Within A Stardust

Chapter 20 - Hot

July 14 - 9:00 am 

*Y/n's POV* 

I ignored Gecko for an hour after what happened that day. So annoying. The usual stuffs went on after that and yesterday, like the whole day. 

And I'm glad that she was giving me space to do what I want because it helps a lot. It gives me the time to think, breathe and be comfortable. 

Yeah, on average, you need 70 percent of alone time to be fully recharge. And there's nothing wrong with that.. I guess?

I was able to finish all the things on the list that I made and currently i'm just relaxing. However, the weather isn't cool today. 

I took a deep breath and then exhale. "Good thing, I decided to walk at seven or else we'll be drenched on the field. And also, it was a great decision to not let Gecko out. Thank goodness." I said while watching tv in front of a fan. She was in the kitchen, cooking. 

"Yeah, I actually saw on the weather that it will be hot today, about thirty to thirty-five degrees so i'm not surprised." Lizzie replied in the kitchen. I grunt. "Great." I sighed. 

11 am 

The pool area was kind of chill and a bit windy so I stayed there right after watching some random shows. I was playing video games when Lizzie went there and started cleaning the pool. "You gonna swim?" I asked my eyes focused on the game. "Yeah, it was so hot in the kitchen and I can't stay in the garden even though I want to. I'm just in the mood for a swim." I didn't respond because I was focused and she didn't mind. 

12 pm

Time flies fast. I didn't notice she was done cleaning not until I saw her again and she brought a small wooden table. "Hey, put your laptop here. We're gonna have an outdoor lunch today." She pats my shoulder. "Wait, i'm just gonna finish this level." 

The moment I heard her coming back, I transfer it to the table and continued playing. I pause the game for a second because the food smells really good. "The salad is beautiful, now i'm hungry- how dare you." I said while looking at it, she giggled. 

"Isn't that uncomfortable? You're wearing a bathrobe and it's scorching hot." I said as I take a bite then continued playing. "No, it's not that thick compared to those used on hotels, you know. Can you stop playing? Finish your food first."

"Damn, you sound like my mom."

"Cause you're such a kiddo." She said.

I did finish my food while we're having random conversations. From the salad she made and the smoothie since summer's really kicking in, to what she typically do if I wasn't here.

I went back to playing games and she brought the dishes back to wash them, I was supposed to feed Gecko but she did it because he was waiting in the kitchen.

. . . . . . . .

Again i'm absorbed into playing, I'm just chillin' like a villain here. Not until she comes back.

She takes her bathrobe off and...

OH MY FUCKING GOSH, now I have the guts to drain the pacific ocean at this point. She could wear a simple t-shirt and short but NO, she's wearing a swimsuit. Goodness.

I pick the glass of water and drink, making sure I turned away from her as well.

Right, because if you got caught, you're dead. Your cover with Rambeau will be useless.

Ok, so are we going to ignore about the do not stare challenge?

Nope, complain. I know you're having a hard time.

Thank you for acknowledging, oh MAH GOODNESS.

Just... Focus.. on. the screen- on the screen, I repeat, puh-lease.

I was expecting this day to be fun. It was just a belief of mine. Now I'm confused as hell at this moment.

Bitch, if you showed any signs of discomfort, she might notice, so stop talking to me.

Because I don't understand! Rambeau is my official Wifey, but she's stealing the damn position with no fucking effort at all! How's that possible?!

Um, are we going to forget the fact that you are hiding something from me and Avery for the past few months? You kept denying you don't like Maximoff and dear; I feel bad for you because even Max saw right through you.

Fuck-

"Y/n!" Lizzie called, which silenced the debate. "Huh? What?" I look at her. "I said, are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm just annoyed with the game, kept losing." I lied. "How about you take a break?" Then she gestured me to join her in the pool.