Chapter 25: Mama King

🍪Ellie's P.O.V

Fireworks, sparks, bombs, nuclear bombs.

I felt that all through the kiss, kidding on the nuclear bomb though because then we'd both be blown up into dusts.

The kiss was anything but gentle, it was passionate and completely raw. Alec's lips were soft, addicting, and magical, it was something that I never knew could actually exist.

I couldn't stop the wisp of smile that
formed on my lips through our kiss, feeling him wrap an arm around my waist pulling me closer against him.

The dinosaurs in my stomach stomped wildly with joy, my heart feeling like it would go out of my chest in a second.

"Ellie," Alec hummed through the kiss, leaning down slightly so that I could wrap my arms around his neck.

I hummed in reply, my eyes closed in complete bliss.

"For peanut's sake! Ellie! Stop daydreaming!" Ark's voice made me snap out of my trance.

My eyes opened, letting out a surprised gasp and pushing myself out of the seat and landing unto the floor with a thud.

"Spill me the fucking tea boo, you've been flying so high into cloud nine I'm surprised your head's still intact on your neck," Ark accused, giving me a knowing look.

I let out a hiss and pulled myself up, fixing my glasses. I patted my butt to get rid of the dirt before sitting back to the seat.

It was currently lunch time, Ark and I were seated at the new spot and this time, was seated into the bench. The pack of skittles haven't arrived yet giving me time to share the tea.

Ark squealed,"You finally kissed boo! Yes! The ship is full on sailing and damn is the wind faster than before!" She fist bump in the air.

I couldn't help but laugh at her, feeling amused at how she gets so excited over us every time.

Trays were placed on the table, the pack of skittles have arrived and sitting in their usual order. I looked up to my side, just in time to see a pair of lips meeting mine briefly.

I pulled away, a grin forming on my lips. Alec took the seat next to me, a smirk on his own and his electrifying eyes conveying happiness.

"Hiii biscotto," He greeted softly, dragging the 'i' in a cute manner.

"I'm not sure if my eyes are fucking with me but did they just kiss?" Val asked, his green eyes wide with shock.

Chase and the twins started whooping at this, teasing Alec who merely gave them an amused look. I felt my cheeks heat up, a smile forming on my lips.

"Oooh! What's the celebration?" Todd piped in, taking a seat next to Chase.

"These two idiots finally kissed," Valentino beamed, earning an amused look from Todd.

"Are you guys going to the field trip next week?" Ark asked, changing the topic.

Hayden sighed,"More like a day where we gain nothing but sweat and muscle pain," He grumbled.

"We don't exactly have a choice, do we? but its complete bs that our final grade in P.E will be determined in that day," Chase nodded, letting out a shrug.

Each year, all the seniors have a field trip. The place and theme of activities that we're going and will be doing depends on the subject that was picked by the teachers.

"I hope we go hiking!" V excitedly piped in, earning immediately alarmed looks from the pack of skittles and protest from us.

Lunch continued on with laughter and full of Valentino's corny jokes. Chase's expression was always from murderous to annoyed because of Todd and Valentino teasing him.

"Why did the mushroom go to the party?" V asked, all of us still trying to recover from his earlier joke.

"Why?" Chase grumbled, a defeated look on his face

"Because he was a fungi!" V answered, a complete serious look on his face.

I bursted out laughing, my hands holding my stomach. The pack of skittles were laughing like a bunch of hyenas; I even heard Val fart from his own joke from laughing so hard.

The laughter was cut off when we heard a voice to our right. Annie stood in front of us with a small smile on her face.

"Hi guys," She greeted softly,"Alec, can I talk to you for a second?" She turned to him, fiddling with her hands.

Alec paused, turning to me with a clear intent of asking permission first. I glanced at Annie, offering her an encouraging smile before nodding at Alec.

I knew why she wanted to talk to him and I only hope that Alec wouldn't get mad after knowing her full intentions.

"I'll be back biscotto," He muttered to me, kissing me on the forehead before walking away.

The chatter came back up after a few seconds. This time, Valentino was trying to take the bacon out of Chase's hamburger.

"Buy your own fucking food V," Chase growled, his hand pulling away his burger from V's grasp, the burger a few inches away from Todd's bubble.

Todd grinned, before taking a bite out of it. Chase jerked slightly, his eyes looking at his now bitten burger in disbelief.

Val chuckled, leaning in slightly to give Todd a high-five who returned it with a smug smirk on his face.

Loud laughter erupted from our table once again. Chase's expression was completely funny and before I knew it, V and Todd were out of the bench and running away from Chase was running after them with a frustrated look.

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I was casually fixing my stuff in the locker when Alec's familiar frame leaned next to it. He let out a sigh, seeming troubled.

School hours were over and I was totally ready for the weekend. Theodore has been confined in the hospital yesterday, apparently his vitamin levels went down a notch that made his heart work harder and cause a strain on his body.

Mom has been with him since then and I'm planning to be the one to take care of Theodore today. Knowing dad, he's probably stressing out because my mom won't leave Theo's side.

"How'd your talk go?" My hands arranging my books into a neat pile.

"Annie said she loves me and about her other intentions regarding the fake dating thing," Alec answered honestly, seeming to be deep in thought.

"How'd you feel about that? Did you realized something?" I asked, turning to look at him.

"I love her like a sister and I don't know, it feels awkward." He shrugged, his hand coming up to tuck a strand of hair behind my ear.

I glanced at my locker, making sure that everything was in order before closing it. I turned to him, offering him a hug.

In one stride, he was leaning down to my frame and wrapped his arms around my waist.
I couldn't help but feel worried, what could this bloody skittle be thinking about?

"Are you okay?" I murmured, standing on my tiptoes to wrap my arms around his waist.

He pulled back,"The truth is I realized something biscotto," He answered, his lips pulling into a thin line.

I nodded my head at him, urging him to continue. He sighed, scratching the back of his neck.

"I'm in love with her too," He said, his expression completely serious.

I let out a relieved sigh,"Oh thank gosh you realized that, I don't know how long I could keep up with this act when it's Todd that I really like," I dramatically said, placing a hand on my heart.

Just like that, Alec's expression morphed into a dark look. A scowl graced his handsome features, his jaw clenching.

"I was just joking biscotto," He deadpanned, his eyes a shade darker in annoyance.

"I wasn't," I replied, keeping a straight face.

I totally was, did this bloody skittle think that I'd throw a tantrum and be like 'aw hell nu' at his joke?

Piss me off and I'll piss you off back, a petty solution but it works every dang time.

Alec proceeded to squish my cheeks together, my lips forming into a funny form. I couldn't help but giggle, finding the situation funny.

"Take that back," He grumbled, still squishing my face.

"I will, if youw wet me gow," I mused out, trying to pull his hand away.

He immediately let me go, his eyes glaring at me. I couldn't help but laugh, seeing the mad pout on his lips.

I wrapped an arm around his waist, hugging him sideways."I take that back, now let's go,"

He stepped closer to me, wrapping his arm all around my waist, pulled me flush to his side and lifted me off the ground completely. I let out a surprised gasp, trying to squirm out of his hold.

"You're mine," He murmured, his hand gently caressing my side.

My heart stammered in my chest, not quite used to this side of him. He started walking towards the entrance, acting as if he wasn't carrying me on his side with one arm and my feet off the ground.

I felt my cheeks heat up, seeing the few students that were lurking around the hallway glancing at us with wide eyes.

He set me down once we were outside, an amused grin on his face. I glared at him, kicking one of his shins with my converse clad feet since I couldn't exactly reach his face for a punch.

He didn't even flinch and merely gave me a hum."We're going to my house, my mom wants to meet you through dinner." He casually said, making his way towards his car.

A black matte jeep wrangler entered my vision, you could imagine my surprise when he came to pick me up earlier with this dark beauty.

Apparently it's his second baby. Don't even look at me like that, I don't even know where I'm gonna fit into his heart when it's already filled with certain vehicles.

I stopped in my tracks processing his words, back the candy cane up. Did he just mention mom and dinner in the same sentence?

"What? Why are you only telling me this now?" I asked, angrily pushing my glasses up.

He opened the passenger door, helping me into the seat and closed it gently. I quickly did my seat belt, impatiently waiting for Alec to get on the driver's seat.

"Alec! Why didn't you tell me earlier! I could've pick a better outfit!" I repeated once he was inside, looking down at my simple leggings, a baby blue sweatshirt, and converse.

I had my glasses on today, my hair into messy bun. I have a pimple on my cheek which I find really cute and opted to name her Jasmine until she leaves.

Out of all the days his mom could meet me, life had to choose a day where I was a lazy bug and didn't bother to make myself at least look decent.

"You don't have to worry cookie, you look beautiful and besides, my mom already likes you." He answered, driving away from school

"Alec, you can't like a person that you haven't even met yet. Don't be a dumb skittle," I grumbled, opening my bag and went a look out for my comb.

Please tell me I brought, Please tell me I brought, Please tell me I brou—AHA! I stared at it with a triumph look before starting to comb my hair.

I pulled my hair out of the bun, making it fall into loose waves. The moment I tried to comb it, I grimaced and let out a quiet curse when the comb somehow got stuck in the middle.

I turned to Alec with a stressed look, earning a half-smile from him. I was tempted to smack him but I went against the urge and tried my best to make my hair presentable.

I placed the comb back in my bag, taking my chapstick out and smothering my lips with it. I smacked my lips a few times, before trying to smile.

"She heard enough about you that could make her like you," He explained, glancing at me briefly as he switched the gears.

"What if she changes her mind then? What if she doesn't like me? What if she tells me to stay away from you? I don't like fighting someone especially if it's gonna be your mom! She'd probably a badass and pummel me to the groun—"

This is a big deal people! It's the mother of the guy that I'm planning to call my boyfriend someday. Stop telling me to calm down!

Alec's chuckle filled the car, making my cheeks turn red at my foolish rambling. He placed his hand on my thigh, rubbing it soothingly.

"You have nothing to be nervous about biscotto, she wouldn't change her mind about you well, unless you break my heart." He teased, feeling tingles from the warmth of his hand.

"The only thing that I'll be breaking is your fingers if you don't get your it off my thigh right now," I huffed in annoyance, trying to pushing his hand away.

He ignored my threat, instead turned his hand around with the palm facing me and wiggled his fingers.

"Oh gosh, you're so threatening baby. I'm absolutely scared, please hold my hand in comfort!" He dramatically said, no doubt his electrifying eyes held a certain amusement to it.

I gave him a blank look for a minute before sighing defeatedly, I interlaced our fingers together earning a cheeky smile from him. He brought our joined hands close to his face, placing a swift kiss on my hand.

"Stop worrying biscotto, you'll be fine." He assured, placing our hands against the center console.

"Okay," Taking a deep breath,"Just promise to blink twice if I'm rambling or you think I'll start rambling," With those words leaving my mouth, Alec's laughter filled the car again.

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"I-I think we should do this some other time, I don't feel good," I nervously said, both of us standing in front of his door.

The door swung open before Alec could reply, a beautiful petite woman beaming at us. One glance at her and I knew where Alec got his dark hair and gorgeous smile.

"Alec smette di fissare la bella signora and introduce us," The woman scolded Alec, her voice soft but it held a certain firmness to it.

(Stop staring at the beautiful lady)

Alec rolled his eyes, pulling her in a for a short hug and stepping back to my side and placed a hand on my lower back.

I didn't know italian but it was clear that she wanted us to be introduced. Before Alec could, I took a step forward and offered her a nervous smile.

"H-Hi, I'm Ellie Haven. It's nice to meet you Mrs. King," I introduced, offering a her a hand to shake.

She was shorter than me, around 5'3 and had an air of elegance around her. The familiar dark hair of hers fell behind her back into soft waves, her doe honeyed eyes were framed with thick lashes that held a certain warmth in them, her lips were pulled up into a wide smile that showed off her pearly whites.

I let out an surprised sound when she pulled me in for a warm hug. I felt the nerves leave my body once I felt her motherly comfort and hugged her back shyly.

"It's nice to meet you Ellie! I'm Camila King, apparently this idiot's madre," She smiled, an Italian lilt on her voice.

Alec let out a sound of gasp before she ushered us inside. I was immediately greeted by familiar interior and a heavenly scent greeting my senses.

"The food's still in the oven, I hope you don't mind eating Italian food Ellie," She said.

"I don't mind at all Mrs. King! I'm not a picky eater, I've actually tried a few Italian dishes and it was very delicious! I haven't tried homemade though and I'm excited to try yours and ahahaha I'm rambling, I'm sorry!" I squeaked out, seeing Alec blinking twice at me.

Soft laughter greeted me, my cheeks heating up in complete embarrassment. Yes, don't worry, you aren't the only one mentally doing a face palm.

"It's totally fine Ellie, you aren't the only one that's quite nervous. You can call me Cam miele," She assured, taking a hold of my hand and patting it gently.

(Miele: Honey)

Whatever that last one meant, I hope it wasn't translated to as bitch.

"I-okay cam," I shyly said, looking down.

" Call us when the food's ready mama, we'll be in my room." Alec said, before starting to pull me upstairs.

I could only gape in surprise, letting Alec pull me away from her. Camila looked completely amused at his son's antics, before nodding at me and making her way towards the kitchen.

"Shit! That was so embarrassing! Whatever love your mom felt for me completely went out of the drain like woosh," I numbly said, taking off my shoes and plopped myself on his bed.

Alec placed his car keys on the nightstand, glancing at me with an amused smile. I groaned, turning away from him and hiding my face in my hands.

Silence greeted us, Alec pulled his shoes off and disappeared into his walk in closet before coming back. He took the remote, turned the tv on plopping next to me.

I felt Alec taking a hold of arm and started to pull me towards him until my back was on his chest. He hugged me from behind, his arms wounding around my waist like boa constrictor with his chin resting on my head.

"This is not the time to cuddle Alec, we have a serious problem." I grumbled, feeling him let out a sigh.

"Stop overthinking and let the cuddles do its job," He replied, choosing a random funny movie.

I leaned back comfortably, closing my eyes and listened to him. I felt my mind blank, the only thing that consumed my mind is how it feels good to be hugged from behind.

"I want to ask you something but I'm scared it'll ruin your mood," I thought out loud.

"Tell me," He said, his voice low and deep.

"Where's your dad?" I asked, immediately biting my lip after.

There was a few family pictures in the living room but I didn't have the time to really look at it.

I probably should have not asked about it seeing as he didn't mention or talk about his dad but I genuinely wanted to know.

"He's dead and no, I don't have any daddy issues regarding it." He answered, his grip tightening on me slightly.

I nodded quietly, choosing to end the subject like that. A comfortable silence fell on us, occasionally laughing at the comedy movie that he chose.

"The alien language that you've been speaking, it's Italian right?" I asked, realizing it just now.

Sometimes, I'm so slow that I can't even comprehend it.

"Yes, we used to live in Italy when I was young. When my dad died, we moved back here." Alec answered, focused on the movie.

"I see, then how come the boys know how to speak Italian then?" Remembering the times where one of the boys would speak it.

"I taught them, Valentino is half-Spanish so he has a gist of what it's like." He explained.

"Do you miss it there?" I asked, craning my neck upwards to meet his gaze.

"I do, sometimes, the places are beautiful there and the city has a lot of historical secrets," He explained, leaning down to steal a peck.

"I always wanted to go there," I thought out loud,"You haven't visited it since then?" I turned back to the tv screen.

I feel Alec shaking his head,"Nope, my mom won't let me. Funny because she loves Italy but doesn't want to visit," Alec snorted, leaning back against his pillows.

Alec's phone rang briefly before it stopped, cutting off our conversation. He pulled away from me, his hand taking hold of the device.

"The food's ready, mama wants us to come down," He said, facing his phone.

Hmm, she probably thought that we were doing the dirty and went safe by calling Alec through the phone.

I hopped off the bed, fixing my hair and turned to Alec with a pointed look.

"Blink twice, okay?" I reminded him, earning a chuckle from him.

"Yes ma'am!"

The smell of deliciousness wafted my senses the moment I took the last step of stairs. I felt the monster inside me stomp and growled hungrily.

"It's smells absolutely divine Cam!" I beamed, taking in the various Italian dishes that were placed in the table.

"Thank you honey, it's been a while since I cooked. I hope it tastes okay," She said, ushering us both to the table.

Camila sat on the head table with Alec on her right side while I was on her left. I glanced at Alec nervously, who only gave me a small encouraging nod.

"This is delicious cam, Alec mentioned that you're from Italy. Don't you miss it?" I asked, trying to make a conversation.

I crossed my fingers, mentally praying that I don't fuck this up. You should all know by now that I have a tendency to put myself in situations where I embarrass myself.

At the mention of her birth place, She beamed."I do miss it but there things that are better left behind than to stay," She answered briefly, taking a bite out of her food.

"So, would you care to enlighten me on how you two met?" She grinned, her honey eyes glancing at us with mischief.

Alec glanced at me like a deer caught in headlights before a sly smirk slid on my lips. I chewed my food slowly before gulping, turning to her with a beaming smile.

"Alec would absolutely love to tell the story. Go on darling, don't be shy ," I nodded innocently at him.

Calling him darling was probably to much but oh well, I got absorbed in my evil plan that I didn't think much about it.

Alec glared at me slightly when his mom wasn't look before it changed into an enthusiastic nod when she turned to him.

"We met through a pack of cookies in a beautiful beaming Monday," He answered shortly, pushing the food on his plate absentmindedly.

"Through food? Ooooh! Did she offer you some of hers? Did you buy her one?" She suggested, growing excited.

"Actually, Alec stole my cookies," I piped in casually, stuffing a spoonful of the yummy goodness in my mouth.

"What?" Cam gasped, leaning back in surprise.

I nodded sadly,"He did. It fell on the floor when I was running and he ate it like it was his and stomped on it when I tried to take it from him," I explained, doing a small pout.

At my words, Camila looked absolutely horrified. She placed her fork down, turning to Alec who looked alarmed.

"Dimmi che non hai figliolo," She deadpanned at him,"Alec! Why would you do that? I'm so sorry Ellie, He can be such an asshole sometimes," She turned to me, offering him a glare.

(Tell me you didn't son.)

"She kicked me in the balls for it!" Alec protested but Camila merely batted an eye at him.

"I would've done worst if she was me. You just don't mess with a woman's food caro, that's an unspoken rule," She reprimand, pushing some of her hair back.

"That's okay Cam, Alec baked me a new ones a few days ago." I beamed, a wide smile gracing my features.

"Janice mentioned it to me the other day but I didn't believe her until he introduces you to me," She grinned, glancing at Alec.

"Mom!" Alec warned, seeming to know where this is going.

She shushed him,"Did you know that Ale—"

She didn't even finished her sentence because Alec was singing ABC loudly. I couldn't help but burst into laughter even Cam giggled.

That was how the rest of the dinner went, Camila occasionally teasing Alec whom in return would take funny lengths to stop his mom's antic.

"Alec, wash the dishes. We'll be in the balcony area," Cam declared, making Alec look up with his spoon in his mouth.

"Anything but the dishes mama!"