Kennedy's point of view;
The next day ~
I didn't wear makeup today... Wasn't feeling it. It's going to be a first in years. Makeup is definitely a security blanket for me.
My brother had soccer practice early so he was already out of the house. So it was just me and Brandon leaving in the morning. Selena sleeps in every morning, missing her first period.
The car ride was somewhat silent.
Brandon and I only have small talk when we're together. We keep it casual and on the surface. He's awkward, but a better step-sibling than his sister. He has a chill nature that I like.
"Our parents are going to Florida. Are you excited like I am?"
"Well.. I suppose. A week with just us in the house I feel like it's going to be hectic"
"I was thinking we go out?" His bold statement made me quiet. What was I suppose to say? Sorry I cant, I'm kinda dating Xavier?
Yes Kennedy 🙄 this is not difficult.
He adds "As friends... " my heart relaxed tremendously.
"Yeah of course"
"I know we don't really hang out and I think we should. We're related now"
"I get it. That's sounds chill"
I saw him smile from my peripheral.
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Xavier's pov;
After school I had practice and guess who said she'll watch me ? Ohhhh Kennedy😏💕
I fuck with her heavy💯👌
She sat in the bleachers with the other girlfriends. She put her earphones in and watched me. She so naturally beautiful😍 none of these girls touch her to be honest.
"Kennedy?" My boy Frankie looks where my eyes lingered.
"Yeah... My girl" his face dropped while his eyes went big.
I look at him and he pats my shoulder "you might have game after all"
I smirk already knowing I do "what makes you say that?"
"I know a few other people who tried to get at her and she shot them down" I didn't realize how many guys tried🤔😒
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Kennedy's point of view
Xavier asked me to come to his baseball practice today.. I mean I have nothing else to do. To be honest I didn't want to go home to a empty house or My darling step sister.
When I first got here I smiled at the girls that were already here but they just looked at me. Then one asked who I was here with and I told her Xavier.. One laughed, one widened her eyes, and one looked at me up and down.. I just put my headphones in and watched who I was here for.
Girls smh.
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In two hours I've watched him bat home runs, pitch strikes, and run like speedy Gonzales. This is HIS sport. I can see his face changes when he steps on the field. It's his aspiration.
I guess practice was over cause the guys went to get water then their bags. Xavier talked to the coach before he got his bag. I took out my earphones as he started walking over to me.
"I wonder if he's fucked her yet?"
"Most likely. I mean come on, it's Xavier"
"Yeah ur right. It takes him 30 minutes to get in ur pants"
"I feel bad for her if she thinks he's gonna be with her"
"Xavier never dates."
"Poor new girl. She doesn't even know what's in store for her"
"She's pretty too"
"No. She isn't."
"I think so"
"She's fucking ugly"
Hmm..
I believe they wanted me to hear them... I heard them loins and clear.
I heard the girls in back of me say"ooo here he comes" then they be quiet
"How was I ?" He smiles.
"Can we just get out of here?" I say getting up walking down the bleachers walking past him.
"Hey!" He says catching up to me"what's the matter?" He grabs my arm lightly making me turn to face him.
"A little warning would have been nice" I say
"About what?" He thought about it for second then sighed"did those bitches say something to you?"
"Not directly"
"..... So is this the time where you say you don't want to talk to a man whore?"
*a man whore isn't a man. He's still a little boy. Fyi
"I have a question. I want the truth"
"Okay.." He shifted
"How many girls have been to ur practice ?" I searched in his eyes to see if I can tell if he's about to lie.
"... Just you"
"Why?"
"Because no other girl I talked to ever cared about what I do."
"One more"
"Okay.." He shifted again.
".... Do you think I'm pretty?" My insecurity snuck it's way into my mind and I couldn't help it. He frowned.
"Why are you asking me that?" His frown and tone of voice made him seem mad I was asking such an absurd question.. Maybe it was but I couldn't help it. I bite my lip and shrugged. His features softened and he pulled me in a hug.
"Pretty isn't the word I would use.. Beautiful. You are beautiful to me Kennedy" the breath I held onto finally came out and I was relived. A smile came across my face
"Thank you" I whispered looking up to him as he looked down at me
"I'm sorry. I smell like a dirty hamper"
"It's okay" he let me go and we started walking to his car. His left hand slipped into my fingers as his right hand squeezed water from his sports bottle to his mouth.
"Good practice King !" Frankie yells from the parking lot 20 feet away from us
"Thanks bro !" He flashed his famous smile😍 he looked at me and flexed his eyebrows up"so cheerleading huh?" He smirked
"Yup" I smiled
"I kinda knew it. Ur biceps are hard as hard as a rock"
"Haha, been cheering all my life"
"And now ur gonna cheer for me.... Privately" he smirked looking ahead as we walk
"I mean I guess" I played it off like I didn't want to
"You guess? That's kinda mean"
"Are ur feelings hurt?"
"Yes" he pouted
"I'm sorry. I'll cheer for you"
"Only me.." He looked at me
"Yes, only for you Alexander"
"Damn. She called me Alexander... It must be real" he said jokingly
"I like ur name" I admit
"To be honest, you and my mom are the only people I let call me that"
"Ahh. I feel special"
"You are princess" he squeezed my hand then winked at me. I blushed💕
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