?A Wish?

Chapter 31

Brielle pov

I am really worried about Xavier and Jordan. Was there a fight? Did Jordan get scolded really bad by his scary brother?

“I’m so happy, happy, happy!” A cheerful voice made me snap my head to the door.

A grinning Jordan bounced in, followed by a grumpy Xavier, who was struggling to carry two luggages.

“Would you mind helping me with this and stop singing like a parrot.” Xavier snapped, glaring at Jordan who’s response was to ignore Xavier and continue singing.

“Jordan so help me g-”

“You two are back!” I exclaimed, interrupting Xavier and running up to him.

Xavier let the luggages slip from his hand and wrapped his arms around me, placing a soft kss on the crown of my head.

I pulled away from the hug and worriedly checked his face and hands to see if there was any bruise.

“I’m so glad you’re alright.”

“Um, am also here, thanks for asking.” Jordan pipped in, an adorable frown on his face.

Before i could answer Jordan, Xavier spoke up. “Why wouldn’t i be alright, sweetheart?”

“Because i thought you were gonna get into a fight with Jordan’s brother.” I answered sheepishly.

“I would have, but i was trying to keep Jordan from having a panic attack, he looked like a small lamb when his brother scolded.” Xavier laughed, a smug smirk on his lips as he stared at Jordan.

Jordan grimaced. “Gosh, i cant believe you told her this, you know what? I’ll carry my luggages by myself, i dont need you to help me again!”

Xavier and i both laughed as Jordan struggled with the two luggages.

After some minutes, Jordan sighed and turned to look at us. “Help me? Please!”

“Why?” Xavier asked mockingly.

“Because these luggages are damn heavy!” Jordan exclaimed.

“Well you were the one who decided to add clothes and lots of beach supplies in your bags, so i wont help you.”

“Oh come on Xavier.” Jordan whined. “Brielle, please tell Xavier to help me with these luggages.”

“Xavier help the kid with his luggages.” I deadpanned, trying to muster up a dead in the eye staring contest with him.

Xavier held my eyes for a few seconds before sighing and walking over to Jordan.

“I’ll carry your stupid luggages.” He grumbled. Jordan giggled like a girl but stopped when Xavier shot him a murderous glare.

“I wonder what crawled up in his pants.” I heard Jordan mutter quietly.

~*~*~

“Guys please slow down.” I rasped out, holding my knees while panting.

“Hurry up Brielle!” Johnny yelled out enthusiastically, he was like six feet away from me.

“Or else the queue will be filled up!” Johnny best friend, Joshua, yelled. Him and Johnny were both holding hands while running.

“Oh God, these two are a handful.” I muttered, struggling to run and catch up with the two little kids.

After Xavier helped Jordan with his luggages, we all hanged out for a while with Damon, Ava and Alex. But right after that, Johnny was throwing a tantrum about wanting to go to the carnival. Emily kinda pleaded with us to take him to the carnival because she is having some business partners over to have dinner. Johnny was really happy about it and wanted his best friend, Joshua, to also come. Damon drove us to Joshua house before we went to the carnival.

Joshua was almost like Johnny but he is a little shy about meeting new people. He later warmed up to me and Ava. Joshua is a cute black american boy with light brown soft curly hair and he has the most beautiful pair of honey coloured eyes that makes him ten time more adorable. I learnt that him and Johnny have been best friends since Johnny was three. Johnny is one year older than Joshua and he is really protective of him.

Jordan told us that when some little kids tried to bully Joshua because he is black, Johnny fought them off. He did get a two days suspension along with the bullies, but he told Emily that he wil deal with anyone who hurts his best friend.

We argued about who was going to stay with the two children and i brought up spin the bottle. So Me, Xavier, Damon, Alex, Ava and Jordan all circled each other. Then, i spined the stupid bottle and it landed on me!

So right now, the others are probably having fun while am stuck with two enthusiastic kids. I also cant believe that Xavier ditched me for the chocolate fountain. He is so obsessed with chocolate.

The three of us were in time before the queue gets long and we all mounted in the water splash ride. I now get why these two are so happy about this ride, like seriously its so fun!

“Do you two want to go in for another round?” I asked the Johnny and Joshua.

“Yes Brielle! Yes!” The two squealed, hugging my leg.

“Okay.” I laughed and held their hands, walking back to the line.

After going on two more rounds on the water splash, i took the kids to an ice cream cart.

“I’ll have two scoops of nutella ice cream with chocolate sprinkles on top!” Johnny said to the ice cream boy who gave a small smile before nodding.

“And Joshua will have two scoops of oreo ice cream with sprinkles on top!”

“Is that what you like Joshua.” I asked, with raised eyebrows.

Joshua nodded eagerly. “Yes! Oreos are my best ice cream flavour.”

I chuckled. “Okay, kid.” Turning to the ice cream boy, i ordered for a big tube of vanilla ice cream. As he handed out Johnny and Joshua ice cream to them, i paid for all the ice cream before turning to face the kids, who stared at me strangely.

“Are you sure you can finish that?” Johnny asked, his brows furrowed tightly together.

“Yep.”

“Bit my Mummy told me that eating too much of ice cream will give you an upset tummy.” Joshua said innocently.

“Dont worry boys.” I shot them a wink. “I can handle this.”

“If you say so.” Johnny shrugged his shoulders and licked his ice cream.

“There they are!” I heard a voice yell out.

I looked over to the side and saw the others. Ava and Damon were walking hand in hand, while Alex, Xavier and Jordan were sauntering over to me and the two kids.

“Xavier!”

“Jordan!” Both Johnny and Joshua ran towards the two and hugged them, being careful not to pour their ice cream.

“Hey.” Xavier said, prying Johnny off him and smiling at me. I ignored him and took a spoonful of ice cream.

“Are you really gonna finish that?” Ava asked, her eyes widening.

“Yep.”

“That’s not really healthy.” Alex muttered.

“Says the boy who eats six packets of oreos a day.” I said sarcastically.

“Oreos are addicting.” Alex defended.

I just rolled my eyes.

“Let’s get going guys.” Damon glanced down at his watch before looking up at the sky. “Its a little late.”

“And it looks like its going to rain.” Xavier added.

“Yay, that means we can play in the rain.” Johnny finished of the last chocolate on his cone before eating it.

“No you wont, Johnny.” Xavier said firmly. “Playing in the rain can make you fall sick.”

“No it wont.” Johnny retorted back stubbornly, crossing his arms. “I will play in the rain if i want to.”

“Excuse me?” Xavier arched an eyebrow at him. “Did you just talk back?” Johnny didn’t say anything and just continued glaring into space, his arms crossed.

“Look at me when am talking to you Johnny Nathaniel Hill.”

“Ooh, he pulled the middle name card.” Jordan whispered to me.

“Is he really strict with children?” Jordan asked.

“I honestly dont know.” I whispered back, scrutinizing Johnny who still stood his ground, refusing to look at Xavier, who i could tell was one minute away from lashing out.

“Um Damon.” I whispered, since him and Jordan were the closest to me. “Is Xavier a strict cousin?”

Damon snorted. “He is one year older than me yet he is always stern. How do you think he will be with a seven year old?”

“Um, Xavier is getting angry, Johnny.” Joshua told Johnny nervously.

“Really?” Johnny whispered, not so quietly.

Joshua nodded. “Yes he is.”

Johnny lips curled up into a smirk, a mischievous glint in his eyes. He leaned forward to Joshua ear and whispered something to him that made the latter smirk.

“What do you think he told him?” Ava asked.

“They’re going to try to get Xavier really pissed.” Alex answered, staring boredly at the now two giggling children.

“So this has happened before?” I asked and Alex nodded.

“Yep, just watch.”

“I’m going to play in the rain and there is nothing you can do about it.” Johnny retorted, still staring into space.

“Johnny.” Xavier warned.

“I agree with Johnny.” Joshua chimed in. “I also want to play in the rain.”

Xavier let out an exasperated sigh. “Joshua, i know that Johnny is your best friend but that doesn’t mean you should always back him up in his ignoramus decision.”

“I dont care.” Joshua countered. “I’m playing in the rain with Johnny.”

“Yes!” Johnny finally turned to look at Xavier. “We want to play in the rain.”

“No.” Xavier tone was stern and firm. “You both will not play in the rain and my decision is final.”

“You’re not the boss of me.” Joshua said stubbornly.

“Yeah.” Johnny backed up his best friend.

Xavier eyes narrowed in on Joshua. “No, but i am older than you so watch your tone kid.”

“Asshole.” Both Johnny and Joshua suddenly yelled out.

“What did you two just call me?” Xavier growled.

The two stuck their tongue out at him. “Come and get us loser.” Before Xavier could respond, they ran off.

Xavier let out colourful words and stormed after them, later returning with the two kids thrown over his shoulder.

“My bottom hurts.” I heard Johnny whine. “Why did you $pank me?”

“You cursed and you were disrespectful.” Xavier said bluntly.

“We were just trying to have fun with you.” Joshua said. “By getting you mad.”

Xavier smirked. “And did you have fun?”

“No, my bottom had to pay the price.” Joshua mumbled.

“That was a nice show guys.” Joshua said, yawning and stretching his arms. “But we should get going, am already tired and droplets of rain is getting on my hair.”

“Yay rain!” Johnny and Joshua said enthusiastically.

“Lets go guys.” Xavier set the boys down. “Its already late, Joshua i’ll call your mum and tell her you’ll be staying with us for the night.”

“That means Johnny and i can have a sleepover?” Joshua asked innocently, his brown eyes glimmering up at Xavier.

Xavier smiled and stretched his hand down to stroke his hair. “Yes, baby.”

“I’m not a baby.” Joshua crossed his arms. “I’m six.”

“And that means you’re still a baby.” Damon grabbed Joshua from behind making the latter squeal.

“Damon is right, Joshua.” Johnny said, with a larg grin plastered on his face. “Since you’re six, you’re still a baby. I’m seven so am not a baby anymore.”

“No fair.” Joshua pouted. Everyone went ‘aw’ at his cuteness and his cheeks reddened.

“Guys, hate to ruin the moments but the sky is really cloudy and dark.” Alex said, his eyes flickering between Joshua and Johnny. “If the raindrops increase, its going to be hard convincing these two to get inside.”

“Alright everyone.” Xavier announced. “In the jeep. Now.”

I picked up Johnny and walked down to the parking lot before opening the jeep and setting him inside. Damon was on the driver’s seat and Ava sat on the passenger seat. Alex, Jordan, Johnny and Joshua on the second back seat while me and Xavier were settled on the third seat.

“Princess why are you ignoring me?” Xavier shuffled closer to me, his voice soft. “Did i do something that made you mad? If so, forgive me.”

“You ditched me for a chocolate fountain.” I said, with a small huff.

“Is that why you’re mad at me?” Even though i cant see my boyfriend facial expression, i do know that he has a cocky smirk plastered on his lips.

“Yes.” I kept my tone blunt.

“I didn’t really ditch you for a chocolate fountain Brielle, i played a game to win us something.”

Curious, i turned my head to him and stared. “What is it?”

Xavier brought out two small papers from his shirt pocket. “Two tickets to Shawn Mendes live show tomorrow night.”

“Oh my gosh!” I squealed. “Really?!”

Xavier winced and so did Alex and Damon. “Sorry.” I apologized. “I mean, really?”

“Yep.” Xavier said, smiling. “So, are you still mad at me.”

“No.” I threw myself on him. “I now love you more than i love Shawn Mendes.”

Xavier chuckled. “I really dont know if i should be jealous or amused.”

“Just kidding, you’re always number one in my heart.”

“You too princess.” Xavier pulled back from the hug and kssed me softly before pulling away and smiling down at me.

“So.” He glanced at something beside me. “Are you really going to finish that?”

Confused, i turned my head to the side and looked down. My tube of ice cream that i bought was right there. I cant believe i forgot about it.

“Um.” I let drops of the ice cream pour in the container. “Its melted.”

“Good thing i have two straws with me.” Xavier handed me one blue straw and i dipped it in the tube.

~*~*~

Damon pulled over in the garage and turned off the car. When we all got down, i was surprised to see a black expensive car parked beside the fountain.

Xavier held my hand and we walked to the porch. He opened the door and we all stepped inside. Emily was seated on the couch, talking with two people.

“Mummy!”

“Aunt Emily!” Joshua and Johnny ran and launched themselves in her arms.

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