Crazy For You

Chapter 1

Few weeks later.

I woke up with a loud knock on my door. Jake, doesn't like to see me sleeping peacefully. I got out of my bed and stretched, I looked back at my bed longingly, should I just crawl back under the sheets? No school, damn it. Its been only a day since it started and I was glad that the summer was over. This summer was terrible for me and I just wanted the school to start so it would give me a reason to get out of my bed for a change.

I quickly showered, pulled on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt and went down for breakfast. Jake was making pancakes for me, he doesn’t like them, and he is crazy. It was his duty to make breakfast seen I cooked dinner and did all other housework, even his laundry. He placed a plate in front of me and sat with his bowl on the chair opposite me.

I took a bite of my pancake and grinned happily. "These are nice; you should make them more often," I spoke with my mouthful.

He smiled and sat there quietly observing me. "What? Why so quiet?”I asked suddenly. Its not usual for my bother to sit quietly for more than two minutes.

“I…uh…are you ok? After everything I just…” he trailed on. I know but I have tried so hard to act normal around him and I thought it was working.

“I am fine. Pass me some coffee.” I said trying to change the topic. I am not alright, I feel like crap but he worries about me too much it's better not to tell him anything.

He nodded and passed me the kettle he had set on the table. We ate our breakfast in silence and then left for school. Jake put on some music which I am not a big fan of and we drove to school. It hardly takes 20 minutes for us to reach. I got out of the car and looked around to find my best friends. I saw Emily and George standing near Em's car talking, I said bye to Jake and walked towards them.

“Hi.” I said to them and they smiled. Emily gave me a quick hug and we started talking about the project next week.

They were talking and I just nodded or replied when they asked me anything otherwise I stayed quiet. “How are you feeling? Ok?” Emily asked all of a sudden. She and George were looking at intently.

God, I cant even be quiet without being asked this question. It's so irritating. “I am fine. Will you all stop worrying? I am ok stop looking at me like this.” I said angrily and walked into the school.

I reached my locker, removed some books and slammed the door shut. I don't need people giving me sympathetic looks just like Emily and George were doing. They asked me 'you okay' and all it does is makes me remember things I don’t want to. I walked outside and sat on my favorite bench near the ground. It was at the far end, most of its view was hidden due to trees around the ground.

I hate this, I thought to come to school will keep my mind off him but it reminds me even more. I sighed and put my face in my hands and groaned. I shouldn't have removed my frustration on Em and George they were just trying to be well good friends. I hope they not mad at me for shouting at them it was not their fault.

I have been trying and trying to be like I used to but it is not that easy. Even if I am able to put up a brave act in front of my friends and Jake, I can’t ignore the fact that I am hurt, depressed and alone than I have been before. It's just too much to take; I don’t know how long I am going to be able to put up with this and for how long.

I heard footsteps and I froze. I looked up slowly and a smile spread across my face and I stood up. I saw him walking towards me with a sly smile on his face; his hair was messy like it used to be it was longer now and fell on his forehead. He was wearing a simple white t-shirt and jeans. God, I have missed him so much more than I expected. I forgot he was coming back today. He stood in front of me just a little space between us. I threw my arms around Aiden’s neck and buried my face in the crook of his neck. He wrapped his arms around me and lifted me off my feet making me giggle. He wiped the tears off my face with his thumb; I didn't even realize I was crying.

“Look at you so happy to see me and you say you hate me.” Aiden said smiling at me.

“I do, I hate you,” I said and he placed his hand on his heart and pretended to be hurt making me laugh. I missed him so much; this is the longest I have gone without seeing him that's why I am so happy I think.

He set me down and brushed a strand of hair of my face. “I missed you.” He said taking my hand casually.

“I missed you too,” I said honestly knowing I am going to regret it when I saw Aiden's traditional smirk back on his face but I was glad to see it.

“I knew you would.” He said sounding proud of himself for some reason. I rolled my eyes at him and he chuckled. “You don't have class? Why you here?” he asked tugging me along with him inside the school again, I just let him.

“I forgot you were coming today. So, how was your camp? Had fun?” I asked casually trying to change the subject walking alongside him holding his hand then he let it fall back to my side.

He shrugged. "It was good but I missed everyone a lot. The camp food was horrible.” He said making a face.

I laughed. I ask him about his camp and he is telling me about the food, typical Aiden. “Missed mommy's food?” I asked teasingly, his mom is an amazing cook.

“Yeah. Yours too.” He said nudging me gently on my shoulder. Awe; how sweet. He eats whatever I make without any complaints and sometimes it's not very good.

“Hey before I forget, I got you a little something. After we drop Jake I will take you to my place maybe I can tell mom to cook.” He said smiling.

Did he get me something? He is so cute. Did I just call Aiden cute? I chuckled and he looked at me oddly. “I won’t say you shouldn’t have got anything because I love getting things.” I said happily and he laughed.

“Don't you think I know that?” He asked smiling. How does he know that? I never thought he would notice my excitement about presents.

“You did? How? ” I asked curiously. I mean he spent most of his time trying to annoy me even when we were kids; he never paid much attention to me otherwise.

He looked at me like I was crazy. “I have known you all my life of course I know.” He said as if I was crazy.

I never thought about it I guess. I just nodded and he walked me to my first class. The first two classes passed slowly and now it was time for lunch. I was walking to the cafeteria with George and Emily laughing and chatting about random stuff. Yes, I did say sorry to both of them and they said it's no big deal they were not even mad. They are awesome that's why they are my best friends.

I should control my anger, it's not fair of me to channel it at them. Gosh, the school can be so boring and the worst part of it is that my next class is math. Ugh, I hate it and honestly I suck at it big time. The rest of the day was very uneventful, I got scolded by the math teacher again for not knowing the answer to the sums she asked to solve. I couldn't care less, she hates me and I hate her. I dumped all my books in the locker keeping only the ones I needed for homework.

“Hey, guys please wait with me.” I begged Emily and George. I get so bored waiting alone for an hour so my brother and Aiden can finish their practice.

“Or we could give you a ride home?” George asked. We were standing just outside in the main building. That's more sensible but that can't happen.

I shook my head. “Jake will probably have a heart attack if I am home alone.” I said jokingly but it was half true. It's boring sitting alone at home, I get scared easily so it's best if I go with them. Jake worried that I might walk into something and hurt myself severely. I am not that clumsy.

George rolled his eyes. “Mr. Over- protective.” He commented. I shrugged, its true but that’s just the way it is. “I can't wait sorry Mia. You know how my mom is.” He said apologetically.

I nodded. His mom was quite strict about such stuff it’s better if he leaves. She is always nagging him about grades. “Em, please, please wait,” I said desperately.

“Hmm what will I get in return?” she asked smirking at me.

I know exactly what she wants. I can't believe her, she is sticking to it. I thought she was joking then but clearly not. “I will lend you my blue dress which you love so much.” I replied with a smirk.

She was about to say something when I cut her off. “I am not going to give you those black shoes, I love them.” I said. She pouted but then nodded.

“Ok, maybe next time. So, what will we do for an hour?” Emily asked. What will we do? I want to go home but I will wait here never mind.

“Want to go get an ice cream?” I asked cheerfully. I am really craving for an ice cream any will do.

We both agreed so we left. Aiden dropped Jake off to Ben's the kid who he tutored and drove home. We reached home, what to cook? God, I miss dad’s cooking but it’s just for a couple of days. Aiden switched on the TV and sat watching one the Die Hard 2 I like that movie not a lot but it good and fun. I left him alone to go and finish my homework, yes, we got homework on our second day back, our teachers are cruel.

I came down a little while later to fix up dinner for us. “Aiden.” I called out for him from the kitchen. He leaned next to me casually. The crazy guy I tell you couldn't he simply respond. I went to the kitchen, what should I make for dinner? Oh, there is some frozen pizza left but I don't know if it's enough for all three of us. Thankfully there was enough so I chucked it in the microwave and grabbed two bottles of water and set them on the coffee table.

“Were you studying?” he asked helping himself with some cookies.

“ Yup had some homework to finish. All done now.” I said and grabbed the packet from his hand and removed one for myself.

He grabbed it from my hand. “ Hey, hands off my food.” He said and stuffed his mouth with the cookie I was about to eat.

“ Aiden, give it back.” I reached for it. He straightened his hand over his head and gestured me to get it.

I jumped once, twice, thrice but I couldn't reach it. I sighed and sat on the stool near the counter. “ Fine, no dinner for you.” I said and crossed my arms over my chest.

“ Oh, you play dirty.” He said and narrowed his eyes at me but was really trying hard not to smile or smirk, you never know with him. “Here, no more and I get dinner. Deal?” he asked handing me two Oreos.

I giggled at our stupidity, he smiled too. “Deal.” I agreed and munched on my cookie happily that I had got my way.

“I will be back I forgot something,” Aiden said and left before I could respond.

The pizza was done; I took two plates filled with food back to the lounge. I set them down; there was a noise behind me, footsteps. No one is home except me. s**t is someone in the house. I turned around and walked right into someone, I screamed but I realized soon it was Aiden. I took a step back and slapped him across his chest.

“This is why we don't leave you alone, you get scared so easily.” He said laughing and pulled me down on the couch.

“You didn't make any noise, you came in so quietly. You did it on purpose.” I said and crossed my arms over my chest.

Aiden rolled his eyes. “Next time I will make lots of noise when I come in,” he said with a smirk. He reached into his pocket and pulled a small square shape red velvet box out.

This is what he forgot, what is it? He stretched out his hand towards me and looked at me. I looked at the box then at him, was it for me? He nodded as if he could read my thoughts. I took it, opened it curiously and gasped. It's so beautiful; I had tears in my eyes. Did he get this for me? It was a silver chain which I think is which looked like white gold and hand a small delicate pendant of a star with a small diamond in the middle. It was shiny but not too much. It looked really simple but yet so delicate and cute.

“This is very appropriate for you. You are like a star.” He said smiling at me warmly making me blush. “And that chain is of white gold since you are not a fan of anything else,” he asked.

Oh my God, he knows that too. I never thought he paid attention even Jake didn't know such things about me and he is my brother for God's sake. I nodded weakly still in the awe of the necklace. “Thank you, it's beautiful. I love it.” I said happily. Its a little too much but its so pretty and I don't want to hurt his feelings and it's pretty.

“I can see that. Let me help you, put it on.” He said and I turned my back towards him. He clipped the necklace around my neck; I looked at him smiling at me happily.

I hugged him. He is so sweet, it is so beautiful, and I already love it so much I am never going to take it off. We had our dinner watching the rest of the movie quietly. We sat talking about his camp and my vacations, Jake and almost everything. He complained about the bad food almost the entire time. I didn't know it was so easy to get along with him; we rarely spent so much time alone before. Jake is always around, it's now that he isn't home because of his tutoring job. I snuggled closer to him and rested my head on his shoulder.

He put an arm around me and pulled me closer to his side. “Are you ok?” he asked suddenly making me frown, not him too. He doesn't even know anything. “I mean you have been quieter than you usually are. Something bothering you?” he asked his voice full of concern.

I shook my head way too quickly. “No, I am just tired. Still, in the holiday mood, I guess.” I answered jokingly but of course he didn’t believe me. Damn him, for knowing me well but he didn't push it.

“So Jake is planning a party on Saturday before your dad returns. Did he tell you?” I frowned. Party? Why here? It's a mess.

“No, he didn't. I won't let him, all the cleaning up falls on me. And I am in no party mood.” I said sternly but I wish I didn't say the last part aloud because Aiden looked at me weirdly.

I yawned voluntarily to avoid anymore slip ups but I am tired and today's a school night and Aiden is so comfortable. I leaned my head on his shoulder and he had an arm around me. I hid my face in the crook of his neck, he smelled so amazing, his hand was trailing up and down over my arm and I was getting goosebumps, it feels good for some odd reason almost natural. I closed my eyes and fell asleep almost instantly in Aiden arms.

“What the hell?” I heard Jake say angrily. Oh, right I am with Aiden but I don't want to get up, I am too lazy to open my eyes so I didn't bother.

“She is asleep.” I heard Aiden say softly in his husky, velvety voice. Even his voice is soothing and kind of hot. Maybe I should just shut up.

Aiden carried me to my room. He tucked me in under the covers, he didn't leave, and I could feel his hot breath blowing on my face. He sighed, kissed my forehead and said something to me very softly in my ear, it was barely a whisper. I heard the door shut; I opened my eyes briefly to see if he really left. What did he say to me? I want to know but why would he do something like that? I am just imagining. I pulled the sheets over my head and closed my eyes drifting off to sleep.