Just Friends...?

✧~𝑨𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓~✧ I was standing in front of the big fountain that was in front of the Ross's mansion when suddenly, two strong, big arms wrapped my body so gently no one would expect that he was a indeed strong man. A hot breath fanned across my ears and I heard him whisper. "What are you doing here, Astrid? It's already late, isn't it?" He asked with his normal soft voice. I giggled and shook my head in disapproval. "My name is Aster, Xander. Aster, not Astrid. I've said that a million times!" "Shhh, now" Xander hushed me down and I went awfully silent when there was still words that was threatening to get out. "You're, Aster. But I'll call you Astrid, Astrid. I've said that a million times too. Just give up." My brows instantly furrowed. "Give up? Me? No! Never!" I protested though it was very weak. But I did put a lot of effort into it. That's what matters, does it? He chuckled. "I guess we're going to make it the hard way, huh? As always?" He teased, and I felt that strong urge to ran to the bathroom again. "Astrid? Hey?" "What? I'm fine.... We'll be doing the hard way.... As always!" I said and he hugged me tighter, that was an indication he was holding back his laugh. What an i***t! "Xander? Who are you hugging? What are you two doing there?" A familiar voice suddenly called out and my body automatically jerked making him lose his grip around me. It was his mother! Dang it! "Astrid" He said plainly and I glared at him. Not my best but it would do. "You two are just unbelievable. Dinner is ready, eat." "Yeah" Xander replied, his tone slightly different form what he use for me. Was he really that of a hypocrite? Even to his mother!? "Hey! You don't speak to your mother like that! I always noticed you like that, Xander! Don't be a hypocrite...." He chuckled and I looked at him with a scrunched nose. "Don't be silly, little girl" he said and walked towards me. By now, I was 5 steps away form him since his mother showed up unexpectedly. "Let's go, let's eta dinner." He said and pinched my nose as he slowly pulled me to the big doors ahead of us before I could even realized it. "Let me go.... I'll eat at home..." "You are at home, Astrid. This is home" He said. Home? I didn't treated their mansion as my home.... "No it's not...." "It is, Astrid. Now be a good girl and don't run away, I'll be telling auntie that you did something bad, today." "You.... You.... Stop!" I suddenly pitched out. We were already inside the mansion. I looked around looking for other people if they heard it. I looked at his stupid face again and he was already smirking like a devil! How nice. "Yes, Astrid?" He said innocently. I really hated this man.... But he looks handso– "Fine...." I said cutting the words from my head. It's going to be an uncomfortable dinner after being seen by his mother on the fountain side. "Eat, Astrid. You're not trying to kill yourself just to leave me, right?" I looked at Xander who was already looking at me. The feeling of a hundred people was getting inside my head again. His mother's gaze wasn't hot to burn me down. It was enough to make me cry because of shame. I don't even know why I would feel shame when I always eat with them. I shook my head, and smiled. What's wrong, again? I didn't do something.... "It's mom, isn't it?" He asked, and I suddenly looked at his mother and look back at him and shook my head. "What a little liar you are, Astrid." He said and stood up. "Where.... Where are you going?" I muttered. "Outside?" He said and chuckled. I looked at him with furrowed brows while he filled his entire plate. Soured chicken, salad, steak, and my favorite pasta. Our favorite pasta recipe mom always makes. I smiled when he put a lot on the plate. It was the best pasta I've ever eaten. "Get your fork, Astrid. Let's go eat outside." He said and I nodded. I got the fork and stood up. "Is it enough for both of you?" His mother asked. "We'll just come back later, right Astrid? We enjoy some other foods that's not served on the table." "We do? What is it?" I questioned shock form what he said. I bit my lips suddenly when I just realized that his mother was still in front of me! I'm feeling stupid tonight.... "Aster doesn't even, know. What are you talking about, son? Both of you sit down, stop messing around with me." I gulped. Without any hesitation I sat on the chair. His mother is very short tempered. I wouldn't make her any more angrier. I can't.... "What are you doing? Sit down...." I muttered looking at my plate. I heard someone chuckled and I looked up to Xander. Is he really an i***t? He acts like a kid or is he really just an i***t? "Later, mom. I need to feed, Astrid." "No, I don't! I can eat without you! Sit down, Xander!" I choked out. Before I could even realized what I just said he was already sitting down. I gulped again. This time. I was feeling scared. I just shouted at him.... I the fork very hard trying not hard to cry from my mistake. I suddenly felt the urge to run.... "Astrid? Hey, stop that. What day is it, mom? The f**k. Astrid....." "20? Why? What's happening?" "s**t" "Later mom. Let's go, Astrid. Sorry for breaking what you wanted, we'll go, okay? Mom won't get angry, stand up. Are you still feeling okay?" I looked at him again. He knows the day when I'll get It. Was that why I was acting all grown up, again? It's still not one month! Pleaseeeeee, no..... "I'm.... So-sorry" "It's not your fault, hmm? Stand up. Let's get some fresh air, shall we?" Without any warning I stood up while nodding. I'm feeling hungry, too.... And he had the food.