You’re not?” 



She finally
opened her eyes and faced a serious Drew. “You were hoping for a negative
answer.” 



“Of course
I was! Who the fuck did you sleep with?” 



Kim arched
a brow. “With the two boyfriends you mentioned two minutes ago.” 



“What were
you thinking, Kimberly? Why didn’t you tell me? How come you slept with them?
Have you no shame? They weren’t for you!” 



“Andrew,
speak lower! And let’s change the subject. I don’t want you going all big brother on me.” 



“I am not!”
He screamed even louder and then took a deep breath. “Kim, they were
dickheads.” 



“They were
nice. You were the one who was always rude.” 



“How was I
supposed to act?” He sit and pointed a finger at her. “You shouldn’t have done
that!” 



“Oh, God.
Enough. Do you want to fight about it now?” 



“Yes!” 



Kim groaned
and put a pillow over her head. “Give me a break, Drew.” 



He lay down
again and stared at ceiling. “I just don’t understand why you didn’t tell me.” 



“It wasn’t
important. And that’s not a subject I’m comfortable with.” 



He wanted
to pressure. He wanted to insist until he knew the exact day, month and year it
had happened. But he didn’t. 



“Okay,
that’s fine. I’m sorry. I’m overreacting, aren’t I?” 



She pushed
the pillow away and looked at him. “Yes, but I forgive you.” 



Drew reached
out and touched her cheek. “I just think you deserve better.” 



“You too.” 



He smiled.
“You hate Ashley, don’t you.” 



“I don’t
know why you stay with her.” 



“We’ve been
together for a long time. I just… I’m used to her.” 



“That’s a
terrible excuse for staying with someone.” 



“Maybe. The
thing is, Kim, sometimes when you try to change something, you end up screwing
it big time. Ash is not perfect but we have good moments.” 



“You forgot
something. If you don’t risk it, you’ll have to accept the good. Don’t you
think you deserve the best?” 



Drew took a
lock of her hair around his finger. “What’s the best, Kim?” 



“I guess…
You’ll have to figure it out by yourself.” 



His finger
touched her forehead, her nose, her lips… “Ash is terribly jealous of you, you
know? She says I love you more than I love her.” Kim blinked fast. “She’s
right.” 



“Kids!
Dinner time!” Rebecca knocked on the door. 





***



Kimberly
entered the building like a volcano and went straight to the elevator. She had
left the class early after receiving a call from Drew. He had been babbling on
the phone and she hadn’t understood a word, but knew something had happened. 



She pressed
the button for the third floor four times and cursed when the damn thing moved
like a turtle. 



“Come on,
come on, come on…” 



She jumped
outside as soon as the doors opened and knocked furiously on the door. Rang the
bell three times and finally she heard a noise from inside. 



When the
door opened, it was not Drew who appeared. 



Ashley
smiled bitterly. “Good afternoon, Kimberly.” 



“Where is
he?” 



She went
inside without waiting for an answer and found Drew sitting by the computer
desk, his hair a mess and his eyes red. 



“Drew.” She
took his face in her hands and he stared at her blindly. “What’s it, baby? What
happened?” 



“I found
him like this. He didn’t want to tell me.” Ashley said abruptly, eyeing the two
of them angrily. 



“Kim?” 



“Yes, yes.
What’s the problem? Are you feeling bad? Is that it?” 



He shook
his head. “They liked it…” 



“Who?” 



“Can you
stop holding him like a child? I am
his girlfriend!” Ashley complained. 



Kim ignored
her. “Tell me, honey. What’s it?” 



“My book.
My book, Kim. They will publish it.” 



“What?!” 



“And why
you had to wait until she got here to finally open your mouth? Why didn’t you
tell me?” Ashley started again. 



“Just shut
up!” Kim eyed her. “Can’t you stop thinking about anyone but yourself? It
caught him by surprise!” 



“No, that’s
right.” Drew frowned. “I must be looking like a maniac. I was just… Whoa, you
know.” 



“I know.”
Kim said and then she smiled. “I can’t believe it! Congratulations!” 



He grinned
and brought her close for a hug. 



“Oh, that’s
just dandy. Do you two want to be alone?” Ashley groaned. 



“Yes.” 



Both women
stared at him. Ash almost gagged. “Excuse me?” 



“You heard
me. You didn’t even have the decency to pretend to be happy for me, so just go,
Ashley. I’ll not be missing you, that’s for sure.” 



“Oh, but
how dare you!” 



“Years
late, but yes, I dare. Goodbye. Merry Christmas.” 



Ashley
closed the door behind her with such anger the floor trembled. Like nothing had
happened, Drew put his arms around Kim again. 



“I’m
shaking. Don’t ever tell anyone that or I’ll hunt you down.” 



“You’re
entitled to it.” Kim assured and laughed hysterically. “I told you! Didn’t I
now? I told you this would happen!” 



“You did.” 



“Oh my God.
We have to tell everyone! Let’s run across the street yelling it!” She suggested
jumping but then hugged him again. “Oh my God! I think I’m gonna cry. I never
cry. Drew, that’s marvelous. That’s… Drew, I knew you’d make it. You are such a
good writer! And when you sell a million books and get rich, don’t forget me!” 



“I don’t
know about a million books, but I won’t forget you. You’re the reason that this
is happening. You were the one who pulled my ear until I had sent the copy. You
did it.” 



“Okay,
fine. I’m pretty great too. Let’s celebrate!” 



He grinned.
“Yes, let’s.” 



Drew closed
his hand around her neck and sealed their lips. Kim stopped moving altogether
and just felt. Those lips… God. He took her hips and brought her closer,
deepening the kiss. One of his hands went to her head and pulled the hair,
lifting her mouth for more access. 



“Drew. Wait
a minute…” 



He started
pushing her toward the couch. “No. I’ve waited for years, Kim. I want you now.”
&nbsp;



“But…” 



He lay
above her and took her mouth again. “Shh. You talk too much sometimes.” 



“What do
you mean by that? How come you were the one who waited...” 



“We’ll talk
later, Kim. Now shut up.” 



“Fine!” 



She circled
his hips with her legs and took them both to the ground. 



** 



Later, they
lay breathless above the carpet. Kim she still had her bra on but couldn’t find
the energy to mind it. She stared at ceiling helplessly, and then groaning, put
her hands on her face. Drew turned his head toward her and grinned. 



“What did
we do, Drew?” 



He touched
a finger between her still-covered breasts and undid the clip. The bra opened.
“Love, sex, fireworks. Take a pick.” He leaned and closed his mouth around one
of them. “I guess ‘fireworks’ is more accurate.” 



She arched
for a minute enjoying the sensation and then stared at his widely grinning
face. “We got excited by the situation and… God, we’re friends. Tomorrow when
you’re thinking straight, you’ll regret it and then Ashley will come along
again and I…” 



“You’re the
best, Kim. Remember? Even more, you’re my
best. I’ve known it for some time but I just didn’t have the courage to do act
upon it.” He kissed her mouth and her chin. “Didn’t you get it what we talked
about yesterday? About not taking risks embracing the unknown. How was I
supposed to feel if I screwed up things with you? Even now I don’t know what
I’ll do if this happens. You’re the most important person in my life.” &nbsp;



Kim could
truly feel her heart wanting to spread its wings and fly straight out of her
mouth. “Why… Why didn’t you tell me before? I’ve loved you forever.” 



“I’m sorry.
I’m not very brave, Kim, you know that. I don’t feel like getting out of my
comfort zone often.” 



“I know
nothing of the sort.” She put a finger on his lips. Drew kissed it, making her
legs melt. “You’re brave when you let yourself be, baby. What you lacked on
your life was support. Support from people that mattered to you, that’s the
problem.” 



“But I
always had you.” Drew sighed and touched his forehead to hers. “I didn’t
appreciate it enough. I want to do it now. We’ve lost enough time. Will you
give me a chance, Kim?” &nbsp;



She smiled.
“Should I?” 



“Yes.” He
nodded and didn’t try to keep the desperation out of this voice. “I love you so
very much. You’ve always been my best friend and my best everything. I’m sorry
I made us wait all this time, I’m sorry I wasn’t brave enough to bet on us, but
I ask you to let me do this now. You’ve always been there for me and I want to
make up to you. I want to support and cherish you right back. I want to share
the profit from a million sold books with you. We belong together, Kim. And think
this way; it's perfect, we are fucking good even in bed. Oh, well, in carpet,
actually. But we’ll try the bed in a bit.”&nbsp;




Kimberly
laughed hard and put her arms around his neck. “Okay, Andrew Minefield. You
convinced me. Guess we’re gonna elope together after all. My daddy will hunt
you down.” 



Drew
grinned, buring his face in the hair he loved. “We’re worth it.” 





THE END