R E J E C T S

CH.35: GOD ONLY KNOWS

*SUNDAY*

"I'm so excited for the winter ball dance!" Rob exclaimed.

We were hanging out in his room like the usual.

"But that's like two months away..." I commented.

"Yeah but I found this awesome dress online for you to wear!" Rob beamed.

"But it's a secret for now so that you'll be surprised. God, I miss hanging out with you!" He added.

'I miss you too...' I thought.

Wait, what the hell am I thinking?! Shut up, mind!

"So, what did I miss?" I heard him ask.

"Uh, I went out on a date with Niall last night..."

"Oh no you didn't! Tell me all about how it went!" He said excitedly.

"Well, the date was kind of sweet... until Louis ruined our 'almost kissing' moment." I frowned.

"What a buzz killer!"

"I know, right? He even ate our cheesecake!" I shook my head.

"So how's it going with Travis?" I asked him.

"We have A LOT of things in common! He's a keeper alright." He smiled a big one.

"That's great!" I faked a big smile.

"Really? That's great? Stop with the fake smile, Cher. I can see right through you." He said with a straight face.

How the hell can he tell?!

"What's up?" He asked.

"Nothing. Louis just keep getting on my nerves that's all." Partly that and because 'I like you' but can never say it.

Never falling for each other was part of the contract after all.

"There's something you're not telling me." He squinted his eyes at me.

What the? Is he a mind-reader or something?

"Okay... I'm secretly excited for the winter ball dance as well?" I tried to lie just to keep him off course but I don't think he buys it.

"Is your ex bothering you again or is it because of Luke? Are you having troubles with your roommate?" He pried.

"Not really. Luke's staying at some other chick's place which I don't really mind." He's none of my concern for now.

"So you're jealous?"

"No. This has nothing to do with him at all... I don't even know the girl that he's hanging out with... I already told you it's all because of Louis." I sighed.

"You keep mentioning the guy an awful lot... I'm the one who's starting to get jealous here. Now I'm starting to think that you actually like this 'Louis' guy. You know, the more you hate, the more you love." He teased.

First Niall says the exact same thing and now my 'pretend' boyfriend says it too... why does everyone keep saying that I like Tomlinson?!

I feel so wronged here...

"I do NOT like the guy! There's only 'hatred' that I feel for him, period." I clarified things.

"Alright, chill. I have a favor to ask of you, can you cover up for me this afternoon? I'm going out on a date with Travis but I already told my mum that we'd be hanging out the whole afternoon so..."

"Sure. As long as you'd be back by dinner." I gave him a curfew.

"Thanks! I love you!" He gave me a brief squeeze.

"Huh?" My heart skipped a beat.

"As a friend of course..." He cleared out.

"Right. Of course." I wonder when my stupid feelings for him will get lost.

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I was just chilling inside Rob's room by myself the whole afternoon as promised.

I just rolled in his bed while I played one of my life's theme songs...

'God only knows
How much I need you
I could explode
If I can't breathe you
I'm on the ropes
5 4 3 2
Cause you're the one
I guess I'm done that's how it goes
Where will I be without you yeah?
God only knows

There ain't a crime
I wouldn't do for you
Let's make our getaway, mmm
These diamonds shine but not as bright as you
I'd throw them all away

I'm here surrendering
And I give up, throwing up my hands around you
I can't remember when
I felt like the way I fell for you (c'mon)'

I played that on repeat until Rob returned with a very big grin on his face meaning the date went well.

It was a good thing that his mum didn't come up to check on us while he was out by sneaking through the window.

I had to excuse myself that I needed to go home already because I didn't really feel like listening to how his date went... I don't think my foolish heart could take it and just pretend further that I'm really happy for him.

When I got home, Luke was making dinner.

"Smells so good in here..." I commented.

"I know. Have you eaten already? Because I was sort of hoping that you haven't had dinner yet."

"Then you're in luck because I haven't eaten yet." I smiled.

"God, I miss your smile..." He blurted out.

"What have you been up to, Luke? And is Jamie your sister or something? You've been sleeping over at her place an awful lot lately." I questioned him.

"Haha. Sister? No. Jamie's been teaching me how to cook and other stuff like how to please a girl." He admitted openly.

"That sounds rather erotic..." My eye started twitching.

How to please a girl, huh? Well, that's just really bold of this Jamie chick to be teaching Luke such kind of 'stuff'.

"Is Jamie older than you?" I inquired.

"Yes... and way more experienced than I am." He boasted.

I can only hope that this girl's not corrupting his mind...

I mean, should I be worried?

"I'd like to meet this 'Jamie' that you speak of some time." I decided.

"Sure, no problem." He smiled.

Somehow, I feel like I'm being an overprotective older sister of his.

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A/N: Hi guys! So I'm probably halfway through this story... Anyway, which guy are you rooting for? Don't forget to VOTE, COMMENT, & FOLLOW :D

And a special shout out to 'Sammie0033' for the 'Jamie' idea ;) Teehee.