Ignorance Isn't Bliss [DISCONTINUED]

Eight.

"But I wanted to." He said. "Anything for you." He added and sent me a wink. A freaking wink for Pete's sake! I am so tempted to just let out a scoff, or even gag for that matter, but I am not that much of an a-hole. I still know when to cut my reactions off in order to stop myself from hurting others' feelings to that extent. Then again, we all know he'll end up hurt anyways.

"Thanks?" I mumbled anyway. I have to get used to all of these; I have to suck it up because well, I chose to be in this situation, to start off. "Uh, anyways. So, you are going to be meeting my mom and my sister. My mom could get a tad bit.. overwhelming sometimes, I'm just warning you."

"That's no problem. Parents usually love me." He said with a boastful shrug which I laughed at. Literally, I just busted out into a loud laugh, earning the looks of the two attendants.

"Sorry." I mumbled and the two ladies just smiled at me. "Don't work your charms on my mom, Vic. I know you're old and all but just- leave my mom alone." I added, still laughing.

"What? No! Not in that way! I meant, like, when I was in high school and college, whenever my friends would introduce me to their parents, they usually warm up to me pretty quickly and they think that I am the good influence to their child." He said with a raise of his eyebrow. I just wanted to slap the smug grin on his face but since he did so much for me in a span of a few hours, I wouldn't do anything too harsh.

"You're so proud of yourself, aren't you Vic Fuentes?" I said with a smirk.

"Maybe a little, yeah but not too much." He said, shrugging his shoulders. "I mean, if it weren't because of my parents, I wouldn't have all of.. this." He said, looking around and although he didn't explain it thoroughly, I knew exactly what he meant. Actually, in the span of the three weeks that I've known Vic, I could say that he's pretty down-to-earth. Their family, actually is pretty down-to-earth, not like those snobby rich families that they show in our TVs. Despite all of these thoughts and Vic's statement, I couldn't help but to feel sorry for him. He still look at his parents like how any grateful kid should look at their parents little did he know, they are actually on to something against him.

"So, like, what's the deal with you and the family dinner thing?" I asked, sparking up a conversation. I mean, if I was going to make this plan successful, might as well get to know him and dig into his thoughts.

"I just hate those. I love my parents, no doubt, but they could get a little bit pushy sometimes and it's plainly irritating." He answered nonchalantly, as if tired to explain the same line over and over again.

"What- what particularly do they do? I mean, parents are parents, you know? I'm sure they aren't that horrible."

"Oh, you don't know what you're saying, Quinn. When it comes to who I date, ma's nose is basically under my skin. She's just so eager on me setting down and starting a new life with someone, it's- it's just too much, you know?" He explained, his eyebrows knitted together. Just by watching him, I could feel the frustration building up in his head and I didn't want to push the conversation further. Lucky for me, before I could even think of a new topic, he broke the silence once again. "Anyways, enough about me. Tell me about Michigan."

I smiled at that because he actually look like he was interested in what I was going to say. "Well, we live a very simple life in a small and very simple house – just a heads up." I said with a chuckle.

"I bet your house feels so homey."

"Yeah, you could say that." I nodded, already feeling the scent of my mom's cooking lingering through me. Imagining it just feels so nostalgic and I can't wait for this flight to be over. "Uh, my sister Kayla is in high school, very intelligent, nice and pretty." I smiled to myself.

"Just like her brother." He commented which I just rolled my eyes in to but a smile still etched on my face, not like before when I felt like punching him due to his unnecessary remarks. Again, I have to suck it up and get used to him.

"Anyways, there's not much to tell, really. Aside from the fact that we live in a very very simple place. Not like yours, basically." I ended my statement with a chuckle. Seriously, I've been feeling uneasy ever since I invited Vic to tag along. I mean, they are rich as frick, of course he would look at our entire lifestyle differently. Hell, I wouldn't blame him if he'd want to cut the trip short.

"Don't worry about me, Kells." He said with a sigh. "I've been looking forward to this trip, actually. I've been wanting to step out from all the chaos." He said, slumping further down in his seat. "People often look at us as some perfect family, living the perfect life and envying us and our lifestyle but they just couldn't see past all of.. these." He added, his eyes closing. I wanted to say something but I couldn't formulate the right words. I wanted to keep the conversation flowing because for once, Vic Fuentes managed to grasp my full attention and he did it with such minimal effort. I am so intrigued now but I didn't want to bother him since he looked so relaxed as he immediately fell into a peaceful slumber

But then it dawned in to me.

If Vic's parents are so keen on the idea of kicking him out and ridding him off of their hair, I'd do anything in my will to make him feel welcome in our home. This is going to be the most welcoming weekend that he'd ever feel.