The Bad Boy and the Piano Girl (Book #1)

Chapter Thirty Four: You look... nice-ish?

"I agree with mommy." Lewis smiles up at me.

"Lewis!" I bend down and give him a tight squeeze. "I've missed you."

"I've missed you too." He plants a small kiss on my cheek. "Have you been with Lan? He's so rude, he keeps you all to himself!"

I laugh. "I'm sorry. How about I take you bowling next week?"

"Promise?" He holds up his little pinky.

I link our pinkies. "Promise." He jumps in excitement, making his way over to Lisa to tell her the news.

"I heard the basketball scouts are here next Friday. You sure you're ready?"

I hear the familiar sound of Dylan's voice and look up to see him descending the stairs with Landon. Both of them looking straight out of a magazine in their designer suits.

However my eyes only seem to focus in on Landon, wearing all black. His suit is missing a tie, and I remember back to prom when he refused to wear one. Landon Knight does not wear ties, yet this makes him even hotter.

"Hey guys." I call over, making them turn their attentions towards me. Dylan gives me a friendly wave, whilst Landon stops dead in his tracks.

Dylan walks down the stairs before pulling me in for a hug. "Dee! I'm so glad you came. You look great."

I hug him back. "You don't look too bad yourself."

We both turn to Landon who still stands in the same position as before, his eyes fixated on only me. However it's a different look, unlike his usual sarcastic or caring looks, it's somewhat a lustful look.

Dylan snaps his fingers. "Earth to Lan?"

"Huh? Oh." He clearly seems flustered, and I can't help but think I had this affect on him. "You look... nice-ish?" It comes out as more of a question than a compliment.

My smile deflates. 'Nice?' 'Ish?' That's not the word I was looking for. "Uh thanks, I guess."

"Uh no problem." He gives me a weak smile.

"Well I'm starving. Help me raid the fridge, Dee?" Dylan asks. I nod rapidly and follow him to the kitchen, wanting to get out of this awkward situation with Landon.

"Hmm. I Wanna Be Sedated." Dylan says, his mouth full of food. He wants to be sedated?

He clearly recognises the look of confusion on my face. "The song, dummy."

"How was I meant to know! I thought you were revealing some weird addiction to me." I defend.

"Do I look like someone who'd take drugs?"

"Yes."

"I'm offended." He dramatically gasps, making me laugh.

Landon strolls in, taking an apple from the fruit basket on the counter. "Flirting again, are we?"

"Jealous, are we?" It comes out more snarky than I intended. I probably seem like a bitch, but I can't help but be pissed at him.

He raises a brow at me. "What crawled up your ass?"

"Nothing."

"Tell me."

"I said it's nothing!" I wave my hands. "Stop being annoying Landon."

"You're the one being a bitch for no reason!" He shouts.

I scoff. "Boo hoo."

Lisa walks in, a worried look on her face. "Is everything okay in here?"

"Everything's fucking fine." Landon storms out, slamming the kitchen door whilst he's at it.

"I'll be right back." Dylan quickly paces after Landon.

Of course I couldn't keep my big mouth shut. Of course I had to overreact. It seems as though Landon and I can't get through a day without arguing over something. I give Lisa a weak smile, knowing I've most likely ruined the party. 

The worst thing is, the nights only just begun.

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Oh Heidi.

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