I'M NOT INTO YOU

CHAPTER 8; TIME TO CONFRONT

*Delilah POV

The movie ended quickly, and I sat up straight looking at both of them. “Ok, time to make up an ending for the movie.” Ezekiel started to think, and so did I. “Oh! What if the flight attended that was grossed out punched them?” I giggled, “Stupid. I say that instead of their little happy ending, he didn’t catch up with her and they never got to meet. Ever again.” I crossed my arms, proud of what I said. “Pathetic, I would say to have violence.” He furrows his brows, as I rolled my eyes, “You would want something violent.” I chuckled before glancing over to Axel who wasn’t speaking for the past 2 minutes of us chit chatting away. “Ax? Is everything alright? You were always the first one to make a good ending for movies.” He flinched. His eyes were avoiding mine. “I-I’m fine…” I bit my lip trying to figure out what’s going on with him but nothing really came up. Was he still mad about the fight we had at the arcade? His not really the type to move on so slow. Weird.

A few minutes I was at the front door, smiling widely. “I had fun tonight guys. Thanks.” Ezekiel shook his head, “No, thank you! If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have met Alisha.” He winks at me, I got grossed out and rolled my eyes, “Yeah, well whatever. Bye Zeik.” I looked over to Axel who was behind him, focused on his phone. “Bye Ax.” He looks up and nods. I got a cab, I tilted my head, trying my hardest to think why he was suddenly in a bad mood. Think Lilah, Think! But nothing came to mind. Gosh, I used to be so good at reading peoples body language and face features. But why with Axel, it seemed so…hard?

At school ; Wednesday; 2 : 22

I was bored, and out of my mind, I couldn’t listen to Mrs. Jones lecture anymore. I wanted to flip the table and storm out of there, but that was all in my head. But I wished I actually would do it. She was so stiff with her movement, and she sounds like a robot, reading every word carefully, making time so slow. I could barely even understand what she was saying, because of how she stops at every word she reads. I groaned quietly, and I heard someone chuckle, I turned around to see Evan, a transfer student from two years ago. He was half Chinese, and couldn’t understand a bit of English when he first got here. He was pretty cute, and a lot of girls fall for him to be honest. His pale skin being so smooth like butter, and his dark hair was covering a little bit of his eyes making him look mysterious. He was tall, like 5’11 tall. I raised a brow, “What are you laughing at?” His smiles sweetly showing his dimples, that makes every girl fall even harder for him. “Nothing, it just seemed your more annoyed from the class than me.” And he was right. I was. “But aren’t you top1 in our class?” I got a little offended, I sat up straight pointing my index figure at him. “Hey, even the top of the class gets annoyed with the subjects.” I was pouting that I didn’t even notice, he looked at my pouting lips and laughs softly. “Sorry ma’am, I didn’t know.” We both laugh, and I was getting too distracted. Now I think I know why girls fall for him. But I didn’t fall too far to catch feelings though. “Would you guys shut up?” Alisha said pissed at us. “I’m trying to listen to the teacher.” I scratched my nape, and whispered “Sorry.” She rolls her eyes and continues to listen to the teacher. The class was finally done, I stretched my arms high up as I groan. I then saw Evan bend down to my level whispering, “See you soon, pouty.” I coughed, he gotta be kidding…I laughed shaking my head in disbelief.

I walked out of the school with tiring eyes, but I know I couldn’t just rest, right there. The school is giving us 4 days to prepare for the final exams and I know It’s not a lot of time but I’ll make every time count. I told Yvette and Alisha that I won’t be hanging out with them for a while, and they understood since they got some studying to do as well.

I came back home, my balance not even, because of how heavy my bag is, I saw my dad reading the newspaper and I didn’t want to bother him. But he was the one that bothered me. “Lilah, my secretary will be here in a few hours, and we’ll have dinner, and to discuss about you running the family business.” He said not looking up from his newspaper, I got annoyed. “But dad, I have exams in a few days I need to study…” He stood up, folded his arms, his eyes narrows. “It will be quick, he’ll just tell you what to expect from the company, and what you should do.” I got more annoyed. “Isn’t that your job?” He comes closer, what the hell did I do… “Are you giving me tone young lady? And besides, after you graduate valedictorian, you’ll be the CEO of Turner inc.” He smiled a little, stroking my head. I wanted to tell him to not touch me, but I was too weak for it. He backed away and walked back to the couch. I stood there thinking of what my future would look like, and I knew it would be boring as f**k. I walked up to my room as I locked the door. I went and sat down placing all my books on my study table. I texted chickentenders first to tell him that I’ll put my phone on do not disturb.

Deadflowersbloom: Hey, I’ll put my phone on do not disturb because exams are a few days away so don’t bother to chat me. HAHAHAHAHAHA

Chickentenders: Ok

I felt down. He’s acting cold? All of a sudden? Why?

Deadflowersbloom: You ok?

Chickentenders: Yeah, just tired

Deadflowersbloom: You sure?

Chickentenders: Yes, so don’t worry and focus on studying, ok?

Deadflowersbloom: Ok then.

I sighed turning off my phone. He doesn’t really act like this. Maybe he had a fight with his brother? He told me he has a brother and they were never that close, but definitely would fight often. But he would tell me what they were arguing about, or maybe it was just a family problem that I shouldn’t butt in. I shook my head trying not to think about him, and started to study.

*Axel POV

I still couldn’t believe that Lilah is Deadflowersbloom, I want to confront her, but…how? I mean, I don’t think that there’s any time for it, especially that exams are nearby and that she is definitely studying, and I didn’t want to bother her. But it seems like I should tell her, I couldn’t hold it any longer. So I’m planning on confronting her tomorrow.

At my house; Thursday; 9 : 46

I got out of the shower, drying my hair with a blow-dryer and then I thought of how I should confront her. Should I just get straight to it? Or give her hints that I know? This is harder than I thought. I sighed and I got a knock on my door. “Hey bro, Yvette is coming here. She just texted me that she wanted to talk to you?” My brother said looking at the text Yvette sent him. I tilted my head, all of a sudden, she wants to talk to me? “About what?” He shrugged, “She didn’t say, but I think it’s urgent, she seemed serious.” I got anxious. My heart started pounding.

A few minutes later I was in the in the couch waiting for Yvette to come, I kept overthinking. What’s so urgent for her to come here? Is it that bad? Or maybe something happened with her and Lilac? I mean Lilah…

I then heard the doorbell, I opened it and I saw Yvette with Mason. What in the world is he doing here? I glare at him, my eyebrow raised, I turned back to Yvette who was smiling weirdly. “May we come in?” She asks, I nodded still glaring at Mason.

“So, what do you guys want? What’s so

urgent?” I asked sitting in front of them, I saw that Mason was avoiding my eyes, I smirked at that, I then turned to Yvette. “Well, as you know Mason was prom king when he was at our school right? And I’m in the party committee?” I nodded, “Yeah well what about it?” She looked at Mason before sighing. “And so, we all know who’s gonna be the prom king.” She pointed at me. I wasn’t really surprised but I was definitely flattered. I chuckled, “Get to the point Yve.” She groans and leans in closer to me. “We want to have an after-prom party at your house. If that’s ok with you.” I thought for a while, and everyone knows that I love parties so why would I turn this one down? I smiled and accepted, “Wait, but why are you here?” I question, looking at Mason, him still avoiding my eyes. “Well, I was wondering if I can take Lilah to prom, she’s like a brother to you, and we didn’t really get on into a good start at being friends so-” I cut him off, “No. And shouldn’t you ask her father that? And plus, I don’t think Lilah would care about prom, she’s more focused on the exams than thinking about what dress to wear for a school event. And why would she go with you?” He stuttered thinking of what to say, I was satisfied, his not fighting back now. I glanced at Yvette and I think she knows what’s going on. “Err, I think we should go…can you wait in the car? I need to talk to Ax, in private…” Yvette said escorting him outside, and once it was just the 2 of us in the room I sighed.

“I think some ones jealous.” She said with a teasing tone, as she sits next to me. I rolled my eyes, “I’m not…” I saw her smirk, “Don’t lie to me Ax, jealousy is written all over your face.” I shook my head. I didn’t want to admit it. She stood up, and I knew she’ll make me burst. She stood right in front of me, “Weren’t you the one that fought the perv that was trying to f**k her? And you were the one that gave her the best birthday surprise? Oh, and that camera you gave her? Knowing that she wants to be a photographer when she grows up? Calling her Lilac, and being so protective, that you ruined her first date with Mason at the arcade? And you say that you’re not jealous.” She crosses her arms, smirking. I couldn’t hide it anymore, “Fine! I like her, ok? And it’s probably not like anymore! I love her!” She was surprised and I know she was pleased with my answer, my heart was thudding that I could hear it clearly. “How did you know?” I asked, I couldn’t possibly tell her. Why would I tell her? She shrugs, “I have three birdies that told me.” She winks somewhere and I got confused, I then looked at where she was winking and I saw Ezekiel. “My brother? And who are the other two?” She smiles, “Cole and Adrien of course. I know something was suspicious about you lately, and I know that you tell those two dumbasses everything.” Well played Miller, she really is like sherlock or something. We bid our goodbyes and she left.

I then finally decided, to tell her later tonight. My dad said that him and Mr. Turner will be drinking tonight and I know if I go there with her dad there, I’ll be dead meat.

Time check – 7 : 28

I arrived at her house, and I knocked on the door, their maid opened it and I asked where she is, the maid said she’s up in her room studying. ‘Knew it.’ I walked up the stairs, and I was nervous, yet excited. I knocked on the door but she didn’t open. I opened it myself and I saw her sleeping on her desk, I walked up to her and kneeled down to see her face clearly. I smiled seeing her sleep peacefully. “Studying hard I see…” I whispered, I caressed her head, I decided to put her to bed, she was a heavy sleeper so I doubt that she would wake up. I tucked her in, and tucked some of her hair behind her ear, “Sleep well deadflowersbloom…” I wanted to add more, “I love you…” I kissed her forehead and stood up, I then felt her hand gripping onto the bottom of my shirt, I got surprised, her eyes open, as she smiles, “I love you too.” Did she just say that? I thought I was dreaming for a second, and but if I was…I don’t want to wake up.