🍁"I and me are too deeply in conversation"🍁

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Bryce's P.O.V.

I glanced at my wristwatch for the nth time. It's been almost one hour since all other guests of mine have arrived for my birthday party except one person. One and only Mr. Kyler Grace. Where is he? Why is he not here yet? Should I give him a call or something? No no, that's way too much of a task. Should I drop a text?

I glanced back at the people sitting and busy chatting. Apart from Miley, Timber, Brian and Kimberly, my step sister Becca and her minions were also here. I never wanted to invite Becca. My mom forced me to call her and invite her. I was left with no option. Other than them, Becca's group which comprises of Hana Jules, Kenneth Weasley, Jimmy Joe and Melissa were also present at my birthday party without an invitation. They're Becca's guests. I could've never ever imagined in my nightmare even that the Talk of the school will be attending a party of an unknown personality like me. All thanks to Becca, my popular step sister.

Sighs!!

"Ok, everyone. So, it's our Bru's birthday", Timber said gaining the attention. He had a glass of wine in his hand as he raised a toast.

"On this special occasion, we've reserved the entire cafe till evening just for you guys. You can order whatever you want. Today's a special day because a very special person was born today", he said looking at me and I just smiled.

He's sweet!!

"Oh my god. You two are so adorable", One of the girls amongst Becca's group said. I don't know her name.

Is she stupid?

"Are you guys dating or something?", Another one asked.

Why do they have so much interest in other's life?

"Who is dating who?", Miley walked inside from the kitchen holding a tray with glasses of shakes. She had worn a yellow sunflower dress and man oh man, was she gaining attention? I could notice how these boys were unable to take their eyes off her. I also noticed Timber's possessiveness as well.

These two are so made for each other!!

"No one. We're not dating beautiful ladies. I'm all single", Timber said and the girls just blushed. Timber has a charm of his own. But Miley needs to see that. He loves her so much and she's not at all woke about it. I could lend her my spectacles for a clear vision to see Timber's true love for her.

She's so naive.

"Hey, Bryce. You're the birthday girl. Why are you standing at the main gate? Come, join us", Jimmy said. I gave him a tight smile.

"I need to make a call. I'll join soon", I said and walked out of the cafe. Jimmy and I have been in talking terms only because of that orphanage camp I've visited once or twice. We've not talked that much but can you believe him? He acted so friendly as if we've known each other since ages.

This is the problem with extroverts. They'll make you feel comfortable and at peace once but later they'll be busy with some other person leaving you all alone. They can't stand committed to one single person. Their curiosity and urge to meet different people makes them so busy that you can't just keep them with you. They'll make you the most special one day and nothing at all the other day. I don't trust these social butterflies. I'm gonna date an introvert only.

That's final.

After glancing at my mobile for another ten seconds, I unlocked it. I went to call option, searched Kyler Grace's number and dialled it. Taking two deep breaths, I placed my mobile over my ear.

The call was going on but no one picked up the phone. That's weird. Is he driving or something? I went online to check his last seen only to know that Kyler's last seen was hidden.

That's why I've trust issues.

I texted him.

"Hey, are you coming?", B.

He was offline. Only one tick appeared on my mobile screen. I didn't like it. With a little bit of spoiled mood, I walked back inside the cafe. With a little extra bit of courage, I sat down with a bunch of people half-heartedly.

I just observed everyone, faked a smile, enjoyed the food and prayed for everything to finish soon so that I can go back home. Back of my mind was nagging me to check on Kyler. I went back online but he still was still offline.

What could have happened to him? Why is he here not yet? Is he offended by me?

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"Ok. My turn", Kenneth said as he walked in the front and Miley told him a movie to enact. Everyone was busy playing dumb charade. I picked up a chair and my cold coffee and taking the support of glass frame, glanced outside. I don't want to play. I need some alone time to rejuvenate my lost energy. Too much human interaction drains me.

Why didn't he come?, A faint thought crossed my mind.

A noise of chair screeching caught my attention. I glanced at my side. Brian who was holding a coffee mug himself sat next to me. He adjusted his cap, his style statement.

"What are you doing here, Senorita?", He asked.

"Waiting to go home", I replied. He smiled.

"Are you missing someone?", He asked and I straighten up in my seat. Am I being obvious? Does my concern for Kyler not showing up visible on my face?

"Whom will I miss?", I asked.

"Your best friend, Kyler", he stated as if this is the most obvious thing.

"He's not my best friend. We're project partners", I corrected him.

"Are you sure? I feel he has a thing for you. The way he was interrogating me last night, made me think another way", Brian said.

"What did he say?", I asked giving him my all attention.

"Well, he asked me if I like you or not?", Brian said and I rolled my eyes.

Extroverts need to know what's going on in another person's life. Why can't ya all live your own life?

"He's stupid", I said and focused back on my coffee.

"Don't you want to know my answer?", Brian asked. His sound was filled with surprise.

Least interested!!

"If you want to tell me then your wish", I said.

"I do like you. I want to take you out on a date. Will, you like to go out with me?", Brian asked and my coffee choked in my throat. I looked at him with wide eyes.

"Ehmm. I.. am sorry but… I.. I ", I was at a loss of words.

"I can't", I completed leaving a deep sigh.

Brian smile at me. "It's okay. I was just trying. It's no harm right".

"You can get any girl", I consoled him.

"I wanted the hard to get", he smirked at me and I rolled my eyes.

Why are boys so dramatic?

"We can be friends", I said.

"Yeah, I thought so too. Cool, I've no problem. Friends", he said as he forwarded his hand towards me.

Ugh. Human touch!!

I quickly held his hand and drop it even quicker. He had a sly smile on his face. Why? I rejected him and he seems happy about it. What a unique guy is he?

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I was wiping the tables whilst Timber was making coffee for both of us. Exactly half an hour ago, Miley left the cafe after helping us clean the kitchen. Two hours before that, all the people left after giving me some big and small gifts. I glanced at the table of gifts staring at me. I'm not used to of so many gifts. It feels odd. I should have brought a return gift for all of them. Everyone had a nice time, they told me. Kimberly and Brian were the last to leave. I don't understand why did Brian say something like that so casually?

I shrugged my shoulders thinking to myself. Boys do things without thinking many times. I can't predict them. After washing my hand, I sat on the table waiting for Timber to show up with my coffee. I opened my mobile phone. Kyler didn't saw my message yet. There was no call from him. He just disappeared.

Where is he?

"What are you thinking?", Timber made me look up from my mobile screen. He placed two iced coffee in front of me. Sliding a chair, he sat next to me.

"Nothing. I'm a bit tired", I said.

"You didn't even participate in any games and still you're tired. You've a talent of being tired even after doing nothing", he teased me. I gave him a half-smile.

"I don't like so much human interaction", I said.

"I know but you survived this. I'm proud of you", he said as he ruffled my hair. I slapped his hand away.

"I didn't see that guy today. The one who adores you", Timber said.

"Who? The guy of your imagination?", I said and he chuckled.

"You know about whom am I talking about, don't you?", He said and I sighed. He's been pairing me with Kyler uselessly.

"I don't know why didn't he come? I called him and texted as well. If he'll feel like coming, he'll. If not, I ain't gonna force anyone", I said and he sighed.

"He did make cake for you. Give him some credit, girl", Timber smirked and I closed my eyes out of annoyance.

"Miley told you that right. That girl can't keep a secret ever", I complain.

"I'm a charmer after all. She can't resist me", he said and I shook my head.

"Sadly, if you could gather some courage and tell her about your feelings, I could've considered you cool. You love her. Why don't you tell her?", I asked.

"I can't. I don't want to destroy something so beautiful. Our friendship is everything for me, Bryce. Have you seen the guys she went out with? Their standards are high. Miley's standards are high. I ain't rich", he said and my heart sank down.

Timber is a good guy. He doesn't deserve a heartbreak.

"I can help you. I can be your wing woman", I said and he started laughing.

"Sure. The girl who can't find a guy for herself will help me", he smirked.

"Try me. I can be helpful too", I said not getting offended by his comment. He's my friend. He has the rights. I don't talk to many but I talk much to people I know.

"Later. Right now, I want to dance. Would you like to dance with me?", Timber said as he got up from the chair. He forwarded his hand towards me.

"Ok", I agreed as I hold his hand. He played the song, 'Like me better', by Lauv. The music started playing in the cafe and we both swayed along with it.

"On a serious note, can I ask you something?", Timber asked. He pushed me away a bit and then pulled me back.

"Yeah. Go on", I said.

"What do you think about Kyler?", He asked and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Will you let go of him? Stop bringing his topic again and again", I said.

"No. I wanna know. What do you think about him?", He asked.

"He's a nice guy. I can say that. But he's way too over-friendly. He's got a large group of friends. I can say he's a good person. That's it", I said and he smiled.

"I wonder why didn't he show up?", He said.

"Why are you being so concerned about him?", I scowled.

"Let's say I'm shipping you two", he said as he turned me around.

"Are you kidding me?", I asked facing me.

"Nope. Look behind", he said as he left my hand and took two steps behind. I turned back and saw Kyler standing holding the gate of the cafe. His eyes were reading me and Timber.

"Hey", he said leaving a deep breath.

He arrived finally!!

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