Chapter 15: Chapter Fifteen
Kyla's POV
What an epic surprise. This is the dare, make me fall in love with my best friend's biggest crush.
"How great,” I mumble sarcastically. I have no idea why, but I feel strangely disappointed. I think a part of me is actually feeling bad about doing this. Why won't I? Riley does love Stein. I also think that maybe, just maybe it has something to do with Richard tricking me. A small part of me was looking forward to spending time together. Now, it'll be a double date just without the second partner.
I blink my eye lids and take a proper look at him. It's really hard to act like I find him attractive. Sadly, I have to if I'm going to pull this off in under a week.
I look away feigning shyness but in real terms, I didn't want to stare at him anymore.
Richard took the first seat and Stein helped me with mine. The plates were uncovered and once again, Richard takes the first move and begins eating. Seconds later, I bowed my head slowly and followed in his footsteps.
Just great, he brought me up here to eat lunch together in boring, awkward silence.
"I'll go get the waiter to clear up and the cheque. I'll be right back."
Richard seemed to be done with his food. I noticed he stood up and walked away leaving Stein and me. I'm not dumb, it was obviously a scheme to get the two of us alone to maybe talk or something. I shifted awkwardly in my seat feeling Stein's burning gaze on me.
"So Kyla... Tell me about yourself?"
He asks, I nearly scoff at his typical question. He doesn't want to know anything. It's a simple tactic to make a girl feel special. I know it all too well, so I'll pass
"I'm a pretty boring person. There isn't much to say,” I respond and take the last bite from my food.
"Well, everyone has something they're hiding. No matter how boring you think you might be, I'm sure there's something hidden deep within." He grinned feeling smart. It's becoming unbearable with each passing second. I can only stay put and try to put on the best act.
I kept looking over my shoulders waiting for Richard to burst right in. If he were here, I had a feeling Stein wouldn't be spitting trash.
"Well. I live with my relatives and of course we attend the same school. That's about it."
"Why haven't I noticed you up until now. You're too pretty to pass by so I find it strange."
Normally, a girl is supposed to blush, but I simply pushed a small smile on the corner of my lips and prayed he wouldn't notice.
Just seven more days and it's all. Just smartness and that's all. Richard appeared after a while glancing at us.
"I thought you two would be making out or something,” he states bluntly. I'm caught unaware. He left so we could make out? What did he expect, that I’d throw myself at him or what?
They both share a look obviously trying to send a message to one another. I'm getting a migraine just by thinking about it. This date has gone much better than I expected truthfully. I mean Richard left, Stein didn't talk much and now they're having an "eye-to-eye" discussion. In my books, that counts as averagely normal.
I check my watch and it's getting really late. I needed to get home Soon or else I'll be in more trouble.
"Can we go now, please,” I requested. Richard shared one last look with Stein and shrugged. I have zero idea what's with all the looking. I'll think about it later or something.
I grab my things ready to leave placing my phone on the counter. It starts ringing when am about to get up. Two pair of eyes look straight to who's calling me and I wish the ground would open up. Remember when I said this wouldn't go well, yeah it didn't.
"Tony's calling. Shit, fuck!"