chapter 26

Mr. Blue Sky - Electric Light Orchestra

Annabella's dress up top^^

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After our interesting day out, Xavier dropped me back to my room. When I asked him where he was staying, he turned around and gave me one of his infamous smirks.

"Why? You worrying I don't have a place to stay?" He cockily said and I just scowled at him.

"No." I snapped back. "I'm just hoping you aren't on the same floor as me."

Lifting an eyebrow, he grinned, shaking his head and left.

I walked into passed my parents who were cuddled up on the sofa together, whispering sweet things to each other. I shivered at the things they could be saying.

Nobody wants to know what their parents do behind their back.

Collapsing on my bed, I stared up at the ceiling. I wonder where Xavier's going to take me. Hopefully somewhere nice. If today's anything to go by, I know I'm going to enjoy this evening.

My fingers unconsciously run over my rose necklace and I smile. Xavier's changing, like me, for better. He did something so...considerate and kind. He makes me feel so comfortable and happy like I could spend forever with him and never get bored.

We've gotten close and I trust him. Which is unusual for me since I don't trust anybody ever. You have to be close to me, for me to even properly open up.

Giving my trust to him is a massive leap. I don't regret giving it to him, I'm just cautious of what he will do with it. He doesn't appear like someone who would manipulate it and use it for his own benefit but do I really know him? The whole time I've spent with him, I still hardly know him.

I've never been to his house, never met his family -- hell, I haven't even heard him mention his family.

If I hardly know him, how the hell do I trust him?! He could be a serial killer for all I know. Oh god, what if he i-

Shut up! He's not a serial killer, just a private person. I bet he will tell you everything if you just ask him. The calm and rational side of me reassures me. I'm just panicking.

I need to calm down and think this through. He's not any of that, I may not know him but deep down, my heart is telling me that he's a good guy. That he's always going to be there for me. Xavier's just misunderstood...

"Knock, knock." My dad interrupts my thoughts as he peeks his head through the gap. He looks slightly uncomfortable, probably afraid I'm getting changed or something. Lifting myself up, I give him an 'okay' look.

"Yes, dad?"

"I'm just telling you that me and your mom are leaving soon. You going to be okay here by yourself?" He asks. Knowing dad, he's probably worried I won't feel safe here by myself. Did he forget I won't be -- sugar! I didn't tell him Xavier's taking me out.

Nervously, I rub the back of my neck and bit my lip. Its a habit of mine when I want to ask my dad something that I know he's probably going to hate.

"Well, you see dad..."

"Yes?"

Sighing, I grumble it out. "I'm going out with that friend you met at the hospita tonight. You know, Xavier."

Dad doesn't say anything for a second and I almost think he didn't hear me.

"I'm sorry Annabella, my ears must be playing tricks with me because I thought I heard you say that you're going out with some boy tonight." He repeats, his tone unhappy.

Oh dear...

"Yes dad, that's what I said." I slump my shoulders knowing what's coming next.

"Hell no!" He yells. "Not happening. Forget it, remove it from your mind. You are not going out with some boy in a city you barely know. If you thought for one second I'd agree to this then you seriously need to get your head checked young lady."

Well, he took that well all things considering.

"But--"

"Save it." He gives me a glare, shutting my gob up. I guess I'm going to have to call my last hope. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

"I'm sorry dad but you're just too overprotective." I apologize. Dad gives me a confused look, his eyebrows furrowing.

"Mom!" I shout, avoiding dad's narrowed eyes. He now looks mad because he know's he'll give into mom. She's scary when she wants to be. Plus, he loves her.

Mom comes bursting into the room, her cheeks slightly flushed. How the hell did she get tired of running like ten meters? My mom is a complete mystery.

"Yes, sweetie?" She softly asks, straightening her copper hair down. One of her eyes had green eyeshadow on whilst the other didn't. I must have disturbed her from putting her make-up on.

"Dad won't let me go out with my friend tonight," I complain, widening my eyes for effect. This always happens. I make dad look guilty whilst I look innocent. It ends with me getting my own way.

"Oh sweetie, of course, you can go out." She smiles and I mentally cheer. Then she turns to my dad with a glare. "You, however." She points at him; I watch as he visibly gulps. "Annabella is old enough to make her own decisions okay? If she wants to go out with this friend then she can. She's mature enough to know if this friend is trustworthy or not."

Go, mom!

"But her friend is a boy!" Dad pouts, resembling a defeated toddler.

Mom pokes his chest, hard. "I don't care. Its her choice. Plus, its about time she met a guy."

My cheeks redden at that. I send a glare her way, along with my dad. In his eyes, I will always be his little girl.

"Esme--"

"Shh!" And with that, my mom drags my dad out, giving me a quick thumbs up before she shuts the door.

Well then...

A knock at my door signaled Xavier's arrival. Mom and dad had left a couple of hours ago, much to my dad's dismay.

Glancing at the mirror one last time, I checked to make sure the blue dress was alright and that my make-up was good. I'd like to think I looked okay. Xavier didn't say anything about what we were doing. He only said to dress nice but comfortably.

Inhaling, I open the door and gasp at what's in front of me.

Xavier, standing there, in a suit. A freaking suit. Somebody pinch me.

"Xavier?" I breathlessly ask, my mind a bit foggy. He looks so handsome in the suit, its making my heart pound in my chest. His black hair is jelled up so its got a quiff. I don't know why but wearing that suit makes everything more noticeable. His jaw looks sharper, his grey eyes brighter and his hair glossy (not in a greasy way).

Xavier seems a bit taken aback too, his eyes drinking all of me in. He grips the flowers he's holding tighter as his grey eyes filled with awe. We both look stunned by each other.

"You look beautiful, like an angel." He mutters out, still not entirely here. Nonetheless, I blush at the compliment and mumble a thank you.

"You look handsome too." I shyly compliment him too.

He smirks at me, his eyes still taking me in. "Why thank you. Gotta look good for my absolutely stunning date."

I can tell he's playing with me but their's also a bit of seriousness in his voice, telling me what he's saying is true.

"Oh really?" I raise an eyebrow, smiling along with him. "And who might that be?"

"Well." He starts. "My date is the most gorgeous girl you'll ever see. She manages to capture not just mine but every other guy's attention without realizing it. She has these captivating green eyes that I can't help but get lost in and the most breathtaking smile ever. Cheesy but she lights up the room when she smiles." And then he mumbles the last bit, thinking I don't catch it. "Or at least, my heart."

Widening my eyes, I open my mouth in shock. He meant that? About me? Wow...

"Uh..." I dumbly reply. I can't...my mind can't even comprehend it. I have never been told any of that before.

"Here, these are for you." He helps me out, handing me the pretty flowers.

I take them and give him another thank you.

"Shall we?" He asks once I come back from putting the flowers away, holding his arm out for me. Looping my arm through his, I lock the hotel door and let him lead me out.

"So, where are we going?" I question him once we step out of the hotel.

Turning to me, he smiles at me. "You'll see Princess."

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