Lovers But Not Lovers

Chapter 13- Family Meet-up

*****Salvatore's POV****
I was in my room, lazying about and just binge watching 'Echo'.

The week flee by quickly and it was already Saturday. Within the weekdays, after our little hang out, I literally avoided Des all week.

"Caríno, estamos cenando con la familia Alvans". Her voice said ringing from downstairs, her Mexican accent in full.

'Honey, we are having dinner with the Alvans family'. This was the meaning.

I groaned, excited but still not happy because I'll have to talk to her as I'm in her house.

"Okay, Mami". I said still on bed. And the earth somewhat knew I was dreading the evening and it came fast.

Soon it was 5pm and my mother was already on my neck to get dressed. I showered and simply wore a black fitted and a black baggy shirt and an ankle high canvas.

I went downstairs and my siblings and father all seemed excited but I was dreading.

We all drove to their house, a house I knew too well. We got in and the smell of beef turkey sausage swafted in the room.

My tummy rumbled. We were giving a fine welcome. I saw all of her family members apart from her.

When we sat to eat I wanted to ask where she was but hopefully my mom beat me to it.
"Where's Desiree?". My mom asked, looking at the empty chair beside me but still in between me and Willers.

"She's on her way". Her mom said.
Next I saw her come downstairs, a pained look on her face.

She wore a black fitted jeans short and a baggy top with an indoor palm slippers, a baggy black shirt. Seemed we planned the whole black on black.

But why was she looking hurt?. I asked myself and I wanted to know.

Dinner went on and she was quiet most of the time, even her eyes looked weak.

Dinner went by quickly and I saw her go to her room after kissing her mum goodnight. I followed her up the stairs secretly.

"What ...?". She said as she noticed me.
"Shhh". I said, putting my hand over her mouth.
She looked at me confused. Wrinkling her eyebrows but her eyes still weak.

"I want to come in your room so open the door". I said, whispering.
She removed my hand from her mouth and turned and opened her door.

"What's wrong?". I said as I followed her to the bathroom.
She stood in front of the mirror and took out her toothbrush.
"I don't know what you're saying?". She said, avoiding eye contact.

"Yeah, you do, missy". I said leaning against the doorframe.
She didn't answer me and just continued brushing her teeth. After brushing, she closed then headed for her bed.

"What's wrong, Des?". I asked as I wrapped my hands around her neck, her back facing me.

"Nothing, Sal". She said as she freed herself, but her voice weak.
She got into bed and cuddled herself. I looked at her and felt something was off.

"Period?". I asked.
I had many female friends and Claudia once said that most girls on their period just turn really quiet and moody and look weak as well.

She looked at me, a surprised look on her face.
"I'm your bestie, princess. This is part of the reason we exist". I said, getting into her bed.

I cuddled her up and she snuggled in, breathing in.
"I'm sorry. I just didn't want anyone to know apart my mother. It's embarrassing". She said hiding her face.

I laughed a little, and using my hand to lift her face so she could look at me.
"It's not embarrassing, princess. Only stupid guys will laugh at a girl's period. It's nature. At least I know that if we fuck, you'll get pregnant". I joked.

We knew it was a joke but I saw her blush and it was hard. She hid her face from me and snuggled in close.

"Thank you, Sal". She said and I could her the smile in her voice.
"Do you have cramps?". I asked.
"Nope. Not until the second and third day". She said, feeling free now.

I nodded my head and kissed her forehead.
"Goodnight, Princess". I said.
I heard her breath even out a bit and I also settled in.

This was my first time cuddling a girl and she was my best friend.

I was there in silent, thinking on how to make her cramps less painful and also happy that at least our parents have met each other.

But damn was her mother raw. I remembered when she joked about having us as an in-law.

I saw Des blush so hard. I think that was the only time she wasn't looking weak.

After sometime a knock was heard. I was sure that it was a reminder for going home but I didn't want to leave just yet.

So, I pretended to close my eyes like I was sleeping.
"Salvatore, your family is....." Her mom stopped halfway.

I could feel the surprise on her face. But I dare not open my eyes.

"Goodnight". She said, before closing the door. I could hear the smile behind the goodnight.

I opened my eyes a little happy that I was staying over. Osssh, she's gonna be the first thing and person I wake up to tomorrow.

I stayed awake for sometime admiring her room which was a lemon green colour with a lot of poster on money and billionaire females.

'Damn, she was money minded, nope, business minded'. I said to myself.

I also made a mental note to ask her what she wants to become in future.

I was comfortable. I never really imagined me sleeping next to a girl, not to talk of cuddling her.

I promised myself, though selfish, that no one will ever have her in his bed no matter what.

Screw the rule I set on not kissing each other, I could kiss her all day.
This was how obsessed and insatiable I was when it came to her.

She is the first and surely will be the last. I never cared if any of my girlfriends or flings fucked other guys, but I just heard a rumour about her dating Derek and I nearly went biseck.

I know I'm not supposed to want her this way. I'm mean she's just my best friend, but I do want her this way, but I'm not going to let her know of it.

What if she tells me she was serious with the rules we set?. I can't risk losing the only real relationship I want to commit myself.