Shadows & Stars

Chapter 6: Don't let go.

***Friday, before the party.***

~Alexander's POV.

Me and my mom are spending a lot of time together. The only times we aren't together are when I am at school or at football practice. She is back permanently after a 2 year work trip in England with the family so she wasn't alone. 

This morning I woke up immediately thinking of that guy. I don't get why my head is so crazy over him. It was a nice sunny day today, but I'm not Alexander without my heavy attire and winter layering. I put on black sweat pants and a white shirt paired with my white sneakers. I styled my hair, brushed my teeth and headed to school in my black Audi R8. Like I said, I go to a rich school and my car is still one of the cheapest ones there. 

It's the first Friday since school started and today was the head boy and head girl election. My friends forced me to apply. I don't even know why. I hate talking to people, so if I win it's going to ruin my nonchalant act. Everyone gathered in the school hall and sat down. Our head teacher was the one calling out the 2 names. As always, Lady's first. "Head girl of 2024 is...Jessica Crowdy!" Everyone cheered, especially the boys. "And head boy of 2024 is...Alexander Deveraux!" My heart sank. Everyone cheered for a while. I'm happy I won, but now there's a lot more attention to me then there already was. 

I guess you could say that I have gotten quite lucky in life. I have a wealthy family, I'm football quarter back and I've just been selected Head boy. I do think there are more deserving people for the spot as Head boy, but I'm not complaining. My friends cheered me on all throughout the day and Eli invited me to a party on Saturday. He's bringing Chris as well. I decided to go, cuz any chance to stay away from my father and brother is a straw Ill pull. 

When I got home I saw my mother and father waiting for me at the front door. My mother was the first to speak. "Alexander! Congratulations, I'm so proud of you!" "Thanks mom." I smiled. "Congratulations Alex, I'm proud of you." A smile slipped on my father's face. Is my father actually proud of me for once in his life? After they congratulated me I went to my room. Everyone's Instagram story's had my face on them with the words, 'congratulations' or 'best head boy ever!' I only reposted a few then fell asleep. 

It was time to get ready for the party and I through on black cargo's with a white shirt that had a Gucci design on it. I paired it with white Nike sneakers. Me, Eli and Chris arrived at the house around the same time. There was music blasting and people every were. We entered the house and people were dancing, drinking and making out. A guy even through up outside. 

My eyes scanned through the house and someone caught my eye. A guy who was wearing extremely short pants and a crop top? Why would a guy wear a crop top? I stared at him for a little while then my heart sank. It's the guy...The one I cant get out of my head! He walked to the kitchen and this time I couldn't let him go. 

I followed him, slightly feeling like a perv. "Hey there." I spoke toward him. He turned to me and I fell for him all over again. Why is his face so fucking perfect? "Hey you." He spoke. Without realizing I stared at him for a while. "Hello?" He snapped trying to get my attention. Before I could speak, there was a loud scream in the living room. "Don't touch me!" Then the the guy who shouted, poured his drink all over that Lucas guy who invited Eli. 

The most perfect guy I've ever seen rushed after the one who shouted. About 5 minutes passed, I was still in disbelief that he was at this party. When he entered the house again, I had to make things happen before another interruption. 

I walked over to him. "There you are." I spoke, appealed at his presence. "Oh hi. Sorry for storming off, I just needed to help my..." I put my finger on his lips shutting him up. "Come." I demanded. 

I took him outside to my car and opened the door for him. He got in, no questions asked. I went around to my side and got in. We sat there for a moment staring at each other. I guess it must've been awkward for him because he broke the silence. "This is a nice car." I didn't reply. I just continued looking into his eyes. Fuck he's making me crazy.

"Are you going to say something?" He asked breaking my focus. "Sorry I was just admiring your face." I spoke in a soft tone. He let of a smile that made me numb. "Tell me, why did you come with me to my car?" I asked curiously. "What do you mean?" He frowned. "Stop that, you're gonna get wrinkles above your eyes." I demanded. He stopped frowning but started smiling again. I cant deal with this anymore! I don't know why I like him so much!

"I don't know why I came with you to your car...Something about you just seems so mysterious. I'm trying to figure you out." His face went into focus. I stared at him again. We were soon interrupted by a knock on the window. It was some girl. He got out and waved me goodbye. I sat there and watched him leave. Oh shit I never got his name! I jumped out of my car and tried finding him but couldn't. I said I wasn't gonna let him go when I saw him again...

I drove to my house deep into my thoughts. When I got home I parked my car in the garage and went to my room. It's only 10 pm so I changed into comfortable clothes and went down stairs to watch a movie. My mom came down in her PJ's and joined me on the couch. "You're home early, I thought you'd be going on till late." She smiled at me. "No I wasn't feeling it." Once again she read my mind. "What's wrong honey. You look down." She stared in wonder. "Yeah I'm mad at myself." I mumbled.

"Tell me what you're mad about?" Her soft voice warmed me up. "You know that guy I bumped into?" "Yeah." Interest flooded her face. "He was there." "Really! Oh tell me everything! Did you speak to him? Tell meee!!" She begged. "Yeah I did...Well I wouldn't consider it talking though." "Why not?" She stared. "Well I took him to my car and I just stared at him, with amusement. I couldn't stop looking at his face. He tried to make conversation but I just wanted time to pause. And mom...When he smiled! My stomach swirled with a million butterflies." "Awe you have a CRUSH!!!" She yelled.