Frenemy to the Rescue Devon’s Pov CHAPTER NINETEEN It was 3 o’clock in the morning by the time I arrived at the club. Sending a nod of acknowledgement to Mike, my brother’s best bodyguard and head of security, I was granted access, avoiding the long line of people that were still waiting to get in. I saw a few of the people send glares and jealous glances my way, but I paid no attention to them. I made it inside, and immediately, I was assaulted by the sound of loud music, sweat and laughter. I made my way to the bar, grinning as I found my favorite bartender, Gordon working the tables. “Boy, aren’t I glad it’s you I found working this place tonight.” “I am the best. Ain’t I?” Gordon returned as we made our signature handshake. “Don’t get over yourself.” I returned, smirking at him as I took a seat on one of the barstools. I grabbed my phone from my jacket, wanting to text Harry to let him know that I was here, but as if summoned, he turned up at the counter all by himself. I
The morning afterCHAPTER TWENTYAlexaA light ray of sunlight fell across my face, its warmth tingling on my skin. Taking in a deep breath, and then breathing out a second later, I blinked my eyes opened.I was greeted with the sight of white walls with a cool grey authentic, instead of the bright and definitely feminine colors of my room. Realizing I wasn’t in my room, I sat up, and instantly, I regretted it. My vision blurred, the earth tilting on its axis. Out of nowhere, my head started pounding. It felt like my skull was being used as a local blacksmith’s stone. “Fuck.” I groaned out.There was a soft but firm knock on my door, and then it was creaking open. Devon’s face peeked in, and then he was muttering a soft “Hey.”“May I come in?” he asked. “Sure.” I replied. “Fuck this headache.” I groaned out, squinting my eyes in pain as the thumping in my skull became more insistent. “Do you’ve anything for this?”“I figured you would feel this way this morning, and so I brought you
My New Boo?CHAPTER TWENTY-ONEAlexaA Few Weeks Later“Home Sweet Home.”I stretched my arms wide, taking in a deep breath of fresh sea-salt air at the beach. God, I had missed this place. Having been gone all summer, I hadn’t realized how much I would actually miss my home town. Cyprus was a great place to spend time with my parents, but as the saying went, “East or West, Home is the best.”“The sand feels so great between my toes.” I sighed, squishing my toes in the sand granules, feeling them as they flowed through the spaces in my toes. The beach had always been my go to place when I wanted to celebrate something, or when I was always happy.Deciding it was time for a swim, I decided to hit the waves. I swam for hours, and when I started to feel a little sore and pale, I left the ocean, walking to my spot under an umbrella where I managed to leave my beach towel, sunscreen and my beach bag. Laying out my towel, I lay on it, body laid out as I sun-bathed. After what felt like hou
A change of heart? CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Devon’s Pov I couldn’t stop thinking about the way her lips felt on mine. So soft, pink and luscious. Up until today, I had never thought of Alexa that way, probably because she was already taken. Plus, only recently, our relationship had grown to somewhat friendly, something like an unspoken truce. We had been enemies from the start, since the time we had laid eyes on each other. But these insane thoughts hadn’t stopped plaguing my mind all afternoon. Sitting up from the sofa I was lying in, I let out a groan of frustration. Harry, who was sipping his coffee from a large white mug that read “Caffeine Addict” turned an inquisitive eye on me. “What’s got your knickers in a twist?” Deciding that confiding in him would probably turn out helpful, I explained. “I got kissed this afternoon.” Harry arched a brow. “I don’t see how that’s a problem or a bad thing.” “Well, it’s just that…I don’t think this girl is into me that way.” “Do you like h
The Proposal CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Alexa “He wants us to meet and talk.” “He does? Then what are you fucking doing here still face timing me, bitch. Go and see him.” Stacey yelled through her excitement. “Go? I don’t even know what’s he’s going to say?” “Go and find out then. You are acting like a really dumb person.” Stacey laughed. I just rolled my eyes at her. “Fine. Fine. I’m going. What do I wear though? Do I look okay?” I asked, gesturing to my denim black shorts and red tank top and fuzzy slippers. “You look cute, but change into something comfortable, something that won’t make it seem like you are being too forward. Like you didn’t put too much thought into it?” “Like jeans and a tank?” “Exactly. Gosh, you sound like you’ve never done this before. Relax, babe. Don’t think much into it.” Stacey advised. “Ok. I’ve got to get ready. Tell you all about it later.” I promised. “Bye. See you soon.” I said, then hang up. Looks I was going to meet Devon. The air was cool and
My boyfriend…fake boyfriend?CHAPTER TWENTY-FOURAlexaMy palms were sweaty.Grabbing a napkin, I wiped them, then let it fall it at my feet. Every minute that ticked by only made my anxiety rise. Maybe this wasn’t such a good idea. Everyone was definitely going to see through this. I shouldn’t have…..“Hey.”Devon whispered beside me, his large hand coming to rest on my knee. I stared at it, shocked at how warm it felt on my skin. Nevertheless, I hadn’t expected him to touch me.“Relax. Your leg has been going a mile per minute, and I can hear the wheels turning in your head all the way from here.”“I just can’t stop thinking. What if…” all this was a bad idea? I didn’t dare complete the sentence. Looking at him, I knew he could tell what I was going to say. A few weeks before school could start, we had spent a lot of time together, enough to know about each other so we could keep our fake relationship going and convincing.This being our first day, we had both agreed he would drive
A Supportive BoyfriendCHAPTER TWENTY-FIVEAlexa“Whoa.” “Would you quit saying that? It’s starting to bug me.”“I can’t help it. It’s just that the video is so mesmerizing.”Stacey and I were currently hanging out in the cafeteria. Her lunch was long forgotten, since she was nose deep buried in her phone screen.Unintelligible sounds came from her phone speakers, eliciting a sigh from me. “Would please quit watching that forsaken video.”“I can’t.” She said. Not that I was hoping she would agree to what I was asking. After that show that Devon and I had put on earlier today, it was no surprise that someone had caught us on video.A lot of eyes had been watching us.Four hours later and the video was already going viral on the school community site. While Devon and I had definitely put on a show for everyone in the hallway, I hadn't even expected that it would go this far.Devon had been really attentive to my needs, and he had been really dedicated to convincing everyone that he was
Hanging outCHAPTER TWENTY SIXAlexa"Mom," I yelled for my mother who was currently in the kitchen. "Could you please help me see the person who's at the door?""Sure, sweetie."Finishing my shower, I wrapped the towel around my body and did the same for my hair. Strolling back into my room, I sat at my dressing table and swiftly began my hair.I quickly applied my body lotion and skincare before I changed into a short pair of denim shorts and a giant sized hoodie. I also tried my hair up in a mess bun.Shortly after I was done, my mom came knocking on my door. "Alexa, it's me sweetie, may I come in?""Of course."She peeked her head inside before coming fully inside. She was smirking at me and I was curious as to why she was doing that."So, who was at the door mom?""Oh." Her grin widened. "It was a young gentleman. He told me he was your boyfriend. He's currently waiting downstairs in the living room."My jaw dropped. There was no doubt she was possibly talking about Devon. I rush
Studying for FinalsCHAPTER FORTY-TWOAlexa’s POVMy head was starting to ache.Not the kind of ache you get from too much noise or not enough sleep, but the deep, buzzing kind that settled behind your eyes when you stared at too many notes for too long. My fingers were cramped from writing, my highlighters were bleeding dry, and I’d re-read the same sentence in my history book five times without absorbing a thing.“I need a break,” I groaned, tossing my pen onto the notebook and flopping backward onto the rug. “Like... an actual break. Not just scrolling through notes and pretending it counts.”If I couldn't get one, I actually believe I would go batshit crazy any minute from now. Devon didn’t even look up. “We had a break thirty minutes ago.”I inwardly groaned. Although he was my boyfriend, times like this had me wanting to actually beat the shit out of him. Devon was smart, and he barely had trouble studying. But sometimes, he was just too intense, like right now. “That wasn’t a
DemieCHAPTER FORTY-ONEAlexa’s POVThe party was loud in the way all good high school parties were—music thumping through the floors, lights flashing in sync with bass drops, laughter spilling from every corner. I wasn’t even sure whose house it was anymore. Someone said it was Jayden’s cousin’s friend. Didn't matter. Everyone we knew was here.Since our finals were drawing closer, someone had suggested throwing a party as a way to have fun before anything got serious. After our very successful weekend get away by the way, my boyfriend, my best friend and my boyfriend's best friend as well had each returned and resumed our normal lives. Kai being homeschooled, hang out with us a lot. After all, Stacey and him had resolved their grudge from ages ago and seemed to have a relationship of sorts between them. It was still awkward, but the intensity and tension about them had ceased, which in my case, was a win-win. I’d lost track of Stacey a while ago, probably off grabbing drinks, but
Making AmendsCHAPTER FORTYStacey's POVSilence completely enveloped the house, and somehow, that only increased my awareness of him. I regretted agreeing to Alexa's plan, but at the same time, I knew that I couldn't avoid him forever. I had to use this chance to face himhim, and bring an end to all this. Deciding that hiding in my room was not helping, I marched down stairs, heading for the kitchen. Maybe if I snacked, my nerves would cool down somewhat. I made myself a plate of cookies with a glass of milk. As soon as I was done eating, the sound of descending footsteps echoed in my ears. He was headed this way. A feeling of nausea came over me. I-I couldn't do it. I thought to myself, chickening out. It was however,too late. He already was standing in the entrance of the kitchen. Our gazes met, and we both froze in place. I recovered faster, making a quick dash to leave, but his voice stopped me in my tracks. "Stacey."The way he said my name, so sincere and vulnerable, I c
The first Official Date: Falling Fast CHAPTER THIRTY NINE Devon’s POV "Man, you look like a rack of nerves. Are you sure you don't want my help? " I glanced back at Kai, who was lying on his bed, scrolling through his phone. Earlier before I had even started to get ready, he had already asked if I wanted help. Of course I had turned him down, but now I was regretting doing so. I don’t think I’ve ever spent this much time planning anything in my life. Tonight was going to be my first official date with Alexa as my girlfriend this time, and I wanted everything to be perfect. I wasn't really even sure why I was being so nervous—Alexa and I had been hanging out for months. We talked every day, stayed till late texting, sharing secrets, laughing until neither of us could keep our eyes open. I had seen her in just sweatpants and messy buns, and she had seen me in full panic mode the day before a physics or math test. We knew each other. Really understood one other. Tonight thoug
Our First Official date; Yours for the Evening CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE Alexa’s POV "I can't believe this is what you thought was the best solution. Plan a road trip and then ditch me here within enemy territory as you and the love of your life go do God knows what, and be lovey dovey with each other. " Stacey grumbled for probably the fifth time since I broke the news to her that Devon and I were going on a date. I leaned back as she continuously waved around that pencil, being wary of my eye since she was working on it. "Stacey, if you feel you can't deal with it, Devon and I can always reschedule. I don't want to be the only one that's happy on this road trip. That's why I suggested it so you and Kai could get some time alone and you know...fix things. " She took a deep sigh, and then looked at me with renewed determination. "I can't do that to you. I know how much you and Devon have been looking forward to this. So, enough worrying about me. Let me finish your makeup. "
The Night TripCHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHTAlexa"Please work. Don't say no. Don't say no. "With fingers crossed, I whispered the words as I hoped that the odds would work in my favor. I tiptoed around the house, then took a peek inside of the room where I had a feeling my suspect would be. And of course I was right. There she was, inside the laundry room. "Hi mom. " I greeted, putting on my best smile. I slipped right next to her, and began folding the laundry as well. The fresh, flowery scent of the clean clothes filled my nose as we continued to fold. She looked up, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "What is it, sweetie?""Nothing, " I shrugged, putting on a show of nonchalance. "Just thought I should probably help. You know, use this as mother and daughter bonding time. "I shrugged once again, playing it cool. "Awww, that's so sweet of you. " She softly pinched my cheek, before letting go. However, she narrowed my eyes at me. "What do you want sweetie? You hate doing any type of lau
Stacey's DilemmaCHAPTER THIRTY SEVEN- PT. 2StaceyI could hardly keep with today's class, and while I was well aware of the teacher's rumbling, I couldn't keep up with the things he was saying. My mind was too preoccupied to really pay him any attention. Kai's words were still ringing loud in my head from last night. I had barely gotten any sleep, thinking about what my next course of action would be. Was I still mad? Not really, but I was still hurt. And yes, I had most definitely not yet forgiven him. I still was extremely reluctant to talk to him, but I again, I kept on remembering how sincere he sounded last night. And now, I was deeply conflicted. I kept on wondering if I should listen to him, just for closure. Besides, the look he had in his eyes... Even though I had tried to forget and put it aside and treat it as my own hallucinations, I couldn't ignore the sincerity in that stormy gaze of his. His eyes had always been intense and I knew that whenever I looked into them,
Stacey's Dilemma CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN Stacey The last person I expected to see tonight was Kai. Two years. That’s how long it had been since everything fell apart, since he betrayed me in a way I still couldn’t bring myself to fully think about. Since I had walked away and told myself I would never let him back in. But now, here he was, standing across from me in the dimly lit parking lot outside the racing venue, looking at me like he wasn’t sure if I would run or if I would fight. I wasn’t sure either. He had changed. He was taller now, leaner but stronger, his ink-black hair falling into his eyes the way it always did. His jaw was sharper, his features older, more defined. But his eyes—the same piercing grey ones that used to see right through me—held something I wasn’t ready to face. Regret. “Stacey.” His voice was lower than I remembered, but I hated that it still had the same effect on me. That it still made something inside me waver, just for a second. I crossed my ar
Kai & Stacey: Where it all Stopped CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX Kai's POV Finally, after a long wait, the race was here. This wasn’t just any race; it was THE RACE. This was the junior championships that most of us had waited for, because this was where all the scouting of all young and promising racers began. The big shots were here, and everyone always brought out their best stunts and all, hoping to land a contract. The locker room was buzzing with pre-race excitement, conversations about what was going on, what bigshot had been spotted and how much everyone looked forward to winning echoed all around me, but my mind was somewhere else. With her. Just days before, she had bubbled up and down, her eyes sparkling with excitement and her joyful smile contagious as she talked about her plans for the race. Since the racing day was here, I had only gotten glimpses of her. I had seen Stacey earlier, stretching by the track, completely in her element. She had her game face on, that razo