When friends become foes

IS IT LOVE OR LUST?

Kate’s pov:

I wanted to keep to myself but seeing James, I realized that I have to do more to attract even his gaze to me. Him being so handsome didn’t help my course, so many girls were ready to die for him, yes, those dreamy eye had me gulping down saliva each freakin day I see him. At some point it seemed he made eye contact for three seconds and then let out that sexy smile that I just want to absorb myself in, on purpose.

One day I stepped downstairs to go get something to eat and I met him half way down the road coming towards me from the opposite direction, he was wearing a grey tracksuit trousers that accentuated his Curvaceously chiseled rear end, and body fit shirt that highlighted his broad and muscular chest. I felt hot within just drowning myself in his features, such that I would for. I guess I stared too hard and long for him to have noticed, I’ve been told that my stares poke holes into one’s soul, I may have poked his; you ask how?

In his grey tracksuit, his shaft wavered under my consistent gaze on it. It was obvious he wasn’t wearing any boxers, because of the way it swayed with each step he took, he smiled. For all the times that we have crossed parts with each other, we never exchanged words. However, our eyes communicated, what our attitude and lips couldn’t give off, our eyes transcended.

One faithful and calm evening, as I trudged downstairs for the landlord's meeting, I spotted James sitting across from me, his piercing gaze making my skin prickle. I felt exposed in my worn denim shorts and faded singlet, like I was on display in a shop window. The air was thick with tension, and I fidgeted with my hands, avoiding eye contact, It was a staring contest and James had won.

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Later that night, Kate went to visit Jenny and probably sleep over at her place. “Am glad you decided to visit me today Kate, I thought living alone may have given us the long spoon” Jenny said sadly upon seeing Kate immediately she opened the door. “ what long spoon Jenny? I was just a little busy, that’s all.

I flopped onto Jenny's bed, surrounded by familiar posters and cozy blankets. She pounced on me, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “A little busy? That’s all?, anyways there’s this latest couple in the house, you remember Jaden right?” Jenny asked. “ yes I do, isn’t he the one you had a crush on?”

“ formerly kate, I had my fun with him while it lasted. I think he’s dating some washed up hair stylist” Jenny said settling in on the bed. “ at least you had the courage to express your feelings towards him, and mind you it is so unlike me.” Kate said dropping her bad by the corner of the bed. “ ka-a-te” Jenny called out to kate looking at her knowingly. “ what are you hiding, I know you're hiding something! Spill the beans, who's the lucky guy?" She nudged me playfully, but I hesitated, my mind racing. "Jenny, there's no one," I insisted, trying to sound convincing. But she wasn't buying it. "Come on, Kate! I know you too well. You can't hide it from me." She grasped my hands, her grip warm and persuasive. Just tell me!" I sighed, my resolve weakening. "Okay, fine...but you have to promise not to make a big deal out of it." Jenny's face lit up, and she crossed her heart, "I promise, I promise!" I took a deep breath, my voice barely above a whisper. "There's this guy...but he's way out of my league." Jenny's eyes widened, and she squealed, "I knew it! Tell me more!" But Kate shook her head, her defenses kicking in.

“ there’s no gist Jenny, I just like him. We live in the same building. He is way above my league but he is just too handsome to not admire” Kate said sadly but dreamy.

“ way above your league??? No my dear he is not, you’re just making assumptions. Trust me when I say he’s noticing how you notice him, only this kind of guys likes to play the long game” Jenny said. “The long game?” Kate asked, “ yes baby, the long game. Listen you make it obvious that you like them and they purposely drag you long enough to make you want them, then when you slide into that trap, it takes only one gesture from them to get you all confused, leaving you wanting more of them” Jenny explained. “ those are the kind of games that I am not ready for at all Jenny, I’d rather pretend he doesn’t exist than get myself into something I can’t handle” Kate concluded.