Desires and Contracts

Ch. 17

I texted Jarrod and Tara that Xavier and I were about to head out and within a few seconds I received a response from both saying how they were also headed to the club. We were going to the club we met Luke at because honestly, it was the most fun we've had at a club before so we decided to make that our spot. Xavier said he's never been to that one before so hopefully he has as much fun as we did. We arrived there before Tara and Jarrod so we just waited in the car until they arrived. We didn't really talk and the silence was getting a bit awkward, however, I just received a text from Tara that they were here. We got out of the car and met up with them at the line. The entire time Xavier had his hand on my back.

"Xavier, this is Tara and Jarrod. Tara and Jarrod, this is Xavier, my fiancee."

"Nice to meet you- wait did you just say fiancee?" Jarrod said as he extended his hand out.

"SKYLAR WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" yelled Tara.

"Well, Friday actually. I really wanted to tell you guys sooner but I knew you guys were busy with your families on Saturday and then this morning we went to Xavier's parents' house. It all happened so fast, I'm really sorry!" I said really fast, knowing that if I didn't say everything in one breath I would be interrupted by my friends.

"Wow! I can't believe you're engaged! Oh, and nice to meet you, Xavier. Skylar talks about you a lot and you really are more attractive in person than in pictures. You got a good one Skylar." said Tara.

"Thank you, Tara. It's a pleasure to meet you as well. Skylar has told me a lot about you and Jarrod. You look lovely by the way."

"Oh, so you're charming too." Xavier laughed at this while Jarrod spoke next.

"Congratulations to you both! And again, it's nice meeting you Xavier. I don't think I've ever seen Skylar happier than when she began dating you. Just know, that you can't break her heart because she means the world to us. And Skylar, this fast engagement better not be some type of infatuation, you can't get my hopes up okay?"

"It's not, I promise. Xavier and I really love each other and we just told his family this morning too." I responded. Tara and Jarrod both gave me a hug and Tara hugged Xavier as well. Within a few minutes, we were let inside the club. The music was really loud and it wasn't too busy either. We instantly went to the bar and Jarrod bought us all shots. He said this round was for our engagement. After that, we ordered some food and more drinks. About 40 minutes later, Tara and I went to go dance and a few minutes later Jarrod and Xavier joined us. Xavier kept close to me as more people filled up the dance floor and he grabbed my hips looking at me with a smile. "You look amazing Skylar," he said. I could smell the alcohol from him so I knew he was a bit drunk but I also knew that he was aware of what he was saying.

"Thank you, you do too." I wrapped my arms around his neck and we just swayed back and forth.

"You have no idea how hard this is for me. I can't believe I found you and now I can't get enough. I wish the stupid contract wasn't made in the first place." he said with his speech slurring a bit at the end. Now, I wasn't so sure if he knew what he was saying. I asked him what he meant but Jarrod and Tara pulled him away from me and took him to do more shots. They all came stumbling back and once again, Xavier's hands found their way to my hips. Around 1 am Tara was getting a bit sleepy, Jarrod was acting more wild than ever, and Xavier whispered random things in my ear while holding on to me. That is how I knew it was time for us to go home, but not before I snuck a picture of us because it's really funny when you're friends are drunk and you're aware enough to take pictures and laugh at them. I didn't want to drive Xavier's car or Jarrod's car so I just called us an Uber. I had the Uber drop Tara off first, then Jarrod, then go to my apartment. I didn't have a key to Xavier's place so I decided to let him stay at mine. He could take my bed and I'll sleep on the sofa, which turned into a sofabed but I was really tired at the moment so I didn't take out the 'bed' part and just slept on the sofa after I got out of the shower. By this time it was 2:30 am and I already knew I'd be exhausted when the sun comes up because today is when I host dinner and I still needed to buy some last-minute things and also clean.
I woke up around 9 am and even though I would have liked to sleep in longer, my thoughts on everything I had to do today would not leave my mind. I got up from the sofa and went to the bathroom to brush my teeth, wash my face, and do everything else that was part of my morning routine. Then I took off the sheets from the sofa, folded the blanket, and went to my room to check up on Xavier. I also needed to change out of my pajamas so I would have to quietly grab my clothes without waking up Xavier. When I walked into my room, Xavier was still sleeping, one of his arms holding one of the pillows and only one of his legs was covered with the blanket. I walked over to him and adjusted the blanket that way his entire body would be covered and comfortable. Before I could walk away, Xavier said "Lay with me". Shocked to hear him say that I turned around and said "What?"
"Please just lay with me. Don't leave me yet." He said again but this time his hand found mine but his eyes were still closed. I feel like he was sleep talking because his voice was a bit raspy but a small part of me wanted him to actually mean it and intentionally say this.
"Um okay. But only for a little bit, I really need to get some things done."
He scooted over and I laid next to him, but I was really close to the edge of the bed so Xavier put his arm around me and pulled me closer to his body.  My back was against his front so I could feel him breathing but he hadn't said anything else. I also felt something hard press against the back of my thigh and I began blushing. We just lay there for five minutes in silence and I felt so safe in his arms. However, I was afraid he'd wake up and no longer want me that close to him so I gently removed his arm around me and quickly got out of bed. Relieved that he didn't wake up, I grabbed my clothes and changed in the bathroom. Since my hair was in a low bun that I put up this morning, I decided to leave it until I got ready for dinner, and I'll also put in my contacts beforehand as well because I wore them all day yesterday and just wanted to let my eyes rest as much as possible today by wearing glasses.