"Sorry ,bruh"Diana says, her voice softening."You seem to have developed feelings for Effie."
Cane nods in agreement,
"yeah,Kyls ,we knew something was up the day we left you two alone in the house"Keisha chimes in,"You guys spent an entire movie night together. We should've seen this coming".
Brayden adds,"and now, she's...a Barcelona fan.Your rival."
Kylie shakes his head, attempting to deflect. No,no, it's not like that. I just ... Appreciate her passion.
Diana raises an eyebrow.
"Appreciate? Bruh!, you've been gazing at her like a lovesick puppy since halftime.Cane chuckles."You can't deny it Kyls, you're hooked."
Keisha's tone turns sympathetic"we get it,Kylie. It hurt's to know she's on the opposing side."
Brayden places a reassuring hand on Kylie's shoulder."But we've got your back ,mate. Through thick and thin ... and rival romance's they all sarcastically wink at Kylie causing him to chuckle as he's not one who gets too emotional when comes to a girl.
"At least you know how Tariq felt when you let Keisha lip kiss you on your birthday." A familiar voice says , slicing through the conversation.
The group turns to face the speaker and Kylie's eyes widen in surprise."Noah!Keisha exclaims her voice tinged with unease.
Tariq's older brother Noah steps his dark green eyes narrowing at Kylie looking straight into his eyes as they are both 6'4 in height.
"Long time no see, Kylie,"Noah says ,his tone dripping with sarcasm."I see you're still collecting Kisses from taken girls."
Kylie's face flushes as he recalls the birthday incident."Noah that was just a friendly —"
"Save it, Kylie,"Noah interrupts,his gaze flicking to Keisha."You think a 'Friendly' kiss from my brother's ex is okay ? You're either really brave or really stupid."
Brayden steps forward,his voice firm"Hey ,Noah, back off .That was just a friendly harmless birthday kiss,thus your brother being playing around with other girls despite being in a relationship with Keisha back then!"
Cane Chimes in,"Yeah, don't make it more that it was."
Noah's glare lingers on Kylie before shifting to Keisha.
"You moved on quickly Keisha. Guess you're really over Tariq."
Keisha's eyes drop,her voice barely above a whisper."Noah, please... Let's not do this here.""Just cut the fuss,Noah!and get back in the car!"Effie exclaims,her voice firm but laced with frustration.
Noah's glare lingers on Kylie for a moment before he turns to Effie.
"Pardon me,"Effie continues,her tone rising,"I don't know what this argument is about and Frankly, I don't wish to know. I just want to go home."
Effie's words trail off as she grabs Noah's arm, urging him toward the parking lot."Come on,Noah, let's go Effie insists her voice growing louder.
Noah hesitates,then shrugs! Off Effie's grip and walks towards the car.
As they depart, Kylie's gang
Is left in suspense, exchanging uneasy glances"Well,that was awkward,"Brayden breaks the silence.
"Definitely didn't expect Effie to intervene,"Cane adds.
Keisha's brow furrows."wonder what's going on between Noah and Effie."
Diana leans in "And what's with Noah's beef with Kylie?"
Kylie shakes his head ,his eyes still fixed on Effie's retreating figure." No idea,but I think Effie just saved me from a confrontation."
As they ponder the mystery, Kylie can't help but feel drawn to Effie's boldness.
As Effie and Noah drive away,the tension between them is palpable.
"Noah! what was that about?"Effie asks,her voice still firm but laced with concern.
Noah's jaw clenches."Just drop it Effie ,it's none of your business."Effie's eyes narrow at Noah." You're my cousin Noah, I care about you. Now hurry up and tell me what's cutting between you and Kylie?"
Noah's gaze remains fixed on the road."Kylie thinks he's so perfect,but he's not.
He's just a Chelsea fan boy who thinks he can steal anyone's girl."Effie's expression softens."This ain't about Kylie, it's about Tariq and Keisha, isn't it?"
Noah's silence confirms Effie's suspicion.
"Come on ,Bro. Tariq is way over that he has moved on and Keisha is happy let the past be the past."Noah's grip on the steering wheel tightens"You don't understand Effie, you are always defending those Chelsea fans."
Effie places a reassuring hand on Noah's shoulder" I'm defending love and happiness and nothing more.
The conversation fades into an uncomfortable silence.
"Ugh!,Noah , you're so stubborn,"Effie says with a sigh. " But anyway let's talk about something more pleasant ... Like Kylie"
"Have you seen,those piercing blue eyes? They're like the ocean on a sunny day.And that chiseled jawline? forget about."Effie's hands gesture dramatically.
"And his hair? Shiny Black, perfectly cut in the sides and a bit on top not to mention,his stubble and sideburns so fine, it's like he just rolled out of bed looking flawless."
Noah rolls his eyes, but Effie continues.
"And that athletic build?Those broad shoulders?How I wish he could envelope me in a long lasting hug ,issh!
He's like a walking Adonis."
Effie giggles"I swear,Noah! Kylie's got that that whole ' tortured soul' vibe going on. You know brooding eyes,Sharp cheekbones...the works."
Noah shakes his head,but a hint of amusement flickers on his face.
"Effie! Stop drooling over Kylie,"Noah teases.
Effie playfully hits Noah's arm."Hey someone's got to appreciate perfection,"Effie says with a grin.
As Effie continues to gush about Kylie,Noah can't help but chuckle.
It goes on for the rest of the drive till they reach home, have dinner and finally got to sleep.Effie Paige appears to have feelings for the well known
Kylie Slade's
She bragged about his beauty for a long time till they reached home 🙃😂
Noah!had no option but listen to her nonstop words 😂🤣
Luckily she didn't have a photo of him on her phone or did she🙄🤔?
Regardless she's indeed head over heels with a Chelsea fan.#Sport drama/romance
#rival hearts
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SECRET HEARTBEATS (COMPLETED)
RomanceWhen two stubborn souls collide, their secrets and ego ignite a fiery tag of war. Each refusing to yield to the allure of love.But as their paths continue to cross,the secret heartbeats they hide within ,threaten to upend their carefully constructed...