I woke up around 9 PM to the sound of a bunch of men yelling on the outside of my door.I got up and went downstairs to see what the ruckus was all about.I slowly walked into the living room to see a bunch of men playing Fortnite with Brick and Kyle.
"Hey, mamas, how was your nap?"Brick asked as I entered the living room area.Kyle looked up at me and then back down at his phone.He shook his head and smirked.I rolled my eyes and sat down beside Brick.
"It was pretty good."I replied while rubbing my eye.
"Want a donut?I got them earlier and I saved you some since you were sleeping and I didn't want to wake you."Brick was so charming and sweet.I really couldn't ask for a better new friend.He's the reason why I'm not so shy anymore.
"Thank you, Brick.You are too sweet."I smiled at him and grabbed one.I felt a pair of eyes on me and it was Kyle staring me down with an evil glare.I just decided to ignore him.I sat on the couch and watched the guys play Fortnite.
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The guys got tired and started to head upstairs to go to bed.
"Hey, Kim, what are you gonna be doing tomorrow?"Brick stopped and asked me before he went upstairs.
"Nothing really, I'm just going to be here sleeping the day away."I laughed a little.
"Cool, me and some of the guys are going to Andretti's and we would love for you to come - well, I would."The last part made my heart skip a beat.There is absolutely no way that Brick could possibly like me.
"What is an 'Andretti's'?"I asked curiously.
"You'll see."Brick said, happily.He walked up the stairs and into his room.
I turned around and almost screamed.
"Kyle, what the hell?"I held my chest & attempted to catch my breath.
"I'm sorry, did I scare you?"
"Uh...yeah - you did."I said, backing up a little.
"Come on, I need you to come and help me with my music in my studio."Kyle started walking towards what looked like a basement, but was actually a beautiful studio.
It had a high tech DJ system and soundboard in there along with a huge sound booth and sound repellent walls.I walked in behind him and sat down in front of the soundboard.He sat down beside me and began to play his music.He sounded so good when he sang - and rapped.
"So - what do you think of it so far?"Kyle asked turning down the music and turning his attention to me.
"You...uh - sound great."I was beginning to grow really shy again and I didn't know why.Come on, Kim.You got this.Don't be a wimp now.
"Thank you.Now, the real reason I brought you down here was because I wanted to get to know you better.As a person."My eyes almost popped out my head.Why does he care about me?From what I could tell, he hates me.
"There's not really much to know about me."I was looking down to avoid eye contact with him.He lifted my chin with a finger, forcing me to look into his eyes.His eyes were a beautiful shade of a light brown.I could seriously get used to this.
"There's always something to learn about someone."He removed his finger and signaled for me to talk.
I told him about myself, where I was from, what I liked to do, who my favorite celebrities were, what sports I played in high school, my future and everything else that he wanted to know.He was such a great listener and we actually had a lot in common.He returned the favor and told me about himself.
"Well, obviously my name is Kyle.I've lived in Ventura my whole life.I graduated high school early to focus on my music.I am an only child.I grew up in a home with just me and my mom.I have never - met my dad.And yeah, that's all you really need to know."Kyle seemed so down when he was talking about his father.Little did he know, I could relate.
"Me, too."Kyle looked at me in confusion.
"What?"
"My dad was never around either.I would only see him when he comes home early in the mornings from drinking at the bar all night.It sucks, but that's just how my dad is."Kyle looked at me with so much empathy.
"I-I'm so sorry."
"Don't be, I obviously didn't need him because look at me now - I'm on to bigger and better things."Kyle smiled at me and it made me feel warm inside.I haven't seen a smile so perfect....in so long.I couldn't help but notice that he had a grill in an irregular place.It made him even more attractive in my eyes.
"Um - its kind of late, you should get some rest."Kyle said nervously turning the soundboard off.
"Uh - yeah, right.A-Are you going to Andretti's tomorrow?"I asked before I exited the studio.
"If you want me to, then I'll go."I smiled and nodded.
"Okay, I'll go.Goodnight, Kim."Kyle waved and flashed me one last smile.
"Goodnight, Kyle."I walked up the stairs and into the main floor of the home.
I couldn't stop smiling from what just unfolded between me and Kyle.I didn't know how cool he was until we had our time together.I didn't figure out why he was giving me and off vibe but maybe one day, I will.
I went up to my room and laid in my bed, thinking about him.
