My Sister's Boyfriend

Chapter 19: Hanging Out

The first two words that came to mind were "oh no". This was not good, Paul was right? what? but I- I mean he- Ian Somerhalder likes me? A month ago I would've been over the moon about this but now.. I had less interest in him and more in my sister, yes I did still really like him but he was dating Claire and even if they broke up, I still wouldn't date him because I didn't want to risk me and Claire's relationship in ANY way.

I had no idea what to do, what to reply, I didn't even know if I was going to reply. I think I was having a minor panic attack, well it felt that way at least. I read the text over and over, hoping it meant something different. Maybe he was answering another question I had asked? Or maybe this text was meant for someone else and he sent me it by mistake? It was official, I was in denial and finding it really hard to believe or maybe I didn't want to because I know that I like him and now that he likes me I won't be able to help myself and- no Nina, stop thinking like that! I mentally scolded myself.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed and I realised it was another text causing me to immediately get goosebumps. I slowly picked it up and saw it was yet again from Ian before I dropped it back on my bed. I was dreading what else he had to say purely because it may prove all of my theories of how it was just all a misunderstanding, wrong. However, there was also the chance that it was just a misunderstanding and that's what he was texting for. I sat on my soft white bed and stared at my phone laying upside down on the pale sheets. I could hardly resist, to pick it up but I another part of my mind was whispering "It's a misunderstanding, that's what the text will say. just pick it up and you'll be relieved."

After a while of just thinking about what could happen if that text says what I hope it says and what would happen if it doesn't, I decided the suspense would me too unbearable for me and picked my phone up, opened the text and forced myself to read.

"I think I've fallen for you, Nina.."

I gulped, hardy unable to contain my tears because of how messed up this situation was. Lately my life has been this way, and I just wanted to enjoy a good nights sleep before worrying again. I deleted the message so nobody could ever see it before I blocked my ears and thoughts with the sound of music through my Ipod and eventually fell asleep.

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I suddenly woke up the next morning to the irritating sound of construction next door and layed on my bed for a while covering my ears hoping to achieve peace for a while. Momentarily I had forgotten about yesterday's fiasco but it came back within seconds to haunt me once again. I looked to my right and out the window to see a bright blue sky and a lot of traffic! That was weird since usually there wasn't much traffic until the afternoon. Wait a sec, what was the time!? I looked to ym left and saw the numbers on my alarm clock which read, "12:34".

I Quickly rushed out of bed and almost tripped myself running to the bathroom. I was on my way to quickly brush my teeth and get dressed for school but realised that there was no point, there was only 2 hours left and by the time I got there, I'd only make it in enough time for my last lesson. I made my way back to my bed and sat down for a while wondering what to do. I looked at my sketchbook but decided I didn't want to do any drawing, I looked around and saw my laptop on my desk. I didn't know what to do, I wasn't thinking straight, I couldn't. 

All I could think about was the stupid text!

In frustration, I layed down and cuddled up on one side of my bed to go to sleep and shut myself out from everything for a while.

3 hours later, Claire barged into my room, instantly making me jump upright in shock and scream.

"It's just me!!" Claire shouted over my screams.