Chapter 18: Starlight

September 27 2022

School was over as students were talking to each other while leaving the school, On the other hand, Desmond has been focusing on his upcoming beatdown with Balor, He was ready to train hard and defeat Finn.

He picked his sister up from school and rided back to his house as both of them got off the bike and looked at each other.

Desmond had a phone call as He looked at it and closed his phone as Lexy spoke to him.

Lexy: Who was that?

Desmond: Well, rent due is coming up for this bike, and this guy has been reminding me about it.

Lexy: Oh, I see.

Desmond: Hopefully, I can pay for it before the end of the month.

Lexy: I hope so as well.

Both of them got in the house as they didn't see their mother in the house, which means she was still at work, Desmond was holding his back as he sat down and Lexy noticed the way he was holding his back.

Lexy: Are you alright, Desmond?

Desmond; I'm fine. . . Just my back hurts.

Lexy: Maybe you've been training too much. . . You should take a break.

She hesitated to complete her sentence, but Desmond looked at her, knowing that his back was hurting because of the ambush by Finn.

Desmond: I'll think about it, but I'm fine, Dont worry about me.

Lexy nodded and sat next to him as Desmond was looking at her as Lexy spoke to him.

Lexy: I'm really sorry for what mom has been doing to you.

Desmond stared at the ground and felt a little sad as Lexy spoke to him.

Lexy: Everything will be okay soon.

Desmond: I'm just waiting for that day. Every day, I'm starting to feel alone.

Lexy: *Touches his shoulder* Don't say that, It's just that Mom hasn't been in the right mindset.

Desmond: And that doesn't mean she should blame me for everything.

Lexy: Look, Dont feel alone. Me and your friends are here for you. Always remember that

Desmond looked at her as Lexy smiled at him as Crowe smiled at her back.

Desmond: I'm surprised you tolerate me.

Lexy: Why wouldn't I? Besides, I tolerated you throwing pillows at me when I was three years old.

Desmond chuckled as Lexy smiled at him as both of them continued talking to each other.

A few hours passed as the time was six thirty p.m, Desmond was watching TV but wasn't really focusing too much as He was overthinking again. Desmond also needed to be prepared for the fight against Finn.

He felt upset remembering Finn's words. However, Desmond realised that he avoided Disha and his friends at school since he wasn't in a mood.

He opened his phone and found a message that Disha messaged him fifteen minutes ago.

Disha: Hey Desmond! How is it going? I noticed you didn't speak to anyone at school, and you left early today. I hope you're doing okay.

Desmond felt sad knowing that he ignored her at school and didn't see her message as He messaged her back.

Desmond: Hey Disha, I'm really sorry. I just had a rough morning, and I was trying to focus on school. I'm doing okay right now, and I hope you're doing well.

Desmond looked at her profile picture and had a smile on his face, A few minutes later, she messaged him back as Desmond looked at the message.

Disha: I'm sorry to hear about that, Desmond. I didn't really know that. I was actually concerned about you, Take good care of yourself.

Desmond: Thank you Disha, Hey maybe I can make it up to you, and We can hang out right now?

Disha: Ooooh! Another date? 🤭

Desmond smiled at that message and continued typing.

Desmond: You can say that. :) How about we go to a park together?

Disha: Sure!! I'll be ready in ten minutes. ❤️

Crowe smiled at the heart emoji as He was thinking if he should send one as well before he decided to do it.

Desmond: Alright, see you soon. ❤️

Meanwhile, Disha had a smile on her face when Desmond sent her a heart emoji as She closed her phone and began thinking about him.

Disha has also been having feelings for Desmond, Maybe her friends were right about her feelings. However, She didn't know how to tell her feelings to him.

She immediately got up and went to get changed, changed her hairstyle, and put some makeup as Disha messaged Desmond and left the house.

Later on, Desmond was seen waiting in the park as He was messaging Disha until someone covered his eyes.

Disha: Guess who?

Desmond: *Smiles* Hmm, let me guess. . . Raanee (Queen)

Disha: Raanee?

Desmond: Raanee Patani.

Disha began laughing as Desmond had a smile on his face and turned around.

She fixed her dress as Desmond was smiling at her, She looked really cute in the dress.

Disha: I'm only eighteen Desmond, I can't be called Queen.

Desmond: It does fit you, though. Besides, I wasn't sure how to say Princess.

Disha *Laughs* It's okay. Anyways, how are you doing?

Desmond; I'm doing fine. Again, sorry for not talking to you at school.

Disha: It's okay, I was really concerned about you, actually.

Desmond smiled at her as Disha continued smiling at him.

Disha: Anyways, let's go take a walk together.

He nodded as both of them were walking around the park as the wind was blowing, Disha felt relaxed by the wind hitting her face as they continued walking.

Disha: Don't you love it when the wind hits your face?

Desmond: Yeah, I do, actually.

Disha: Same here. Hey, can we get some chocolate?

Desmond: Of course.

They both smiled at each other and bought some chocolate from the chocolate stand as they were eating chocolate together.

Disha: Mmmm, this is so good!

Desmond: I would rather eat chocolate first and then make love.

Disha: What did you just-

Desmond: I didn't make that joke, Cody keeps saying that.

They both looked at each other and began laughing as Disha said something.

Disha: Hahahaha! That's kinda dirty, though.

Desmond; I know that. Even Benjamin and Evan don't say jokes like that too often.

Disha: But they still do right?

Desmond: *Laughs* Yes.

They both smiled at each other as they continued eating the chocolate while walking, Soon Disha and Desmond saw a slide as children's were running around while playing on the slide as Disha wanted to play on the slide as She smiled and ran.

Desmond: Disha, Where are you going?

Disha: The slide is gonna be fun! I'm gonna have memories of my childhood.

Disha ran to the slide as Desmond chuckled and watched her as She got on the slide and slid all the way down.

Desmond began clapping while having a smile on his face as Disha had a huge smile on her face.

She used a few more times before she saw the swing and sat on it as Desmond pushed her as she began swinging while cheering.

He couldn't help but smile and look at her as She continued smiling and was swinging, A few minutes passed, and she was done as the two began walking around the park.

Soon, They were sitting at the bench as Desmond was thinking about something as Disha looked at him.

Disha: What's the matter? What are you thinking about?

Desmond: It's nothing.

Disha: You can talk to me about it, Is it with your family again?

Desmond looked at her, and all he could do was just nod as Disha felt sad for him.

Disha: I'm sorry about that. . . But hey, Everything will be fine.

Desmond nodded as Disha smiled and began holding his hand.

Disha: I'm here for you, Desmond.

His heart began beating fast as Disha also felt her heart beat fast as Both of them looked at each other and smiled.

Desmond: Thank you so much.

She nodded as Desmond wanted to light up the conversation as he said something.

Desmond: You look adorable, by the way.

Disha: Aww, thanks. I felt like this dress looked cute.

Desmond: Same with you.

Disha: So you're calling me cute?

He nodded as Disha blushed and looked at him as Desmond smiled at her.

Disha: I appreciate the compliment, By the way You always look handsome.

Desmond: *Chuckles* Thanks. Honestly, a lot of girls say that to me, but when you say it, It feels more genuine.

Disha: I'm just stating the truth, Can I also say you look hot?

Desmond stared at her in shock, not knowing what to respond with as Disha was looking at him while smiling until Desmond said something.

Desmond: Uhh I like Winter though.

Disha began giggling as Desmond facepalmed before Disha started laughing.

Desmond: That was a dumb response.

Disha: It's okay, I caught you off guard, did I?

Desmond: You really did, but thank you

He was holding his neck as Disha smiled and rested her head on his shoulder as Crowe had a smile on her face.

Soon, both of them continued having fun around the park for two hours before they needed to go home now, Desmond gifted a rose to her as Disha had a huge smile on her face.

Disha: Thank you Desmond! This is beautiful.

Desmond: No problem, I had a lot of fun today.

Disha: Same here!

Desmond: Okay, I'll see you later Dishi. Take care of yourself.

Disha: You too Desmond! Lots of love.

Desmond had a huge smile on his face as Disha smiled at him before walking away as Crowe was thinking about her as he chuckled to himself as He continued while thinking about her.

( I wonder if I really do deserve her. . . One day, Desmond. It will be answered )

Disha was walking as She was looking at the rose and began thinking about him.

( Maybe he really is the one. )

A/N: Thank you so much for reading and stay strong!!! :)

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