CHAPTER THIRTEEN

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Lauren's POV:

It was a nice ride home but Andre kept giving me goofy looks,while driving.

"Be careful,I don't want us to have an accident. " I said amidst laughter.

He stopped by an ice cream truck and bought an ice cream sundae for me.

"I don't want it man. " I said withdrawing.

"And why is that?"

"Uhhhhhhhh.... You want to make me explain myself,and I really don't like explaining myself. " I whined.

"Can I ask two quick questions?"

"I'm all ears. "

"Why have you decided to waste the ice cream I bought for you? It's melting! And secondly,are you,Miss Lauren David,a lesbian?" He asked.

"For the record,I told you  already that I wasn't going to take the ice cream. Gross,no...it's just that I really don't like depending on a guy, more so,it's a waste of time and energy,also it makes..."

"Shut up. I didn't ask if you were in a relationship. I asked if you were a lesbian,dummy. So,tell me,are you in a relationship?" He asked stretching forward and smooching his lips at me.

"Andre,I'm not gonna answer you. " I said squeezing his lips,.."And never you pout your lips at me. " I said.

"Oww... That hurt! Okay,I'm sorry,but  girl,you really need a love life. You're just too boyish. I mean take a look at what you're wearing. " He said eyeballing from the crown of my head to the sole of my feet.

I looked at what I was wearing,and it wasn't bad in anyway. Andre just exaggerated. I wore a black baggy T-shirt,with a black stripped jean,a black ballenciaga cap,and a black DC trainers.

I pointed at my shirt. " This is a baggy t-shirt, and this," I said pointing at the jean. ..." This is a jean,and this". ..I said pointing at my cap..." It's what's in vogue - a ballenciaga cap, dummy. " I said sounding like I had defeated the devil.

"Uh uh... this is a rugged jean,Lauren, rugged...and it's just not right. " He said taking my face cap of my head and placing it on his head.

"Give it back. " I said struggling with him.

"Cmon, I really have to take you home quickly. " He said gripping my arm.

When we got home, Andre came down,opened the car door for me,helped me carry my bag to the passage.

"So,don't I get a ' thank you ' for being so sweet. " He said smiling at me.

"Get out of my face. " I said slapping him on the face, playfully.

Andre came really close to me and I could feel his breath on my face. He held my waist tight and drew me close to the extent that I knew I was having a direct contact with him.

My.... what is he doing? Please don't do anything stupid.

My heart was beating uncontrollably,I couldn't even control my breathing. Andre was looking at my lips,while putting my flying hair behind my ear,and was staring at me. The stare was so intense,and he came close to my lips. I tried looking at the ground to avoid anything from happening but I guess I was slow,he held my face and placed a soft peck on my cheek.

Holy Rabies. I felt lost,tried hiding my blush,but I just couldn't. The blush extended into a broad smile. I never even knew I was smiling until Andre smiled back.

"You look pretty when you smile. Bye..." He said.

"Um ... Bye.... Fool. " I said.

"Stop hiding it sweetie. I know you like me. Stop acting bold towards me,you're shy within. C'mon,let it OUT! " He said emphasising on the 'out'.

"Sorry to burst your bubble, I don't. " I retorted.

I turned around and headed towards the door. Although I backed him,I knew he was still looking at me.

"C'mon,go!" I signalled with my hands.

"No,I want to watch you go into the house. " He said putting his hands in his pocket.

" My cap?"

The door opened immediately,and who was I seeing?! My cousin,Jake , a basketball player. Jake was the best in the entire world. I remembered when we I was little,I was seven,and I guess he was fifteen,he taught me how to catch frogs in the ditch. He linked me with many boys,taught me how to play soccer,video games,and how to throw a spit- ball. Halloween,when I was,nine,was a blast. I remember pranking Leah and Josh out of their bodies.

"Hey,my man!"  I said giving him our secret high-five. We firstly gave fist bumps,stuck out our tongue,and shook hands again.

"I really don't like this handshake,I want to hug you. " Jake said.

"No man. I'm no longer a kid. " I said signalling him with my eyes that Andre was there,and I wasn't comfortable.

Jake had really changed, he's twenty six year old. His beards were full,and looked really gigantic,with nice biceps. He put in a tank over a short and he was holding a basketball. His eyes were black,also I guess he dyed his hair black, because when we were much younger,he had a really blonde hair.

"Hey. I'm Jake,and I presume you're my cousin's boyfriend. "

"Jake...that's gross. " I slapped him on the back.

"We're in a relationship. " Andre said clicking at me.

"Andre,you're unbelievable. "

"Are you a basketball player?" Andre asked.

"Yeah,and I'm heading right now to the court,I've got a match this evening with my friends. "

"Why did you come back?" I asked

"Hi Lauren!" Leah,Xander,and Martha said.

"Hi guys!"

"I've been sent to Brooklyn Junior School to train the kids in basketball and believe me..."

"They're horrible. " I said.

"How'd you know?"  He asked.

"I live here,Jake,how wouldn't I know?! They're one of the worst basketball players in this vicinity.

"Wow...I'm so happy for you,girl. " Leah said squealing. Meanwhile, Andre and Jake were talking about basketball.

"What happened?" I seemed shocked.

"So,you finally hooked up with Andre?" She said loudly.

"Shut up! " I said closing her mouth.

"What's that I hear? Lauren has a boyfriend?! Oooooo... Lauren's got a boyfriend. " Martha said.

"Hush! "

"Lauren's got a boyfriend,a boyfriend,a boyfriend. No,let me be more specific.
Lauren and Andre,sitting on a tree,
K - I - S - S - I - N - G

"He's not my boyfriend,okay?" I yelled,and the whole place became quiet.

"Whoa,calm down. " Jake said..." I still believe he," Jake said pointing at "Andre is your boyfriend. " He said smiling wickedly.

Did I forget to mention that Jake was a pest and was stupidly annoying but was also charismatic.

Andre just kept quiet,and was smiling like he was given a new wife. I walked up to him,held him by the hand,and took him to his car.

"It's a really crazy house, I think you should leave right away. " I said.

Jake walked hurriedly and caught up with us.

"Andre,I want you to also show up at Brooklyn Junior School. I need you,and your ' girlfriend '  ". Jake said doing the air quotes "to help".

"Aaargghh...you're so annoying,Jake. " I said walking away.

"I'd be delighted to. " He said talking to Jake. ..." Bye baby. " He yelled after me.

"Get out. " I yelled.










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