Badboy's Boxergirl

The Beautiful Ocean

He held a little boy's hand probably his brother.

"Vivienne and Pablo, meet my daughters, Alexis and Sophia." My mom introduced us to Xavier's parents. I got up and moved towards them.

"Hello. It's very nice to meet you, honey. You look gorgeous." Mrs. Santiago said before hugging me.

Her embrace was warm and comfortable and she smelt like lavender.

" It's nice to meet you to, Mrs.Santiago" I replied politely.

" Nonsense! Call me Vivienne."

She smiled at Sophia and called over her younger son.

" Hi Sophia, I'm Mateo, can we be friends?" he asked my sister adorably.

My sister nodded shyly and he grinned.

They sat next to each other and giggled at Richard who was currently picking his nose.

I scrunched my nose at the sight and averted my gaze. Where is Xavier?

I looked around but there was no sign of him.

" Looking for me?

I quickly turned around to see him.

"Nope. I was searching for the waiter. I want food." I scoffed at him, even though I was literally searching for him.

" Sure you were. By the way, you did a good job hiding your bruise" he said pointing at my face.

" Yeah, concealer always works" I said.

" Always? You make it seem like you always get slapped or punched." He said with furrowed eyebrows.

" Im really clumsy! So you know I always get hurt." I bit my lip hoping that he doesn't see through me again.

" Okay, let's sit, the food is here" he said looking at me unsurely.

I sat down at my seat and he sat next to me.

The table was filled with lively chatter. My mom and Vivienne were laughing at something Pablo said while Mr and Mrs Zucchini looked like they were arguing.

I felt a hand creep up my arm and I looked to see richard caressing my arm and let me tell you there was nothing sweet about it!

I leaned away form him. He didn't get the hint and he held my arm.

I move away from him further and at this point I realise that I'm almost on Xavier's lap.

Xavier looks at me with confusion and I try to pry Richard's hand away from mine.

Richard then holds both my arms.

" How about we go to the shore? Just me and you" Richard said.

Ew! No way boy!

" I don't think that's a good ide-" I tried to refuse politely.

" It is! Common!" He pulled my hands towards him aggressively.

I really didn't want to make a scene.

" She said no"

Richard stopped pulling and I turn to look at Xavier who has a steely cold expression.

" She doesn't want to go with you, and don't even think about pulling her like that again. Understand?"

"B-but, it doesn't c-concern y-you!"

"It does when you touch my girlfriend"

Say what now? Girlfriend?

"She's your girlfriend? Im s-sorry man! Don't hurt me" richard left my hands like I was made of lava.

He quickly gulped down his food, excused himself and ran towards the lobby.

"Um, thanks" I told Xavier sincerely.

Another few seconds in, I would have punched Richard. So Xavier helped me in not making a scene and embarrassing my mom.

He nodded and smiled.

The next 30 minutes, the adults basically spoke about business and stuff while Xavier and I ate in silence.

" Lexi, can we please touch the water now?" Sophia gave me the best puppy eyes." I want to build a sandcastle".

Awww. I nodded and got up and held her hand. I told my mom who agreed and walked with her to the water.

"Yo fresa! Wait, let us come with you." Xavier yelled while walking towards us.

Mateo came with him and Sophia held his hand.

We found a spot little away from the water and Sophia and mateo started working on their sandcastle.

Xavier and I stood next to each other and stared at the beautiful ocean.

" you look beautiful" he said, not realising its effect on me.

My heartbeat rose and my breath quickened. I smiled at him.

" Thanks, you look okay-ish"

He laughed at that. And I smiled when his face lit up

" what does fresa mean?" I asked him remembering what he had called me.

" Strawberry. It's cause you remind of one." He smirked and I hit his shoulder playfully.

Were we flirting? It seemed like it.

" We should hang out more often. I rarely see you" he told me.

" Yeah, it's hard to catch hold of you when you are too busy making out with so many girls" I teased him.

"Are you jealous?" He asked me and laughed when my cheeks flamed at his question.

What? I never blush! I'm usually the one beating the guys up!

" What! No! I'm just stating facts!" I said while covering my face.

He held my hands and removed them from my face.

" You're so cute. Feels good right?" He said.

" What?"

"Listening to a compliment from a guy for the first time, since guys run away from you." He doubled over in laughter.

" You pig! I'm coming for you!" I chased him and he ran towards the water.

I ran towards him slowly and he ran towards the water.

He continued to laugh and as I reached him he threw a little water at me and I squealed and ran away from him.

It was his turn to chase me with wet hands

" Muhahahaha! I'm coming for you!" He said in monster voice.

He held my waist from behind and turned me around while I laughed and screamed my heart out.