If I didn't notice before,

Now I do,

She was becoming special to me,

Little did I knew.

Xander

I was hiding in a party. And I never thought this would ever happen. As soon as I entered this extravagant party at Haylien's place, girls flocked around me. I loved their attention or rather craved it earlier but this time I was trying to keep away lest my chances with Freya were blown away.

She was difficult as it is, I didn't want her to get the wrong idea. Why does it bother me if Freya is unhappy to see me with other girls? Because it was clear as crystal, I have started liking this girl.

I have never liked a girl, genuinely. I could never spend casual time with one just talking or never have I ever thought about protecting one. The idea sounds absurd but with Freya in picture, not so much. What is it about her, I couldn't put my finger on it but she does make me feel complete.

Awesome Alexander, you go around thinking all dramatic girly stuff now.

Before I could debate more on my sanity and poetic skills, I heard her. I don't know how but I heard her or felt her even before she entered the house and I crept out of my hiding place.

Much to people's dislike , this party was alcohol-free because I asked Haylien as soon as I know that Freya was coming. Like he said, I didn't want drunken boys around her.

Remember, the weird protective feeling.

So, everybody was super aware as I walked pushing through the crowd. My eyes found her and I swear for a moment my heart beat stopped and my eyes popped out of my socket. I started considering her beautiful even in her daily simple attire but right now she looked ravishingly beautiful.

Breathtaking.

And the first intense feeling of tonight hit me. I wanted to kiss her lips painted a devil's red.

"She is just here to drop Tessa. And as soon as they find me she will leave." Haylien came from behind me with an amused smirk on his face.

"Damn that girl is sexy," Haylien mumbled and I snapped my head in his direction to glare at him.

"Who?" I asked in a harsh tone.

"Tessa." He answered in a trance and I suddenly felt like he was not the enemy here.

For some reason he was my only ally in Freya territory. Others don't know about my obsession with her except maybe Josh.

I knew now what I needed to do. Before she escaped from the party like a Cinderella or like last time, I needed to get to her and get her to stay.

"Fiore, you look gorgeous." I complimented and as usual, she blushed.

Her eyes widened a little at shock and guilt passed in them.

"I wasn't going to come. Tessa dragged me." Now I understood the reason for the guilt.

She felt that bad that she refused to me but came with Tessa instead. Like a fool , even that made me happy.

"I am offended. I thought we were friends but it turns out you only listen to Tessa." I looked at her fake offended.

"Well, she never hit my head with a ball and made me wash her clothes , so she is on better terms with me than you." She said dryly.

And I am already beating myself for those childish stupid tricks.

"Care to dance?" I asked curtly.

"Not really."

I took her arm nevertheless and placed over my shoulder as I pulled her closer. Whenever, whenever this girl was around I feel the loud thud in my heart, the coil inside me and relief cascade over me. I was addicted and she was apparently the drug here.

I sighed deeply just because she was snuggled this close to me, my eyes closing in some sort of relief I can't explain.

"I love hugging you," I told her truthfully.

"Now I know why you do it so often." She mumbled sounding a little shy.

"And did I tell you , you look beautiful?" I asked just to be sure.

This time, she chuckled.

"Yeah you did. And I am wondering if it is the truth or Alexander's usual trick lines."

I moved away a little and cupped her face in palm, caressing my thumb over her cheek.

"What do you think?" I whispered softly and saw her redden even further.

I could feel her breathing quicken as I looked into her eyes.

I have kissed her before, I know I have. I had this thought in the back of my head which I knew was a lie.

But I feel like I have; kissed her eyelids, the tip of her nose, her cheeks, her neck and I wanted more of that. My thought was taking a dangerous turn with her in this close to me.

"You want a drink?" She asked sounding nervous as hell.

No, I need a drink.

"Haylien kept this party alcohol free," I told her.

"I meant non-alcoholic Alexander."

"Sure."

She sighed as we stepped apart as if relieved of the awkwardness now.

"Alexander, can I get a dance?" Hailey stood next to me.

I gave her a cold look but she was used to it so she stood there smiling sweetly.

"I am here for Freya." Well, I just took the risk of saying it loud.

She snickered at my words.

"Really Alexander, first you go all the way and bully her and now you are interested in her?"

I was about to move away from her before I get a headache.

"One dance, for our families' friendship." I knew this was coming.

I had to agree and we started dancing.

"She is a challenge, isn't she? That is the only reason you are attracted to her." Hailey came up with a deduction.

"She is beautiful, that is why I am attracted to her."

"You do know I will make her life miserable for this?" She said with creepy calm tone.

"Even you can't mess with Alexander Comhan, Hailey," I smirked at her threat.

"So you will be her guardian angel now?" She scoffed harshly.

"If that is what it takes then, fine?"

"Your dad knows?"

"He doesn't need to know everything in my life." I snapped at her.

"Well, this seems kind of important. Or is she another one of your random girls?"

Freya was not just one of those; she was the missing piece to my puzzle.

"And she seems awfully close to Michael guy." Hailey's words made me look for her.

"Enough dancing." I jerked away from her and she gave me a sly smile.

I groaned mentally. Freya, why the hell are you messing with my heart now, wasn't my head not enough?

I spotted her laughing with Michael and suddenly angry now I made my way towards her.

"Stay away from her Michael." I almost growled at him and he gave me a dry look.

"I wanted to stay the same."

"Do you really want to mess with me right now?" I scowled at him and I could see the look of defeat in his eyes.

"You always think no one can mess with you," Freya said in a little high-pitched voice.

"Freya?"

"Yes , me. Why you want to boss me out of a party now. You can't. This is my friend's party." She said in an exaggerated dramatic tone.

Hell, she was drunk. How did that happen?

"Freya, come with me. You have had something wrong to drink." I started dragging her away.

"Let me go, you demon." She whined like a kid.

Demon. I chuckled at her description.

"Haylien, I am taking her away. Apparently, she is drunk." I gave him an accusing look.

He just shrugged as if he was innocent. I knew , he was not.

Freya kept whining and occasionally singing as I dragged her out to the parking area of the house.

"I am not getting in the car with you." She stood there pouting adorably and my thoughts centred on kissing her.

Damn, she was dangerous today.

And images flashed my mind when she was drunk and in my arms, something I have seen before but right now it was more than images. I just knew this had happened before.

"Freya, stop being difficult and get in the car. I will drop you home."

"No, I feel jittery around you. It's like my nerves are one fire." She closed and whispered as if this was a secret.

I swear something dropped in my stomach. I ,set her nerves on fire?

"Okay, then let's walk." I gave in as well.

I realised drunk Freya had it advantages and spending time with her might get me some of her secrets.

"Sooooo. You look like you were enjoying with Hailey a little too much." She said glaring at me and I detected jealousy in her tone.

Was this happening for real or was this some long image flashes I was having now- a- days?

"It was just a formal dance for our families. You were having fun with Michael too."

"He was making me laugh when I was sad." She gave me a stern look.

"Why are you sad?" I asked suddenly worried.

"Because that is what you do." She poked my chest with her finger.

"You. Make. Me. Sad." She poked with each word and surprisingly her words hurt me.

But before I could say another word she sighed and held the top of my shirt pulling me closer in the process. Never, never have a girl made me feel this way.

My heart picked up at a faster pace and the loud thump started.

"But- but you know, don't tell this to anyone." She bent down and her breath fanned my ears and my insides swirled with desire.

"You make me feel weird, like nauseous , a really fast heart beat and why, why do I find you attractive?" With a whiny cry , her head slumped on my chest and I really had to use all my restraint to keep in control after what she said.

It was a miracle, but she was attracted to me as I was to her.

And right now she was in my arms, so close and yet so far. Somehow it felt she had been like this for me before. Like she was something I desire and couldn't have. Why does she bring such feelings?

Hell, I was never this weak but she was making me very weak now.

She lifted her head and looked at me with those soulful brown eyes. Shit, I was in a grave, deep shit. This was so much more than just like for me.

"I am so mad. Who even likes their bully?" She whispered.

The intensity in her eyes scared me and made me excited as well. She likes me? Really, why?

"Freya, I like you too. I have never felt this way for a girl." I confessed.

She giggled unlike her.

"No, you don't like me. You like to annoy me." She sounded hurt.

Well, it might look like this, the way I have been acting.

"But why the hell do you like me?" I mumbled to myself.

Suddenly her hands reached and cupped my cheek and I leaned into her touch, the feeling of wholeness feeling my heart. I have never felt this happy in my life, this satisfied and this amazing.

"Are you going to kiss me?" She asked with those wide eyes that were affecting my neurology.

"You will know when I will kiss you." The words came out of my mouth and déjà vu hit me.

Freya Morenson, who the hell are you?

"Even I don't know why? Maybe because you have those violet eyes and white wings , Xander."

And she slumped unconscious in my arms.

Xander, she said, just the girl in my dreams. No one calls me that and I decided I liked the name she just gave me.

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HEHE! I enjoyed writing this chapter too much. I hope you find it enjoyable too XD

Drunk Freya did blurt out some important stuff. And she called him Xander :D

Let the comments flow awesome readers ;)

Because things are going to be even more fun from now!