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–LIA’S POV–
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Blake and I spent the next two hours together, talking, studying and laughing. Every time our skins made contact, I would feel those tingles shooting up my body. At this point, I’d gotten used to the feeling, mentally accepting that I had officially gone mad and would soon up end up in an assylum of some kind. Until then, I would enjoy the attention I was receiving from boys all of a sudden.
They call it ‘sweet sixteens‘ for a reason.
“Today was incredible,” I said to Blake, smiling at him. “Thank you, Blake.”
We were standing outside my house, the sky dark now, stars glimmering above us. The cool night breeze gently blew my hair around as I stared up at him, taking note of his facial features. His nose was eerily perfect, as though the Creator had used geometrical tools to carve it.
“Thank you for having me, Lia. You’re the best hostess ever.”
laughed. “Sure, Blake. I didn’t even cook for you. That was all
my mom.”
“You didn’t have to cook,” he shook his head, “I showed up all of a sudden.”
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“Still.” I smiled.
“Mrs. Snow cooks delicious food, so I’d rather have that
anyway.”
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“Wait till you taste mine,” I said smugly. “It’ll be only slightly
burnt.”
Blake laughed. “I’m sure I’ll love it. So when is it gonna be?”
He wanted me to invite him over again.
“When are you available?” I asked, feeling my heart race slightly.
“Tomorrow night?”
“Sure. I’ll see you, Blake.”
“Good bye, Lia. See you in the morning, and then at night.”
“Good bye.”
He finally walked away, his hands in his pockets, and I stood at the door, watching him for quite some time. He turned back towards me a couple of times, and I waved at him each time, making him laugh. Finally, when he disappeared from view, I returned inside the house, a huge smile playing on my lips.
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“Look at that,” Mom teased as I shut the door, making my smile widen. “Lia is blushing.”
“Is she now?” Dad asked, narrowing his eyes at me.
“I am sixteen, Dad. I am allowed to blush after meeting boys.” I
chuckled.
Dad rolled his eyes. “I could take him.”
“You don’t need to. He’s just a friend for now.”
“For now,” Mom emphasised. “I love him, Lia. He’s so cute and charming.”
“He is.” I nodded.
“I am so glad your school finally has boys like him. Otherwise it was full of idiots like those dogs.”
“Hounds,” I laughed.
“Whatever. So stupid.”
My amused smile faltered slightly as my mind went back to Zane.
“Anyway, I’m gonna go to bed now. Thanks for the dinner, Mom.”
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“Good night honey.”
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“Good night.” I made my way to my bedroom, my mind filled. with thoughts of Blake. The way he’d pushed me against the door, and complimented the colour of my eyes. In that tiny moment, he’d made me feel more seen than Zane had in spite of the elaborate effort he’d put in.
I closed the door of my room, locking it, before turning towards the bed. A loud gasp left my lips as my gaze met Zane’s, who was standing at the side of my bed.
“What the hell?” I whispered, scowling. “What are you doing. here?”
“Shh, shh,” he pressed a finger to his lips, walking towards me.
I stepped back, glaring at him. “Stay back, Zane. Don’t come
near me.”
He paused, eyebrows pulling together. “Alright, relax. What’s wrong?”
“What’s wrong? You’re in my bedroom!”
“Not the first time, love.”
“So?” I cried. “I didn’t call you even then!”
“Alright, fair. Why are you so mad though?” He took another
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I quickly slipped away from the wall, not in the mood to be trapped by him again. “Because I don’t like you showing up at my house unannounced. In my bedroom like this.”
“But you’re okay with Blake being here?” He raised a brow.
“How do you know?”
“I can smell him.”
I frowned. “What?”
“I saw him leave, Lia. He just left,” he said in a duh tone.
“Right. Yes, I’m okay with him being here, but not you.”
“Why?”
“Because he’s my friend, and you’re my bully.”
“Bully? I’ve never bullied you.”
“You are bullying me right now by doing this, Zane. Why can’t you just leave me alone?” I asked, crossing my arms.
Zane narrowed his eyes. He stepped forward and grabbed my arm, pulling me tightly against his chest.
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“What are you–”
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“Sh.” He pushed my hand behind my back to keep me taut against his body, then clamped his free hand onto my lips. My eyes widened, and I tried to shout, but the sound was muffled. “This is bullying, love. This right now. And I have the power to bully you anytime anywhere. So please don’t ever ask me to leave you alone again. Especially not after you’ve spent the whole day with that jerk.”
Heat spread through my body, my heart hammering in my chest. Zane looked mad. Genuinely mad.
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