Chapter Twelve
2151 Words
I watched mu mum and dad as she walked toward their gate. They both turned around for one last wave before they out of sight to board their plane. I leaned my head against Kyle shoulder as I watched the gate in silence.
“On the bright side, I don’t have to share a bed with you anymore” Kyle said “I don’t like your cold feet against mine”
“It’s better than a cold heart” I told him “Anyways, can we go? I need to be dropped places”
“Sure” he said before leading the way to the exit “Where do you need to go?”
“Chloe” I told him.
He sighed “You don’t have to tip toe around me” he said “You can tell if you need to be dropped off to see your stupid boyfriend”
I gave him a small smile “I’m glad that you’re trying to be okay with this”
“I’m not okay with it” he pointed out “I just don’t want to fight or lose you again”
“I’m still glad” I told him.
He then turned to me “I’m not doing it for free though” he said “You are going to be my date for the school masquerade party?”
“I’m not going to dance” I told him.
He smirked at me “You don’t have a choice” he said.
When we reached the address Chloe sent me, I looked out the window to the house then turned to Kyle feeling a slight bit of guilt “You can join us too” I told him.
“I rather not” he chuckled “I rather stick to my territories”
I rolled my eyes “There is not territories” I told him “I do want you two to get along one day. I would like it if both of my favorite guys would actually get along and hangout out without being at each other’s throat”
“Not a chance” he said “Just because I’m okay with you being with him, doesn’t mean that I will be okay being around him”
“Kyle” I said but it came out a plea.
“End of discussion, Kimberly” he snapped “Stop pushing. Isn’t this already enough for you. I am trying my best is here and I’m not ready for more than that right now. Just stop”
I looked at him, shocked at first, then ashamed, then really angry and annoyed.
“You know what? Screw you, Kyle” I told him “I was friendly with every single person that you dated and made an effort to meet and be nice to everyone because it meant a lot to you. This is literally the first boy I have ever dated and you’re being a f*****g asshole. Why can’t you just be happy for me and support my choices like I do with you”
“This isn’t the same” He defended.
I shook my head “No, you’re just being an asshole” I told him “You’re not being a best friend, you’re being a control freak and a child. I don’t know about you but I don’t like adults that act like f*****g children, so talk to me when you f*****g grow up”
I stormed out the car as I slammed the door shut in anger. I didn’t look back; I made my way straight up to Rio’s house. Luckily, Rio opened the door before the third knock. He smiled before opening the door wider and gesturing me to walk into the house.
He smiled “Welcome to the cook off” he said as I walked into the house “Our contestants for today are Luke and Isaac”
“Hey, Rio” I smiled at him when he was done talked and we were halfway into the house.
The second I walked into the Kitchen; the devious smell of food hit me. It was mostly the smile of mixed herbs and friend veggies. Chloe was sitting on the bar as she watched both Luke and Isaac walking around the kitchen as they were cooking different things. There was at least three pans and a pot on the stove.
“Smells good in here” I said as I took a seat next Chloe.
Luke smiled at me before walking around the bar to give me a small peck on the lips then returning to give me a kiss on the lips.
“How was your paradise weekend with no fighting with Kyle” Chloe smiled.
“It was nice” I told him “Until it ended a few seconds ago”
She gave me an apologetic smile but then her smile brightened “You know what you should do? Silent treatment” she suggested “I do that with Rio all the time. When we argue, I just walk away and around him all day ignoring him and not replying to anything he would say. He eventually comes back and apologies on his own”
“I don’t know if that’s going to work out with Kyle” I told her “Things with him are different”
She took a sip from her drink then smiled “Oh, trust me, all boys give in eventually” she said “The trick is you silently be nice to him and not utter a word to him or say anything”
“Do you eat Italian, Kimberly?” Isaac said.
I nodded “I eat anything and everything”
“Today is everything Pesto” Isaac said “For starters, we have having Bruschetta and Focaccia bread, our main course is Pesto Pasta and Chicken Pesto Lemon, and for dessert its Tiramisu and leftover Pistachio Panna Cotta”
I looked at them surprised “That sounds like a lot of food, and sounds really complexed”
“Isaac is a good Chef” Luke pointed out “I’m just doing the monkey work here”
He then turned to Rio “It’s your turn to do that now. I am going to go cuddle with my girl on the couch” he said handing him spatula to him.
He then tugged on my hand and lead me to the couch where he sat down and pulled me into his arm. I was practically on his lap. He pulled me closer to him and gave me a kiss on the side of my forehead.
“How was the bonding with your parents?” He asked “I already told you all about it though”
He chuckled “But that was on the phone” he said “I rather hear it when you’re wrapped in my arms like this”
“How about we talk about school?” I asked “How is school going?”
He shrugged “It’s okay. It’s really quiet these days; except for practice though, we got a game next week and coach and Isaac are being really strict about practice”
“Who are you playing?” I asked.
He gave me an awkward smiled “Your school” he said.
“You’re playing us on our fields?” I asked.
He nodded “Yeah, found out today actually”
“Wow, that would make Kyle hate you even more than he is right now” I chuckled.
“Especially if we win” he said.
“I like you and all because you’re my boyfriend, but there’s no way you can beat out team”
He chuckled “We’ll see” he said.
He then leaned his chin on my head “Would you cheer for me though? And wear my jacket just like all the other boys’ girlfriends do?”
I shrugged with a smile “Maybe” I said “I’ll see how I feel about that on the day”
***
“Call me later?” Luke asked as he parked in front of the driveway.
I nodded before I reached over to him and gave him a kiss “I had a really good time today”
“I did too” he said “Maybe next time you don’t have to leave”
I looked at him confused.
“You can always say that you’re having a sleep over with Chloe” he said “technically, it wouldn’t be a lie”
I gave him a small smile before reaching out and giving him another kiss on the lips “I will see you tomorrow” I told him.
He reached back and grabbed the plate of food “Don’t forget this. Don’t want you cranky best friend being more cranky without food”
I smiled at him before taking the plate “Goodnight” I said before leaving the car.
When I walked into the house, Kyle was sitting on the couching playing Call of Duty and talking to his friends. I dropped the bag of food on the table before walking away to the kitchen to get myself something to drink. I didn’t say anything, just like Chloe instructed me to do so.
“I need to go, guys, I’ll see you at practice tomorrow” I heard Kyle say from the living.
A few second later, he walked into the kitchen with the food in his hands before placing it into the microwave the leaned against the counter.
“I’m sorry I snapped at you” he said.
I continued sipping on my drink before I moved to the sink to wash my glass and placing it back to it place.
“Kim” he called “Are you seriously ignoring me?”
Ignoring him, I walked out of the kitchen and made my way upstairs to my bedroom. He followed me upstairs, calling my name time after time. I walked into my bedroom as I closed the door behind me, changed out of my cloths and into my pajamas, then walked out of my bedroom to find him still standing by my door.
“I already said I’m sorry for snapping at you, so why are you still mad at me?” He asked following me to the bathroom.
I tried to close the bathroom door, but he stopped it with him foot, so I choose to ignore it and continued getting ready for bed.
“Talk to me” he begged “I’m sorry”
He walked into the bathroom before he wrapped his arms around my waist and dropped his chin on my shoulder. I tried not to look at him through the mirror in front of me. He tightened his arms around me “I’m really really sorry, Kimberly”
After rinsing my mouth, I made my way out of his arms and the bathroom. Just as I tried to push the door open, Kyle stopped me by tagging on my arm to stop me.
“Okay, fine” he said “I’ll do it”
I turned to him waiting for him to continue.
“If it means that much to you, I will meet your stupid boyfriend” he said “I am sorry for being so selfish and an asshole to you. You deserve better than selfish friend that would give as much as he receives”
“You’re bluffing” I told him.
He shook his head “I promise” he said “I swear”
“Okay” I said “Goodnight”
He tugged on my arm again “That’s it?” He asked.
I nodded “What else do you want?”
“Nothing” he shrugged “I just wanted to know if you want to watch reruns of American Horror Stories with me”
“It’s a school night” I sighed.
“It’s always a school night, Kim” he said before tugging me as he took a step backward “Come, just a few episodes”
I let him tug me toward his bedroom where we watched three episodes before falling asleep.
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