An Imperfect Beauty and Her Beast

The Strong Liking

A/N I really enjoyed writing this chapter so I hope you guys like it! I might not be able to update for about a two weeks or so because I have to study for the SSATs. Meh I really don't want to though. But, hopefully once I'm back I'll update more often, especially during the holidays. I've got some exciting things planned for the future :) Please Vote/Comment/Share!

I should really get an award. I have an amazing poker face. I could’ve reacted in so many ways to what I saw. I knew I didn’t like Daniel. It was like he forced himself onto her. But, what made me even more surprised, is that she returned that force.

After Giovanna completely lied to my face I went straight to my room, picked up my violin, and played until I should’ve become deaf. I didn't know why this aggravated me so much. I had no reason to be. It’s not like we were together. And anyways it didn't matter. Her and Daniel can go watch stupid romantic sci-fi movies and have a conversation while they’re sleeping.

Maybe I was just overreacting to this.

I was in the middle of playing Eugene Ysaye's Violin Sonata No. 2 when Josh walked in with he hands over his ears.

“Jeez, David! What’s up with you? I’ve been hearing all of your angry songs from down the hall.”

“What do you mean my ‘angry songs'?”

“Whenever you’re in a pissy mood, you usually play certain songs. Like when you and Giovanna were fighting. I kept on hearing the same songs over and over again.”

“I see.”

I’ve never noticed this. I guess I did play these songs whenever I was angry...

But, I shouldn’t be angry. See my problem?

“So what’s bothering you?”

“Nothing,” I lied.

“Liar.”

“Am not.”

“Liar,” Josh repeated in a singsong voice.

“Quit it.”

“Then tell me the truth.”

I paused before saying, “I swear, if you tell anyone else I’m going to murder you and make it look like an accident."

“Liar,” Josh murmured.

“Yeah, yeah.”

“So? Tell me.”

I let out a deep sigh and settled my violin on the bed.

“Giovanna and Daniel-” I paused not being able to finish the sentence. My disgust towards Daniel was increasing.

“What? Did they frick frack?”

“What? What kind of term is that?"

"So they didn't frick frack?"

"No! They kissed!”

“Good for her!"

One look at my expression and Josh stopped smiling.

“What’s wrong with that? She’s finally moving on with her life.”

“What do you mean?”

“One word. Jesse.”

Just by that name I knew what he meant. But, couldn’t she have moved on to someone other than Daniel?

“Well who would you choose?”

“What?”

“You voiced your thought. Revealing a lot I might add. Can I guess who you’d choose?” Josh had a mischievous grin on his face while he wiggled his eyebrows. I felt my face grow warm at his assumption.