Your's, eventually

A day with Xander

He stood up almost enthusiastically “Stacey of course it's her birthday and I wanna surprise her, I rolled my eyes “ I can't do this alone“ ,he added, “but why me “,he looked at me “she gonna be your relative someday, at that point I knew what he meant and over my cremated body would I let that happen, “so?,I don't care “,” harsh Ella, comon help me out here you're a girl,what are friends for, you'll definitely know better than me”, great!, thankgod he knew I'm a girl but just a friend, really? I almost cried couldn't he just see that I love him more than what he regards me as, I composed my self as a blush crept my face any said calmly. “I..... I won't know, you could ask someone else or check the internet”, “okay, think of it this way if you to be in her shoes what would you want “,and with Just that I started day dreaming ,I was brought back into reality by the snap of Darren's fingers “Donno maybe a song id really love that or a party.“ yes perfect that's great I would do that thanks Ella, you're the best “,I forced a smile and with that Xander's mum screamed his name, he just smiled “I'm gonna be back “and with that he left I stood up quickly and shut the door, I couldn't hear his mom over the excessive shout in the living room

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“Xander your dads coming back” i heard his mom saying faintly ,I opened the door slightly and peeped from the door, “ I don't wanna see him “he said running his hand through his hair repeatedly, “he's your dad “she held his hand but he yanked it away quickly,” dad?, that freak was never my dad and will never be my dad, he left us, left you! “he scoffed and the next moment Xander brought out his phone and showed her a photo, and before I could blink she slapped him, I almost screamed and covered my mouth before my emotions took over, i never wanted to see Xander in pain and seeing him cry made me feel uncomfortable. I mistakenly pushed the door and it creaked, I became worried because they would find out I was eavesdropping on them, I quickly on an act and pretended like I just woke up, I stretched my arm upon seeing them and pretended not to know what's happening, “oh hi mom “ ,she caressed my cheek “did you just wake? “,I nodded ,Xander looked at me in a way that made me feel so much bitter ,” how did you sleep so quick” .i looked around as if searching for answers” I um…..im a really deep sleeper and a easy one too” he wanted to ask another but I quickly changed the topic ,” I'll take my leave now” i felt a little guilt and went straight to my room and slamed the door shut i gasped for air having overhead their conversation as I move to my bed a fall asleep

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i was woken up by the ray of sunshine on my face, it seemed so bright and I opened my eyes slowly, letting my eyes adjust to it, I looked up at a familiar face that I immediately guessed was Xander he pilled the curtains further and I covered my head with the duvet, “Ella get up, you're gonna be late “,he said cooly, I pulled down the covers a little, “what time is it?“ , he smirked “ it's 9am, you're still early “.my eyes widen and I immediately got up ,”9am ?, I supposed to be there an hour ago “ I hasten my pace trying to tuck in my bed, he chuckled and I frowned ,” what's so funny? ,he got serious seeing that I wasn't taking the joke the same way he did, he cleared his throat ,” I took permission on your behalf that you would be late today, “thanks but I have to go, now “,I turned to go but held my hand, I became shocked as I turned slowly and looked at my hand,i felt my face heating up “you can't ,you have to stay a little, did you know how hard it was to get you that exit letter?“,I turned and looked at him “thanks I appreciate that “,”no way “ he waved his hand at me ,”you have to watch a movie”,,I frowned ,” movie?, right now? but I'm so late “I drawled, “you said you were late anyways five minutes isn't going to destroy your whole day anyway “ , I frowned “five minutes with you is never five minutes “ he laughed then let's male it ten” I rolled my eyes, but I couldn't stop myself from smiling ,how could I resist ten minutes of happiness with Xander without tasha being here all the time, “fine, one movie but if I miss classes, you're going to copy my notes “ , “ sure, no biggie “, I smirked “and if I'm late again I'm blaming you “ ,” you were already late before I even got here “ he raised an eyebrow” , “ exactly and you made it worse “ he held my shoulder and looked at me while he spoke “no worries I'll drive you there “ , so much for school I thought as I felt a grip on my hand almost tight enough to rip off my arm, as we made our way to the sitting room, I picked up the cassette tapes lying on the ffoor and examined them carefully, “ ghost rider?, CEO slave, genuine moment?, wow Xander where did you get these, they were sold out a month ago “ ,he smirked “I have my ways “, I closed my mouth in shock as I discovered what he did “no way”, he nodded still keeping his eyes on the television “yes way “,”you gave her your number trading for this ?“, “ yeah and totally not calling her “ he smiled, “so which?“ I asked although knowing what he wanted and I am definitely not watching that, “I was going to ask you, but I know you're gonna say ghost rider, you're so naive” , I flared up playfully “ no I'm not, I'm so matured” , he rolled his eyes “ yeah definately, you don't even know the difference from right and wrong “ I gasped and clutched my chest in surprise “ I do, I...... “ he closed my mouth with his palm and I froze, “what's up with you “ I asked as he slowly removed his palm from my mouth “you talk a lot Ella, let's settle this right here right now “, I look down at the table as he picks a cassette tape, I look at the descriptions and the parental guidance section,”this…is rated twenty and above “ ,”i know, we're putting you to the test “ as he inserts the disc, my eyes widen upon seeing all was going on, I snuck a peek at Xander but he didn't seem affected, and here I was panting and sweating like I just did some crazy exercise, I dipped my hand in a bowl full of popcorn as I feel the slight touch of Xander's soft hands brush mine, I removed my arm and at that point I started day dreaming,I blushed at the thought of some naughty thoughts that filled My head, ugh! now I'm thinking about this, no Ella domt leg this get to you, it's just a touch I say to my self ,why does he have to look so good without even trying, “what? “ Xander suddenly asked, my face reddened realising I said that a bit too loud , I froze “what what? “, he looked at me sensing fright “your were muttering something while looking at me”,”I did not! “ I hesitated ,he raised an eyebrow “you definitely have .“, I adverted my eyes and quicklu looked at the television ,”I was looking at the remote “ ,he didn't believe me and I knew it “the remote is in my hand “ busted! I thought “ I know, that's what I was doing “,” so you were staring at me, the charm is to hard to resist “, “you wish, just continue the movie “ I say grabbing a cushion I held it in front of my face, “okay okay, you were so scared “ he laughed heartily, you needed to see him laugh, he was like an angel, enough with the details, for the next Few minutes everything peaceful, the silence was almost deafening just the sound of the television , the sudden quiet atmosphere was interrupted by the buzzing off xander's phone ,he picked up the phone, and dropped it back, “who was that? “ I added from curiosity, “someone from school “ ,my curiosity grew “who? “, hey smiled faintly “why? Jealous? “ ,” me? Jealous? ……of what? , “relax I was joking “ he laughed but I didn't I crossed my arms and looked at Xander “ enough with the teasing who texted you? “, hey didn't say anything “ now that looks suspicious “, “ you're always suspicious “ ,I squinted my eyes as if examining something ,” that's because you're always suspicious “, “ play calm, tasha is calling me “, I frowned, “what is this kindergarten class? “,” you know you're actually fun to hang out with when you're not complaining “ ,” excuse me? “ I gasped , “I said what I said “ ,I grabbed a cushion and lightly tossed it at him ,Xander laughed, “ see?, violent “ , “you deserve it “ ,I said at we both laughed , my softened face immediately turn reddened , “ so tell me, who was that “, his face turned pale,”you really wanna know? “ ,I sensed his changed expression and I answered with curiosity “ yes”, his face turned paler but before I could talk again an enthusiastic smile was shown on his face, “oh.. Look at you caring for me, Ella cares for Xander, wow! “ he said with a hint of sarcasm, I smacked his shoulder ,” you scared me “ ,he only let put a hearty laugh “ , “ so why did she text you?“ I still wanted to know why she sent a text to Xander, “she said she's coming over“, what? ,no, she couldn't, she'll ruin it all, now I know I'm slowely loosing Xander and...., “um, Xander! “ ,that sounded like.... Tasha, and before I could blink she turned the door knob and pushed the door open, Xander stopped up almost like he was anxious, “hi babe” as he leaned over towering her ,”yeah right, you never even called “, I talked my eyes and knew what was going to happen, “that's because ,I was busy” he said romantically and that made me jealous, I'm still here!,I felt like shouting at him in my heart, “oh really? “ she tugged his collar drawing him closer ,”yes love, now give me some of that sweet taste “, I looked at them in somewhat sort of jealousy, I couldn't help it, but I wasn't too jealous, I frowned the more they got closer , okay, maybe a bit too jealous, I closed my eyes as they kissed, my heart broke, Xander stabbed me in a million places, I picked up my bag and went to xanders car and waited, it took about a minute making out, and they came outside laughing, about God knows what, with a few steps they finally reached, I wasn't about to listen to their Xander and Marielle side talks about late-night parties or prom, I slipped inside the car as soon as xander opened the door, I rested my head on the window waiting for Xander, they came in after a few seconds, he held the door opened and she occupied the front seat,why did he do that! ,I almost yelled, i don't get what's so special about her, I scoffed , i had no right whatsoever to be jealous and I knew it, she was Xander's girlfriend and I'm just his friend, what gives!, he gently closed the door and went for the drivers seat, he got seated and we drove off, the atmosphere was quiet, then silence was almost deafening just the roar of the engine, xander sensed it too AMD broke the silence, “so babe, you coming to Oliver's party? “ he looked at him in a type of surprised manner, “of course, I'd better crazy not to and there's this limited one time Louis Vuitton handbag and I want it, it'll match with my gown for prom” Xander rolled his eyes almost playfully “but you have like three of those “ he said with his eyes fixed on the road. “yeah, but still this is premium “ she's tugged on his shirt, as she talked she kept glancing at me,while I kept thinking about everything me and Xander would do if she want there everytime to interrupt, I was snapped back to reality when she called my name, “so.... “ ,”it's Ella “ putting on a fake smile, “I knew that ,so you coming to? “, Mrs ever right, since she's so smart why can't she figure out that I love Xander and she's an obstacle, “no I'll pass “ I said nonchalantly, Xander added “I've know Ella for a long time,there's nothing, absolutely nothing they could change her mind” and they both laughed, I won't get what funny and I felt like a third wheel, they chatted the whole time and I stayed silent the whole ride as I stared at the window, 'I don't feel jealous ' I said to my self ,but I knew I was lying to myself, I did and that was the truth.