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Episode 35

Josh, Landon, Liam, Miranda and Nick quickly avert their eyes from the scene in front of them as they see Adam enter the room. Bryce, however, decided that he would take a risk and keep his eyes trained on me.
“Damnnnn, Adam. Your girl’s got a nice–” He drags out but receives slaps across the head by Josh, Landon, Nick, Liam and even Miranda, cutting him off from the end of his sentence. “Ow! What was that for?” He whines.

“Now’s not the time, d!cktwad.” Landon scolds him.

I take slow steps back, hoping to leave before anyone brings their attention back to me. Except Adam at least, because he hasn’t broken eye contact with me yet, or more so my body.
Left foot back…

Right foot back…

Left foot back…

I keep repeating these words in my head as my brain corresponds to the actions that I keep repeating in my head. Of course, I’m the clumsiest person alive and my hand knocks a glass vase full of flowers. All seven pairs of eyes, Adam’s already on mine, looked over at me, stopping their little dispute.
“Hey…” I wave awkwardly. “Hey, sup, nice clothes.” Were the replies that were heard, the last reply being Josh. Adam seems to have had enough and comes storming over, yanking my wrist in the process into the kitchen.
“What was that- what is this?” He whispers loudly, pinning me against the wall while making sure not to let the others hear since they are just in the living room. “Look, I didn’t know they were down here!” I whisper back, just as loudly.

He sighs frustratedly, running his hand down his face. “Look, I don’t see why it’s a big problem, they’re our friends, it’s not like they’re strangers.” I see, pointing my hand in their direction.

His eyes snap towards me, “That’s not the point, Ariel.” He argues. “It doesn’t matter who it is.” He rests his hand on the wall next to me, completely trapping me against the wall.
I huff, knowing he’s right and also glad that he hasn’t taken this to an extreme level by going overboard with the protectiveness. “Okay, I’ll change.” I mumble to him.

“Thank you.” He breathes out.
I stand there awkwardly, waiting for him to step aside so that I could abide by what I said about going and change.
But he doesn’t move.

Instead, his body draws back a bit, enough to let his eyes rake over my attire. They scan every clothed part of me, along with my exposed legs.
His lips then begin to tug up ever so slightly into a small smirk.

“Where did you get these clothes from, Ariel?” He asks. Not in a playful nor angry manner, but instead in a manner in which it seems as if he’s in a daze, unaware of the words flowing from his perfect lips.

His fingers that are connected to his left hand absentmindedly play with the bottom of my shirt, or more so, Libby’s shirt, while his right hand is still rested right beside my head.
“L-Libby,” I stutter, all of a sudden becoming nervous.
Why? I don’t know.
He hums in satisfaction. “You should ask her to keep it. It fits you and I wouldn’t mind seeing you in it again. With only me present, that is.” He whispers.
I look away, not making eye contact, also not sure how I’m supposed to answer to that.
Suddenly, as if an angel sent from heaven, Landon enters the kitchen. Adam doesn’t waste a second in quickly assuming his position in front of me, hiding me from Landon…… I contain the urge to roll my eyes.

“Oh. There you guys are.” He says. “The pizzas getting cold and we’re all waiting, so stop getting all freaky in the kitchen and come out. And by the way, where did you put the charger I asked for?” Landon rambles, and I can actually hear Adam roll his eyes.
While Landon continues talking, Adam cranes his neck to look at me from behind him and whispers, “You go change and come back, okay?” He smiles a little.

I nod my head and slip right past Landon while he’s looking at his phone, making my way upstairs.

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“So, what are we doing?” Liam asks with Libby on his lap.

I got downstairs a few minutes ago and we’re now deciding on what to do for the duration of their stay here.

Of course with Libby and Liam’s current position, Adam’s been sending glares their way, especially at Liam. Liam has been trying to talk to Adam, just so it wouldn’t be as awkward since he and Libby are in a relationship.
Adam even told me himself that he’s a nice kid but that still doesn’t change the fact the he’s looking out for his little sister, so I can’t stop him from being protective.

“Truth or dare?” Nick suggests, earning a groan from Josh.

“Ugh, can you be any more cliche?” He glares at Nick.

“What about 20 questions?” Nick decides to ask.

“Seriously? Are you like five? Look, go in the corner, you’re in timeout for being such an a-s.” Josh scolds Nick.

“But-” Nick starts.
“Corner. Now!” Josh cuts him off. Nick stands up sadly with his head hanging low as he walks slowly to the corner of the room, facing the wall and folding his arms like a toddler.
Poor Nick.

After making sure that Nick does as he’s told, Josh turns back to the group, “Good, enough with this bullshit, it’s time to pull the big ones out.” Josh smirks.

Landon snorts, “We all know that it ain’t coming from your pants then.” He mumbles which has all of us snickering.
“Hey! I heard that! If you must know, they consider this a choking hazard.” He points to the crotch of his pants and another sly smirk makes its way on his lips.
“You mean that sign that they put on small objects?” Adam asks and everyone bursts out laughing, especially with the light pink blush that found its way to Josh’s cheeks.
“Anyways!” I say, trying to get the attention away from Josh and his embarrassment. “What were you suggesting we do?”
“Oh yeah right. Here.” He hands me something shaped as a cuboid that he just pulled out from within his bag.
“What is it?” Bryce asks curiously.
“A lie detector test.” Josh shrugs.
“Oh! Can I come?” Nick asks from across the room, craning his neck to face us momentarily.
“Eyes back on the wall!” Landon shouts and Nick’s head snaps back into place.
“Ariel! Help me!” Nick pleads childishly, shifting uncomfortably from foot to foot, probably tired of standing up.
I look at Josh, “Can he come back? Pleasee.” I beg. “Look at the cute little face,” I say motioning to Nick as he juts out his bottom lip for more effect.
Josh sighs, “Sure whatever.”
“Yayyy!” Nick screams and runs over to me, resting his head on my lap. Adam just rolls his eyes and proceeds to pull me even closer to his side.
For the rest of the night, we just set up the lie detector test and asks each other stupid questions. If answered wrong, it shocks you momentarily.

I look at Liam and Libby, all snuggled up together and to the boys that are laughing their asses off, even Miranda, and think to myself that I couldn’t be happier, especially with the boy next to me.

I look at him and he has a big genuine smile on his face, laughing at Bryce, who was just shocked because he lied on a question. His dimple on his right cheek is very visible and his shiny white teeth are shown.

He looks over at me and our eyes lock. I don’t even think to look away. His smile falters and he asks, “You okay?” He asks with just a hint of concern in his voice.

I don’t say anything, instead, I just look at him a little longer before nodding and resting my head on his shoulder.

Not long after, I feel his lips collide with my forehead and his hand on my waist while resting his head on top of mine…..


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