Tomorrow is finally the weekend, which means I should get ready to pack my stuff. The training camp is held tomorrow and we're supposed to get picked up at four in the morning. Which was too early for my sake, but you gotta love basketball. 'Oh the things I do for the things I love'
Groaning I dragged myself to my room as I finished washing the dishes and I went upstairs, sliding the wardrobe door, I pulled some hanged shirts, hoodie, shorts and then some socks.
We were only going away for five days, so I just grabbed a few things. Lifting all in one pile, I tried walking to my bed, but the things had to wobble, and unfortunately, I tripped on my folders that were scattered and the pile went flying out of my hand.
"Argh!" I groaned.
Sarah had just passed but went to take a peek inside.
"Neat," she commented.
"Sarah help." I pleaded I could imagine her rolling her eyes at me but she let herself in and picked up the clothes and began to fold them on my bed.
"Go get your bag," she instructed and I went to the top shelf to get it.
Placing the bag on the bed, I helped her fold. "What are you going to do over the weekend?" I asked.
"Nothing."
"Great, you can hang out with Danial then.'' I smiled smugly.
Sarah stopped what she's doing and looked up as her brows creased. "What? No. I'm fine." she hastily replied.
"Oh come on he's a good guy, and I know you feel some kind of attraction towards him. So why not? And you won't be sulking all day cuz I'm not here." I nudged her joking.
She rolled her eyes. "Whatever."
"Great that's final, you're going,"
Sarah ignored me.
"Yeah?" knowing I would have kept on pestering her she said a quick 'yes'.
Getting up I went to grab my phone and went to text Danial
Akira: Boy now's your chance!
Danial: owe u, i'll send them cookies before u go
Akira: aye thx, that's my soon to be brother in law;)
Ever since the first time they met, I knew Sarah had a slight admiration for Danial. Sometimes I see her smiling to herself while texting on her phone or even laughing, but she wouldn't admit it. And of course, Danial was always straight forward towards her, especially when he kept on flirting with her.
Having our families always together, I've grown to know Sarah isn't a girl who would easily date, or even have any fun with her. She's always so put together, and serious.
But growing up with her I know even if she scares the guys off, there are so many other guys chasing after her, who wouldn't, Sarah's a beauty, pale skin, an ideal slender body, tall figure, rosy lips, black raven hair. She could even be a model without putting much effort into it if she wanted to.
I've always thought she's a princess, but so cold she pushes everyone away. But our mothers always try to put us together seeing we're the exact opposite, thinking we'd fit like a puzzle piece but did it bother Sarah?
Of course, it did, I would always bug her to play with me, pester with questions and that instantly annoys her. And somehow she manages to warm up, and she's basically my nth nagging mum, and it annoys me sometimes, but I'm glad she opened up a bit. Even with her usual blunt words, she's way different then the Sarah I used to know back then, she changed, and it amazed everyone.
Now I want to make her feel more loved, and that is why I am going to make Sanial sail. That's right, a combo of Sarah and Danial, she never seems to realise she enjoys his company, I could see her smile and even secretly glance at him, and she would blush too. BLUSH!
Who is this person, I thought. Even I have never seen her getting flustered, ever , no one could break the ice princess, but I'm so glad Danial's the one making her happy, I can feel he's the right guy, and he's the exact opposite of her too, which makes it even better.
Snickering, I went back and placed the device on my light stand, getting up, I went to take two pairs of shoes and tucked them in the two sides of the duffel bag.
"You should get to sleep now, you'll have to wake up early tomorrow anyway, and I doubt you'd wake up in time," Sarah spoke as she finished zipping the bag.
"Yeah yeah." I waved her off. Slinging the bag over I went to place the bag in the living room then went back to bed.
"Night." Sarah turned off the light and went off to her room.
Snuggling back to bed I got my phone out.
Girl Group:
Dew: So they're picking up at my place first?
Cloe: Yes
Lyn: You better wake up in time dew
Cass: I doubt that bahahaha
Zora: like you'd wake up dew? ;)
Dew: shudup
Akira: yoo
Ava: Akira...
Akira: yea...
Ava: Why are you still up?
Akira: i just finished packing hehe
Lyn: hun go to sleep, ur too young to be up this late
Akira: i'm not a kid anymore, mum :(
Cloe: Girls go to bed! If you ain't up and ready tomorrow we'll see what happens
Akira: bye:')
Dew: wheres Della?
Zora: prob asleep rit now
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3:34
Yawning, I got up with Sarah munching on MY cookies while blasting on rock music AGAIN. 'I'm so going to delete those songs later' I thought at the moment I brushed my teeth.
Strolling up my closet I just changed into a tank top, hoodie, jogger and some thick socks, because I was fully aware it'd get super cold in the morning, and I just wanted to be comfy since I'll snooze back in the bus.
I got a phone call from Cloe saying that they'll arrive any minute.
Grabbing my headphone, phone and cap shoved it into my duffel bag. The cookies Danial made were also packed in.
Lastly, slipping on my slip-on sandals, I went to hug Sarah whilst she patted my head, bidding goodbye, and went to open the door, but someone in front of me caught me by surprise.
"Jo?" The guy was about to press the buzzer bell thingy.
"Hey! Come on." He easily took my duffel bag slinging it on his shoulders.
Dazed, I froze in place, shaking my head. Recalling last night where I 'accidentally' called me. Even though we got to talk, but just the memory of accidentally calling him haunted me, i was embarrassed even though I shouldn't be. 'What is wrong with me…'
I snapped out, rushing beside and I glanced at him, noticing his hair was way shorter than before.
'Did he trim his hair?' Then I recall the photo Danial showed me 'Holy shit' my insides churned, as the heat crept up my cheeks. We were about to enter the lift, I quickly tug my hood on, letting my fringe cover part of my face, trying to hide the blossom blooming.
Gladly the lift stopped at the lobby, not wanting to take any longer, I quickened my pace and raced out into the bus.
"Good morning Aki- You ok?" Cloe question my extra flustered face.
Nodding rapidly I tried to even my breathing, searching around, I realised that I was the last person to pick up which indicates that there were only two seats left.
Me hoping that Jo would sit with Andra or anyone else, as I strolled until I reached the back. Gulping, I eyed the pair of empty seats near the window. 'Argh, this must be the three's doing' referring to Andra, Cass and Dew.
Sliding in, I tried to fall asleep pacing towards the window, curling up and hugging my knee to avoid any awkward tension I might make. Hearing footsteps, I heard Jo slipping beside me, he sighs.
"Akira?" he called.
My heartbeat faster, shutting my eyes lightly as I tried to make my sleep believable. Hearing another sigh, some light piece of warm fabric was placed on me, I just let it be as it was providing more warmth on this cold morning.
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Being woken up by a light shake on my shoulder, the sky that recently was dark has been lit up by the soft blaze of the sun and the roads weren't filled with tall intimidated buildings anymore, all I see was patches of grass, working farmers and tractor.
"Feeling hungry." a voice snapped me out of gaze.
Turning to the side, Jo was standing and leaned in, sure he wasn't that close, but his actions made a slight tint on my cheeks.
Now I realise that Jo was holding up to two paper bags. "Uh yeah," I spoke trying to blink away the redness.
Getting back in his seat he handed me the container. "Thank you." I chirped as I went to see what was breakfast.
Opening the paper bag, there were 2 slices of sandwich, fruits and water. "Ooo, cucumbers." I pointed to myself.
"Yeah." Jo chuckled.
Glancing back at him, he was facing me and somehow got to sit crossed legged with his chin leaned on his hand that was on his knees, he had a smile plastered on his face, as if my heart couldn't flutter even more than it has, oh but it did.
'Jo, how are you doing this to me?' I groaned in thought. Just then Dew passed behind and went slapping Jo's head.
"Stop being a creep you weirdo, you're too obvious." Dew snickered, making me choke on the water and cough.
Jo went glaring at Dew who was cackling by now then helped pat my back as his eyes softened.
"Just ignore her, you OK?" I nodded, still not able to speak, I knew i'll start stuttering and eventually embarrass myself, we went back finishing our food.
We were still in the countryside, and after going to the girls and have a chat, we all got bored, well I did, Cloe is on her phone typing, Dew is making fun of Andra, Cass is also in her phone, Della is dozing off, and Lyn in reading her novel.
Getting back in my seat, Jo, Alex and William were chatting to who knows what. Looking out the window I went up to stare at the sky, but the blaring sun was too bright. It stung my eyes, and I couldn't even see it properly.
Slouching back in the seat I sigh.
By then Jo was finished with his conversation and sat back. "Want one?" He offered an earphone.
Seeing that I wasn't going to do anything I went and took it since it was an earphone we had to shift closer than before.
"You know you can just lean," Jo spoke startlingly.
Sure it was quite uncomfortable in this position, but leaning on him?
I was hesitant at first but gave in, and let me tell you, my heartbeat 5 times faster than before, his scent hit me, it's alluring yet calm. 'I wonder what cologne he uses' I thought because it was addicting.
Trying to act as normal as I could I shifted a bit so I could see Jo's phone screen. He had a movie started and it looks like the new movie that was released a few weeks ago.
"What's that?" I asked.
"Hmm I forgot what it's called but it's about a group of people getting sucked in a game," he explained.
In some parts of the movie a few humorous scenes were making Jo laugh or chuckle, and me leaning on his arm, I could feel the vibration as it happened, and hearing his laugh I just realised how contagious it was, making me laugh back and the butterflies went flying everywhere in my stomach. 'How can he do something simple but make me flutter easily'
As the movie ended we were both feeling drowsy, at least I was, and slowly I was sent to dreamland with his scent lingering nearby.