Chapter 12: Chapter Eleven!

Adelynn’s POV

“Who missed me?!” A too familiar voice screamed into the living room. As soon as I heard the voice, I jumped away from Mike. Mike just stood there with an annoyed expression on his face.

I sneakily glanced at Mike. When our eyes met, I blushed because we were about to kiss just seconds ago. I quickly adverted my gaze to the person by the kitchen door. I felt a little annoyance at him too because he just ruined Mike and I’s moment.

“Oh hey Addy Adelynn.” Tyler chirped. He flashed a killer smile that once made me blush. Tyler is Mike’s older brother. He’s older than us by about two years so he’s a sophomore in college. Tyler was shorter than Mike by only a few inches. He was about six feet when Mike was a tall 6’2. Instead of black hair, Tyler Jeremiah Jones inherited his mother’s blond locks and green eyes. Mike got his black hair and blue eyes from his father. I compared both boys and took in that both had a strong build. My baby, er, I mean my best friend was taller and had a more muscular build than Tyler though. Nonetheless, they were both tall and muscular but lean.

I used to have a crush on Tyler during the summer of my eight grade but I got over it really fast since well, I discovered that I had a crush on Mike, and my feelings for him were much more stronger than the feelings that I had for Tyler. I just thought that Tyler was really cute since he had this immature attitude and he had this killer smile and well, he was hot. He had washboard abs which were like a weakness to me. That didn’t matter though, Mike also had washboard abs. Hehe. Even if Mike didn’t have any abs at all, I would still like him because it was the personality that counts. Mike’s personality was just amazing.

I wouldn’t trade my best friend for anyone else in the world. I mean, Mike’s amazing, funny, supportive, and everything that is great. Why in the world would I want anyone else? He can be a little protective at times but it’s okay since he doesn’t go overboard with it. Actually, he did go overboard by telling every single guy to stay away from me but I was grateful for it so it’s fine. There’s only one teeny little thing that I don’t really like about Mike though. Well, it’s actually a big thing. It’s what he is. It’s that fact that he’s the biggest player I’ve ever met! I mean, I didn’t enjoy the fact that he was a player but what can I do about it? The answer to that my friend, is nothing. I just have to cross my fingers that he likes me back. That he likes me enough to change his ways.

At first, I thought that I had a problem with my heart since it beats erratically whenever I see a certain blue eyed boy but then I realized that I might have a teeny little crush on my best friend. Not that I’ll ever tell anyone. Not even Mels or Austen. As long as Mike is still my best friend, it’s all that matters. He’s like my rock. I won’t let a stupid crush ruin our years of friendship. The problem is that it’s hard to forget about a crush since I see him literally every single day at school and the fact that he lives right next door.

After I thought this, I edit my thoughts like a writer editing her story. I didn’t only have a crush on Mike, I was in love with him. I wanted him to be by my side.

Hmm, I could write a story about this, I think to myself. I do like to write. Whatever, not the point. I really went off topic. Where was I? Oh yeah, I had a crush on Tyler.

When I told Mike, actually when I got forced to tell Mike-since he was badgering me to reveal who my crush was- all Mike did was laugh in my face and said good luck to me since Tyler was a player. I bet he still is.

Mike followed his footsteps into a player also. Stupid Tyler influencing his brother.

“Hey Ty.” Mike greeted his brother with an annoyed tone, sending a glare straight at him.

Tyler furrowed his eyebrows. “Now now. Is that any way to greet your amazing handsome brother?”

“Ew, more like ugly.” Mike said back.

“Pshh, you’re just in denial.” Tyler stated. He held out his hand to me. I took his hand and he pulled me up.

“Thanks.” I muttered. I felt shy around him since I did haven’t talked or seen him in a long time. Tyler still looked the same, except that his hair was shorter. When he left for college, Tyler had shaggy blond hair, like a mop.

“Damn Addy, what happened to your face?” His hand reached up to my face and Tyler touched it softly. I was glad he didn’t put force on it because I knew that if he did, it would hurt. A lot too.

My bruise must be really bad if he could see it even though my face was covered with flour. I didn’t know how to answer Tyler’s question so I opened and closed my mouth like a fish gasping for air. I was glad that Mike butted in though.

“I tripped her when I was laying on the floor by accident then Adds’ face landed on my knee.” Mike used that same lame excuse that he gave my mom. Tyler looked at him skeptically but didn’t say anything else. Instead, he turned to me with a smirk.

“You’ve grown Addy.”

I gave him a look. “No, I still look the same as I did two years ago.”

“No, you’ve changed.”

“No I didn’t.”

“Yes, unless my eyes are tricking me, you changed.”

“You need to get your eyes check.” I stated.

“Nah, my eyes are perfect. You did change.”

I stopped talking or else this would go on forever. “Whatever.”

Mike clapped his hands to get Tyler and I’s attention. “Okay, are we gonna finish baking or not?” He had a scowl on his face, pointed at Tyler.

“Ooo, what are you guys making? Cookies? Cake?” Tyler questioned with an excited gleam in his eyes. “Wait, did you guys have a flour fight? Is that why you’re both covered in flour?”

Mike and I looked at each other. “Uh, it was an accident?” I stated. No, more like questioned.

“Nothing is an accident. I always wanted to be in a flour fight. Let’s start one!” He then grabbed a handful of the wheat flour on the side of the counter and threw it in Mike’s face.

I burst into laughter. I couldn’t hold it in because it was just too funny. Mike’s expression when the flour hit his face was just hilarious. The kitchen was filled with Tyler and I’s laughter with Mike staring at us with a non-amused look.

“Go back to college.” Mike whined.

“Nope, I’m glad to be home. I’m staying for about two weeks by the way.” Tyler announced.

Mike groaned. “Even worse. Why didn’t you go on vacation with your friends on break like the last two years?”

“Hey! You don’t want me here? Don’t you miss me?”

“Yes, I really did miss you that I wished that you would come back for the past two years.” Mike spoke sarcastically.

“Wow, that’s not cool bro. You make me feel unwanted.”

“You are unwanted.” Mike shot back.

“Damn, you don’t have to be such an asshole. What crawled up your ass and died?” Aggravation was leaking in Tyler’s voice.

“No one likes you, go away.”

A look of hurt passed through Tyler’s face but it was as gone as quick as lightning. He covered it up with a look of indifference and crossed his arms. “Whatever.”

I felt bad for Tyler. Mike’s words hurt him. I went up to Tyler and gave him a big bear hug. He looked taken aback by my sudden action but hugged me back.

“He didn’t mean that, he’s just annoyed right now. I know that deep down, he’s actually glad that you came back.” I whispered to Tyler whilst hugging him.

“Thanks Addy.” His voice mumbling. I pulled back and gave him a smile.

“Mike, stop picking on your brother.” I said with a pointed look at him. “Even though he’s older than you, it should be the other way around but whatever.” I said under my breath, more to myself.

“Stop being mean to each other.” I told both boys.

“Fine. Adds, I’m going to finish this and put the dough in the fridge so we can finish another day. I don’t want to bake with Ty here. He’s probably going to make a bigger mess.” Mike announced. I gave him a look.

Mike rolled his eyes. “Sorry.” He apologized to his brother. He then looked back at me. “I’ll clean up the mess with Ty. Why don’t you go upstairs to take a shower?”

“What’s wrong with baking with me? Why do I have to clean this up? I’m the special guest here so I shouldn’t be doing any work!” Tyler complained like a child. I told you he was immature.

“Too bad and stop complaining.” Mike said. Haha. Tyler obeyed and just pouted.

“Adds, we’ll be just fine. Just go and take a shower.”

“Okay.” I said and made my way back to my room. I went to grab my clothes and walked into the bathroom to take a nice and refreshing shower. I washed away all the flour stuck on my body and face, and also hair. Flour was everywhere.

As I was taking a shower, I thought about what would happen if Tyler never interrupted Mike and I. Would be have kissed? Would Mike or I pull away? There were a lot of questions but there was no doubt that Mike was going to kiss me and with that thought, it made me feel all warm and tingly inside, and made my legs feel all weak, turning me into a pile of mashed potatoes.

Mike’s POV

Adds went to take a shower upstairs so I quickly finished mixing the dough. Wrapping the plastic wrap around the bowl containing the dough, I put it in the fridge.

SHHLLHLL.

I look to the side and saw my brother, older brother sipping a juice box really loudly. When I realized that it was my juice box that Adds bought for both of us to drink, my eyes widened.

“Ty! That’s my juice!”

He just shrugged in response and stuck his tongue out at me before continuing with drinking his juice.

He was two years older than me but acted like an immature child.

“So, what’s going on between you and Addy Addy Mcwaddy?” Ty asked after he was done with MY juice box and threw it away.

“Nothing.” I responded coolly even though for some stupid reason, my heart started to pound in my chest. Actually, the reason wasn’t stupid. It was because a picture flashed through my mind. More like a memory of Adds about to kiss me before stupid Ty walked in. Ugh. We were so close too.

Then I realized that I was about to kiss my best friend. And I really really wanted to. It aggravated me that we got interrupted. Oh shit. I know this feeling. As girly as this sounds, butterflies were attacking my stomach.

Oh hot damn. I think I liked Adds.

“So you don’t like Addy?” Ty narrowed his eyes at me.

“No.” I lied through my teeth.

“Okay, then she’s mine. Even if you did like her, she’s still mine. I call dibs.”

My jaw clenched. “She’s not a girl toy. Don’t mess around with her feelings.”

“I’m not messing around with her feelings. I’m just going to give her pleasure. A guy like me can’t resist a sexy woman like her. If you know what I mean.” Ty wagged his eyebrows suggestively.

Anger blazed through me. I clenched my fist and walked over to where Tyler was, holding him by the collar. “Don’t you dare lay your hand on her. She doesn’t deserve to be with a guy like you. Don’t play around with her heart.” I said menacingly through clenched teeth. He was my brother but he didn’t have to be an asshole. If he layed his hand on Adds, I would kill him. Adds was mine. Mine.

A full blown grin appeared on Ty’s face. “Wow Mikey boy, I was just kidding. I know you like her, I can see it in your eyes.” He sang out.

I let go of his collar and let out a sigh of relief. “So you don’t like her?”

“Nah, she’s sexy, I didn’t lie about that but she’s yours. Not my type, too innocent.”

“Adelynn’s perfect.” I growled at him.

“Chill, I didn’t say she wasn’t perfect. I just said that she’s too innocent. Geez.”

I knew why I got so ticked off that Ty was talking about Adds though and why I felt so possessive of her. I liked Adds a lot and well, my feelings for her were too strong to deny. I didn’t respond to Tyler’s comment.

I mopped the flour off the floor and Ty wiped down the counters. We were done in ten minutes since most of the mess was just on one side of the kitchen.

“Did my mom come home yet?” Adds asked, walking down the stairs. My heart beat picked up at the sight of her.

She was wearing denim shorts that showed off her long, nice, and toned legs with a red tank top. Her hair was semi wet and tied into a bun. As always, she looked beautiful without trying.

“Damn, look at those sexy legs.” Ty said in my ears.

I gave him a glare and punched him on his arm. “I’m kidding, you’re so protective you know. Actually I’m not kidding, she does have sexy legs.”

“Stop being an asshole Ty. Grow up.”

“When I grow up, I wanna see the world, drive nice cars, wanna have boobies.” He sang. “Like Addy.” He added.

This time, I didn’t hold back any strength and punched his on his arm with the most strength I could muster.

“Stop being a pervert.”

“Stop being a pervert.” My older brother mimicked. “It’s not like you aren’t one.” He added.

“What are you guys talking about?” Adds voice interrupted Ty and I’s secret conversation. I jumped at her voice.

“Uhh, nothing.”

“Actually we were talking about you and your-” I slapped my hand over Ty’s mouth to stop him from talking.

Ty licked my hand and I pulled away with my face screwed up in disgust.

“As I was saying, we were just talking about you and your,” He hesitated for a few seconds then continued. “School work. Mike says you are doing good in school.”

“Okay…” Adds said slowly.

“Let’s watch a movie until your parents come home.” I suggested.

“Okay!” Adds skipped over to the living room with Ty and I trailing behind.

“Damn, look at those legs.”

I face palmed myself. Oh, I was so looking forward to these next two weeks. Please note the sarcasm in my voice.

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