Chapter 9

I saw him looking at us. His jaw was clenched and his hands were fists now. Wow, how can he act like that? Why isn’t he an actor? I mean he is acting so well.  Justin and I were still standing like that. His arms were wrapped around my waist and we were leaned in. His face was still close to mine, but he was looking at Jason, just as me.

“Justin, let me go.”- I looked down this time and Jason was staring.

 Justin stood us up and let his hands off of my waist, as Jason was coming towards us. I looked down and I could feel Jason in front of me. He put my chin up to look at him.

“Where were you? I was waiting for you in the car. Come on, let’s go.”

He took my hand and intertwined our fingers.

“Wait Jay… Just a second. I will come.”  - I replied.

He nodded and let my hand, then backed away from us. I glanced at Justin and all I could see was pain in his eyes.

“Here is my number so you can call me whenever you want.” – I smiled and I saw a smile growing on his face too.

“Deal. I will call you tonight okay?” – He asked.

“Yeah, I will be wait for your call.” – I smiled once again and gave him a hug, then kissed him on the cheek.

“See you, Justin.”

“See you, Nath.”

And with that, I turned and went towards Jason. He was waiting for me. A smile was placed on his face, as he caught my hand. We walked towards the car. He opened the door for me and I sat on the passenger’s seat.

He went on the other side and sat next to me. It was quiet in the car.

“Why did you tell Justin that you were my boyfriend?” – I asked him and turned my face to him. He had a smirk on his face.

“Because, I am your best friend and I know how girls can make me jealous. So, I am just making him jealous. Chill.”

I furrowed my eyebrows.

“Jealous? But, why would you do that? I do not love him, he does not love me. We are just friends Jay. Like me and you.” – I replied.

“Come on Natalie. I was standing there. Watching you two. His eyes shine when he is with you.  And when I told him, I am like “your boyfriend” , he had tears. He loves you Nath, accept that.”

I shook my head.

“No, Jason, stop it. He cannot love me, because he left me 4 years ago and I did not hear a word from him. Seeing him after 4 years… I doubt he even likes me!” – I hissed.

I mean how can he love me? We saw each other after 4 years. He cannot just see me now and fall in love with me. It just cannot…

“I do not know, but he does.” – He said, simply.

I let out a sigh and just looked out of the window of the car. We were in front of my house already. I unbuckled my seat and opened the door. Before I could go out, Jason grabbed my hand, stopping me. I turned to him and furrowed my eyebrows.

“No good night kiss, baby? “- He asked with his husky voice, coming closer to me.

But I pulled away and put my hand on his chest.

“Jason it is only acting in front of Justin. Not when we are alone.” – I said.

He nod and let my hand. I turned and got out, then waved at him. He smiled and drove away. I unlocked the door of my house and got in, as I locked again. Putting my coat on the hanger, I have not got enough energy to dress my pajamas, so I just lie on the bed and fell asleep.

…

Next morning, I woke up seeing my phone buzzling on the nightstand next to my bed. I groaned and rolled over to reach it. I saw unknown number on the screen. When I checked the clock it was nearly 2 pm. Oh my God… I press “answer” on the screen.

“Hello?” – My voice was raspy.

“Good morning, Nath.” – He chuckled, which made me giggle, even though I just woke up.

“Hey Justin.”

“Did I wake you up?” – He asked, a little bit worried.

“Yeah, but it was time…It is lunch time already.” – I said, reassuring him it is fine that he woke me up.

“Okay then. Come for lunch at my house.”

Just as I was about to answer him, the doorbell rang.

“Um… Wait for a minute Justin.” – I pulled the phone away from my ear and stood up, then opened the door.

It was Jason, leaned on the door, with a smirk on his face. I furrowed my eyebrows, asking myself what he is doing at my house at this time. I smiled to him, trying not to be rude.

“Hey babe.” – He smiled when he saw the phone in my hands.

I bet Justin heard this.

"Hey Jay." – I replied. He kissed my cheek and came inside.

I closed the door behind him.

"Umm... Wait for a minute; I am on the phone with Justin." – I smiled at him, as he did the same to me.

“Take your time baby." – He said and sat on the sofa in the living room.

I went in another room to talk with Justin.

"Hey Justin, sorry I took so long. Jay came."

"Yeah, I heard him. So, what about the lunch at my house? Are you come?"

"Um..." – I was about to reply to him, but I heard Jason yelling at me.

"Baby get ready, I am taking you out for lunch." – He was yelling from the living room.

I let out a sigh and continued talking with Justin.

"Um...Justin, I am sorry, maybe another time. I am going with Jason.”

"Yeah, okay, another time then." – He said in a low voice.

Almost whisper. I could tell by the sound of his voice, he was sad.

"So, yeah, got to go, I need to prepare now."

"Bye Nath. See you tomorrow then. Have fun."

"Bye Justin. See you."

And with that, I turned off my phone and went in the living room. Jason was there, almost laying on the sofa and watching TV. I cleared my throat, to get his attention. He turned his head to me and smiled.

"Hey, Nath."

"Hey Jay. What are you doing here and what about the lunch? "– I furrowed my eyebrows, acting confused.

"Well, I thought we can go get lunch today." – He said, scratching his neck and looking at the ground, but he turned his gaze at me after that.

"Okay. We can. But, let's leave that for dinner and eat here now. I will make something for us." – I saw his smile grow up and he nod.

"Sure we can Nath. I will help you. How about spaghetti?" –he asked with a smile.

"Sounds yummy." – I smiled back and got what we needed.

 Putting the spaghetti in the pot, I turned to make the meat balls. I got the spoon and I felt Jason's hands on my hips. After that he wrapped them around me and rested his chin on my shoulder, which made me smile. He put his hand on mine, as we both were preparing the food.

I put the plates on the table and he sat on the chair, as I did the same. We were eating and after that, we were talking about silly things, joking around. It was already 7:30 pm.

"Nath, go and prepare. I will go home, and I will come around 9 to pick you."

"Okay. By the way, where are we going? I want to know what I should wear." – I asked.

"Pick a long dress."- He smiled and I nod.

 Then, he hugged me and left. Letting out a sigh, I went upstairs. Opening the door of my room, I stepped inside. First, I decided to take a shower. Turning around and holding the door knob, I opened the door and headed in the bathroom. Letting the water run, I started taking my clothes off. I stepped under the shower and the water was falling down my body, giving me goosebumps. After a few minutes, I took my towel and wrapped it around my body. I went in my room and opened my wardrobe to find the perfect dress. I decided for a long, cream; dress, along with black heels. I put some light make up on me. My hair was on one side. I went downstairs and put my heels on, as I heard the doorbell rang. Taking my coat, I put it on me and opened the door. Jason was standing there with roses in his hands. He was wearing this a suit.

He checked me from head to toe and bit his lip.

"This is for you beautiful." – He gave me the flowers and kissed my cheek.

I blushed a little and turned around, giggling and gave him a hug.

"You should have not done this Jay. Anyway, thank you so much. They are beautiful." – I smelled them.

"Just like you are."- said Jason, making me blush.

My cheeks were burning red right now. He came closer and stroked my cheeks, then leaned in and kissed my cheek.

"I will go to put them in a vase."

I got out and locked the door, then headed towards the car. Jason opened the door for me and I sat on the passenger’s seat. Closing the door, he went on the other side and started the car, as he drove away.

We went in some restaurant and it was all empty. Just me and him. It had one table and two chairs. On the table was a red bottle of wine and two glasses for us.

He took my hand in his and intertwined our fingers, as we headed towards the table. Pulling the chair for me, I gave him a small smile and sat. Then, he went on the other side and sat in front of me. He poured wine in my glass, as he did the same with him.  The lights went off, but not all of them. The room was dim. I could only see his face in front of me, nothing else. Gosh, he was perfect. I have never noticed that before.

"Want to dance, Nath?" – He offered me his hand, which I gladly accepted.

I put my hand in his and stood up. We went in the middle of the "room”; if I can even say. Putting my hand on his shoulder and the other holding his, he placed his arm on my waist and the other one was holding mine. We were slowly moving, while looking into each other eyes. A smile was placed on my face, while he had a smirk, making him look even sexier, but cute in the same time. Those plump lips I wanted to kiss right now. I needed them. Like, I am addicted to them. My drug. Soft and sweet like a candy. He licked his lips and leaned me back, still holding me tight and protective so I will not fall. Looking into my eyes for the last time, he leaned in. I could feel his hot breath on my lips, which made me lick mine.

"You are my Cinderella. " – He smiled and pressed his lips against mine.

When we broke apart, I looked into his eyes and smiled.

"And you are my prince Charming."  - He pressed his lips again on mine and I smiled between the kiss.

After the dance, we ate and talked about stupid things in life. We stood up and he caught my hand again, making our way towards the car. When we come in front of my house, I turned to him and smiled.

"Thank you for the amazing night." – I smiled at him.

"You deserve it Nath. You do not need to thank me." – He stroked my cheek and leaned in, then finally pressed his lips against mine.

The kiss turned into a make out session. Finally, I pulled away and got out of the car without saying a word. I heard him drove down the road, as I unlocked my door and got inside.

I unlocked the door and got inside. Locking it again, I turned and took of my coat, then hung it. I took off my heels and just left them there, then headed upstairs in my room. I quickly changed into pajamas and lay on the bed. I started thinking of what happened tonight and the passed days. I cannot love him! He is my best friend and it should stay that way. But, on the other side, I cannot tell my heart what to do. Jason is sweet, carrying, handsome, sexy and everything a girl dreams of. And this tonight was something special. It was like our first date. We were alone in a restaurant, dancing, then he leaned in and kissed me, and then, the kiss in the car... And Justin was not there. I just do not know. My mind is always playing with me... It is not even funny anymore. I let out a sigh and closed my eyes. But, right after I closed then, my phone buzzled. I groaned and rolled over, then took it from the nightstand. It was a message from Jason.

From: Jay

To: Nath

"Sweet dreams Nath."

I noticed my smile growing up. Oh God, am I falling in love?

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