?A Wish???
Chapter 13
The next morning, i was roused by my annoying alarm clock blaring off its loud ringing noise. I stirred a bit, pulling the covers over my body but i couldn’t go back to sleep since the alarm has already woken me up. I sat up and tossed the covers aside, swinging my leg over to the edge to stand up. I wore my slippers and lazily dragged my feet to the bathroom, taking out my toothbrush and toothpaste. After brushing and bathing i wrapped a towel around my chest and hair.
Sitting down on the chair, i faced the mirror and proceeded to dry my wet hair. My wardrobe choice today was simple. A black shirt that has a pink heart drawn on it, blue jeans and a pair of white high tops. I dressed up and did a light make-up before skipping down the large hall, only to bump into something hard.
“Oof!” I groaned, looking up to glare at the culprit. Oh great its Damon!
I glared at Damon and proceeded to walk pass him but he grabbed my arm.
“Let go off my arm Damon.” I gritted out. He sighed and dropped his hand.
“Brielle am sorry about yesterday, i was just worried about you skipping breakfast.”
“Well you didn’t have to snitch.” I grumbled, crossing my arms.
“I’m sorry.” Damon pouted. Aww anyone that can resist a face like that is pretty stupid. I smiled and wrapped my arms around him. “I forgive you Damon but on one condition.” I pulled back from the hug.
“Name it.” Damon grinned.
“You’ll let me play with your video games.”
“No problem in that.” Damon chuckled. “But if anything happens to it, am gonna hunt you down.” He warned.
“Sir yes sir!” I laughed. We both walked to the dining room. I pulled out a chair and sat down, tapping my fingers on the table.
“Hey Brielle, want me to microwave the burgers?” Damon asked, taking out stacks of leftover burgers from the fridge.
“Yeah sure.” I responded. I heard someone yawn behind me and i turned around to see it was only Alex, he was dressed up for school but he still looked tired.
“Good morning.” I chirped.
“Good morning Brielle.” Alex yawned.
I grinned. “You’re really not a morning person.”
“I wish school starts at 10:00am.” Alex grumbled, pulling out the chair beside me and slumping down on it.
“Done.” Damon exclaimed from the kitchen and soon walked in holding a plate filled with six burgers. I picked up a burger when Damon placed the plate on the table, taking a big bite out of the warm burger.
“Alex want one?” Damon asked.
“Sure.” Damon handed Alex a burger and he tired took it and began taking bits out of it.
“Good morning kids!” A voice yelled.
“I’m not a kid.” Damon deadpanned, narrowing his eyes at Xavier who casually made his way to sit beside Damon. My eyes widen when i saw that he doesn’t has his glasses on. Oh my gosh! Its a crime for someone to look so handsome. Xavier hair was styled in a way that makes him looks like a model, his dark blue button up shirt had two of the buttons undone. He looked so h-”
‘No Brielle you cant think of Xavier like that, he only sees you as a friend’
“You’re not putting on glasses.” I stuttered, still openly gawking at Xavier. Sure i had seen him without glasses when we were both watching the stars at midnight, but right now his grey eyes seems to shine brightly.
“So?” Xavier questioned, taking a bite out of his burger.
“Aren’t you guys surprised?” I asked Damon and Alex. The two just shrugged like it wasn’t a new thing to them.
“Dont you have a bad sight or something?” I asked Xavier.
“No.” His tone was blunt. “My eyes work perfectly fine.”
“Then why do you always wear glasses?!” I exclaimed.
“Because i love them.” I narrowed my eyes at Xavier who was just staring at me blankly.
“If you say so.” I took another bite out of my burger. When we were all done eating i ran back to my room and picked up my backpack and phone before running back downstairs.
“Brielle you’ll be riding with me.” Xavier told me and i nodded, clutching my backpack and walking outside to the garage where Xavier is parked.
“So are you going to tell me why you are putting on glasses today?” I asked Xavier immediately we hit the road.
“Like i told you, i love all types of shades or glasses, i can choose if i want to put it on or not.”
“Okay, if you say so.” I mumbled, looking out the window. We rode in a comfortable silence till Xavier pulled over at the school parking lot. When we came down from the car and walked towards the school gate, all students were staring at us, well mostly Xavier. Most of the girls were practically drooling over him while the boys just glared at him, probably not liking the fact that he’s getting all the attention. I felt my heart swirl with something close to jealousy when a group of girl winked and smiled flirtatiously at Xavier.
“Are you going to be okay on your own?” Xavier asked me once we were inside the school hallway.
“Dont worry i’ll be fine.” I responded, flashing him a cheeky smile. He smiled back before turning and walking towards the senior section. Ignoring the whispers and glares, i walked up to my locker and brought out the book i’ll be using in class.
“Hi.” I nearly jumped out of my skin when a i heard a voice right behind me. I turned around with a startled look but relaxed when i saw who it was.
“Its so good to see you again.” I exclaimed, pulling Ava in for a hug. She chuckled and hugged me back.
“I almost got lost in this huge school but then i recognised your blond hair, so here i am.” She said.
“Well come on let’s go to the office.” I excitedly grabbed her hand and ran to the office, Ava laughing and telling me to slow down. When we were both in the office, Ava took her schedule from the bchy lady behind the desk who kept on eyeing Ava with a jealous look. Ava has the first three classes with me today.
“I’ll like to introduce you to three boys who are very special and important to me.” I told Ava as we walked down the hall. Some students were looking at Ava curiously because she’s new here. Some girls didn’t hesitate to make rude comments about her while boys, including Zayn whistled and checked her out.
“Are they your brothers?” Ava asked with a genuine smile.
“Not really, well two of them are like brothers to me but the third one is a close friend.”
“Are you sure he’s just a close friend?” Ava asked, wriggling her eyebrows.
I playfully smacked her hand. “I’m serious he’s just a friend.”
‘Keep on telling yourself that juliet’
“I would love to meet them.” Ava smiled but she frowned and furrowed her brows, staring at something behind me or rather someone.
“Do you know the guy behind you who keeps on giving you death glares?” I glanced back to see Zayn three feet away from me. Once he saw me staring, he smirked and walked over to me and Ava, standing in front of us.
“Hey baby girl, i dont think you wanna hang out with this loser over here.” Zayn smirked smugly, looking at Ava with lu$t-filled eyes. “Why dont you come with me and i’ll show you some fun.” Well fudge! He’s really straight forward.
Ava scrunched up her nose, giving Zayn a disgusted look. “Brielle is not a loser and am not interested in having fun with you.” She spat.
My eyes widen at her response, no one has ever dared to talk to Zayn like that. Zayn eyes darkened and he came closer to Ava. “What did you just call me?”
Ava didn’t even flinch, she just smirked at him, her head held high.
“Why you little bch.” Zayn snarled, his eyes darkening dangerously as he glared at Ava.
“Fk off!” Ava spat, without another word or glance, she grabbed my hand and dragged me down the hall. I just stared at her, my jaw hung open.
Ava stopped walking at turned to look at me. “You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” She chuckled.
“You just stood up to Zayn Parker.” I stuttered, still staring at her in disbelief.
Ava snorted. “He’s a cocky bastard who looks a big jerk and bully.”
“We’re really going to be good friends.” I smiled.
“Best of friends!” Ava exclaimed. The bell rang and we both walked to history class and sat down together. When the history teacher called Ava to introduce she held her head high with confidence.
After history class we headed to maths class where i introduce Ava to Alex. Alex seemed hesitant at first but later warmed up to Ava. The three of us sat at the back and it was filled with our conversation of talks and laughter.
“Why do you hate P.E?” Ava asked me immediately we both stepped out of Maths class. Alex has already gone to chemistry class, which he has with Damon.
“I suck at sports.” I pouted, slumping my shoulders in defeat.
Ava chuckled. “I’m sure you’re not that bad.”
“I ran away from the ball when it was passed to me.” I deadpanned.
“Cheer up, i’m good at playing soccer so i’ll teach you.”
“Fine.” I groaned. We went to the girls locker room, ignoring the snarky comments from girl that were changing. I grabbed my sports wear from my locker and showed Ava her own locker, which was opposite mine.
“What is this?” Was the first comment Ava made when she held her sports wear.
I patted her shoulder. “Dont worry you’ll get used to it.”
“How on earth are these things for sports? I’m playing soccer not trying to attract boys.”
“Just put it on.” She groaned and grudgingly dragged her feet inside the changing room. When she came out she glared at her sports wear, a scowl on her face. The sports bra and short shorts hugged her curves, she looks gorgeous but i understand why she hates the sports wear. I do too, the shorts are really short.
“I’m never going to attend P.E class again.” Ava grumbled, glaring down at the shorts.
I laughed. “Even though we dont want to, we have to because of our grades.”
Ava just sighed and slumped her shoulders. I chuckled at grabbed her hand, walking towards the gym. As usual, we we entered the gym boys started whistling. They were openly ogling at Ava legs which made her glared at them. The female P.E teacher made us to some warm ups like push-ups, squats and side lunge. Ava and i were both in the same team with two other boys, luckily they weren’t perverts. We were playing against Zayn and two of his friends with only one girl on their team. When we started playing Ava was the first to win a goal in our team, she’s pretty good. Zayn tried to play dirty but i quickly tackled the ball from him, giving him a smug smile. At the end our team won, i didn’t do much but i was still happy we beat Zayn’s team, who was already shooting us death glares.
When the bell signalled that its time for lunch, Ava and i both went to the girls locker room and got changed before heading to the cafeteria. Ava got dirty looks from some girl but she ignored them walked beside me. I can already see the questioning looks on Xavier and Damon’s face as the glanced between me and Ava.
“Hey guys i’d like you to meet my friend, Ava.” I introduced, giving Xavier a pleading look. He caught my eyes abd gave me a reassuring smile.
“Hey Ava, i’m Xavier.” Xavier brought his hands out and Ava smiled before shaking his hand.
“Nice too meet you Xavier.”
“You’ve already met me.” Alex said drily, munching on his sugar cookies.
Ava chuckled and turned to face Damon who was literally ogling at her. He ran his fingers through his hair and grabbed Ava’s hand, a flirty smile playing on his lips.
“The name’s Damon beauty, can you give me directions to your heart? I seem to have lost myself in your eyes.”
“Dude!” Alex smacked Damon’s head making the latter wince and glare at his brother.
“You’re unbelievable.” Xavier sighed.
Ava laughed and turned to face me. “I already like them.”
I winked at her. “Told you so.”
Surprising, Xavier didn’t glare or scowl at Ava and made small talks with her. Damon was constantly saying flirty pick-up lines to Ava who just chuckled, but i didn’t miss the way she blushed when Damon winked at her. Ooh! I ship them together!
~*~*~
“Xavier i’m bored.” I whined, searching through channels on the tv. Xavier looked up from his phone. “Well, go play in the sand.” He said dryly.
I scowled at him, placing the remote on the table. “I’m not five Xavier.”
“Well then act like your age.” Xavier returned his attention back to his phone. I craned my neck to his side, to peek at what he’s watching in his phone. I smirked, seeing that it was a baking video.
“Wow, who knew that the famous Xavier Hill loves baking.” Xavier cheeks flushed and he glared at me. “Oh my gosh is Xavier blushing?” I poked his cheek and he scowled, swatting my finger away.
“So what if i love baking?” Xavier asked, glaring at me.
I smiled. “I would love it if you would bake something for me.”
“No.”
“Please.”
“No.”
“Please.”
“No!”
“Pretty please!”
“Fine.” Xavier grumbled. I grinned at him and stood up, reaching for Xavier’s hand as i tried to pull him but clearly he’s five times stronger than me and weighs a lot. Xavier seems to be enjoying this since he had a smug smirk hovering at the edge of his lips.
“Give it up, you’re weak.” Xavier taunted, a wide grin on his face. I attempted to pull him again but it was really hard. Ugh!
“You know.” Xavier tapped his fingers on the couch. “I can pull you with just two fingers, my thumb and index.
“Haha.” I laughed. “That’s impossi- whoa!” I stopped talking when Xavier suddenly pulled me towards him. I felt my heartbeat race at our proximity of closeness. My hands were on Xavier shoulder while his were wrapped around my waist. I really wanted to look away but his eyes seems to be hypnothizing me, trying to draw me closer.
I shook my head, snapping out of it and let my hands slide from Xavier shoulder. I tried to get up but Xavier instantly tightened his grip on me. He gently used his hand and brushed my hair aside, his fingers carressing my cheeks.
“What are you two doing?” I jumped and quickly got up when i heard Alex voice.
“I tripped and fell so Xavier caught me.” I blurted out. Alex narrowed his eyes suspiciously, glancing forth between me and Xavier. He then shrugged and waljed towards the kitchen. I turned to face Xavier who’s eyes were cast down on the floor, his jaw clenched.
“Um Xavier, are you alright?” I touched his shoulder but he jerked away from me.
“Dont touch me Brielle, just dont.” I flinched at his cold tone, watching him get up before walking towards the stairs. What just happened? Xavier and i were so close, so close that we almost kissed. I remembered his actions and felt hult. Why did he jerk away and spoke to me like that? There must be a reason why Xavier acted like that cause even though he’s thr most intimidating guy i’ve ever met, he still has emotions despite his blank poker face.
I sighed and walked up to my room, grabbing my phone and switching it on. I texted Ava cause she’s the only female friend i have and the one who will understand situations like this.
ME: Hi Ava
AVA: Hey girl, what’s up?”
ME: Nothing, can we talk?
AVA: what’s wrong? Even though i cant see you, i can tell that you’re upset.
ME: its Xavier ?
AVA: the scary tall guy? ?
ME: lol Ava ?
AVA: what? ? he’s kinda scary.
ME: no he’s not, anyway i dont think i can text you about what happened so can we meet up at the park?
AVA: okay, race you there! ?
ME: oh you’re on.
I switched off my phone and grabbed a few dollers from my purse before heading downstairs.
“Hey where are you going?” Alex asked, holding a bag of popcorn and a bottle sprite in his hand. I was tempted to snatch the sprite from him but the remembered that am meeting up with Ava. An idea clicked in my head which made me internally smirk.
“I’m going on a date.” Alex choked, repeatedly hitting his chest.
“You’re what?” He asked, as if not believing what i just told him.
“I’m going on a date, bye Alex!” I ran out of the living room before he could say anything else. I walked down the street till i reached the park, and groaned when i saw Ava standing beside a tree.
Hey you, i won.” She grinned and i rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop my lips from tugging up into a smile.
“Now that you’ve won my queen, how can i be of service your royal needs.” I used a fake britsh accent.
“Well my royal servant as your queen, i order you to get me one of tge most expensive ic cream in this glamorous city.”
I chuckled. “You’re unbelievable.”
Ava winked at me, grinning. “Learnt from the best.”
Laughing at each other, Ava and i both walked to a bakery and i orderes two bowls of ice cream and chocolate chip cookies for the both of us. Ava insisted on paying but i argued back, that am the one who called her here so its my treat.
As we sat down to eat, i immediately blurted everthing out that happened from when i tried to pull Xavier. Ava took a spoonful of her ice cream and shoved it inside her mouth, wincing a little at the coldness.
“How did you feel when he told you to leave him alone?”
I sighed. “Honestly, i felt hurt by his words and action.”
“Hm.” Ava bit on her cookie, licking her lips. “Its obvious that you have feelings for Xavier.”
“What? No i dont.” I blubbered.
Ava grinned. “Oh then i guess its okay for me to date him, he’s kinda hot.”
I choked on my ice cream, staring at her with wide eyes. “W-what?”
Ava shrugged. “I’m serious, he’s got the looks, the body and he’s pretty smart.”
I grinded my teeth together. “You dont know Xavier like i do so dont talk like you know him.” I cant believe she said that, is this her way of advice?
“Haha.” Ava laughed, wiping her eyes. “Oh my God you should have seen your face, you totally have feelings for Xavier. I knew it!”
I gasped. “You.. You tricked me! Gosh i cant believe i fell for it.”
Ava grinned. “I just wanted to see your reaction and am right. You like Xavier cause when i talked about him, you looked ready to claw my eyes out.
“Oh.” I mumbled sheepishly, slumping against the chair.
“But what if he doesn’t like me back?” I asked sadly, feeling like my heart will be crushed if Xavier only sees me as a friend.
Ava took my hand in hers and gave it a gentle squeeze. “I’m sure he likes you back but it seems like something is holding him back from admitting he likes you.
“Thank you Ava, i’m so glad we met yesterday.” I said genuinely.
“Me too Brielle.” Ava smiled. I glanced down at Ava’s plate to see that she’s already done with her ice cream and cookies.
“You eat really fast.” I chuckled. Ava phone made a little vibrating sound and she picked it up, scrolling throught it.
“Ugh.” Ava groaned. “My parents just texted me that they are headed somewhere and need me to babysit Abby.
“Well go” i urged. “Dont keep Abby waiting, oh and tell her i said hi.”
“Okay.” Ava hurriedly stood up and waljed towards the door. “Bye Brielle!” She waved.
“Bye Ava!” I waved back.
I finished up the ice cream and cookies before heading back home. When i opened the door and stepped inside, i was met with a red faced Damon, Alex and Xavier both stood beside him. Xavier jaw was clenched, his eyes darkening while Alex looks confused and angry.
“What’s up guys?” I casually leaned against the door.
“What’s up?” Damon laughed sarcastically. “Alex here told me that you went on a date, with who? What’s his name? Where does he lives? So help me God if i get my hands on that ba-”
“Whoa, whoa!” I interrupted, standing straight. “I was just joking okay, i was with Ava the whole time.”
“Brielle.” Alex said sternly. “Dont say jokes like that again.”
“You had me scared.” Damon admitted sheepishly. “You’re like my younger sister so dont think you’ll be dating a boy under my watch.” He gave me a knowing look. I just rolled my eyes but still found myself smiling when he said younger sister.
“Come help me in preparing dinner Alex.” Before Alex could say anything Damon dragged him away. I turned and nearly jumped out of my skin when i saw Xavier was still here, staring at me blankly. But i did see something like ‘relief’ flash in his eyes.
“So um i’ll be going to my room now.”
“Okay.” His tone was blunt. I walked pass Xavier, heading towards the stairs, trying to ignore his burning gaze on the back of my head which made my heart flutter.
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