Chapter 9: 0.8

❀Courtney's P.O.V❀

We finally arrive at our house and I quickly run inside the house and take off my boots and jacket and lay them down on the floor before going up the stairs to take a quick shower.

Once I'm done with my shower, I quickly comb my hair and exit the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body and enter my room. I walk towards my closet to pick out a warm and cosy outfit and turn around.

A little scream leaves my lips when I see Julian laying down on my bed and I put my hand over my heart. "Holy poop, you scared me."

He raises an eyebrow and chuckles. "You're so adorable when you try not to cuss."

I roll my eyes at him and turn back around to enter my closet and I shut the door. "What are you doing in here? Did Alexander kick you out of his room?" I ask as I put on my underwear and I hear him chuckle.

"No, all the guys left and he's talking on the phone with some chick. I don't want to hear him seduce her as she tries to flirt back. Key word being try." He snorts and I laugh as I slide into my pajama shorts. "The girl can't flirt to save her life."

"I'm sure she can't be that bad."

"Oh, but she is that bad."

I slip into my Tshirt and walk out of my closet as I hang my towel on my chair so it can dry. "What does she say that makes her that bad of a flirt?" I ask and plop down on my bed beside him.

"You don't comb your hair after you shower anymore?" He asks as he looks at my wet hair and I comb my hand through my hair, showing him that I already did. "Oh, never mind."

"Yeah. So answer my question. What does she say?"

"Okay, here's one of her lines. 'You're so sweet, I think I'm getting a cavity.'" He says as he mocks an obnoxious girl voice and I grimace.

"Oh god, that is terrible."

"Yeah, I even told her that a cavity can't be created by a guy saying 'sweet' words. I hope she knows he's just trying to smash and dash." He finishes his statement right before his phone begins to ring and he checks his screen before he jumps off the bed and holds up a finger as he takes the call. "Hey, mom."

I lay back on my bed and stare at the ceiling as he continues to talk to her. "No, I'm at Alexander's house...yes, Courtney is here. No, her mom isn't. Mom!" He shouts in an embarrassed tone and I turn to look at him then chuckle when I see a slight blush on his cheeks. "My mom says hi- oh she wants to talk to you."

I smile and take the phone from his hand then put it to my ear. "Hey, Mrs. Ryder."

"Courtney sweetie, what have I told you about calling me that? It sounds like I'm addicted to riding dick...although it is fun when Blake wants to try something new." She tells me and my eyes widen as I feel my face heat up in seconds and Julian face palms himself.

"Oh god, what did she say?" He asks and Nichole speaks up again.

"Anyways, how have you been? Where's Melanie. I miss her!"

"She's good, her marriage is in a month already." I reply.

"Oh so I've heard! Lucky lucky man Mr. Mendoza is." I begin to play with a lose string from my bed sheets as I listen to her. "I remember my marriage like if it was yesterday. It was one of the best days of my life." She says in a dream-like manner and I smile. "My love for him will never fade."

"That's very nice to hear, Nichole." I tell her truthfully and she stays silent for a few seconds before I hear a soft sigh leave her lips.

"Yeah...anyways, I called to tell Julian to come home already. Blake needs him for something. I don't even know what, he won't tell me and I need to ask Julian once they're done." She tells me and I chuckle.

"Alright, I'll let you talk to him." I say and hand Julian his phone back.

"What's up?" He asks as soon as he gets the phone and I get under the covers to get warm. "Alright, but can you come pick me up?" He asks her through the phone and it seems like she replies with a 'yes' because an instant smile forms on his face. "Okay thanks, mom. See you in a bit. Bye." He hangs up the phone and looks over at me with a smile, in which I return. "I gotta go but I'll message you later, alright?"

"Sure thing, buttface." I smile wide at him and he groans.

"I'm handsome, not a buttface. Get your facts straight, sweetheart." He winks at me and I roll my eyes.

"Sure of course, Mr. Ryder." I say and he chuckles before he walks over to me and picks me up in a tight hug. "Can't. Breathe. Too. Tight." I grunt and he immediately lets go of me as he kisses the top of my head.

"I was barely even touching you." He speaks teasingly and I smack his arm playfully, which causes him to chuckle.

"You were suffocating me." I say as I glare at him and he wraps his arms around me once again. He pushes me back and a little squeal escapes my lips as I fall back on the bed, with him on top of me. I push him off of me and he chuckles as he pulls me by his side and we just lay there for a few minutes.

We turn to look at each other and he opens his mouth to speak but he gets interrupted with a loud honk coming from outside. "That's most likely my mom. I'll talk to you later." He says and we get up before he gives me another hug and I walk him to the front door.

I watch as he puts on his jacket and his shoes before he exits the house and walks towards his mom's car. "Bye, have a safe drive." I wave at both of them and they wave back before they drive off.

I sigh as I shut the door and I skip my way into the kitchen to serve myself a bowl of Reese's puffs. I grab a bowl from the shelf and set it down as I grab the cereal box and pour myself a small portion. I then pour some milk into the bowl and lastly I grab a spoon and go sit down on the couch.

I browse through the channels and stick with watching Cartoon Network while Courage The Cowardly Dog is on. I scoop up some cereal onto my spoon and shove it into my mouth as I peacefully watch the tv.

That peacefulness doesn't last very long as I hear footsteps stomping down the stairs and they enter the living room. The footsteps continue to walk towards me and they stop right behind the couch.

I look behind me and Alexander chuckles as I let out a groan and he jumps over the couch to sit beside me. "What are we watching?" He asks and I don't respond since he can easily figure out the answer himself by watching the tv.

He notices that I'm not going to reply so he turns to watch the tv and a grimace slowly starts to take form on his face. I try not to laugh but I do manage to smile.

"You still watch this?"

"Mhm." I respond and continue to eat my cereal. He watches me eat and I glare at him as he takes the bowl out of my hands. "Don't you dare." I speak in a low menacing voice and he winks at me as he scoops some of the cereal and puts it into his mouth.

I groan and smack my hands down on the sofa dramatically as I lay back and let out a loud groan.

"Yum, I love this cereal." He says and I hear the cereal crunch inside his mouth. I groan again and just decide to ignore him as I continue to watch the tv.

I'll get more cereal later when he's gone. I think to myself and laugh when Courage screams in horror and at the way his little legs look when he runs.

My laughing stops abruptly when the tv switches to another channel and I watch the football game in front of me for a few seconds before I turn to look at Alexander. "Can you switch it back, please?" I try to ask as nicely as possible and he smirks at me.

"Nope," he responds as he accentuates the sound of the 'p' and I get the urge to smack him so hard but I hold back that feeling. I smile sweetly at him and he instantly gets a scared look on his face as I stand up.

I quickly think of a plan and I inwardly laugh evilly as I grab the bowl from his hands and set it down on the coffee table. "Oh, Alex. I have always thought of you more than just a project buddy." I tell him in the best seductive voice I can manage to make and he gulps visibly.

I hold back a laugh as I then position my hand on his cheek and he licks his lips. He looks up at me and I smile at him as I trail my hand down his neck and stop when I get to his chest.

I notice he has the controller on his lap and I try not to curse when I realize it is close to his junk. I bite my lip nervously and slowly trail my hand down his chest and he bites his lip as he brings his hand up to put it behind my head.

I begin to panic as he starts to lean in and I speed up as my hand finally reaches his lower abs and I quickly snatch the controller from his lap and take his hand away. He looks shocked as I pull away and sit down where I was again, letting out a breath of relief.

He looks dumbfounded for a few moments and I don't dare to look at him as he clears his throat and rubs the back of his neck. I change the channel again and ignore his presence as I laugh at the screen.

What just happened..?

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I want to know who you guys ship so comment on your favorite pair.

Courtney and Alexander (insert ship name here)

Or

Courtney and Julian (insert ship name here)

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