Walking into his apartment I noticed the ominous vibe that the dark colours and the quiet nirvana playing in the background gave off but chose to ignor it. I look at Alex who was watching me closely. I raised my eyebrows and he shruged in respons. He raised his hand in a "follow me" motion. We walked into his kitchen and he opened his fridge and pulled out two beers.
"Beer?" He asked, his eyes dancing with some inside joke.
"Yeah," I responded "nice place. Much like mine different kitchen and livingroom layout though." I continued. He nodded and took a sip of his beer handing me mine. He seemed lost in thought as I took a sip of my beer, it wasn't the best ever, but what more could you expect from a high school student. Finally he spoke his voice slightly husky mixing oddly with his slight accent.
"How old are you? Your new here but your in the same classes as me." He questioned. I smiled and shook my head. Despite being quite dull sometimes I had made the right choice to go to early college in high school leaving me on the fast track to graduating.
"I grew up in accelerated classes and took honor's in high school along with my early college. So im a good year or two ahead of where i am supposed to be. However to answer you question I am almost 20. My birthday is in, like, 2 weeks. I graduated at 18 and took a well deserved year off." I finished feeling slightly embarrassed because my rambling was a little to detailed.
He smiled obviously happy with my answer, wether because I was flustered or because I am closer to his age then expected. "How old are you?" I ask.
He smiles "22." He answered simply. I wish I had that level of "cool". To be honest I usually do but he for some reason throws me off kilter. I chuckle at the thought. He gives me another questioning look, I only smile in return. He shakes his head and make a giggle like laugh. We sit in companionable scilence for a few seconds or minutes, I'm lost in my thoughts and he seems to be the same. Breaking the silrnce first he asks me a question.
"Was that guy, Connor, your boyfriend?" I laugh and shake my head. Smiling I contemplate how to word my thoughts. I try to imagine me or Connor and failed abysmally. Much less us together. I could however picture Connors laugh if i told him about Alex's question. Alex clears his throat.
"Lila?" I smile again.
"No, I don't do the 'boyfriend' thing. It's to complex and time consuming for me. I just want to live my life while I can you know? I didn't tell him that I really don't do the boyfriend thing because I cant love anyone. How are you supposed to love someone when you can't love yourself?
"Oh." Is all he said ending the conversation. He looked dubious. Which in return made me feel the same undecided feeling. I break the now uncomfortable scilence.
"What about your friend? Are you two dating?" I ask.
"No. I dont do the whole dating thing either." He responded. I released a breath I had not realised I was holding. He smirked and looked at me through his lush lashes. I had not noticed before but he had a certain feminine. He was obviously well built and muscular, but he was also lanky with an androgynous face. He had dark blue eyes. Beautiful, dark, lush lashes. He had artful, manicured, thick brows. And a jaw line to die for. He tilted his head slightly in question. He obviously wanted to know why I was starting.
"You have an atractive androgynous face." I answered his unspoken question truthfully. His smile lit his face and he obviously took it as a compliment. I wondered idly if he was pan, or bi. This train of though made me think about my own sexuality. Damn I haven't been with a girl for a while. I should get on that. I giggle at the thought and he raises his artful eyebrow but talks before I can explain.
"It's getting late so unless you wanted to go to my bedroom I think you should leave." His eyes were dark and he was looking at me through his lashes again. I sighed and contemplated the pro's and con's. Finally deciding he was the kind of guy who liked the chase. I told him I had a paper to finish for a class and refused his provocative offer. Damn how bad do I want to just say yes, but I have to have self control. The chase for these kind of relationships is almost the best part.
"I'll walk you to the door." He responded. After walking to the door he closed the space between us and whispered.
Alex's POV
"It's getting late so unless you wanted to go to my bedroom I think you should leave." I say and give her a dark look. I see my look mirrored in her face and know this will be an easy conquest. Just a few second after my question I see a resolve fall over her flawless features. She knows I like the chase. I can tell. She shakes her head.
"Sorry, i have a paper tomorrow." She lies and im surprised. She has a lot of self control. The chase for these kind of relationships is almost the best part.
I'll walk you to the door." I respond. After walking her to the door I close the space between us and whisper.
"I do like the chase," I read her face and continue "The chase for these kind of relationships is almost the best part." I tell her my exact thoughts. She sighs and slowly raises her hand to the door knob behind her. She opens the door and steps back.
"Have a nice night, Alex" she says and I smirk.
"Sweet. Dreams. Lila." I say each word like its my last knowing it will drive her crazy. She shighs again. Turns and walks to her door. She's still wearing her silk bathrobe and I can see her thicc curves perfectly as she walks away. Damn this is going to be fun.
Authors note
Hey ladies, gents, and my non binary friends. Thanks for reading. Hope you guys liked the length, I think its going to be the one i stick with. Sorry for being kind of a tease this chapter😂. Hope you guys enjoyed.