“I’m sorry, did I waste your time?” Nathania panted as she caught up to the boy in black, blending in with the darkness.“Not much, may I ask what kept you?” Xavier asked, turning to her and watching her as she ate up the distance between them.“I’m sorry, I had to put my granny to sleep.”“You live alone with her?”Nathania nodded. “Yes, my parents are in Philadelphia. They do show up some times but it’s been nearly three months I last saw them.”“You miss them.”“I do,” she smiled sadly, glad that the night was dark and he couldn’t see her face. She missed her brother too, the only reason she was lying to the boy in front of her now. If it weren’t for the fact that she missed him, she wouldn’t have been living a lie. But then again, if it wasn’t for the fact that he was sick, she wouldn’t have come to this town and definitely would not have gone to the school and so won’t meet him. Yes, they do visit her granny but since her granny lives in the small town, they hardly visit the city
Nathania gulped and slowly liked her lips, yes, she was thinking about that because no action of his since she have known has ever pointed to him being a nerd, in fact, he looked and acted more like a lazy bad boy. she glanced away when she couldn’t take the intensity of his gaze anymore.Smiling, Xavier sat back in his seat, “so yeah. That’s what everyone thinks and one thing about me, I am not the type that hides myself or do things I don’t want just to fit in. I saw a rock band guy with long black hair with green tips, I liked it but I love purple more so I dyed my tips purple. I have always loved motorcycles more than cars. There is field not so far from my mom’s house that riders always come to race. I usually watched them and then I developed a liking for motorcycles. When I finally grew up to join them, I participated with them but then I stopped after an accident, but that didn’t stop me from loving motorcycle. I love the way I dress and I am not about to change it just to fit
Nathania’s POV Nathania walked out of the library a few days later when she felt something drip from her and paused, no, it can’t be, it most definitely cannot be, she thought as she quickly did the math in her head. Her period is supposed to be here in two days, why now? She shook her head and quickly rushed to the restroom but low and behold, it was filled with students of the male species. There was no way she could do anything with them there so she pretended to forget something and walked out. She paused in the hallway, debating whether to risk it and go to the female restroom. However, when she did get there, she saw a group of girls trooping in. One of them caught sight of her before she could leave and immediately called to her. “Oliver, what are you doing here?” the girl’s question had bought the attention of the others and they were all staring at her now.She chuckled and cleared her throat, trying to act charming and at lost, “sorry girls, I was looking for Teresa,” she s
Nathania’s POVNana felt her heart missed a beat as she turned sharply to Xavier. Her eyes spoke of her fear and she found herself praying that he didn’t see it or even associate it as something important. She knew she needs to act and fast and so she tried her best to swallow her fear and think of a good answer. She laughed half nervously and glanced at Xavier like he was speaking nonsense, “bleeding? Why on earth should I bleed when I feel no pain?”She saw Xavier gulped and she knew instantly that he was thinking of an answer too. “Well, are you sure you are not hurt? I mean,” he licked his lips and avoided her gaze. “Is that really not blood?”Nathania pretended to check her body, “I don’t see any blood, where do you see it?” she looked up. She could see the difficulty in his eyes and if it was on a different circumstance, she would have loved seeing him like that and would probably humor him some more but too bad she really has to get out of here as soon as possible. She knew alr
Xavier’s POVXavier parked his bike at the street he could remember coming with Nana, he glanced up ahead at the many houses in front and frowned, he wondered which one would be hers since he could remember what she had said about her neighbors, he wouldn’t want to cause her any problem or defamation by going around and knocking on different doors while asking for her. He glanced around, wishing he could just see her by chance and also regretting why not asking for her number that other night.The times ticked by and he paced to and fro, waiting and trying not to check the time. Eventually, after what felt like two hours had passed, he gave up, there was no way he was going to see her and without her number to call her out, it made it all the more impossible. He sighed and climbed his bike, putting on his helmet. He glanced at the rows of houses and heaved another sigh, he would have really loved to see her and ask her to come with him to Hawaii, he sure as hell knew it would be fun w
Nathania’s POV The flight wasn’t boring for the rest of them but Nathania guessed it was for Xavier since he slept all through the flight and magically woke himself up just as the jet was landed. Nathania’s family isn’t poor but compared to the Greys, she guess they are just living by. There was a limo waiting for them when they got down from the jet and they all boarded and was driven to the cabin, that is if it was supposed to be called a cabin but a mansion. It was two floors building but it was massive compared to other cabins she had ever seen. She cannot even begin to describe the building other than the word: flawless. Two servants welcomed them and their classmates being teenagers, screamed and ran into the house, trying to get the best rooms. Nathania was rooted at the spot for it was only at this moment that she realized that she would be expected to share a room with Teresa. Just why didn’t I think of this? She wondered while staring at the beautiful house in horror now. I
Nathania’s POVNathania could feel her heart beating loud in her chest as she thought of a thousand and one reason to escape from the person pinning her against the wall until she perceived the familiar cologne. “I will deal with you later about trailing me but now, you need to hush,” Xavier’s voice, ever so smooth flooded into her ears like a silent wave and just then, she heard the murmurs of two men, walking past by quickly and wondering where they have gone. When the coast was clear, Xavier still held her like he did earlier and she tried not to breathe too much or nosily and alert his attention. He smelled so good and all she wanted was just to put her head on his neck and inhale deeply while slowly reaching up to feel his lips. She had her eyes closed, imagining how mesmerizing that would be if she could do it.If she was in her true form, perhaps she would have taken the risk, but at this moment, and donned as Oliver, she would never try it. Not for her sake, but for the sake o
Nathania’s POV “Where on earth were you two?” Teresa bellowed as soon as she and Xavier stepped into the house.“I went out, he followed,” she heard Xavier say and her eyes went to him sharply but he didn’t even gift her a glance as he went up the stairs, ignoring Teresa and the rest of their classmate.Teresa didn’t seem fazed about that and just turned her anger to Nathania, like she was expecting Xavier to act just like that. “Couldn’t you at least tell me you were going out? Do you have any idea how worried I was and none of you even left with your phone.”“I’m sorry, babe,” Nathania smiled and went up to her, putting her arms around her and wrapping her in her arms before placing a kiss on her forehead, “it won’t happen again.”“It better,” Teresa said. And she chuckled above her head, kissing her softly on the head and closing her eyes, thinking about when Xavier was just that close to her and shivering softly, remembering the feeling of his hot breath on her neck.Xavier’s POV