Growing to Love You *ON HOLD*

3 | Well Don't Get In The Way

After the incident this morning I made sure to stay clear of Alex and Nate, not that I had to try hard since they were at the "gig" pretty much all day.

I walked into the kitchen, fully dressed in my Tom and Jerry hoodie, some blue ripped jeans and white vans.

Still flushed from my encounter with Nate and Alex earlier this morning, I decided to just throw my black hair in a messy bun, allowing a few messy curl to frame my face.

As soon as I got downstairs and turned into the kitchen, I stopped in my tracks to see Mr. and Mrs. Greene making out on the island counter.

"Oh God" I groaned loudly.

I clamped my hand over my mouth. I didn't mean to say that out loud.

Both of them tore themselves away from each other so fast I thought they were going to get whiplash.

Mrs. Greene sheepishly blushed and hopped off of the counter smoothing down her olive green button up shirt, her top three buttons already unbuttoned.

I imagined Mr. Greene unbuttoning her blouse and I almost puked in my mouth.

I looked at Mr. Greene and a small smirk began to form on his face.
A facial expression I was too familiar with.

I almost rolled my eyes at him.

"S-sorry" I stammered.

"It's quite alright Riley. This isn't the place for things like this anyways. At least not when there's other people in the house" Mr. Greene replied nonchalantly while winking in Mrs. Greene's direction.

Mrs. Greene shot her eyes to me and let out a shaky laugh.

"Sorry about that Riley. Please, help yourself to anything in the kitchen. Mr. Greene and I are headed off to work but we will bring home some takeout for dinner". 

"Thanks" I smiled.

I watched them as they left the kitchen.

I was honestly not in the mood for brunch anymore, so I settled for an apple and padded up the stairwell once again.
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I heard the front door slam shut and two distant voices getting louder as they came up the stairs.

"Look bro all we need is a lead vocalist and we're set. I have someone in mind. Just give her a chance".

I'm pretty sure it was Nate talking.

I grimaced at the thought of seeing him again. Maybe next time I see him he won't eat me with his eyes.

"I don't know man. Just let me think on it. I'll let you and the guys know soon" Alex sighed.

He sounded so exhausted. I wonder what he's been up to.
I shook my head. Who even cares. I didn't.

They walked past my room and heard the door to Alex's room open then close.
I let out a deep breath I didn't know I had been holding.

I'm so bored.

This is going on day 2 of me being stuck in this room.
And then the idea hit me.

I'm going on a walk.

As I opened the door to my room. I ran into the wall.

"Oof" I huffed out as I put my hands out in front of me to soften the impact.

I heard a groan in response.

I looked up and a set of piercing green eyes met my gaze.

My breath hitched in my throat.

I could have sworn I head them go into his room.

"Watch where you're going" Alex grunted.

"Well don't get in the way" I bit back.

I inwardly smiled at myself for coming up with a quick remark while keeping such smooth composure.

"Where have you been anyways" Alex stared down at me.

"What's it to you" I mumble.

I looked him over. He was wearing some faded blue jeans and a tan v neck shirt. He had no shoes on, just socks.

"Dunno. Just figured since you've been holed up in that room for two days, you would at least shower. You stink". He shrugged, a small smile played at the corner of his lips.

I feel the heat rush to my ears and my cheeks.

What a jerk.

"Shut up" I moved my way past him, walking towards the front door.

"Where are you going" he said a bit louder.

"None of your business" I half shouted as I slammed the front door behind me.

I swear I heard him laugh.
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When I came back from my walk I took a shower.

I didn't want to admit it but after Alex told me that I needed a shower I couldn't help but lift my arms and sniff my armpits. I probably looked like an idiot doing that on my walk but what decent human being would tell a girl that she stinks?!

Alex, of course. Why? Because he's not a decent human being.

I tied my wet curls up in bun and left my room and headed towards the kitchen.

Alex's parents came back with some Chinese takeout and to be honest, I was starving.

I decided to wear an olive green tank top, some faded blue shorts and tan sandals.
One of my good friends, Emily, had texted me earlier on my walk about going with her to a kickback.

I obviously decided to go. There's nothing else to do this summer and to be honest I could use some time outside of my room.

As I stepped into the kitchen, I saw Alex and Mr. Greene already eating at the table. Mrs. Greene was serving herself a plate.

"Riley" Mrs. Greene smiled at me. "Plates are on the island. Help yourself".

I smile at her thankfully.

A flashback to this morning ran through my mind. I tried not to grimace as I grabbed the styrofoam plate off of the island counter.

The same counter Alex's parents were making out on this morning.

Stop thinking about it, Riley. Just eat your food.

When I sat down to eat, I felt a gaze on me, causing me to involuntarily shudder.
I knew Alex was staring at me, but I refused to look up from my plate.

"So," Mrs. Greene drawled out. "Any plans tonight?"

I looked up and caught her gaze on me.

"Uh- well I'm going to a kickback here in a bit" I fiddled with my fork.

"Oh very nice" Mr. Greene added. "Alex, aren't you going to one tonight too?"

I almost choked on my noodles.

"Uh, yeah something like that" Alex said gruffly.
I looked at Alex only to see him staring at me with a cold look in his eyes.

He had his jaw clenched, and luckily we weren't eating with chop sticks because if we were, I'm pretty sure he would've snapped them in half.

The rest of dinner went by pretty awkwardly.

Mr. and Mrs. Greene began to talk about work and Alex and I just kept to ourselves.

I felt so out of place in this house.

I'm so glad I'm going out tonight.

I discreetly pulled out my cell and texted Emily to come pick me up.

I needed a drink.