Noel’s POV
I couldn’t sleep, I wasn’t crying I was just feeling confused and wrecked all over. My eyes were open staring into the darkness of my room. Were Aaron and I over? He would surely break up with me today as soon as the sun comes out. But I didn’t do anything wrong, I didn’t even kiss Raymond back, he kissed me! Without my consent. I sighed falling back on my bed relaxing my head on my headboard. The problem or little flaw of Aaron is that he always acts on his emotions. If he’s angry, he’s angry no matter what for that period of time he’s going to be really angry even though it’s uncalled for and he does the first thing that comes to his mind; punch the other person, or walk away and avoid the problem. Avoid me, without trying to be in the next persons shoes.
He’s going to avoid me then kill Raymond. Raymond, I don’t even want to think about him now. I’m not really angry at him, he was drunk. He probably won’t have done that if he was in his right mind but this is all his fault. He had no right to kiss me. I don’t even know which is which now. I walked up to my window, looking into the other room, I sighed dejectedly. Where’s my Chimpanzee when I need him?
I stayed awake until day break and the sun rays started peeking into my room. Jesse was not yet back and I had nothing on my phone from Aaron. Opening up my laptop, I saw Nadine online and soon she started requesting a face chat, I accepted immediately needing someone to talk to.
“Good Morrow young lady,” Nadine said as cheerful as always in a fake British accent.
I chuckled faintly, wow not sleeping in the night is a really bad idea. “Morning Nadine.”
“Ugh what happened to you? You look like me when I go for an all night religious service with my parents.” She stated and I found myself wondering how she’s so active in the morning.
“I had a bad night,” I said and finally I felt the tears bubbling inside me. I don’t want to break up with Aaron. When we were talking about collage I was thinking about break up like its an easy thing but now that I’m faced with the actual prospect of breaking up, I don’t want it. It can’t happen, I’ll be shattered. Aaron’s my everything now, I can’t lose him. No.
Nadine looked at me her face softening up, “let me call the others, this is a bestie emergency.” I chuckled as I saw her pick up her phone and call Liv and Peyton. She had to call Peyton thrice though.
“Nadine this better be important, hmm what’s up with your eyes Noel?” Liv said chewing on something, I could see a bowl in front of her.
“Ugh could like behave human and swallow before talking?” Nadine asked giving her a face filled with disgust. Liv replied by sticking out her tongue to her, her tongue filled with mashed- gross.
“Ewwww!” Nadine and I exclaimed shaking our head in disgust. Liv just laughed. Soon my screen divided into three showing the arrival of Peyton, the first thing we saw was the insides of her mouth as she yawned widely.
“What’s up peeps,” Peyton said in a sleepy voice as her eyes tried to see us on her screen. We all burst out laughing, including me. Can you imagine I forgot about Aaron for a second and laughed.
“What are wearing Pey?” Nadine asked referring to her triangle shaped cap with a furry ball at the tip. Like a Christmas cap just with Big hero images on it. We all started laughing again. The cap looked hilarious.
Peyton reached for it, chucking it out of sight, she squinted her eyes at the screen again. “I’m so sleepy I can’t see any of you properly, it’s all blurry. Can we do this some other time?”
We three shared a look, before I spoke out. “Um Pey maybe its because you need your glasses?”
“Oh,” Peyton said as we moved away from the screen and returned back cleaning her big glasses before putting it back on. And flashing us a big smile, now seeing properly. “Sorry about that, I’m disoriented in the morning.”
We shook our head in amusement, before Nadine spoke up. “Noel was about to tell us something.”
“Regarding why you look like a corpse? Fire on.” Liv said still eating her flakes.
I glared at her but sighed a second later remembering my current predicament. “Raymond kissed me.”
They all gasped collectively. “After coming to my house drunk and confusing his love for me.”
Liv stabbed her plate hard, “that piece of shit.”
“Liv he’s our friend.” Nadine chastised, before turning to me. “Noel I’m so sorry it was probably the alcohol acting.” I nodded getting her point.
“There’s something bigger isn’t it?” Peyton asked. I nodded again, biting my lip so I don’t cry.
“A-Aaron saw,” I croaked out, failing miserable as a tear escaped my eye. He’s going to misunderstand it and we’ll break up.
“Oh my God,” Nadine and Peyton gasped.
“I’m going to kill him. When I’m done with him, the only person he’d be kissing is his toothless grandma.” Liv spat out and I chuckled wiping my tears.
“Noel, its going to be alright. You’ll explain it to Aaron and he’d understand.” Peyton said.
“I don’t know about that. He looked really angry last night. He won’t even talk to me.” I told them.
Nadine sighed, “He’s overreacting. You should reach out to him.”
“I’m so going to kick some balls when I return. But Nadine is right, you should reach out to him.” Liv said, Peyton nodded.
“But is he supposed to react like this? I mean isn’t trust the basis of a relationship? He should trust me, he should know I’d never kiss Raymond.” I blunted out. Anger stirring in me. Everyone stayed silent thinking about it.
“He probably trusts you and know you won’t ever betray him by kissing Ray, but he’s reacting this way because Ray kissed you. Not the other way round. Its like a boys thing, Ray kissed you no matter what. Even though you didn’t kiss him back, Ray still placed his lips on you. You, his girlfriend, his property. His girl. Raymond kissed his girl and killing him won’t even be enough punishment. I’m sure he’s angry about that and just needs to sleep it off. AL finds it difficult to act right when he’s angry. He’s keeping away now to calm down so you don’t get to see him at his worst.” Peyton said.
The whole room became so silent, I could even hear the wave of water form outside Liv’s cottage. Ok I could not but it felt like that. We were all silent looking at Peyton, then I finally spoke calmly. “You know all that about Aaron?”
“Um… yeah I mean,” Peyton shuttered her face turning red as she looked away from the screen. I felt strange, jealous. Ofcourse she knew that. She’s known him all her life and has been crushing on him ever since. I… I just came.
“Right!” Nadine said clapping her hand together to return the atmosphere to it’s former way. “Peyton’s probably right and you have nothing to worry about.”
I smiled at Peyton showing that everything is alright, I don’t even know what went wrong. “I hope you’re right Pey, I don’t want to break up now.” Or ever.
“You won’t, as the number one supporter of your relationship I’m certain you guys won’t break up.” Liv said then tapping her head with her spoon. “I’m still thinking of a ship name though.”
“Um… Aael?” Peyton suggested. “Sounds like AL.”
“Nice one Pey,” Nadine said with a smile.
“What about Ronel?” Liv suggested and I nodded smiling at that.
“Oo oh I have one, how about NoAa? Like Noah? Eh?” Nadine suggested, we all sans her shook our head disapprovingly. “Come on, its great.”
We talked about other things like their new environment and Nadine’s crush on their gardener’s son. Then Liv still insisted that she would kill Raymond when she comes back though. We ended our group chat with lots of laugh. I felt a lot better with myself, I wanted to sleep but I wanted to see Aaron more, like immediately. I choose the perfect outfit before going to take a long bath.
Coming out, I pulled on denim shorts with black net leggings covering the rest of my legs. I wore a black shirt with a bunny image on then finished up with a black jacket and ankle boots. Satisfied with my dressing I sat down to do my makeup. I curled my hair, giving it rich bouncy curls. Then I put on a pink lip gloss after sucking on my lips to make it look plum, attractive and kissable. Then I added mascara and a little eye shadow to hid my sleep depraved eyes. Thoroughly satisfied with my look, I kissed my reflection. I’m set to seduce and conquer. Before running out I spritz perfume on me. Aaron doesn’t stand a chance, he’s so taking me back today.
“Morning mom,” I greeted air kissing her, I don’t want to mess my lip gloss.
“Ooo what are you looking all pretty for?” She asked eying me up and down.
I just smiled winking at her and eating a granola bar. “Bye mom.”
My phone vibrated in my pursue and I pulled it out reading the text.
(Unknown)- I’m sorry.
I recognized the number as Raymond’s own and I rolled my eyes about to put the purse back into my purse, I’m not ready for him now. But it vibrated again.
(Unknown)- I got drunk and messed up real bad.
No shit.
I saw a shadow figure pacing outside my window and when I checked it, it turned out to Aaron, my boyfriend. He was pacing around as if rehearsing something. I hope its not our break up line. I smiled he being here makes my work a whole lot easier. Did he comb him hair? My phone vibrated again and I groaned tearing my eyes away from Aaron.
(Unknown)- I drank because I saw this. I just got really upset.
Below his text was a picture of Aaron and Madison? They were laughing and looking all cozy with other. Madison? She was the girl running after him last night? What’s he doing with Madison?. I angrily shoved my phone into my purse and left the house heading for Aaron.
He jerked up when my door banged close, he turned to look at him and when he saw me walking to him, he smiled. But I didn’t care about his totally handsome drool worthy smile. I walked up to him- “hey Dol-” -and smacked him hard on his arm. “Ow!” He shouted looking at me questioning his eyes wide.
“Madison?!” I shouted to him raising my hands up.
“What happened to Madison?” He asked confused.
“Why were you with Madison?” I asked showing him the picture.
He looked at it, “um… we were just hanging out.”
My jaw dropped, “hang… hanging out?” I frowned and my hands started smacking him. “Why were you hanging out with the enemy?”
“Abuse! I’m being Abused somebody help!” He shouted to the sky.
I stopped and turned around frowning and crossing my hands. “Hanging out with Madison? Pfft i don’t care. Why didn’t you hang out with Quinn?”
He didn’t reply but instead his arms wrapped around from behind me, his whole scent covering me, I almost sinked into his embrace, but I held still. He rested his head on my shoulder his warm skin burning me. “Baby are you Jealous?”
“No,” I answered firmly. Lying. “And I’m not your baby.”
He smiled and I sucked my cheeks in so I wouldn’t. “I don’t have any business with Madison. Not anymore. We met by coincidence and ended up talking. I missed you through out.”
“Madison hates me.” I said.
“Not really. But if you want me to stay away from her I will.”
“Really?” I asked turning to look at him.
“Really.” He answered his blue eyes shining brightly, God I missed them. He broke eye contact and kissed my neck. I turned to him stopping whatever he wanted to start.
“I have no business with Raymond too.” I told him sincerely.
His lips crooked up, “I know.” I smiled as our fingers intertwined. “I’m sorry for walking away last night.”
“I’m sorry for smacking you.”
We stayed silent before he slanted his head smirking. “Did you dress up for me?”
I smiled placed my hands on my hips and turned around. “Who else.”
He chuckled coming closer and drawing me to him hands on my waist. “You’re beautiful Noel,” I gulped I couldn’t say anything, his eyes and lips turned my brain to mush. “Can I kiss you now and reclaim your lips?”
I smiled putting my arms around his neck and pulling my height up a little. “You don’t need to reclaim something that was always yours.” And with that I placed my lips on his kissing him softly, he kissed me black immediately. But our soft kiss soon changed to a passionate one with lots of words embedded in it.
The door opened and our kiss stopped. We both turned to see my mum at the door way, she looked at us for a minute before turning up to the sky, “hmm the weather sure is nice today.” Then she entered inside closing the door again but I didn’t miss the smile on her face.
I laughed placing my head on Aaron’s.
I’m not losing him. Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever.
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I hope you know that every time I tell you to get home safe, stay warm, have a good day, or sleep well what I am really saying is I love you. I love you so damn much that it is starting to steal other words’ meanings.
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