'I don't know. I mean, I want to be his friend but then again I don't, you know? I mean, how can you simply be friends with someone when every time you look at them, you're thinking about how much more you want?"
***
"Nah," he said sitting on the couch.
"Don't nah me," I said rolling my eyes.
We were now in the hotel room after Alex went and took the key to the room from Blair. Also taking his comfy clothes for the night.
And now he isn't listening to me at all.
"You're taller than me Alex....sleep on the bed," I said glaring at him.
He looked at me then sighed. He placed his hand asking to place my hand in his. I kept my hand there confused.
Pulling me gently he brought me in front of him.
Now placing his hands on my waist he looked up at me as I kept my hands on his shoulder.
His curls falling in front of his eyes annoying him.
I giggled at that moving the curls, squealing internally at how soft they are. I held my hands around his neck.
"Stop distracting me...I'll sleep on the couch," I said remembering what we were talking about.
It's funny how easily I get distracted.
"The couch is not that big babe....it can't really fit both of us," he said making blood rush to my cheeks.
His lips twitched up at how I reacted to just one simple line. I sighed since I once again failed to restore my blush.
My cheeks are betrayers.
Squinting my eyes at him I annoyed at how much he enjoyed this.
"How long are we gonna have this conversation?" I asked rubbing my eyes sleepily.
"I have no idea," he said frowning and taking my hands in his so I don't rub my eyes again.
"But-" I was gonna speak something but he cut it.
"Let's just sleep together," he said shrugging standing up.
His hands were still on my waist.
"Huh?" I said.
"Shut up sweetheart and let's sleep." He said leaving me for getting to bed.
I rolled my eyes thinking we wasted so much time for this stupid discussion. Strolling lazily to bed I finally laid quietly until I was pulled back by Alex.
His hands holding me tight.
"When will you stop pulling me like this?" I said turning to face him and snuggling closer to him feeling warm.
"Not soon probably. Now sleep...I'm tired." he said nuzzling his nose on my neck and giving a feathery kiss there.
"Alrighty, good night," I said almost asleep.
"Good night lil' one," he said softly.
***
"Is it alright?" I asked moving around and spinning to show my outfit to Alex.
He squinted his eyes at this like me.
Oops, our habits have been transferring to each other recently.
I frowned saying," Is it that bad?"
Quickly removing that expression he shook his head.
"You look beautiful but there'll be pricks staring at you," he said thinking something narrowing his eyes.
I controlled my laughter at his silliness.
"No problem I can fight," he said proudly nodding.
And now I burst out laughing at this. He looked at me with an eyebrow raised.
Raising his hand he signaled me to come to him. Rolling my eyes at him I shook my head clearly not gonna listen to him.
And as I saw him coming towards me I was ready to sprint.
But only to be caught before I can even reach the door. I laughed as he held me amused I didn't even struggle to run again.
Putting me on the bed he caged me coming forward.
My breath caught in my throat but he did the unexpected.
Or I did kinda see it coming.
He became the tickling machine. I laughed hysterically trying to stop him anyhow.
Somehow catching both his hands I intertwined them so he doesn't start again.
"Tickling is bad," I said narrowing my eyes playfully.
"I never said I was good sweetheart," he said shrugging then coming down to give a small peck on my lips.
"Come on mi' lady we're already late," he said standing up and giving me a hand.
"Credits to you," I said quietly taking his hands and getting up too.
"Your welcome," he replied ruffling my hair.
"Ugh," I said trying to straighten my hair from the mess he made.
Rolling his eyes he started dragging me towards the door.
And finally, after some time doing goofiness, we went down to meet others.
"Here come the fashionable latecomers," Noah said rolling his eyes at us.
"Credits to her," Alex said pointing at me innocently as if he wasn't the one who just wasted time tickling me.
"It isn't my fault though," I said whining.
And they simply chose to ignore me at which I rolled my eyes taking Blair's French fries.
I didn't think that she'll chase me all around till the hotel exit. But I forgot it was Blair whose fries I took.
And oh god I think now the staff of this hotel even recognizes us since this was the second time we were running like crackheads.
But luckily the hotel staff is friendly and they were having a fun time watching some jokers entertaining them while their work time.
I finally stopped tired from running.
Blair laughed at my now red face and then shared with me the rest of the fries.
"Idiot," I whispered after she gave some to me.
She smiled sheepishly saying," Oh come on it's fun running."
"Yeah sure," I said narrowing my eyes.
We finally came back to our group, who didn't really mind where we were.
Alex wasn't standing there so I asked them where he went.
They were too busy in their world to notice where he went so I looked around.
Alex was on the phone with someone, it sounded like it was his mom when I reached closer. I leaned on his chest tired already.
He looked down and paused for a moment when her mom asked what happened.
He shrugged simply saying," Annika just came back from a marathon."
My eyes widened when his mother asked to talk to me.
And before I could run he wrapped one hand around my waist, which sure did keep me in place.
Passing me his phone he kept his head on my neck, making goosebumps rise on my body.
And his mother asked how I was, when will I visit her again, and to take care of myself.
"Alright dear, it was fun talking to you. Also, tell me if Alex annoys you I'll teach him a lesson," she said at the end making me chuckle.
"Sure Mrs. Anderson," I said smiling.
"Alright bye take care both of you," she said as Alex and I also said bye.
Right after this call Blair called on my phone.
"What happened?" I asked confused.
"Where are you? Come where we were standing." I said a quick yes and both of us quickly went there.
"Today's trip has been canceled due to some warning about some off seasonal storm." The teachers announced.
"All the students are requested to go back to their rooms." And right after this announcement heavy rainfall started.
Soon followed lightning and thunder. All of us made our way to our rooms.
And Alex was again with me since Lucas asked him.
And now we are gonna stay in this room the whole day. I'm gonna annoy him all day.
But why do I feel it'll be the exact opposite.
Anyways it'll be fun...
***
Hello readers...here comes the late uploader. I guess the main problem isn't even my exams it is just my brain that is going through a hard time creating ideas.
Honestly, school is also at fault since my whole day goes there and I'm too drained from studying and daily drama and all that I just find it hard to sit and write all ideas without getting stuck and giving up.
Alright enough with this, I'd recommend you guys to check out a song recently that came out...."Yours" by Jin of a boyband BTS. This song is dope. I swear I'm obsessed. Also Taylor Swift's "Enchanted" is a beautiful song.
See u guys soon. Make sure to give this story a star and also comment down on which point I can improve and all. Stay safe and be happy.
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(What Annika was wearing)
(I completely forgot to put this pic lol)