Chapter 16- Mesmerizing

I didn't realize when I fell asleep but I was jolted by strong arms.

"Huh huh What happened?" I woke up startled.

All I heard was a roar of laughter coming from beside me. I smacked his arm. "What?"

"Ah you are cute." He chuckled. I hid my face in my palms.

"Let's get your sleepy ass inside, we home." He said detaching his seat belt and getting out of the car. I looked around and the car was parked in front of my house. He came to my door and opened for me. Hm gentleman I see. I got off. Wait A Minute!

I stopped him reaching out to his arm.

"How did you know where my house is? I was sleeping during the ride and I didn't tell you the address." I stated. Remembering if I told him the direction. I didn't though.

"I live around here too. I saw you today in the morning getting out of this house." He explained, staring with those eyes. I was fully clothed but somehow under his stare I felt naked, exposed. I don't know why but It makes me feel scared, like he might see something or know something that he's not suppose to know, that I don't want him to know. We all have our own secrets that we don't want anyone to know. Secrets we want to bury deep inside our souls. And his stares reaches my soul. Like he's looking right into my soul, unfolding all my secrets. I shaked these thoughts out of my head. We walked into my house.

"Sienna." I called out her name but no response. She must be out with Ash. Amy must be in school. Good. No one is home. I sighed.

"No one at home?" He asked looking around.

"Hm." I hummed going to kitchen to get a bottle water. I threw the bottle in his direction, he caught it effortlessly.

"So we are alone in this house. Just you and me." He smirked.

"Keep your thoughts in check." I remarked. He chuckled.

"Do you normally chuckle like this?" I asked curious.

"Not really, mostly around you I guess." He replied closing his eyes and resting his head on the couch. I was standing 4 steps away from him, staring at his bare face. Was he always this handsome? As I was staring at his face holding back the urge to run my hand through his soft hairs and his mesmerizing face, it was peaceful. Being in the same space as him, watching him resting, being in his presence, everything was peaceful in this moment. As if I was hypnotized. It felt good. It was strange, I haven't felt this kind of peace for months. I wanted to stay here in this moment for a little longer. Wanted to freeze this moment right here. I quickly took out my phone and clicked a picture of him. I know it's creepy but this was the only way I could think of to store this moment somehow. I wanted to enjoy this feeling while it lasts. I sat on the different corner of the couch facing him. I don't know if it's right or wrong, but I wanted to be in this moment. I don't know what it is but I like it. I don't know if I want to have this moment or want to be near him again, but for today I'll go with my guts. I'll stay here for today, in his presence. Comfortable here like this, I closed my phone and shut my eyes close and dozed off to sleep without realising.

LUKE'S P.O.V-

I opened my eyes and looked around, she was sitting beside me, sleeping. I stood up and laid her down properly on the couch. She must have been tired. Her body was hot, I checked her forehead, she was having a mild fever. It can get worse. I went to kitchen and searched for medicine. With a glass of water and medicine, I went to the living room, putting water and medicine on the table. I saw a quilt on the sofa, I covered her small body with it and sat on the floor beside the couch, near her. She's cute and mysterious. I never felt bad for a lie before but I felt bad for lying to her. I never wanted to stay near someone and be worried about them besides my family, but I'm worried about her. Wanting to take care of her.

But than again I couldn't tell her how I know her house since I promised Amy. I was surprised and happy when I saw Amy in the park. She was with some lady, her caretaker possibly. She asked me to promise her to not tell Susan that I saw her in the park. She told me where she lives, about how wonderful her sister, Susan is, how much she loves her and Ash. She made friends with Cedric. I was happy that on our first in this house, my little brother made a friend, and that too with Susan's sister. Ever since I knew she lived here, I kept coming around this street, in hope that I might get a glimpse of her. I wanted to make sure if this was actually their house or the little girl pranked me. I chuckled at my thoughts.

Yesterday I followed her after the party. To make sure that the girls will reach home safe. I was relieved when I saw her getting inside the house with Lucy and James. And I was happy to know that she really lives here. Today I saw her going to college. This is gonna be my daily routine, I just know it. I can't drive her to college but I can atleast watch her and make sure she reaches safely.

I jumped to the opportunity to drive her home today. I didn't want her to go home with that douchebag. I don't know him, neither I plan to make friends with him. I just don't like him. Maybe it's jealousy but I don't like him. I don't know If I'm interested in her because I like her or because I'm curious about her. But it felt nice. Driving her home, watching her eat and sleep in my car, hearing her laugh, seeing her smile, being around her. I felt nice when she fed me the burger, when she gave me a sip from her drink. I want to do these little things with her, daily if possible. As she was taking these small breaths and sleeping peacefully, all I can think is how pretty and beautiful she is. Her eyes, her plumpy lips, her cute cheeks, her tiny nose, her silky hairs. My thought came to halt when I heard a ping coming from my phone. It was a text from my little brother, to pick him up from school. I took her phone and saved my number, Closing the lights of living room and covering her body with quilt properly and leaving a note for her, I left.

I don't know how or why, But I'll keep you safe 'Bloom'.