My Step Brother is a Lover©

8- The Gardener

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8- The Gardener

My head ached the moment I opened my eyes. My body was tangled with someone else and when I looked up, Lloyd was still in his deep slumber, looking all adorable with his long lashes brushing across his cheek bones. Ugh! Why does his parents had to make him? His arm was around me as I was pressed up against his chest like some kind of cuddly stuff toy and that's when I realized that Lloyd crashed down on my bed and slept with me last night.

I hate to wake him up but I shoved his body off my bed as he dropped down on the floor with a loud thump and he groaned out loudly. Sorry not sorry... 

"Fuck." I heard him mutter and I smirked. Good. I looked over my phone and it was already afternoon. Damn! We've been sleeping for almost twelve hours since we came back from the club; I also have a missed call from warren two hours ago, I have to call him back later.

"What are you doing down there Lloyd?" I peered down over my mattress jokingly and he glared at me.

"Someone decided to push me off while I was sleeping peacefully," he said bitterly, pushing his self up and stretching out his arms and legs. I tended to gaped but shook my head immediately before he noticed.

"Oh, sorry I'm everywhere when I sleep," I bit my bottom lip and smiled, he shook his head and ran his hand through his bed head which looked oh-so sexy.

"I hope you'll always act around like how we were at the club last night," he mumbled but I fully heard it, snapping my gaze at him.

"You remember! Great." I said sarcastically as I scrambled out of bed. "I thought you completely forgot because you've been wasted last night," I said.

"I don't forget when I'm drunk," he scoffed, dropping back down on my bed and snuggling under the covers.

"Well lucky you," I said lowly, making my way towards the bathroom. I jumped when I saw my reflection on the mirror. Shit. My face looked like a construction zone.

Luckily the mirror didn't crack or shatter as my make up was smeared all over my eyes and I look like a raccoon. How could Lloyd look at me in the morning? Doesn't he get scared? Anyone would get out and run if they see this face in the morning. I grabbed my makeup remover and wiped my face free from makeup before washing my face and brushed my teeth cause my mouth taste bitter and nasty from the alcohol last night, or this morning, whatever is which.

I stepped outside and Lloyd was still sprawled on my bed like this is his room and he can sleep here, I shook my head and ignored him, I'll deal with him later, walking over to my closet to change my slutty clothes Cynthia made me wear.

What happened last night was amazing and I could've sworn he was almost banging me right in the middle of the club with all the grinding and dry humping but that was it because I swore to myself that it will never happen again and I had a good time last night, everything goes back to normal and I'll continue to push him away start of as today.

I took off my bralet top and shorts, wearing on a loose fitting shirt and beach shorts before I entered my room and kick him out.

"Lloyd. Get the hell out of my room." I stood by my bed, shaking his arm so sleeping beauty could wake up. He twisted around and pulled down my wrist, causing me to fall on top of him, wrapping his arms around me as he moaned. Uh no. I'm not your cuddly bear.

"Let go!" I struggled under his grasp but he didn't and started nuzzling my cheek. Ew! He still smells like alcohol from last night and its nasty as hell. "You stink." I pushed away and that's when he let go of me.

He sat up on my bed with his eyes half open as he smirked, sniffing himself and scrunching his nose. Yeah, you smell like garbage.

"I'm not too bad," he sniffed his arm pits and I gagged. This is disgusting and I can't believe he slept here on my bed. Damn I have to spray febreeze in here.

"Yeah you're too bad! Go take a shower or something," I said as I started fixing my bed. Lloyd stood up and when I thought he was leaving, he was lazily walking towards my bathroom. Oh no you're not!

I rushed up to him and turned him around, kicking him out the door.

"But I have to take a piss," he whined as I shoved him out which is hard because he's almost twice my size with all muscles and I'm just glad he's not fighting me or else I would've been pushing a steel or worst.

"Take a piss in your room, it's next door," I finally managed to get him pass my door and before I shut the door, I pressed my lips in a thin line. "And take a shower, you need it." Slamming the door shut, I continued to fix my room since its been messy for the past week I've been here.

I don't have much of a hang over and if Lloyd does, he's good at hiding his after sickness because he was acting like he wasn't wasted last night and today was just another day, he's just a bit more weird tyan normal, that is.

That reminds me, I have to check up on Cynthia because I don't know what happened to her since I left and kinda ditched her too so I feel kinda bad for abandoning my best friend.

I grabbed my phone and searched for her name through my contacts when I passed by Warren's nam. Should I call him first or my best friend...? Cynthia. I pressed her number and waited as the line ring.

"Lexie!" She giggled. Is she still drunk? Well duh!

"Uhm hi... Are you okay?" I asked curiously then I heard more giggling through the speakers.

"Yeah I'm fine, why'd you ask?" She said before another fit of giggle came.

"Who're you with?! Are you with Hunter? Am I interrupting something?" I had to make sure because that would just be a bad trip if I cut off their fun.

"Yeah I'm with Hunter and no you're not interrupting," she replied and breathed out relieved.

"Hey Lexie!" I heard Hunter greet out and I rolled my eyes. This two are like the perfect couple, they barely argue and when they do, it's not for long; they're always happy and it makes me jealous.

"Hi Hunter," I sighed. "What time did you guys leave the club?" I questioned them.

"Er... 6 this morning?" Cynthia answered unsure and my eyes widened. Holy! Even I couldn't stay up that long. Well Cynthia is used to this because the college she went to almost had parties everyday and she's bragging about it to me.

"Have you had any sleep yet?" I asked concerned because Cynthia is like my sister and I had to make sure she's alright.

"Yes mom, we slept for a few hours," she kidded, giggling. "Anyways! Warren seemed to really like you," she added and my heart stopped.

"How so?" Well I like him too. He's normal and is not gonna be my step brother in two months.

"Lexie, I saw you guys last night, you were drinking and dancing like there's no tomorrow. The way he touch you was different, you can't deny that he doesn't have hots for you," Cynthia said and my smile broaden.

"He does?" I smirked.

"Yes! And I wanted to punch him in the face last night cause he's been asking about you while I was having fun with my man." She sneered and I chuckled.

"He was asking about me?" I'm acting all clueless but I know Warren does like me. Or maybe not, maybe he's just putting up a show for me.

"Yes! He was like, 'she doesn't have a boyfriend right?' He was being annoying and when he lost you, he was acting like a lost puppy, going around the club in search for you but he didn't find you, did he?" She explained, I bit my tongue.

"Well he did ask for my number," I pursed my lips, my stomach was being attacked by butterflies.

"Did he call you yet?!" She asked emphatically and I don't know why I was nodding since she can't really see me.

"Yeah, two hours ago," I picked on the edge of my blanket and bit my the corner of my lip.

"What's you guys talk about?!" She's more excited than I am.

"I didn't answer, I was sleeping," I said honestly then I heard her sigh on the other end.

"Bitch sleeps like a bear hibernating." Cynthia whispered lowly but I heard it. My senses are like heightened, I can hear low murmurs or whispers so I better not hear dissin.

"Yes, I was sleeping like a bear," I mocked her and she cussed under her breath, realizing I heard her.

"Go call him back! I've never seen him act like this before Lexie, he's acting all weird since I intro you guys last night," my cheeks heat up in a blush.

"I will," I assured her as I took in a deep breath. "Oh and what will I do with your car?" I asked her.

"Uhm... I'll come pick it up later or ask someone to get it," she yawned and that's my cue to hang up.

"Okay well get some beauty sleep," I told her then another giggle came through. I wonder what they're doing, scratch that. I don't wanna know.

"Kay bye Lexie," then she hung up before I could.

I looked for Warren's name afterwards and my thumb did a little dance as I'm deciding to call him now or not. What if he's busy and doing something? What if he doesn't pick up? What if he's sleeping? What if...? I pressed call anyways.

I waited as the line ring and I felt like hanging up every moment he didn't pick up.

"Hello?" He answered and I let out a relieved breath.

"Hey, it's me Lexie," I said weirdly as my heart thudded against my rib cage. I don't know where this conversation is heading but I'll go see and find out.

"Oh hi! Uh, hey Lexie," he stumbled over his words and I chuckled. Looks like I'm not the only one nervous. "What's up? I called earlier but you didn't pick up," he said and I began to wonder what he might be doing right now. I need to stop wondering!

"Yeah sorry I didn't answer, I was still sleeping," I was grinning like an idiot.

"Right, I could've thought of that," he said in regret. "So how's it going?" Warren asked coolly and I pursed my lips.

"It's going fine, a bit of a head ache but I'm good, how about you?" I replied.

"I'm good... Go out with me." He blurted out the last part randomly and in a rush like he was too scared to ask, wait! He didn't even asked, he just stated like it was a suggestion that I will agree on for sure. My brows rose up and I didn't know what to say next. Uhm...

"Oh?" Was all I could think of.

"Sorry my heads messed up right now," he apologized and I let out a giggle.

"So you didn't just asked me to go out with you, right? Or I heard it completely wrong," I tried to process this in my head and he laughed out nervously.

"Well I did ask you to go out with me," I bit my bottom lip to prevent from smiling and I was again, nodding.

"Uhm..." I thought about it for a moment.

"I had a great time with you last night babe and I want more- I mean I want to know you better!" He stated and what Cynthia said came back to mind. Yeah right, 'want to know you better'.

"Mhmmmm," I hummed.

"So is that a yes?" He asked hopeful and I laughed.

"I never said yes yet," I told him and he sighed. "Well it depends where you're taking me," I flirted.

"Okay well that would be a surprise so if you'd just agree, I guarantee you'll have a good time," he said seductively and my body heat up. That's what players always say.

"If we're going back to the club then no," I pointed it out and he butted in instantly.

"No! I'm not some cheap class man who just brings their date to the club, I promise it would be special," he assured me and my heart beat faster.

"When?" I have to plan this out but I'm ready to agree to go out with him.

"Uhm tomorrow evening?" Confidence was clear in his voice and I smiled.

"Alright, I'll go out with you," I grinned then I heard him say a quiet 'yes!'

"It's a date then," I can imagine him smiling widely and I shook my head. Guys and their prides.

"Do I have to dress up for this date?" I asked curiously and he chuckled.

"Not too formal but yes," he replied. That means I have to unpack my dresses so I could choose one for tomorrow. Wait! Mom and Ben are leaving tomorrow for a week. I'm glad that Warren is here to rescue.

"Alright," I can imagine how this little date will play out tomorrow.

"Oh, and Cynthia asked me to pick up her car," that bitch! Why would she do that and ask Warren?! For all the people she knows! "Do you know where 64 Stonehill crescent is?" He asked me and I squeezed my eyes shut. Shit! I'm not ready to see him, I'm not even dressed up! There were shuffling in the background and I think he's ready to leave.

"Yeah, that's my address, I have her car," I could've drove her car back to her house but I'm too damn lazy to do it and this is where it leads me.

"Oh that's great! I'll be there in ten minutes," the smirk behind his voice was audible and my eyes widen. I can't be ready in ten minutes! What the hell is this nightmare?!

"What?! How far do you live?!" I asked incredulously as I grabbed my concealer and pat it under my eyes, trying to stall him but I'm too late as I heard some door shut and keys were clinking in the background.

"Three blocks away," oh great. He doesn't live that far. "I'll see you in a few," he said before hanging up on me. Shit! Shit! Shit! Fuck! Shit! 

I ran over to my closet and wore on a bra because I wasn't wearing one, tying my hair up in a ponytail and sprinting perfume on my neck and wrist before rushing downstairs. I will kill Cynthia!

I dialled her number again and it took a while before she picked up.

"What?" She bluntly said and I masked on a blank face. Rude much?

"Of all the people in the world. Why the hell would you ask Warren to pick up your car?!" I spat and she laughed at me.

"Relax Lexie, isn't that a good thing though?" She said calmly as she crunched on some chips through the speakers.

"It's a good thing if I'm dressed up but right now, I can be mistaken as a hobo!" I said incredulously and I can sense the smirk on his face right this moment.

"Calm down would you, I doubt he'll notice that you look like a hobo, he likes you." Cynthia tried to make me feel less angst but it didn't help much, making me groan out.

"Why can't you just get your own car!?" I complained and I heard her scoff.

"I'm too hang over to drive," she reasoned and I face palmed myself. "And it's convenient to ask Warren! He's neighbours with Hunter and they're best buds, I'll just drive it tomorrow when we come back to Hunter's loft." Cynthia said an I quirk a brow. Hunter and Warren are friends?! I'm late.

The door bell rang and I rushed to the front door before anyone else could. Fuck! I didn't even get ready because I've spent my ten minutes talking to Cynthia.

"He's here, I have to go," and I hung up before she could say anything else.

I unlocked the door and pulled it open to see Warren in front of me with his hands shoved in his sweatpants and his strong arms were on full view as he was wearing a muscle tank with a smirk on his face. Looks like he just woke up too. We mistakenly have a lot in common...

"Hey Lexie," he took a step forward and gave me a hug, so I had no chouce but to hug back. "Your house is huge," he leaned back and looked over the whole house.

"My mom's house," I corrected him and grabbed the keys of Cynthia's car on the foyer table.

"Right," he grinned boyishly at me and I smiled at him.

"Do you wanna come in?" I stuck my thumb out behind me and he peered inside my house.

"Sure," Warren shrugged, walking inside as I shut the door closed. Why did I let him in again? Wait, I'm not thinking straight!

We walked towards the kitchen to where Henrietta was chopping ingredients for dinner and I smiled at her.

"This is our cook, Henrietta," I told him and his brows rose up in surprise.

"You have a cook?!" He said in amusement and I chuckled.

"My mom," I corrected him again with a giggle and he nodded in understanding. "You want anything? Soda? Juice? Coffee?" I asked, pulling the fridge door open.

"Beer," Warren said and I snapped my attention to him, trying to gauge if he's being serious or not but he laughed. "Awe man! I'm kidding, I can have soda," I breathed out and grabbed two cans of Mountain Dew from the rack, tossing him one.

"Lexie, someone called for," Jeffrey announced as he passed by and I looked at him with my brows puckered.

"Did you tell them I'm busy?" I said.

"I said you were sleeping," he looked around before his eyes landed on me, I nodded. At least he told the truth and I bet it was Max so it doesn't matter.

"That's okay too," I said and he gave me a nod before walking away.

"Who was that?" Warren asked curiously, taking a gulp of his drink.

"Jeffrey, our butler," he gave me a crazy look and I chuckled at his reaction, it's like it was his first time to see a cook and a butler in a house.

"Damn! I can barely hire a person to clean my loft," he mumbled and I smiled at him. Lloyd walked in inside the kitchen and he gave me a sup nod before opening the fridge.

"Let me guess, you're their gardener and pool cleaner," Warren appointed Lloyd and I pursed my lips to prevent from laughing. He thought he was our gardener! That's funny! Lloyd turned around and had a frown on his face as he looked at Warren confused.

"Er... I live here?" He turned his attention to me and I shrugged a shoulder.

"Oh that's great, they let you live here while you're off duty," Warren was still clueless and I let out a fitted laugh.

"Dude, I literally live here," Lloyd said without humour then Warren looked at me skeptically.

"Yeah he does, he's my step brother," I pursed my lips shut after I said it and Warren's face soften as the thought occurred to him.

"No. Our parents are just dating, they're not married." Lloyd corrected me and disagreed but I brushed it off.

"Oh, it makes sense, sorry about that," Warren's lips was pressed in a thin line as he nodded. His phone buzzed and he pulled it out. I'm not trying to pry but I glanced at the screen to look at who's calling. Jared.

"Sup dude?" Warren answered and I didn't eavesdrop. Lloyd was leaning on the fridge door as he looked at me closely, drinking a bottle of water, my eyes locked on his throat as he gulped and I didn't realized I was biting my bottom lip when he grinned at me. "Okay I'll be there soon, bye," and he hung up from his friend.

"Anything wrong?" I asked worriedly and he shook his head.

"My friend is just a bit of a trouble and needs me," he shrugged, taking Cynthia's car keys off the island top. "Well I have to go for now, I'll see you tomorrow babe," he hugged me and pressed a kiss on my cheek that made my tummy sink.

"Yeah, see you," I walked him out the house and closed the door once he entered Cynthia's car. Ugh! Warren makes me feel all tingly!

"See you tomorrow?" Lloyd asked in a curious tone as he appeared behind me and I jumped. He always does that! Scare the shit out of me!

"Uhm yeah, I'm going out with him tomorrow," I looked at him and his brows furrowed deeply.

"Why?" He questioned like it was wrong to go out with Warren.

"Cause he asked me out?" I answered unsure because I'm not sure where he's getting at.

"And you said yes?" His jaw clenched and I raised my brows, nodding slowly while he glared at the door like Warren was still there.

"I did," I said lastly before brushing my shoulders against his purposely which sent electric shocks through my arm before I walked back towards the kitchen. He's just jealous. 

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(A/N) OH! Is Lloyd jealous??? and Warren thought he was a gardenerXD Rubbed him off pretty badly:P And do y'all think Warren just want to get in Lexie's pants or is he serious about her? :E I hoped you can use emojis in wattpad *SMH* Oh and if you didn't know Chanel (Lexie) is a VS angel:) Just and FYI:P 

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