Chapter 14- Heartbeat
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KAYLEE
Weird
Jayden have been acting really weird today, that's the word I would use to describe his actions.
He arrived at the apartment with no bad remarks or insults which was totally new to me. He didn't call me names as he used to but what made me more uncomfortable was his unyielded gaze, he has been staring intensely at me for a long time now.
I felt unease under his deep soul boring gaze. Last night with much contemplating I proffered to have a small trip to the park. I've never been to the amusement park, expecting a slur or a remark from him but nothing. I mean nothing came my way, what was wrong with him and why was he acting this way all of a sudden.
Is this some kind of game he plays that involves my emotions. This is getting really frustrating, when Jason suggested for us to split up he looked happy I could see a smile plastered on his red lip.
Why in the hell would Jason put me up with him?. Him of all people, Jayden of all members. He knew we don't get along then why?. And why in the world would he be so happy?
Why ! Why !! Why !!!. I wish someone had all answer to my question.
I wasn't paying much attention to my direction, deeply observing the game I've always wanted to try. I love archery, but never tried it. I watched as different couples played the game either ending up losing or winning a prize.
I sighed dreamily highly concentrated in my thoughts, bolted from the blue a large but soft fingers grasp my hand firmly and pulled me into a sharp tug. I yelp in surprise, closing my eyes tightly in shock. I swallowed hard trying to calm my stupid heart for some seconds.
Jayden released the hug and a frown spreads on my face not wanting to step away from his gentle comfort. His face was fuming in anger as he yelled at my carelessness. I had no idea when my eyes got watery and collided with his green-blue emerald eyes that seem to have a brisk reaction on him when his glare became soften tremendously and pulled me into a tight but soft hug again.
He tried to calm my raging hormones softly petting my head with his finger weaved around my hair. My stomach flutter involuntarily, my heart beat flying out of control from such close proximity.
I don't know where this is going but I like it. I just want to stay in his large arms wrapped around my small body, leaning into his warmth.
He asked what I was staring at and I pointed to the game centre sniffing. He smiled at me and said but paused and clasped his hand in mine making an eye contact with him gave me a goosebumps. His beautiful emerald eyes twinkling assured to never let me go. That made my heart fluttered more, my cheeks got hotter each seconds. He led me to the game centre waiting in line for our turn.
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"Don't worry, I will get it this time around", Jayden said defensively and snarled at the target.
I burst into laughter and replied " Jayden, you've been at it for ten minutes and you didn't win. What assurance will you give this time around that you'll win, why don't you let the queen reign", I slightly tiny my lips and chuckled at his deep concentration to win.
"No, I've never lost and I'm not going to", he snapped at me.
"Yeah like the last ten minutes you lost to a girl Jay", I teased him as his attention were on me giving me an irritated look.
"Jayden, let's play another game or go for a ride. I'm getting sick of this game", I said tentatively hoping for him to agree.
"No I promised to get you a prize and that's what I will do", he said determining which made him more sweeter.
At this moment, we've been at the archery game for twenty minutes which Jayden is literally the worst in it, he hasn't gotten a strike. While I got all five target in two minutes, he looks so cute deep focusing on winning me a prize. Fortunately, we are the only one trying the game.
"Okay okay, this will be your last chance. If you lose I will get to play", I proffered as his gaze met mine and nodded in agreement focusing back at his target.
The owners of the amusement arcade got tired of Jayden's regular losing and tantrums, he secretly pleaded with his eyes to get him away from his business.
"Arrrgggghhhh, why am I not winning?", yeah he hates losing that much which was why he is so hell bent on winning the game.
"It's okay Jay, there are countless games and rides why don't we try that", I offered complacently giving my infamous puppy eyes and pout.
"Fine", he mumbled as the owner breathed in relief.
"Thank goodness, now let me win you a prize", I've been eyeing the black and white panda to give to him cause it look adorable as him.
I got the panda and shoved it right into Jayden's arm. "Why did you give me this?", he lifted the ear of the panda holding it like an infected teddy.
Well, I'm offended
"Why, you don't want it", I asked fiercely.
"Nuh uh I want it. It looks loving thank you", he rushed out startled by the tone of my voice releasing a nervous chuckle.
"Good"
"Kaylee, please get me some cotton candy at the vendor", he requested his arm wrapped around the cute panda and drew my attention at the toll down the lane.
"Okay I will be back with your cotton candy your majesty", I left his side heading to the nearest candy toll. Waited in line for a few minutes, I bought two cotton candy the other for me, ambling back to him. He stood right in front of the arcade grinning happily with his hands at the back and his panda on deck.
"Here is your cotton candy", I directed it to him but he refused to take it that's when I noticed he must be hiding a thing from me "what's in your hand"
"I have a surprise for you and you gotta cherish it", he said suddenly with a little blush and shoved a white cute large teddy bear to me.
"Do you like it?", he asked shyly with a slight blush on his cheeks, his fingertips running through his dark kohl-black hair.
Where did the mighty and arrogant Jayden go to. And how did he all of a sudden become this cute and sweet bunny in front of me.....
"No", he frowned and scoffed
"I love it Jay, it's so cute and fluffy", I cooed cuddling the bear and he grinned cheesy.
"But wait ....how did you get the bear. Did you finally get the targets?", I said my voice laced with curiosity as he collected the cotton candy.
He chuckled nervously rubbing his hand together "Don't tell me you bought the bear Jay, how could you do such", I spoke with a little disappoinment.
"Let's go Kaylee, it doesn't matter whether I bought it or won it after all I got you the prize I promised either by crook or hook. And you should know Lee, I hate losing", he said making my frown deepening. I sighed and gave up due to the fact that his present is cute.
He grasped my shoulder and picked his panda ambling to our next ride. I suggested rollercoaster for our next ride "Let's go for a ride, beautiful", he said and I blushed at his comment.
(A couple of hours later)
Since I utterly love food and I'm in love with food. We decided to have our lunch at an Australian Restaurant called 'Rockpool', I've never tried an Australian recipe before.
I jumped excited for the food being served, we ordered for Angie Hong's Grilled Marinated Lamb Chops, my eyes sparkled in happiness at the waitress who served our plates.
"Yah Kaylee, do you always appear excited about food and why", Jason said his voiced laced with amusement.
"I originally love food a lot. I get to eat so much but still remain the same weight I don't get fat for eating great amount of food. The same with my mom, I guess it runs in our gene", I responded shrugging.
'ooh' came out from their mouth and saying nothing.
I ate my food despite my hair interrupting my precious moment with my lunch. It keeps getting in the way of me and this delicious looking meal.
When we were done with our lunch, we ordered for dessert. I personally chose the menu cause my favorite flavored dessert is Chocolate. So I ordered for a Walnut, Chocolate and Whiskey tart and expresso with whip cream
Jayden sat at my front as I slowly took in his appearance. He raised his head staring intensely at me, his emerald sparkling eyes pierced right into my soul and that sent tingles into my spine as I slightly shivered.
He had a kohl-black hair and a sythe- shaped eyebrows. His Roman nose and a half done cheekbones sat above his oaken jaw. His wrestler's shoulder were part of his burly physique. Not too big not too small, just perfect.
Handsome is an understated word
His entrancing spankling emerald eyes. Sloe - shaped, they could shine as bright as the evening star when they were a light with joy.
I was bewitched under his steady gazed. I shifted uncomfortable turning my attention back to my desert in view.
I could still feel his heated gaze on my head, having an hard time swallowing my dessert.
It's not like I was checking him out right !!!!
'Right, you weren't at all . Do you even mean that?', my subconscious asked sarcastically. Okay okay fine- I was freaking checking him out. He is so hot and sexy how couldn't I, how can I forget his musky expensive and inviting cologne.
"Hey, don't eat your hair", he grumbled, his eyes dazzle with wonder flicker with curiosity.
"Arghh, It's annoying and keeps getting in the way of my dessert. Then what do you want me to do?", I snapped at him frustrated.
I heavily sighed and remembered I have a hair tie in my bag. I tend to tie my hair up but was interrupted by Jayden's comment.
"Don't tie up your hair, I like it down", he said stopping my hand in the air with my hair weaved around my fingers.
I looked at him with a confused look by his sentence. "Jeez I told you if you weren't listening Mr, I said it was getting in the way of my dessert. Or do you want me to cut it off", I screamed out making Jayden's emerald eyes widened in disbelief. The members watched entertained not interfering, I will get them back for this later.
"Don't you dare cut your hair. You look more beautiful with your hair down", he complimented randomly making my heart flutter. Okay, this is getting really really weird.
"Guys, can you please tell me why Jayden is acting all weird today. It's getting scary", I asked, Jayden smiled and the rest shrugged their shoulders leaving me more confused and complicated.
"Ryan, Jayden haven't annoyed or insulted me. Isn't that weird enough or is it just me, guys just tell me please. When we were at the amusement park he hugged me, Jayden Terrance hugged me, we had countless of fun without his moody or snobby remarks. Isn't his behavior strange enough like what's wrong with him, is he by any chance sick or he has an incurable disease that makes him moody", his smile widened and they laughed at my reaction.
Argghhh, This is really odd and out of the ordinary.....
"I'm trying to be nice here, do you have a problem with it?", he asked smirking.
"Yes, very much. And Justin did you by any chance did see Jayden, I can't seem to find him anywhere", they all stared at me with perplexed look.
"What do you mean, am right in front you!!", Jayden defended glaring at me.
"I meant to say, I haven't seen the arrogant jerk face for a day now", I said searching around the restaurant with celebrities and influential people.
"I don't get you, jayden is right here who are you searching for?", Theo exclaimed looking around.
"This is not Jayden, more like his look alike or secret twin brother. The real arrogant jerk face Jayden wouldn't complimented me more or less speak to me with no bad remarks or insults. Is that even possible!!", I cried out from such strong emotions.
They are laughed "That was really funny, Kaylee", Justin chuckled.
Jayden scowled "You're indeed a stupid woman, just don't tie up your hair", he warned acting like he is reprimanding a ten years old child for cursing.
"THEN HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO EAT, DUMBASS", I shouted so loud that the customer were wondering and murmuring. I had to whispered a sorry to them, giving the handsome waiters an apology look.
"Wait- I have an idea jason let's switch seat", he requested Jason who is presently sitting next to me.
"What!! no no don't leave me don't leave my side, he is gonna try to bully me", I acted out grasping Jason's arm around mine tightly.
Jayden rolled his eyes and said "Bird brain, I'm trying to help you here. Now Jason let's switch seats", I stared at Jason with pleading eyes he shrugged as he removed my hand around his and switch seats with Jayden.
"What now, what are you planning to do?", I snarled at him.
"You'll see", he paused and gathered my hair in his large hand lifting it up. "Now can you eat?. I hope it's better",he grinned showing his boyish sparkling teeth.
"Awwnnnn, when did you become so sweet. Which is none of my business actually", I slurred and took a spoon of my walnut chocolate tart.
"Anyway, I like this better. Thanks Aden", I mumbled and he froze when I said that including the members.