"... I was the one who was supposed to confess instead Noah did and said that he was done with me... and I lost him." I blew a breath, finishing my story.

It felt good to tell someone. I never told dad because I knew he would beat the shit out of them maybe that was the reason I told Miss Maddox.

My name was called, I excused her to get my order, and when I came back; she looked deep in thoughts.

I quietly sat on my seat and cut the pancake, but before I could get the bite in my mouth she spoke. "You know I was like you when I was younger."

"You were?"

She nodded her head and continued. "I was a cheerleader, popular girl of the high school-" I cracked up at that. She narrowed her eyes at me, but I put the bite in my mouth and chewed it. "As I was saying. I liked a guy, but he was a..." She trailed off, searching for a word.

"Nerd?"

"You shouldn't call people that." She looked at me sternly then said. "And yes you can say that."

"What happened then?" I scooted closer.

"I liked him... Maybe even love, I don't know but because of being popular, liking him hindered and I was fool enough to let him go because of that and I never found a guy like him again." She mumbled looking at her drink.

I blinked my eyes, trying to process her words. "Are you still in love with him?"

"I don't know." She whispered, then looked at me. "The point is if you think that Mr. Stone is the guy, don't leave him or you will regret it."

"But I just told you-"

"Are you saying that Lexi Wolf is giving up?" She smirked. "I didn't know you were weak."

Now that riled me up. "I'm not weak." I narrowed my eyes.

"Prove it." Her smirk widened.

"Fine!" I huffed, getting from my seat. "I'm going to confess my feelings to him." I stepped out of the seat but halted by her.

"You should finish your food." She pointed at my pancake. "You don't want to faint before listening to his answer." I pondered in it then sat back eating. "And do me a favor." I glanced at her as she scrunched her nose. "Shower before you go."

I ducked my head in embarrassment and finish my pancake.

* * * * *

After running home, I took a shower and wore my white dress with thigh-length boots. I parked my car outside Noah's house and saw his parents getting out.

"Lexi!" His parents smiled at me. "We were just about to leave for the session."

"I'm sorry to come unannounced, Mrs. Stone., I mumbled, shifting in my place. "But I need to talk to Noah."

"He's in his room dear." She smiled, and I thanked her. After they left, I ran upstairs to Noah's room and was glad that we were alone.

I slowed my steps as I reached his room and heard him playing his guitar. The music was so sad that it made my heart ache.

"Hi , Noah." I greeted him as I stepped into his room.

"Lexi... What are you doing here?" He asked, surprised, sitting on his bed.

"I... wanted to talk to you."

"You made it pretty clear that didn't." He pointed out the event of this morning.

"I'm sorry about that... everyone was giving me a headache and... I needed some time alone."

"You always want to be alone, huh?"

"No." I rushed. "I don't... I mean sometimes, but not always." Exhaling, I continued. "Noah there's something I need to tell you... the reason I called you to the treehouse... well I just wanted to call, but I drunk texted everyone-"

"You got drunk? I thought you didn't-"

"I don't but I was sad that night and that's not the point... I called you because I wanted to confess something and things went out of hand... and you know what happened after that-" I slammed my mouth from rambling and glanced at him.

"I like you, Noah." I saw his expression lit up. "No, scratch that." I shook my head and his expression fall. "I love you."

A sudden ray of hope flash before he masked it. "Are you sure? You are not going to scratch it again right?"

"Yes. No- I mean ugh!" I grip my hair. "I love you, Noah! I don't know how and when it began... maybe it was when after years you came... or when you flirted with me at the movie or when you sang that song to me... and God I'm such a bit*h, it was so clear when you sang that song and I was-"

"Lexi-"

"I'm sorry about that- not about loving you and I get if you reject me and won't sit next to me in Home Eco. or it'll be awkward between us and we'll never talk in again in high school-"

"Lexi!" I stopped as Noah shook my shoulders. "Why are you thinking like that?"

"Because you said you're done with me." I whispered as tears build in my eyes.

His expression softened. "I don't mean it." He bored his eyes on mine. "I'm sorry... I was angry when I found the truth and you left the bar that night-"

"I left because I saw you and Elizabeth kiss." I choked.

His eyes widened. "You saw that?" I bit my quivering lip and nodded. "I wish you would have stayed a little to see that I pushed her back, and she kissed me, I didn't."

"It's same-"

"No, it isn't." He said, putting his hand and my cheek and wiped my tear. "I didn't know how she got that idea and did that, but I made it clear to her that..." He gulped.

"That?" I urged, taking a step closer.

"That you're the one and only." My heart felt light, like a burden was taken away.

"And you for me." My eyes darted between his sparkling green eyes as I leaned closer. I saw his cheeks getting red. He cleared his throat, letting go of my face.

"I uh think-"

"Noah." I placed my hands on either side of his face and made him look at me. "Let's get us out of this misery." I closed my eyes and tiptoed, pressing my lips to his. I heard him sigh, and he kissed me back.

Finally!

I internally screamed, and my heart drummed in my chest. A shiver ran up my spine as he put his hands on my waist and pulled me closer to him. Our chest smashed together as we continued to move our lips in sync. I slid my hands from his cheeks to the back of his neck and ran my fingers through his soft blond hair. My knees wobbled when he licked my lower lip asking for entrance, which I gladly give. My whole my heated when our tongues touched, I tightly clenched to him afraid to fall.

I had kissed enough guy but nothing compared with kissing Noah; I longed for this type of kiss. Our mouths fitted perfectly, like they were made for each other.

We slowly parted to take a breath. I got on my foot, and Noah kept his hands on my waist, keeping me in place. He put his forehead against mine as we pant. I slowly opened my eyes and saw him already gazing at me with his deep dark eyes and flushed face. I glanced at his lips, which were now red, making me want to kiss them again, but I controlled myself.

"Will you be my real boyfriend Noah Stone?" He backed a little, blinking his eyes, then chuckled.

"Shouldn't I be asking you that?" He gave me a teasing smile.

"I don't care." I shrugged. "I think we have wasted enough time and now I don't want to be away from you, not even for a second."

He grinned and pressed his lips against mine, giving me a slow, toe-curling kiss. When he parted, a groan left my lips, and he chuckled. "It'll be my honor to be your real boyfriend, Lexi Wolf."

My lips curled into a grin and tackled him with a hug. He stumbled back and fall on his bed with me over him. He let out a deep laugh, which made my whole my vibrate.

I put my hands on his chest and kissed him again. His laugh died as he kissed me back with equal passion. My body felt heated as he ran his hands through my hair and it down my back leaving goosebumps. He flipped us over and got on top of me.

"You know," I mumbled between the kisses. "This reminds me of the night when you got drunk."

"What?" He looked at me in confusion as we both panted. I told him about what happened and his face turned redder. He put his head in the crook of my neck and groaned.

"That's so embarrassing." I giggled and wrapped my arms around his neck, hugging him tightly.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about." I bit my lip to stop my grin. "You were cute, and we ended up cuddling."

He looked up, peeking at me with his dark eyes. "Can we cuddle tonight too?"

I bit my lower lip and nodded. "We can cuddle every night and no one can stop us," I whispered.

His lips curled into a radiant smile. "I like the sound of that." He said in a husky voice and pressed his lips to mine.

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A/N
And that's it!
Firstly Lexi's outfit!

I'm feeling so happy yet sad that this book is completed 🤧
Well...not yet EPILOGUE is next! Which I'm going to update tomorrow or in few days.

So there is this Q&A session I've seen at the end of the books, I tried to clear all the confusion in the book but so if you still have any questions about this book or characters ask away!

(I'm not really good with this session but since it's my book I'm sure it won't be that hard to ans XD)

See you in the epilogue!