Something In The Orange

Chapter Twenty-Five

It was currently 12:30pm. we were laying in bed all snuggled up, just talking and being goofy. Just us. "So are you going home for Thanksgiving break?" He asked and I took a deep breath.

I haven't so much as even texted or called my mom since I got here, and I have a lot of reasons for that. My mom ruined her marriage, which in turn, ruined the relationship me and D had with our dad, and then she favorited D over me all my life and nothing I ever did was good enough. That's why I've been trying to rebuild a good relationship with my brother; as for my mom, coming to college was my escape from her. That's why neither one of us have really tried contacting each other.

I shook my head, "I don't know... Are you going home?" I switched the conversation around to him. "Actuallyyy," He lingered. "Declan invited to come with you guys." My eyes widened.

HE WHAT.

"Oh," I said, swallowing hard. "I was hoping you'd be okay with it," He explained, starting to rub my ear, while my head was laying on his chest. "Sounds like it's going to be an interesting holiday week," I laughed. 

I couldn't help but think about growing up and how hard it was for me, between losing my dad, my mom always being so hard on me, babying my brother, and having such high expectations that I could never meet. I never had time to just be a kid or a teenager. I never had friends, never went out, always stayed home and studied, making sure I had to reassurance that I would make it into this school. I could be myself, reconnect with my brother, and just start over with a life of my own.

I miss my dad. So much. But he hasn't contacted us since my mom won the court battle back when we were in middle school. I don't even know if he's still alive. Who knows.

I felt the tears welling up in my eyes, trying to blink them away, but I failed as one fell down my face, onto his chest. He sat up, pulling me up with him. I quickly wiped my eyes, before looking at him. He caressed my cheek with his thumb, holding my face. "What's wrong. If you don't want me to go, I won't." I shook my head, "No, I do. It's a story for another time," I smiled. He seemed concerned, but let it go.

Thank god.

We just got together, the last thing I want to burden him with is my traumatizing past, which I'm sure is opposite of what Declan has described his as. 

"There's a football game tonight, if you want to go with me, the boys are coming, and I think D is bringing Zoey," He changed the subject. "Sounds fun, as long as we don't fall asleep on the field," I rolled my eyes and he laughed. "No, we'll just come back to my bed." I laughed and he moved a piece of hair behind my ear. "Kiss me," He whispered, meeting my eyes. I smiled, slowly leaning in and planting a small kiss on his lips. "I should go get ready and meet up with Zoey." "Wear something, sexy," He smirked, as I crawled out of bed. "I'll think about it," I laughed, before leaving.

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"Are you sure I look okay?" I questioned Zoey as we walked towards the boys who were standing, waiting on us. "You look hot," She rolled her eyes. I was wearing a Florida jersey, a black shorts, and some panda dunks, my hair was curled, and my makeup simple with some concealer and mascara... I hate it, because I look ugly without more makeup.

We approached the boys and Zoey gave D a quick kiss. "You guys ready?" He asked and we nodded, letting him and Zoey lead the way. I started walking beside of Sage when he placed his hand on my back. "You look good," He whispered, leaning down to my ear. I could feel my cheeks getting hot, my curls bouncing with each step I took. I didn't dare look at him, because I knew what would happen if I did.

I'll jump him right here, right now, do not try me.

Our little moment was broken up when I heard someone clear their throat, I looked behind us to see Aiden and Max. I quickly stepped over, putting some space between me and Sage, and he was smirking. 

He knew they were behind us.

We finally got to the row where we were sitting.

Max, Aiden, Zoey, Declan, Sage, and then me.

Everyone went to their seats, squeezing their legs in for me, why we didn't sit down in order, I don't know.

Men.

"Boobs or butt, because you're getting one or the other," I laughed and Declan fake gagged. "Just go, I'll close my eyes," D made a gross face, leaning back and closing his eyes. I scooted by everyone, tucking in my butt as much as I could, until I got to Sage. I made sure to let it poke out, just enough. I sat down beside me, smirking and he rolled his eyes, smirking back.

Let the game begin.