Christmas flew by in a moment and it was 31st of December already. I couldn't really make myself to truly believe that. My graduation is only few months away, but it's also been 4 months since I've met Theo. You're probably wondering, Shailene why is that so important? Didn't you used to hate this guy? Well it's a good question. I've told you a while ago we weren't on the hating terms anymore. But that changed. No, we haven't got back to hating eacother. And I don't know about him, but in my eyes, now he's more than just a random guy, dating my stupid stepsister. (No that didn't change, Sophia is still an ass and Theo is still with her for some weird and unknown reason). And he's more than just a nice guy. Okay ... am I really ready to confess this? It's weird, even just thinking about it. But maybe he happens to be the guy I like.
"Would you get your ass moving Shailene? I don't want you to ruin this party just because you're too lazy to set up some lights."
Sophia's high pitched voice immidiately stops my mind, that is currently all over the room and I start pulling some decorations out of the box again while rolling my eyes. Mum and Brian said their farewells almost two hours ago and than left me alone with Theo and Sophia who is going nuts about this New Year's party she's throwing today. And that means she's extra annoying too.
"Sweetie, don't be so harsh on her. She's being nice, helping us with all of these."
Speaking of the devil, Theo shows up from god knows where, calming my stepsister down, so she wouldn't get a chance to yell at me some more. I wasn't really wishing for a fight, but it wouldn't take long for me to snap and yell back at her. I hear her mumble something about how I should be nice and helpful, since I was lucky enough to be invited but Theo occupies her with a kiss. God this annoys me so much. Them making out right infront of me. But there's this thing that may annoy me even more. I don't think it's gross. (Well it kinda is since Sophia is the one he's kissing). But I may don't like it because Sophia gets a chance to do that.
Maybe I have a crush on Theo. I'm even dreaming about him. Our relationship has improved alot. We get along perfectly and he alway manages to get me in a good mood. I can tell Sophia doesn't like that and I even overheard them having a fight over this. But I don't really care. It actually makes me happy because it means Theo does care for me. It just may not be in the way I care about him. And it hurts.
I hate feeling like this. I mean, he was a person I used to hate, for god's sake! But after the event with a shopping cart about a week ago, I began to look at things differently. I even noticed, he managed to sweep me off my feet even when I claimed I hate him. Like on the day Zoe first saw him in the school's parking lot. So yeah I'm kinda ready to admit, I'm crushing over Theo James. Crushing like a 15 year old girl. Crushing hard. Falling for someone who's already taken. Fuck.
I'm happy with my work when I finally set up the lights. Our house looks great, I have to admit. It looks almost magical and though it's Sophia who's hosting a party, I'm kinda excited about it. I'll get a chance to spend New Year's with my two best friends. Nothing could be better. Things have been quite normal between me and Miles. With that I mean no Iloveyoubutyouremybestfriend kind of drama. And I'm so happy it's like that. I couldn't take it in, specially now that I'm falling for someone else.
"Great job with the lights Shai."
My whole body shivers and I can feel his voice effecting on every single inch of my sking, setting it on fire. Does he even realize what he's doing to me?
I turn around, facing Theo with a simple, friendly smile on my face.
"Thanks bud, I hope your girlfriend will like them too. I have a feeling I'll have to remove them soon enough. The angle will not be correct."
We both laugh. It's surprising how well we get along now and we even make fun of Sophia together. I have to be careful not to go to far of course. He still seems to love her.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of that. Thanks for helping us out, really. Sophia is grateful too, though she doesn't admit it."
I just nod and keep the sarcastic compliments for myself.
Theo moves closer, still smiling. I can feel the tense rising and my heart beating wildly. This is so wrong. He doesn't even like you! He leans on the table next to me, looking at the ground.
"You know, I'm really happy we get along now."
He simply says.
"Yeah me too. And I mean it."
We laugh and I look at him with a huge grin on my face. Is it maybe too big? I can't help it, he just effects me that way. For a few moments we just stare at eachtoher, before he breaks the silence.
"Would you mind taking care of the plates, cups and stuff?"
"Of course, I'll get onto it right away."
I assure him, nodding.
"Thanks Shai, you're the best."
I stare at his hot back as he leaves. I'm the best. But not the best.
Yeah, chapter 10's up! I really hope you like it guys, it may be a little boring but things will develop soon enough. Anyway enjoy reading this, see ya soon!
xx,
Špela
