Falling for Him

Chapter 31

"Hey Belle, so maybe huh?" Brandon said looking at me.

"Yes," I picked up my pencil and continued my drawing.

"But why?" He tilted his head to the side and looked at me as if I was a puzzle he was trying to assemble.

"I'm afraid," I answered truthfully.

"Of me? I don't bite." He laughed then continued, deciding to change the subject,"So what are you doing?"

"Drawing."

"Can I see?" His eyes were wide and filled with amazement.

"No." He showed me his puppy dog eyes but it did not sway me," No one really gets to see it."

Quickly, I closed my book and shoved it in my bag so he would not get his hands on it and I then glanced at my watch. Oh no! It was quarter to five and I was supposed to be home at four. Mom was going to kill me when I reached home since she always gets worried about me whenever I'm out. I couldn't believe Brandon and I stayed so long in the library. Grabbing my bag I was about to leave but Brandon stopped me.

"I did not mean to upset you. I understand if you don't want to show me you know."

"I know but, I'm late I'm supposed to be home at four," I said while walking past him and to the door.

"Belle wait. Let me walk you home, it's the least I can do." He stated holding his hand out to me.

I laughed a little then placed my hand in his. His hands were slightly bigger than mine and his fingers were rough as if he spent many hours hard at work. In a split second, he laced his fingers through mine and held my hand tightly. His hands were warm and it sent tiny shocks of electricity straight to the bottom of my spine. I blushed a light pink colour at first but when he looked at me, it quickly turned into a deep red. For a moment, I could not decide if my eyes were playing tricks on me or was he blushing a little bit also?

He walked me home and all the while we were both talking and laughing but, just before we reached my apartment, I could tell something had changed. It was as if a dementor had sucked all the happiness out of Brandon for he seemed worried or he had a lot on his mind. It was the way he stood, and the other various things, he no longer looked like the normal Brandon I knew but a stressed one.

"What's up? You ok?" I asked concerned.

"I was just wondering something that's all,"

"What?" I asked intrigued.

"Could you come over to my house tonight?"

"It's a school night. I don't think so. Mom might get upset."

"Ohh…well how about you and her join my family for dinner?"

"I don't know…" I played with my bagstrap and looked at the floor unsure of what to say.

"You could bring Nikki if you want,"

"But I can't interrupt your family's dinner and for sure Jade would not want me there."

"Well I would like you there... and so would Jace and my mom, they all love you so to hell with what my sister thinks."

The elevator finally reached the penthouse and the doors opened to show my very worried mother.

"Where have you been? I tried calling but there was no answer. Are you alright?" My mother flooded me with questions.

"Yes mom, I'm fine. I was in the library with Brandon," at the sound of that she relaxed a little then pulled me into a tight hug," Mooooommm." I groaned.

"Sorry baby, I was worried. You know how I get." She then faced Brandon as if finally noticing his presence," Thank you for walking Belle home. I'm glad she was safe,"

"It's no big deal. I have grown so accustomed to her, it's strange when she's not around." He looked into my eyes and smiled.

Quickly I raised my eyebrows and glimpsed at my mom and back to him, hoping he would understand what I would like him to do. After a minute of him looking as if I had just spoken Greek he finally understood and asked my mom if we would like to join him and his family for dinner, he even kept his word and extended the invitation to Nikki and mom seemed impressed by that.

At first she was hesitant but when she realized he would not give up until she said yes, she finally agreed.

Before Brandon left, he grabbed my hand drawing me closer where whispered to me," See you in a while Belle. I have a special surprise for you later tonight. That's why I wanted you to come."

He left and there I stood, smiling and  wondering what was this special surprise.

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