Azalea's pov
I wake up and feel like shit.
I'm not sick, no worries.
It's just 6am.
Much much much too early.
I'm so not a morning person.
But I can't change the fact that I have to go to school.
The only good thing is that Theo, Aiden and me are all driving to school together today.
I slowly get up.
And I walk into the bathroom like a zombie.
I take my toothbrush and-
Ugh, my toothpaste is still empty.
I gotta ask Aiden for some.
Aidens and my room are just separated by a wall.
There's even a door in this wall.
I walk over to his room.
"Aiden?"
I ask but he's not in his room.
Just then I hear the shower running.
Oh okay, he's just showering.
I walk over to his bathroom door and open it one tiny centimeter, just so I can ask him if it's okay to take some toothpaste, then slip in, get some, and then sprint out again.
But something stops me.
Just when I'm about ask him, I hear weird noises.
It sounds like-
Holy fucking baby Jesus.
It's sounds like moaning.
Oh my gods .
Oh my gods.
Is Aiden jerking off?
I mean that's normal.
Masturbating y'know.
But that's AIDEN!
I don't know, this feels wrong.
Why the hell am I still standing here?!
His breathing turns rapid.
He groans and then-
"Azalea!"
I don't move.
I'm not even blinking.
I'm standing completely still, almost like a statue.
He just moaned my name.
Aiden just moaned my name while getting off.
While having an orgasm.
I'm gonna have a heart attack.
My traitorous pussy pounds.
And I'm wet.
Fuck!
I'll never recover from this.
I can never look Aiden in the eyes again.
And most importantly, I can never look in the mirror again.
Aiden stepping out of the shower snaps me out of my thoughts.
Ahhhhh.
I get up and practically sprint back to my room, slamming the door shut behind me.
Fuck teeth brushing.
Fuck toothpaste.
Fuck everything in general.
Is there still time to get off?
I-I'm embarrassed.
But-
No! No buts.
I walk to Theo's room, ignoring the pulsing down there and I finally get my goddamn toothpaste.
The whole morning while I'm getting ready, I can't stop thinking about it.
Especially the fact that I got turned on by it.
Oh lord.
And the drive to school is even worse.
I really hope Aiden doesn't notice my weird behavior.
I couldn't look him in the eyes just like I predicted.
And everything I could think about was him in the shower, naked, his hand on his cock while thinking about me.
Oh how the hell am I supposed to get through this day.
I'm currently sitting in English class, between Theo and Aiden.
I swear to god, those two are like my shadows these days.
Miss Dallarosa is talking about something I couldn't bring myself to listen to.
Because I'm glaring at Katie with my eyes in slits.
She's always wanted to be with Aiden.
Well, a lot of people want to be with Aiden.
But the thing is, that he as a person is completely unimportant to the little bitch.
I never liked her.
Well that's not exactly true.
We were actually best friends a while ago.
She was another thing that went downhill all those years ago.
I was completely devastated after Liam did what he did, (can't think about it) and then I found out that she knew what he wanted to do.
What he had planned.
And after I realized that she had a crush on him for a long time, and always secretly hated me for being in a relationship with him, it made sense.
I would've been her ride or die friend.
I treated her like a sister and the bitch didn't care what happened to me one bit.
But in some way I'm glad she did because even though me and Chiara were always friends, that made us grow closer.
I don't think I would've survived those months without C.
I miss her so much.
But I'm so damn happy, she's coming back in only three months!
I have to call her later!
The bell rings and I'm ready to run out of here.
But Miss Dallarosa calls my name.
Just my luck.
"Azalea could you please stay back?"
"Sure." I wait until the classrooms empty before I walk up to her.
"Azalea no worries, I want to get the hell away from here as well. I just want to ask you a quick question."
I nod.
"Are you okay?"
I lift a brow.
"Uh- yes. I think so, why?"
She smiles and it's so strange because she never smiles.
Like I already mentioned, she hates people.
Except me.
She likes me.
Not that I'm cocky about this fact.
"Is there something I could help you with? It's just that I've noticed your grades are," she pause a second "um, not at their peak at the moment."
I groan internally.
I know my grades have gotten worse these past weeks.
But there are just so a lot other things to be done and they feel much more important than school.
I'm worried about mom. Everything still feels strange without C.
I have a job again. One thing more to juggle.
And I'm also worried about Aiden.
School is just so unimportant next to all those things.
I was never a bad student, but I also wasn't the best.
I'm just in the middle.
And I'm fine with that.
"Yeah, I know. I just haven't been too focused on school lately, but I'll do better."
"Just don't forget that you can always come to me with problems. You're the only student I'd allow to even go into my office." She winks at me.
"And don't forget that, while you have small assignments in your group right now, at the end of the year you'll get a big one.
The one that matters the most. So as long as you make an effort for this last assignment you should be able to improve by one grade. Just with your end assignment. Don't forget that."
"I won't. Thanks miss."
"Your welcome. See you Azalea."
I sat goodbye and quickly walk to my next class.
Chemistry ugh.
I enter the class and tell the current teacher why I'm late, he tells me it's fine, and I should just sit down in the back.
I go to sit down and notice Aiden frowning at me.
Now what's up with him?
Class is over surprisingly fast.
I walk out but someone grabs my arm.
I turn around and it's Aiden.
I immediately think about where those hands were this morning.
And the next second I'm picturing his naked body, his hard co-
Fuck!
Stop!
"What is it?" I ask, avoiding his eyes. And hoping I'm not red like a tomato.
"Are you avoiding me? And why won't you look at me?" He asks while he takes my chin in his big hands and turns my head up, to make me look at him.
But I'm still avoiding his eyes, looking at his forehead.
"Azalea please look at me." He sounds so pained that I immediately look him in the eyes.
Wait wait wait.
Does he think I'm avoiding him because he did something wrong?
Well I'm not actually avoiding but still!
Oh no!
He's got it completely wrong.
"I'm sorry Aiden. I wasn't avoiding you. I swear. I," I pause to think of a good reasoning because I sure as hell won't tell him 'oh you know, I've caught you jerking off in the shower this morning while moaning my name, and my pervert ass didn't move away, like every normal person would, because my traitorous pussy was wet, and I was turned on as hell', "I just need some time on my own. You're following me around everywhere. I'm never alone! You're even following me to the toilet!
You're even sleeping one wall away from me!
And what if a girl just wants to masturbate for gods sake?!" I ask out of breath.
A second later I realize what I said.
And now I definitely look like a tomato.
"You want to masturbate?" Aiden asks his brows lifted and his mouth corners turned up.
Dimple!
Not now!
"Um, no! I mean, of course! Sometimes. But, like- I just meant just theoretically."
I seriously have to shut my damn mouth. I'm just making it worse.
He's definitely laughing now.
"Calm down Az. If you want space you can just tell me. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get on your nerves or anything."
I breathe out in relief.
"No, I mean, I'd just like some time to myself. It's all very much at the moment y'know?"
"Sure."
"Thanks Aiden."
He smiles at me.
God, how much I love his smile.
"But let's get back to you masturbating?" He says and I groan.
I punch his arm jokingly.
"Shut the hell up. I'll meet you outside, right after class." I say and quickly walk away.
Holy fucking guacamoly.
~
I exit the school and it's snowing.
I don't know.
I never really liked winter.
Yeah, the hot chocolates after a cold walk outside are nice, but that's about it.
I'm constantly in a bad mood because there's no sun.
It's freezing cold whenever you step outside.
And the worst thing are the short days.
Some days, I haven't even properly woken up, and it's already getting dark again.
Ugh I hate it so much.
But I don't really like summer as well.
Most days it's sooo hot that it's not even enjoyable anymore.
That's why spring and autumn are my favorites.
They're not too much, they're right in between.
In between is always the best option.
I walk up to Aiden and he hands me my helmet.
Well technically his but it's mine now!
"Isn't it dangerous to drive the bike while it's snowing?" I ask.
"I'm gonna drive slow, but tomorrow we'll take the car again." Ha answers and since I trust him, I get on the bike behind him.
We speed back home and once again I feel fucking amazing.
When I have the money for it, I'll one day buy my own bike.
Aiden said, Theo is already at home.
I'm excited to look after Eli.
I hope he was a good boy while we were at school.
I really have to go to the vet with him.
But I didn't have the time till now.
I'll call for an appointment later.
But just like he promised, Aiden drives very carefully.
Nonetheless the small snowflakes hit me hard, even though I'm mostly covered by Aidens big body.
But it doesn't hurt, it feels nice.
I watch the houses we drive by.
Many people are out, doing they're thing.
And after, what feels like only a second, we're back at the mansion.
I go to my room and change into some more comfy clothes.
Just simple grey sweatpants I found in Aidens closet and a white tank top.
I'm planning on taking a lot more of his clothes in the future.
His are just so comfy. And expensive.
Doesn't really change anything but it still feels nice t know that I'm possibly wearing his favorite Gucci sweats.
I walk down and immediately smell the heavenly smell of lasagna.
I go to the table and see Aiden and Theo are already seated.
"Hey Azzie!" Theo says, I walk up to him and kiss him on the cheek.
I hear someone grumbling so I walk around the table towards Aiden and kiss him on the cheek as well.
I go to sit down but Aiden pulls me towards him and kisses my forehead.
And I'm once again ice cream.
And Aiden is the sun.
Melting me completely.
I smile and sit down.
I can't resist, so I immediately dive into the piece of lasagna already waiting for me on my plate.
I can't help but moan at the different tastes melting together on my tongue.
This is heaven.
If I were to die now, I'd die as a happy woman.
I look up and both, Theo and Aiden look at me with wide eyes.
"I wanted to ask the chef for the recipe since the last time I was granted to eat this delicious meal." I say and smile at both of them, my mouth full, but I don't really care.
They saw me when I was so sick it felt like I was dying.
And that wasn't a nice view.
Aiden clears his throat.
"I can, um, ask him for you."
"Oh really? I'd really appreciate it if you did."
"So, where is Eli? How did he do this morning?" I ask after some quiet minutes.
"He's sleeping right now. But everything was just as it had been when we left. He's such a good boy for his age." Theo tells me and I remember to call the vet right after dinner. Because we do know Eli is a puppy but we don't know how old he is exactly.
"Okay, I'm gonna call the vet after dinner. We still don't know if he actually belongs to someone."
"Yeah keep dreaming, I won't give him away. He's ours now," Theo complains and I sigh.
I also don't wanna think about giving Eli away, but we can't do anything about it if he already belongs to someone.
"Aiden shouldn't you be at football training?"
Aiden just shrugs in answer.
The rest of dinner is pretty quiet, and after I immediately call the vet. I'm glad to get an appointment tomorrow.
I call Chiara and we talk for a bit.
I can't say, how much I miss her, often enough.
It's not that long till I can finally get one of her amazing hugs again.
I didn't visit mom today so I call her as well but she doesn't answer, which worries me a bit.
But I tell myself that she's an adult and can cope with me not looking after her for once.
Theo, Aiden and I work on the assignment for the rest of the afternoon.
And when I'm finally in bed I'm damn exhausted.
I've almost dosed off when I hear a shrill scream and barking.
Immediately I'm not that tired anymore.
I put on one of Aidens sweaters and run towards where the scream came from.
I'm not exactly sure where I'm going because this house still feels like a maze to me, but once I'm there I know it's the right room.
A massive window is completely shattered.
Aiden stands there, his eyes wide.
As soon as he sees me he walks towards me and pulls me into a quick hug.
"Are you okay lux mea?" He asks almost pained.
"I'm fine. What happened are you okay?"
Aiden takes my hand and leads me towards the wall opposite of the shattered window.
"What is it?" I ask still not getting what's going on.
He points towards the two small holes in the wall.
And they're so perfectly round.
"Are those-" I stop, because it sounds ridiculous. Why would anyone-
"Bullet holes? Yes, yes they are." I hear a familiar voice from behind us.
I turn around and lock gazes with Callan.