Underdog

Chapter 7

I laughed, stuffing some cotton candy in my mouth.

"No way that happened." I laughed more.

"I wish it didn't." Ali chuckled.

We walked around the highly populated carnival. We stopped in front of a carnival game so that Amara and Rayaan could play.

"I'm glad you came with us tonight. The kids really love being around you." He said.

"Yeah, spending time with them makes me happy. Your kids are wonderful." I smiled as they finished their game and ran over to the ferris wheel. We followed closely, they got in line.

"Yeah. I'm happy to see you smiling again." He said, giving me a hug.

I returned the embrace, burying my face into his chest.

"All thanks to you. You're really the best." I expressed, now looking up at him.

He smiled and all of a sudden, as if I had no control over my body, I stood on my toes quickly pressing my lips on his. What was swift and short, felt much longer. A small wave of electricity shot through my body.

I dropped flat on my heels as his arms dropped from the embrace, we both stepped back from each other, realizing what I had done.

"G, what are you doing?" He asked, and it made everything feel worse.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I gotta go." I spun around and began to run away.

"G!" He shouted after me. I kept running, completely humiliated.

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"Are you sure you have to go?" I asked looking up at Randy, arms wrapped around his waist and my chin pressed into his chest.

"Yes. You could come with me, you know?" He offered again.

"I can't, I'm going to the wedding with Ali remember?" He rolled his eyes.

"You could ditch him." He grinned.

"No, you know I'm not doing that. I promised him." I said. "Plus you know how much I love weddings.".

"Fine. Well I'll see you in a couple of days then. And tell Ali to keep his hands to himself." He spoke.

I lightly slapped his arm.

"Stop it." I told him

"I'm kidding." He grinned.

I knew he wasn't though. He's really convinced that Ali is in love with me. Men.

"Mhm, sure you are." He leaned down and placed his lips on mine.

What was meant to be a 'see you later' kiss turned into a 'don't go, I can convince you to stay;)' makeout session.

"Get a room." We heard causing us to break the kiss. It was Aleister Black. We both laughed a little.

"Oh believe me, we will." Randy said.

"Oh really?" I challenged.

"Yup, when I get back. I gotta go though." He replied.

"Okay, see you soon." I smiled before sharing one last quick kiss with him.

He left the hotel lobby and I turned to go back to my room to grab my bags. I got to my room and retrieved my bags. I left the room and went back down to the lobby to check out.

I gave my keycard to the receptionist and walked out to the parking garage.

"Ready to go?" Ali asked as I walked up to the car.