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|Story Start|

|Xavier East|

Beep. Beep. Beep.

God damn that alarm. It was so flipping annoying, I groaned and slapped the snooze button with my hand before sitting up and rubbing my eyes to clear the sleep from them. Once I could see a little better I looked at the clock and saw it was 9: 40am. I groaned as I got up and felt the occasional pop of a joint, slowly I made my way to the curtains and opened them up and frowned slightly at the sight. Her curtains were still closed that means she is probably still sleeping and my frown quickly switched to a grin.

Looks like I was going to have to wake her up...

The thought made me grin, I had the perfect plan to wake up sleeping beauty but this time I wouldn't need any help. I walked over to the washroom and took a 5 minute shower before throwing on some jeans, t-shirt and of course my favourite leather jacket. I tied up my combat boots and made my way down the stairs, I passed Connor's room and saw his room was empty so I assumed he was already awake and down in the kitchen. I already knew my parents had left, their jobs always required them to wake up at the ungodly hours of the morning.

Once I walked in the kitchen I found Connor eating a bowl of cereal and talking animatedly on his phone. I'm guessing it was Holly by the way he was apologizing every 5 seconds; it was an amusing sight to say the least. He was practically sucking up to her and I smirked when he gave me a helpless look. It was funny seeing my older brother helpless.

"I'm sorry I didn't call!"

"But babe-"

"I'm sorry-"

He was silent for a minute.

"Fine, I love you?"

"I know... okay bye Holly"

Connor sighed as he hung up and pushed his face into the table. I grabbed a bowl and poured myself some Lucky Charms, don't judge me I love the marshmallows what can I say?

"Girl troubles?" I asked in a muffled voice as I wolfed down my cereal. Connor groaned and nodded again "She's mad I didn't call her once we arrived" his muffled voice moaned out and I of course being the wonderful person I am laughed at his misery. "Oh god seriously?" I said trying to keep my cereal from sputtering everywhere. I couldn't be bothered to clean up the mess.

"Women are hard to deal with" Connor commented as he lifted his head, his sad expression suddenly turned to amusement as he gave me a knowing look. "You seemed pretty cozy with Shaylee yesterday" he said innocently as he finished off his cereal. I gave him a look "Shut up, it's not like we're strangers. I've known her since we were in diapers" I told him casually. He gave me a grin but didn't say anything back. I looked at the clock and saw it was 10 o'clock but knowing Shaylee she probably forgot her alarm and sleeping like a baby at the moment.

I quickly finished my bowl before dropping it in the sink and walking towards the door. I grabbed my keys, phone and wallet before calling out a quick goodbye and making the short trip next door. Once I made it to the door I rung the bell once and it was immediately opened by Mrs. Love. She gave me a smile before ushering me inside "Xavier you're here right on time but Shaylee is still asleep upstairs! You can go on up and wake her up, I've got to get going. Dean and Trevor have already left but I trust you two to be responsible in the house. Alright bye dear" she babbled out quickly before the door was shut.

I grinned; perfect no one was home besides the two of us.

This was going to be the perfect plan.

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I grinned at my masterpiece. This was too perfect; I took Shaylee's camera and started to take a couple pictures with it before doing the same with my phone. I looked at the time and saw it was almost 10:30.

Ready in 3... 2... 1... annnnd

|Shaylee Love|

"WAKE UP SHAY!!!" a loud and obnoxious voice screamed making me jump up in surprise. Just as I was about to scream at whoever woke me up I felt something cold splatter all over me and I started to sputter the water out from my mouth. I formed fists with my hands and started to rub my eyes to get the sleep and water out from them. When I was able to see clearly I was seeing red.

I was sitting in my bed soaking wet with a hysterical Xavier on the ground.

"XAVIER AXEL EAST!! WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU THINK YOUR DOING??" I screamed out. I ran my hands over my hair and found my fingers to be tangled with silly string. I grew more and more furious as each second passed. There was a flash of light and I saw he was holding my camera with an amused grin. I started to throw pillows, books whatever I could get my hands on at him before I angrily got up from my bed and stomped into my bathroom "YOU ARE SUCH A JERK!!!" I screamed before slamming my door shut.

I leant against the door for a moment with closed eyes. Dammit, how could I have been so stupid as to forget turning on my alarm! I knew I should've done it as I was walking home but no I thought I could remember before going to bed. Obviously I was wrong and now here I am standing in my bathroom with silly string in my hair, shivering cold. I sighed and trudged towards my bathroom mirror and gasped at the sight.

Xaiver decided he should draw on me as well.

I groaned as I heard his laughter through the door. "WOULD YOU SHUT UP?" I shouted before examining my face. On my arms were random doodles and claims of Xavier being the 'best' and 'sexy'. I rolled my eyes at them of course he would do that, my legs were in the same shape with little random doodles and scribbles. There was barely any skin showing! On my face he wrote Xavier's Girl right across my forehead and the rest of my face had Xavier is the sexiest man alive and I am powerless when it comes to him and growled at the sight. He was such jerk sometimes, I couldn't believe I slept through all of that! I knew I was a heavy sleeper but I didn't think it was that bad.

I groaned and walked over to the shower to turn it on and turn the temperature to hot. I knew I would be taking a long shower; it would take forever to get everything off. I stripped off my clothes and groaned when I noticed he wrote on my stomach as well. Honestly how did I not wake up during this!? My stomach said Property of Xavier East and I rolled my eyes. Then a thought hit me that made me feel sick. I grabbed my robe and wrapped it around myself before popping my head out of the door. In a nervous voice I called out to Xavier who was lounging on the bed looking totally at home his eyes snapped to me when I called his name. "What kind of marker did you use?" I asked warily his face formed into a smirk and I immediately new I wouldn't like the answer.

"Most of it is in washable marker, but of course the important parts are in permanent."

I gaped at him and slammed the door closed and hearing his amused chuckle float through. I sighed and got into the shower, totally not prepared to see what was permanent and what wasn't.

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Well it turns out that the only thing that could be washed off were the writing on my face, I managed to fade everything else, except the writing on my stomach, but you could clearly see what they said. Xavier gave me an amused expression when I came out of the bathroom in a towel but I ignored him and stepped into my closet without a comment and quickly locked the door behind me. I let the towel drop and I grabbed a clean pair of underwear and slipped them on with the matching bra. Since it was already August here in the small town of Cherrystone, I know such a stupid name but I've been here all my life it's my home.

Anyways, it wasn't too hot but it wasn't cold either but I had to make sure I was all covered. So I wore some white skinny jeans with a grey top, a blue blazer and grey wedges. I walked out of the closet and over to my vanity where I brushed my hair and put on my usual eyeliner, eye shadow and mascara routine, then I added a locket with diamond earrings and my usual bracelets all the while feeling Xavier's eyes on my form. I refused to talk to him since I found some left over silly string in my hairbrush after. I was surprised he didn't say anything to me but I was grateful and without another word I slipped out of my room and went down to the kitchen.

"Aw come on Shay don't be mad! I was only joking!" I heard Xavier call from behind me. I ignored him and continued on into the kitchen. I felt really lazy at the moment so I just grabbed a chocolate chip muffin for a quick and easy breakfast. I was sitting on the counter when Xavier strutted into the room with a grin on his face. I didn't say anything when he came and sat beside me and all he did was hand me his phone with a smirk, I gave him a questioning look and all he said was "Look at the background" so I did.

I smacked his chest and gave him a glare while he just gave me a wolfish grin. He had set his background to one of the many photos' he had taken this morning. I looked very unattractive and tired; I was sitting on my bed while my auburn hair was messed up and knotted with silly string, the drawings on my body and face were dark and clear while my expression was practically murderous since I looked like a wet dog. "Delete it" I ordered giving him his phone back. "Not a chance princess, I have to have some evidence of my amazing prank" he stated proudly. I gave him a horrified look "You can't show that to anyone!!" I said all panicky, he gave me a mischievous look "Don't worry this picture will stay between you and me, for now anyways. Besides I won the bet now you owe me." He said with a triumph expression.

Of course at that moment I had swallowed a particularly large piece of muffin and after telling me that I began chocking. Xavier sprung up and grabbed a glass filled with water and handed it to me, I took it and gulped down the water gratefully. I felt Xavier place a hand on my back and I coughed a couple times before finishing off the water. "Thanks" I muttered. He grinned and sat back down "I just saved your life now you owe me twice princess" he said evilly. I glared but didn't say anything back; I lost my appetite so I threw out the remainder of my muffin. "Ready for that tour?" I asked walking towards the door with him trailing behind me.

"As long as we can take my ride" he said with a secretive smile. I gave him a confused look "Um... sure I guess but I would have to drive" I stated. Xavier laughed "I've only been gone four years princess I still remember where everything is. I'm sure the buildings haven't uped and walked to another location" he teased. I felt my cheeks heat up "Shut up" I mumbled feeling embarrassed. I guess his mom forgot that they used to live here, I mean Xavier had an impeccable memory I guess I couldn't really be surprised that he hadn't forgotten where everything was.

"So where do you want to go then?" I asked locking up the house. I followed his form as we walked over to his garage. "You're going to love this" he stated before opening the door. I gaped at what I saw, I turned to give Xavier a panicked look. "There is no way in hell I am getting on that thing!" I cried taking a step back. Xavier rolled his eyes and advanced towards me "Come on kitten, it's not like it bites" he teased trapping me against the garage wall. I cursed my luck, "Maybe not but I could very well die from it! Don't you have a car or something?" I pleaded. I've been on a motorcycle and it was the worst experience of my life.

I will never do it again. Ever.

He rolled his eyes "Of course I have a car but it's not coming in until next week. Plus my bike is so much more fun" he explained with a smirk. I sighed "Why don't we just take my car?" I asked desperately trying to think of a way to get out of his hold. But it was useless, I was trapped my back was against the wall and Xavier had his arms on the wall. He could easily grab me if I tried to run. I sighed "Come on Xaiver! Don't you think you've tortured me enough today?" I whined. He laughed and shook his head "I don't think so sunshine" he grinned.

I groaned accepting defeat "Would you stop with the nicknames?" I asked exasperated. He laughed and moved away from me and I released sigh of relief. Ever since I can remember Xavier always called me a different nickname. His favourites included "Kitten" "Baby cakes" "Short stuff" "Princess" and of course "Sunshine". There was one nickname that he had for me that topped the rest but I won't be revealing that one anytime soon and hopefully neither would he.

Suddenly a helmet was thrown in my direction and because of my poor athletic skills I didn't catch it, oh no it hit me in the chest. Hard. I groaned and glared in Xavier's direction "That wasn't nice!" I cried as I rubbed the hurt area. Xavier grinned "Aw does the princess need me to massage her chest?" he asked with a teasing smirk. I glared but the damage was already done my cheeks were once again a flaming red. "You are disgusting" I stated before walking over to his bike. He smirked and got on first before motioning for me to get on after him. I just looked at him and this time he was the one to let out a groan. He got off the bike and moved towards me trapping me against the wall once again.

Instantly I was captivated by his eyes and I couldn't look away from the beautiful emerald pools that seemed to be looking right through me. His gaze was intense and his words were soft as he spoke "I promise nothing will happen to you on this bike. I won't let it, alright Shaylee?" he whispered making my heart start to beat erratically. I was at a lost for words so I just nodded my head. He grinned and moved back from me but kept his emerald eyes on my brown ones and I released the breath I hadn't realized I was holding.

I felt the helmet being tugged out of my grasp and Xavier placed it on my head then buckled it up. "See you have a helmet, you'll be fine kitten" he murmured. Holy hell why is my heart beating so rapidly and loudly? I bet he could hear it from where he was! Oh my god that would be so embarrassing. I felt Xavier tug on my hand and he was towing me towards his bike, I was still in la la land so I shook my head to clear it. Xavier was already on the bike and just waiting for me to get on. I took a deep breath before climbing on and wrapped my arms around his waist. The first thing I noticed was that he had abs.

An 8 pack to be exact.

Oh my sweet Jesus I think I was going to faint. Abs were my weakness, don't ask me why they just were. I couldn't help but count them to make sure I counted properly. I felt Xavier's laugh as it shook his body and I immediately made myself stop tracing them. "It's alright princess I don't mind" he whispered teasingly before starting the bike. I felt myself blush and was inwardly thankful he couldn't see. That would be so embarrassing, so I scoffed "There's nothing worth seeing" I mumbled out. He laughed seeing right through my lie and started the bike. Immediately I buried my face in his back and tightened my grip.

I was not taking any chances.

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"That was horrible" I stated as I handed Xavier the helmet. All he did was chuckle and shake his head "Don't lie sunshine you know you loved it" he answered with a knowing look. I quickly shook my head "I thought I was going to die" I told him with a pointed look. He just rolled his eyes and draped his arm loosely over my shoulder and began walking towards the park. Yes the park, out of all the places we could have gone and he decided the park. Well actually it was more of an abandoned park, there was a newer one built and most kids went to play there. But this park held memories; our parents always took us here in their spare time. There were good and bad memories, actually now that I think about it there were mostly bad memories.

"Remember when I convinced you a rock was an egg? Then you accidentally left it here and started to cry when we got home so your mom had to go and find another 'egg' for you?" Xavier said as we each took a swing. "That was horrible! I thought the poor bird was going to die! Actually I think I still have that rock in one of my jewellery boxes" I mused with a grin. That was actually a funny memory, you should have seen the tantrum I threw when my mom said she wouldn't go back and get it.

I was and still am a very temperamental person.

"It took a while for me to convince you the rock your mom got was an egg" Xavier said with a laugh and I joined him. Even though he was so mean to me I believed every word he said. Abruptly Xavier stood up and walked over to where the slide was. I gave him a questioning look when he started smiling at something he saw. He made the come here motion with his finger and I warily made my way over to him.

"What?" I asked once I reached him. Xavier didn't say anything and merely pointed to a spot on the wooden part of the playground. My eyes widened at what I saw, it was still here? Even after all these years? My mouth popped open in awe, I couldn't believe the engraving was still here. When we were younger Xavier and I were best friends so in honor of our friendship we made Connor and Trevor engrave something in the park. This used to be our favourite place to be, to be honest it was still my favourite place whenever I am angry or upset I always find myself here. For some reason the town let tree's grow around it so it was now a secluded place. I guess I enjoyed the quiet and peacefulness of the park.

"Shaylee plus Xavier equals best friends and of course all placed in a heart" I murmured as I reached out to touch the memory. "Funny how things change" I said a little bit louder and moved my hand away from the words. I heard Xavier mumble something but I didn't quite catch it "What was that?" I asked. He shook his head "Nothing" was all he said before giving me a smirk. "I bet I can jump off the swing and land farther than you!" he yelled as he made a dash for the swing set. I shook my head and laughed I guess in a way Xavier had changed but he was still childish and a jerk, but I could see something in him changed. What that something was I didn't know but I would find out eventually.

"Not a chance you loser!" I yelled before running after him. All I got in response was a hearty laugh.

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"I can't believe you beat me!" he complained as we made our way back to his bike. I laughed and gave him a teasing smile "Just admit it. I am better than you Xavier". He shook his head "You beat me at one thing princess I don't think that qualifies as being better. Besides I've beaten you so many times as kids" he replied giving me an amused look. I rolled my eyes "You can never admit defeat can you?" I asked as I put on the helmet. I decided not to argue with him about the bike anymore, we would just be wasting time since he would ultimately win. I suck at arguing, I always end up giving in at the end.

"That's because I've never been defeated" he said cockily. I gave him a look "I just beat you" I stated pointing over to the swings to emphasize my point. He rolled his eyes "That doesn't count" he replied before getting on the bike. "Why the hell not?" I asked furiously before getting on as well. He turned his head and grinned at me "Because I let you win" he said before starting the bike so I had no time to retort. I snorted he so did not let me win. I was just better, is what I told myself but something told me he wasn't joking when he said that.

It doesn't matter either way I was getting ice cream. You see we bet that whoever won would pay for ice cream, so it wouldn't make sense for him to lose on purpose. Whatever I don't really care all I want is my chocolate fudge ice cream with little gummy bears in it. It's absolutely heavenly to eat. I think I started drooling at the thought of it. I was going to reach a hand up to check but Xavier's larger one stopped it. Oh right I forgot we were on a motorcycle. My bad.

Eventually we made it to a local ice cream shop owned by a nice man down the street named Harry. Three guesses as to what the name of the ice cream shop was, if you guess Harry's ice cream than you are correct. Even though the name was cheesy the ice cream was amazing and Harry was really nice, he even gave me discounts sometimes because I always came here, okay so I may baby sit his kid occasionally and that may or may not be part of the reason for my discounts. Harry was a 35 year old man with a bit of a beer belly. But he was really nice to all the people that came in.

Anyways once we entered the shop I was pretty surprised to find it empty. Most people, well teens hung out here so I was surprised to see absolutely no one from the high school. I mentally smacked myself as I remembered it was summer vacation. Of course there wasn't anyone here they were all at the beach or away on vacation. I felt really stupid for not remembering that. "Shaylee! It's great to see you!" Harry's wife, Mabel, called out as she wiped down a table. I smiled and waved "Hi Mrs. Parks" I chirped happily. She was such a kind lady just like her husband they were happily married with their 4 year old son Michael. He was so adorable he had his mom's bright blue eyes but his fathers dark hair and he was chubby which made him even more adorable. It's sad to say that whenever I babysat the little boy had me wrapped around his finger.

"You know you can call me Mabel dear and who's this boy you're with? A boyfriend perhaps?" she said with a grin as we followed her towards the cash. I could practically feel Xavier's smirk on me as I blushed, I wonder if he remembered Mrs. Parks? Probably she used to baby him all the time whenever she babysat us. "Mabel" I whined trying to cover my embarrassment "Xavier is not my boyfriend" I stated. Mabel gave a pointed look at Xavier's arm which had somehow snaked around my waist without my knowledge and raised a brow. Immediately I removed myself from him and put an arm between us.

"Mabel this is Xavier East." I stated as if it solved the answer to all the world's problems and at the moment it did. Mabel's eyes grew wide and she let out a squeal before rushing around the counter and squeezing Xavier in a tight hug. "Little Xavier with the chubby cheeks?!" she exclaimed with a happy smile. I giggled at Xavier's face which pleaded for my help but I shook my head, this was payback. "You've grown into such a handsome boy, you better snatch him up before some one else does Shaylee" she told me with a wink before going back behind the counter. I blushed "Mabel!" I exclaimed running a hand through my hair. She laughed "I'm just kidding, but it's wonderful to see you Xavier now what can I get you two?" she asked going back to normal.

Before I could respond Xavier ordered for me "One single scoop of chocolate fudge with little gummy bears in it and another single scoop of cookies and cream" he said smoothly. I gave him a blank look, he remembered? How could he remember? I mean I remembered his but I didn't think he would remember mine! He was full of surprises wasn't he? He gave a smirk at my shocked look "Of course I remembered stupid, don't act all shocked" he told me before handing me my ice cream. I muttered a small thank you before taking out my wallet. "Oh just leave it, consider it a welcome gift for Xavier" Mabel said with a wink before vanishing into the back room.

I led Xavier over to a booth in the back and he sat across from me. We silently ate our ice cream and I took the time to sort through my thoughts. Xavier had only been here a day and he has already surprised me so much. He wasn't taunting me and making fun of me as much as he used to and well yes he's pranked me but I don't know it doesn't seem like he really means them anymore and when we bicker it's more like teasing instead off actual fighting. It was making me feel weird.

What if all this is just a plot for an even bigger embarrassment? I'm going to reveal something I've never told anyone before so listen carefully so I'm only going to say this once. When we were younger before Xavier started being mean, I had the biggest crush on him. I never told anybody that since it would've been absolutely embarrassing if anyone knew. Hard to believe but we used to be best friends before enemies but now he's acting more like my... well frenemy. That's such a stupid word but I think it applies perfectly to our situation. We were frenemies not quite friends but not quite enemies either.

"Shaylee, I know I'm sexy but staring is considered rude" Xavier remarked, giving me a smirk. Shit, I must have been staring at him while I was thinking. Well this was embarrassing "I wasn't staring" I said pathetically while averting my eyes to my ice cream. Thankfully my phone beeped and I was able to be distracted for a minute. I got a text from Trevor.

To: Shaylee

From: Trevor

Shay get your ass home! Connor and I are bored to death and we want to swim so you guys need to come back from your date ;)

Is what he said, I rolled my eyes at the last part. It wasn't a date!

To: Trevor

From: Shaylee

WE ARE NOT ON A DATE!! And why do we have to be home for you to swim?

Is what I typed back.

To: Shaylee

From: Trevor

It so is a date and just get your ass home okay? Or else I'll tell Xavier >:)

I froze, okay so maybe I lied when I said no one knew about my late crush on Xavier. I wrote it in my diary once and Trevor found it and well... I think you know the rest. Long story short this is what Trevor threatened me with before Xavier left.

To: Trevor

From: Shaylee

You are such an ass. Fine we'll be home soon, bye.

I didn't receive a text back but I knew Trevor was probably grinning like an idiot at home. I quickly finished off my ice cream before dragging Xavier over to his bike. "Let's go Connor and Trevor want to swim." I stated. Xavier's confused expression turned to one of happiness. Before I could take the helmet I was suddenly trapped between the motorcycle and Xavier's body. I sucked in a shocked breath as his lips grazed my ear.

"Wonderful, now we can show off your new body art"

 Well crap... I totally forgot about that. With a groan I swung my body onto the bike behind Xavier.

This was not going to go down very well.

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