Chapter 11

SHY--------------*.

My alarm went off at 7.30 am. I stretch and sit up from the sofa. I could still hear Neil soft snore. He looked so calm in his sleep just like his elder brother, but Nate look dashing even in his sleep. His messy hair was all over his face and his lips twitch into a smile even when his sleep. The lips, hmm, it looks so kissable. Shut up Shy! I hit myself. Why do you think of Nate?

I remember last night when he finally wake up and eat his dinner. He’s has been giving me a cold shoulder. I could feel it. He’s ignoring me and avoiding looking at me. He’s has not been his normal cheerful and teasing self. I admit I’ve kind of miss it. Neil told me that he’s normally like that when he’s not feeling well. I really hope my cheerful Nate is back today. MY NATE? God, what am I thinking? Not wanting to think more about Nate, I pushed the blanket away, did a light exercise, got up from the sofa and headed to the washroom in the kitchen.

I was having breakfast with Nate’s parent when he came into the kitchen wearing the same shirt and shorts he wore last night. His hair was messy look like he just woke up.  Just like last night, he didn’t look at me or wish good mornings. He just bends down to give his mom a peck on the cheek without a word.

“How are you feeling today honey?” his mom asked sweetly.

“Still having a slight pain,” he simply replied.

“You should rest then,” his mom said.

“I’m hungry,” he said walking to the fridge.

I immediately stood up, “Why don’t you sit down?” I suggested, “I’ll do it for you.”

He looked at me without a word and sat besides his mom. She was massaging his neck while he just put his hand on his forehead looking so pale.

“I’ve made some pancakes,” I told him when and pour the juice into the glass.

“No thanks,” he said softly, “I just want a cereal.”

I went to the cabinet, opened it and took out a box of cereal. I took a bowl and a spoon put it on the table for him. He just glanced when I poured the cereal and milk into the bowl and without a word he just eats up.

“Shy make delicious pancake,” his dad said. “You should try some.”

“No, thanks, I just want something light,” he said without looking up and finished his breakfast in record time. 

He stood up holding the bowl and I took it from him, “Let me do it. Why don’t you go and rest,” I said smiling at him but he didn’t return my smile. Ouch, it hurts.

Nate didn’t come out from his room since breakfast and after helping Aunt Gina with the lunch I offered myself to check on him.

I knocked on the door but there’s no answer. I pushed the knob and the door was unlocked. I entered the room. It was dark since Nate had draw down the curtains and only a small ray of sunlight enters room in between the curtains.

I walked over to the bed and sat besides him. He was sleeping so peacefully. How I wish I run my fingers into his messy hair. Gosh, he really looked dashing even in his sleep.

“Has my nose grows longer?” he suddenly asked making me jumped. I didn’t realised he was awake. His voice was groggy.

I laughed, “No.”

“Then why are you staring at me?” he asked seriously.

“I’m not staring,” I protest, “I’m just thinking whether to wake you up or not. How are you feeling?”

“My head still feels heavy,” he told me.

“Turned around,” I instructed. He gave me a weird look and then turned on his back at me.

I started to massage his neck, head and shoulders. He let out a sexy moan. Sexy moan? Gosh, what’s wrong with you Shy? I asked myself. He just moans. Yeah, right but it still sexy, I quarrel with myself.

“Hmm,” god, the sexy moans again, “it feels so good,” he praised.

“Feeling better?” I asked but keep on massaging him. God, I love to it when my hand massaging his messy hair, touching his skin and body. What’s wrong with me?  I asked myself again.

“Yeah,” he said softly. Then I heard his stomach growled.

Laughing I asked him, “You want to come out for lunch? Everybody is waiting outside.”

“Yeah, I love to,” he nodded and I immediately stopped. Helping him to turned around and stands up.  He lost his balance and I immediately wrapped my arms around him.

“You ok?” I asked looking at him worriedly.

“I’m fine,” he smiled. God, that smiled is back.

I smiled back at him, “Need my help to get you to the bathroom?”

“Yeah, sure,” he said. I wrapped my arms around him while his hand was on my shoulders and walked him to the bathroom.

“I'll call Neil to help you,” I suggested.

“No, I'm fine,” he shook his head.

“Ok, I'll be outside if you need anything,” I told him. He nodded and smiled.

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NATE.............:)

I closed the bathroom door and smile. Neil is right. Maybe I should remain sick longer. Shy really treat me differently. With tender, loving and care. Wow.

Neil was sitting on my bed when I came out from the bathroom, “What are you doing here?” I asked him.

He looked up and chuckled, “Shy asked me see if you’re ok. She worried about you.”

“Hmm, she’s really worried hah,” I smiled.

“Yeah, very, very worried,” Neil laughed.

“I should remain sick much, much longer then,” I laughed with him, putting on my shirt at the same time.

“Yeah, but not too long, she might suspected it,” warned Neil.

“Hmm, you right,” I nodded. Fully dressed I stand in front of the mirror combing my hair. “You think she’ll change her attitude towards me now?” I couldn’t help but ask him. I don’t know what I’ll do without him. He might be younger than me, but he always came out with a good advice especially when it comes to Shy.

“Yeah, I thinks she will,” he nodded standing besides me, looking at the mirror, “but don’t you ever spoil it,” he warned.

“No, I won’t,” I ensured him, “You know, I’ll do anything to get her,” I said.

“Yeah, I know,” he smiled, “but how are you going to convince her?” he asked.

I shrugged, “Can’t you help me with it?” giving him a desperate look.

“I’ll do what I can,” he said thoughtfully putting his hand on my shoulders, “but it’s a bit difficult. She had a boyfriend, remember?”

“Oh yeah, you right,” I sighed. “I know it very bad of me, but I kind of hope something bad happen between her and her boyfriend,” I said seriously.

“You know what?” Neil chuckled, “I was kind of hoping that too.”

I laughed, “Lets keep our fingers crossed then.”

Neil laughed with me, “Damn, we are so mean.”