Forever His

Chapter Twenty One

James in the media.
Please read the A/N at the end of the chapter.

Victoria's POV

Why does he get to be so damn sexy? Concentration has been my greatest enemy since he stepped into this house. I haven't been able to look at my book for ten minutes without looking at him. And I mean look at my book alone, I didn't say reading the book.

His new tattoo was what got my attention mostly, what was written there? Why did he get one? His new haircut was also the highlight of my view, I loved how he looked on it.

Times like this I'm grateful that I'm a straight A student otherwise I would be chewing on my pen tommorow in the exam hall.

"Am I the only one who is hungry?" James mumbled and I sat up, looking at everyone.

No one replied for five seconds before they slowly started looking up, James's words sinking in. They all mumbled their replies, agreeing that they were hungry.

It took a while before we all decided to get Pizza. Andrew made the call.

"Guys, my sister was talking about a party at my place for when we graduate you know,you guys gonna come?" I informed them.

Their positive replies came back and I grinned, it's going to be a great night. Not all of us live in Lagos like Andrew and I but they wouldn't mind coming over for the party.

Shortly after the Pizza came and we all sat down in a circle on the floor, the pizza boxes on the floor and canned soda in our hands.

Ayo was currently telling us of how his mother accused him of taking drugs because he hadn't called her in over a week.

My phone vibrated in my pocket so I took it out, it was a text from Andrew. Why was he texting me while he was just opposite me?

Drew: ren't u tired?

I stole a glance at him but his face was glued to his phone. I wrote a reply.

Me: yh. R u?

Drew: I am, wanna get out of here?

Me: to where?

Drew: iono, I need fresh air nd it looks like u do too.

I thought about it, I do need fresh air but if I step out of this place with him, it's not going to change the fact that he's on my mind and I can't get him off.

In fact it would be worse, I'd be alone with him and anything can happen. He could pull me to him and kiss me and God knows I wouldn't be able to resist his charm.

His lips were like my own personal drug, for me and me alone and the more I drown in them, the more drunk I get. Not just his lips, him, he's intoxicating and once you get in, you can't get out.

I looked at him and he was laughing at what Ayo was saying, he would look at his phone every few seconds obviously waiting for a new text from me.

Do I want to get out of here and be alone with him? I want him so badly.

Me: I do but I think I want to stay in here. Tnx for d offer tho, my balcony is always open if u still change ur mind :)

Drew: uggh u're a vibes killer

Me: I noe, get used to it.

Drew:  :(

I dropped my phone after that and tried to pay attention to what Ayo was saying. With the way things were going, I'm sure we wouldn't be going back to reading tonight.

I needed to pee so I stood up and headed to my room. The door didn't open immediately which was strange, it was like someone was behind the door, holding it.

The moment the door opened I was dragged into the room by a very rough looking Funke.

I gave her a confused look and her face dropped. I turned around when I felt someone else's gaze on me and Adrian was standing there.

His hair was messy and his shirt was almost halfway up his chest. My mouth dropped as it all clicked in.

What was going on? Are my two best friends... Making out?

"It's not what you think," Adrian was the first to say.

"Oh I think I know what it is," I turned to Funke, "what about Zayn?" I had pity on the guy already.

"It's complicated Riya and I can't start explaining, I wish I can but it's difficult, I've tried to tell you for like so long but I just can't bring myself to do it. I promise you I will tell you someday but you just have to be patient with me... Please," she broke down in sobs and I was quick to rush to her, pulling her in for a hug.

I always knew there was something between Funke and Adrian, an unspoken truth or past but everytime I tried to bring it up, Funke always shushed me, Adrian always changed the topic so at some point I just stopped asking or trying to know. They were my best friends, they can't hide it forever.

"It's okay, take all the time you need, I'm always here," I said to her, trying to get her to calm down.

At some point I thought she was starting to shake and not just shaking in tears but like a panic attack kind of shake but it stopped almost as fast as it came.

Adrian looked like he was going to shit himself any moment. The more I tried to wrap my head around what was going on, the more difficult it became.

A knock on my door caused me to look at the door. I pulled from the hug and Adrian was quick to take over so I could answer the door.

I slightly opened the door, leaving only a little space for my head to be seen," yes?" I asked Andrew.

He looked realeved to see me, "is everything alright, you've been gone longer than I expected." He tried to peep in but I wasn't letting him.

"Did you miss me or what?" I smirked.

"Yes I did," he tried to come closer but I shooed him, "also is Funke and Adrian in there, I haven't seen them in a while?"

The door opened from inside stopping me from speaking and Adrian and Funke stepped out. Adrian held her hand and they walked out to my balcony.

Andrew pushed me inside my room and closed the door behind him, "what is going on?"

"I'm as clueless as you are," I was saying the truth, I really didn't know.

"They are your best friends Riya, there's no way you shouldn't know," Drew stated.

"They were best friends before I came into the picture so if they decide to keep something from me till they are comfortable to tell me, it's their choice and I don't blame them," I pointed to the door where they just walked out of.

Drew sighed, "fine."

I let it go and Drew did, until they were ready I wouldn't push them, that's what best friends are for.

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