SUMMER TALE (On Hold)

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I took a large sip of my latte savoring the bitter- sweet taste as the five pair of eyes watched me with eagerness, annoyance and impatience. I cleared my throat to have a dramatic effect and to irritate them further, with that I continued with my story of disappearance on the so called fun day leaving the part of acrophobia. I was never a good story-teller, so with a lot of stammering and stating pointless things which had no relation with the current story, I finished my story much to everyone's relief.

"You told your mom Austin is your boyfriend.", Chloe chirped clapping her hands excitedly . Out of all the things I said this girl only remembers the boyfriend part. I shook my head giving her a look of disapproval. I thought they will be furious at me for a long time for my sudden disappearance but it seems I thought wrong they forgave me after giving me nasty glares throughout the story. What can I say? I am un-angriable.

"But I told her the truth after Austin' s torture in the form of my hyper-active mother ended." I said.

"Why did you have to tell your mother that asshole is your boyfriend? " Sebastian said in an aggravated tone, his protective elder brother side coming out.

" Yeah, why did you have to do that? ", Christian backed him up.

" Because.. - I trailed and look around the cafe for I don't know what -.. I wanted revenge. "I finished my sentence in a high pitch voice.

" And did you get your revenge? " Ellie asked.

" If my mother shoving three days worth of food into Austin' s mouth and her nuisance chattering and interrogation for three hours counts as revenge then yes I got my revenge. " I stated proudly.

Everybody in the table watched me with mixture of shock and awe which resulted in my smirk to grow larger.

" He didn't lash out at your mom? "Christian asked with disbelief.

" Nope not even once. "I answered with a grin.

" Your mom is amazing but still you should not have introduce him as your boyfriend " Sebastian said captivated.

" After all she is my mom. "I said with arrogance while trying to take a sip of my latte at the same time which resulted in me spilling the coffee all over my sweater. Time to ruin the smug moment. With few profanities coming out of my mouth I left for washroom while others laughed at my clumsiness and Jaden gave me a look of disgust. I don't like this guy. I don't know why Chloe has to stick her boyfriend where ever she goes?

As I strolled out of the washroom my eyes landed on a fat kid who was eating, no let me rephrase it , who was worshipping a chocolate ice-cream. He facial expressions reflected ecstasy. By seeing him devouring the ice-cream my mouth watered so without wasting any time I skipped to the counter quickly.

"Can I get a chocolate chip cookie dough ice-cream please." ,
I uttered at the same time a familiar voice said,
"One chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.". I looked at the side to find dark orbs looking at me, already.

"Are you following me? "He said.

" Don't flatter yourself. "I scoffed.

" Then why are you always somewhere near the places I go? "He asked eyeing me skeptically.

" I can ask you the same thing Mister and as I said before stop flattering yourself. "I said giving him a cold stare. This guy needs to stop feeding his ego. Why would I follow him? Do I look like psychotic stalker?

Before he could open his crappy mouth the lady behind the counter beat him in it," Sorry to interrupt your talk but there is only one chocolate chip cookie dough. "

" Give it to me. "We said in unison. The lady eyed us with confusion.

" I asked it first. "I said folding my hands around my chest.

" We asked at the same time. "He said in a bored tone.

" Whatever. The ice cream is mine. You don't even seem like a person to eat ice cream. I didn't know bad boys eat ice cream. " I clamped my mouth quickly.

" What did you call me? "He asked giving me a quizzical look.

" No.. Nothing. "I stammered.

" For your information bad boys like me eat ice cream , we are humans too. " He said in a teasing voice.

" So you heard then why were you asking earlier drama queen? "I retorted

" You meant king. "He corrected me.
I was going to disagree with him when the lady cleared her throat to let us acknowledge her forgotten presence.

" There are other flavors too. "She suggested.

But being the stubborn people we made her clear that we want chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream particularly.

" Then you can share maybe. "She recommended.

" Share my ice cream with her.. Never. " Austin voiced my thought with a look of distaste.

" Exactly my thought. "I pointed.

" Then get out of here. "The lady shouted at us irritated. How can she be angry at a cute creature like me? I am not annoying am I?

" Wai.. Wait we will share. "I said meekly, scared that I will rile her up further.

" Speak for yoursel.. "He stopped his sentence when the lady glared at him perilously.

" Okay we will share. "He said in a defeated tone. Austin is not that bad ass, any lady can shut him up, first my mom now her. I don't know why people fear him.

" 5 dollar. "The lady announced before handing us the ice cream. I snatched it before Austin could do it. I began shuffling into my pocket to take out half the money. As I finally found 50 cents I placed 2 dollar and 50 cents in the counter gaily. Austin gave me a flat look and handed 10 dollar to the lady and asked her to keep the change. He picked up my money from the counter and placed it in my hands,
"Keep it beggar. "

" I am not a beggar. "I said offended although kept the money in my pocket. What can I do? I am too lazy to work, I need to save the money.

" Yeah right. "He said sarcastically.

I quickly took out the cover from ice cream and attacked it. Austin saw what I was upto and joined me instantly. Usually I like to eat ice cream slowly, licking it giving my taste buds a ride to heaven but now I was gobbling at as fast as I could. Ignoring the stinging sensation in my sensitive teeth due to the cold ice cream I finished the last scoop with a victorious grin and wiped my mouth with the sleeves of my sweater.

"You are a pig. " Austin said with his nose scrunched up.

" Tell me something I don't know. "With that I made my way back to my friends who were all eyeing me with questioning looks.

" What? "I asked aloud.

" So you and Austin.. "Ellie drawled teasingly.

" Fake boyfriend or real? " Chloe said nudging me wiggling her eyebrows suggestively while Seb and Christian glared at me. Another explanation. Why am I always stuck in awkward situations?