Addicted - rúben dias

Blushing over ruben

🗓️ June 25 2023

Today I wake up feeling refreshed and energized, and I'm not entirely sure why. I'm just relieved that I didn't drink enough last night to have a hangover, but I have a feeling Jack did, and he's probably lying in his bed thinking he's dying. Without bothering to change, I head into Jack's bedroom, but to my surprise, he's not there. That's unusual because Jack never wakes up this early, especially when he's hungover.

I decide to go back to my room to grab my phone so I can show Jack the recording from last night because I'm sure he's downstairs. I start skipping down the stairs with a huge smile on my face. "Oh, Jacky-poo!" I say in a sing-songy tone as I make my way over to him.

"What's got you all happy?" he asks, chuckling at my childishness. "Only that my favourite brother loves me," I say, shrugging and pretending to be cool about it. "No, I don't," Jack replies. "Are you sure? Explain this," I giggle and start playing the recording while moving back to keep my phone out of his reach.

"Eyes up here, mate," Jack says sternly, and I look at him in confusion. He nods his head behind me, so I turn around and see Ruben sitting in the chair right behind me, smirking. I just roll my eyes at him and move closer to Jack.

"So, Jacky-poo, what do you think of the recording?" I tease him. "I was drunk, I didn't know what I was saying," he shrugs. "Drunk actions are sober thoughts," I tell him, feeling proud of myself. Jack rolls his eyes at me. "Also, can you ask Phil for Rebecca's number for me?" I ask before walking away. "Love you too, Jack," I shout from the stairs while laughing. "Fuck you!" he shouts back.

I continue laughing until I finally reach my room. I immediately go to shower and get ready for the day. I opt for a basic outfit since I don't plan on leaving the house today, choosing black biker shorts and one of Jack's shirts.

Once I come out of the bathroom, I check my phone to see if Jack has sent Rebecca's number, and he has. I decided to text her.

Rebecca

You
Heyy

Rebecca
Who's this?

It's Athena, from last night

Ohh hii girl, what's up?

Nothing, what about you?

Sameee, let's call so we can talk about yesterdayyy

Oh my days 😒 here we go...

• • •

Rebecca calls me, and I answer.

"Heyyyy," Rebecca says excitedly when I join the call.

"Hii," I smile at her.

"Soo you NEED to tell me what happened after truth or dare, and what you guys talked about at the bar," she says, now sitting up.

"Ughh. It was going well with him until I realized he was probably just using me for his own pleasure. I know I don't want a man right now, but he should at least be respectful if he wants me to give him a chance," I explain to her.

"Athena. He's a sexy Portuguese man; of course, his love language is more physical," she says seriously, making me laugh.

"Yeah, but I just don't want to be used for my body, you know? I want to actually feel loved," I tell her.

"Yeah, I understand," she nods.

"Oh, did I tell you he's here right now?" I say nonchalantly.

"WHAT!? What's he doing there?" she asks, confused.

"To be honest, I don't know. I walked downstairs wanting to show Jack something; I kept moving backwards, and then Jack suddenly said 'Eyes up here,' which confused me, so I looked behind me, and there he was. And my ass was basically in his face," I explain quickly, cringing at what happened.

"Oh my god. What did you do next?" she asks, very intrigued.

"I was still mad at him, so I rolled my eyes, and then I came back upstairs to get ready for the day," I say, uninterested.

"I bet you lot are getting together by the end of the month," she teases me.

"Ohh shut uppp," I say while rolling my eyes.

"Look at you all blushing over Ruben," she teases me even more.

"Becca," I whine like a child before I hear someone knocking on my door. "Hold on, someone's knocking at my door," I say, standing up and making my way to my door.

I open the door, and I meet Ruben's chest. I didn't realize how much of a height difference we had until now. He towers over me, making me nervous. I look at my phone and tell Becca I'll call her after. After ending the call, I turned my attention back to Ruben. "What do you want?" I say, crossing my arms. "I just want to apologize for yesterday, I don't want to come across as a pervert," he says, smiling down at me. He has this dominance over me, and it's making me fold. "It's all good. I was overreacting as well," I tell him, looking up into his eyes in a seductive way. I can tell he wants me, and I'm going to make him work for it.

It's working because he starts walking closer to me, and I don't move an inch. He gently grabs my chin, then moves his face closer to mine. Our faces keep getting closer and closer, and I can tell he's going in for a kiss. Just as our lips are about to touch, I lean over to his ear and whisper, "You got your kiss yesterday, remember?" Once I say that, he immediately groans in disappointment. "Now hurry up, or else Jack will find you here," I say, kicking him out of my room.

Once I manage to kick him out, I immediately call Becca.

"GIRL, YOU WILL NEVER BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED. RUBEN CAME INTO MY ROOM AND APOLOGISED FOR HOW HE ACTED. THEN HE TRIED TO KISS ME, SO I PLAYED ALONG, BUT AT THE VERY LAST SECOND, I WHISPERED IN HIS EAR THAT HE ALREADY GOT HIS KISS, AND THEN I KICKED HIM OUT OF MY ROOM. I'M JUST GOING TO TELL YOU, I WAS SO TEMPTED TO JUST GIVE IN, BUT I HAVE TO MAKE HIM WORK FOR IT," I say quickly without breathing.

"Woah woah woah, calm down. And you see, I told you he fancies you," she tells me.

"Yeah, but um, don't tell anyone I told you this," I say nervously.

"Oops... too late," she giggles, panning the camera to Phil, who is also laughing. "Your secret is safe with me," Phil reassures me, still trying not to laugh. I just nod back.

We continue talking and gossiping, even though Phil is listening.

"I feel like getting my nails done, want to come?" I ask her.

"No, she's busy," Phil answers quickly while holding her tight.

"You guys make me feel so single," I say, sniffing and wiping away fake tears.

"Says the one who isn't allowing Mr. Dias to make a move on her," Becca says while jokingly rolling her eyes.

"Shut up," I whine while putting on my shoes and making my way downstairs.

"Jack, I'm going out; I'll see you later," I say while opening the door. When I see Jack isn't looking, I blow a kiss at Ruben and then walk out.

"No way you just did that," Becca says, laughing at my antics.

"Yeah. Becca, I'll call you later; I'm heading to the shops now," I say to her, grinning widely.

"Finally," Phil says sarcastically.

"Phil, I'm coming to beat your ass," I say, making both me and Becca laugh.

"Anyway, byeee, I'll talk to you later," Becca says, waving at the camera before Phil grabs her phone and ends the call. I just roll my eyes, then enter my car and make my way to the shopping center.