5. New taste

For God's sake, can't Liam act normal for once? I know he keeps doing this because of me pretending not to know him, but still ..., the way he acted towards Rob today, like I am some kind, in his possession, just doesn't make any sense.

I know we have a connection between us and I know I can't deny it anymore, and this always gets me thinking "Why do I feel like this" he is rude to everyone, doesn't care about anyone but himself, so self - obsessed... but when I look at him all I see is a lost puppy, smiling at me, giving me his shiny blue eyes, making my heart melt for a second.

But that's it. I'm not gonna let myself get seduced by two gorgeous eyes and a pretty smile. I am not weak anymore and I'm not gonna let anyone break my heart again. I'm not gonna let another Den in my life. Let's get this party started!

I was just walking out of the school's front door when I met Rob's gaze. He waved his hand, for me to notice and go where he was standing. I did what he asked me to.

Without further notice, he grabs me from my shoulder and gives me a tight hug. I can feel his heart beating fast and his eyes full of concern. His hand is in my neck, pushing it lightly to his chest while his other handstands on my waist. I close my eyes and take a deep breath to notice his scent. He smells like cologne and aftershave. We stay like this for a while, until he realizes my neck and looks me straight to the eyes.

I just stay there, stoned of what had happened, Rob's behavior towards me. I couldn't speak a word at this point. His face looked so innocent right now revealing a side of him I had never seen.

" Are you ok? He said to me.

" I am sorry I had to leave you like that with him, but when I saw you grabbing his hand to calm him, I felt... bad. You chose somebody you barely know over me. Your best friend. I just didn't understand why you supported him instead of me. I'm sorry, okay! What I did was childish. I should have stayed there with you, not left and let you with that idiot there. "

I was amazed by his words because they were so comforting. I didn't expect Rob to act that way. I know what I did was foolish and I know that I should have protected Rob instead of Liam but at that moment I felt that it was better to stay with Liam.

Sometimes it's just the heart who does the decisions of the mind and at that point, it wasn't my decision but Rob is someone who has always stayed by my side, someone whom I Love by heart, and now looking at him, it makes me feel bad and regret my decision.

I need to stay with my best friend. He deserves this more than anyone else. I look him in the eye and run my finger through his eyebrow. I know he loves that. He understands that and gives me a beautiful smile.

" Don't be such a crybaby! I'm a big girl, I can protect myself from strangers."

" Cerc, look I.." I cut him off.

" You have nothing to be sorry for, okay. It was my decision, and I'm glad you respected it. I am the one who should say sorry to you. I made a mistake. I should have come to you, not Liam. Who the fu*k is Liam? You are my best friend forever! Do I still have a part in your heart for you to forgive me? "

I give him the puppy eyes, which I know he cannot resist.

" I think you know the answer princess! Okay, but does anyone else has such a cute friend.

" Princess?! Is that my new nickname? I know you love making fun of me?" he chuckles while running his hand through his hair.

" Who me? I just love you so much and got my way of presenting that to you, capiche! "

" Yes, captain. "

When we were little we used to play little pirates. Rob would always make a fuss about it cause he always wanted to be the captain of the ship and make me his maid. God... Thinking about it now... Gives me ' take me back vibes. '

" You still remember that? Can't believe I was such a nasty kid. I love how much time we used to spend together, not worrying about anything in the world!" just a soft smile under those hot sun rays and that warm wind.

" Yeah, probably because you didn't have a girlfriend back then." I give him a little smirk.

" Yeah, about that. I meant to tell you earlier but couldn't get the chance. I and Stef broke up. " 

" Really! Sorry! What happened? You guys looked happy?"

" We tried, it just didn't work out. You don't pressure stuff Cerc, all things happen for a reason. We weren't meant to be. "

Meant to be...how do I know we're meant to be with someone. How does that feel? I do wanna believe that.

" Meant to be? Where is my Robb? Get out of Rob's body? " I laughed at him.

" Ohh yeah... Says the girl who left his friend for some random guy! "

He`ll never change.

" You said you had forgiven me! "

" No, I never said that. You just assumed the responsibility. Now let me think about what your punishment will be... Pool day! "

" No... Please" I say while laughing.

Rob as a rich kid he is, has a gigantic pool in front of his house. We spent most of our time there during summer. We used to throw each other in the pool, play random games, and fight who was going to take the sauna later. We would call it a day just for us. For old time's sake.

" Okay, set. Tomorrow is pool day! Let's call Icy too. Everything will be perfect!"

" Tomorrow?!" I ask.

" Yeah, is there a problem princess?"

" The thing is I have to do the project with Liam tomorrow!" I say half murmuring.

" Again, Liam!" he said kind of nervous.

" You know what? I'll just tell him I'm busy tomorrow and leave it for another day. Happy! "

" Now..., yes. "

I could see how happy he was. His eyes were smiling too.

" And once more... Sorry for earlier. I acted foolishly. It should have been you."

" Yeah princess me. Keep it for another time. Now give me a big hug."

I hugged him again. It feels good to have someone beside you. He breaks the hug meantime his smile left his lips. He was looking at someone when his eyes fell to my lips. He licks and bites his own for a moment.  Wasn't he my friend I swear I would have fallen for him? He steps away a little before his hand touches my hair and replaces them with the other side of my neck. The t-shirt I was wearing was already showing a lot of me. He comes closer pulling me from my waist and leaving wet open kisses on my neck. My heart was beating was fast and my throat was dry.

" Rob, what are u...?

" Shush" was all he said realising a warm breath on my neck that tickled my skin.

He places a finger on my lip, gesturing me  I shouldn't talk .

I guess nothing was warm anymore.