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ashuwium (n.) the mingled feeling of dissapointment, frustration, and regret that results from an unsatisfactory outcome of a situation
[origin : korean]
So, coming home with tears in your eyes and your body wracking as you cry is probably not the best way to arrive home. Especially when your parents are in the living room and Hunter has his arm around my shoulder, keeping me close to his chest. We were both crying and our luck was totally in our favor because as soon as we stepped in, our parents were lounging in the living room. I swear I saw wedding bells go off in their head. Kill. My. Self.
"The hell happened to you guys?" Dad asked incredulously.
"The Notebook," is all I said and Hunter and I started crying full fledged again.
"You guys cannot be serious," Hunter's dad had shock written on his face as he was basically reeling from it.
"Well, we are," Hunter cried, wiping tears from his face. Drama queen numero cuatro? Cinco?
"You guys, are unbelievable," Hunter's mom said, stressing the word 'unbelievable.'
"Thank you mom, I really try," Hunter replied in all serious. Idiot.
"Alright, I think we're knockin' for the night," Hunter said and yawned, coincidentally I yawned at the same time.
"Okay, goodnight," his mom smiled.
"Night Adri, love you," dad smiled too.
I peeped my phone and saw it is half past twelve in the morning. Lovely. Hunter and I headed up the stairs, though I'm not sure how we did, we were both half asleep.
We both stopped at my door and before I went in, Hunter surprised me with a hug.
"Today was the best," he murmured in my hair.
"Night sis, I love you," he pulled away and smiled. I smiled back and went in.
s u n d a y
"Get up you lazy bitch," Hunter's voice echoed through my room. Doesn't he know how to greet someone!
"Oh my god Hunter, five minutes," I groaned.
"No, now, mom's making breakfast, and she said get your ass down in ten minutes," he sighed. Next thing you, he flops down on me. On me!
"Ow!" I whine and wrap myself tighter in the blanket.
"I'm tired," he huffed.
I open my eyes slightly and look up. He was freshly showered, in khakis and a Hollister Co. classic tee. His hair had little droplets of water and it was such a luscious and rich platinum color.
"Adrianna, do not make me get you out of this bed myself," he threatened. Oh please!
"I'm tired," I whine.
"Did I ask?" He retorted with so much attitude I wasn't sure this was Hunter.
"Who are you?"
"I? I am Hunter Alexander Bazzi! You're sexy older brother," he said and grinned obnoxiously.
"I hate you," I nearly cry out.
"Adrianna, you have seven minutes to get your ass out of bed and be ready to go downstairs. Or we're doing this my way," he said in a threatening voice. Oh fine!
I got up and made up my bed. I hopped in the shower and once I was done, I wore my lightwashed jean shorts and armless knit crop top. I tied my huaraches and got my phone from the charger.
"You took an extra fifteen minutes," Hunter stated blankly as soon as I stepped out of my room.
"I'm sorry," I replied sarcastically.
"You better be, darling," he said with a smirk. I rolled my eyes and we both burst out laughing. We made our way downstairs and into the kitchen where our parents were already seated. The table was also set and there was so much food.
"Adrianna, Hunter!" His mom greeted.
"Good morning," I said with a bright smile.
"Morning," Hunter muttered. We took a seat next to each other and I swear I saw Hunter's mom and my dad's eyes light up. Oh my god, are they serious!?
"So-"
"I'm not marrying her."
"I'm not marrying him."
We said it simultaneously, not even bothering to hear the rest of their thoughts. Obvious shock was written on their faces. Like they weren't expecting that.
"But what about the company!" Jonas exclaimed.
Hunter scoffed beside me, "Please dad, who is it benefitting marrying each other. And I mean Adrianna isn't even interested in business. And she's my bestfriend, why would I marry my bestfriend? Who am I gonna talk with when I have a problem with girls," he whined at the last part.
"You guys are in love with each other," his mom deadpanned. Oh my god.
"Actually, I might have to disagree."
"OH MY GOD. THANK YOU DAD!"
"Because I think she's in love with other guy, Phoenix. They go to school together and I heard they're very close," he smirked.
"Okay nevermind. I hate you," I whined.
"Phoenix what?" Jonas asked, eyeing me suspiciously.
"Um Worthington?" And I swear Hunter tensed beside me.
"Oh! The Worthington's are lovely people," his mom said, oblivious to the tension that grew in the air. They knew Phoenix?
"I'm sure Adrianna agrees, yes?" Dad was smirking obnoxiously and I wanted to kill him.
"You're so mean," I said blankly with an urge to smack him.
"Awh Hunter, are you heartbroken. Your love has found someone new?" Jonas teased.
"Heartbroken? Very. She's gonna leave me," Hunter whined.
"Asshole! You're stuck with me from now till forever! And even when you get a girlfriend, you better tell her I'm a part of the package. She gets you, she gets me too! And she shouldn't be surprised if she finds me at your house!"
He looked taken aback by my outburst, but he chuckled nonetheless and shook his head.
l a t e r
"I'm gonna miss you bestfriend," Hunter was actually crying.
"I'll miss you too, but we'll hook up during the week or weekends," I said and he wriggled his eyebrows.
"You know what I mean!"
"I always knew you wanted me in bed, babygirl," he said with a wink.
"Ew Hunter, fuck outta here," I laughed.
"Only kidding, but goodbye," he pulled me in for a tight hug. We pull away and I smile.
"Remember to text me and call me!" He shouted as I was making my way to the car. I stopped and turned around.
"I don't have your number," and I started running back to him.
"Actually you do, adios perra!" I stared at him confused.
"Go! Dad's waiting for you in the car," and he pushed me forward a little. I shook my head a little, still confused and walk back to the passenger side of the car.
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"You were missing all day yesterday," Pyper pouted. After arriving home with dad, he said he had some business to take care of in his office, so he left me to myself. And I was hella bored too! So I went to the Worthington's. And here I was.
"I was hanging with my dad and some family," I replied, looking down on my phone. I needed to do something! What was it?
"Adri!" Judah and Marlowe exclaimed when they walked in the living room. They took a seat on the sofa, Coronas in hand. Judah sat next to me and Marlowe sat next to Pyper. Nothing was weird between Judah and I, thankfully.
"Is that the key lime flavor?" I asked pointing to the bottle in Judah's hand.
"Sí señorita," he said with a grin. Without saying anything else, I took the bottle from him and took a drink.
"Thanks," I winked.
"What the?"
"Yes, I took a drink out of your beer bottle. Is there a problem?" I ask with a raised eyebrow.
"No, but why?" He whined, "Now it's almost empty."
"Well then you could go and get another one," I said simply, smiling innocently. He just huffed.
"What goes on?" Talon entered the living room. He took a seat on the opposite sofa and Pyper got up and took a seat next to him. Yeah thanks girl.
"Not much man," Marlowe answered.
"When's cross country practice starting Adrianna?" Talon asked me.
"Tuesday I think," and looked back at my phone. I have to text Hunter some pictures!
Alright, now I just gotta find out what name he gave himself.
king hunter 👑🏹
Of course. Typical Hunter.
new message
To: king hunter 👑🏹
hii
"Sounds good," Talon said.
*d i n g* *d i n g*
From: king hunter 👑🏹
new phone. who dis?
To: king hunter 👑🏹
you're very sexy girlfriend
To: king hunter 👑🏹
how tf do you not have my number saved baby ?
To: king hunter 👑🏹
holy shit !! are you cheating on me babe ?
Trust me when I say I tried not to laugh. But I was failing miserably.
From: king hunter 👑🏹
look, i don't have a girlfriend. so whoever the hell you are. either tell me who you are, or leave me the fuck alone.
Hilarious.
To: king hunter 👑🏹
fucking retard. it's yo sis.
From: king hunter 👑🏹
oh what. hi adri 🙂
To: king hunter 👑🏹
stupid. here's one of the pics you spammed my phone with yesterday.
From: king hunter 👑🏹
look at that sexy face. oh ma god 😉
To: king hunter 👑🏹
get outta here yo
From: king hunter 👑🏹
nah b. you wouldn't survive without me
"Adrianna," a voice snapped me out of my thoughts and conversation with Hunter. My head snapped up and my eyes met with Phoenix. Oh hell no. I roll my eyes and go back to Hunter.
To: king hunter 👑🏹
help me. i'm in a room with an asshole :((
From: king hunter 👑🏹
who ??
To: king hunter 👑🏹
phoenix
From: king hunter 👑🏹
why tf are you with that asshole ?
So I mean, I was kind of taken aback as to why Hunt was so cold whenever Phoenix was brought up. Did they have history?
To: king hunter 👑🏹
i'm not necessarily with him. i'm with my group of friends, two of which are his brother and sister
From: king hunter 👑🏹
ughh, you coulda still been w me
From: king hunter 👑🏹
i miss you sis !!
To: king hunter 👑🏹
i miss you too hunter ! i wish we didn't leave. as soon as we came back home, dad ditched me for work.
To: king hunter 👑🏹
smh
To: king hunter 👑🏹
smFH HUNTER
From: king hunter 👑🏹
lo siento ?
To: king hunter 👑🏹
lo siENTO MY ASS
To: king hunter 👑🏹
saVE ME
"Adrianna," Phoenix's voice was demanding.
To: king hunter 👑🏹
i gtg :( the brooding bastard wants to talk to me. love you !!
"Can I help you," I asked sardonically, looking up to meet Phoenix's challenging eyes. He looked somewhat taken aback, but stood his ground.
"Actually, yes. I'd like to talk to you. Alone," his eyes were piercingly cold.
"Okay," my voice came out emotionlessly as I got up from the sofa. I followed him as he led us to his bedroom.
We were all the way down that hall and before he could open the door, I walked in front of him and looked out the window that overlooked the back. The breeze blew the palm trees in such a way it was soothing and very tumblr. Where the hell is my camera when I need it?! I rested my hand on the window sill and breathed in content.
He came up right behind me, very close to my liking. My back and his chest were aligned and he wrapped his arms around my abdomen. I could feel his warm breath down my neck. We probably looked like a perfect couple. Something we exactly weren't. Within a second, Phoenix picked me up, turned me around and had me sitting on the window sill. And then to top it all off, he was standing in between my legs. I honestly don't know if I'm supposed to be mad or happy. I furrow my eyebrows and look down at our intertwined hands.
"Why so mad, Adrianna?" He asked softly. My eyes widened as I lifted my head to meet his gaze.
"I-I'm not?" I wanted to say but it came out as a question.
"You're really beautiful," he whispered, looking straight into my eyes with his striking blue ones.
"N-no I'm not," I murmur, looking down at our hands again while he scoffed lightly.
"And why is that?" He asked with a dark tone.
I turned my head to the side and shook my head, "Because I'm not."
"You're right, you're not. You're absolutely gorgeous."
"Oh my god, no!" I exclaimed quietly as pink rushed to the apples of my cheeks.
"Hay dios mío, Adrianna," he breathed out. (oh my god.)
"¿Que pasó?" I asked. He gave me an incredulous look and I knew his patience was running thin with me. (what happened?)
"¿Qué es lo que tú quieres, Phoenix?" I asked in a flat tone when he didn't reply for a few seconds. He looked kind of taken aback by my rude question, but answered nevertheless. (what do you want.)
"Adrianna, about yesterday-"
"You have nothing to say sorry for. It's not like we're even together," I said with a bitter tone.
"But-"
"No, there's nothing else to it but honestly, I don't understand why you'd call me when you're with a girl," I said with an edge to my voice.
"Adrianna, I was worried about you."
I furrowed my eyebrows and turned my head in his direction. I was met with soft teal eyes. But I wasn't giving in.
"The hell you were," I said through gritted teeth. I pushed his chest lightly, causing him to lose balance and stumble back. I jumped off the sill and began walking down the hall, but I obviously did not think everything out. He caught me by my wrist and pulled me into his room and slammed his door shut. It was all so fast, I couldn't make sense of what was happening. His breathing roughened and mine became erratic. He put his hands on both sides of my waist and pushed me, more like banged me against his door.
"Adrianna," his voice came out as a growl and fucking hell, it was a major turn on. Ben mierda! I was trying to resist him completely and he really did not like it. And he got angry. His grip on my waist tightened and he leaned in close. I turned my head to the side, a small whimper escaping my mouth. And he didn't stop there.
Next thing I know, his right hand grips my right thigh and brings it up to his hip. The hell is he doing? But I couldn't comprehend or tell him to stop as desire and want burned through my veins at the moment. The tip of his nose trailed the column of my neck. I feel his hot air on my skin and I want nothing more than to beg him to touch me other places. His hand that held my thigh was trailing up and down on my thigh and it felt so damn good. His big, rough, and calloused hands. God, I would do anything to have his hands all over me. But I can't.
His hand that was on my waist was no longer there, but instead pinning my hands above my head. Fuck I have no way of getting him off my now. Unless I hit him in his treasure.
"Phoenix," I attempted to say with an demanding tone so he would stop, but instead it was a moan that slipped past my lips.
"Babygirl," he breathed out and everything was happening so fast, my thoughts becoming a blur. He rubbed his semi hard erection against my already wet pussy and placed feathery kisses on the column of my neck.
"Oh," I moaned lightly and threw my head back against the door, causing my back to arch into Phoenix's chest. I was becoming lost in the moment with this feeling of desire, lust and maybe euphoria?
"Phoenix," I moaned a little louder.
"Shh baby," he whispered against my neck. I was getting more and more lightheaded by the second. I know I'm going to faint, the crash will come any second and in the end, I will burn.
My back arched more and now my chest was fully pressed against his chest.
"Adrianna," he surprised me with letting out a moan. And goddamn it all the way to hell, it was, by far, the most sexiest thing in thing universe.
"You're like fucking elixir. You're skin so soft like silk, I want to drink it all," he breathed out. He made my panties soaking wet and I'm sure as fucking hell he knew. I was very fucking close to pulling him on me on his bed and letting him ravish me. He kept grazing his length against my wet city and I let out a quiet moan.
But of course, life is a motherfucking bitch who hates me and all of a sudden, my hearing becomes muffled, my eyesight blurs, and my hearing is spinning far worse than when I went on the Cyclone. My eyes started watering and I was losing control of myself. I was breathing in and out through my mouth and it was harsh. God help me.
"Phoenix," I whimpered and starting shaking my head. I wanted, no, I needed it to stop. He must've noticed my change in behavior too as he immediately pulled away.
"Adrianna, what's wrong," he asked, his voice full with concern and worry. I can't fucking do this, is what I wanted to say, but it wouldn't come out of my mouth.
"Baby?" He tried again. And despite my current situation, the asshole still managed to make butterflies fly in my stomach.
"Phoenix," my voice was edgy and any time now I would faint.
"I can't," breathe, I stop talking and chastise myself, "I can't breathe," breath in, out, "I, Phoenix?" I become confused as to where I am and what I'm doing on.
"Oh my god," I moan in pain and fall limp in his arms.
« P H O E N I X ' S P O V »
Fuck! What just happened?
Adrianna just fainted in my arms and she has become terribly pale and cold. What am I supposed to do? I picked her up bridal style and laid her down on my bed. And fucking hell, fuck the situation I'm in, she looked like a goddamned angel sent from heaven laying on my bed. And I wanted her.
I walked - more like ran - out of my room to the kitchen to look for anything that could be of use. Water, Orange Juice, Advil, Excedrin.
"Fucked her already?" Judah asked, leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed.
"Fuck off," I said through gritted teeth.
"Phoenix, where's Adri?" Pyper asks as she enters the kitchen.
"Pypersomethinghappened," I rushed out, staring at her.
"To Adri?" Her eyes widened and I nodded and in return she glared. I flinched at the look she gave me.
"The fuck did you do to her?" She asked in a very pissed voice.
"Nothing! I swear," I said in a quieter voice. When Pyper's mad, you can definitely tell.
"The hell you did nothing! What happened?" She questioned.
I scratched the back of my neck awkwardly thinking of a good way to put it so I wouldn't sound like a fucking ass right now.
"We, um, were just hanging out in my room?" Damnit, even Judah flinched at the look Pyper was giving me.
"Was it after or before you fucked her?" She asked and I swore to got my jaw dropped to the ground. I was about to say we didn't even fuck, but Judah was right here, so why not put on a show.
"After," I said with a smirk and she crinkled her nose while Judah glared at me. I didn't even have to look at him to know. He thinks he's so slick that he'll get Adrianna Vasiliev. Adrianna Vasiliev. Goddamn she was something else. She'll unman me. From the moment I met her, I knew she'd be mine. And mine alone.
"You guys are a thing now?" Judah asked and I could hear the anger in his voice.
"Of course," I grinned. Pyper rolled her eyes as she knew I was spiting him.
"Fucking bastard," he muttered and walked out.
"Anyways," Pyper looked weirdly at me, "What actually happened Phoenix?"
I sighed knowing I could tell her the truth. And if I didn't? She'd definitely kick my arse.
"I don't know okay? I literally had her up against my door, she was making me fucking hard, and she was giving me shit, and trying to resist me, and then all of a sudden she started whimpering and begging for me to stop. I pulled away and she didn't look like herself, terribly pale and very cold and she fainted."
"Where is she now?"
"Laying on my bed," I sighed and rubbed my temples.
"We should give her dad a call," Pyper suggested.
"Right, come with, please," I pleaded and thankfully, she nodded. I truthfully had no idea what I was doing. I grabbed the few things I thought would help and we made our way to my room.
"So getting it on with Adri, huh?" She questioned with a smirk as we were walking down the hall.
"No, nothing like that," I shook my head, "It was just a living in the moment thing. She, for one, does not like me, and I fucking hate her. And I don't do commitment either," I roll my eyes. Yes Phoenix, just keep lying to yourself. See where it gets you.
"You're such a fucking asshole," Pyper said with disgust and quite honestly, it caught me by surprise. She never really cared about which girl I messed with and what I did with her.
When we got back in my bedroom, Pyper rushed over to Adri's side and knelt down.
"Oh my god, Adri," she whispered. Adrianna was like fucking pale as hell and Pyper flinched back after touching her skin. She must be ice cold now. Pyper slipped her hand underneath Adrianna and pulled out her phone. Somehow, she knew the password and she started scrolling through the phone. In a matter of seconds, she had dialed the phone and chucked it at me.
"Answer it," she whispered and I stared at her bewildered. Until someone answered the phone.
"Adri what's up?" I glance wide eye at Pyper and then at the phone.
"Answer it fucking bastard!" Pyper whisper yelled.
"Adri?"
I cleared my throat, "Uh, um, hello Mr. Vasiliev?"
"Who is this?" His voice was uptight and professional.
"It's Phoenix Worthington," my voice came out smooth but truthfully I was fucking scared.
"Oh yes! Her boyfriend! How can I help you and where's my daughter?"
"I'm not her boyfriend," I coughed, "And about that.
"She um, well we were hanging out and of a sudden, she just collapsed? She's fainted in my arms and she's turned very pale and cold."
"Goddamnit!" He yelled from the other end of the phone and it sounded like he banged his fist against a desk or table.
"It's one of her many health conditions. This one whereas she faints spontaneously has unknown reasons as to why it happens," he explained.
"Does she need to go to the hospital?" I question and Pyper's head snaps in my direction so fast I'm not sure how the hell she hadn't gotten whiplash.
"Ahh, no no no, she does not. You need to wake her up and give her a glass of orange juice and she'll slowly recover. Make her sit up, walk around, and please, Phoenix, give her a plate of food."
"Okay, I'll be sure to do that."
"I'm holding you to that, Phoenix. Don't mess up."
"Alright, Mr. Vasiliev," I replied.
"Did I not say to call me Colten," he sassed, which took me by surprise.
"Goodbye Phoenix. And tell my daughter to give me a call when she's up. Thanks," and he cut the call. Ending the call took me to her home screen and it showed a picture of her smiling so bright, the stars would be jealous, with a boy who seemed our age. They both looked happy, her arm around his shoulder, his arm around her waist. Who. The fuck??
Not the right time dumbass, another voice chastised me.
"Pyper, we gotta get her up and give her a glass of orange juice. And then she needs to eat," I instructed her.
"What'd her dad say about this? Does she need to go to the hospital?"
"No, he said it was one of her many health conditions, this one where she faints suddenly for unknown reasons, with unknown causes," I repeated Colten's words to my sister and she nodded her head.
"Alright, I'll try and get her up," Pyper said; I felt helpless as I just leaned against my door watching Adrianna closely.
"Adri," Pyper called out, shaking Adrianna's shoulder lightly.
"Adri," Pyper called out louder, shaking her shoulder a little harder. But still no response. Pyper turned back in my direction with a nervous look, but I was a million times more nervous.
"Adrianna!" Pyper nearly yelled out and that was what it took.
Adrianna gasped and breathed for air so hard it hurt me to watch. She rose forward so fast that she was now sitting up straight and her chest violently seething up and down for oxygen. She looked around so dazed and out of it.
"Where am I?" Her voice raspy; I made my way slowly over to her and took a seat next to her on the bed.
"Adrianna," I said softly. Her eyes widened and I watched as different emotions passed in her irises. She remembered all too well everything that happened within the past hour. Pyper poured a glass of orange juice and gave me and I gave it to Adrianna. And she drank it all within seconds.
"What happened?" She still seemed dazed. God, I was supposed to explain? 'Well, I just had you up against my door, basically fucking you.' Actually, I think I'd like to stay alive because I know for a fact Pyper will kill me if I say that.
"We were together and then you fainted," I said vaguely and she rolled her eyes.
"My fucking life, is amazing," she said blankly.
"I don't know why exactly it happens but so far, it's usually only happened when I get overwhelmed or overheated. I become extremely lightheaded and my head spins, my vision blurs, and my hearing becomes muffled. And then I blackout," she said with all nonchalance, staring right into my eyes.
"When did you start getting these..." I trailed, not knowing what to call them.
"Dad and I refer to them as attacks and I've been getting them since I was thirteen," she answered.
"Thirteen?" I questioned bewildered. In return, she simply nodded and I caught a glimpse of Pyper who was also staring at Adrianna with her jaw dropped.
The room was quiet now, none of us speaking, just soaking up all the silence. But I felt her eyes on me and god it was making me hard all over again. Despite the situation we're in, if my damn sister wasn't here, I'd take Adrianna right now. Maybe that's what I needed, to fuck her, and then she'd stop being on my mind every breathing second of my life.
I know Adrianna wanted it, the look in her eyes when I had her pinned on my door said it all. Lust, desire, want. And goddamn, when she moaned, that was the most beautiful and exquisite thing I've ever heard. Far better than any sound in the world. That had awakened the beast in me, I wanted to devour her, but I had to keep the beast in it's cage. And hell, I was fucking ready to make her go down on her knees. God, I don't even fucking like this girl.
Just keep lying, another voice said.
I am the ultimate sinner. My thoughts alone are enough to send me to hell and have the seat next to the devil himself.
My eyes snapped up to meet Adrianna's and now nothing else existed in world except for us. Just us. Blue to gold. If you looked closely at her eyes, you could see specks of blue, an oceanic blue. Her eyes were mesmerising. But at the moment, her gold irises held sadness and I wanted nothing more than to make her smile.
"Adrianna," I said softly again and cupped her left cheek with my left hand. She leaned into my touch and closed her eyes. And then she settles with a small smile of bliss on her face. Our left hands intertwine and rest on her lap and the room is silent.
I looked down at Pyper, but she was already looking up at me from the floor with wonder in her eyes. Light shined from within the depths of her irises and she seemed truly happy seeing me and Adrianna like this.
I wanted to stay like this for a while, but I remembered her father's words.
"Adrianna, you need to eat, and give your dad a call," I said quietly.
Her eyes snapped open, "My dad?"
"Yes, we called him after you fainted cause we weren't sure what to do."
"Joder mi vida," she hissed. She reached in her back pocket for her phone and then I realised I had it. I pulled it out of my pocket and handed it to her. (fuck my life.)
"Here," and she gave me a puzzled look.
"I had it from when I called your dad," I said awkwardly while she nodded in acknowledgement. She dialed the phone and held it to her ear and with our left hands still intertwined, she ran her thumb over my bloodied knuckles from all the fights I've had.
"Well I'm alive," she muttered.
"..."
"Well aside from breakfast with Hunter, no," she said, growing quieter. Hunter? Who the hell?
"..."
"I am fine," she said, stressing 'fine.'
"..."
"Yes dad, I'll make sure I eat," she rolled her eyes, "If I get Chinese, why the hell would I save for you? I'm the one who fainted!"
"..."
"OH WAIT! NO! If you buy me California Maki, I'll buy you Chinese and plantains," her voice was hopeful.
"..."
"FUCK YES!" She screamed so loud both Pyper and I flinched.
"..."
She face palmed, "Oh please, just please, you know, I-.
"Just, just, oh! You and Hunter can go on a date together," she said bluntly.
"..."
She huffed and frowned, which made her look like the cutest thing in the world, "Okay, see, you ditched me as soon as we got home! And then I texted this bitch that you left me and you know what he said? Lo siento. LO SIENTO DAD! You two are the biggest bullies I swear to god."
"..."
"The hell you mean 'you and Hunter can go get it on?' That is my bestfriend! Actually, not even, Hunter is like my brother, so that'd be incest if you really thought of it," she said confidently. I need to find out more about this Hunter guy.
"..."
"Of fucking course it's okay if you and Hunter got it on, you two are in love," she shot back.
"..."
"Um... No, I won't stop unless you drive me to Muji this week," she said grinning like a little child.
"..."
"That is where you're wrong, you workaholic. I am Adrianna Vasiliev, 17 years young, high school student, I do not have my drivers license, I do not own any cars because my dad is a car whore, he literally fucks with a different car everyday," she facepalmed, "And the love of my life is Tumblr and Chinese food. Have a great day!"
"..." She burst out laughing.
"Please, I wouldn't need to invite Hunter to come to Muji with us. All I gotta do is go to his house and drag his ass along," she nodded her head like she had this all figured out.
"..."
"Unbelievable," she muttered and shook her head, "Alright dad, I'll go order food and eat. I'll be home later."
"..."
"Hasta luego," and she cut the call. (see you later.)
She looked between Pyper and I dubiously, but I don't blame her, we were both staring at her.
"You and your dad, are something else," Pyper broke the silence.
"You haven't seen half of it," Adrianna chuckled softly.
"Any of you want Chinese?" She asked. Pyper and I shared a look before nodding.
"I'll just order five large fried rice, one small fried rice, and two orders of plantains. We're share the five between the whole group," she said and went on her phone. She's so fucking thoughtful. An angel with angel eyes, the devil's grin, but tattered wings. She was a whole other echelon of society.
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As soon as I walked into the living room, Blake rushed up my side, his face contorted with worry.
"What happened? Everything okay?" His voice was hushed and it made me questions what the hell really happened.
"Not now," I replied in the same tone. And it just happens, the doorbell rings at the same time.
Blake gave me a look saying this wasn't over and we would be talking about it later before walking off to the front door.
We got paper plates and settled into the couches and helped ourselves.
"Yum," I moaned as soon I put the spoon of Chinese in my mouth. We were all hanging out in the living room eating Chinese fried rice with shrimp and broccoli in garlic sauce, and it was like heaven. I had my dad's order wrapped tightly in the plastic bag so no air would get in or out, even though that's inevitable and now we were all just kicking back, eating Chinese and having a drink. Me and Pyper were conversing a little and the guys, save for Judah, were discussing my attack.
"Feel better, étoile filante?" Phoenix leaned in close and whispered in my ear.
"Yes, I am, thank you again," I whispered back in his. Ever since I've recovered in him room, he's still treating me like I'm some delicate fucking flower. Exactly what I'm not. I don't know what to make of him, of us, of everything honestly. Whatever we have, our relationship, however you put it, we're walking on delicate eggshells.
"You don't ever need to thank me, poupée," he said in such a smooth voice. (doll.)
I giggle lightly, "¿Qué significa eso?" (what does that mean?)
"Where's the fun in telling you, étoile filante?" He frowned, making him look adorable.
"This is amazing," Pyper exclaimed as she put a spoon in her mouth. The guys all agreed and went back to discussing my fainting episode. I rolled my eyes now and then as they talked about what to look for and what to do. I think Judah got tired of it too because we kept glancing at each other and became childish as no one was paying attention. Pyper was consumed in the Chinese food, and Phoenix, Marlowe, Blake, and Talon were all engrossed in the conversation about my attack. Because that's so interesting.
It became a game of who would break off the staring first. Between Judah and I that is. When I frowned, he frowned. When I stuck my tongue out, he stuck his tongue out. And when I smiled, he smiled. But not even that could block out the conversation going on repeat about my episode.
"Alright who's up for another drink? Maybe tequila shots? Vodka? I can even mix mojitos, margaritas, and martinis," Judah's voice bellowed through the mansion as he got up.
The guys abruptly stopped talking and looked up at Judah.
"What about Jack Daniels," I throw into the air and everybody said sure to it.
"Adrianna, some help, s'il vous plaît," Judah nodded towards the kitchen. (please.)
"Of course," I put my plate down on the table and make my way to the kitchen with Judah. I felt Phoenix's gaze on me as I left and it was not a nice feeling that settled well with me.
Judah went straight for the liquor fridge and brought out a few bottles at a time, setting them down on the counter and then going back and forth. Vermouth, gin, white rum, tequila, cointreau, prosecco, cachaça, brandy, dry spanish red wine, kahlúa, vodka, maraschino liqueur. Well then.
"Okay, so I thought of another thing we should do," Judah started, leaning against the counter as I took a seat on the opposite counter and crossed my legs.
"Continue fanciullo." (child.)
"I'm older than you," he said as she stared at me blankly.
"No you are not," I stuck my tongue out.
"I'm eighteen," he said blankly.
"I'm nineteen," I shot back.
"You're a terrible liar," he said grinning obnoxiously.
"You're a dick."
"Glad to know you know I have one. You wanna ride it?"
"Fuck yourself."
"Sorry, only girls can."
"I thought that's what you were though," I said staring up at the ceiling in mock confusion.
"Okay, so I was thinking since there was seven of us, we make seven different drinks," he subtly changed the topic.
"Nice change of topic, you dirty fucker," I narrowed my eyes.
"Do you just randomly think of nicknames," he asked with fake annoyance.
"Well, I'm a writer, so I naturally think out everything on the spot. I'm pretty spontaneous when you think about it," I grinned.
"Oh yes, I know. Phoenix definitely stressed it out there in living room," he snickered.
"Oh for fucks sake," I huffed, "He's confused the life out of me I swear."
"How so?" Judah pushes the topic.
"I dunno," I sigh, "We're like playing games, or at least that's I think. Sometimes, he is the nicest, even sweetest guy I've ever met, but other times, he's hella rude to me and I don't even know what I did to him. Quite frankly, I'm really sure Phoenix hates my existence."
"Well do you like him?"
"I think so, yes," I said quietly, looking down on my lap and knotting my hair tie in my hand.
Judah stayed quiet and I looked up to meet his eyes. I caught a glimpse of anger pass through his orbs before they returned to their normal light and kind orbs. Jealous?
"You don't seem so sure," he chuckled.
"I'm really not," I chuckled with him.
"Why is that?" He asked softly.
"I really don't know Judah," I sigh and look down at my hair tie again.
"That's okay, Adrianna. In time, you'll know, you'll get that answer. Time might not heal, but time reveals, and soon enough it'll come. But for now, don't stress it. Don't overthink it. Just let it be and live in the moment," he said in a soft voice.
"Wise words of Judah Monroe huh," I cracked a small smile, "but thank you Judah, your words help."
"Always Adri," he smiled back, "Okay, now we need some other things to mix the drinks." He pulled out his phone and assuming that he unlocked he, he was looking down at the phone meticulously before handing it to me.
"Read off this list," was all he said.
Judah's Bartending Ingredients, the note read.
"Okay.
"Olive, lemon rind, limes, fresh mint leaves, mint sprigs, granulated sugar, splash soda water, lime juice, lime wedge, white peaches, sugar syrup, fresh ginger, golden caster sugar, apples, oranges, organic brown sugar, orange juice, ruby grape fruit, agave syrup, club soda, heavy cream, lemon juice, and créme yvette."
I glanced up every now and then as he moved swiftly through the kitchen, getting every thing on the list, and once he was done, he leaned against the counter he once was leaning against again.
"As we mix certain drinks, we'll cut what we need, like the lemon rinds.
"Goddamn, so much work," he huffed and frowned while I laughed lightly.
"Ever mixed a drink before," he asked with a raised eyebrow.
"No, not really," I said slowly.
"Lovely, you're about to learn hella shit from me today darling," he said with a huge smile.
"And I'd love to get started now," he said walking slowly to me, "but you're in my way, preciosura." (precious.)
"Am I now, rompecorazones?" (heartbreaker.)
"Very much, hermosa." (beautiful.)
"Well then, enlighten me as to how I'm in your way, mujeriego," I smiled like an idiot while he scoffed. (womaniser.)
"I am, in no way a womaniser," he frowned with so much fakeness.
"Yes, okay, and I'm meeting with ambassador of Rolex," I scoffed.
"You're really mean," he pointed his finger at me and whined like a little child. Maturity levels I tell you.
"Let's mix drinks, shall we?"
"Lovely job changing the subject," he deadpanned.
"I know! Way better than yours," I chirped.
"Let's just get started," he sighed tiredly. I wouldn't blame him, I'd be tired of me too.
"You're still in my way," he said pointedly.
"How," I nearly cry.
He came up right in front of my crossed legs, "Well, you are sitting in front of the glasses cooler," he said with such a big smirk; I wanted nothing more than to slap it off him.
I looked over my shoulder slightly to see that I, in fact, am sitting in front of a mini cooler, or fridge, filled with cocktail glasses, wine glasses, and probably every type of glass that would be in a bar.
"This is Phoenix's dads', the liquor, the glasses."
"And you guys are allowed to use it all," I question.
"Well he never did said we couldn't use it," Judah winked, making me giggle.
I made the mistake of uncrossing my legs because the events that happened next was a hell to some degree that I wouldn't wish upon anyone.
He stepped in between my legs. And then all hell broke loose.
"Adrianna," he whispered and not so lightly resting his hands on my thighs. Immediately, I started to feel my anxiety rise and a panic attack set in.
"Judah, please," I breathed out and closed my eyes.
"Tell me, what does Phoenix have that I don't," he said with an edge to his voice. And something snapped inside of me.
"Are you really playing the fucking jealous game right now," my voice was sardonic.
"Actually, yes I fucking am. So, tell me Adrianna," he shot back at me.
Coincidentally, Phoenix walks in.
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+via jace wayland. or is it herondale? if you get my reference.
"to love is to destroy. and to be loved is to be destroyed."
«author's note»
hey, so i'm back from the dead. after four months ? yeah sorry about that. this will probably will my last long chapter as this one and the previous chapter has hit 7.0K words. also i've sent myself to eternal damnnation as i've entered Gold Skies into Watty's 2017. oh boy. wish me luck ;)
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