Tainted Wings

T-W-E-N-T-Y F-O-U-R

The scrambling in the dormitory building woke me up earlier than I originally woke up on a Saturday. Through my obscured vision the clock read 8am. I brushed my teeth then showered. I wore casual sweatpants and a tee shirt. I rolled out my suitcase after taking a once over of my room. It served me well.

I spotted the others at the schools courtyard and made my way to them. Zora and Zainab spoke animatedly between each other and Alystair leaned lazily against his suitcase. "You guys are actually on time surprisingly." I spoke as I approached them.

Zora gave me the middle finger.

"So exactly how are we getting there smarty pants?" Zainab asked. "We're gonna drive to the airport where the jet will be waiting for us and my mother's PA will bring your car back here cause he is doing business around here." I shrugged. Zainab rose her eyebrow at me, "okay rich boy." I tsked in response. "So who is driving?" I asked and we all turned our heads to Alystair. Bright minds think alike. His scowl deepened but he made no effort to disagree. We rolled our bags to Zora's Porsche cayenne in the parking lot and loaded in our bags. She tossed the keys to her brother. He caught them and turned on the ignition. I took the passenger seat and the girls took to the back.

Alystair turned the steering wheel with one hand as he was reversing and I couldn't help it. He looked sexy when he drove. His face, unwelcoming yet so beautiful. "That's sexy as hell." I muttered. He glanced at me briefly in confusion. "Have i ever told you, you look sexy when you drive Alyss?" I voiced louder just for him to hear and teased him. I laughed faintly when he looked out the window so I couldn't gauge his reaction.

We got to the airport quickly and i led the way to the jet as the others trailed directly behind me. We got to the jet and my mother's two bodyguards stood on either side. Zora and Zainab had a mini photoshoot when we boarded the plane. I took my seat next and Alystair sat across from me. We took off in no time and made our way for home.

The plane landed after a few hours and we all woke up from the mini nap we took. The cars were waiting to take us home as soon as we landed. We all got into the v class and made our way home. The moment we crossed a specific turn i knew we were near. "Is your mom strict?" Zainab asked me and i thought about it. "She's something that's for sure. You'll have to see for yourself." The house came into view as i said that. I didn't think i'd miss it this much. A neighbourhood for the affluent. My house sat atop a hill at the very end. The driveway remarkably larger that the other wealthy houses in the area. It was clear as day my mother took inspiration from Italy and Spain when she built it. The size stood out to me especially since I've been cramped up in my dorm.

"Woah." Zora breathed out. The security let us through the gate and the driver parked and offloaded our bags with help from the staff.

"Romen!" I smile made its way on my face as i heard destiny's loud voice. She ran up to me and hugged me. I picked her up and spun her around. I truly did miss her. My day one. "I couldn't wait for you to come back." She exclaimed. She let go of me and introduced herself to the others. "Hi guys I'm destiny, don't believe everything my brother told you about me cause i can tell you now it's just lies. All men do is lie." Zainab and Zora lunged over in laughter and i could already tell they're going to get along. As soon as she registered Alystair she ran up to him and engulfed him in an involuntary hug and he pat her head. I looked back at Zainab and Zora in surprise and it looked like we all shared it. "I'm so glad you came." He smiled softly at her. By the looks of it Alystair and my sister are friends?

Shocking.

I showed everyone their rooms as there are spare ones. For the first time in my life I didn't appreciate that. I wanted Alystair with me. Fortunately his room is right across mine, deliberately of course. The sound of my mother's singing made its way into the house, she just came back home. We walked downstairs and caught her swaying her hips weirdly to her own voice. She paused when she saw us. "My boy did you get taller what are they feeding you that side? Did the ingredients change?" She examined me and I went i to hug her. "I missed you too mom." She looked behind me. "Pleasure to meet you Mrs Abarra." Zora greeted first and my mom went to her side. "Nonsense call me Yemora." Zora and Zainab smiled in return.

"And you, your Romens boyfriend." She moved over to Alystair and stood in front of him. "No mam we're just friends." She shook her head at that. "Pity, from what he told me i thought you were." She wiggled her eyebrows at me and i groaned. "You told your mom about me?" His voice was so low I wouldn't be able to make out what he said if all my attention wasn't zoned in on him. No words needed to be said. If i spoke anymore I'd rat myself out. I couldn't tell whether he was teasing me or not. Then again you could never tell anything when it came to Alyss.

"If i help you bake will you tell me what he said?" Alystair proposed to my mom. I raised my eyebrow in confusion. How did he even know. As soon as i saw destiny's sheepish smile i knew the culprit.

My mom turned back to me in excitement, "wow i like him Romen if you stop being friends i will invite him back myself." Alystair let out a genuine smile. It warmed my heart to the point I had to look away.

Nighttime came quicker than expected after we all settled back in. I took a shower and put on grey sweatpants and a loose top. I took to my bed in a daze. I was content with the way things were now. My closest friends with me under the same room and Alystair. Right across from me. I turned on my side towards the door. I wonder who he was behind closed doors. Would he let me in? Alystair is a man of many facades. It's hard to tell them apart. But in the very few moments I saw the real him, I desired him so painfully it hurt to think about. The kiss we shared, it meant nothing to him but a part of me liked to remain delusional. The way he trailed my scars was more intimate than anything I've experienced. Even fucking around couldn't come close. That night I thought I'd break. The only person I've ever allowed to see them let alone touch them. I could stlll feel the gentleness he showed to me, the feeling of his lips against mine. It hurt to think that it all meant nothing to him.

But if the only way i can have him is as a friend i will shove my feelings down my throat. It will always be better than not having him at all.

A/N

I love them soo much :(

It's gonna get interesting from now on I promise