fake it 'til you make it - cairo x cc

11: family dinner

Cc's POV

This is insane. I can't believe what just happened.

I always knew that Cairo was a flirt. Which is fine, I mean, why shouldn't she be? She can have literally anyone she wants, as far as I'm aware, there's not a single person who would deny her.

Despite this, I always tried to keep my hopes down. We're friends, right? We're just fooling around. It's not like someone as stunning and intelligent and amazing and perfect as Cairo would ever show an interest in... well, me.

But this? Now, call me crazy, but if I'm not mistaken, she was flirting with me.

Granted, maybe it was only a joke to ease the tension, since I embarrassingly admit just a few moments ago that looking at Cairo in a miniskirt made me horny. Then again, her comment about that did not help at all. Quite the contrary, it turned me on even more. So if it was intended to ease anything, she did a horrible job.

I desperately try to keep my composure as we make our way downstairs towards the dining room, where we're immediately greeted by my whole family. My father and brother are not as touchy as my mom, so they refrained from hugging me and we just sat down next to each other with them.

For a brief moment, there was an awkward silence since my mom was still busy in the kitchen as she plated the food.

"So, this is your girlfriend?" my dad finally asks intrigued, gesturing towards Cairo.

Before I can reply, she introduces herself. "Yes, I'm Cairo Sweet, it's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Walker."

"Call me Bill, please. Mr. Walker makes me feel like I'm still at work" he chuckles, and my girlfr- I mean, Cairo, nods in agreement. Her gaze drifts towards my brother. "You must be Wyatt, right?"

"Indeed. Why are you dating my sister?" he shoots back.

I proceed to kick his leg under the table. "Be friendly!" I warn him angrily.

Cairo simply smirks at this. "Nice to meet you. And you don't need to worry, my intentions with your sister are very serious."

I unintentionally smile at her words. Oh, how I wished they were true..

"Yeah no, I meant why would you, or anyone for that matter, even *want* to date Cara?" Wyatt retorts with a snicker.

"Shut it!" I exclaim angrily, for once because of the implication that I'm not your typical pick when it comes to relationships, and also for the usage of my horrible name.

Cairo musters him intensely with a now more serious expression. "If you ask me, I'd say I won the lottery with her. She's the most adorable, beautiful and amazing person I've ever come across, and I loved her since the day I laid eyes on her. It felt like I've been living in grayscale my whole life and she was the first thing I saw in color. I know many people who'd want to date Cc, I'm just the lucky one who gets to be with her. So, really, the question is why she picked me, not vice versa."

My eyes soften at this. I don't think anyone ever described me with words so full of love like she just did. Also, I'm not aware of a single person who'd wanna date me, where did she get that from?! Not that it matters, I've got my eye on Cairo already too much to care about other possible love interests.

Then again, I wonder; is this just her being extremely good at acting? Does she even mean anything she's saying right now? I highly doubt she loved me since she first met me, she was so unfriendly to me on my first day. So everything else might be a lie as well. Maybe I should investigate other love interests for myself.

No, I have to stop thinking like that. She might not be in love with me, but she appreciates me dearly. For now, that should suffice.. right?

As if she could sense my insecurity, Cairo's hand slowly wanders under the table until she met my hand, which lays on my upper thigh. Surprised, I look at her. Her eyes maintained on my family, but she gives me a small glance while smiling at me.