"And exactly when will you leave me alone?"
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"When I can call you my girlfriend."
Says the boy with his nose in a book. His brown fluffy hair laying on his head, and his flirtatious smirk catching my eye.
I'm trying really hard not to fall...
I didn't sleep at all last night. No, instead I stared at my ceiling fan, and thought about Louis. I had absolutely no idea he could play piano, let alone do it so well. But now I was in a mix of emotions. I saw a softer side of him last night. One I hadn't seen before.
And now I can't decide whether I'm in love with the boy, or if it's hatred. I mean, he's humiliated me many times, broken several rules that my father put in place, and hadn't left me alone.
But he's also given me these smiles, that make my stomach swirl. He's already met my doggy, and Arlo loves Louis. He's made my heart flutter and has no idea that I was the singing girl.
I liked that. It meant I could spend time with him to find out my true feelings for this boy. The one who loves my dorm, plays with my pup, and the piano.
But gah I knew my father wouldn't approve of any of this. Maybe I should just tell him rather than risk it all.
But then I'd loose Louis. And I can't do that just because my father doesn't believe in love.
And suddenly, as if thinking about Papa summoned him, there was a knock on my door.
"Coming!" I say, throwing the sheets off me and walking to the door in my sock curls and night gown. I run my eyes and open the door, thinking it was a cleaning lady, but instead seeing my father.
My eyes shot open. "Father!" I exclaim, staring up at his super tall figure. He sighs.
"Avianna, we need to talk. Be at my house by 10 sharp. And for heavens sake get ready." He turns back around and walks down the hallway. Oh god.
I think I know what this is about. I knew he wouldn't be happy that Louis beat me in the BT challenge. I knew it. And I was 99% sure this was about that.
I slowly close the door and then take a few steps back. Why am I so nervous?
I scurry to my dresser and quickly slide open the drawers to choose an outfit.
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Once I was ready, I pulled my hair back into a low pony and pulled out a few loose strands. That's when Jade woke up.
"Avianna what the heck are you doing? We don't have school it's a Saturday." She mumbled, rubbing her eyes and then pulling the sheets over her head. I'm sure she'll be sleeping in till 2.
"My father... he said he needs to talk to me about something..."
I watch as she slowly pulls the sheets back down and looks at me. "Is something wrong?" I shake my head and shrug at the same time as I grab my purse.
"I don't know... I'm sure it's about yesterday with Louis beating me... he wants me to be the best I'm every class and I'm sure he'll have some sort of work for me."
