After cleaning the mess I made,I washed myself and then left the bathroom. I changed into a pair of pink pyjamas. I left the room and went downstairs to the living room where Alex was still seated with his legs crossed on the couch.
I walked over to where he was and he turned his gaze at me, following each of my movements as i approached him.
"Liv I-"I pounced on him immediately and began to hit him. I was beyond angry at how he made me embarrass myself.
"Asshole,are you happy now,see how you embarrassed me!"I yelled as I continued hitting him. Well I thought I had the upper hand until he flipped me over on the couch with him now on top of me.
"Hey get off me fatso!"I squeaked.
"Fatso?"He gasped.
"Get off me Fatso!"I attempted to tell but instead it came out as a pout.
"I'm not fat!Take that back"He commanded.
"Never....Fatso"I teased. I was enjoying this way more than I thought I would. Just the look on Alex's pretty face gave me the satisfaction I needed.
Of course he isn't fat but he has all those muscles making him so big against my tiny self.
"Call me that one more time and I'll...."
"Fatso"
"You didn't just call me that!"He feigned surprise.
"Fatso...fatso...fatso"I sang.
"I'm warning you Liv, I'll murder you here"If I didn't know better, I'd have thought he was hurt but Alexander Williams can never be hurt, he's a self centered moron.
"Fatso"I teased.
"Call me that one more time and I'll tickle the flesh out of your bony skin"
"You wouldn't dare"I gasped.
"Try me"He smirked.
"Fat..."Just before I could complete the words,the doorbell rang.
"Who the fuck could that be"Alex groaned as he came off me. I stood up beside him staring blankly at him.
"Are you expecting a visitor?"I questioned.
"If I was,would I have asked who the fuck it is?"He scowled.
"Then who could it be?"I asked.
"Why are you asking me,go and ask the person"He sat down back on the couch.
"Fuck you"I said as I made my way to the door.
"Soon baby"I heard him say in response.
I pulled the door open,not bothering to check who it was.
"Blake?"I asked, staring at the blonde boy standing in front of the door. He looked like something from a horror movie. His hair was all over the place. His clothes were torn with blonde stains,his hands were bruised and he had a cut on his lips with a huge purple bruise on his eye.
"What happened to you?"I questioned as I took in his appearance.
"I got into a fight with a few people, it's nothing"He said.
"And they beat you up like this?"I asked.
"It's nothing,I deserve it"He said and I didn't argue.
He actually deserves it.
"Liv...can I talk to you?"He asked. All the anger I felt towards him were taken over by pity and worry.
"Come in"I told him as I stepped away from the door, paving way for him to enter the house. I shut the door behind him as we went into the living room.
"Holy shit!who did this to you"Alex exclaimed as we approached him. He stood up immediately as he took in Blake's appearance.
"Alex I think he should freshen up first before we interrogate him"I told Alex.
"Of course,come on man"Alex said and let him upstairs to his room while I waited on the couch.
After about twenty minutes,they came back downstairs. Blake was now dressed in one of Alex's black t-shirt and grey sweatpants.
"Hey guys, I'll make something for us to eat"I stood up and they both nodded in response as I left for the kitchen.
I opened the cupboard and took out a few spices. I turned on the gas cooker and set the pan on fire as I prepared noodles.
After about ten minutes,I served the hot plates of noodles on the dinning. I went back to the living room where Alex and Blake were busy discussing.
"Hey guy..um..I made noodles"I informed them.
"Okay, we'll be with you shortly"Alex told me and I nodded in response as I turned back and left for the kitchen. I cleaned up the mess I made while cooking and washed the dirty dishes. I went back to the dinning and settled down, waiting for them both.
After a few minutes them came to the dinning. Alex sat beside me while Blake sat down on the other side of the table.
"Took you guys long enough"I commented as I took out my fork.
"Sorry...we were talking about something"Blake said and I decided to keep quiet. I didn't wanna discuss anything to ruin the perfect dinner I was having.
"This tastes amazing"Alex complimented. I could tell he only said that to lighten up the mood. The noodles didn't even taste that good. I'm not much of a chef when it comes to noodle making.
"Thanks"I simply said as I took a bite of my chicken.
The rest of the meal was eaten in awkward silence as no one knew what to even say. I was somewhat glad.
After eating,Alex and I cleared the dishes and tidied up the whole place before we all relocated back to the living room.
"So....Blake can you tell me what you're doing here?"I said a little bit harsher than I intended to.
"Um....I....Liv....I know I was a dick to you the other day and I'm sorry about that"He apologized.
I'd have kicked him right out of my house the moment I saw him at my front door but because of the humanity I have and the condition he was in I decided against it.
"Sorry?you weren't a dick..."
"Oh thank goodness I knew...."
"You're a double shitted face moron"I completed and Alex gave me a 'Are you for real' Stare which I ignored.
"Liv,I know you're still angry with me and I'm sorry about what I did,I was just....I don't know...I can't defend myself but I'm really sorry,I just didn't realize my feelings then until now, trust me I really like Zoey and I've been trying to get her to talk to me since but she keeps ignoring my calls and avoiding me. She doesn't even reply my texts"He said. If I didn't know better I'd have thought he was sincere.
"Well you decide that and even more,if I were the one I would block you and if you even dare come close to me I'll beat you up to such an extent that you wouldn't dare show your stupid face in front of anyone ever again"I yelled,my temper rising.
"Liv please...I know I deserve whatever you just said but please I really like her"He said desperately.
"Like?you like her? are you even listening to yourself?"I was getting disgusted.
"I can't call my feelings for her love but I'm very certain that I like her"He said.
"Look Blake, that's not how things work,I don't want you anywhere near Zoey again to hurt her...."
"I promise you Liv,I won't ever hurt her again"He assured me.
"Promises are meant to be broken"I informed him.
"Not all promises are to be broken"He told me.
"Well...."
"Common Liv,why must you be a pussy all the time, he's trying to make amends, can't you just give him a chance"Alex flared.
"Hey Mr,no one invited you into this conversation,keep your stupid dick off it"I yelled.
"The dick you're so dying to have"I heard him mutter but I chose to ignore him.
"Look Blake, it's late already so I'll let you stay in one of the guest rooms for the night,by the time I wake up tomorrow morning,let it be that you're gone,I think Zoey deserves better than you"I said and stood up.
"I know...but I really love her"He stated.
"Didn't you just say that you can't consider your feelings for her as love?so what's with the love drama now?look let me tell you,girls like Zoey and I don't do boys like you,so if you'll excuse me, I'll be in my room"I said and left without another word.
Just as I was walking down the stairs,I heard footsteps coming behind me. I turned to see Alex approaching me.
"What is it Alex?"I asked.
"Liv,I know I'm in no place to be saying this cause I'm equally as bad as him...."
"No, you're not equally as bad as him, you're way worse than him"I corrected.
"Okay,whatever. But look Liv,I know my best friend very well and he'd never lie,if he says he likes her then he does, don't be too harsh on him, he's realized his mistakes and I can tell that Zoey still likes him so just give him another chance"He said.
"Why do you make it sound like I'm the one he's begging, I'm in no place to even make that decision, it's Zoey's decision to make,so he should be telling her all this and not me,I have no business with all of this"I informed him.
"Yeah I know..but you're her friend and she listens to you,please just talk to her"He said.
"I've told you Alex, I'll..."
"Liv please"I heard Blake's voice and I looked across the stairs to see him approaching us.
"I've told you both already,I have no business with this nonsense,you can talk to Zoey,if she accepts you back,fine,but as for me, I'm out"I informed them.
"But she doesn't wanna talk to me"He said.
"Who's fault is it?You boys always think you can have your way,you hurt us and then you think that a simple apology can fix it all. When a glass is broken, it's impossible to put the pieces back to the way it was before,same thing applies to the heart. When you break someone's heart, it's hard to get it back to the way it was"I told him.
"But it's not impossible right? please Liv,help me,I really I'm sorry, I'll do anything to win her back,I know I don't deserve her but I'm that selfish"He said.
"I don't..."
"Come on Liv,just look at him,he is really desperate, you and I both know that Zoey still has feelings for him, just give him a chance"Alex said.
"I don't know Alex..."
"Please"Alex gave me a sympathetic look...more like pathetic.
"Fine,last chance,if he screws up this time I'll have both your asses for dessert"I told them.
"Oh thanks a lot Liv,I owe you one"Blake smiled.
"And what about me?"Alex grimaced.
"I owe you too"He smirked.
"Come hear dude!"Alex said and took him into his arms, hugging him.
"I'll act like that did not just happen"I informed them as they pulled away.
"What? can't two friends hug each other?"Alex questioned.
"Yeah but it seems weird for boys"I informed him.
"So it's only cool when girls do it?"He raised his eyebrows.
"Umm....yeah"I laughed.
"Come on bro,let me show you to the guest room"Alex informed him.
"Yeah"Blake responded as they both left.
I stepped forward and pulled the door handle open as I entered my bedroom.
***
"Come on Alex, we'll be late!"I yelled from the living room.
For a guy,he takes too long to get ready.
"Coming!"He yelled back and I sighed in response.
"He takes his time to dress like a woman"Blake laughed.
"Yeah, he's that annoying"I laughed and we both turned out gazes back to the stairs as Alex ran down towards our direction.
"Sorry I took long"Alex said.
"Remind me never to wait for him again"I joked and Blake laughed.
"Come on let's go"Alex said as he grabbed his keys from the table.
"Blake,will you come with us?"I asked.
"I don't think I can go to school today in this condition"He said.
"Oh....Ok Alex will drop you off at home"I told him.
"No, I'm with my car, remember? I'll manage on my own"He informed me.
"Okay"I said and we all left the house.
Just as I was about to step into Alex's car, Blake's called from behind, stopping me.
"Liv"
"Yeah"
"Tell Zoey that I love her"He said and I nodded in response as I got into the car.
"He's something isn't he?"Alex chuckled as I put on my seatbelt. I don't normally put on seatbelt but since I'll be riding in a car driven my the most reckless driver I've ever seen,I had to.
At times I wonder how the hell he got a driver's license when he's so reckless but I'm in no place to judge since I got mine illegally since I wasn't of age yet.
Alex sped up down the road, ignoring all the warnings he was getting from driver's and passers by. Seriously,this guy earns a lot of curses from his driving but he couldn't care less.
We arrived in school in no time and I let out a breath I had no idea I was even holding.
Alex parked the car in an empty space at the parking lot and I unbuckled my seatbelt. I pulled open the door handle and stepped out of the car. I slammed the door shut behind as I waited for Alex.
I walked down towards the school building alongside Alex who kept pissing me off the whole time.
I spotted my friends from afar and then I made my way towards them, leaving Alex behind.
"Hey girl"They both said together as they saw me approach them.
"Hi girls"I smiled cheerfully.
"Hey why the hell did you leave me behind!"I heard Alex's annoying voice.
I turned to face him "Since when do we hang out together in school?"I questioned, folding my arms.
"Since.....that doesn't matter,why did you walk away like that"He squealed dramatically.
"Fuck off Alex, can't you see that I'm busy here"I scoffed.
"Busy?... you...."
"Alex I'll chop off your balls if you don't stop pestering me"I warned.
"Oh come on Liv...he just wants to hang out"Zoey said.
"Hang out?since when did we start hanging out in school?"I crossed my arms
"Since you declared your undying love for me"He smirked.
"Can't you be any less annoying?"I said at the same time my friends exclaimed "You did!"
"No I didn't, Alex is just being annoying"I told them.
"Hey....we both know you want me around you"He said.
"What kind of drug are you high on this time?"I asked.
"Love drug, tested and trusted"He informed me.
"You're mad Alex,very mad"I said and took my friends away with me as we headed for our private classroom.
***
"Zoey can I talk to you?"I asked.
"Sure, what's up?"She smiled.
"It's about Blake"I informed her.
"If this is about me getting back together with him then my answer is no,I don't wanna talk to him"She said.
"Come on Zoe, you don't know how much he had to beg me to get me agree to it"I told her.
"I really don't wanna talk about that dickhead right now Liv,he hurt me more than I deserve and I can't forgive him"She said.
"You still love him don't you?"I asked.
"I don't wanna discuss this right now Liv"She said.
"Answer me Liv,you love him right?"I asked.
"Of course I do but how does that matter, it's over between both of us"She said.
"Well,with the little I've learnt about love,I know love means forgiveness,if you love someone you have to be ready to forgive because there's always a high possiblity of being hurt and broken hearted. Most of the greatest love stories you've ever heard about will show you that love comprises of Forgiveness, tolerance, commitment,trust,loyalty...and whatever shit I don't know about. Point is,the guy wants to make amends, trust me, I've seen it in his eyes and I know he really wants you back,just give him one last chance"I told her.
"I don't know Liv...this is...."
"Come on Zoe, just another chance"I persuaded.
"You sure about this?"She questioned with an unsure expression.
"98%"I told her.
"What happens to the remaining 2%?"She asked.
"That's the amount of possiblity of how unsure I am,I can't guarantee you that he'd never hurt you again but I can assure you that he has feelings for you,it might not be love or might not be as strong as the way you feel for him but I'm certain that his feelings are genuine"I told her truthfully.
"I don't know.... I'm scared"She said.
"Look Zoe, it's all up to you,give it some thought and follow your heart,if you really wanna be with him then I support you and if not, I'll still stand by you,but I think you should give him another chance,every one deserves another chance no matter how bad whatever they did is"I told her.
"Okay.... I'll think about it"She said.
"You should do that soon,I don't want some mad nigga showing up at my house by 8pm, looking like something from a horror movie with bruises all over"I laughed.
"What do you mean by bruises?"She asked.
"I don't know....he said he got into a fight with someone, he's really injured"I told her.
"What?where is he now?"She exclaimed.
"Probably in his house"I informed her.
"Shit,I have to go!"She squeaked as she grabbed her bag and left before I could say anything.
"What's up with her?"Jane asked as she came into the class with a pack of cornflakes, eating it raw.
Her choice of food always amuses me.
"I told her about Blake and she ran off"I said to her as she sat beside me.
"What about Blake?"She asked as she stuffed a handful of cornflakes into her mouth.
"You really want me to start talking again?"I rolled my eyes.
"Good thing I have my listening ears,now spill"She said with a mouthful of cornflakes.
I rolled my eyes and told her everything while she kept giving muffled replies with her mouth filled with cereal.
"Are you even listening?"I asked. I was getting pissed.
"Of course...yeah...you were saying...."
"I don't think so"I glared at her.
"Hey girls"I heard Alex's voice. I turned to see him approaching us.
"What do you want Alex?"I asked.
"Can't I come and say hello?"He smirked as he sat down beside me.
"Hey I didn't say you could sit!"I squeaked.
"I didn't ask"He smirked, making me even angrier.
"What are you doing here Alex?"I asked.
"What does it look like I'm doing?"He questioned back.
"Annoying me"I informed him.
"Correct"He smiled.
"Alex I'm already pissed, don't get me angry"I warned him.
"Awww,why is my babydoll upset?"He teased.
"Just look at Jane"I told him and he looked at her with a disgusted look.
"Who the hell eats cornflakes raw?"He shot her a nasty look.
"Hey mind your business you both, it's actually sweet,try it"She said, shoving the packet at us.
"No thanks"I rolled my eyes.
"Come on Liv, let's get lunch"Alex offered.
"Yeah sure...let's go"I informed him and stood up.
***
I was walking down the hall when I came across a familiar figure heading over to me.
"Hi Liv"Cade greeted.
"What are you doing here?"I asked.
"I also attend this school remember?"He laughed. Doesn't he notice my cold expression?
"Oh yeah,long time no see"I said, inspecting him. He no longer had the ugly bruises which Alex had designed him with. How I wish I didn't stop Alex that day. The bruises fit him so much.
"He told you didn't he?"He said as realization hit him.
"How long did you think you can hide it from me?"I asked.
"I'm sorry Liv...I know I can't justify my actions, I'm not the same person I was back then, I'm really sorry"He apologized.
As much as I wanted to beat him up,I decided against it as I saw Alex coming towards our direction.
"You will stay away from me and my friends henceforth,if I see you anywhere any of us, you'll be in so much trouble,you don't wanna imagine what my parents would do to you if they find out what you did"I warned him.
"Liv...."
"Come on Alex, let's go"I turned to face Alex and dragged him out of the building,towards his car.
"What was that?"He asked, pulling away from me.
"I don't wanna cause a scene since it happened a year ago. I've told him to stay away from me and any of my friends"I informed him.
"Oh"was his only reply.
"Come on, let's go"I told him as I made it to his car.