The next morning I woke up to Xavier's message.
Xav: good morning beautiful.
Me: good morning ^_^
Xav: sleep well?
Me: yeah thanks to you ; )
Me: you?
Xav: like a baby
Xav: the gang wants to hang out.are you gonna come??
Me: definitely
Xav: do you mind me telling them about us?
Me: No I don't
Xav: great see you then gorgeous.
Me: see ya
I checked my other texts and as Xav said the gang wanted to hangout in the afternoon.
I went downstairs in my SpongeBob shirt-dress with some shorts and made myself some cereal.
I was about to take my seat when
" Babygirl? Where are you?" I heard Alex yell out and let me tell you something I hate people who yell in the morning. Like bitch we ain't deaf.
" Babyg-, oh there you are" he said as he saw me in the kitchen then he scanned me specifically my outfit and started laughing and I'm talking stomach crutching laughter.
"SpongeBob-really?" He said between laughter.
" Hahaha so funny " I said as I continued to eat my breakfast.
" Okay I'm fine now" he said wiping a tear then another look at me and laughing part two has began.
I sighed "you done?" I asked as he approached the table about to place his arm on it only to slip and fall on his butt making me laugh.
" Oh my Gaw-" despite his pain he continued to laugh as he looked at me. I wanted to sober up I really did but one look at him and I had tears in my eyes.
After 5 minutes of laughing we sobered up.
" So what are you doing here?" I said with a smile as I finished my cereal.
" I wanted to see Noah but couldn't find him so I settled for you" he said smirking.
" You wound my heart I can't believe I'm a second option for you" I said dramatically placing a hand on my chest.
" You wouldn't be if you didn't leave me for a stupid date" he said narrowing his eyes on me.
" Awww are you jealous?" I asked as a placed my bowl in the dishwasher and turned to him.
" I'm not jealous I'm disappointed two different things" he said crossing his arms like a stubborn child.
" Oh really please tell me why you are disappointed" I said smirking.
" You went on a date without the guy passing my test" he replied confidently.
" Your test?" I raised my eyebrow.
" Yes my test you can't just date anyone and me being the best carpooling buddy I'm going to make sure you date someone who deserves you" he said making me smile.
" Well I'm sure you will accept Xavier"
" Xavier who?" He asked then it clicked " you mean Xavier Xavier?" he asked widening his eyes.
" I'm sure it's Xavier Smith but sure" I told him shrugging.
" Do you like him babygirl? Or is it the dare making you do this?" He asked turning serious suddenly.
" It's a bit of both I guess" I said looking at him. He raised his eyebrow indicating for me to continue
" It's a win win situation really he happens to like me and if we date the other boys will back off and maybe in time I will have stronger feelings for him" I explained.
" You sure about this?" He asked holding my cheeks and looking in my eyes as I nodded.
" Just promise me you will be careful I don't want you hurt okay?" He said kissing my forehead.
" I promise" I said as he pulled away.
" But I'm must confess you aren't my second option " he grinned " you're my third and Ryan is the second." he said earning him a punch on the arm.
" Jerk" I said glaring at him.
" And this is why you are the third" he said rubbing his arm " you sure you aren't a boy?" He asked frowning.
" No dumbass" I said walking to the living room " I happen to have a black belt in karate" I added as I sat down on the sofa.
" No way I thought those were decorations in your room" he said making me snort.
" Why did you learn it though?" He asked as he reached for the remote and turned on the TV.
" When I was nine I almost got kidnapped and if it wasn't for a boy that was passing by I would have" I said remembering the boy that saved me.
" I felt so pathetic so I decided to never feel so helpless and started karate." I finished.
" Do you remember that boy?" He asked browsing through the channels.
" Yeah but I don't remember his name" I said " I was in shock that I didn't catch it " I said remembering how the boy beat my kidnappers with a baseball bat.
" Shame " he said " anyway what do you want to watch?" He asked turning to me.
" I'm good with anything actually just no documentaries" I said with a disapproving face.
" Who do you think i am to tourture anyone like that?" He asked exasperated as I chuckled.
We settled on the tonight show reruns. It was around noon when Noah joined us turns out he was at Jessica's-his girlfriend. I decided to get ready around 1 since we were meeting at 2 at Domino's.
I took a bath and decided to wear black jeans and a plain white shirt that's said ' I'm the girl boss' in blue with some vans.
I left with Alex around 1:40 PM.
We arrived earlier than the others and chose a booth.
After we settled the gang started entering one by one and Xavier came last sitting beside me and placed a kiss on my cheek making me blush.
This however got everyone's attention if their gaping meant indicated anything.
" Since when has this been going on?" Miguel asked catching up.
" Since Friday" Xavier replied.
" And you are dating now?" Brandon asked this time.
" Yes" I replied.
" How dare you date without passing MY test?" Ryan asked. 'So that's why he is Alex's second option' I thought.
" That's exactly what I asked" Alex interjected.
" What do you have to say for yourself?" Max asked as the guys crossed their arms narrowing their eyes on a nervous Xavier.
" Stop it guys" Lily said fighting a grin.
" Yeah besides you just made up those tests" I said glaring at them.
" Did not" Alex and Ryan said with an offended expression.
" Yeah right" I said rolling my eyes.
" Enough guys I'm hungry so let's order" Taylor said stopping our banter.
We ordered our pizzas and drinks as we continued to talk and I found out the reason Alex crashed into my car was because he happens to be afraid of cockroaches which he swears he saw before slamming into my car. That led to a lot of jokes on him.
" Hey everyone I'm big boy Alex who is scared of cockroaches." Brandon said with a high pitched voice making us howl again laughing.
" I don't sound like that" Alex glared.
" And you aren't afraid of cockroaches as well" Taylor said making us double over.
After teasing Alex for a good 10 minutes our food arrived. Soon we finished our food and just chilled untill it was time to leave. I kissed Xavier goodbye before driving home with a frowning Alex.
" You okay?" I asked but he had zoned out.
" Alex" I called a little louder making him snap out of it.
" Huhh?" He turned to me.
" I asked are you okay?" I asked concerned.
" Yeah I'm just tired" he said cracking a smile that didn't reach his eyes.
" You sure?" I asked again as I stopped outside my house's gates.
" I'm fine mom" he said rolling his eyes.
" Here I'm trying to be nice to you and this is how you repay me?" I said feigning shock " get out ungrateful brat" I added.
" With pleasure" he said opening the door with a smirk.
" This is the last time I'm giving you a ride jerk" I yelled at him with a grin.
" We will see about that babygirl" he said mirroring my grin before he entered.
Sunday passed uneventfully with Xavier sending me some sweet texts about how he missed me leaving me with a zoo in my stomach. Alex came by as well annoying the hell out of me as we watched the good doctor. He finally left after having dinner with my family since his parents were abroad and my parents insisted. I went to bed after cleaning the dishes and fell asleep.
The next day no boy dared to approach me so I cheered that the plan had worked. However there was no sign of Xavier the whole day. I texted him but got no response. I started to worry but I received a text saying he was fine and that he was coming tomorrow and I calmed down.
But the same thing happened the next day.
" Babygirl you okay?"Alex asked.
" Yeah why wouldn't I be?" I asked defensively.
" Well for one you have been zoning out, you barely speak and you are saying 'yes' to everything we say" Alex explained.
" And you just agreed that Alex is the most handsome specimen you have ever seen" Ryan added with a smirk.
" No need to let your jealousy blind you we all know I am, right babygirl?" He said with a grin turning to look at me.
I gave him an 'are you for real look' and said " no " with a serious look.
" You wound me my love and you wonder why you are my third option" Alex said sighing as Ryan laughed his ass off.
" The bigger question is why Ryan is your second option?" I asked.
" What? I'm your second option I thought I was the first" Ryan said with a look of betrayal after sobering up.
" I thought we had a bromance there" Ryan said sniffing " it's over between us and don't ever call me again" he said stomping away to our class while I tried to hide my laughter.
" Idiot " Alex said rolling his eyes and turning to me " now care to tell me what's worrying you " he asked.
" It's nothing really I'm just over thinking " I said looking anywhere but his eyes.
" It is something if you can't even maintain eye contact with me" he said stepping forward and cupping my cheeks.
" Is it Xavier? You know you can tell me anything" he said looking at me intensely.
" I know it's just-" I took a deep breath " I'm worried and frustrated " I finally said.
" I can't believe he is already making you feel like this in your first week as a couple" he said angrily.
" No no it's not like that I just haven't seen him since last week and I'm worried that something is wrong and I also..." I trailed off unable to speak of my insecurities.
" You also what babygirl?" He asked and I realized that I have accepted him calling me that.
" My last relationship ended with me being cheated on and heartbroken, I can't relive that Al." I said terrified and he pulled me in a hug.
" Babygirl if he as so much as look at another girl he isn't the one for you and you deserve only the best got it? Don't settle for less" he pulled away looking me in the eyes " okay?" He asked and I nodded.
" Good now let's go to class" he said taking my hand before pulling me along and for some reason I felt much better.
I got a text from Xav saying he is sorry but promise to be at school the next day and I replied threatening him if he doesn't come I will haunt him down.
It was Wednesday and I had just arrived at school with Alex but he had to leave me since coach wanted to speak to him before class. I stopped by my locker to get some books and was about to leave when a certain someone approached me.
" Hey Lina or is it hoe?" She said as she laughed with her minions.
" Rachel, how can I help you?" I sighed.
" Choose one boyfriend and stop being a bitch" she said placing an arm on her hip.
" Last time I checked I had one boyfriend and that's Xavier" I replied placing a hand on my hip as well.
" I wonder what Alex would say if he heard that" she asked smirking.
" Why don't you go ask him instead of damaging my eyes with your clown makeup?" I said smiling sweetly and heard snickers and saw a fuming Rachel clearly not what she expected me to say.
" You will pay for this bitch" she said clenching her teeth and walking away in a skirt too short for even a baby.
I was about to go to class when a pair of arms circled around my waist.
" Good morning beautiful" Xavier whispered in my ear causing butterflies to attack my stomach.
" Hi " I said turning in his arms with a smile and received a peck.
" I missed you" he said with a dazzling smile.
" I missed you too" I said hugging him " where were you?" I added.
" A relative of mine was admitted to the hospital and I had to take care of them" he said pulling back.
" Are they okay now?" I asked with concern.
" Yeah they are better" he said with a grim look " how have you been?" He asked changing the subject and I updated him on everything that has been happening but was cut short by the bell ringing.
" I will see you at lunch" he said kissing my pout and I nodded as he dropped me by my class.
Classes went by faster than usual with one guy asking me out receiving a nice 'no' from me. I stopped by my locker and saw a couple down the hallway with the boy pressing the girl against the lockers. I didn't pay them any mind until I heard the boy and the girl's voice.
" I want to tell you something" she said with a seductive smile.
" And what's that?" He said making me turn towards them and call out before I could stop myself.
" Alex?" I said then placed a hand on my big mouth. Why does it have its own brain? I almost groaned.
" Hey babygirl" he said turning to me with a smile " don't tell me you are spying on me" he teased with a smirk making me choke on air.
" No I was just passing by " I said then turned to Rachel " what do you want from him?" I asked with a glare.
" None of your business bitch" she said glaring back.
" Don't call her that" Alex said with a murderous look that made Rachel whimper. Alex walked to me and grabbed my hand and dragged me until we were in a completely empty hallway.
" So what was that?" He asked raising his eyebrow.
" What was what?" I asked trying to evade the subject.
" We can stay here for as long as it takes for you to tell me, I have no problem." He said crossing his arms.
" But I'm hungry" I groaned.
" Well better tell me why you were so defensive then" he said back.
I sighed " remember when I told you that Bryan cheated on me?" I asked to which he nodded " well she helped" I finished. He frowned then a look of realization passed on his face.
" I'm sorry I didn't know" he said apologetically.
" It's okay you can date who you want I just don't trust her" I said voicing my concerns.
" Is someone scared I will get my heart broken?" He cooed earning a slap on the arm.
" Don't worry I'm a big boy" he said chuckling.
" A big boy afraid of cockroaches alright" I said laughing and walking to the cafeteria as he groaned.
The day ended quickly but I didn't fail to notice Xavier's grim mood and he made me promise not to tell anyone about why he was absent. I tried to ask him more about it but he would just brush it off.
The next few days passed in a blur and Xavier seemed to be back to his normal self which was great. I continued to get asked out by one or two guys a day which was an improvement. Rachel however has been glaring at me non-stop and if looks could kill I would be at the center of Earth.
Today was Saturday and we had decided to go at the amusement park but then everything went horribly wrong.