Chapter 12
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She then left Jevan and me to ourselves and he led me through the house and gave me a tour of everything.
My legs ached by the time we were through and he claimed he still haven't showed me everything.
"There's a cocktail at the indoor pool. Why don't you change and come join me. My sister can help with that," he told me and we made one more stop to a bedroom.
He knocked. The door opened and a girl, who resembles his qualities, stood tall with a tiara on her head.
I bowed.
She laughed loudly and so did Jevan.
"No. Don't do that. I'm not a real princess," she said when she catch her breath.
"Oh. I'm sorry.. I've heard that royalty is in your family and when I saw your tiara... I... I..," I stuttered.
"That would be my aunt and my cousins but they're in another country. Jada here just likes to pretend she's a princess," Jevan explained.
She poked out her tongue at him.
"We're going to the pool so can you..."
"Say no more." She didn't wait for him to finish. She pulled me into her bedroom and closed the door in Jevan's face.
How can she just shut the door in his handsome face like that?
"I'm Blossom," I started.
"I know. He wouldn't shut up about you."
"Really?" I smiled to myself.
"Yep. He likes you, you know. But I must admit that you've made an impact on him. He never talks about anyone like that. Not even Brooke."
I shook a bit at the mere mention of Brooke's name. If she sees me here, I'm good as dead.
"They were serious?" I asked.
"Jevan was. Brooke was nothing but a joke. Bossy, possessive. She acted as if my brother was something to toy with."
"I've heard nothing but awful things about her."
"Well she is an awful person. I'm just glad my brother is over her. He wasn't happy with her at all. But seeing him smile now, it's nice. Thanks for that."
"Okay."
"Good. Enough about that. Here's a bikini. Put it on and join your guy at the pool."
"Oh. We haven't made it official as yet."
"Girl, I know. But I also know that you two will. You like him too, right?"
I nodded yes.
"He's a great guy and I'm not saying that because he's my brother. Once you get to know Jevan Hollen, you wouldn't want to stop getting to know about him."
She handed me a bikini afterwards.
"Thanks."
"You're welcome." She showed me to her changing room. I got into the bikini and followed her to the pool where Jevan and another boy were.
Jevan's eyes expanded when he saw me.
"Oh damn," the other guy said.
"Jase! Mom wants you!" Jada shouted at him.
"No, she doesn't!" he said back.
She folded her arms and Jase git off the chair when she mouthed something to him.
They disappeared and I was left with Jevan now at the pool. I got into the water and joined him.
"Can you see how hot you look right now?"
"I feel so naked. I've never wore something like this to reveal to someone before."
"So... You've never worn a bikini?"
"No. Not like this."
"Well, you're rocking the hell out of it right now." He came over to me. His wet hair falling to his forehead. He brushed it back with his fingers.
I wrapped my arms around his neck.
Blossom! When did you get this brave?
Our bodies drew closer to each other. His head lowered to mine as I looked up at him. What felt like hours, was actually happening in seconds.
My eyes closed in and I waited for him to kiss me but his lips never arrived.
I opened my eyes and he was away from me now.
I felt my heart tugged against my chest.
"What.." I started.
"I can't kiss you. You're not my girl," he said.
"Then.. I don't understand.. Why would you invite me here then?"
"Blossom..."
"I shouldn't have come here. Your sister did say that you were serious about Brooke."
"Wait. What?"
"Can I leave?"
"Already?"
"I want to go home."
"Blossom, hold on. I think you misunder..."
"I want to go home!" I shouted.
"Okay. I'll take you home." He got out of the pool and grabbed a towel. I did the same.
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After changing back into my clothes, he took me home. The drive was silent and awkward.
I blamed myself for falling in love with him already when he only liked me as a friend.
When I pushed the door in and walked into the living room to my house, my mother was standing there. Arms folded and right foot tapping on the floor.
I knew what that meant. I was in trouble.
Blossom's POV
"Where were you?" my mother asked and she approached me.
"Mama, I'm so sorry. I..I.. I."
"Stop with the stuttering and speak up!" she bolted out.
I swallowed. "I was with my friend."
"So, Blossom, you're now your own woman to be disobeying me, lying to me and hanging out with guys."
"Mom, I'm sorry," I sincerely apologised. There were tears in my eyes and to my great surprise, my mother pulled me into her arms and comforted me.
"It's okay, baby. Maybe I'm being too hard on you. We've moved here to create a new life for ourselves and you're growing up to become a woman.
One day, whether I like it or not, you'll have a husband and kids."
We laughed together.
"But I want to meet him. Your friend. What was his name again?"
"Jevan," I answered.
"Okay. I want to meet this Jevan. Go rest now. I'll make us some dinner."
