Mastering Wren

Ch.20 6969

6969

Once I've found a red top to go with the black skirt, I hop out with a skip in my step to see Theo still working on the coded lock. He looks determined to fit it in place and I tip toe over behind him to look around him to see what he is doing.

"I don't need your help, sweety," Theo growls under his breath, a little in frustration, not glancing at me.

"I know, I'm just watching," I say, smiling, thinking about our kiss, "I need a code."

"Don't choose something you'll forget," he sounds mocking as he points this out and I clasp my hands behind my back, cheeks going pink at the insult.

"I won't," I snap, "I'll do something I remember – something you can remember too. Hmmm... it's 4 digits isn't it? How about... 69-69. Someone like you should remember that," I don't know where my bold confidence comes from but I was sticking to my new theme.

Theo goes quiet as he continues to make the last finishing touches, I lean forward a bit more to see his expression. I spot a pretty satisfied smirk on his lips.

"You like it?" I ask, smiling myself. He suddenly straightens his back and turns to face me, his eyes devouring my confidence instantly. I take in a breath and read the interest in his eyes, "I meant do you like the code, not the 69 part – reference... bit."

Theo blinks slowly and his mouth curves as he leans in to whisper in my ear.

"Watch yourself," his half-hearted threat still makes me take an instant step back, cheeks blushing bright red. He also leans back, clearly trying very hard not to laugh, "You're far too easy to fluster, Wren. I'll take advantage of it... so be careful."

I gape, mouth open, wanting to reply but no words manage to spill forth as he turns to pick up his phone and car keys.

Eventually I remember how to speak again.

"I-I'll get my stuff too...!" I whisper, rushing around him to also grab my phone. I then search for my bag and find it in my room. I bring it out over my shoulder and see Theo waiting by the door. I smile but he is glancing at his phone. However, when he looks up and sees me, he narrows his eyes, looking pissed, "What?" I ask, annoyed because I don't even know what I've done now.

"Did I say you needed to bring money? Put it back," he just says the words, dismissing any response I may have. He frustratingly looks back down at his phone, typing away again.

I bite my lip and turn to storm my way into my room, taking off my bag and chucking it on the bed. I turn back around and walk out, Theo still focused on his phone.

"I don't suppose –" I trail off when Theo suddenly looks up.

"My parents are in the city having dinner, they've requested my presence... are you keen for some Greek food? They're at Gazi on Exhibition Street," Theo is keen to invite me and I'm already nodding before I can comprehend it's his parents I've just agreed to go meet, "... what were you about to say before, Wren?" he adds, curiously.

"Heh... I was, ah," I smile cheekily and add, "I was going to say, I don't suppose you were texting your other five girlfriends before taking me out –" his face has dropped completely. He didn't find it funny and my eyes pop out of my head in worry. I stick my hands up in surrender, dropping my phone in the process. I quickly lunge forward for it, pick it up and straighten my back, "I was joking, it was going to be a joke, it is a joke – why, ah... yeah, fuck..." my phone slips out of my sweaty nervous fingers again and I pick it up a second time. All the while Theo just watches me.