Someone Like Adam

27. Web Of Secrets

Girlfriend?

From the last three hours, I was trying to complete my Literature assignment but I couldn't even write a whole page because Adam was occupying my thoughts. I didn't understand why he would go to meet a girl named Adaline right after his argument with Mr. Brown.

"Care to share your thoughts?" Dad asked me, swaying his hand in front of me and I jumped in surprise.

"Um.. Dad.. I.." I didn't know what to tell him.

"Boy problem?" he raised his eyebrows and asked.

I shook my head in negative.

He plopped down on the bed beside me and put his hand over mine. "The day before your mother died, she made me promise that I would solve your boys issue like an understanding mom, not like a raging father. So you don't have to hesitate before telling me."

I smiled at his words. I knew how difficult it would be for him not to strangle the guy. But one thing I was sure about was that he would never break his promise with Mom.

"There is a boy." I started and I didn't miss the ticking of his jaw. "Um.. I don't like him in a boy girl way. But I just... I want to know what's going on in his mind. He is just so confusing, like a closed lock with no key to open it."

The corner of Dad's lips turned upwards at my words, "Are you sure you don't like him?" he asked.

I blushed at Dad's words and used my dark hair to hide my face from him.

"Sweetheart, the first step of a true relationship is to accept someone the way they are. Even if they are so naive that it can irritate you sometimes. Even if they have scars, not physical but the emotional ones. Even if they are like closed shells and are not opening up. Because that's who they are and if you can't accept that way, maybe you aren't right for them." dad said.

Dad's words left a huge impact on my mind. "You are right." I whispered and rested my head on his shoulder. I straightened up when we heard the buzzing sound of our bell. Dad excused himself to check the main gate while I engrossed myself in the work again.

"May I come in?" a familiar voice reached my ears after a moment and I lifted my head to look at the intruder.

"No. You may not." I said, smirking.

"Aww. Look at you trying to be funny." Noah laughed and came inside anyways.

"What do you want Noah?" I asked, looking at his direction.

"You." he winked, earning a snort from me. "What? I meant, as a friend."

Yeah right." I said sarcastically and watched as he made himself comfortable on my bed.

"What are you doing?" he leaned down against me and tried to take a peek of my work.

"Nothing you should be concerned about." I answered and put my notebook away. "Now seriously, what are you doing here?" I asked again.

"I wanted to apologize." he said innocently and my eyes widened with surprise.

"Apologize? And you?" I inquired, trying my best not to laugh.

"Yup." he said. "You had to suffer Dad's wrath even though you weren't even involved in the fight."

"Well. You should be apologizing for that." I pondered. "Don't worry, I forgive you."

"Great." he said and winked again, earning another eyeroll from me.

"You can take your ass out of my room now." I proposed even though I knew he won't be leaving anytime soon.

"You have an unhealthy obsession with my ass Alicia." he chuckled, picking up the can of Sprite from the side table.

"Noah!" I screeched at both his words and his action.

"Keep on practicing screaming my name and one day, you can bring it to use." he made a dirty joke again and my cheeks warmed up.

Stupid.

"Try harder Noah. I have learnt how to ignore you." I said, shifting my attention to my mobile screen.

"Have you?" he scooted closer to me until our arms were touching.

I kept my face straight, pretending to be engrossed in the game, ignoring his constant attempts at irritating me.

"Still?" he asked again, bringing his face closer to me until I felt his breath on my cheeks.

To say I was not affected by his presence would be a lie because let me be honest, being this close to anyone makes me dizzy. Plus the fact that he smelled really good didn't help at all.

"What about now?" he teased as his gaze created holes in my cheeks.

"Noah." I finally surrendered, throwing my mobile away and jerking myself away from him. He pouted at my action, his blue-green eyes glistening in the light of my room.

"What can I do to make you leave?" I said, crossing my arms in front of my chest.

"Food?" he replied and I shook my head.

"Fine. Come on." I led him to our kitchen and pulled out the leftover lasagna from the fridge. The whole time I was reheating it, he kept on checking all the drawers around, ignoring my efforts of stopping him.

After gulping the lasagna down his throat until he couldn't eat anymore, he finally left and I could work in silence.

Even though he was maddening and exasperating, his actions and words brought a smile to my face when I lay down to sleep at night.

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