Chapter 8

Javier's POV

Something is wrong with her. It has been 3 days since I talked to her. I was still mad that she tried to let down my guard. The day when it was my birthday which I don't celebrate, a note was placed on top of my books in my locker. Someone wished me a happy birthday. I was curious who could have put the note but I hate my birthday, so I didn't care who wrote. I crumpled the note and threw it in the trash bin.

I noticed she wore her hoodie as if it was to protect her from everything. She usually kept her head straight and walked confidently. But now, she just kept her head down and walked quietly. She stopped talking to her friends. I know it's not my business. But there was a rumor that her friends hated her for a long time and she confronted them. I saw her looking at her friends a couple of times. She lost some weight and she looked like a zombie. I was truly worried about her.

I hadn't seen her in the cafeteria and she was always distracted. Today, I sat in my seat behind her and she didn't even notice.  A paper ball was thrown towards her. It hit her head, I turned to wonder who it was. I realize a guy, who was busy laughing quietly at her. I glared at him, I will enjoy punching his face. She turned to wonder who it was. She looked cute whenever she is curious. I gazed at her curiously, she turned around and opened the paper. Whatever she read, she started to tremble, she crumpled the paper.

She quickly ran out of class. I couldn't help but worry. I went after her, taking permission from the teacher.  I ran and looked for her. I was about to take another way, I saw her. She was sitting and put her arms around her as if she was to protect herself from the world. She was finding it hard to breathe. Shit, she's having a panic attack.

I put my hands on her shoulder, keeping a distance from her. I told her to breathe in and out. After she could breathe properly, I hugged her tightly. How could I  not see this? I'm so stupid for ignoring her. And avoiding her. I felt guilty and mad at myself. She was suffering so much and none of us noticed it. I will never leave her alone. I pulled her closer to me and inhaled her vanilla and roses scent. It always calmed me down.

Scarlett's POV

A hand took hold of my hand as I walked out of school. We went to his bike. He turned around and put the helmet over my head and smiled at me.

I noticed that he acts like a kid near me but he talks with no emotion in his tone with others except me. Others as teachers, not that we have friends except each other. I hopped on his bike and put my arms around him, putting my head on his back. I could feel his abs and I tickled him. He shuddered and chuckled.

"If you want punishment, then keep tickling. "My face was red and I smiled a little. After a while, we arrived at our destination. I hopped off and I saw what was in front of me.

"Javier, this is not a public library" yes, we were going to work on our project. He looked at me as if I was crazy.

"Of course this is not a public library, this is my home."

That's when I noticed a big house in front of me. It was magnificent and I let starting at it with my mouth open. He chuckled and said, "close your mouth before you eat flies. "

I thought, gross and I shut my mouth. We entered the house and we're welcomed by the helpers.

"Good evening mam. Do you need any help with anything?" She asked. She was in the early forties and her name tag said Georgia. I shook my head and said no politely. She smiled warmly at me and we walked up the stairs. Wow, this house is bigger than I thought. He opened a large door and we entered.

The walls were quite exquisite. It seemed gloomy to me and it was just a plain room. His room was clean. That's not what I expected.

He took off his leather jacket. I could see the traces of his abs through his white shirt. His arms were muscular. Hmm, so he works out.

"Take a picture babe, it will last longer"

I smirked and took out my phone.

Snap

I just took a picture of him looking sexy. I couldn't help but swoon internally.

He was dumbstruck for a minute or so. His face was priceless. I laughed out loud. It was satisfying to see him like that. I put my hand on my stomach as it was aching due to my laughter. When I finally took a good look at him, he was grinning.

I tilted my head and asked " what?"

"Nothing, you're so beautiful." My heart was beating so fast, I thought I would have a heart attack right now.

He sat on his bed and gestured me to sit on his bed too. I climbed on the bed and started to take out the papers, notepad, and some other essentials. we worked on the project for over an hour.

He whined " I can't do it anymore. It's so boring. Let's do something fun."

"I can't. I have to go to work in half an hour."

"Great, I know what we can do in half an hour " he smirked mischievously.

My eyes widen and I started to back up. Before I could get out of bed, he grabbed my arm and pulled me under him. I could feel the papers underneath me. He straddled me and asked "I hope you didn't forget about your punishment. Let's continue where we left off, shall we?"

I shook my head in denial but before I could say anything. He tickled me. One thing you should know about me, I'm very ticklish. I screamed "aaaah...stop it."

We both laughed and we both ended up on the floor, tickling each other. He was still dominating and stopped tickling for a second, saying " tell me that I am the most handsome and a gentleman you have never met."

"You are the ugliest pig and an asshole I have never meet." I smiled innocently at him.

He put his hand on his chest as if he was hurt. A second later, he started tickling me again. Tears pricked in my eyes. We both stopped laughing and realize the position we are in. He was on top of me and I was blushing like crazy. He came closer and started to kiss my jaw. I gasped at the touch of his soft yet hot lips. He smirked knowing the effect he has on me. He trailed wet kisses from my jaw to the corner of my lips and then to my neck. I sighed momentarily as he kissed lightly on my sensitive spot. My hands made their way to his hair. His soft brown curls fell just above his eyes ah he looked at me. His eyes had lust and something else which I couldn't decipher. I felt tingles all over my body and I felt dizzy. The sunlight fell on us, making him look like an angel. I bit my lip as he looked at me with those desirable eyes.

He came closer to kiss my lips. This was my first kiss. Oh God, I'm finally kissing someone. The worst part is,  he is my friend and the best part is, it seemed right that he is going to kiss me. If I moved right now, his lips would be on mine. We were so close that we could hear each other's heartbeat. I smirked when I realized I have the same effect on him as he has on me. Our hearts were beating against our chests painfully.

Someone opened the door and screamed as we were about to kiss. We pulled away to see Georgia standing there with hands on her face.

I was on alert mode and said " No Georgia, it's not what it looks like. ". On the other hand, Javier looked distressed.

Georgia took her hands off her face and said apologized for barging into the room. I assured her it's ok. After she went downstairs, I turned towards him and tell him that it's time to go to work.

He sulked and said, " I will miss you much, potato." He hugged me. I stared at him sternly.

"Really? Potato? "

"You kind of look like a potato right now!"

I threw a pillow on his face which did hit his face.

"Ow! Ok fine let's go."

We went downstairs and said goodbye to the helpers and walked out of his house. He helped me hop on his bike and put the helmet over my head. He sped off. I didn't even need to tell him as he already knew the cafe.

This is going to be a long workday. I can't wait to be with him after I finish my work.

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