Chapter 13: High school Crush

Harley POV

Is this real? Are his feelings mutual, too, for asking me out? Am I only dreaming or overreacting?

I couldn't explain what I felt the moment when he told me about hanging with him tonight. I need to call Andrea about this. This might shock her, but that's how I want her to react because she's also waiting for this moment for me. To be noticed by Bryce was a dream come true.

I pick up my phone and call her. I can still feel the heat of my cheeks from an earlier occurrence. It's ringing.

" Hello?" I heard Andrea's voice for the first time after our graduation.

I hadn't got the chance to say goodbye to her before we left the house.

"How are you, friend? You know what? I have something to tell you" There was excitement in my voice.

My pitch turned high because of it. I don't know when I became so into Bryce, but I guess it's a natural feeling.

"Uhuh, can you tell me what it is? I'd have a lot of homework, so can you make it faster" I began to feel sad when Andrea seemed not interested in talking to me.

"Hmm, I forgot. Anyway, I'll call you again when I recall it; bye." I decided to hang up without waiting for her reply.

Maybe everything between us changed. Maybe she's jealous because I am now the daughter of Mr. Evo Montero, a high-profile businessman in the whole world. My stepfather is very popular, but only a few people know that I am his stepdaughter, so I am still safe in the eyes of reporters.

I waited for Bryce to chat for tonight. It's nine in the evening, but I haven't received any message from him. I felt homesick, so I decided to call my mom.

I dialed her number, and I am glad that she answered my call.

"Mom? I want to go home. I miss you!" I said while trying to hold my tears.

" My poor lovely girl. You want to take to your dad?" Mom told me, but I quickly declined.

I am not ready to have connections with my stepfather yet. I don't know, but I felt nervous whenever I set my eyes on him. The way he gazes at me is different like he's seducing me. I don't know why I am thinking about it. Maybe I was the only one giving that kind of tension between us. He's my father now, so whether I like him or not, the time will come when he will visit and talk to me like a normal father.

I was about to go to bed after talking with Mom when someone called on my phone right after I pressed the end call from Mom.

My heart jumped with joy when I saw the name Bryce on the Incoming call.

I giggled again.

" Hello?" I simply answer the phone.

"I'm sorry for calling late. Are you still available this time?" he said on the other line.

I time-checked, and it was already ten in the evening. Should I go or not? What if Mom finds out, and they will get mad at me?

"Hey, are you still with me? It's my birthday today, so I thought you could join me" There's sadness in Bryce's voice, so I decided to agree with him.

"Yeah, I'm still here. Ahm, where do you want to meet me?" I don't know what to say, so I come up with these answers.

" Can we meet outside in front of your dorm? There's a 24-hour cafe there. We can celebrate my birthday there if you like." I think he's super considerate and sweet.

I bit my lower lip while thinking about what Bryce will wear. I saw his Instagram post today, and he's super hot in his half-naked sponge bob boxer. I couldn't stop smiling while thinking about it.

"Yeah, sure. See you there." I said, and after our conversation, I quickly took a night shower real quick and picked a nice dress to wear.

I saw the cream dress my mom gave to me as her graduation present. Its hem was just right above my knees, so it was not too formal. It's like a summer dress with a cream shade.

"I think this one will do," I mumbled and put it on.

I applied a little make-up and brushed my long ebony hair. I feel so fresh tonight, and at the same time, I am super excited to meet my crush.

I never thought that Bryce would contact me. I had no idea that he would get interested in a simple and poor girl like me back then.

I took a deep breath as I got my course with me and my phone. I was about to go when someone called.

It's my stepfather.

I was confused why he was calling me so late at night. Did my mom fight with him? Is something wrong with Mom? I was running out of time, but I didn't have a choice but to answer him.

" Yes? It's late, but why you're calling?" I lazily answered.

I can't call him dad yet because I feel like I'm too good for him. I still need to know him well before I will comfortably call him Dad.

" You sound like you're in a hurry. Are you going on a date?" he told me, and it made me get nervous.

How did he guess it? Am I not sounding sleepy?

" What? No---ahhh---I am in bed, and I'm about to sleep when--you call! What kind of question is that? Why did you call? Did you and Mom fight?" I am trying to act like I'm not going anywhere.

"Nope. Harley, can you call me Dad? I'm not a stranger anymore, right? I'm your mom's husband, and you're now my daughter, so can you call me dad the next time I call you?" I rolled my eyes while listening to him, but yeah, I have to agree to end our discussion.

"Okay, Dad. I'm going to sleep now. Bye!" I said and was about to hang up when I heard him groan.

"Fuck, ahhh, your voice is beautiful. Listening to you made me cum, ahhhh!" I heard him saying it, so I hung up immediately.

I don't know what just happened on the phone, but I suddenly felt something tingly in my body. I suddenly felt some moisture in between my legs.

I checked the time, and I almost forgot that I needed to meet Bryce at the cafe.

I immediately went there, and I saw him waiting patiently inside. He looks different. He is a total hunk now. His blonde hair and white T-shirts fitted with his cheered short made me want to kiss him so badly. He's super built, and wow, he's so handsome.

He raises his hands when he recognizes me.

"Hey, Harley, over here!" he's smiling so widely, like he's so excited to see me.

"Hey!" I replied and came over.

He immediately got up from his seat to offer me a seat. What a gentleman.

" Have a seat. I thought you wouldn't come." He said, and I simply smiled.

" No, I'm sorry for coming late. Dad called, so you know I need to act sleepy." I replied, which made him confused.

" Wow, your stepfather called this late? Wow, he's very caring to you, huh" he told me, and I simply nodded my head.

We both had chitchats when our order came. We both enjoyed the night, and the cafe gave Bryce a little gift, a birthday cake.

We sang Happy Birthday, and he made a wish before blowing the candles. We both enjoyed the night with champagne and beers.

"Hmm, wanna dance?" I said while pulling him against me.

I felt the heat on my face while my eyes wanted to fall asleep. I felt tipsy because of the beer, but I can still manage to dance.

" No, you're drunk now, Harley. Come, I'll take you home", he said while helping me to stand.

I looked up and saw his handsome face. I smiled and raised my toes to kiss him. I don't know what happened in my head but I was the one who made the first move.

I touched my lips to him, and I felt that he kissed me back.

" Come, I'll make you happy tonight," Bryce whispered to my ears and helped me.

He helped me to get into his car, and I don't know where he took me, but I woke up inside an unfamiliar bedroom.

My eyes widened when I realized that he had taken me to his condo.