How Annoying

Chapter 8: A Strange encounter ( 1)

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I sit with my eyes closed and let out a long exasperated sigh.

I underestimated the weight of my agreement last night, my tired humming and unconscious words set my fate in stone.

A dog following me around.

Leo has now made it his mission to annoy me. Well in his words "we're friends aren't we. Especially if we're going to figure out what they are doing together." Ugh

I also want to know but I was going to do it alone originally. You're the one that popped up out of nowhere— was what I wanted to say.

I open my eyes and turn my head to look down at Leo who's sitting on my left side. Sound asleep on the ground again.

Can he go back to following his sister? I turn away from him and look to Ang who is currently packing things away. I stare at her repeatedly chanting in my head - come collect your brother, come collect your brother, come colle-

My silent plea for her to collect her brother goes unnoticed as she makes an ugly face upon seeing Leo. We hold eye contact for a few seconds before she shakes her head and lets out a sigh as she continues to pack away.

Footsteps to my right catch my attention, and I turn to see Layla observing Leo. She pauses, her hand resting lightly on my shoulder.

"I've never seen Leo this fond of someone he hardly knows" she remarks, crouching beside me.

Tf.

I remain silent, staring straight ahead, my knee instinctively moving away as she's about to tap it.

Layla chuckles softly. "You don't like physical contact, noted."

I can imagine what face she's making. Her eyes watching with an unreadable facial expression, analysing. Even when I first saw her she gave off a vibe that could choke you. It's as if saying I can kill you.

Damien's voice interrupts our silent exchange, and Layla moves to assist him, the sound of her trousers dusting off as she stands.

"We're quite similar aren't we. Observing, silent types. Someone who has a knack for remaining calm in unfavourable situations"

"But I'm older and have more experience"

I hear her say "Where were you actually yesterday?" I don't hear anymore movement.

Her question about my whereabouts yesterday hangs in the air, unanswered. I close my eyes, feeling a headache coming on.

I remain silent.

But Layla isn't done. "You are going to tell me whether you like it or not," she declares before stalking off to help Damien, her gaze lingering on me with a slight smile.

Doubt it.

Now that I'm on her radar, I can't do things recklessly. Especially, because of this guy sticking to me like glue. I glance at Leo who is sleeping with his mouth agape, annoyance bubbles up within me. I reach over and tug at his hair before briskly walking away, leaving him startled and confused. I hear scuff sounds. Just as Layla did to me I look at him and see that he is looking around in confusion.

A small laugh escapes me as I join Ang and the others.

"Hey, carry this bag" Ang sticks her hand out continuing to write on a piece of paper with her other hand.