A batch of knock awakened me from a not so sweet dream. My eyes were still sleepy as I took the comforter and covered my whole body. I curved myself in a fetus style, brows furrowed because someone just dared to ruin my first day of weekend.
"Go away!" I shouted angrily.
Whoever that fvcktard, I'm gonna punch his face when I get fully pissed off.
I'm trying to continue my sleep but my mind does not cooperating. I ended up removing the comforter out of my body and threw it. I get up on bed and turned off the air conditioner. I wore my bunny slippers and went near the window to pull up the blinds and open its sill. The peaceful meadow welcomed my eyesight.
The knock never stops which caused my brows to form in one line. Who's this persistent whodunit out there?
So I opened the door annoyingly only to see Innov's smiling face.
"Good morning, sunshine. How's your sleep, Ms. Fest?" He didn't even ask for my permission, he recklessly entered my room and closed the door.
I can still remember our last encounter before the intramurals. He's disappointed at me and he acted cold but it didn't last for so long because as I said, the annoying Innov was back days ago and among the people inside the mansion, he's the only one who remembered my simple yet memorable victory.
"Good morning..." I chose to not ruin my mood even more and just practice being humorous atleast.
His face lit up like I have said some inspirational lines. I frowned and went to my bed to arrange the bedsheets.
"A miracle! Did something magical happen? I thought fixing your bedroom isn't your thing?"
"I only do this when I'm in the mood, and please, don't say silly stuffs right at this morning. It's disastrous." I reminded and continued what I'm doing.
He roared a laughter."You're really growing up. Why don't you stay like that forever? Living without giving a fvck is awesome."
That's when I faced him.
"Nothing lasts forever," I didn't hide the frankness of my voice."And I thought you don't like cussing? Such a hypocrite." I added.
I watched how his lips parted then, he put back his smile."I only cuss when I'm in the mood, and I sincerely disagree with your opinion because there's so many things that lasts forever if you're only not bitter enough." He pointed out.
"I'm not bitter!"
My face crumpled not just because he mimicked me, he's doing it again, annoying me. Sometimes I wonder if I'm that funny everytime I'm annoyed.
"There, there. You're being defensive again..."
"Innov..." I warned. If he just went here to annoy me then, he better be leave.
I promised to myself yesterday that I won't let anyone destroy my weekend! But here he is.
Like where's the freedom to breathe?
His face became serious."It's brother. Call me brother, Van. Much better than my handsome but complicated name." He suggested.
"Seriously? No." I said firmly.
He pouted. Gosh, Innov and his childishness again.
"It should be 'yes'! Come on, Van. I'm 4 years older than you and you're my sister---"
"I'm not your sister. Are you nuts? I'm not Akira, and I don't want to be her, ever." I cut his supposed lines.
He has this small smile crept on his thin lips, eyes were softens, he seems not affected by my harsh words.
"You don't have to be her to be my sister. You can still be my sister even if we are not blood related. It's not an offer, you know... It's a free opportunity," he laughed after.
I remained staring at his laughing face. He looks so light and carefree, maybe everyday and I just noticed by now because I'm so busy pushing him away. As long as I want to shout at him and push him out of this room, I can't. Because somehow, like days ago, his words have caused tremendous impact on me.
"Hurry up now, pretty. We're going to mall." Innov suddenly informed.
I stilled as I wondered."Going to what?"
He smiled softly."To mall," I heard it clear but what I'm confusing about was the fuss."I'm sorry, maybe this is so late but a simple victory should celebrate at least. Don't worry, it's gonna be my treat if that's your concern." He continued.
I shouldn't nod, alright. I should protest and shoo him away already. But I can't find myself doing that today, and my body automatically moved to my closest where I can pick what I'm going to wear. I heard his chuckles. He told me he's just here to wait me while I'm taking shower.
When I'm done taking shower and fixing myself, I walked in front of him. He stood up and nod his head repeatedly while surveying my look.
"You look different. But still my feisty sister."
My face palmed.
"As if. Stop being an asshole even for today, will you?"
He shrugs."But I'm a good boy here,"
"What are you? A dog? Well, not bad anymore." I took my bag and held the doorknob.
"Hey, you're the harshest! I thought you're being softie to me today?" He followed me rightaway.
"Says who?" I said that aimed a curse from him.
He used his Chevron. On the other hand, I wondered because the whole downstairs was quiet but when I asked him, he said Dad and his mother and sister left to manage their plane tickets.
"I'm sorry, I should have suggest Uncle Martin to consider you---"
"No. I'm fine. Actually, I like it more being left here alone." I gave him a cold look.
He sighed after checking his car."You're not alone. I'm here. Why am I always forgotten?" He joked. I rolled my eyes and scoffed.
"Why are you not with them, anyway? Don't you want to go to London?" It's already too late to pull out my question.
His smile didn't leave his face anymore.
"I have things to do here, and aside from that, I can't go there without your presence." He shrugged his shoulders.
I blinked."You're overdramatic. Stop involving me with your trips in life, okay?"
I irritably opened the front car door and sat on the passenger's seat. He's half-laughing when he turn around and sat on the driver's seat. I gave him a death glare. He turned on the machine and started maneuvering the car. I put my fingers on the dashboard and I'm kinda amazed because it's all clean and shiny. There's no space for a bit dust or something. Maybe he really did prepare for today.
After two and a half hours of driving, we've finally reached the mall. He went out first to open the car door beside me, I stepped out the car and tall establishment welcomed me.
"Where do you wanna go first? Want to eat before we shop?" He asked.
"Anything," my nonsense response.
"Okay?" He scratched his head."Girls and their confusing answer..."
"Are you murmuring something?" I arched my brow.
He immediately stood properly."What? Am I? Of course, not! You know what? Let's go inside and buy two gallons of ice cream..." he grabbed my wrist.
I gawked at him.
"We crashed here just to buy a fucking two gallons of ice cream?!" I shouted in disbelief.
He looked at me amusingly."Oh yeah? What's wrong with that? I hate buying those from convenience, grocery or small dairy stores. 'Coz I find it cheap." He looks cringed at the thought.
"You're being picky. Doesn't fit you."
"Ouch, Van. You're hurting me again." He dramatically held his chest.
I rolled my eyes exasperatedly."Stop that. I don't want people to assume that I'm babysitting a childish man."
His face crumpled at its finest and even I wanted to laugh at him, I controlled the urge.
"You're so mean! No ice cream for you." I'm stunned when he stuck out his tongue at me.
Aside from being annoying, this is what I hate about him. This childish side of him. Who's the elder among us again?
"Fine! I was just joking! Let's go buy two gallons of fucking ice cream!" I'm the one who grabbed his arm this time.