The Boy Next Door

Chapter Fourteen: Swimmer's Body

It was Monday.  

      "One more week, then it's winter break. One more week." I mumble to myself, as I enter the campus.

I see Jason and his group of friends in the corner of my eye, with his wet hair, with his default outfit, which he picks out when he's late for training.

Why do I even know that?

I get to class and I can barely focus, for some reason Jason decided to switch seats and sit in front of me. 

But I try to focus anyway, and take down notes. Until he turned around and said

       "Hey Celia? It's a week before winter break, wanna make plans?"

I look up at him and notice his face turning slightly pink. "It's not like it's just gonna be us, I mean Miranda and Jude would come too." He blurts out slightly embarrassed.

Which made me smile for some reason.

       "Sure, that's if Miranda can get a break."

      "I guess." He said slightly disappointed.

Which sorta made me laugh a bit.

    "I'm kidding. Of course she'd get a break, it's gonna be her winter break too."

     "Nice, let's plan it later then." He said with a wide grin on his face, while turning his back to face the front.

I swear this boy is always so happy. It's adorable.

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The day ended quickly, but the week ended even quicker. It was Friday, the last day of school, before winter break.

We told Miranda and Jude about the whole winter break plans thing, and decided on going snowboarding. But we have to wait till Jude gets back from his trip to NY for a school thing, he left earlier this morning. Jude's smart like that.

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I went straight home after school.

 I got a text from Miranda saying to either cook or order something for dinner, cause she's gonna get home really late.

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So I ordered some pizza and chicken wings. Around 10 minutes later, someone knocked on the door. When I opened the door I saw Jason with wet hair, shivering.

      "Holy shit! Jason?! What were you doing?! It's raining!" I asked as I pulled him into the apartment.

      "I couldn't find my keys so I was going around looking for them thinking I dropped them somewhere. Then I remembered they're on my side table. Do you guys have our spare? Cause the landlord is out, so I can't get the other spare keys there." He said through his chattering teeth.

      "Yeah, I guess. Hold on, I just have to ask Miranda where they are." I said while handing him a towel.

      "Where is she?" He said still shivering and chattering.

      "She's getting home late, not sure if it's school or work. Anyway I just ordered pizza and chicken wings, want some choco-fee while waiting?" I asked while moving around the kitchen and living room trying to clean up a bit.

      "Yes please, if it's not too much trouble."

      "Why so formal?" I ask teasingly. "Anyway, I just texted Miranda asking about the spare keys. What do you wanna do while waiting for the food?"

      "I'm good any, I'm still freezing so yeah," 

      "Wanna watch a movie?"

      "Sure, what though?"

      "How about Lilo and Stitch?" 

      "Sure, why not. Disney throwback." He said trying to grin and laugh through his chattering teeth.

      "Or maybe you should shower first, you might catch a cold. I can wash you clothes while you shower"

      "You sure? Won't it be weird?"

      "Really Jason? Your worrying that it would be weird now when I was the one who helped you do the laundry when Jude wasn't there" I said teasingly 

      "Fine, I get it. I'll leave it to you then" He said while laughing and grinning teasingly at the same time.

He came out with nothing on but a towel which made my face burn with embarrassment , which didn't make any sense I mean it's perfectly normal for a swimmer to be topless right? I handed him his washed clothes and realized he was a bit pink, although I'm not sure if it was the hot shower or the whole half naked situation we were in. Probably the hot shower.

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Around the part when Nani was looking for a job. Our pizza and chicken wings arrived, so we ate while watching.

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      "What is it? Is there something on my face?" I asked as I noticed Jason glancing at me a lot.

      "Nothing, it's just that you usually tear up at this part."

      "I do not!" I say defensively and nudge him in the shoulder.

      "Yeah you do. You get really sad about Lilo's side comments and about Ohana." He said teasingly 

      "Whatever. I do not." Even though deep down inside I knew what he was talking about.

      "It's all right, I get it." He said moving an inch closer and grabbing a box of tissues.

By the time the movie ended my nose was red and stuffy from crying. I checked my phone and saw a message from Miranda saying that she wouldn't be able to make it home tonight, and that she has the key to Jason's place, so he should just sleepover for the night.

      "Hey Jason, Miranda said your sleeping over, cause she has the keys to your place and isn't gonna make it back by tonight."

      "Oh okay then, I'll just stay here you have a pillow?" He said kinda awkwardly.

      "Yeah sure, go get one in my room." I say while cleaning up."Stop being so awkward it's creeping me out, be normal idiot!" I said with a laugh, while throwing a pillow at his face.

      "Hey! What was that for?!" He said while laughing "I'll get you back for that!" Then he ran straight for my room and came back with all my pillows saying "You ready?"

     "Set!" I said with a laugh and while reaching for a pillow.

     "Go!" We both shouted simultaneously.

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Sorry if this chapter was a mess. I hope you still enjoyed it though, and tell me how it was.  :)

I'm not sure if you got the ending but they basically ended with a pillow fight.

Thank you for supporting me until now it means a lot. 

Stay happy!

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