Chapter 18
"I am surprised you actually planned this." Adam said as we walked down the road.
I had called Adam the moment I got home the day I took David to Art World. I had to do that because I know he was never going to stop pestering my life until I let him back into my life.
It's three days after Christmas and I told Adam that we should hang out in the park today, although the weather is freaking cold.
Am I not so smart?
We planned to meet in front of Art World and we would walk all the way to the Park to beat time.
"Remember this is not a date," I said, "it's a hang out."
"I know," He smirked, "a special hangout."
I roll my eyes.
The main reason I agreed to this is to know Adam better before he brings more trouble into my life.
Social media wasn't worth the way of knowing somebody.
We continue walking in silence as we just let the December breeze make the noise for us.
The breeze was really cold but I am glad it didn't snow this year neither will it snow for the rest of the season.
"So what are we going to do in the park today?" Adam breaks the silence.
To be honest I didn't know what we were going to do today. I just eventually planned this to see his real side.
I check my watch to see it was 2:15 pm in the afternoon and there's much time for anything.
"Maybe talk.. Eat... Do whatever." I said.
"Hmm whatever sounds fun to me, you know." He smirks and elbows me playfully.
I just scowl at him.
"Not just any whatever you weirdo."
He snorts.
"Yeah I know you're not a nasty girl." He whistles.
"What do you mean by that?" I look at him.
He just looks at me grinning from ear to ear.
I roll my eyes.
Naughty Adam.
Silence fell again, this time more awkward.
If we were dating, we would have been holding hands by now.
I sigh as I look around the place and noticed that we are close to the park.
Really what are we going to do there?
I wish I didn't plan this in the first place.
"There's this question that has been bothering me to ask you."
I sigh and close my eyes.
I knew this situation wasn't going to get any better.
I look at him and wait for him to say more.
"Why were you dressed in a waitress uniform during the ball?"
Thank God this is a good question.
"Because I was a waitress." I trail off.
"You're job is a waitress? That's cool." He said in a sarcastic tone.
"I was only the waitress for that night dummy."
"Why?"
"I had to help my best friend's mum."
"Was it the lady that caught us outside that day?"
"Yes."
"Hmm interesting... Did you get paid?"
"Unfortunately no."
"That sucks."
I nod my head because it was true.
"So what's her name? Your best friend I mean."
"Grace."
He nods. "Interesting.."
I look at him.
"Do you have any best friend?"
"No." He chuckles as his attention was on where we were walking to.
"Why?" My eyes lit up.
"No reason. Not a fan of that bestfriend thing."
"You're so weird."
"I know."
I shake my head and grin.
But to be honest he was really weird.
We've been seated on a bench and small table for up to an hour as we ate fries and hot dog gotten from one of the food tents in the park.
My attention has been on the hot dog since.
It is really amazing.
The mustard is one of the reasons I love it. I see why I mentioned the park, I really loved their hot dog here.
I keep eating and staring at the delicious snack in my hand without bothering about my fries that has been untouched since.
God knows how much I fell in love with this hotdog.
"I think you should marry that hotdog. It suits you." Adam cuts me from my attention on the hotdog as he takes his fries and stare at me.
"Definitely. It's way better than you."
"Nice one." He snorts.
"Probably not."
He shakes his head and continue eating his fries without saying anything.
I also continue biting my hotdog as I watch him eat his fries.
There's just something about him.
His black spiky hair, his structure in the winter coat, his hazel eyes, thin lips... Jawline.
Oh my God Naomi. How couldn't you notice the Jawline ever since.
They were sharp and perfectly lined.
I really wish I could touch it.
Why am I being so weird?
It's just an ordinary jawline.
Girls out there are dying to touch six packs and big dicks and I am here drooling for a jawline.
I am such a big weirdo.
But damn his jawline was too amazing, going perfectly in line with his black hair.
He also looked neat. The way his hair is perfectly combed... The way he is eating his fries... His face... Dressing... And everything about him.
I like him the way he is.
"How's the checking me out going?" Adam smirks which brings me back to reality.
I look at him puzzled only to realise I was actually checking him out.
My cheeks starts burning a bit but thank God I am not ivory nor white or else my face would have been red my now.
"I wasn't checking you out!" I snap.
He looks at me like I am an idiot and just nods his head.
"I really believe such."
I roll my eyes.
"So after we are done eating," he said, "what next?"
"Anything you want to do."
"I didn't organize this. You did."
"The main reason I did it, is to know you better."
"So what do you want to know more about me baby girl?" He adjusts himself from his sit and fold his hands on the table like a business man.
"Anything."
"Then I don't think you're ready Miss Brown."
This was the first time he was calling me by my surname.
"I wonder what sort of business meeting you think this is."
He laughs then looks at me and grin.
"It's a business between Mr Richardson, which is me definitely, and Miss Brown."
"Okay.."
"So Miss Brown?" He said as I look at him. "Would you mind if we have a very private negotiation."
I stare at him and wait for him to continue.
"I practically take that as a yes. Firstly, you would have to sign this personal BDSM contrac-"
"-what? No! You're so nasty!" I started laughing out loud.
Why was Adam so silly.
He got that idea from Fifty Shades of Grey and is trying to act it out stupidly right here.
He just grins and looks at me.
Please can he stop looking at me every single moment we finish a conversation.
Because honestly.... It's sending butterflies into my tummy.
I just stop laughing and look at him to say something else.
"You think I am nasty huh?" He wiggled his eyebrows.
"You are nasty Adam! I clearly identify the fact that you have a lot of porn videos on your laptop as well as naked girls on your phone. You can't say I am lying"
"Actually.. Yes. It's the other way round. Naked girls on my laptop, porn videos on my phone." He smirked.
My eyes widened at his statement and I start bursting out laughing again.
"You think this a joke?" He chuckles, "I actually do take pictures of naked girls."
I stop laughing and choke on my spit.
"Wait.. You take pictures of naked girls?" My eyes grew wider.
"Mhmm that's part of the art of being a photographer."
That was quite disturbing to be honest. Naked girls. Ew.
I just look at him and nod my head slowly.
"Never heard of such."
"People like you won't know such."
I look at him.
"Just joking baby girl." He snorts.
"You need to stop calling me that." I glare at him.
"Baby girl." He smirks again. "What can you do about it?"
To be honest, I didn't know what I could do.
I actually liked it when he called me that name.
Naomi you're such a loser.
"Whatever." I wave my hands.
"So have I proven myself enough to you yet?"
"Honestly... No."
"What else do you want me to tell you about myself?"
I honestly had a lot of questions to ask him but I really don't even know where to start.
"Let's start this again." I clap my hands together. "what is your name?"
"Adam Richardson."
"How old are you?"
"16. I've told you this before." He shakes his head.
"I don't care. What school do you go to?"
"Richard baker."
"Richard baker??" My jaw dropped.
Richard baker is one of the best private schools in the state.
It was very difficult for someone to apply to the school.
Worst of all someone like Adam.
"Are you serious or you're playing with my head?" I asked.
"Why do you think I joke too much." He snorts.
"Because you're Adam."
"See I told you! You know me already!"
"So you're actually joking about your school?"
"No Naomi I am serious. I don't even know your school."
"I go to James Murphy high school."
"Sounds ghetto."
I glare at him. "It's not anything close to."
"Jokes babe."
I roll my eyes.
"Any more questions?" He opens his arms.
I bite my lips.
"Girlfriends?"
"I told you about that one already. Or just say you're interested and I will let you." He winks.
That wink was gorgeous. Damn.
But no way was I interested!
"Don't be silly." I chuckled.
"Aren't you blushing baby girl?" He bends his head and looks at me with those beautiful hazel eyes.
My face was actually really heating up when he said that.
Gosh Adam please stop poisoning me.
I didn't answer but look away and tried to hide my face so that he won't see my expression.
"I am right huh?" He said as he slips his hands ontop of mine that was on the table.
I turn my gaze to our hands.
What in the world is going on?
Why did Adam just put his hands on top of mine?
My hands start feeling shaky and I really want to remove my hand from there but... It feels good.
His hands were warm on mine despite the fact that the weather was still really cold and I obviously see is because his arms are bigger than mine.
I look up to see Adam staring at me.
I can guarantee that my face is 10000 degrees at the moment. Any time from now I am going to explode.
I feel the feelings coming back.
Naomi stop! He's just trying to get into your head.
This is just a little friendship thing right?
"Naomi are you okay?" He asked.
I bring myself back to reality and remove my hand from his immediately.
"Yeah I am! Why not." I puff.
"You're so weird."
"I learnt it from you."
He laughs.
His laughter was deep... And calm.
Gosh it looks so good on him. I just love How the edges of his lips form a good curl.
He was perfection.
To be honest he was more than perfection. He reminds me so much of all the Mr Perfects in all the books I read.
When they have the brain, the face, the body, the hair... The jawline!
"Can you stop checking me out every second."
Oh my goodness Naomi what is wrong with you.
I close my eyes and sigh.
"I think I have to go now."
"Woah woah calm down Naomi." He stops and look at me. "Am I scaring you?"
"No." I snort.
"Uhmm okay." He nods his head. "But please stay."
Did Adam just beg me stay with him?
I guess so.
I sigh and decided to stay.
But first of all, isn't this the Adam that ran away from me the first time we met? The asshole that refused to talk to me.
Why is he acting all so different lately?
I can't believe I've not been noticing that since.
If I keep sitting here, things might get worse because everything is coming back.
Oh God Naomi why are you so stupid!
"I think I really need to go."
"Naomi are you okay? Why the sudden change of mood?"
"It's because of you! You know it's so hard to forgive you after that night!" I start feeling my eyes getting weak.
"Where is all this coming from? And I told you I am sorry! That's why I keep asking for a second chance!" He looked serious and a bit annoyed by my attitude at the same time.
"A second chance with what Adam?!" I cried out.
I think I am loosing it.
"Everything! What do you want me to do to prove it to you!" He snaps. "Another date or what?!"
I just hold my breathe in as I just clench my fingers.
God knows how much I need to get out of here.
I continue breathing and looking down at the table without saying anything.
"Is that what you want? Another date? Fine! Let's go on a date!"
I glare at him.
"You think that will make feel any better?" I frown at him.
"I don't know.." He calms down. "Naomi I really want to make it up to you. Just tell me what you want and I will do it."
"I don't want anything."
Adam sighs in frustration and sits back on his chair.
I just look into space because looking at Adam wasn't going to make anything better.
I hear Adam's chair move back and I guess he's probably going to leave.
I didn't bother looking at his direction because I was just annoyed at the moment.
I felt someone coming up close to me from my left side. I didn't want to turn round because I know it's Adam and his tricks.
The person bends low beside me and it made me even feel more flattered about the situation.
I close my eyes.
"Adam whatever you're doing..." I trail off and turn to my left side and saw him kneeling down on one knee beside me.
I hated to say it that I hate and love what was going on.
"Naomi..."
"Adam please don't-"
"-please would you go on a date with me? I promise you I will prove to you in every way that I am better than the asshole that dumped you the other night."
I close my eyes again and sigh.
Why does Adam have to be so deep. Why does he have to try to do something to turn my head around.
"Please Naomi."
I look at him.
He was looking at me deeply and sadly. It felt like his eyes were piercing through my soul.
Oh God his eyes...
I need to stop this crazy checking out thing and be more mature about this situation.
I take a deep breath in.
"Okay Adam."
The afternoon flew by so fast and we were finally walking home during the sunset.
We couldn't talk much after that very sad and awkward situation that occurred.
He walks me up to a bus station that would take me home. Everything was just awkward for any of us to say anything.
Thank God he isn't using the same bus route as me or else I would just die in the bus.
We finally got to the front of the bus station which had a few people around.
I take a sit and wait for my bus to come. Adam just stands there, really close to me.
We were still silent for the meantime.
"Do I have to be the one always breaking the silence?" he asked after a moment of realising how awkward the silence was.
Thank God he is getting back to his silly self.
"Not like I am forcing you to." I smirk.
He just grins and shakes his head.
Yeah I know I am crazy.
I turn to see my bus approaching.
Finally!
I stand up right beside Adam the moment it was getting closer.
"Thanks for today." I smiled at him.
"No, thank you. It was really good hanging out with you."
"My pleasure." I put my hand on my chest which makes Adam give a light chuckle.
I sigh and turn as the bus was finally getting really close.
"No goodbye?" He asked looking at me.
"Oh I forgot. Bye!" I stand in the same position without bothering to turn to him.
He comes in front of me when the bus finally stops in front of the bus stop.
"I am not leaving until you tell me goodbye."
"Oh God." I muttered under my breathe.
Without any waste of time Adam comes closer and wraps his arms around me.
I groan.
Why was Adam being a pest.
"Are you going to hug me back or not?" he whispers in my ear.
That slight whisper just sent shivers down my spine.
Feels good.
I put my arms round him and to my surprise it felt really good.
I have never been hugged like this by a guy. Not even my brother who doesn't show emotions.
One thing I liked for sure was that Adam smelt good. I felt so warm too even though our coats didn't want us to touch really well.
"Goodbye baby girl." He whispered again. This time he didn't just whisper something but rather kissed me on the cheek before he unwraps his arms from me and step back.
I blinked twice to be sure I wasn't dreaming.
Please someone take me away before I explode and kill everyone here.
Adam just chuckles at my expressionless face. My face was really heating up for the 10th time today.
The spot he kissed didn't even want to disappear.
The bus door suddenly closes which snaps me back to reality.
"Wait!" I said as I ran to the door.
The bus driver rolls his eyes and opens it for me.
So rude.
I jumped into the bus and turned to Adam.
He was just there staring at me as always.
God please he really needs to stop doing that.
"Bye Adam." I smile and wave at him.
He grins and wave back and this gives me the opportunity to turn on my heels and enter the bus as soon as possible before the driver swallows me up.
I take my seat in the bus and turn to look out the window to see him walking away.
I sigh in relief when I finally realize the day was over.
Never expected a day like this to come so soon. I feel like it's the Christmas spirits just being nice to me.
I put my hands on my cheek and grin at my silly self. I could still feel his warm lips even though it happened a few minutes ago.
To be honest, I am actually seeing the changes coming back again. I thought Adam was going to make things worse but he's actually making my life a turning point.
Whatever it may be, I am going to let Adam prove himself.
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END OF CHAPTER 18
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