Passion is Toxic

Chapter 19

Bell's POV:

Okaay... his been acting weird since we got back and when he told me he likes m-- then it hit me like a bus he actually told me he liked me. Omg I've been so busy being mad at him that I didn't really process this.

He likes me.

Yeah...But then he told me to forget about it. Then after that he completely sweeps me off my feet in the pool and now he won't eat then he has this gaint grin plastered on his face which I'm assuming can only mean trouble.

I don't think I'll ever understand boys, they say girls are complicated and hard to understand but boys are way worse.

I got up from the chair once I was done with my food. Those salads were so delicious. I don't think I've ever eaten that much salads in my life, I'm so full I feel like a stuffed animal.

When I finally get into my room I change out of my swimsuit and head to the bathroom to take a shower. I really deserve to relax after all this.

Once I was done with my shower I made my way to 'my room' whilst drying my hair using a  fluffy white towel and another wrapped around m body which is resting right above my knees.

Once I entered my room I shut the door,  freely dropped both towels to the ground bypassing body length mirror making my way to the bed which is near the open window and where my bag is.

A thought creeped up in my mind and a smirk formed my face as I walked backwards towards the mirror.  Once I was standing in front of the full length mirror I stared at myself and my smirk stretched even wider.

God I'm hot!  I'm literally checking myself out.

"Isab--?" His all so familiar voice startling me and causing my eyes to widen. Shit I forgot to lock the door I'm so used to not locking the door at my apartment.

I never turned around I just stood their not even bothering to try to hide my naked body.  Our eyes met through the mirrors reflection and for some reason I bit my lip in a very seductive way because lately my body has been deciding to do things without the concernt of my mind.

"I'm sorry I um.. " he said his voice trailing off and sounding somewhat breathless. I could see the lust in his eyes.  I never said a word, we kept our eyes locked for a few more minutes.

He shook his head and walked out. I stood frozen for a minute then a chukle escaped my lips I've never seen someone drool over a naked body that much... to an extent that he seemed confused especially when he was walking out.

After putting on my clothes I laid on the back with my eyes closed starting to drift into my sleep until my phone started buzzing on the night stand. Her loudly might I add.  I groaned feeling not so happy about the sudden disturbance.

   Keith👤
Dinner is in 30.

The text said as my mouth fell open. Oh no he didn't... Wait why is he texting?,  maybe he didn't think I was as hot, perhaps I'm not up to his liking not hot enough or sexy enough.

    Me:
Why didn't you just come up and tell me like you always do? 

I was so anxious to see his response as I sat with my phone in my hands and my eyes not leaving it. It buzzed again and I literally jumped up as I opened the text.

       Keith 👤
    I suddenly don't trust myself to be in a room. Alone.With you.  After earlier.

A small smile forming. Mmh a chuckle escaping my lips almost immediately as I reply.

Me:
How so?

I try to sound innocent it results in me snickering a little louder than I intended.

    Keith👤
   I just saw you naked do you think I'll just shrug it off and call it a day... I'm not gay you know.

His last sentence took me by surprise as I laughed uncontrollably that I couldn't even reply in good time.

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It's minutes before dinner and I'm fixing my face so I look somewhat  'presentable'. I'm wearing a white dress that I kept in my bag to change in later, it rests way above my knees as it hugs my body.

I look seductive and trust me it wasn't my intention after what happened earlier.

I slip on my back flats, I walk to the door but when I open it I find Keith about to knock. We both chuckle.

"Follow me" he say calmly but his expression says otherwise and I'm wondering what he is up this time. 

He holds out his hand and I hesitate before I place my hand in his. He smirks at me before pulling me down the stairscase and leading me outside.

"I thought you said it was dinner time" I ask once we head outside.

"But it is" I replies amusement lacing in his voice.

We head towards the the other side of the house we take a small path. Jezz this place is enormus. My thoughts stop all together with my body I'm stunned by the view in front of me. Its a garden.  A very beautiful garden with flowers and lights.

We walk slowly as we approach the set up in front of us  the lights,  the champagne, the strawberries and chocolate and covered dishes I'm assuming is our dinner.  I'm literally speechless.

When we near he rushes to pull a chair open for me his gestures for me to sit which makes me grin at him. His being so sweet. I carefully sit down as he helps me draw in my chair.

"Did I tell you that you look absolutely divine in that little dress of yours".

My cheeks burn pink at his 'compliment' and I make eye contact with the ground attempting to hide my embarrassment.

"Thank you" I say after a few minutes of cooling off.

We chat on light topics as we eat our food,  Anita is a really good cook I know why keith keeps her around. This roast chicken is the best I've ever had and don't get me started on the sauce ooh and the spaghetti everything together is absolutely mouth watering.

"This really good" I say gesturing to my plate.

"This is the other thing I really like about you. " he says staring at me intently.

"What?" I ask my mouth full and I apologise immediately for my lack of table manners.

"You are are always yourself not shy to eat in font of me " he says the with an amused look on his face.

Once I swallow the food in my mouth I send him a shy smile.

"Isabelle" his expression is serious now.

"Mmh" I hum in response.

"I have something I need to ask you" he says his expression still serious.