The next day was hell and I mean it. The boy population thought it would fun to ask me one question over and over again until NO became my most favorite word to use. Thankfully classes were over and I could go home and get rid of Alex who by the way wouldn't let me out of his sight due to 'the hallway incident' .
" Where are you going?" Alex asked as I was walking out of the school.
" What do you mean 'where am I going' I'm going home" I replied speeding down the hallway angrily.
I turned around to see he was still in the same place shaking his head and I stopped.
" Aren't you coming?" I said crossing my arms and tapping my feet. This however made him smile and look at as if I was a five year old who didn't understand how the world turned around the sun.
" Babygirl, today is Tuesday" he said as if it was the biggest secret ever.
" So?" I asked annoyed who wants to remember that the weekend is so far away? No one that's who.
He shook his head again " I seriously wonder how you get your grades, I have basketball practice genius."
Realization dawned on me and I groaned.
" Seriously of all days it had to be today?" I complained changing my direction to the school gym.
" On the bright side you get to check me out while I play" he mused.
" I prefer to dig out my eyes thank you very much" I said with the sweetest smile as we entered the gym.
" we both know you're dying to see me play" he smirked.
" Be quick or else I'mma leave your ass" I said climbing the bleachers to the middle row and sat down.
I looked around and found some sophomore girls giggling as some of the basketball players warmed up.
Finding nothing else to do I started doing my homework. I was almost halfway through when I decided to watch the guys practice.
They had finished warming up and were playing in teams though I don't know whose team was whose.
I noticed Brandon blocking some guy and saw Alex as he scored a three point.
He turned to the bleachers to find me then did a fist bump smiling to which I raised an eyebrow although I found it amusing. He did it again and I cracked a smile and then again, I laughed. He did it until I was cheering with the sophomore girls and I have to admit it was nice to forget about the stupid dare and let go.
He scored again, turned to me and raised first his right bent arm and looked at me as if expecting something which confused me. He just laughed while shaking his head and went back to the game.
After practice we drove home.
" What the hell was that?" I asked referring to the bent arm.
" What was what?" Alex asked genuinely confused.
" You know, you bending your arm and looking at me" I said at him for a quick second before returning my eyes on the road.
" Ohh you mean the coolest celebration routine ever made that you don't know because you have no idea how to celebrate." He teased earning a glare from the corner of my eyes.
" How was I supposed to know something you just invented?" I defended.
" Good point " he said scratching his chin " you should consider yourself lucky I shared my inventions with you" he looked at me seriously.
" Ohhh thank you oh ye great one now I can die a happy soul" I said sarcastically.
" You are welcome however I can't have you embarrass yourself at one of my games by looking like a fish instead of doing the routine" he said with mock concern " I will teach you" he added grinning making me roll my eyes.
" It's stupid, I mean even if I come to your games which, I won't by the way, you will be too far away for my arm to touch yours"
" Ye of little faith" he shook his head looking at me like I couldn't understand the secrets of the universe.
" Trust me it's anything but stupid" he stated as I stopped the car outside the gates.
" Fine, let's get this over with it's not like I will be using it anyway" I said turning to him.
" You would be surprised of what the future holds" he said " so it goes like this" he added before I could ask any question.
He lifted his bent right arm and motioned for me to do the same which I did and as soon as they touched his right arm fell and he lifted his left one, I did the same and they touched earning a proud grin from Alex.
" That's it only faster" he said and motioned to do it again faster.
" There you go, you are almost at my level" he said getting out.
" This routine doesn't have levels" I yelled at his back.
" Now why are you angry? I can't help being perfect." He said as he walked backwards flashing me a smirk with his pearl white teeth.
" Perfect my foot" I shouted as the gates opened and I entered before he could respond.
After an hour or so I had finished my homework and grabbed some snacks and a tub of ice cream preparing myself for some movie time when I heard someone call me from the stairs.
" What?" I groaned and my door flew open.
" Guess who came to visit you?" Noah asked grinning.
" Is it the guy who promised me your burial?" I asked feigning enthusiasm.
" You wound my heart little one" Noah said placing a hand on his chest dramatically.
I looked at him with indifference.
" If you are here to improve your acting skills which are honestly terrible the door is behind you" I said turning back to my laptop then I held footsteps climbing the stairs.
" So you don't want to know who came?" He asked again.
" No get out" I almost shouted.
" Okay don't say I didn't warn you" he said leaving and closing the door.
Warn me? Naah he is just bluffing.
I was searching for a movie to watch when a rock fell on my bed.
" What the fricking hell?" I said turning to it only to my personal Irritator.
" Language baby girl" Alex said in a sing song voice.
" Stop calling me that and what are you doing here?"
"Lina babygirl I...." He took a deep breath making me worry.
" It's...." He looked down as if remembering something painful.
" Hey I'm here for you " I said reaching for his hand on my bed with a genuine look.
" Babygirl " he took another deep breath " when I got home I did my homework and was trying to find something else to do when" he finally looked at me " I got bored and decided to come here" he finished bursting out laughing.
" You asshole" I said punching his arm as hard as I could.
" I'm sorry but-you- should-have seen your face" he said between laughter and I pushed him off my bed effectively shut him up and bursting out laughing myself.
" Hahaha very funny" he said sarcastically as he stood up rubbing his butt.
" I'm sorry I'm not sorry" I said grinning.
" Anyway back to the problem at hand" he said crossing his arms as he looked around my room.
" Which is?" I asked.
" I'm bored" he said falling on my bed on his back.
" That's your problem not mine" I said turning back to my laptop.
" Oh really now?" He asked looking at me smirking to which I nodded scrolling down my movie list.
" So you wouldn't mind me cutting this belt or better yet breaking this fram-" he taunted making me look at him.
" Don't you dare" I warned looking at him with my certificate frames in hand.
" But I'm bored, oh right it's not your problem?" He said nodding his head in mock understanding.
" Wait what if..." I said looking around for something for him to do as he gave me his attention.
My eyes landed on my laptop and boom.
" What if we watched something?" I suggested hopefully.
" I'm listening" he said walking back to my bed.
" Yeah a serie" I said
" Okay choose something and don't disappoint me" he said sitting on my bed and grabbing a bag of chips.
We ended up watching some episodes of the good doctor.
The next day we went to school arguing about Dr. Shaun.
" They should fire him" I said " He can't treat the patients' family like that, so insensitive " I argued.
" He is only telling them the truth and besides he cures them" Alex replied back.
" At the cost of breaking that poor family's heart" I said as we stopped by his locker.
" Babygirl I think you are just not capable of accepting the truth" he said looking inside his locker.
" No I'm not I just like to see the bright side better." I defended.
" So you won't mind me telling you the truth?" He asked closing his locker and standing in front of me.
" No" I said firmly raising my chin as he leaned his right arm on the locker behind me.
" Well, I think you look cute when you are defiant" he said smirking making me blush. What the fudge? I don't blush.
" Well you-you-"
" Yes i-i-" he mocked making me huff and walk away from a laughing Alex.
When I said yesterday was hell I didn't know how wrong I was until today.
Today was the real hell.
All the boys brought their 'A game' from cornering me to manhandling me thankfully I was always with one of the boys. On the bright side some left me chocolates and wasting food is a crime you know.
After classes we went to Alex's practice and did our 'routine' and I'm starting to like these practices cause they get my mind off what's really wrong.
When I got home I decided I had had enough and decided to take Xavier up on his offer.
On Thursday I went through my usual routine including rejecting every guy that neared which seemed to amuse the guys especially Alex and Ryan.
Before I could go for lunch I made sure to find Xavier first.
And I bumped into him as he left his physics class.
" Woah you okay Lee?" He asked holding my shoulders.
" Yeah I'm fine" I said looking up at him " I just-can I talk to you?"
" Sure I know a place" he said taking my hand and dragging me to the parking lot and leaning on his car.
" Okay I'm listening" he said with his usual smile.
" Well i " I said taking a deep breath. This is harder than I thought
" I want to take you on your offer" I said observing his reaction which was shock.
" Really? You mean it" he asked almost bouncing to which I nodded.
He laughed and hugged me " you won't regret it " he said letting me go.
" So what do you think about this Friday?" He asked and I thought about it.
" Sounds good" I replied.
" It's a date" he smiled and I nodded smiling at his reaction.
After that we went to the cafeteria and exchanged a lot of shy smiles that it surprised me no one saw that or maybe they saw but let us be.
I was excited about the date with Xavier actually. I don't know how he did it but the boys' population stopped pestering me.
It was Friday and I was getting ready for our date with the girls who squealed for 10 minutes after I told them.
" How could you just keep it a secret for a whole day? I know I can't" Taylor said as pulled my hair in a french braid.
" The thing is I can control my mouth and it's not the other way around" I teased her smirking as Lily laughed.
" Hardy har har you are so funny" she said sarcastically finishing the braid.
" Time for you to put on your outfit girl" Lily said lifting my off shoulder dress that flared from my waist and handing it to me.
After I changed into my red dress that reached just above my knees and black stilettos then exited the bathroom.
" How do I look peasants?" I asked as rested my hand on my hip as they gave me their attention.
" Lovely and beautiful your majesty" they replied bowing their heads with matching grins.
" Just as I thought" I said in a British accent.
" Okay time for pictures" Taylor said handing her phone to Lily to take our photos then it was Lily's turn then selfies.
" You guys send me all of them" I said as I received a text saying Xavier was here.
" Bye guys Xavier is here" I said reaching for my purse " wish me luck" I added leaving my room.
" Good luck" I heard them say behind me.
I reached the door to find a very pale Xavier in a blue dress shirt and black jeans and a serious Noah.
" Noah you know Xavier already no need to give him a heart attack" I groaned.
" Correction I know your friend Xavier not your potential boyfriend Xavier" he said matter of fact making me roll my eyes.
" Be here by midnight and don't try anything I wouldn't do" he warned looking at Xavier who almost nodded his head off.
" Good" he turned to me " have fun Lee" he said kissing my cheek.
" You look beautiful by the way" he said smiling at me.
" Why thank you kind sir" I smiled then grabbed Xavier's hand and walked to his car.
" I'm sorry about that" I said with an apologetic face.
" It's okay, I understand I would do the same thing if you were my sister" he said opening for me my door " you look gorgeous " he smiled at me.
" Thank you" I said getting in the car.
He closed the door and went to his side and started the car. I waved bye to Noah and the girls before we drove off.
" So where are we going?" I asked curiously.
" It's a surprise" he replied grinning.
" You know I hate surprises just tell me " I groaned.
" patient child" he said as if he was a master or something.
" No I won't oh great master" I said dramatically bowing my head.
" Well I guess you have the patience needed to arrive cause we are here" he said parking the car. I looked outside to see
" Little Paris? you brought me here?" I asked feeling giddy already. Little Paris was the most impossible restaurant to get a reservation at you could be on the list for months but when you got the food it was definitely worth the wait. I shouldn't be surprised though since Xavier's parents knew the owner.
" Yeah you deserve only the best." He said opening my door as I blushed.
After locking the car he held out his arm and I took it. He opened the restaurant door for me and entered after me.
" Your reservation sir? " the receptionist asked.
" Mr. Smith" he replied.
" Right this way" the receptionist said and we followed him to a table in the corner. Xavier pulled a chair for me.
" Milady" he smiled.
" Thank you" I said taking my seat. Then he took his.
" A waiter will be with you shortly please enjoy your hospitality" the receptionist said with no emotion handing us our menus then leaving.
As I choose what to eat a waiter came.
" I'm Will and I will be your waiter for the night" he said smiling.
" I will get your french lasagna please and grape juice" I said handing him the menu.
" And pasta and water for me" Xavier said handing his menu back.
" We will bring it shortly" will said leaving us.
" At least he showed some emotions" I commented.
" yeah what's wrong with the receptionist?" Xavier said chuckling.
" Enough with those bad vibes let me ask you the main question" I said enthusiastically.
" Shoot" he said leaning in his chair with a smirk.
" How did you get a reservation here?" I asked.
" So I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows the owner " her shrugged.
" So your parents?" I said raising my left eyebrow.
" Exactly" he replied making us laugh.
We continued to talk some more and surprisingly it wasn't awkward soon our dinner came and by far was the best thing I have ever digested.
We were almost finished when Xavier excused himself to go to the restroom but as he stood up the tablecloth was stuck on his belt so when he stood up he tugged it and the grape juice that was left spilled on me.
" Shit I'm sorry Lina" he said removing the cloth and coming to my side but he bumped into a waiter carrying some wine making him break it.
" I'm so sorry I promise I will pay for it " Xavier said apologetically.
After that incident I tried to clean my dress keyword tried then we left.
The ride was silent and after 15 minutes we parked outside my house. Xavier killed the engine and turned to me.
" I'm so sorry Lin I didn't mean to disappoint you like that" he said looking at his hands.
" Disappoint me? What do you mean? That was the best food I ever ate and on top of it some live entertainment in the front row how is that a disappointment?" I said with a happy smile.
" So you are not mad? " He asked cautiously.
" Not one bit " I replied confidently.
" Great now I can do this" he said holding my neck then kissing. It was a shy and gentle kiss and I liked it while it lasted until we separated for air.
" I've been dying to do it all night and it was definitely worth the wait" he said caressing my cheek as I smiled.
" Ditto " I replied. He got out and came around to open my door and walked me to my porch.
" I guess this is good night" I said turning to him.
" I guess" he said holding my waist leaning in for a kiss only for the door to slam open making us step away from each other.
" Did you forget what we talked about Xavier?" Noah asked acting serious.
" No " Xav said meeting Noah's gaze.
" Then what's this?" Noah asked with a hint of amusement though he looked serious.
" Me saying goodnight to my girl" Xav said making my insides melt and do a mental victory dance.
" Yes dear brother leave, this doesn't concern you" I said crossing my arms.
He threw me a glare but left. I turned to Xav and placed my arms around his neck.
" So 'your girl' huh?" I asked teasingly.
" Yeah have a better name in mind?" He asked with a smirk.
" No I like it, does that mean you're my boyfriend?" I asked looking at him through my eyelashes with a faint blush.
He nodded with a chuckle definitely enjoying my reaction.
" Now how about that goodnight kiss" he captured my lips in a passionate kiss before I could even understand what he said. After some minutes we pulled apart needing air.
" Goodnight beautiful" he said kissing my forehead.
" Goodnight" I said before he went to his car and left.
I went inside to find no sign of Noah even though my parents were asleep I knew he was watching our interaction. I went to my room and got ready for bed. I checked my phone to find the pics I took with the girls before charging it and going to sleep.