BOY NEXT DOOR√ - EPISODE 89
By nine pm, everything is perfectly set. Jade managed to make a nice two tier cake with Cara's help and it's seated proudly on the coffee table.
I'm already feeling sick from the sea of humans flooding the living room.
I've never been to a party before and this is not what I expected at all. All the girls are scantily dressed, wearing killer heels and super short dresses.
Initially, I felt like my dress was too short but looking at the girls now, it's actually the longest.
Kain and George are nowhere to be seen and Kara is talking to some boy from school. Jade is upstairs changing into a dress and Ethan is seated quietly next to me. He has been looking at me longingly since we came back from the shopping spree with Kain acting all possessive.
I know Ethan is trying to communicate with me but for once, he seems to be lost for words.
"Do you like me?" He suddenly asks out of nowhere.
I quickly turn to face him. That was so unexpected.
"Why do you ask that?"
"Because I want to know."
He is looking at me hopefully and I feel a surge of guilt. We have known each other for like a day but he has been a constant in my life those twenty four hours.
"Ethan, we've only known each other for a day."
"I know. That's not what I asked. Do you like me?"
"I don't even know you that well."
"This is who I am, Bella. I don't have secrets or any surprises. You are looking at the real me right now."
I shake my head. He is guilt tripping the hell out of me.
"I can't tell. Maybe if I got to know you first I would know."
"There is nothing to know; no secrets to unearth. This is just me, Bella. I've known you for a very short time- a day to be precise and I know that I already like you. Why don't you give me a chance to prove myself?"
Whoaaa. This whole thing is getting too intense.
"I don't want to have this talk right now." I state out of lack of a better thing to say and he narrows his eyes at me.
"Because of Kain?"
"What does this have to do with Kain?" I snap and he shrugs.
"Everything. Kain is all over you all the time and it drives me insane. He keeps touching you and acting all possessive and you just let him."
"Kain is just trying to protect me from Tatiana!"
"And he can't protect you without holding your hand?" He asks while lifting an eyebrow.
"Are you jealous?"
"Yes. Very." He replies honestly.
"I'm sorry, but I don't mind Kain holding my hand or whatever. He makes me feel safe."
"And I don't?"
"We are not talking about you so stop doing that."
"Just answer the damn question Bella. Do you feel insecure with me?"
I stay quiet. He is pushing too hard and I don't want to do this right now. I just want to have fun and go home.
The music stops and the room grows quiet. George stands on the couch to catch attention and all eyes are fixed on him.
"Zac and Jay are on their way. We're going to switch off the lights and stay very quiet."
The lights go off immediately and the room is plunged in darkness. I tense when Ethan wraps an arm around my shoulders and I roll my eyes in the darkness. He just doesn't give up. Ever.
"You will fall in love with me someday." He whispers in my ear then pulls me close to him. I try to pull away but his hold is firm. I don't want to cause a ruckus and destroy Jay's surprise so I relax in his unwelcome grasp.
The door opens and Zac speaks up first.
"Seems like nobody is home."
"We will just play video games and take beer. What a way to spend my birthday. Awesome friends I have. Those idiots didn't even remember it. I'll deal with them tomorrow." Jay rants lightly and if I know him at all, he doesn't even give a fuck about birthdays. He is just kidding.
"Where is the fucking switch Zac?" He asks while groping the wall.
"I got you bro." Zac replies and a second later, he flicks a switch and the room is filled with the subtle golden light.
"Happy birthday Jay!'
Everyone yells simultaneously while showering him with confetti and I watch as he takes in the surroundings. His mouth drops open then he bursts out laughing.
"You fuckers! When did you plan this? I so hate you."
Everyone bursts out laughing and George hugs him.
"Happy birthday bro. Who were you planning on dealing with tomorrow?"
"All of you idiots. How can you do this behind my back? You shouldn't leave your friends out of such."
George punches him on the chest.
"You are the idiot. It was your party dumbass. You were not supposed to be part of the whole planning thing."
Jay rolls his eyes. "It's my party so it would have been okay if I ruined the surprise myself. It was and still is my moment to ruin."
George just shakes his head and walks away with a tiny smile. These people's friendship is just out of this world.
"Yaaay we are having a party! Let the booze begin to flow." Jay yells while punching the air with his fist and the party makers yell in excitement. The deafening music is back and bodies begin to move sensuously to the beat.
Jay spots me and his face breaks into a breathtaking smile. The smile however changes into a sneer when he notices my position. I had forgotten that I was still wrapped in Ethan's one handed embrace.
I start to pull away but Ethan holds me tighter. He lifts an eyebrow, obviously challenging Jay.
"Do you have a problem?" Ethan asks haughtily.
"Actually I do. Stop touching my puppy face. She looks so uncomfortable!"
"She is not complaining, is she?"
Jay turns to me. "Do you want him holding you like that?"
I quickly shake my head. It's outright uncomfortable and we're attracting attention.
He turns back to Ethan. "See? Let her go."
"Or what?" Ethan challenges.
"Or I will make you. Trust me you don't want that. You've been beaten up enough times in the last few hours."
Ethan rolls his eyes. "Are you all rallying behind Kain? If he wants Bella he should just say it. Stop fighting his battles."
"You are a mad buffoon, Ethan. Nobody wants anyone and we're not talking about Kain. We are talking about you releasing Bella right now."
"Why does it matter to you?''
'Because she is my friend and she doesn't want you holding her. Can't you even see that she is outright uncomfortable?"
Ethan snorts. "Oh, so she is your friend now? Where were your saving skills when she almost got raped earlier today, huh?"
Jay grits his teeth angrily. "Stop dragging that shit into this. That's not what we are talking about."
"Oh really? Just admit it Jay, you are a coward. Oh wait, do you want Bella?"
Jay shakes his head, like the idea is totally ridiculous.
"What the fuck is wrong with you? Bella is like a baby sister to me so stop being an idiot. You think the only thing that brings people together is lust and all that bullshit? You Sir, are an idiot. Now get your fucking arm out of the way."
Ethan smirks confidently.
"Make me."
"With pleasure." Jay replies, his fist connecting hard with Ethan's jaw.
What the hell? Like this is really happening. These boys are always fighting and I think it's just uncalled for.
Ethan releases me to fight back and I quickly move away from him. Everyone turns to watch the fight and George rushes to us and pulls Jay away.
Ethan curses and wipe his lips with the back of his hand. He looks at me then makes a small step towards me.
"Don't you dare." George warns him quietly. "You should go upstairs and lie down little boy."
Ethan hesitates and Jay walks to me. He takes my hand then leads me to the door.
"This is your party, Jay. You should stay inside."
He shakes his head. "You look shaken puppy face. We'll just get some air then be right back."
I need fresh air badly.
"You've ever been to a party before?" He asks and I shake my head.
"Never."
"Okay then, lemme give you the basics," he continues as we step into the cool night. "Don't mix drinks, don't drunk call or text anyone, you can kiss random strangers but you can't have sex with any of them."
I look at him, my face a mask of horror and he laughs.
"I'm kidding puppy face." His eyes move to the driveway and he tenses.
"We should go back inside.?"
I follow his eyes and my surprise mirrors his.
Kain is embracing some girl, her face buried in his chest, his jacket wrapped around her. His arms are encircling her waist and hers are wrapped around his neck.
I feel a stab of jealousy as his hand moves soothingly up and down her back.
Who the fuck is she?
"Who's that?" I whisper to Jay who shakes his head before whisking me away.
"I wouldn't know because I didn't see her face. Let's go back in. I'm starving."
I keep glancing back at Kain's private moment as we head back to the house.
I wish I never saw that.
Quite short but an update all the same, yeah?
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