Kylie's Pov
School Cafeteria
"Please, please, please, please, pleassssssse. Please"
"No" I said to Angie for the hundred thousandth time.
"Ughhh" She exaggerates while flaring her hands in the air.
"It's the first party of the school year. And its Ryan's party" emphasis on the and.
"I mean it's Ryan's party" I heard Marie said as if considering it.
I gave her a look.
"Everyone knows Ryan's parties are always lit and we could go to relax and have fun" Marie said trying convince me.
'Who goes to a party to relax.'
Before I could answer her, a mop of light brown hair pop in my view and a new but familiar face join our table.
Ryan.
"Hey guys" he said with a charsmatic smile showing straight white teeth.
"I'm having this party Saturday at my place and I'm hoping you guys could come."
Ryan is one of the most popular guys on campus. Seeing that he is from a rich family and is a people person. People tent to flock towards him and in my experience I think he's really a nice guy. The fact that he came here to invite us in person is making me feel bad that I was itching to tell him that I don't want to go. But My friends also want to go.
Sighhhhh
I could accompany them and keep them out of trouble because the last time. The last time.
"You'll see us there" I said surprising my friends.
"Yes" Angie and Marie to fist bump.
"That's great" Ryan beamed at us as he got up.
"I'm taking your word for it" he continued as he walked away.
"You know you all could just go without Cole and I" I said.
"Your our designated driver" Marie said and I hear Cole sigh beside us.
"Do I have to go" he asked.
"Yes, you have to help me handle them if they drink too much" I said to Cole as Marie and Angie where talking about what they will be wearing to the party.
"But there is always people puking here and there"
"We could also have some fun too, if we stay away from all that puking"
"Fine"
Soon as Cole finished speaking the empty chair at our table is being occupied again but by its rightful occupant.
Romy sat and started eating his sandwich as we all paused and stare at him. At his second bite stopped as if he felt our eyes on him. He looked up and there was an awkward silence at the table.
"What," he asked clearly uncomfortable with the all of us staring at him.
"What do you mean, What. You've being ditching us" Marie said to him.
"Look I know that I've being a bit distance lately-"
Marie scoffed at his answer cutting him off before he could finish.
"Busy with who, those druggies" Marie said bluntly.
"They are not druggies" he said defensively.
"So you defending them now," Cole but in.
By now Romaine face is getting twisted as if he was getting angry.
"We are worried about you Romaine," I said softly to him and I could see him calming down.
"I've got things to deal with, I don't need this shit. I just wanted to sit and eat with my friends and this is what I get." He said looking at Marie and standing up.
"I would appreciate if you did not make it seem like we are getting irritable over a simple matter. I'm not very welcoming when people try to use manipulation tactics on me or anyone close to me " Cole said to him.
He stopped with his back to us at what Cole said.
"So, I'm not close anymore"
"You were" Cole replied but Romaine didnt answer he only glanced at me.
"See ya Kyl"
He gave Cole a look before walking off.
"Maybe we were a bit harsh" I said looking in Romy direction worriedly.
"You were soft and I think I should have being harsher to get something out of him" Marie said also looking in his direction.
As usual, everytime Angie and Romy sit with us one of them goes silent.
What's going on with Romaine. He wasn't like this.
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I was wearing some black shorts and white tank top as I peeled the potatoes that I was preparing to boil. My hair was put in a messy bun to keep it out my face. As I set the potatoes boil I also checked on my chicken in the oven and soon as I close it I heard a knock on my door.
Must be my brother, maybe his hands are full again.
What did he bring this time.
I feel excited I hope it's something delicious.
I hurriedly open the door with a big smile but it faded into shy one and my body went closer to the door.
"Um, hi" I said to Alec as he looked me over before walking into my home without me inviting him in.
I backed up giving him space and watched him close the door without taking his eyes off me.
"Is that what you wear to answer the door everytime"
"I taught it was Mike"
"You cooking" he said walking towards me, towering over me.
"Mhmm " I answered feeling shy as he stood near me.
I felt a soft kiss on my forehead as large hands hold my face up and I did not know where to put my hands so I wrapped it around his waist.
Then my eyes, then nose and then my cheeks. Each kiss was softer than the last and I find myself enjoying his gentle caress without becoming a tomato.
"Hi" he said and I swear his voice got deeper.
His had encircled my wrist as he led me into the kitchen. He places himself at the counter as he watched me take out the potatoes out the pot. He then stood up and take over the job as I checked on my chicken.
"I was thinking that we could go out tomorrow after school" he said as we set the table.
"Don't worry I'll just have you to myself for about three hours" he said gripping my waist from behind but not pressing on me.
I shake head indicating yes.
"Words kyl"
"Yes" I then jumped as I heard a loud knock on the door, I was about to get it when Alec indicate he'll get it.
"Your here already" Mike said wuth confusion lacing his tone.
I heard the two of the walking to the dining area. Alec was holding one of Mike's bag and Mike was holding a delicate looking cake.
My eyes lit up and I knew it was for me. I ran towards him and snatch it from his hands not without giving him a big kiss on his cheek.
"Dinner is ready" I said to him cheerfully, my good mood showing.
"What are you wearing?" He asked frowning while side eyeing Alec.
"What I usually wear at home"
" We have a guest"
"Guest, really, we both known Alec since diapers."
"Do we need to have the bees and birds talk" Mike said I heard Alec chuckling.
"Let's just eat" I said as I went up stairs for a pajama bottom.
When came down the stairs and heading towards the dining room I heard Mike's angry voice. Then Alec voice, both weren't backing down.
" Look, I really, really like your sister. How can I play with her feelings, do you think my relationship with you means nothing to me for me play around like this "
"If it means so much to you stay the fuck away from my sister" I could hear the snare in Mike's voice.
" I'm sorry, buy I can't do that" Alec answered and I could hear a chair scraping on the ground indicating someone standing up.
"The girls that you fucked ain't good enough for you, don't put my sister in that same bracket."
"I told you, it isn't like that." Alec voice raised a bit at my brother's sentence and I also could feel this feeling in my chest when Mike mentioned about the girls Alec being with.
"Get the fuck out" Mike seethe through his clench teeth that I was now seeing.
His hand holding onto a fork and he looked as if it would break in his hand if he squeezed it anymore. I don't want to see the two of them fight. Especially because of me.
Alec put his hand on the table leaning over more.
"Look, I'm taking your sister on a date tomorr-"
Alec didn't get to finish his sentence before the fork in Mike hand was heading towards him which cause me to let out a scream. Luckily he easily avoided it before both look in my direction.
"Get out" Mike said to Alec in which he proceed to do and did not provoke Mike again.
"See you tomorrow Kylie" he said at the door and I automatically raise my hand give a small bye.
When the door close I gave Mike stink eye. I went up to my room not even feeling hungry anymore.
"Kyl" I hear a voice said as I reached the stairs.
"Don't" I said as my feet carried me to my room not even bothering with the food on the table knowing Mike will Clean it up.
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My head was turned to the window as I looked at the scenery outside as if it was the most interesting thing. I wanted to sit in the backseat but someone won't allow it. I felt the car slow down and I turned and look forward to see the stop light on red.
I could also feel the stare that was drilling into the side of my head.
"I'm sorry" he finally said after the whole silence in car since it departed.
"But I'm not sorry about what I said to him" he continued.
I turned my body to him livid.
"I never said anything to you went you bring your partners home and even cover for you. But now that I want to see someone y-you have a problem."
"I wouldn't have a problem if it was somebody else but I don't trust him with you."
"So your saying any body but him. That means maybe I should go out with Orion then."
"Fuck no" he said as I felt the car starting to move again.
Orion is a famous jerk in our school and he does not hide his lavisous personality at all.
"I just don't want to see you get hurt, I'll kill anybody who hurts you. Even Alec"
"You can't keep me away from the world Micheal."
"I know but I'll keep you away as long as possible."
"Your worst than dad" I scrunch up my face at him.
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