Aidens pov
Life is fucking shit.
I hate life.
But then again, I only know Az because I'm alive so that makes it better.
God why does Miss Dallarosa hate me so much?
She may have a soft spot for Az and she kinda hates the remaining population. But she hates me more than anyone.
I swear to baby Jesus or whatever, this woman would like to kick me into the abyss.
Even though I have to pay attention I can only look at Azalea.
She's so damn beautiful.
I know I've never actually hated her, but my stupid ass had to act like it.
I hate thinking about our 'past'.
We were just bickering and teasing each other mostly.
But I'm pretty I hurt her with some of the things I said.
I'll have to make up for that!
Classes once again feel like they're taking a freaking decade.
But I'm glad when we can finally leave school. I hate everyone there.
Especially Katie.
She's lucky I didn't encounter her today.
She not only kissed me without consent, but she hurt Azalea in doing so, and I'll destroy anyone who hurts her, or simply tries to.
I don't know if what I wanna do today is okay with her.
Today's my moms birthday and I wanna visit her grave but I don't want to go alone.
Her death is still fresh and it hurts like hell but I'm coping okay.
I'm driving Az directly to the Café after school.
I admire her.
She's doing so much, has so much on her plate and still she asks me how I am at least once a day.
She always cares about others, and puts them above herself.
Which is just one of the many reasons why I lo-like her so much.
Her shift goes by pretty fast and I hesitantly ask her about the cemetery.
"Oh, you want to go to the cemetery?"
"It's my moms birthday today so-" I scratch my neck.
"What? It's her birthday today. Oh my god of course I'll go there with you. You don't even have to ask Aiden. I'm sorry I didn't know."
God this girl.
She's perfect.
I hug her close and whisper into her hair "thank you." She pecks me on the cheek, dangerously close to my mouth.
"Do you wanna go buy flowers for her?" She asks and I think about it for a second and then nod.
"Yes I'd like that."
Az takes my hand in her tiny one and we head towards the car.
We arrive not long after a short stop at the store.
I look at the beautiful nature in front of me.
Azalea and I walk towards moms grave and we sit down on a bench near.
There're fresh flowers on the grave, but they're not from me?
"It's beautiful." Azalea says from next to me.
I look around and have to agree.
Far to the right there's a small lake with weeping willows all around it. It almost looks magical.
Above us are all types of leafless trees.
The sun is shining very weakly, but it still shines through the branches, creating beautiful shadows.
"Mom and I went here often when she was still able to."
This isn't a public cemetery.
Mom always hated the idea of laying in a gray and cold cemetery with nothing beautiful around.
This place is perfect.
The beautiful nature around us reminds me of her.
I don't have many memories with her when she wasn't sick but I know from some of her friends that she was always an energetic person, the one always being able to break the tension, the one person everyone loved.
It makes sense, because once upon a time my dad was in love with her. She was his everything.
But since he has no heart she wasn't enough for him anymore after some time.
We sit there for some minutes, I pull Az close to me to make sure she's not cold.
I put the mix of flowers we bought on the grave and say goodbye to mom.
It really hurts, but Az takes my hand and the pain immediately lessens.
We're almost at the car when I notice a silhouette walking towards moms grave in the distance.
No way.
This fucker wouldn't dare.
I immediately walk back towards the grave. Azalea calls after me but I can't bring myself to stop.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" I question harshly when I'm in front of moms grave again.
My cousin looks around and stares at me.
"Aiden, my dear cousin. I'm just visiting my beloved aunt on her birthday, am I not allowed to?"
It takes everything in me to not punch this fucker until his vision is bloody until he's bleeding all over the stony ground.
He never cared about his 'beloved aunt' just like his father.
Her own brother.
They're all just a bunch of disgusting and worthless human beings. Who deserve nothing less than to rot in hell.
I'm sure they all committed at least one crime that could get them into prison.
I feel Azaleas presence next to me.
She slips her hand in mine once again. And I'm glad I am not alone in this.
After I take some deep breaths I speak up "get the hell away Damien. My mom wouldn't want you here. You had no interest in her whatsoever when she was alive. So you have no right to be here now."
"If you say so. Guess I have to leave auntie. Have a good day." He smiles falsely and winks at Azalea as he walks away.
I have Az's hand in a death grip to keep myself from running after the piece of shit.
I keep it in until we're in the car.
"Fucking piece of shit! Who does he think he is?" I hit the driving wheel and take big uneven breaths.
"Hey-" I hear Az somewhere but it's so far away.
I fucking hate everything about my family.
There were no flowers except for mine and one other tiny bouquet for gods sake!
She was one of the most amazing people I've ever met.
It's just so unfair!
I can't breathe for fucks sake.
Suddenly I feel lips on mine.
My breaths immediately come out slower and more controlled and I'm able to breathe again.
I open my eyes and look into Azaleas beautiful eyes.
She puts her hand on my cheek. "Are you okay?"
When I just continue to stare at her she blushes "I'm sorry, I couldn't reach you in any other way so I-" I interrupt her with a finger to her mouth.
"Thank you," I whisper "Azalea?"
"Yeah?"
"Can I kiss you?" I ask, and make a mental note to thank every god in existence later when she nods her head.
I put my hand around her neck into her hair and pull her mouth onto mine.
Just like I imagined.
Better than I imagined.
Her lips feel like heaven.
Our mouths fight for dominance and I start roaming my other hand around her body.
She gasps when I reach her perfect breasts and I take the opportunity to enter her mouth with my tongue.
I can't help but groan at the first feel of her tongue touching mine.
I easily lift her off of her seat and place her onto my lap.
She sits right on my hard dick. And it's pure torture.
But it's sweet if anything.
She grabs my hair and angles my head to her preference.
Kissing me hard.
I palm her breasts and she moans into my mouth.
And fuck it's hot.
She starts kissing my jaw down to my neck, my heart is pounding, she's breathing hard.
She grinds on me once and I almost loose it.
"You feel so damn good love. It's unreal."
"Mhm." She moans again.
And those sounds.
They're going to kill me.
I pull her mouth up to mine again. And kiss her once more.
She frantically reaches for my zipper but I stop her, breathing hard.
She looks up at me in question.
"I won't fuck you in a car for the first time love. We'll do it right. I won't be able to worship you and your body like you deserve in this tiny space."
She blushes and it looks so fucking cute, I think I'm gonna die of a heart attack.
I gently turn her head back towards me when she looks away.
"Hey don't be embarrassed. You have no idea how much I fucking want you right now. But you deserve so much more than a car fuck. Okay?"
She nods but I'm not satisfied "say it."
She rolls her eyes but complies "yes."
I raise my eyebrows and she tries again "I deserve more than that."
"That's my girl." I kiss her again because I can't get enough of those fucking perfect lips.
I look at her swollen lips when I pull away again.
And I'd be lying if I said it didn't fill me with deep satisfaction to know that I did this to her. To her lips.
That's my doing I think smugly.
"Don't get smug now. Let's go."
I chuckle at her sass and we begin driving.
~
Azaleas pov
I'm just walking down the hallway.
Minding my own business.
Being a good student like always when I find Katie standing in front of my locker.
Oh. Hell. No.
Does she have a single brain cell?
She smiles smugly as I walk towards her.
"Oh, hello Azalea."
I don't answer, I just glare at her.
"Not in the mood for talking I see. Well I just wanted to ask how you're mom is doing?" I still and she smirks.
Bad bad bad decision.
My mom treated the ungrateful bitch almost like a daughter just like I did only in the form of a sister.
How could have I be so blind when it came to her?
Liam is another thing. I was in love and when love is in the game, manipulating is easy.
But I don't understand how I could've been so wrong about her.
"Don't talk about my mom." Stupid bitch, I say. And I clap myself on the back in my head for not saying any slurs out loud. Yet.
She has the audacity to look offended, "am I not allowed to ask how she is doing? I was like a daughter to her after all."
"Just piss off and let me go to my locker." I snap.
She sighs "the good old days huh? That makes me think of Liam." I swear to god. She's as stupid as a rock "have you heard of him lately? I just found out that he returned a couple of days ago. He's starting at our school next Monday I think. Isn't that great?" I freeze.
She's just fucking with me right?
He wouldn't come back.
He wouldn't dare.
I forcefully push her away and she stumbles.
She scoffs but just won't give up "oh and say hello to Aiden from me," she winks "maybe he'd like to meet sometime. I'd like to feel those lips again."
I decide she's empty in the head.
The next thing I know is I have my hands around her neck, squeezing hard.
Now she doesn't look so smug anymore?
She looks at me with fear in her stupid wide eyes.
Unluckily for her she doesn't know I've been doing self defense since her pathetic ass went against me together with Liam.
I know there're students surrounding us now but I don't give a fuck.
Her face is turning red, still I don't stop.
"If you ever get near him again. Let alone touch him, I'm gonna fucking ruin you. You got that?" When she doesn't react I bang her head against the locker.
The bang is easily overheard by all the shouting from around us.
She nods frantically.
I'm about to let go but I put my mouth near her ear and mutter "and don't worry, after some beautiful hours with him yesterday he definitely forgot you and your embarrassing kissing skills." I squeeze her neck hard one last time, for good measure and then I walk away.
She doesn't need to know that I partly lied.
We haven't kissed for hours, anyway.
I'm certain I'm gonna get called into the dean's office but fuck that felt good.
After class I meet Aiden and Theo in the cafeteria.
We don't usually eat here, but I was told to stay in school, in case the dean wants to talk during the break.
I still think it was worth it.
Theo looks at me with wide eyes and Aiden smirks at me as I sit down.
He immediately puts his arm around me and kisses my cheek.
"Azalea?" Theo asks.
"Hm?"
"Is it you?"
"Yep it's me." I try to keep myself from snickering.
"So it's also you on the video."
I raise my eyebrows, well of course someone took a video of it.
Ugh, fuckers don't have an own life.
I nod my head, because I'm ninety nine percent sure what he means.
"Fuck Azzie! I never knew you were such a badass." I laugh out loud and Aiden chuckles.
I'm choosing to take this as a compliment. "Thank you I guess."
Aiden squeezes me to him and whispers into my ear "you looked fucking hot Az." I hope my cheeks are not as red as they feel.
He continues whispering "everybody is looking at you right now and I want them all to know you're mine." I look around and he's right. Not everyone of course, but quite a lot people are looking in our direction. Like I said, they all don't have an own life, and nothing ever happens at this school.
So what I did was a big deal I guess.
And wait- he wants them to know what?
My thoughts are interrupted as I feel his lips on mine.
I freeze for a second.
But then I kiss him back.
His one hand around my neck, while the other one lays on my thigh.
His lips are soft just like yesterday and his scent surrounds me.
It's over in a second.
Much too short for my liking.
I look into his mesmerizing eyes and he smiles at me.
Dimple.
Fuck.
This man.
People around us are murmuring loudly now.
Aiden is still pretty popular, that hasn't changed so of course people are murmuring about what he just did.
I look at Theo and he sits there with wide eyes.
I smile at him.
"I'm sorry what? When did this happen?" He points between us.
"Not that it wasn't obvious it would happen someday, but y'all are both so stubborn. I thought one of you guys would make the first move when both of y'all are already grey and wrinkled."
We eat for about five minutes, while Theo rambles on about us being two stubborn shits, until an announcement says that I should meet the dean in his office.
Are you fucking kidding me?
They had to make an announcement?
Couldn't they just send someone to get me?
Ugh.
~
I got detention for a week and a warning but still, it was worth it.
And the fact that Katie has detention twice because a lot students said she provoked me, makes it even better.
Love those people by the way.
I'm currently on my old couch, drinking a tea with mom.
She's doing much better and I'm so damn happy about it.
She tells me about the few friends she made at her favorite little restaurant.
"Enough about me. Now tell me about your boy." I raise an eyebrow at 'your boy'.
"What do you want me to tell you?" It's obvious who she's taking about.
"He is very handsome." I chuckle but agree with her.
"What about his family? Does he have siblings? I know so little about him even though you're staying at his house."
I don't really want to talk about Aidens mother.
"He has a half brother."
"Oh?"
"Yeah and he's actually my boss."
"What?" My mom laughs. I laugh with her. And then I stare at her mesmerized. I haven't seen her laugh this carefree in forever. She's so beautiful.
"Are you okay honey?"
I nod "I'm fine, I'm just so happy you're doing good." I smile, and she smiles back lovingly.
"I'm so proud of you baby." She says.
Damn I won't cry!
I hug her to me tightly.
"I'm sorry baby but I have to ask." My heart skips.
"What is it?" I question worried as I pull away again.
"Are you using protection?"
I stare at her and then I burst out laughing.
She starts laughing with me.
When I calm down again I ask "are we seriously having the sex talk right now?"
"Of course!"
I chuckle.
"No worries mom. We um- haven't. But I know how to prevent having a baby. And you can be certain, I don't wanna be a mother right now." God this is awkward.
"Then I'm reassured."
We talk for some more minutes until I decide I should go.
I promised C to call her today.
I hug mom once more.
"Thank you for being strong when I couldn't be. I love you baby."
I sniffle. "I love you too mom. I'll call you tomorrow okay?"
"Perfect." She smiles and I get into Aidens car.
He waves at my mom and she waves back while winking at me.
Oh lord.
Aiden insisted on picking me up.
Even though it's not that far to the mansion, especially with the bike.
But he didn't want me to walk/drive alone when it's already getting dark.
God I hate this so much.
The shit winter days.
It's not even 5pm and it's already getting dark.
Aiden kisses my cheek.
"You look beautiful."
I look at him questioningly.
I look homeless. What does he mean?
It's like he can read my mind when he answers.
"You're beaming. And you're smile looks beautiful. I take it your visit went great?"
"Yes, she's doing very good. She even found some friends at her favorite restaurant."
Aiden smiles softly at me and I'm transfixed by it.
He looks so freaking handsome with a smile on his face.
One hand on the wheel, the other one on my thigh.
He's just wearing a simple black shirt but he looks immaculate in it.
I often forget how handsome he is.
"I'm glad." His smiles turns sad.
Fuck.
"I'm so sorry. You're moms birthday was just yesterday and I-"
"It's fine Az. I'm very happy you're mom is doing better, especially when that means you're also happy."
I know he's genuine.
Because he's just so good.
He can be an asshole.
A freaking annoying asshole.
But he's my asshole.
~
I call C but she doesn't answer so I decide to just try tomorrow.
She's probably just out.
Aiden and I watch a movie together while I practice a few tricks with Eli.
He can already sit, lay down and give his paw.
He's such a good boy.
Theo went on a date tonight.
He is probably getting it right now.
I snicker in my head.
I didn't hear anything from Aidens dad and I want it to stay that way, but I'm certain it won't. Unfortunately.
It's easy to forget, but there was still a shooting into the mansion.
And we shouldn't take that lightly.
But that's a worry for tomorrow.
Just like what Katie said.
I don't know what I'd do if Liam actually returned.
After feeding Eli I get on the couch next to Aiden and snuggle up to him.
I want him to fuck me.
There are still things holding both of us back.
But I know next time I won't be able to stop.
Not even my trauma can keep me from having Aiden Torres in every way possible.