Chapter 28

Lan's POV

It wasn't long when Mrs Quinn left leaving me alone with Mark. I clasped my hands nervous as we both stood awkwardly in the living room not knowing what to do.

"Ermm...wanna watch a movie?" Mark asked pointing at the television.

I bobbed my head already sitting down on the comfy couch. Anything to take my mind off the fact that we are alone in this house would do.

He picked up the remote browsing through Netflix for a movie to watch.

"Oh oh that one!" I said excited,my nerves forgotten as I saw one my favorite movies. The vampires diaries.

I could feel his gaze on me,but right now it doesn't matter. All I want was to watch this movie.

He clicked the movie letting it play. I made my self comfortable as my eyes stayed glued to the TV.

"I will go get some snacks" Mark said as he stood up and left.

He later came back with a bowl of popcorn and a coke plopping down right beside me.

My eyes didn't tear away from the movie playing as I dipped my hand into the popcorn bowl and popped one into my mouth taking a sip of my coke at the same time.

"You seem to love this show so much. What's so great about it anyway?" He asked curiously.

I stilled as my eyes zeroed in on him. It felt like I just heard the most craziest thing ever.

Vampires diaries,is like the ultimate best movie ever. My crazy defense side was ready to pop up.

"Are you kidding? This is the best movie of all time. I can't remember how many times I have watched this movie. I love it!" I said glaring at him like some offended fan.

Well I guess I was. I love this movie, most especially sarcastic Damon which suddenly reminded me of the other Damon who I definitely shouldn't be thinking of. I shook my head trying to enjoy the moment.

He chuckled raising his hand up in mock surrender.

Few minutes Into the movie, I felt him move alot closer to me, making me nervous. I tried distracting myself by focusing on the movie.

But the feel of his skin next to mine was making my nervous.

I felt his hand behind my neck making me still in shock. My heart racing in my chest as my pulse quickened.

He wrapped his hand around my shoulder as I gulped in fear and nervousness.

"Is this okay?" He asked careful of his next action.

I nodded shyly not able to look into his eyes.

This should be okay right? He is my boyfriend. That name still sounds so foreign to me.

He pulled me closer to him, his hand still wrapped on my shoulder.

I could feel my heart in my mouth. The movie long forgotten.

"Relax" he whispered rubbing circles on my shoulder.

I took in a deep breath trying to get my heart to fucking calm down and stopping racing.

It took awhile but my body relaxed seeming trying to get used to the feeling.

We spent the entire day watching vampire diaries,his hand wrapped around me more comfortably and him telling me all about his father and his childhood.

It was already late when my eyes became tried of staring at the screen.

Mark on cue switched off the TV and sat back down wrapping his hand around me.

"Are you hungry?" He asked running his hand through my hair.

My eyes were already closing in tiredness. I shook my head placing my head of his chest hoping he'd let me sleep but my stupid stomach growled making me flush in embarrassed.

The vibration of Mark's chuckle on his chest make me feel more embarrassed.

"Come on" he said getting up and pulling me along with him to the kitchen.

We stepped into the kitchen, Mark walked up to the gas cooker trying to prepare something for us or maybe for me to eat.

I sat down on the stool and watched him move around the kitchen. My cheek on my palm as I studied his movement.

"Are you sure you know what you're doing?" I asked worried he'd burn the kitchen down with me in it.

He turned pouting"That hurts you know" he said looking hurt.

I covered my mouth chuckling at how cute he looked while pouting.

"Well you did say you didn't know how to cook remember." I shrugged staring at him.

"It's just noodles, I can do it" he said with determination sparkling in his eyes.

He looked like a solider ready for battle but his battle was in the kitchen.

"Go Lieutenant!" I saluted smiling at him.

His eyes widened as he stared at me in shock making me blush.

The determination sparkled once more in his eyes as he started preparing the noodles.

All I could do was stare as his muscles flexed in the back as he moved around the kitchen and handled the dinner.

He looked so clueless with every single action he made but somehow that make me smile. Mark is everything I would want in a guy. He is sweet, handsome and adorable. He cares so much about me.

What more could I ask for?

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Minutes later, dinner was ready. We sat down together in the kitchen sluping down on the noodles. It tasted amazing that I couldn't get enough. I could see pride and joy dance in his eyes with every spoon I ate making me want to eat more if it makes him happy.

"This is soooo.... delicious. Good job" I gave him a thumbs up my mouth filled with noodles.

He looked so shy that he kept rubbing his neck but I knew he was dancing with joy inside at being praised.

He got up ready to clear the plates.

"I'll do it. You cooked,the least I could do is clear up" I said already taking our plates to the sink.

"Okay I will just go wash up." He said.

I hummed as I heard him leave the kitchen.

After washing the plates,I heard my phone vibrate making me pull it out from my pocket.

My face transformed into a scowl as I saw the caller.

"What do you want?" I asked annoyance clear in my voice.

"Someone's high on drug.." Nate replied with sarcasm.

I rolled my eyes not ready to deal with his tantrum.

I'm having a great time with Mark and I'm not ready for my annoying brother to ruin that for me.

"Where are you, it's late?" He asked.

I scoffed, staring at the phone again to be sure he was the one speaking.

"If someone else heard you, they'd actually think you care."

He grumbled a few words I couldn't make out followed by a sigh.

"Just come home. It's not safe out there. I don't want anyone calling me to ask for ransom. I ain't got a penny to spend on you" he said. I could just make out the annoying look on his face making my pout in annoyance.

"You're such a horrible person" I said.

He chuckled like I said something funny. "Like you haven't said that before. Just come home"he said.

I bite my tongue trying to think of a lie I would say.

I cleared my throat "I-i'm not coming home today.I'm at Pearl's house. We are having a sleepover and I might not come home early tomorrow as well" I lied.

"A sleepover?" He asked in disbelief.

"Yeah" I said biting my lips in fear he would catch me.

"You're having a sleepover at Pearl's, since when? And isn't she like a girl? I know she's your only friend but that's just weird. Well you're weird so I guess that's normal in your dictionary" he said sighing in what seemed like disappointment.

I wish I could give him a hard slap for insulting me.

"Well whatever"he said ending the call making me sigh in relief.

Thank goodness!

"Was that Nate?"

I stared at the door and saw a freshly showered Mark leaning on the door. His hair was still wet and his joggers low on his waist. The thin grey singlet he wore made his muscles more visible.

Is this Mark or someone else?

I found myself lost of words. For the very first time Mark looked so hot heck almost as hot as Damon.

My eyes widened in fright when I realised what just came to my mind.

That was wrong! I didn't mean to think that. What is wrong with me!

I shock my head dispelling the thoughts.

"Are you okay? You look out of it?" Mark walked towards me as he stared at me with worry in his eyes.

I forced out a smile and nodded my head.

"It's just that I told Nate that I'm having a sleepover at Pearl and like always he made fun of me." I lied well maybe not totally right?

He ruffled my hair and smiled.

"Nate is an ass, you know that" We both chuckled.

Yup Nate was definitely an ass.

"Don't you have to tell Pearl to cover up in case Nate calls her to confirm?" He asked pointing his chin at the phone still in my hand.

I laughed finding what he said funny

Pearl and I are more than regular friends.

He stared at me confused like I was crazy.

"Did I say something funny?" He asked with a raised brow.

"I don't need to call Pearl, she'd cover up for me with the same lie and Nate isn't that smart to think of calling her nor does he care" I shrugged.

As much as it pains me to admit, Nate's is an idiot and a careless brother. He doesn't care about me as much as he makes it seem.

Mark chuckled in amusement "Nate would kill you if he ever hears you say that"

""Thank God he won't then" I grinned.

He kept quiet staring at me. His eyes made me want to cower in his presence.

"W-what's wrong?" I asked nibbling on my lips nervously.

The way his eyes are so fixated on me makes me feel so hot inside and shy.

He smiled as with just one tug I was in his arms. His arm wrapped around me protectively making me blush.

I wet my lips as anxiety pooled in me. His eyes connected with my lips as he looked up into my eyes.

He ran his hand on my cheek making me feel warm as his lips tug up into a smile. His white teeth in display tugging a string in my heart.

"You're becoming naughty and bold" he said. His voice was husky as he stared at me with what was akeen to desire?

I didn't know what to say to that. I knew I was changing. Me being in his arms, away from my mom, going out with him, lieing to my mom and brother and finding pleasure in it was enough prove already.

I don't know whether that was good or bad.

"I-is it bad?" I stuttered staring into his eyes.

Something pooled into his eyes. He rubbed his finger on the freckles on my nose.

"No. It's sexy" he said with a grin making my ears hot.

Okay who is this and what has he done with Mark?

He leaned in making me shut my eyes instinctively. I stood waiting for the feel of his soft lips which never came.

My eyes popped open in question as I saw him trying to stiffle his laughter.

I pouted embarrassed, crossing my arms as I glared at him.

"That was not nice" I said.

He exploded in laughter clutching his belly.

His smile making me want to smile as well but I remember I was offended putting back the scowl on my face.

"I-i'm sorry, you just had to see your face. You looked so cute waiting for a kiss" He said trying to control his laughter.

I stomped in annoyance as he made fun of me.

"I am going" I said walking out of the kitchen.

Bad Mark! I suddenly feel so stupid and embarrassed.