Love Or lust?

Chapter 25: Sick

"Aren't you coming?" Amelia asks,a concerned look on her face. I had woken up with a banging head and now I can't go down the stairs. That's what i want her to believe though.

"Would you be okay?" I nod and she heads for the door. She opens and walks out.

I let out a breath i didn't know i was holding, and turned sideways. I am not going down that stair anytime soon, except Xavier leaves the house, which is clearly impossible considering this is house.

Amelia walks in, holding a little tray. She brings it close and i can see it's food. Breakfast is ham and cheese, with a glass of milk.  Aunt Felicia's favourite.

I start to eat immediately, and within a few minutes,i was through eating. Amelia packs up and with a little Pat on my back, she goes out. I play games on my phone for a while, and then walked around my room when I grew tired of the game.

I snap my head to the door when I hear a knock. Amelia doesn't usually knock. Who could it possibly be.
I open the door slightly, peeking through the tiny hole, and I open wilder when I see aunt Felicia.

"You didn't come down for breakfast" she says, her eyes scanning my face worriedly.

" No. I am feeling a little off" I say smiling. It's actually sweet that she cares.

"You are okay now?" Her eyes scan my room once, before resting on my face.

"I think so. But i need to rest a little bit."

"Ok. Do come down when you've had enough rest." She says and i nod. She hugs me softly and then walks out the door.
There is a smile on my face as she leaves. She cares.

I walk back to my bed and plops on it, sighing loudly as i do. He couldn't even check up on me. The only time he takes notice of me is when he feels like having a good time, other than that I am not needed.

Time flies quickly and soon it's 6 in the evening, amelia is going to be returning early, considering she has to get ready for what always happens in night. The only time we actually have fun, and I'll no longer be participating. I don't want to see him.

Someone knocks on the door once and the door is being opened. Amelia steps in, with Derrick and Karen right behind her. I see why she knocked.

She walks to me immediately,her hand moves up and rests on my forehead. She's checking my temperature.

"How are you feeling? she asks.

"Good." I reply and smile for emphasis. I don't want to look at Karen.

Derrick who's already on my bed, scoots closer to me and wrap one arm around me, he is smiling as he does it

"You good enough for a late night chill? He says jokingly, and I can't help but smile at him.

"Probably" I reply.

My thoughts are on Xavier. Why wasn't he here? I am sure he could have heard of my situation by now, but he couldn't even visit. What other signal do i need. He doesn't obviously care. I don't care. Right?.

Karen comes close and smiles warmly at me, I smile back uneasily. I wonder if he's told Derrick. I steal a glance at Derrick and he's currently on his phone, his arm is still wrapped across my shoulders. Maybe not.

"Being sick is no fun." He Jokes, and I narrow my eyes at him, but he's not looking at me. He seemed uncomfortable, and I wonder what's up.

He shouldn't even be feeling this way when.....

The door knobs clicks and opens, revealing a smiling Xavier.

"Hey, what'd i miss?" He asks casually as he steps into the room .

Fucking hell.