?A Wish?
Chapter 15
When i could feel myself losing breath, Xavier pulled back and rested his forehead against mine while i let out small gasps, trying to catch my breath.
I shyly looked up to glance at him but immediately looked back down when i saw that he was already staring at me.
Xavier frowned and tilt my chin up, his thumb gently tracing my jaw. “Dont hide your beautiful face from me love, you dont know how much i’ve always wanted to kss you.”
I smiled at him but my bubbly expression instantly vanished when i recalled how Xavier has been avoiding and ignoring me for a whole month. I took a step backward and glared up at his tall frame. “So why did you avoid me, huh? Do you know how much its hurts when you see the boy you like avoiding and ignoring you?!”
“I was scared.” I was quite taken aback by Xavier’s words. Scared? What is he scared of? That i dont like him back? Well if that what he thinks, then he’s the most oblivious guy i’ve met before. Because even a stranger can see the obvoius feelings i have for Xavier.
“Scared of what?” I eventually ask, leaning against the wall as i stared up at Xavier with my arms crossed over my chest.
“Can we go outside, i dont feel quite comforble talking here.” I nodded and we both made our way outside, walking to where Xavier parked his car under a huge apple tree that serves as a good shade. There was an awkward silence when we got there and i sighed, glancing up at Xavier who shifted on his feet like he was uncomfortable.
“So what do you wanna tell me about, talk to me, i’m all ears.” I said as i leaned my back against the cool temperature car.
“I really do like you Brielle, a lot. Something in me snapped when i saw Connor hands wrapped around you.” Xavier clenched his jaw tightly as if the memory of it was pissing him off.
“That doesn’t explicate to me why you’ve been avoiding me for a whole month” i harshly gripped my purse so tight that it might have torn.
Xavier sighed, his eyes darkening as he spoke. “I was fifteen when i started dating a girl, her name is Bella. She was smart, kindhearted, humble, childish and sassy. She was just like you Brielle and i wanted her as my girl friend. I never noticed her because she was always the quiet nerd who likes to stick her nose in books, but when we were both paired in a project, i took an interest in her. I began courting her for some weeks even though she was still a bit uncomfortable around me, she slowly warmed up to me. I was really happy and excited when she agreed to go on a date with me. We were both in a relationship for a year Brielle and i had already seen myself having a future with her. I know it was stupid for a sixteen year old to already picture his married life with his girlfriend but i did. I really loved her and will do anything to make her happy. At first, i noticed that she was slowly changing. The kindhearted girl became snobby and rude, she had always felt insecure about clothes that is too revealing but she started wearing tight shorts and miniskirt. She always puts on heavy make-up and will rudely insult a beggar on the streets. She was not the quiet girl i fell in love with but my feelings for her never changed even though her character and personality did. I wanted to surprise her on valentine day so i went to her house and was in for a surprise when i had open the door. Bella was on the couch making out with a boy. Since that day i told myself i was never ever going to fall in love with someone. I did go on dates but it wasn’t something serious.” Xavier hands were shaking like he wanted to badly punch something. I took a step towards him and held his shaky hands, using my fingers to gently stroke his knuckles. Xavier breathed in and sighed heavily, his fingers curling around my hand.
“I’m sorry about what Bella did to you Xavier, you dont deserve a girl like her cause you are an amazing boy and am sure any girl will be happy to be with you.” Xavier smiled and raised my hands to his lips, peppering them with gentle ksses.
“I’m still for ignoring you Brielle, i thought i could fight my feelings for you but i guess seeing you with Connor broke it.”
“Dont worry about it.” I joked. “I’m sure Connor will never avoid me.”
Xavier eyes darkened and he glared at me. “Dont even think about talking with that idi©t or else i’ll beat him up.”
I raised my hand in a mocking surrender. “Calm you horses Xavier i was just kidding, you dont need to get angry.”
“What did Connor even want?” Xavier grumbled, glaring at a tree as if he was trying to picture it as Connor.
“He just came to apologize and no he didn’t bully me in school.” I added quickly when i saw the dark glint in Xavier’s eyes.
“But he still let them hit you.” Xavier said, clearly not happy with the fact that i was trying to defend Connor. It warms my heart how he’s so protective over me and dont want me to get hurt in anyway.
“I promise to tell you if he tries anything funny, just because i had forgiven him doesn’t mean we’re friends yet.”
“Do you have to add the yet.” Xavier whined making me laugh at his cuteness. He’s a cold, blunt and intimidating guy on the outside but deep inside he’s like a cute and adorable kid. G©sh, i wish i had met Xavier to know his true self. He’s always been so mature and straight-forward. He was forced to stop acting like how a little kid should always behave ever since their mother died and their father started abusing Alex. I can see the pain and anger he has in his eyes whenever Mason is mentioned. G©sh, if i see that man i will make sure to give him a hard punch even if it means dislocating my knuckles or breaking my fingers. He is such a stuck-up lame man for a father. Xavier had always looked up to him yet he shattered Xavier, Alex and Damon’s heart.
“What are you thinking about?” Xavier voice snapped me back into reality.
I shook my head, smiling up at him. “Its nothing.”
Xavier grunts in response and he pulled me closer to him, engulfing my frame in his arms. I inhaled the nice and manly scent of his cologne. Xavier hugs were always so warm and comforting that it makes me not want to pull back from his arms. We just stayed like that, feeling each other warmth. Xavier was gently stroking my hair making me feel relaxed and lean closer to his gentle touch, till we were both interrupted by Xavier’s phone.
“Who is it?” I asked when he pulled out his phone from his pocket and switched it on.
“Its Ava.” Xavier received the call and clicked on the speaker button.
“Hello Ava.” Xavier’s voice was gruff and i chuckled when i saw the scowl on his face. He glanced at me and winked. Oh my God, Xavier Hill just winked at me. Could this day get any better?
“Oh Xavier i need you here! Damon is really drunk and is acting crazy on stage.” Ava tone held a bit of amusement and enthusiasm.
Xavier pinched the bridge of his nose and cursed under his breath. “Just keep an eye on him Ava.” He hung up after saying that.
“C’mon Brielle.” Xavier held my hand and we both walk towards the house.
“How exactly does drunk Damon acts?” I questioned Xavier as we both walked pass a few drunk people who were practically making out beside the pool.
“It depends on how drunk he is.” Xavier responded, a deep scowl on his face.
I pinched his cheeks. “Fix that awful scowl on your face, it doesn’t suit you.”
Xavier playfully glared at me, his lips tugging up. “So what look do you think suits my face?”
“This.” Xavier grinned widely, pointing a finger at his cheeks.
“Or this.” Xavier voice went deeper and he wrapped an arm around my waist, leaning forward to my lips before he gently nip on my bottom lip.
My cheeks immediately reddened at his actions and i glared up at a smirking Xavier who loosened his grip on my waist. “You’re such a j.erk.” I playfully punched his arm and he laughed, his eyes twinkling in amusement as he gave me a genuine beautiful smile that made the butterflies in my stomach flutter.
“You’re cute when you blush.” His tone was blunt but it was still enough to make my face turn beetroot red.
“Aww is Brielle blushing because of Xavy?” He cooed, pinching my red cheeks.
“No!” I tried to use hands to hide my blushing face but Xavier both my hand in his.
“Hey, dont hide your cuteness from me.” He spoke softly, gently using his thumb to stroke my middle finger. “I love the fact that am the one who can make you get flustered.”
“I’m sure other boys can get me flustered.” I joked, grinning at Xavier.
Xavier eyes darkened. “Dont even think about it.” He growled, wrapping his arms around me. “I’ll beat up any boy who looks at you in a wring way.”
“Calm down Xavier.” I reassuringly pat his back. “I was just joking.”
“I know.” He replied bluntly and pulled back from the hug but still held my hand in his. “Will you go on a date with me?”
“I will love to Xavier.” I smiled. He smiled back and kssed my forehead, wrapping an arm around my waist as we both made our way inside Connor’s house.
Damon was in the middle of the stage with no shirt on making me gasp but i then let out a relieved sigh when i saw that he still had his jeans on. I snickered at the dance moves he was doing but the crowd didn’t mind, they kept on cheering and chanting his name. He dances pretty good but his drunken self keeps on stumbling.
Xavier cur$ed and marched up to Damon. I turned to Ava and Alex who were both laughing their butts of and i gave them a dissaproving look, which made their laughs turn into snickers.
“You two are impossible.” I said, shaking my head as their laughter increased.
“You should have seen him.” Alex laughed. “He was singing and dancing horribly.”
“But he has no shirt on!” I exclaimed.
“He said he was hot and then removed his jackect and shirt.” Ava held up the two clothes in her hand. “So i did a kind gesture by taking it from him before it gets lost.”
“But Xavy i wanna stay!” I turned around to see Xavier dragging a whiny Damon, ignoring the crowd that seems to be upset cause Xavier is taking away their entertainer.
“No Damon.” Xavier scolded sternly. “You’ve had to many drinks, we should get going.”
“No!” Damon yanked his arm from Xavier and childishly stomped his feet on the ground like a little kid throwing a tantrum. Sometimes i wonder how he’s eighteen.
“Damon.” Xavier warned, glaring at the latter who just ignored him and turned to walk back.
“Oh for God sake.” Xavier grumbled and stormed to Damon, hoisting him up before throwing him over his shoulder only to let out a grunt.
“Having trouble Xavier.” Alex asked, smirking. Xavier just glared at him in response and narrowed his eyes at the crowd.
“He’s so heavy.” Xavier grunted as he he made his way to the front door with me, Ava and Alex trailing behind him. Damon squirming did not help Xavier one bit cause he staggered at little but still managed to keep a firm grip around Damon’s thighs.
“Xavier you’re being a mean brother.” Damon whined.
“I’m just trying to get you home you stupid doofus.” Xavier said, sounding frustrated with Damon.
“Brielle Xavier called me stupid, he hates me.” Damon cried.
I shook my head, feeling my lips tug up in a smile. “Your brother doesn’t hate you Damon.”
“He does!”
“No i don’t Damon, now stay still.” Xavier ordered in a firm tone.
“See.” Damon sniffed. “He’s being a meanie.”
“Xavier!” Ava said in a harsh tone. “You made him cry.”
“Nice going Xavier.” Alex said, glaring at Xavier who looks confused.
“I didn’t make him cry.” He defended, gently setting Damon on the ground.
“Damon.” I placed my hand on his shoulder. “Did Xavier make you cry?”
“Yes.” He sniffed, pouting. “He doesn’t love me.”
“Oh God.” Xavier facepalmed. “Of course i do you stupid twat.”
“See!” Damon pointed at Xavier. “He said a mean word to me again.”
Xavier sighed. “What do i have to do to get you to stop crying Damon?”
“Say you love me.” Damon said innocently.
“What? No i wont.”
“Xavier.” I hissed, giving him a look that screams ‘seriously?’
“Fine.” Xavier grumbled and turned to Damon with a smile plastered on his face. “I uh love you Damon.”
Damon grinned. “I love you too Xavier.” Even though Xavier had on a blank expression, i can still see his lips tug up in a ghost smile.
“Xavier i’m sleepy.” Damon yawned, leaning against the car.
“He’s going to have one heck of a nasty hangover in the morning.” Ava said, opening the back door and setteling inside. Xavier assisted Damon in sitting at the passenger seat.
“Couldn’t agree more Ava.” I said.
~*~*~
“Gosh Ava i’m freaking out help me!” I paced back and forth, running my fingers through my hair.
“Calm down Brielle.” Ava held my shoulder. “Its just a date, i dont see the reason why you’re acting like this.”
“Because its my first date!” I exclaimed. When we arrived home yesterday, Xavier had to carry Damon to his room with the help of Alex while me and Ava had dragged our feets to my room before slunping on the bed, falling asleep immediately. Like Ava had said, this morning when Damon woke up he was groaning alot from the hangover and had to swallow some painkiller drugs to help the massive headache he had. Xavier and Alex had laughed at Damon when he said he isn’t going to drink alcohol again. Ava had called her parents and told them that she spent the night at my place but she did get grounded for three days because she made her mum worry too much. And me this morning i kinda bumped into Xavier and felt all shy around him when he kissed me. I was really shocked when he told me that he’s taking me on the date today but i acted cool, behaving like i didn’t forget about our date!
Right now am currently in my walk-in closet with Ava, rapidly searching through my clothes for the right outfit to put on.
“Okay.” Ava said. “Let’s just go with sonething simple since its summer.”
I thought about it for a minute then slowly nod. “But i cant seem to find the right simple outfit!”
“That’s because you’re not patient, here.” Ava crouches down and picked up a blue illusion top and dark blue designer jeans.
“Is this okay?” She asked boredly.
“Its perfect!” I exclaimed. “Thank you Ava! Now shoo, i wanna change.” I pushed her out of the closet before putting on the outfit. I glanced at the mirror and carefully attached a pearl hair clip on my hair. I slipped in my pair of white sneakers before tying at the laces and walking out of the closet.
“You look pretty, now let’s get you to your romeo.” I quickly grabbed my phone and placed it inside my purse before walking out of the room. Ava knocked on Xavier’s door and it was instantly opened by him. I let my eyes slowly trail on his body. Xavier had on a simple grey button up shirt with two of the bottons undone, his black jeans were really dark in colour, then lastly his pair of white converse. The only thing that looked expensive on Xavier was the watch he had on his right wrist.
“You look hot.” I blurted our and quickly clasp a hand over my mouth, feeling my cheeks heat up.
Xavier smirked. “So do you.”
“Oh my gosh you guys are so cute.” Ava squealed. “Now get out of here!” She pushed Xavier to me, making him stumble a bit and he shot her a hard glare but Ava just ignored him and walked downstairs.
“Shall we?” Xavier held his hand out.
“We shall.” I placed my hand in his and he gave it a gentle squeeze before interwining our fingers together as we both walk downstairs to the front door.
“Have fun guys but not too much fun.” Ava yelled when Xavier and i got outside, heading to the garage. A small gasp escaped my lips when Xavier grabbed me and pressed his lips on mine. “You look really beautiful today.” He whispered, placing a soft lips on my cheek.
“You too.” I whispered back.
Xavier smirked. “You mean am beautiful?”
“No! I didn’t mean it like that, you’re hot uh No! Handsome, stop smirking you big jerk.” I whined.
He pecked my lips and smiled. “You’re really cute.” He opened the door for me and i huffed before settling inside the car. He got in the driver seat before starting the ignition and drove into the main road.
“Are we going to a restaurant?” I asked Xavier.
“Its a surprise.” Xavier chucled. He pulled over at the park making me turn to him with furrowed eyebrows when i saw that we in front of a playground.”
“We’re having a date on a playground?”
Xavier rolled his eyes. “Am not taking you on a date so that we can play swings and slides Brielle.” He deadpanned and reached for his pocket before pulling out a blindfold.
“Please put it on.” He pleaded and i reluctantly turned my head so that Xavier can put the blindfold over my eyes.
“I’ll be right back.” I heard shuffling before i heard Xavier come out of the car and close it. I waited for about five minutes before Xavier came inside and led me to God knows where. When he removed the blindfold i surveyed the surrounding and couldn’t help but smile. We were at the farthest area in the park were children and adults aren’t much.
Under a tall and huge tree, a blanket was laid with different junk food on top. Two jars of nuttela, skittle, M&Ms, twinkies, bread, oreo cookies and two bottled coke.
“Well, are you going to sit down or just stare.” Xavier said teasenly.
I threw myself at him and he caught me by wrapping his arms around my waist. “Thank you so much Xavier, this is the best thing anyone has ever done for me.”
“You’re worth it.” He gave me one last kss before we both sat down. Xavier and i both talked about a lot of things, first random stuffs before we then talked about our careers. We both played around the park for while and later sat down to eat.
“Sing for me.” Xavier said out of the blue.
I choked a little on my drink. “What?”
“Sing for me.” He smiled.
“I dont know how to sing!”
“Brielle i heard you sing in the library some weeks ago and you sound like an angel.” I blushed at his words.
“Please.” Xavier pouted and i laugh, playfully flicking his nose. “Okay but only for today.” He grinned and held both my legs, straightening it forward before resting his head on my lap. I placed my hand in his soft hair and start to stroke it. Xavier closed his eyes, inhaling. As i started to sing memories by shawn mendes while stroking Xavier’s hair, a tear slipped from his eyes and i wiped it with my thumb.
“My mum voice is just like yours, soft and melodious.” He sat up and i wrapped my arms around him, burying my face in his shoulder.
“Its okay Xavier.” I said softly, my fingers running gently in his hair.
I heard him release a shaky breath. “Its okay to do what Brielle?”
“Its okay to cry, i know you want to. Dont keep it all in Xavier, let it all out.”
At my words Xavier let out small sniffs which soon turned into painful cries. Seeing him like this made my heart ache but i needed him to let it all out or else it will consume him. He always tried to act strong and brave for his brothers but deep down all he wants is to see his mother again.
“Thank you Brielle.” He sniffed. “I screwed up the date, didn’t i?”
I shook my head. “No Xavier, this is my first date and its also the best date ever.” He gave me a small smile and kssed me, securing his arms aroung my waist. Xavier pulled back and placed his lips on my forehead, hugging me.
“Nunca te perderé de nuevo.” Xavier muttered. I dont understand the language nor do i know the meaning but didn’t question him about it. After a whole moment of just hugging and enjoying being in each other arms, we both packed up the leftover snacks and put them in the picnic basket. Xavier and i held each other as we walked over to where his car was parked. When Xavier was about to open the car with his key, a hand unexpectedly snatched the keys from his fingers.
“What the fu-” Xavier turned around, since i was behind Xavier i walked to his side and saw a tall girl with brown hair. She had on dark sunglasses that looks expensive. She twirled Xavier keys around her index finger with a smug smirk playing on her lips.
“Who do you think you are?” Xavier sneered.
The tall girl only smirked and moved her glasses up. “Hello Micheal, its so good to see you again.”
Xavier’s eyes widened. “Bella?”
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