"I call Shotgun."Vani yells as soon as we walk out of the water park.She has been nicer to Davien,well as nice as Vani could get.We pile up in the vehicles not really caring who sits where.After all we had the same destination.

Theo realised we'd be too exhausted for the day-which for sure doesn't apply to him- and suggested a night stay.El on the other hand drove back home saying he wanted to hang out with Ace.

Sus,Luke,Jayden,Lou and Syd sat in Luke's car.Vani sat upfront in Theo's jeep.I took the window seat and Gaby occupied the other side.The back seat left empty.

I put in my earphones.A soothing tune fills my senses.

Music brings the calm in the chaos.

When suddenly one side of my earphone is yanked out of my ear.I didn't even have to turn my gaze to know who it is.

Davien.Davien Ray Atwell.

I let the name linger in my mind.Calmness running through veins,Heartbeat matching the piece of music,and deep breaths dancing on its rhythm.

Out of the corner of my eyes,i looked at Davien looking at the rain.I saw the sky,wrapping the storm around.

Aren't the falling raindrops most beautiful of all?

"Indeed."Davien spoke softly.I didn't realise I had said it out loud.I looked at him,a small smile spread over his peaceful place.His brown-black curls peeking from his hoodie-what is with this guy and hoodies-.Yet his clear green eyes held a wary look as if he had pulled up a shield covering every emotion.

He directed his eyes to me holding my gaze.I let my eyes linger over his face,flickering from his perfect cheekbones,half-smile and sharp jawline.

His eyes softened but returned to neutral holding no expression so quickly that i thought I may have imagined it.

The lightning far way broke our gaze but we didn't look away.

"It's getting hot in here."Vani directs the sentence towards us a smirk plastered to her face.My cheeks flush and i look out the window avoiding Vani's smirk.

Theo suddenly turns up a song in the car. He started singing "Woman like me" in a high pitched voice.

At that moment I realized, Theo cannot sing!
"What the-Daniel! Shut the fuck up,You know you sound like an arse!"Davien screams over the music.

Theo ignored him and instead elbowed Vani urging her to sing along. To add to the horror ,Vani joined him.And it got worse from there.

Now we had Theo and Vani singing in high pitched girly voices.We could barely hear the actual song.

I couldn't help and laugh at Davien's horrified expression when Gaby joined them too.

Theo outdid everyone at Nicki Minaj's part.

I-It's the Queen and Little Mix, skated on 'em, sorry
My daddy is Indian, a-all this curry.

Finishing up that part,Theo turns to us.His eyes lit up as he blurted out."If someone's dad is Russian,so perhaps the whole world is Vodka?"

"Don't try so hard Auberon."Davien rolls his eyes at him.

"Oh you're just jealous Atwell."Theo grins as he pulls to a stop

We stop in front of Sydney's house and Luke's car follows on cue. I look at the house in the familiar street. I never really paid attention to this house even though it was just besides Lou's house.

To say it is huge,is an understatement. I am sure to be lost in this house,just like the first few times I visited Lou's house.

Theo walked up to the door and a beautiful black woman with brown eyes opened the door. She was gorgeous like model or actress kind of gorgeous.

"Hello Mrs. Walton."Theo says in a sing song voice.Mrs.Walton gives us all a warm smile and ushers us in.

"For the hundredth time Daniel,you can call me Alice."She then turns to us "Come on in kids,Sydney talks about you guys a lot." She smiles taking a seat at one of the couches in the large room.

Sydney walks in and Mrs.Walton takes in her mood.She gives a concerned look to Sydney and Sydney forces a smile for her step-mom.

I remember Davien telling me about her mom,mentioning how she made the best cakes.

Mrs.Walton tried to say something but Sydney cuts her off."Mom,I am fine.Really."

"If you say honey."

"Guys?What are we doing until dinner gets ready?"she directs her attention towards us as Lou and Theo indulge in a conversation on Disney movies.

"Syd,What's your favorite Disney movie- Lion King or Finding Dory? "Lou stares at her expectantly.

"Please say Finding Dory."Theo pleas dramatically.

"Well,I haven't really watched either so.."

Sydney couldn't even complete her sentence when Lou gasps. "Wait what? You haven't watched Lion King?"

Sydney shrugs and sits beside me casually."Well I know what we are gonna do now."Lou jumps up suddenly.

"What?"Sydney asks when Lou grabs her hand ushering her out the door.

"We are watching. The Lion King now!Hola guys! See ya later! "He waves at us and leads Sydney away and across the hall even when she tries to protest.

"Well.."Sus starts but they are already out of sight.

"Well you made us loose so shut up."Luke mocks her.

"We were second from the last.Does it really matter?"Jayden shrugs.

"That too because you both were laughing like maniacs."I state.

"Not my fault,Jy pointed to the woman wearing a unicorn floatie in the kids pool."Gaby laughs.

She locks eyes with Jayden amidst laughs.Gaby reaches out and jokingly ruffles Jayden's hair and i see his cheeks turn a hint of red.

Theo pokes me and whispers ,"I ship them."I nod in agreement and he grins wider.

"Are you all done ? We have a movie to watch."Vani says getting up.

"Lion king it is."Jayden exclaims catching up with Sus as we follow behind

......

I am tossing and turning in bed.All the other girls are fast asleep in the room.I pick up my phone when a notification sound pops.

Monday
2:19 AM

Clueless Peeps

Theo added you

Theo -Veah!
Theo(2) -Veah!

Davien:Not everyone stays up at this time unlike you.

What is it?-Neveah

Theo- Well we r caught up in a conflict here and wanted ur opinion.

Davien-Idek why tf am i arguing with him?

Go to sleep then?-Neveah

Davien-Can't

Theo-What will happen if Pinocchio said "My nose will grow."?

Nothing cause his nose will grow in the future when he lies.So he isn't lying right now.-Neveah

Theo-Here's my theory.
Theo(2)-If he said his nose would grow amd it wouldn't then becuase it didn't grow its actually a lie therefore it would grow.So it will go up and down from long to short 24/7.Its a loop.

How do you and Syd keep up with this guy?-Neveah

Theo-Oh,they enjoy my presence.

Davien-You know what Fuck this!

I hear a door slam shut and footsteps retreat down the staircase.

Theo-Shit! Back to Pattern 3.

What?-Neveah

Theo-This is when he refuses to talk to anyone.Really angry.

What happened suddenly? For a moment i debate in my mind whether to follow him or not.I weigh the options and decide in the affirmative.

I walk out of the room slowly closing the door behind me.Trying to make as less noise as possible,i walk down the stairs.

I look around for a minute and finally see the backdoor open.I walk out to find the backyard pool empty.The moonlight shone upon the water, the water glistening.But Davien was not in sight.The wall beyond the pool separated Lou's and Syd's houses.

Did he jump across the wall?

I suddenly hear a sound like something thrown in a bush somewhere.I turn around and that is when i see Davien on the slant roof of the warehouse.

I walk around the warehouse trying to find a way to reach him.A movable ladder is placed against one of the walls.I climb up carefully.The ladder wobbles and for once i wish to run away.

I shake my head to free myself from my height fears.I somehow manage to climb up without looking down and crawl on the roof to sit beside him.

The full moon lightens his face.Davien is sitting there shirtless hugging his knees to his chest.This is actually the first time i have seen him with his hood off. I never noticed how defined his muscles were.

Holy! This guy had perfect abs.I flicker my eyes from his toned torso to his face.

His hair is messy as if he has run his fingers through them many a times.Those green eyes almost look vulnerable. His finger trace a pattern on the back of his neck. I shift closer to sit beside him.

I observe the place where his fingers move. There is a tattoo i have never observed before.There are three black circles and the middle one is filled in black.

I have so many questions bubbling up within me.I start with the most basic one.

"What happened?"I ask my voice soft as i try not to look down by keeping my eyes fixed at him.

"Draptomania."He answers without turning.
"You have an urge to run away..From what?"I say growing curious by the second.

After a long pause he speaks again."Demon-thoughts that feed on my soul. They wait with bared teeth for noise to cease,to draw me into their midst,till everything turns black. I feel worthless. I dont deserve to be happy."He says this more to himself than to me.

I keep staring at him dumbfound. I dont know what to say.Confused i place a soothing hand on his arm.

I didn't ask him anything because I could clearly see how it affected him.

I stare at the full moon along with him.After a moment i feel his eyes on me.

I look up to meet his gaze.He didn't turn away.His eyes linger curious and inquisitive.As if he could read me like and open book.Yet he was closed placed away from eyesight.

"Ray,You are wonderful.Don't let yourself be desensitized to beautiful things.Life is more beautiful when you look outside your head and pay more attention to the present moments.Feel and appreciate the things you like."I suddenly ramble.

I didnt know where those words came from it was like i automatically spilled my every thought.

He stared at me shocked. Then he offered me one of his infamous half smile.I smile back at him.

"I like small light yellow-non bright.One's which make your faded shadow on the wall.What about you?"He says taking my hand from his arm into his hand intertwining them.

"I like the rain.Those tiny droplets bring happiness and exuberance.They touch you with a tinge of fullfillment. Watching them soothes me in and out."I say recalling the pitter patter of rain droplets.

When i complete my words,I see a small smile on his lips as he stares at me.I couldn't help the smile on my face when we walked back into the house.

When we reach to my room door,he drops my hand."Goodnight."I mutter.

His green eyes flicker on me as if searching my face."What?"I ask him.

His face breaks into a smirk,"Just the fact that you think i am wonderful."

And Davien is back to normal.

I roll my eyes at him "You aren't going to let that one go.Are you?"

"Never."He replies, the smirk plastered on his face.

"Night Eve."He says and walk off to his room at the other end of the corridor.

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