A/N: Thank you all for your reviews/alerts/favorites on my last one-shot. I got one more review than last time which I have to say was pretty exciting :D If any of you have seen the movie One Day this fic is based roughly off of that. Basically it follows the lives of two people on one day every year. For instance this chapter is June 1, 2012 and the next one will be June 1, 2013 etc. etc. Yes, this will be a multichap. It's AU for the fact that our Anubis students didn't go to high school together but actually college. In all honestly though, characters other than Patricia and Eddie will not be featured much. Usually it's because I needed a name for someone and was too lazy to come up with one for myself so yeah.
June 1, 2012:
They were done with lectures and exams, early morning classes and professors. Finally they were free. Today marked their freshmen year of life and every one of them believed they were ready for whatever it could throw at them. The group of college graduates let out a cheer, raising their glasses to the hazy sky above. They stumbled through the streets, words slurring together in the indefinite boundary of what was buzzed and what was wasted. People slowly broke away, wandering off to someone's room or stumbling towards another pub to continue the festivities there.
"And then there were four." Joy said as she glanced at the others around her then leaned further into Mick. He smiled back at her before placing a kiss on her lips. Patricia, a mere onlooker at this, cleared her throat before turning away to exchange an awkward glance at the man in front of her. Neither of them spoke, only the sounds of the city and the happy couple to their right could be heard in the silence that fell over the two. She was somewhat relieved when he finally said something.
"I'm Eddie, by the way." He wore a crooked smile as he extended his hand out towards her. She narrowed her eyes at him, unaware if his sudden lapse of memory was because of the alcohol or if he genuinely forgot.
"I know who you are." she smirked back at him, not even attempting to hide her amusement as an adorably confused look crept onto his face. "We sat next to each other during lecture hall, remember?"
A spark of recognition lit up his eyes as he pointed a finger at her. "Ah, the Yacker," his lips curved into a thin smile when she rolled her eyes. "You never did stop talking, did you?" He grinned down at her, clearly loving her annoyance towards him.
"If I remember correctly, you were the talking to me all class, practically begging for the right answers. In fact, I don't think you could've passed without my help." She sneered at him, arms crossing over her chest.
"You're right about that, Yacker." He reached down to retrieve his bottle, "I believe this calls for some celebration then." He took a full swig then urged her to do the same. She looked reluctant at first; he could see how her lips threatened to tilt upwards as she tried her hardest to contain a grin. She sighed dramatically then reached out to take a gulp.
The pair soon abandoned their new found 'friends' to wander down the dim lit streets. They didn't speak for a while, both content with the sound of steps hitting the pavement and the distant roar of engines. This silence wasn't like the one before. It didn't hang over them, making it seem like someone needed to talk. Rather, it was relaxed, even peaceful. Comfortable.
All of the sudden Eddie stopped, turning towards her with a questioning look.
"We're the only ones out here, aren't we?"
"Possibly…" She trailed off. "Why do you ask?" she questioned him, eyebrows raised. He scoffed shaking his head at her.
"What?" She snapped, "I'm not the one who asked a stupid question." He chuckled, which only made her roll her eyes once more.
"You really don't get it, do you? " He paused to compose his thoughts then began. "It's our first night of freedom and every guy I know is getting laid. Yet here I am bumbling around like some hopeless romantic." He finished with a scowl then raised the bottle to his lips to take a sip.
Patricia, on the other hand, had found this revelation quite entertaining.
"Cut it out, Yacker." he growled, shoving her arm as her laugh echoed off the buildings surrounding them.
"I'm serious." he warned, but soon felt the corners of his lips tugging upward. He had sounded ridiculous.
"I'm sorry your first night of freedom wasn't all you had dreamed it to be and more," she teased, managing to speak between spouts of laughter.
"You know," he added suggestively, "the night isn't over yet."
"Eddison Sweet," she shook her head in disbelief, "are you honestly trying to get me to sleep with you?"
"Desperate times call for desperate measures." He shrugged, wearing his finest smirk.
She pursed her lips then turned to take a few steps in the direction of her home. Realizing he wasn't behind her, she circled around to face him once again.
"Well," she asked coyly, "Are you coming or not?"
The door slammed closed behind them as she was pushed further back into the room. He flicked on the lights with one hand and cradled the back of her neck with the other. Somehow, they managed to reach the bedroom and collapsed onto her bed to continue their activities further. She held his gaze as she worked on undoing the buttons of his shirt. She moved slow, methodical and deliberately teasing. A loud ring sounded from his pocket making them jump apart. Eddie stood, whispered a quick 'Be right back', then strode out of the room with his shoulder pressing the phone against his ear. Patricia let out a long sigh, glancing down at herself. Of course she wanted to sleep with him. But she couldn't help but think that whatever banter they had between them would disappear after a stupid one night stand. She groaned, falling back into bed.
Eddie returned to the room minutes later, tossing his phone to the side then looking her up and down. She shot up from bed, nervoulsy chewing her bottom lip. Upon taking in the distressed expression she wore on her face, Eddie furrowed his eyebrows.
"What, are you bailing on me Yacker?"
"No it's not that! Well I guess it sort of is but…" she sighed, running her fingers through her disheveled hair before plopping down onto the bed once again. "Maybe we can just be friends, yeah?"
A soft smile played on his lips. "I never thought I'd live to see the day where any girl would choose not to sleep with ridiculously sexy Eddie Sweet." She let out a laugh as he walked over to sit next to her. "But," he said, "I don't think this friend thing is such a bad idea."
"Oh really?" She challenged, the same smirk returning to her face once again.
"Really." He smiled at her as they both stood to make their way to her bedroom door.
"You can sleep out on the couch if you'd like." She said, leaning against the doorframe.
Eddie nodded then turned towards the couch.
"Eddie," Patricia called out. She leaned forward to place a gentle kiss on his cheek. "Thanks for being such a great friend." She teased, sarcasm dripping off every word.
"I try, Yacker." He replied with the same insincerity before turning to leave once again. He paused mid-stride, slowly circling around to face her.
"Besides," he began, "If a kiss on the cheek is what I get for walking out of your room, I can't wait to see what my benefits will be like." He taunted her with raised eyebrows and that signature smirk. She rolled her eyes before slamming the door in his face.
"'Night Yacker, see you in the morning!" He called through the door.
"Good night, slimeball." She replied, a small smile playing on her lips as she drifted off to sleep.
A/N: I apologize for the length of this one; it seemed to drag on a bit. Also, the ending kind of sucked. I should be able to update pretty consistently once school ends. Although all my finals are done, I don't get out until Monday. As always, any feedback from you all is greatly appreciated!