"𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣 𝕨𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕖𝕕 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕦𝕟𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕔𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕜𝕚𝕤𝕤𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕦𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕥𝕥𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕝𝕒𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕖𝕣."

-𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕠𝕟 𝕍𝕚𝕝𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕣

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♬  ˢᵘᶜᵏᵉʳ ⁻ ᴶᵒⁿᵃˢ ᴮʳᵒᵗʰᵉʳˢ ♬

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Ｍａｓｏｎ

Tonight has been amazing and surprisingly, Alex and I hadn't fought once the entire time. Though I couldn't say whether it was due to the fact that Alex, for whatever reason, seemed like a completely different person. Gone was the sarcastic, rude and far too cocky guy I had come to know whilst living her. Albeit, I did appreciate the lack of rudeness and arguments; I wasn't sure how I felt about this 'new' Alex. It may sound stupid to most, I slightly, sort of, missed the Alex I had thought he was. Of course, some things, I definitely wouldn't miss; I would miss his quick wit and sarcasm. Sure I wanted him to be nicer to me, but that didn't mean I wanted him to change completely. And although he was kind and thoughtful, his sudden shyness certainly took me by surprise as did the anxious state he seemed to be in the entire time.

Of course Alex and I knew each other but I wouldn't say we knew each other well; however, one thing I did know was that Alexander De Luca wasn't shy nor anxious. Despite these sudden weird quirks, I still managed to have an incredible time and Alex also won me a giant stuffed narwhal that I was completely and utterly in love with. We stayed quiet throughout the ride home, the only sound was that of the music playing through the speakers. It wasn't uncomfortable however and it was actually nice to be able to sit and think about our date.

If I'm going to be completely honest, it was still insane to me that Alex and I had actually gone on date in the first place. From what I had seen or heard, Alex didn't go on dates. Well, unless he was planning on getting laid at the end of it, which of course, wasn't the case here. Well, I didn't think it was. Did he think it was? Is that why he asked me out on a date in the first place, all because he wanted to fuck me? Panic began to set in as the worst case scenarios flew through my head. I wasn't ready for this. Did he think that that would be the outcome of this whole thing? Am I really that naive?

Before I could begin to hyperventilate, I quickly calmed myself; Well, I did the best I could in the time I had. This was ridiculous. I was being stupid and could be completely wrong and then what good would all of that be? Exactly. So calm your shit, Mase. Who said he even wanted to have sex with you? And even if he did, that doesn't mean that's why he took you on a date. It's unfair to jump to conclusions.

I mentally sighed thinking about the fact that I was yet again, having a conversation with myself. Does this me I'm insane? Because honestly, if I were to have a conversation with myself, outside of my head I would no doubt get some weird ass looks and possibly some concerning questions. I sure as hell would be worried about someone who was not only talking to herself but then answering her own questions.

"Mason?"

"Hm, what?" I looked up, finding Alex a lot closer than I remembered him being.

"Are you okay? You kind of spaced off there for a bit."

"Oh, yeah. I was uh, I was just thinking about food." I mentally facepalmed. Thinking about food? Seriously Mason. I'm such an idiot, though I mean, food does sound good even if I did just eat. Don't judge, okay!

"Are you still hungry?''

"Oh, no. I just, like food." Could I sound more idiotic than I do now?

He laughed, the beautiful sound catching me by surprise. Shutting off the car, he began climbing out. Only now did I realize that we were parked in our driveway. Oh. Before I could do it myself, Alex pulled open my door, standing to the side waiting for me to step out.

"Thank you." I smiled, nearly fainting as he smiled at me. To be completely honest, it wasn't actually fair for someone to be as attractive as him or any of the De Luca family. Seriously though, there was no doubt in my mind that I looked like a dirty potato standing beside all of them. For whatever reason, the entire had been blessed with incredible genes and I just, well, I was okay I guess. God. I sound so pathetic constantly talking crap about myself. I'm like my own worst critic.

As we made it the door, I looked up to Alex once again, only to find him already looking at me. I blushed, looking at the pavement and then back to him. "Thank you, for tonight. I had a really good time."

He smiled at me turning my legs into jelly. "I did too. Thank you for giving me a chance I sure as hell didn't deserve."

I shook my head, stepping through the threshold, "Everyone deserves a second chance, Alex."

"You're right but seeing as this is probably my hundredth, I really appreciate it."

I sighed dramatically. "Yeah, you are kind of an asshole. What the hell was I thinking?" I smiled widely as he stopped walking, a look of feigning hurt crossing his features as his hand rested over his heart.

"Your words hurt me."

I shrugged, nonchalant. "Yeah, well looking at your face hurts my eyes." Okay, that was a complete and utter lie.

"You little," I squeaked, taking off up the stairs as he lunged towards me. I could feel him quickly gaining on me as I urged my tiny legs to move faster though we both knew, I stood no chance seeing as his legs are practically the length of my entire body. I made it onto the landing and halfway down the hall before his arm wrapped around my waist, lifting me off the ground as laughter erupted from my mouth. His other hand quickly attacked my sides, tickling me. I have no idea how he managed to keep a grip on me as I moved around like a madman trying to get away from him. After a few seconds, he set me back on the floor only corner me against the wall as his arms came up on either side of my head, caging me him. "So you think I'm ugly?"

I was nervous. Why was I nervous? Hell, I don't know. Maybe it was because he was so close or maybe because he was so pretty. Okay, let's just be real here; It was most definitely because of those two things as well as the fact that I was absurdly attracted to him. Not to mention, he smells incredible. I shrugged. "I don't believe I ever actually said the word ugly.." I mumbled.

He braced himself more against the wall, his head dropping so that we were now face to face instead of face to chest. "It was implied."

I swallowed loudly. "I mean, if, if that's what you want to believe then,"

He smirked, inching the slightest bit closer. "Mason."

"Hm?"

"Do I make you nervous?"

I snorted, unattractively. "Pft, n, no."

"You're lying."

"Am not." Am I damn child?

He moved close enough so that the tips of our noses were touching. "Are too." The smirk never leaving his mouth, he pressed his lips against mine. Unlike last time, I immediately began kissing him back. Why did kissing him feel so damn good? His hands gripped either side of my neck, pulling me closer as the tips of his fingers entangled in my hair. Instinctively, my hands rested just above his hips, gripping tightly onto his shirt, pushing our bodies flush against one another. Pushing his hand further into my hair, he gripped the roots gently, tugging slightly causing me to gasp. His tongue slid in my mouth, softly coming in contact with my own. Once again, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing and could only hope that I wasn't completely fucking this up.

I slightly squealed as his hand gripped my ass, squeezing. He chuckled but kept his hand where it was, his other shortly following. Without warning, he picked me up. My hands gripped my neck as my legs wrapped around his waist. His lips moved from mine to my chin, my jaw and to my neck, my head leaning back to give him better access. A moan slipped out my throat as he gently bit a spot on my neck before kissing it. His mouth found it's way back mine for one last kiss before he pulled away, resting his forehead against mine.

"We need to stop," he mumbled, eyes closed and chest heaving.

"O, Okay." I stuttered like the embarrassing person I am. We stayed there for a minute or so not saying anything as our breathing came back to normal. "Um, can you uh, put me down?" I mumbled, my cheeks heating up. Without a word, he released me slightly. Our bodies were still pressed together so I more or less slid down his and his hands were still fully cupping my butt. I opened my mouth to saying something but was quickly stopped by his lips pressing against mine once again. Though this time, it was only for a few seconds.

He moved his hands to my hips, stepping back slightly. "Okay, we really need to stop or else I'm going to take you right here." I could have died right there. I knew my face was scorching red and I immediately looked at my shoes trying to hide it. "You're cute." He chuckled.

I shook my head, looking back up to him. "You're very, vulgar."

"Am not! I could have said If we don't stop, I'm going to fuck you right here; But I didn't."

His words did something to me. Gosh Mason, get yourself together, you're not ready for this. "Same difference."

"Mmm, I suppose so." He stepped forward, pressing my back against the wall. "Either way, I'd still get to see you naked."

Someone, please kill me now. I shoved him back lightly. "Be quiet."

"What, you don't want to see me naked?"

"Already have," I mumbled.

"And?" he smirked.

I shrugged. "I wasn't that impressed." Again, a complete lie. Obviously, I hadn't seen many, you know, but still, I can't imagine they're all that... big. But I sure as hell am not about to tell him that and boost his already oversized ego.

"You know, that would hurt if I couldn't tell you're lying."

"I'm not lying but you tell yourself whatever you need to to make yourself feel better."

His hands slid up my ribs, his thumbs resting just below my chest as he leaned closer. "I can make you feel better."

"Thanks for the offer but I think I'm good." This whole seeming not affected act was taking a lot out of me and I'm not even sure I was believable.

"You think?"

"I know."

He kissed me yet again, completely taking me off guard but hey, I'm not about to complain. I kissed him back, fully enjoying the feeling of his lips against mine. His body pressed against mine, showing me just how ready he was. He moved back ever so slightly just so that our lips were barely touching. "Doesn't seem like it."

I closed my eyes, taking a deep breath. Don't be a bitch, you got this. Without a second thought, I pressed my lips to his this time, he froze seeming shocked but quickly responded. Sliding my hand down his neck and to the center of his chest, I slightly pushed him back effectively cutting off the kiss. "You may wanna take a cold shower for your little situation there," I spoke with false confidence and quickly stepped around him and into my room, shutting the door behind me immediately.

"Holy. Fucking. Shit." I breathed out, pressing my back against the door. 

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authors note, 

hello!

Gosh, I feel so bad. I feel like I'm always apologizing for not updating when I that I'm going to. So maybe I just won't say anything about updating and then I'll actually update when I'm supposed to? Hopefully. 

Anyway, not much happens in this chapter but it's cute and gives all the feels so I hope you enjoy it. 

Again, I want to thank you all so very much for all the views, votes and comments. I do read each and every one of them, so thank you, thank you, thank you! I really, really, really appreciate each and every single one of you. 

Thank you again and I hope you have an amazing rest of the week. 

M