Lovers But Not Lovers

Chapter 5- The game

***Desiree's POV****
I got to my house so tired. It was already 5pm in the evening and that best friend of mine is coming by 8.

I got into the house to see my parents and my siblings there too. I then noticed that it was actually 5:30.

I got into the house and greeted my mom, passing through the kitchen before seeing the stairs.

"You okay?". My mom asked, just before I got to the stairs.
"Yeah, just tired". I said. As I was about to climb the first stair I remembered I didn't inform my mom about Sal.

I walked over to the kitchen, I saw my sister putting some cookie dough in the oven.
I sat at the kitchen island and got the remaining water I bought at school from my bag.

"Mom, I need to talk". I said as I saw my mom giving her undivided attention to the strawberry toppings she was making.

"Yeah. Go on. I'm listening". She said.
I instinctively turned to look at Willers and even she was listening.
"I'm going out tonight. 8:30pm". I said.

I saw my mom stopped turning and looked at me. "Huh?".
I looked at my sister and she had this wide grin in her face.

"With who?". I heard my mom ask.
"A guy. Salvatore". I said.
As soon as I said Salvatore, I saw my sister run to the back of me and gave me a hug.

"Ohhhh, I'm so proud of you". She said.
My mom looking at us, confused.
"Okay sister, he is not my boyfriend. We are going to the game with some other friends too".
She them released me and came to my side and said "I'm still proud of you".
My mom then spoke "You ate going out with a guy?". She said amusement in her voice.

Okay. Look, the main reason why they are so elated is that I have NEVER had a boyfriend. It's not that it was prohibited but I just didn't trust guys much. I had trust issues.

And to add to this I am a big, certified introvert. Like I never leave the house and crowds scare the shit out of me.

"Yes mom. Let me get some sleep before he comes. And plus he is Willers' age mate". I said screaming as I headed to my room.

I plopped on my bed and took out my phone setting an alarm for 8pm.
Believe it or not, I'm one of the girls that can get ready under thirty minutes.

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I woke up to the alarm buzzing from my phone. I stopped it and went to the bathroom and showered.

I came out and got dress in an oversized black sweatshirt that stopped mid-thigh and a black boot, giving off a bigger version of the Ariana Grande style.

I put my hair in a ponytail and did my usual skincare.
"Des, Sal is here". I heard my dad say.
Oh no, they told him. He's probably elated too.

I got down stairs and I locked eyes with Salvatore as he openly checked me out. I kissed my mom and told her goodbye. I hugged my sister.
"Give me every detail". She whispered in my ear, giggling like a child.

We left the house and entered his car. I wondered how this car always wins me over. The black was sleek. Audi cars are the best.

I got in and he drove off to the arena. As he packed and we got down, I heard someone call to me.

"Waddup honey?". I turned to see the rest if the crew, Claudia spoke.
"Hey". I said, leaning in for a hug. I hugged all the crew members, the guys kissing my forehead or cheeks.

Is that their way of greeting?. I saw Sal greet Aurella like that in the canteen.

"C'mon let's go. The guys will catch up". Said Aurella dragging us, our arms interwined.
Before we could move, I saw Aurella's face change, I looked at the girls, all had their same with the same expression, even the guys. Anger.

I turned to see a girl in a very tight mini dress coming towards us, her body begging for freedom.

"Hey, guys". She said, going to hug the guys, but none of them responded.

Okay, maybe I was wrong?. Nine of them even moved to hug her.

I saw her move to Sal and run her hands seductively over his torso. She kissed him.

His eyes were on me. Our eyes were locked when he kissed her back, looking at me, still.

I gulped. I wondered who she was. If he is kissing her, diyes that mean his kiss to me meant nothing to him?.

Wait. What was I saying?. I'm the one who told him I didn't like it but why did it feels as though she was tasting something that was mine.

He kissed her for sometime the they broke the kiss.
"What are you doing here?" He asked her.
" I knew you would come and it was long since we last talked. I also know you loved basketball".

She knew he loved basketball?. Wait, he loves basketball?. How did I not know that?.

'Because you've been his best friend for just a day, silly'. I scolded myself internally.

She finally turned and looked at me. She scanned me from head to toe and the walked back, making her back meet Sal's chest and moving his hand on her waist, all the while her eyes locked with mine.

"Who are you?". She said, after maybe, I don't know, trying to mark her territory.
"Desiree". I said.
"Yeah, I know that. I mean what relationship do you have with the H4?".
"Ohhh, right, that. I am," I looked at Sal, wondering if he would be proud to tell everyone I'm his best friend, I quickly opted for something else but before I could speak, I was interrupted.

"She is my best friend". Sal said.
This made me to look at him, he winked at me smirking.
I looked back at her and returned her question.
"What of you?".
"I'm this sex on legs girlfriend". She said pointing at Sal.
I nodded my head. "But can I know your name?". I asked.
I saw how Vince, Eduardo and Jackson tried to stifle a laugh. Then I looked at Salvatore and he had a small smile on his face.
"You don't know me?". She said totally confused.
"I'm I supposed to?". I asked confused as well.

The crew couldn't hold it anymore they burst out laughing. She walked away after hissing in embarrassment.

The guys just shook their head and Vince said "Keep her. She got the words". He said still laughing as he put his shoulder around Danielle shoulders, all of them went in.

Sal looked at me, amused grin on his face. He cane to me and put his hand around my waist as we headed for the arena.

"I love you. Nice going Dion". He said, sounding proud.

We went into the arena and sat at the third row, Vince, Danielle, Jackson, Aurella, Eduardo, Claudia, then sal and I last. This was our sitting arrangements.

"Who do you ythink will win?". Sal asked me after thirty minutes.
"Redwolf" I said with confidence.
"Tiger dome" he said.
"Let's make a bet on it. Whoever's team win will sponsor the luch of the looser for a whole week and do what ever the winner wants". I said.
He looked at me. He then smirked and said
"Don't say what you can't keep but I agree".

After about forty minutes, guess who won. Freaking Tiger Dome.

"What?!" I screamed, "This is rigged".
He was just laughing. "Remember the bet, love". He said getting up.

I followed behind and he drove me home. It was 11pm when we got home.

"I will see you tomorrow. Remember the bet". He said as he used one if his hand to bring my head closer. He kissed my forehead.
"Goodnight, Des". He said looking at me.
"Good night, Sal". I said, breathing heavily and looking at his eyes.

After sometime, I got down and headed inside while he drove off.
This week will really be crazy. Do anything he wants?. Oh dear God, what was I thinking?.

I smacked myself on the head headed to my room, immediately I touched my bed I slept off.
Thankfully I had two days before I could see him again, meaning I had two days to condition my mind for the worst thing he might ask for.