(Did I Fail Goldi?)
Avalon's P.O.V
"Ava.......... " Xavier says with something in his voice.
"Yeah? " I attempt to wiggle out of his grip.
"Where's your boyfriend? I wanna punch his ugly face in" He slurs and I laugh at the way he said it.
It sounded like he was pouting.
"Stop trying to leave meeeee....im sorry" He says sounding serious.
I laugh again and free myself from his grip.
"Tell me when your sober" I joke.
"He sobers up quick" Someone says.
I look at the boy who's looking at us in amusement, "who are you? " I peel my wet clothes away from my skin and frown.
"I'm this fuckers friend" He points at Xavier who just sinks under the water a little and twirls.
"He's a happy drunk" His friend smirks.
"What's your name? " I smile happily at the thought of more friends.
"Nooooooooooooooooooo" Xavier whines from the pool.
His friend laughs and approaches me "I'm Stephen, nice to meet you" He grins and shakes my hand with his free one, his other one clutched onto his cup.
"Steph you fucker, help me out of the pool" Xavier states.
Stephen frowns but walks over and puts his down to help Xavier up, but Xavier has different plans, pulling Stephen straight into the pool and walking out of the pool.
"Okay Goldi, I need to finish my job" When he says that my eyes widen and I gasp "no violence! It's horrid! "
He tilts his head in confusion then walks up to me"that's not what I was talking about."
He smirks and cups my face, a twinkle in his eye.
"Forgive me Goldi" He repeats what he said early and kisses me.
My eyes widen and I attempt to push him away, only to have him pull me closer and kiss me harder.
Holy..... Wow.
I knock out of my daze and I shove at him, causing him to break the kiss and stand up straight.
Stephen crawls out of the pool and watches us in shock before sliding back into the pool in attempt to be unnoticed.
"What the heck?? " I wipe my mouth and turn around sharply, leaving him behind calling out to me.
I'm leaving without Ryder, he forgot that I'm here anyways.
It's obvious because he's making out with a girl in a corner.
~ ~ ~ ~
Xavier's P.O.V
I lean over the kitchen sink and hiss at the migraine taking place in my head.
Where else would it be? My fucking toe?
How much did I drink last night?
I rub my temples and I hear a chair screech behind me.
I turn around and spot a very smug looking Stephen.
"What happened to you? " I grumble and swallow my medicine.
Screw hangovers.
"I know something you don't. " He crackles and leans back in the chair.
I roll my eyes and turn around.
"It's about Goldiiii" He sing songs.
Before he can take it back I knock his chair out from under him and glare down at him as he looks shocked.
"What about her" I growl out, feeling the anxiety creep into my skin at the thought of Ryder hurting her again.
Did something happen?
Is she hurt??
Did I fail Goldi?
He lifts his hands up in surrender "you only kissed her bro" He says with wide eyes.
I nod then freeze.
"What? "
"Yeah she totally looked freaked out and shoved you away before leaving the party. " He laughs and picks himself up.
Suddenly my migraine hits me full force, causing me to groan.
"I'm gonna take a smoke" I sigh and pull a cigarette out of the box on my counter and step over the trash in my house.
"Stupid idea to throw a party"I mumble as I make my way out.
I don't know why I kissed her, I don't even like her.
I just can't stand to see people being treated like that.
I light the cigarette and look at it for a moment.
I close my eyes and breath in, throwing the cigarette away before I actually use it and stomping it out.
Stephen has been telling me to stop but there's really no reason to, aside from his constant reminder of lung cancer.
You need to protect Goldi.
I've always been this way.
Needing to have someone to protect at all times.
I had a little sister who recently died of stage four cancer and that's why we moved here.
Everything back in Washington reminded us of her.
How after it rained she'd look at the rainbows and a smile would brighten up her small face.
And even during the rain she'd run out and hop in the puddles, enjoying every condition.
The walks in the park with the whole family was my favorite.
We'd laugh and my mom and dad would swing her hands back and forth as she giggled and I was happy, and now..... I'm just here.
Goldi is my main goal now.
And once she's out of her situation, she can be free of me and I won't have to worry about her anymore.
I cringe again at how I'd kissed her most likely without consent.
I need to talk to her about that, make sure she doesn't get any wrong ideas.
~ ~ ~ ~
Avalon's P.O.V
I'm at work, taking an old couples order and attempting to not rage.
What the flip goes on in their minds to think we sell snickers at a fancy restraunt???
"I'm sorry ma'am, we don't sell snickers" I smile and give her a sympathetic look.
She pouts and looks at her husband "George! Wake the hell up, I want a snickers." The old man who appeared to be sleeping, woke up and looked around, confused.
"We have pasta..... " I suggest.
"I'm allergic to..... That" She looks away nervously.
I squint at them and notice something off.
Is that makeup?
"George, I want a snickers please" She smiles with her bright green eyes at him.
These fakers! They're not old, I can see right through their disguise!
"You will not be getting the senior discount" I scowl and cross my arms.
The girl looks nervous and wipes the sweat off of her forehead, causing her to wipe off some of her old person disguise makeup.
She seems to notice this and gasps.
"WE'VE BEEN CAUGHT JACKSON RUN" She laughs and I see a dark curl fall out of her wig as she pulls the blonde boy after her.
"This is going to kill me... " He mutters as she drags him out.
I would love to say that this was a first but..... It's not. The senior discount is very nicely priced and that causes a lot of fake grandmas and grandpa's coming in.
I sigh and smile at everyone who's looking at me in distaste.
"Miss, my shrimp is raw! " Someone yells and my eyes widen as I quickly go over to table three to see the culprit of causing so much commotion.
Everyone glares at me as I make my way over and I look down, walking fast.
I arrive at the table and spot a very amused looking Xavier.
My eyes widen again and I clear my throat, looking away from him.
"You don't have any shrimp. " I state nervously while wringing my fingers together.
"Goldi, I wanted to apologize" Xavier says with an awkward laugh.
I nod my head for him to continue.
"I uh, wasn't sober and you were there, so it's kinda your fault in a way but it's really mine but I blame Stephen" He frowns at the menu.
"You.... Don't do this much do you? " I ask, distressed.
"What? Stare at the same option for the past 3 minutes? " He asks while zooming in on the menu with his eyes.
"I meant apologize, but if you want the garlic bread that bad, you only have to order it" I smile and take out my notepad.
He looks up at me and lays down the menu.
"Listen Goldi, I really only want to apologize. I was a jackass to kiss you without consent, and even when you have a boyfriend-who I hate, I really do" He assures me "and I want nothing more than to help you, I'm sorry for giving you the wrong idea" He finishes.
I smile brightly "now that's an apology" I nudge his shoulder.
"But really Xavier, I don't need help" I laugh and hide my sadness.
Maybe I should let him help me?
I've been stuck in this situation for years.... I want it to end....
But what would he be able to do? Sure he can throw a few punches, but those will indirectly hit me when Ryder decides to make me pay.
I should tell him.... No! He's still a stranger to me, I need to have known him for at least a bit.
Who knows what his evil plans are...
"Ma'am we're ready to order! " Someone yells from a near by table.
He frowns "we'll talk about this later. "
I scowl and make my way over to the table.
~ ~ ~ ~
It's closing time again and I'm looking out the window, making sure Xavier isn't waiting to confront me.
I don't see him and I quickly leave, locking the door in a rush.
"Boo."
I scream and turn around, smacking whoever scared me.
"Ouch Goldi, you hurt my beautiful complexion" Xavier groans while rubbing his face.
My eyes widen and I sigh in defeat.
"So our conversation" He grins and I look anywhere but at him.
"I don't need protection, and if I did then how would you be able to give it to me? " I frown, crossing my arms.
He leans away and bites his lip in thought.
"Come here Goldi, I want to show you something" He motions toward the dark alley way he's now standing in front of.
"That's sketchy" I take a step back, prepared to run.
He looks amused and quickly strolls up to me, picking me up and tossing me over his shoulder.
"Xavier??? What the heck! " I screech as I pound on his back.
"This is kidnapping!!! R. A. P. E. GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF ME" I yell again.
He chuckles and walks us into the dark alley way, making me close my eyes in fear.
I hear a door creak open and I'm surprised that we enter a warm small hallway.
Of course I'm only able to see the entrance because I'm facing backwards, but hopefully he'll set me down.
"I said I have to show you something so no running away. Got it? " He asks with his deep voice as he stops walking.
This boy thinks I'm willing to take this crazy chance? I could die or fall to my death somehow!
I nod and he sets me down.
I wipe of my clothes then stretch and bolt for the door.
I hear him swear under his breath and I feel someone wrap their arm around my stomach, pulling me back.
"Dammit Goldi, what happened to trusting me? " He sighs and pulls me along with him deeper into the hallway.
"This is too sketchy for me" I frown at him as we enter a bigger room.
It takes a moment for my eyes to adjust before I realize that we're standing in a gym.
It has boxing bags everywhere and weights that could probably crush me if I tried to lift them.
"You see Goldi, you doubt my ability to protect you despite me having already kicked Ryders ass. It really shocks me" He hums and frowns at me.
"Exactly! You show up and beat up my boyfriend! How do I know you won't hurt me" I cross my arms and glare at him.
"Why would I do that? " He laughs and pulls me along with him as we walk around the gym.
"I don't know. Some people don't need reasons to be horrible" I shrug and touch one of the bags.
I look at his arm that's still around my waist and I push it off, walking up to a set of weights.
"Can you lift these? " I question while sitting on a bench.
He looks amused "I can lift those" He points at a bunch of weights in the back corner that are stacked on our each other.
"I work out here everyday and train, I just don't think you understand how I could help you" He raises an eyebrow.
"Oh" I look around awkwardly and think about how if I trained, I could protect myself from Ryder.
He wouldn't be able to hurt me anymore.
I smile at the thought.
"What? " Xavier frowns and crosses his arms.
"What what? " I frown back, genuinely confused.
"What did you just say? " He growls while kneeling in front of me.
My eyes widen.
Oh shit.
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My innocent bean just swore.
Damn I love the people who are reading this.
*points at you and winks* yeah you.
Okay, ignore my cringe.
I'll be leaving now~QBWð
(P.s. that watermelon is for you hungriestboi) ððð