Finding Love

Chapter 26

Becca's POV

"I don't get why you enjoy these.." AJ mutters. I smile, amused at him. "You don't get why I enjoy movies?" I clarify.

He hums in response. "They're all fucking idiots" He mutters, yet his eyes stay glued to the tv screen.

"We're watching a horror. Of course, they'll be idiots" I chuckle before turning my attention back to the screen.

At least I try to.

Lynn and Alora's words from earlier keep replaying in my head.

It's been hours- and although they both originally sat with us when we put on a movie, they were gone by the time we put on the sequel.

I'm pretty sure Alora mumbles something about grabbing some food.

That was an hour ago.

Now, me and AJ remain on the couch, sitting far too close despite the fact Lynn and Alora are gone, and we're no longer forced to squish together to make room.

No matter how hard I try, I can't stay focused.

He ate a horrible cupcake and lied about it to what? Protect my feelings?

I should be offended he thinks I can't handle some criticism. For fuck sake- If I cook something shitty, I want to know about it. So why am I..flattered?

"This is bullshit.." AJ mutters, drawing me back to the present yet again. His arm- that somehow found its way around my shoulder, keeps me close as we watch some old horror film.

As I sit leaned into his side, I'm aware that this isn't how we're supposed to act. This isn't how I'm supposed to act.

I don't lean into people's sides. I don't let them hold me when they sleep. I don't comb my hand through their hair. I don't come close to fucking kissing them multiple times.

I've never dealt with a person like AJ before. I've never had this much of a reaction to someone- and it's throwing me off. Because I don't know how to act.

"All right, what's up?" He says, bringing my focus back. I then notice the film is paused, and AJs eyes are on me.

"What?" I ask confused, making him roll his eyes as he removes his arm from around my shoulders. "I've let you sit here zoning out for an hour now. What's wrong?" He asks again, angling his body to face me.

I stare at him, not saying a word.

I feel Alora and Lynn's words have clouded my judgement.

Because I'm starting to think he likes me back.

Which is stupid.

I clear my throat and glance away, staring at the paused TV screen. I should probably go home-

"What's wrong Becca?" AJ mumbles, placing a hand on my shoulder, forcing my attention back to him. I notice how he looks genuinely worried now.

"You never look away first..." He whispers, and I freeze when I realise he's right.

I never do.

Yet I did just now without even thinking.

For fuck sake- this is beyond ridiculous.

"Do you like me AJ?" I ask him straight out since I've decided worrying and overthinking this is stupid when I could simply ask him.

Although I regret the words the second they leave my lips.

AJs whole face changes.

What once was a concerned look is now one that borderlines horrified.

His eyes look panicked, while his lips part yet no words come out.