Ava’s POV We finished talking and we both went to our room but I wanted to sleep when the rain started and it came with a huge thunderstorm.I hate rain.Leaving my bed, I wrapped my blanket around my body as I got out of bed and walked down to the sitting room and even though staying there alone would be scary, I couldn’t sleep in my own room alone.I laid on the couch when I heard footsteps and I looked to see Mason making his way down the stairs but he never lifted his gaze from his phone.A small smile escaped my lips as I laid down more comfortably, I’m not alone anymore and I’d be able to sleep well now.Even though I already knew he came downstairs because of me, he didn’t say a word or vocally announce his presence.His eyes fixated on his phone and he was smiling at something on the phone, my stomach churned and I had no idea why I felt that way.“Ava?” Mason called as he tapped me lightly and I opened my eyes to see him in front of me, I was already dozing off and ready
Ava’s POV Ignoring Mason didn’t go as I’d planned it, I didn’t think ignoring him would be so difficult but it was, because the moment I saw him, I felt myself calm at just the sight of him and I knew that I wanted to spend the rest of the day with him.I shouldn’t even be mad at him, he was only trying to keep me safe and away from predators, he’s older so he knew better.The crippling feeling of guilt soon starts to eat me up and I couldn’t help but just try to apologize and hope he accepts my apology.“I’m sorry for acting like a jerk the other day,” I apologized and Mason’s head sprung up as he lifted his gaze from his phone to meet mine.“It’s fine…”“No, No, it’s not fine because you were only trying to look out for me and I spoke to you rudely which I should've done so, no, it’s really not fine and stop acting like it is!” I immediately cut in before he could say another word.Anytime I try to apologize for something stupid that I’ve done he always makes it seem like I shoul
Ava’s POV The day went by quickly and we both agreed on taking an evening walk. The walk was slightly silent and I knew he was curious and wanted to know why I was so scared of thunderstorms.“So, in case you’re wondering what my stupid fear of Thunderstorm is,” I started and although the topic was uncomfortable to talk about for me, I wanted him to know why I got so scared.“You don’t have to talk about…”“I lost my dad in a thunderstorm,” I continued, he’d wanted to tell me not to talk about it but I wanted to, at least to him, “he’d gone somewhere and had even promised to be back in an hour.” I added.The memory of my father leaving the house that day was still fresh in my head and I still couldn’t get over the call of my dad being found dead.“That’s why I get paranoid when waiting for people, you know, when they leave and it starts to rain heavily? I’m always unable to take it and most of the time, I’ll always think of the negative side because of what I’ve been through.” I e
Ava’s POV The day went by quickly and we both agreed on taking an evening walk. The walk was slightly silent and I knew he was curious and wanted to know why I was so scared of thunderstorms.“So, in case you’re wondering what my stupid fear of Thunderstorm is,” I started and although the topic was uncomfortable to talk about for me, I wanted him to know why I got so scared.“You don’t have to talk about…”“I lost my dad in a thunderstorm,” I continued, he’d wanted to tell me not to talk about it but I wanted to, at least to him, “he’d gone somewhere and had even promised to be back in an hour.” I added.The memory of my father leaving the house that day was still fresh in my head and I still couldn’t get over the call of my dad being found dead.“That’s why I get paranoid when waiting for people, you know, when they leave and it starts to rain heavily? I’m always unable to take it and most of the time, I’ll always think of the negative side because of what I’ve been through.” I e
Ava’s POV Everything that happened last night at the restaurant couldn’t leave my head no matter how hard I tried. Cocooned in my blanket, I’d made up my mind not to go downstairs for the rest of the day.“Ava! Breakfast is ready!” That would be the third time he’s calling out to me but his face is the last thing I wanted to see this morning.“Ava? I swear I’ll break the door down if you don’t answer me now and have breakfast.” He threatened and I could tell that he was already by the door.“I’m sick, carry on and I’ll join you later.” I lied as I called back to him. I wasn’t sick, I just didn’t want to be in a close range with him.He confuses me a lot and I have no idea what to do about my feelings for him. I didn’t even feel like this when Xander kissed me so why am I feeling like this now after our little eye contact and hand holding?Just hearing him talk makes my heart race, his smile makes my breathless, and the sound of his laughter makes my stomach fill up with a weird h
Ava’s POV As I blinked my eyes open, I saw Mason’s eyes widened and filled up with shock and surprise. I was even taken aback by my abrupt action.What is going on with me and why on earth did I kiss him?Getting back to my senses, I pulled my lips from his and pushed him away at once, while my cheeks felt like it was on fire. I can’t believe I had just kissed Mason! He’s definitely disgusted by me right now.Why did he also allow me to do that? He could’ve done something to stop me!So many thoughts were currently running through my head and my heart was lodged in my throat.“GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!” I yelled next, holding my head as I paced around trying to register what I’d just done.I saw the shocked look on Mason’s face and I just knew that he must’ve been wondering why I kissed him and just dismissed him like nothing happened.It was my fault, not his. It was my action, not his, so why am I taking it out on him?I don’t want to see him right now, I don’t want him anywhere
Ava’s POV The sky was still a bit dark, and so I decided to get some more sleep on getting to my bedroom. All attempts to try falling asleep proved futile but I tried to force it over and over again because I couldn’t stop thinking about Mason and our kiss, which I’d rather not think about for now.Snuggling under my blanket, I closed my eyes tightly, willing the day to fully break as soon as possible.—- The rays of the sun that made its way into my room made me flicker my eyes open.I’d indeed slept, I noted as I rubbed my eyes and sat up. I tried to search for my phone frantically once the sleep had cleared from my eyes. I needed to tell Nicole about what’s going on.I need to tell her about everything. Mason and I have kissed twice now and I have absolutely no idea what to make of my feelings for him.Nicole picked on the fourth ring and just when I was about to start spilling what had gone down between Mason and I, she spoke.“Have you gotten over the ridiculous feelin
Ava’s POV I stared at him as his head inched towards me and just for a moment I wanted it too, I wanted to kiss him. I tried to move but it felt as though my legs were glued to the ground.With each breath I took his face came impossibly closer and I snapped my eyes shut waiting for it to happen but my mum’s disappointed face appeared in my mind.Swiftly opening my eyes, I tried to suppress my snicker when I saw that Mason’s eyes were still closed. Dipping my hand into the sink discreetly, I splashed water on his face and it opened immediately.The frown was evident as his forehead wrinkled and I couldn’t help but burst out laughing.“You look so ugly when you frown, it doesn’t suit you.” I laughed, his face still amusing to me.“Oh yeah?” He asked like he was about to challenge me to do something and I just knew that it wouldn’t be good.“I look ugly when I frown?” He drawled once again as he slowly made his way to the sink and soon I felt water on my face.Opening my mouth in sh