Roommates with the Bad Boy

Chapter Three-Falling For Me?

-EL'S P.O.V-

I woke bundled up in my silk sheets. 

How did I get here?

Suddenly, realization swept over me. 

Aiden Ryder was living with me.  And I just fainted in front of him.

A deep blush erupted in my cheeks and I was glad no one was there to see it.  But I spoke to soon.

"I knew I was sexy but I didnt know it ws enough to make someone faint."  Said a deep voice coming from somewhere in my room.  I sat up quickly, making my head swirl and ache.  Embarrassment flooded me and the realization of all the pain in my body rushed to me.  My limbs were sore and heavy and I winced as I tried to stand up.  "Oh dont try to hard for me Princess."  Aiden said, his signature smirk plastered on his cocky face.  

"Im not doing anything for you."  I proclaimed, trying to sound tough but it ended up sounding more like a whisper.  

"Well you sure did fall for me." He snickered. "Literally."  I rolled my eyes.  Another blush flowered on my face and I looked down, letting my hair fall to cover my face.

"Wow so original." I retorted as I stood up and straightened out my shirt.  Each of my movements strained.

I padded out of my room but only to turn back around to run back to Aiden.  He sat on my white plush swivle chair and was spinning around in it.  I stopped him and pulled his wrist, looking at the shiny sliver watch he had on.  I glanced at the watch while trying to ingore the tingles that ran up and down my arm as a result of our contact.  Oh shoot.  It was 5:45.  Already?!  God how long was I asleep for?

"Fuck." I murmured as I rushed out of the room.  I zoomed down the stairs, two at a time.  Aiden followed close behind.  As I hurried to the door, I stumbled on one the rugs that decorated the house, sending me hurtling towards the floor.  But before I hit the ground, I felt a pair of strong, muscular arms incircle my waist. "Falling for me again Princess?  You must really love me." He smirked down at me. The touch of his arms sent a fire like sensation through my body, but I quickly pushed him away (even though I really didnt want to).  "Ugh, in your dirty, little wet dreams."  I revolted.  "Only for you babe."  He replied trying to pull me to him again but I quicky pushed him away.  I needed to get the twins.  My poor babies.  How could I have forgotten them?  I wait I know, I was pasted out for who knows how long.  I knew that at this time, Grace would be at the store, preparing and gathering food and supplies for what was menu for tomorrow and Martin would be making sure the pool boys and gardeners were keeping the house up to par.  Leaving me to get the twins.

"Wait where are we going?" Adien questioned as we scurried out the door and climbed into the sparkling silver Range Rover that was parked in front of the other 9 cars that were held in the circle drive. 

"To after school care to pick up the twins." I replied as I turned on the ignition and stepped on the accelerator.

"You have kids?!" He excalimed loudly, his eyes buldging out of his head. 

"NO!" I yelled, appalled at the thought of me having kids.  I was only 16 for god sakes!  "Theyre my little brother and sister!" I explained as we sped down the highway.  Although they might as well have been my kids.  I was the only one that actually took care of them, with the exception of Martin and Grace of couse.

"Oh."  He replied blandly sounding somewhat relieved.  "Then why are you freaking out so much?"

"Because after school care closes at 6 and if im late again to pick them up theyll get kicked out." Id been late for picking them up four times already, the fifth time was automatic expulsion. Harsh of after school care, I know.  But was the highest end school and the waiting list was infinite. I always got a disapproving glare from the owner when I picked up the twins.  We pulled up to the luxurious care center and I told Aiden to wait in the car while I got the kids.

I glanced at my phone as I entered the center. 5:59.  Expecetedly, I got the stare of death from Victoria, the owner.  "5:59. Its only 5:59!"  I exclaimed excitingly.  "You better not give me that smirk and I definately dont want that 'Youve been late, slap on the hand' speech. "  I said as I pointed at her face.  I felt victorious.  They werent going to be kicked out of the care center.  At least not anytime soon.  I quickly checked them out and went into the play room, shooting one last glare at Victoria.

As I walked into the room,  Mason and Julia rushed to my sides.  "Masey! Julie!" I exclaimed as I picked Mase up in my arms and Jules clutched my hand and burried her head in my side as she hugged my leg.  Mase burried his head in the nape of my neck and i giggled as his hair brushed lightly against my neck.  I smiled boldly.  I loved my little babies more then anything in the world.  They were so sweet and pure and playful.

"Can we get ice cream?"  Julie asked as Mase wiggled in my arms with delite and Julie batted her long, brown eyelashes and gave me the biggest puppy dog eyes her innocent face could muster.  She had me wrapped around her little pinky finger.  And I didnt mind.  Mase and Jules were 5 and in their first year of elementary school.  What they called "the big times".  They looked nearly identical and you could tell right away that they were twins.  

"Anything for my favorite little monsters." I teased as I poked them both in the sides as they smiled gleefully at the thought of ice cream, sending them erupting into giggles and rolling on the floor.  I heard a throat clear behind me and I rolled my eyes.

"Pull the stick out of your ass, Vic.  For real you need to chill, we're leaving."  I said expasperated with her attitude.  I pulled the kids off the floor and their laughing subsided into soft snickers.  I knew I shouldnt really cuss infornt of them, but theyd already heard it enough from my father so it was more of a lost cause.

"Well my names not Vic, but id be happy to let you pull the stick out of my ass.  Id like it, and I know you would too."  I whipped around to find Aiden leaning against the door, amusement and mischief glinting in his eyes.  "You wish, pervert.  Keep it PG around my pure, inoccent babies."  I said glaring at him and pulled the twins close to my body, as if shielding them from his dirty mind.  

"Im not a baby."  Mason protested with a stomp of his foot.  "Of course youre not." I agreed, croutching down to his level.  "But big, strong men like you dont eat ice cream." I said very seriously as my eyes stared into his.  Grief and disappointment flooded the sweet hazel eyes of his that got from my mother.  "Thats how they stay big and strong." I added as I poked his stomach a teasing smile etched into my face.

Julie was the only one who caught onto my joke and quickly played along.  "So I guess its just me and El." She said innocently as she took my hand.  Wow.  She was a really good actor for a five year old.  She rolled her eyes dramactially and looked as Mase.  "Shes kidding!" She exclaimed as relief and anger shown on his face.

"You tricked me meanie pants!"  He pointed accusingly at me and I put my hand to my heart, mocking pain.  He looked mad but I could tell he was trying to hide his amusement..  I rolled my eyes and grabbed his hand with my free one.  "Come on, lets go get that ice cream." I said finally as I moved them towards the door.

"This is Aiden." I pointed at him. "Aiden, this is Julia and Mason."  

"Nice to meet yall." He said as he croutched infront of them, taking their hands  and shaking them.  He was trying to act cool but I could see the affection in his eyes.  Huh.  Thats a shock.  Who knew Aiden Badass Ryder had a heart.

"Do you love my sissy?"  Julie asked as I chocked on air, appalled by her question.  But Aiden didnt seem the least bit fazed.  "No." He replied simply with a shurg of his shoulders and a sweet smile.  His eyes flickered to mine but only for a second before his attention was on Julie again.  "Why would you think that?" He asked her, genuine curiosity evident on his face.  Not disguist or replusion.  Just curiosity.

"Youre her boyfriend arent you?"  Julie asked, puzzlement plastering her face. My eyes bulged form my head and my face glowed fire truck red with my embarrassment. "Why else youd you be here?"

"Aiden is going to be living with us for a while.  But in now way are we dating." I scoffed.  "Were not even friends."  I said as I rolled my eyes and made my way towards the exit.  The others following suit.  "But hed be lucky to date me." I added quickly as we climbed into the car and got all buckled up.

"In your dreams Princess." 

If only he knew, that was my dream.