Océane's Eyes

•XIX•

"Zeke? It's getting late, maybe another time"

Seeing him again brought about nothing but anger, I just want to punch his well sculpted nose. I open my front door and get in but before I can close it

I kind of didn't want to

He stops me with a "wait, it won't take that long. I want to say I'm sorry, for how I acted"

I won't lie, seeing him in this depressed and weak state triggered something. I know, he always looks depressed but that's just for show and it's hot. But now he looks vulnerable and just sad.

"I forgive you, you can leave now" I try to make this fast not wanting my mum to see him here.

"I also need your help"

"Océane, I said no visitors after 7. qui est-ce?"

Shit, too late

Mum approaches us. "It's no one really, he just came to ask for his textbook"

"Hey, mrs Rivers. I'm Zeke, your daughters boyfriend"

Excussseee me?!!!!

I immediately turn my attention back to Zeke with a questioning death glare before looking  back at mum who has  her arms folded, asking for answers with just her eyes. "I mean it mum, he isn't my boyfriend" I assure her.

"It's true mum, she barely even knows that guy" I hear Adrién back me up as he walks over to the scene

"I don't even.. I'm going to finish up dinner, he should be gone when I'm done. comprendre?"

"Oui"

"You need to get going. If my sister doesn't want to talk to you, then leave. And you are not her boyfriend, you lost that chance when you did something that shitty and mean"  my brother drops that well needed overprotective talk.

"Thanks Adrién"

"I'm sorry, if she doesn't want to talk to me then I'll leave" Zeke says and they both look at me.

"Five minutes, just five"

"Sure" Zeke replies with a weak smile.

Adrién gives him one last death glare before leaving. I walk out into the dark pathway and close the door behind me.

"What do you need help with" might as well cut straight to the point.

"My parents are really pissed that I can't go to school. They have made life a living hell, it's now they decide to be in my life.. anyways, it hasn't been great. And I need you to please talk to the school regarding my suspension"

"So you didn't mean that apology"

Wow, you are a dick

A Deke

Haha

"I did, I really am sorry for what I did. It was shitty and immature of me and I have no excuse, I should have respected your boundaries. And I feel guilty about it all the time"

That was actually pretty decent. Sounded rehearsed but I have no proof.

"And I miss you,...us." He adds and walks over to me. His hands cup my face and I look up at him.

Look away

Punch, kick, anything

Just get away from him

He leans in and our lips meet, I don't know if the feeling I'm getting is just pure horny or there are feelings still lingering.

The kiss deepens and I feel him squeeze my ass, that's when I reset.  I shove him away from his chest, breaking the kiss.

"What do you miss about us actually, the part where you beg for sex not respecting the fact that I don't want to do that and manipulating me into thinking I'm a bad person to be with. Yeah, I don't miss it. Look, you need help? I'll help you but stay away from me Zeke. Away"

I use my hand to gesture that he should physically back away

He appears speechless and puts his two arms up in surrender walking a few steps away "fine. But thanks for agreeing to help"

"Yeah, yeah. But if the school board doesn't relief your suspension, that isn't my fault neither is it my business. Have a good night Zeke"

I walk back to the front door and get in before I can get a response from him.

"Is he gone yet?" Adrién asks me. I nod in response.

"Did he try anything?"

"No, just wanted to 'apologize'" I reply, air quoting the word apologize cause that wasn't an apology, it was a request.

But just as Eden said, I forgive for my own peace of mind not for anyone else.

Well, that's not exactly how he said it but I interprete it that way.

"You ready to eat now?" Mum asks before putting down the last plate on the dining.

"I didn't even take up to five minutes mum"

We all sit at the dining and pass the bowl of mashed potatoes round. Wish dad was here to get the bowl from Adrién and put some on my plate and his before setting it down in the middle of the table. He never really got used to me growing up and wanting to do things myself, I'm still the baby of this house in his eyes.

And I don't allow him do anything for me, so the little things like serving my diner; I let him do, just to let him know that I still need him in the subtlest of ways.

I miss him.

"Mum, when next can we visit dad"

"You know your dad, he doesn't want you being distracted. But you can come with me on Thursday, as a little surprise."

I smile in agreement and we eat dinner. Adrién would be leaving on Monday and mum would be going to see dad on Tuesday.

Should I invite Reggie over?

Yes!!!

I don't know if I'm making the right decision, do I really want to be in a relationship. Oh fuck it, I need this.

I stab the last piece of meat on my plate before helping mum  clear up. Adrién has been wierdly quiet lately but maybe he just has mixed feelings about going back especially when dad isn't alright. Once mum and I are done I retire to my room and pick up my phone.

I slide into Reggies dm and take in a few deep breaths before typing "wanna come over on Tuesday? Empty house"

Does he need to know the house would be empty?

I delete that phrase and settle with "wanna come over on Tuesday?"

And press send. About thirty seconds later I get a reply.

Fast replies are so gaddamn attractive

"Sure, sounds good👍🏾"

Wait, he's still typing

"You alright though? You want to talk about something?"

Shit, he's onto me

"No, just to chill."

Or should I drop a hint?

"Alright cool, be there"

I finally breathe out and drop my phone on my night stand before going to bed.

Sevens note

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