Alive

Patrick clenched his jaw as he heard Dougie, Olli, and Valeri talking about Kaitlyn. Olli made a comment about her being friendly but Valeri turned it into a flat out discussion about her body. He glanced at them as he chewed his good. Olli spotted Pat eyeing them. He nodded at Pat.
"Kaitlyn Wilson, what are your thoughts?" He asked.
Patrick put his fork down, swallowing the food in his mouth. "She's cute, really cute. Fun to be around." He listed. "I think we're kinda talking."
"Man, you better be more than talking with her before someone else scoops her." Dougie scoffed.
Patrick nodded. "You're right." He admitted.
He sat for a few more seconds before he shot up. He made a beeline for the cafeteria doors. He stepped through them and spotted the girls, without Kaitlyn. He charged over.
"Where's Kaitlyn?" He huffed.
"She just went to the library. She's stressing about some test she has next period." Felicia explained.
"Okay. Thanks." He nodded, setting off for the library.
"Finally making a move, Kane?" Ainsley called.
He looked over his shoulder and winked. He continued walking. He weaved through kids. Being one of the bulkiest kids in the school, he had no trouble with that. Being of average height, he did have some trouble seeing over people.
He finally got through the scattered bodies in the halls. He walked into the library. Truthfully, Pat didn't know the library very well. He looked around. He assumed she was the type to isolate herself in the back at a table, with twenty books sprawled across it. He searched the library for a few minutes before he spotted her.
She was sitting on the floor. Her binder was in her lap as she read over it. She had her headphones in her ears. Her head rocked along to the music. He smiled at her before he plopped down beside her. She froze before she slowly pulled out her headphones, turning to see him.
"Studying?" He smiled.
"Something like that." She chuckled.
They sat silently. Kaitlyn stared at the ground in the distance. Patrick watched her. He decided a gesture of some sort might further conversation. Typically smooth, Patrick Kane, could only think of one gesture. He nudged her, and too hard at that. He watched as she nearly flopped over. She sat up straight and laughed, shoving him.
"I never thought I'd see Patrick Kane in a library." She teased, leaning her shoulder against his.
"Yeah, well I was looking for this pretty girl." He began. She rolled her eyes. "I was kinda hoping to ask her something." She turned to look at him. "I'm sure she'd love to be asked."
They stared at each for a minute. Patrick broke the stare and slapped his thighs. He clicked his tongue before shrugging.
"I guess I should go find her then!" He exclaimed.
She gasped, laughing. "You're a jerk." She whined as she shoved him.
He grabbed her hand. He held it to his chest with both his hands. She just laughed. He kept his eyes on hers.
"I don't know why I'm holding your hand as if I'm about to tell you I'm dying," He started. Kaitlyn burst into laughter. "But I'd really like to take you on a date." Kaitlyn nodded at his request as she continued to laugh. "Really?"
"Yeah. I like you, Patrick." She pulled her hand away from him. "Who wouldn't?"
"Very true. You might have to fight girls off." He joked.
"It might be worth it." She smirked.
He shook his head. "I'll pick you up from your house tonight. Seven good?" He asked as he started getting up. She nodded. "Okay." He pecked the side of her mouth.
The day went by, slower than either could imagine. Six o'clock rolled around and Kaitlyn had already been getting ready for a while. An hour went by in no time. She was ready and she was nervous. She walked downstairs in her outfit for the night. She had on black, shiny leggings with a light pink blazer over a black, loose fitting, tank top Tom's eyes darted to her. He examined her outfit.
She told him she was going on a date, but she left out the details like with who. Tom instructed her to spin around. She rolled her eyes as she did so. He finished his inspection as there was a knock on the door. Kaitlyn stepped forward but he stopped her.
"I'll get it." He growled.
Tom walked to the door. Kaitlyn sighed and walked over to the shoe rack. Tom opened the door and narrowed his eyes at a nervous Patrick. He gave Tom a smile.
"I can't believe you're going on a date with this kid." Tom voiced.
Kaitlyn rolled her eyes and grabbed her beige heels. She knew Tom was going to do this and she figured Pat could take it if he wanted to take her out.
"What are your intentions with Kaitlyn?" Tom quizzed.
"Just trying to get to know her."
"Why?"
"She's nice, smart, pretty, and I really like her."
Kaitlyn blushed as she heard Patrick talking. She walked over to the door where her brother and her date stood. Patrick smiled at her while Tom glared at him. Tom looked at Kaitlyn's feet.
"You're going to be taller than him in those." He hissed.
"No, I'm not. Go inside." She shoved him back as she walked outside.
Patrick took Kaitlyn's hand and pecked her cheek. Tom continued to watched. Pat looked over Kaitlyn's shoulder to him.
"Do not fuck around." Tom warned him.
"I'd be crazy if I did." Patrick admitted.
Kaitlyn rolled her eyes as she pulled him along to his car.

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