I waited for the bus outside my apartment. I looked down and kicked a stone lightly before checking the time on my watch.
I watched as a car pulled up right in front of the apartment. I stepped a little back as to not get squished under it. Don't want to die yet.
I was still looking ahead to watch for the bus when I noticed Alec getting out of the car. I looked at his car and mentally face palmed myself.
How didn't I notice it? How didn't I notice, it was Alec's car. I could have run the other way at least.
"What are you doing here?" I asked as I watched him get to my side. He was wearing a white hoodie which matched to his car...Throw him on the car and I wouldn't be able to differentiate between the two.
Without saying anything he opened the door to the passengers seat.
I stared at his face dumbfounded.
"What?" I asked.
He turned to face me, "Making these ten days worth it... Get in. I'll drive you to school."
"I gave you ten days to figure your feelings out, Alec. You don't have to do this." I shook my head at him.
He closed the door before crossing his arms, "I don't have to. But I want to, Serene."
"Just use the ten days to figure your feelings out." I squinted my eyes at him.
I wanted to tell him to focus on figuring out his feelings as soon as possible. To not do these because it won't be helping with my feelings at all. Again. How is he such an airhead to not realise that?
I saw the bus coming as I slipped the bag on my shoulders. I looked at Alec and watched him looking at me a little hurt.
Stop with these looks. I already hate that I am putting you through it. It almost makes me regret that why do I even feel the feeling you feel.
"I want to spend these days with you. Figure it out with you." He said stepping towards me while I took a step back.
He watched me confused as I walked away from him.
I climbed the bus slowly before looking at him one last time. To find that look of longing in his eyes.
Should I have gone with him? Am I doing it wrong? Trying to keep my distance away from him...I am doing that right, ain't I?
I sighed before entering the bus. Many of the seats were already taken. Except one. I quickly went to take it. As soon as I was sitting, I tried to peek through the windowâtrying to look for Alec.
I was surprised when I couldn't see him. I looked a little further and noticed his car still standing there.
I bit my lip lightly before falling back into my seat with a sigh. I guess, he really went away.
Is it weird that I was the one who asked him to go away and yet when I couldn't see him I had this sinking feeling in my chest?
"What are you looking for?" I jumped up with a hand on my heart. I snapped my head to look in the seat beside me.
My eyes widened as I pointed at him, "Y-you. What are you doing here?" I asked trying to move back in my seat.
He was literally standing near his car a while ago. Why, no...how was he sitting next to me out of no where.
The sky blue eyes twinkled their way into my heart as he passed me a grin, "You didn't want to ride with me, doesn't mean I can't ride with you. If the bus is what you want. The bus is what we take. Just together." He shrugged his shoulders.
I stared at him and got up. I tried to get out of the seat but he places his legs in between making me stop.
I glared at him as he raised his hands in surrender.
"You were just looking out for me. Why are you running away now?" He asked.
I looked around avoiding to look at him, "I wasn't looking for you."
"Really? Then what were you looking for?" He asked with amusement in his voice.
This time I looked at him, "B-birds."
He let out a laugh making me look at him in a questioning way, "Didn't know birds flew on the road."
"Uh, birds can walk on the road." I said unsure and watched his face change to that of embarrassment.
"Right." He muttered to himself before throwing his face into his hands.
He looked adorable.
I cleared my throat, "I'm gonna sit somewhereeee..." My voice trailed off as the bus suddenly started moving, throwing me completely on Alec.
"Now Serene. I know you would want to sit on me...but we are in public." He whispered the last part so that only I could hear.
I looked down in embarrassment before getting up quickly. I sat back in my seat and looked outside the window.
God. Let me bury myself. This is so embarrassing.
I could hear him laughing from beside me while I closed my eyes and wanted to just disappear.
I felt him tap on my shoulders. I ignored him and continued looking outside. It was awkward looking at him right now!
He continued tapping until I got annoyed and looked at him with troubled eyes. The smile on his face as usual eased the distraught on my face. Eased my embarrassment.
"What is it?" I asked.
He took my hands and even though I was hesitant I stopped when he placed a kitkat in my hands. I stared at it before looking at him.
"You love kitkat. So I brought you one." He said. He then patted his bag lightly, "Let me know if you want more."
I chuckled before shaking my head and looking outside.
He always makes me forget that it was his adorable side that always made me like him more.
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"Why are you still riding the bus?" I asked rolling my eyes as Alec sat beside me yet again while I was going back home from school.
Has he taken a promise to not leave my side today? Even in school, he didn't leave a chance to stay by my side.
He laid back down in his seat, "I have my car parked in front of your apartment, remember?"
I nodded in realisation. Right. He had his car in front of my apartment.
"Don't you want to try changing the seats again?" Alec asked with a smirk on his face.
I gave him a fake smile. I knew what he was trying to do, "It's alright. I know you'll stick to me like an adhesive for a while."
He let out a deep laugh, "I am glad you know that."
I rolled my eyes and looked outside. But I would be lying if I say that I wasn't a little happy. That my heart wasn't doing a happy little dance. And the small satisfied smile on my face said a lot. Even to me.
The rest of the way was silent. I ate the kitkat Alec gave me and even though his head was laid back and his eyes were closed, I swear I could see a small smile on his face when I ate it.
"Let's get off." I said once the bus stopped on our station.
I watched Alec slowly opening his eyes before standing to his full height with his bag on his shoulders. He held his hand out to me as I looked at him confused.
"What?" I asked.
"Your bag." He pointed, "I'll carry it for you."
I stared at him and shook my head, "I can do that."
He continued asking for it and I kept refusing him until we were thrown out of the bus by the bus driver. I cannot believe I was thrown out of the bus. All because of Alec. Just because he wanted to carry my bag for me!
I groaned before making a move towards my apartment.
"Where are you going?" Alec asked making me stop and turn around to face him.
"Home?" I said as he continued looking at me expectantly, "No." I shook my head at him unbelievably, "Not even adhesive is allowed to come over at night."
His eyes widened, "What are you even thinking?"
I was at a loss of words. Wasn't he pointing towards my house? He wanted to come over? Am I getting it wrong?
"I just stopped you to let you know that that's the wrong way." He laughed.
I looked at him confused. Huh?
"Sit in the car." He said.
Why now? We went to school in bus after ditching the car. Why would I sit in the car now that I have to go home.
Has he gone crazy because of me?
"Why?"
He came towards me and intervened our hands together making me look at him in surprise. I could feel my heart beating wildly against my chest. Before I could say anything I stopped the second I heard him say,
"To meet your mom."
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