CHAPTER31

"I hate you I hate you" I repeatedly told Aiden just as I stepped into my house. You see Aiden decided to annoy me by insisting on telling me who Gossip girl turned out to be. I mean if I wanted to know, I would have watched it. "Honestly, don't you really want to know who it is? It begins with hmpf-" I instantly stuffed his mouth with the first thing I saw, lettuce. "Look, man, if I was that eager, I would have done myself the favor of watching it. So please, shut the heck up" I warned. "Gross Lorraine, why would you put this in my mouth" he crumpled his face in disgust, spitting out the lettuce. "Uh Adrian, not on my floor. Now pick it up" Lexis scolded him just as he walked into the kitchen. "For the last time dude, it's Aiden Ai-den" Aiden pronounced, getting irritated but that didn't stop the persistent Lexis. "What I said" he shrugged nonchalantly. "I'm out of here, see you later Lorraine and before I forget, the name I-" I instantly hit his head and shoved him out the door. Relentless fool. "Yeah see you too Adrian" Lexis called out the window prompting Aiden to flip him off. "Why do you enjoy making fun of Aiden?" I asked before I grabbed the orange juice lying around. "Because-" he said and as I was about to take a huge gulp, Lexis smacked the juice down, making its contents pour all over me. "Are you out of your mind?" I looked at my now soaked shirt. He sent a smug smile and walked off. The nerve of this guy! **** After trying to get rid of the smell of orange juice off my body and planning my revenge on Lexis, I finally got out of the bathroom to prepare myself for a lazy Sunday on my bed. I was rudely interrupted by stupid Lexis who didn't seem to understand the meaning of privacy. He waltzed into the room and flopped down on my bed like it was his without any care in the world and might I add? With no shirt. I had the urge to throw a shirt at him but honestly, I kind of liked the view. Not that I'll ever tell him that. I bite my cheeks to hold myself from checking out his absolutely toned skin and perfect abs. Jesus what the hell am I thinking. "I know how enticing this gets to you, but you might want to tone it down, it's becoming too much to handle" Lexis smirked with pride. And then I'm asked why I hate him. "I-I-I-I just get out" I groan, hitting him with a pillow. Ugh, why do I always choose to humiliate myself in front of this douche? "You don't have to get so defensive honey, I know it's just a weakness but -" He said in a low tone, walking towards me but then came to a stop. Confused at what made him halt his words, I frowned at him expecting him to continue when I noticed the proximity at which we were in, almost nose to nose. I began looking for words to say to him to release the cool air that was causing goosebumps on my hands, but I stood gazing into his eyes. I look at him closely, I stare deep into his hazel-green eyes which held a dark look and one other thing that I just couldn't lay my hands on. His flawlessly chiseled hair and his lips. My my. "You have beautiful eyes" I blurt. For fuck sake. I mentally facepalm my head. Upon hearing what I said, his expression switched to amusement "Actually, I've been told that a lot of times". In times like this, I wish to enter a whole. Trying to act casual I say "Well good for you because I didn't mean it at all" Except that was a big lie. "Tell yourself whatever you want" he smiled. I glared at him for being right because no matter what I say those eyes are damn gorgeous. "You really should put on some clothes, I'm trying to be patient here" he growled in my ear and at that moment, I became a full-blown tomato. I squeezed my eyes shut and held my hands to my cheeks in embarrassment as he chuckled, finding me amusing. I glared at him as soon as he turned to leave and said: "I hate you dammit". He just turned around and replied "Well, I don't" then he winked and left, leaving me extremely and utterly confused. **** After the unfortunate encounter with Lexis, I decided to clear my head by going grocery shopping. Yes, I love food shopping. Did I say food? Junk food. I picked up three large cartons of Toblerone to place in the cart and as I looked up, my eyes met with a face that I could not miss. The same dude that kept on following me on my way to see Connie. Honestly, I don't appreciate strangers starting and this was getting out of hand. I needed to confront him, but not so soon, I'm smarter than that. I chose to act oblivious to his stares to lure him to a more open space because trust me, I would never be caught with the devil's agent in hidden sight. I kept pushing my cart, buying my usual needs but still keeping a close eye on the strange guy that kept on following me. At last, I got a chance to talk to him and ask why the hell he kept following me. I turned around to face him and he immediately turned his face away, as if he wasn't glancing at me. I didn't realize what I was doing until I came in contact with something or sorry, someone. "I'm sor-:" I began to say but my words dried out when I saw a very happy Lexis beaming. What is this dude turning into? "Are you stalking me?" I had to ask. "You wish princess. Now let's rephrase that; are you following me?" he asks with a smile that makes my knees weak. I find myself admiring him once again which causes a peaceful feeling in me. "You should really take that picture princess" he chuckles at me and I hit him lightly. "You love running into me, don't you think?" He continues. I scoff "As if. We live together dumbass". Then I remembered the strange guy but when I looked up, he was gone. Odd I dismissed the thought when Lexis snapped his fingers in my face " What?" I asked. "I said you're coming with me" he said flatly and I faced him. "Um, aren't you supposed to ask or-" before I could continue, he tugged me lightly along with him. I wanted to yell and argue but I absolutely enjoyed the moment. "You just made me miss my shopping time" I huffed as we entered the car. Well, more like he pushed me into the car because of my stubbornness "Do that at another time and besides, junk is not what I'd call grocery" he answered before turning his eyes back to the road. **** After what seemed like hours, we arrived at a large abandoned building of what used to be a company or something. "Okay, I know how much you hate me and all but you really should have allowed me to say goodbye" He laughed "Don't be dumb princess" "So exactly what are we doing here?" Call me stupid but I really don't want to die. "Just-" he paused "Follow me" he beckoned, switching off his engine. "Fine". I only agreed because I was not ready to find my way in this rather strange town. So, I just followed him as we began to ascend the stairs but I came to a stop because I couldn't take the number of stairs. "Du-du-de I can't d-o this anymore" I panted, cleaning off the beads of sweat on my head. "You lazy shit. It's just the fifth floor" he rolled his eyes and stood effortlessly like he wasn't just going the same thing I was doing. "So? How many stairs left please" I begged "Fifty-five" he replied flatly. "Next time just take me to the gym" I huffed and he smiled and walked towards me which caused me to walk backwards too. As I was about to hit the wall, I was lifted off the ground by no other than Lexis. I fought the urge to jump out of his hold but I just couldn't because I felt.....good. "Okay enough thinking and blushing princess, we're here" he smiled sweetly before placing me on my feet. Everything was huge, it was plain but good, the walls were cream and it looked like someone was living in it. Other than that, it wasn't too fantastic. "I'm starting to regret coming up here with you" I spoke out. "I did most of the work here and this isn't what I brought you to see" he walked off to the window, rose it up and sat on the floor. I instinctively followed suit and my was I amazed by the sight in front of me. The sunset was so stunning as the night light began to form. During the time that there was no such pain or pressure, the sheer beauty of the colors that spread across the sky would leave me spellbound. I was filled with hope, joy, love. I felt blessed and touched. Time stood still, as I soaked in the energy of the place, the sight of the fading sun, the magic of it all. The dying sun proved contrary to its state by giving me a new life. "Like it?" Lexis finally spoke. "I would say love it." He laughed and continued "So this is where the infamous Lexis spends his time, doing whatever unworthy thing he does" He shook his head "You really do take me for a bad person ay?" "Well, not exactly. I know you're a total softie" "Soft? No, and don't judge me just yet, I'm not exactly the bad type, neither do I have a bad past or anything, just sometimes. Impossible. "Tell me about it" I agree and we both burst out laughing. "You really are something Princess" he continues. "How" I ask confused. "Here I thought I was very hard to deal with but until I met you, I must say, you are one hell of a person. You bottle too much of your emotions, you care heavily about others, when you know how much pain you are in and of course, you are just incredibly stupid" We have quite an observer here. He continues "And I know how much you're hurting about Leon, how bad you want to see him, your nightmares, the mental school, all of it." I just stare dumbfounded at Lexis and his confession. I can't believe he knew about it and never asked me. "I always knew you were secretly a fan" I humored myself. As much as I wanted to burst out my feelings to Lexis, I have to hold myself from looking stupid. "Start expressing yourself. You're only going to keep hurting if you don't" he said faintly As my eyes held his, I felt peace and a sort of calmness in me but I knew that no matter how much I wanted to pour out my heart, I was frightened by the new emotion building up in me. I was beginning to fall for Alexander. Way more than I should.