The Bad Boy Calls Me CupCake

14. Butterflies

I tried my best to forget. It's been 11 whole years and my brain decides to remind me now? Something I've been desperately trying to forget. I barely remember my dreams which I could say is a good thing because at least I didn't have nightmares anymore. But that, I don't know what that was. It was so vivid, like I was still that scared little girl.

Staying in this room wasn't helping. I needed to breathe, it's suffocating in here. I'm not thinking about him, not tonight, not ever. He's dead to me.

I picked up my AirPods and a hoodie because it was cold outside. I need to take a walk. I can't stay here anymore. Someone would think I'm crazy for going outside by 2am but fuck, I needed to distract myself.

I stepped outside shutting the door as quietly as I could, not wanting to wake mom up. I was hit with the icy cold wind, which instantly relaxed me, I took in a breath, filling up my lungs, allowing the air to pass through me.

I was walking, with no particular destination in mind, I was walking with the sole aim of distracting myself. Giveon filled my eardrums and I was humming to whatever song came up.

I walked, kept my eyes on the side walk. Reminded me of what happened, the stupid incident with King. I was just being stubborn and he was there, he was there for me in the hospital even when my mothers wasn't. Maybe I'm just thinking too much, it's a normal thing to do. Right? Look out for your friends.

I couldn't help the turning I could feel in my gut at the thought of him helping me. Why? The dark mysterious boy I want nothing to do with keeps gravitating to me. It's beyond weird.

He was clouding my thoughts, and soon enough I found myself hovering over his name on my phone. Would it be weird to call someone at 3am? Knowing Nathaniel, he probably isn't sleeping either. So I called him.

"Hello cupcake" his deep, rough voice filled my ears. And I couldn't help but shudder at how I could feel it everywhere. "Missed me?" He couldn't just help it. "Apparently, why're you up?" I asked, not knowing what else to say, Instantly regretting calling him. "Couldn't fall asleep" I said calmly, like I wasn't about to breakdown a few minutes ago.

"Honestly just wanted to hear your voice, actually" I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss him. "Oh is that so? Little miss spitfire missed me?" He said and I could literally hear his smirk from his tone. "Don't be fucking ridiculous" I said knowing he was extremely right "It's just been a few hours and you can't get your mind of me, huh cupcake?" He said and I heard shuffling in the background. "Shut up king"

An idea sprouted in my mind. "Are you busy?" I asked "Yeah, I'm helping the Easter bunny fill his eggs" He just has to be sarcastic. "Very funny" I rolled my eyes still walking aimlessly on the streets. "Come the corner store, I'm waiting for you" I could hear more shuffling "I'll be there in 5" he said and I hung up.

I walked into the store, weird how this place is always open. It wasn't empty though. A guy, looked like he was in his late twenties sat at a booth at the end of the store, and a lovely old couple, a few seats away from him. I got my way to the opposite end of the store, not wanting to draw attention to myself.

Just the thought of Nathaniel walking in at any minute didn't help the turning of my stomach. I didn't like this feeling, I'm honestly going to puke of nervousness if this dude doesn't show up in the next 5 minutes. Couldn't help but fiddle with my fingers, something I picked up from when I was a kid.

The bell chymed, meaning someone had just walked in. My head flew up, so fast it was embarrassing. I was met with the dark haired boy, could feel his aura from a mile away. I could feel my whole body tense from just the sight of him. I didn't like that me made me this nervous. I tried to calm myself down my tapping my feet.  Soon enough, he was next to me.

"Hello Cupcake" his all to familiar rasp of a voice called. "Hello King" I said, still trying to play it cool but failing miserably. I could see the amusement dancing around in his eyes. "Baby girl missed me?" He asked cocking his head to the side. I grimaced at the new nickname. But couldn't help the flutter I felt in the already forming chaos in my stomach. Butterflies, fucking butterflies. "Ew, don't call me that. Stick with the cupcake thing would ya" i said feigning disgust. "You're a terrible liar" he said.

"Let's get out of here" he looked around with a shudder "you're boring as fuck, let's do something fun" he looked at me cocking is face sidewards again. I hadn't realized he does that often. "It's the middle of the night King, have fun where?" I asked.

"Oh my God Cupcake, loosen up. Follow me let's go have fun. I'm sure you've probably forgotten the meaning of that word" he said already standing up. I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to go with him. But the risks. I don't even know this dude that well. "I'm not going to kill you" I said rolling his eyes, like he's reading my mind. "There's ever possibility that you're just luring me in to kill me" I said matter-of-factly. He rolled his eyes again and  let out a frustrated breath.

"Come on Cupcake. Do you trust me?" He asked looking right at me and I froze. I do trust him, I have no idea why. Sure he helped me the other day. I trust him. I don't want to but I do. So I took his hand and followed him to his car. I mean it's Just Nathaniel right? What's the worse that could happen

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All my loves <3
Sorry for keeping you guys waiting
-Shalom