chapter 32

Domino - Jessie J

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"Will—will you be my girlfriend?"

G-girlfriend? Girlfriend? GIRLFRIEND?!

Oh my gosh, I think I'm about to hyperventilate. Xavier King, the notorious bad boy just asked me to be in a relationship with him. Me. Just, wow.

Do I want to date him? Am I ready for this?

I'm not going to lie, I like Xavier, a lot. Hell, with time, I could love him. He is kind to me, gentle. He knows exactly what to say to me, he knows how to get my heart to practically leap out of my chest.

This beautiful man wants to date me. This man who is just misunderstood by everyone, including me once, wants to be with me. I—I can't even comprehend this.

I want to date him. He's perfect for me. I want him to call me his girlfriend, I want him to smile to me and make me laugh, to hold my hand as we walk down the streets, to cuddle me when I need him.

I want him.

My thoughts continue to go crazy and I don't even realize how long I've been like this until I see Xavier's anxious and defeated look. He thinks I'm taking a long time because I don't want to be with him. Oh god, I'm messing everything up.

"Xavier," I start, not knowing what to say. I don't want to embarrass myself in front of him. Not during this memorable moment. His grey eyes turn hard and cold, his fist clenching at his sides.

"It's fine." He harshly says, turning around. "Forget it."

Oh no, he thinks I'm rejecting him. He's already walking away from me, making me jog to catch up with him.

"Xavier—"

"Don't worry Annabella, I got the message." He interrupts me, coldly telling me that over his shoulder. Letting out a frustrated sigh, I clench my teeth. God dammit Xavier, listen to me!

"Xavier King, stop walking!" I shouted, watching his back stiffen. "Gosh, let me talk."

Xavier slowly turns around, his whole face closed off as he waits for me to talk.

Sighing, I untie my ponytail so I can run a hand through my hair. "I took so long to answer you because my mind was going crazy at the fact you asked me out. I couldn't—no can't—believe you want me to be your girlfriend. How could I say no to being your girlfriend? You have shown me a side to you that nobody else has seen. You believe in me, you make me see a side of myself I haven't even seen. So, to sum it up, yes, I'll be your girlfriend."

I watch as Xavier's face turns into one of pure happiness as he picks me up and twirls me around. Giggling like a maniac, I gaze down at him as he spins me around, my eyes noting the joy in his extraordinary eyes.

"Thank you for giving me a chance, Annabella, my girlfriend." He happily says, his smile makes me smile, I swear its contagious.

"Anytime," I whisper, in a trance. Xavier's eyes flicker down to my lips and I subconsciously bit it, causing him to let out a frustrated groan. "You okay there Xavier?"

"I'm fine." He answers, his gray eyes turning lustful. I smirk at the effect I have on him. He's definitely not fine.

"You sure?"

Xavier groans again, looking up. When he looks back down to my grin, he gives me a playful glare. "Are you teasing me, Princess?"

I innocently shrug my shoulders with a sly smile on my face. "Maybe."

"Who knew you could be such a tease."

"What can I say, you make me feel different," I comment. Its true though, since I've been around Xavier, he's changed me. I would never have had the confidence to do something like this before. I would never have gone against Stacy but now...

He's changing me; I think I'm changing him too. We're both learning from each other.

"A good kind of different?" He quietly asks me as his eyes stay locked on my lips.

"Absolutely," I mumble back.

Xavier gives me a genuine, happy smile that melts my heart and leans in closer to me. I copy him, my eyes drifting to his lips too.

He brushes his lips against mine, the electricity sending shivers down my spine. I automatically close my eyes as I push myself to his lips.

Slowly, they move against each other as if we are savoring this kiss. My stomach feels like its doing flips or like there's a raging zoo in there.

One of Xavier's hands moves so that it holds the back of my neck whilst I move my arm up so that I can run it through his silky black hair. I tug on a bit of his hair, getting a groan from him.

His tongue runs along my mouth, almost like its asking me to open my mouth. I do and his tongue darts in there, moving around my mouth. I moan at the sensation which must have caused some sort of reaction in him because he moves away, panting.

Still feeling dazed, I incoherently mutter something. That make-out session was...

Damn, I can't even put it into words.

"Annabella, you are amazing," Xavier mumbles against my cheek, planting a kiss there.

With burning cheeks, I look down as Xavier chuckles at me. Kicking him in the leg, he still continues to laugh at me but with a pout from me, he apologizes.

Xavier's hand moves away from my neck as he grabs onto my hand. He starts to rub soothing circles on my pale skin and I place my hand on his shoulder.

"Annabella, I—I'd like it if you..." He clears his throat, gazing down at me. Taking a deep breath, he starts again. "I'd like it if you would come to meet my parents this evening. My brother and his girlfriend are in town so you could meet the whole family."

My eyes widen at his request. He wants me to meet his parents? I've never had a boyfriend before so I've never had to meet someone's parents before. What if they don't like me? What if they think I'm not pretty or smart enough for their son?

My mind wanders to the Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller film, Meet The Parents; I can't help but feel worried that something awful like that happens to me. I'd want to make an impression on Xavier's parents to show that I am good enough for him.

But Xavier's cute but sad face pops into my head. I can't let this man down. I just can't.

"Of course I will. What should I wear?" My heart skips a beat at his broad smile. I knew I made the right decision.

"Whatever you want. You'll look stunning in whatever." He immediately answers, circling his arms around my waist.

"Oh really?" I ask, raising an eyebrow. "So if I came wearing a bin bag I'd look stunning?"

"Uh huh. You'd look absolutely delectable." Xavier says and I blush again.

"I highly doubt that," I mumble under my breath, thinking Xavier didn't hear me. However, he did. Gently capturing my chin, he lifts it up so that I can look into his eyes.

"Annabella, you are the most stunning woman I've ever seen before. You manage to make my heart go crazy whenever I see you. Never doubt your beauty." He remarks. I feel breathless at his words.

Xavier still knows how to make me forget how to breathe. I nod my head and he lets go of my chin.

"I'll pick you up from your house at five thirty," Xavier tells me, stepping back.

"But you don't know where I live." I retort.

Xavier turns around and gives me a smirk. "That's where your wrong sweetheart."

He then walks off, leaving me standing in the gym. I huff and cross my arms. Did he stalk me or something? Otherwise how else does he know where I live?

"That was the cutest thing I've ever seen before." Someone comments from behind, a voice that I'm all too familiar with.

Hesitantly, I spin around to see Ren and Cora's happy expressions. They're bouncing on their heels, clapping their hands.

"That was f*cking adorable," Cora says.

I roll my eyes. I wish I remembered that they were still in the gym, watching me and Xavier likes hawks. I'm never going to live this down. Ever.

Ren's happy suddenly turns less shocked and more annoyed. "You kissed and never told me?" She screeches, her face looking hurt.

A wave of guilt flows through me at that. I didn't tell my two best friends that I lost my first kiss. In fact, I haven't told them a thing about what happened in London.

Hanging my head in shame, I give her an apology.

Cora sighs, waving her hand in a dismissive manner. "Its okay, you can tell us EVERYTHING now."

I agree to that. "Could you guys also get me ready for later? You know, because I'm meeting Xavier's parents."

Ren and Cora exchange looks and grin, nodding their heads frantically.

Releasing a breath, I smile at them.

Word count: 1666

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