Picture Perfect
Chapter 29
By Crystal

Casey changed into her new black jeans and a black tank top before she and Nick left. They got in his Durango and set out into the city.

"So what do you want to do?" he asked.

"I don't know. You're the tour guide. What's there to do?"

"Anything."

"Wow, descriptive. You should contact the mayor about writing the tourist brochure."

"I don't think so."

"Let's head to the mall. At least there's always something to do there."

"Oh fun fun. I hope I brought my hat."

"Why would you need a hat? Oh! I see. Well then you'd look even more suspicious. If you really don't want to be recognized then why don't you walk in there naked?"

"Right, that'd really cause attention."

"Not really. They'd all be too busy looking at the rest of your body and not your face."

Nick looked at her oddly. "You've put way too much thought into this."

"Yeah because on lonely nights I sit and pine over you Nick."

"Good to know Casey. I'll have to keep that in mind."

"You do that you Stallion."

Nick blushed and laughed. "Why do you keep calling me Stallion?"

"Because it's funny and good for blackmail. It's not an endearing term."

"Can't you call me something endearing then?" he asked.

"Only if you give me good reason to."

"I was good in bed, doesn't that count?"

"Fuck no! Especially considering it was in the kitchen on the floor where all that stuff took place."

Nick pulled into an empty parking space and turned off the engine. He searched and found an old hat and a pair of glasses.

"It's really sad that you get recognized a lot Nick," said Casey as she shut her door and walked around to Nick's side.

"And what makes you say that?"

"Because then they see me and think that I'm with you or something. I don't want rumors flying around that I'm your girlfriend or anything."

"Trust me, the feeling is mutual." He held open a mall door for her and she entered the cool building.

"So where do you want to go?" he asked as they started to just walk any random way.

"Actually, I want to go to that music store. I accidentally broke my Eminem cd."

"How'd you manage to do that?" he asked.

"When I was going back to my room after our little get together in the shower I accidentally stepped on the case, which the cd was inside of, and it broke in half." They walked into the store and headed directly over to the cds. She picked it up and smiled. "Done," she announced. She went up to the register, paid for her cd and when she turned around saw some girls on the opposite side of the room from Nick eyeing him. Deciding to save them both the recognition, she went over to where he was standing and casually said, "If you don't want to be recognized then I suggest you leave because there are about 4 girls eyeing you right now." Nick looked at her and sighed. They walked out of the store together, trying not to get Nick recognized. Once they were outside the store, Casey looked behind her. Sure enough the girl were following them.

"Pick up the speed Nick. We've got to hide you," she whispered. They quickened their walking speed and tried to find a place where they would be out of site. Casey saw a photo booth to their left and quickly pulled Nick inside of it. He sat down on the little seat and looked up at Casey expectantly. The space was so small that Casey had to bend down in front of him. She peeped out through the curtain and saw the girls pass by them. She sighed and looked at Nick.

"Coast is clear. You owe me Carter." She turned around and sat down on his lap, then leaned her head back. "I am so tired!" she sighed. "You would think that after sleeping all day I would be wide awake."

"Thanks for helping me out Casey. I appreciate it."

"Don't worry about it. I didn't want to be bothered with girls who think you're a god." She looked at the sign inside the photo booth. "While we're in here…" She pulled out two dollars from her pocket and put them in the money slot. "Let's make a Kodak moment." Before Nick knew what was going on Casey was completely on top of him, kissing him passionately and flashes were going off. Nick pulled away and looked at the camera as it flashed off a picture. He looked back at Casey and pinned her up against the wall. His hands slid up her top and found their way to the clasp of her bra. He unclasped it and ran his hands smoothly over her chest, exciting her. She moaned against Nick's mouth and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him against her tightly.

"Damn. I have wanted you for the last eighteen years," she moaned. Nick stopped suddenly and looked up at her. FLASH! Went the last picture. "What did you say?" he asked in disbelief.

She looked at him then looked away. She bit the corner of her mouth and silently cursed herself. "The pictures are done. We should get going." Casey crawled out of the booth, followed by Nick. As they waited for the pictures to be developed he never took his eyes off of her. She stood there staring at the ground. After a few minutes the pictures slid out. Casey took them and looked at them. She then looked up at Nick. "Just forget I said it. It's probably from the alcohol or something. It never happened. Just like last night." She turned and walked away.