Change of Perspective

*** Aliana's POV***

Lunch had ended and Zane swept Jess away from me again. Something fishy was going on there and I was gonna figure it out or kill Zane. One or the other. Advanced Art went by quickly and quietly, with little talk from Vincent. I was kinda gratefully for that. I mainly listened to my ipod and continued on my sketch of the dream. It had been plaguing me for weeks. It was just a man standing in a wooded area his face hidden from me. But each night I would get closer and closer to the man. I figured if maybe I drew it, that eventually I would dream something else. I looked over to Vincent who was working on something himself. I sighed from relief and little bit of disappointment. I really liked him and I had no idea why I felt so drawn to him. I try and act as if I am merely stretching, while I am trying to catch a glimpse of what Vincent was doing. I did. He was drawing me. I was wearing a tight knee length dress with the straps falling off my shoulders. My hair was longer and was flowing around me. He drew everything to perfection. All my curves and characteristics were drawn to perfection. He even included the beauty marks I have on my neck and cheeks. His version was completely jaw dropping.

The bell rings again. Time for gym and a class with Jess, finally. I could maybe talk to her about all the odd experience I have been having today. Vincent asked our teacher to take the sketch book with him and of course she was more than happy to let him have it. He gave her that sweet little smirk and the woman was putty in his hands. I was strangely irritated by it, too. I walk out with Vincent trailing behind, I'm sure. I make it to the locker room and find Jess at out normal spot, away from the annoying little skinny bitches.

"Hey, there stranger!" she greets me with a smile.
"Yeah I know. Today has definitely been strange." I say shoving my bag into a free locker.
"So, what do you think of Vincent?" She asks giving me a questionable look while changing into some yoga pants.
"He's ok I suppose. It's odd, though. He really likes me. I mean really likes me , Jess." I say stripping down
"I can see that. You guys are really...I don't know how to describe it... Magnetic?? You seem really drawn to each other." She says completely dressed and putting on her shoes.
"I don't know, Jess. It's kinda scary how drawn I am to him. It's almost unnatural." I slip on my black yoga pants and my ma's old KISS shirt. " What about you and Zane, huh?? He seems attached to you."
She blushes, "Yeah.. I feel the same way you do. Its odd. But it feels right, I just go with it."
"Maybe. I don't know I am a little skeptical of the whole thing. " I say tying my converse up.
"You are always questioning people's intentions, Ali. Why don't you just roll with it, ya know?" She says putting her normal clothing in the locker.
"Sorry. I just don't trust people. Mainly men for that matter." I say thinking of my ass of a father.
"Not every guy is a dick like your sperm donor. Give Vinnie a chance." She says giving me a 'I know what is best for you' look.
"Vinnie?" I respond raising a eyebrow at her.
"Cassie calls him that. A lot easier than saying all of it." She says casually walking toward the gym doors.

Today was choice day since it was Friday after all. Between walking on the balcony, dodge ball, weight lifting, or volleyball. Me and Jess normally just walked and talked catching up on each other's day. Boy, did we have a lot to catch up on. I see Cass down in the second gym playing volleyball. For a little girl, she was vicious and rather good. I look behind me to see if Vincent had followed me up here. He hadn't. I look around to see him and his brothers emerging from the boy's locker room. He spots me and Jess, and just smiles at us. He and the gang go to the weight lifting area on the opposite side of the volley ball court.

"So catch me up, chica!!" Jessie says excitedly
" Well when Vincent pulled me out of first hour, he apologized for his rudeness. We started talking about tattoos. He showed me his and-" I stop not knowing if I should continue.
"You showed him, yours?!?!?!" She asks almost in a scream
"Yeah, he touched it actually. Well it was more like a gentle stroke, I suppose." I say re-playing the memory in my head.
"He did!?" She shrieked, her crystal blue eyes wide and full of shock.
"Yeah. He told me it and I was very beautiful." I say blushing remembering his touch and how much I honestly enjoyed it.
"Ooo! You gotta see where this goes, Ali!!" She exclaims jumping up and down.
I laugh at her actions.
" So what's going on with you and Zane?" I ask changing the subject.
"He is the sweetest ever. I have majority of my classes with him. Chemistry is the only class I am alone in still." She pouts at the last part.
" So he's sweet on you. Anything else?" I ask laughing at her.
" Well, like I said earlier, I just feel so connected with him already. He and I are practically the same. We like the same music, books, hobbies, just everything! He also plays guitar. Did you know Vinnie does, too!" She smiles at me
I groan. Of course he does. I naturally have a attraction to guitarist.
"Oh whatever, you know that automatically makes him even more gorgeous." she replies to my groan. I chuckle at her .
" My god. He is hot..Girl what you looking at? Look at your man!" Jess says turning my head with her hands.

I look over to see all of the guys working out. Completely oblivious to any girls gawking at them. They had already worked up a sweat and like most of the others working out, they were shirtless. My eyes fell on Vincent, he had stopped for a minute to take a drink. He was truly flawless. His tattoos on display as well as his well defined chest. His shorts hung low on his hips and you could see that line that went lower. I think jess calls it the 'v-line' or something like that. He was kinda scarily built because he had such a wide build. To have that much muscle was drool worthy. You could see the slightest bit a chest hair on him. Gah, he was a frikkin' man. Not some roid rage boy but a muscley, healthy man who was confident. One of the hot jolts of electricity went through me, again. I couldn't take my eyes off him. He had started doing some pull ups with Zane and I could hear Jess groaning at how Zane looked. I looked at Zane, to see he was similarly built to Vincent. He was a little shorter. He was a fine looking man, too. That's when Vincent saw us. He let go of the bar and dropped to the floor. He got Zane's attention to show him, us gawking at them. Jess and I just kept standing there like idiots. The guys laughed together and started for the stairs to the balcony.

"Oh shit! They are coming up here, Jess!" I say looking for a spot to hide.
"Oh yeah, baby come to momma. Momma like." Jess says still in her trance.
"Hey dumb dumb! Let's go!" I say shaking her. It didn't work.
"I ain't dumb. I am quite smart for letting those gorgeous Italian men come and talk to us." She says smiling wide.
"You're nuts." I say seeing the guys running over to us.
"Only about him, sweetie. Mmm.. I gotta get a slice of that beef cake." she says indicating Zane.

Their shirts were tucked in the hem of their basketball shorts and were bouncing everyway as they ran toward us. I was panicking inside, wanting to stay but also wanting to run away. Vincent's eyes were on me the entire time.

"What are you two beautiful ladies doing?" Zane says as they reach us.
"Enjoying the view." Jess replies looking Zane over. I look over at her in utter shock. Jess was always making sexual jokes but it was different now that there was two incredibly hot men in front of us. Zane chuckles along with Vincent.
"You ok, Aliana?" Vincent asks me smiling that heart throbbing smile.
"Oh yeah, I am awesome. Just peachy." I say turning on my heel trying to escape the blush that was creeping up on me.
"Aliana, wait!" I hear him call after me. I keep walking though, if I stopped I was afraid I was going to reach out and touch that magnificent body of his.
I was walking at a pretty fast pace and I could hear him running after me. He caught my hand twirling me to face him.
"Are you seriously, ok?" He asks looking down into my eyes.
"Yes..No? Gahh! I don't know anymore!" I admit looking away from his burning stare.
"Talk to me, Aliana." He says pulling my face to face his again. His eyes were confused and concerned.
"Why am I so drawn to you? Why do I feel like I wanna rip some chicks head off when they talk to you? Why do I want you to stare at me and only me?" I ask wanting an explanation.
"I can't tell you here." he says looking around.
"Why not?" I ask a little skeptical
"Because it is a secret that if it gets out, me and my entire family will suffer for it."
I look into his eyes to see if he was really being honest with me. His eyes begged me to believe him and I did. I only realized I had put my hands on his hips when I went to look down at my shoes. When I did I realized not only that but that me and Vincent were pressed against each other, again.
"Um, Vincent. Why do we always end up like this?" I ask mentally yelling at my hands who were having a mind of their own.
He chuckles, " I just can't keep my hands off you, Aliana. And apparently neither can you." I realized my hands had begun to feel his sides and lower back.
"I'm sorry." I whisper, my face turning a bright shade of red. My hands still couldn't be stopped.
"Don't apologize, Aliana." He whispers back leaning down closer to my face.

Oh god he wanted to kiss me. Luckily we were in a spot where the teachers below couldn't see us. I know Jess was watching me but I really didn't give a damn. Vincent got closer to my face and I knew a kiss was imminent. He paused only inches away from my lips. I had closed my eyes, just letting myself go with it. Then I felt his soft lips against mine. More hot jolts coursed through my body making me jump a little bit. I felt him smile against my lips and he continued our gentle kiss. He felt wonderful. As we continued I felt my hands slide up in-between us and rest on his neck. He took our kiss a little rougher and hotter. I wanted nothing more than to let him continue.

"ALI! VINCNET!!! HELLO!!" I hear Jessie yell at us.
I pull away from Vincent's kiss and was barely able to yell back, "OK! BE THERE IN A SEC!"

Vincent stared at me eyes wanting more. His hands pressed me to him from my lower back. I wanted nothing more than to curl up in his arms and let him have more. I mentally have to slap myself, to wake my ass up.

" So when are you gonna tell me that secret?" I ask removing his grip on me.
"I will tell you tonight. " He replies in almost a groan. It was like he was forcing himself to walk back away from me.
"I look forward to it." I say smiling at him
"I do not, my Aliana." He says heading towards the stairs.