We're Older Now

Chapter 6

"Come on, we have to get up" Xavier chuckles as I swipe his hands off me again.

"No" I groan and grip the pillow under my head.

"Fine. I'll leave without you and you can get a later flight" I groan and sit up.

"Fine I'm up" I sigh.

As I sit up I see just how close he is. His leaning over me, his lips about an inch from mine. I watch as his eyes flicker down to my lips. His minty breath caressing my face. I see him full visibly. I sigh and look away, this snaps both of us out of our staring and he leans back. He clears his throat before speaking.

"I'll let you get changed. We need to leave in ten minutes though" I nod my head and watch him leave the room.

Walking to my back I grab out jeans and a black tank top. I wonder what's going to happen to his bed. Just as I walk out the door Sally walks in.

"Morning" I yawn. She smiles and hugs me.

"I'll be out in a minute. I just need to grab the sheets and covers off the bed. They're Xavier's favourite covers" I smile and nod.

"What will you be doing with the bed?" I ask her.

"I told Xavier he should bring it with him but he insisted on giving it to this orphan he met a few months back. If he were married I imagine he would adopt that little boy, he gets attached so easily" The sad look on her face makes my heart ache slightly.

"Xavier is a great guy" She smiles and nods her head.

"She sure is. He's just so shy when it comes to going for the girl he wants" I frown slightly, there's a girl he likes? I can't help but feel my heart shatter a little.

"I bet she feels the same way though. Do you know who?" Sally smiles and nods her head.

"You, he's had feelings for you since you were his student Piper" I look at her shocked and shake my head.

"No, he mustn't. Did he say so himself?" I ask in shock.

There's no way the man I've had a crush on since year seven, actually has feelings for me. There's no way. No way at all.

"Yes, he has told me more than once about how he feels. Please don't become awkward around him or tell him I told you. And please, if you feel the same don't hold it back. He's a little boy at heart, afraid of rejection and afraid of being happy. He didn't know what love felt like until I came into his life" I nod my head after letting everything sync in.

"Thanks for telling me all of this. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I need to think" I say honestly.

She nods and let's me walk passed. I walk out into the lounge room and see Xavier there, standing by the front door. He looks at me with that gorgeous smile, a twinkle in his eyes as he sees me. Walking to me he takes the bag for me. I guess I can see it now, the way his whole face lights up when he looks at me, the gentlemen way he takes my bags, the way he instantly smiles at the sight of me. He's got feelings for me all right. My heart quickens at that notion. He has feelings for me, he actually has feelings for me. What am I meant to do? I mean yes I have feelings for him but we're friends and I don't know much about him in the big scheme of things.

"Ready?" He asks. I groan, I hate flying really.

"No I don't wanna" I whine as we walk onto the plane. Chuckling, Xavier places his hand on the small of my back, guiding me on the plane with Sally on the other side of me.

We sit down near a window. I'm at the window, Xavier in the middle and Sally on the isle side. I look out the window and squeal slightly as we start to move. I really don't like flying. Even though I have to do it so often, I hate it. Chuckling, Xavier takes hold of my hand, squeezing it slightly in reassurance as we start to take off. I squeeze his warm hand as much as I can without harming him. I close my eyes tightly, oh god I hate flying so much. After a few minutes of being in the air I calm down and we turn on the little television. All three of us put our headphones so we can watch the movie. Half way through the movie I feel the plane shake a little. Xavier sees me tense and takes hold of my hand once more, caressing it softly with his thumb. I look into his warm eyes, he's smiling kindly at me, showing me it's all okay.

"I'm glad that's over" I sigh once we're off the plane. We walk down the airport and I see Jaxon and Jemma. I squeal and run to Jemma. Hugging her tightly as she hugs me just as tight. Once I pull back Jaxon pouts.

"What? No hug for me?" I laugh and hug him. He looks back at Xavier.

"Mr Price?" He asks. Xavier smiles awkwardly and nods at Jaxon. Walking up to me, Xavier whispers in my ear.

"I thought you said you guys broke up" I smile and laugh a little.

"We did, he's with Jemma. Jemma is my roommate and my best friend" I say smiling.

"Jemma, this is Xavier" Jemma smirks and shakes his hand.

"I see what you mean when you said he's cute" I roll my eyes and blush.

"You're such a bitch to me" I whine.

"I know" She says smirking at me.

"Come on, let's go" I say laughing.

As we walk all together, Xavier walks up to me. His hand on the small of my back as he moves closer to my ear.

"So you think I'm hot" I laugh and blush.

"She was just trying to embarrass me. Don't get your hopes up" I say smirking.

He fake pouts, making me chuckle a little bit. We finally get to Jaxons car. He's going to drive us all to the dorms and Xavier and Sally to their new house. As we get into the car, Xavier and I are seated next to each other. I can feel his eyes on me as I look out the window. I can't get over the fact that he has feelings for me. I look into the review mirror and see Jaxon smirking at me knowingly. Smiling I roll my eyes at him. He just has to be a know it all.

By the time I get to my dorm I'm ready to just conk out. Jaxon dropped off Sally and Xavier before he dropped us off. His house is amazing. It's pretty big, it's amazing how fast his things are arriving. There was already three boxes of his things by his front door.

"I'm just gonna hop off to bed guys" I say yawning. Jaxon and Jemma nod.

Just as I'm about to hop into my beautiful and very much missed bed, my phone buzzes. I pick it up, a smile making it's way into my face as I see a text from Xavier.

Goodnight beautiful, I bet you're having an early night. Sleep well and don't forget to dream of how attractive I am ;) - Xavier

I can't help but laugh. He's going to give me grief because of what Jemma said. It's not that he isn't handsome. I just knew this would be the result in him finding out I think he is attractive.

Goodnight Xavier, you big headed boy, get some rest - Piper

With that I let myself relax and go to sleep. Not without telling Jaxon and Jemma to shut their traps a few times. The pillow soft under my head as I close my eyes and sigh softly. Finally being able to sleep.