The Babysitter

Chapter 14: (Aubrey's POV)- Oh Really?

It has been about a week and a half since I began babysitting Xavier now. Everything was going nice and smooth.

We weren't bickering on anything at all anymore and gave each other enough but somehow not enough space. We were together most of the time since I was always at his house but of course, there were times where someone was having a bad day and needed some space which was respectfully given.

Today was just like any other day. I woke up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, chose an outfit, got dressed, grabbed my keys and phone while plugging in my earphones and heading out. I bobbed my head while lip-syncing to the songs as usual before I looked up and saw Peter.

Not this again.

I pulled my earphones out without stopping to ride. "Peter, don't do this again," I spoke while trying to speed up so I could jump onto the sidewalk and keep riding.

"Please Aubrey, just give me a straight answer," he spoke pleadingly.

Just as I was about to swerve and jump on, I saw a mom and a little boy walking, meaning I couldn't escape. Before I crashed into anything, I pulled my bike to a screeching halt. "Why do you want to know so badly? What on earth is making this so crucial for you?" I asked while sighing.

He ran his hand through his hair in frustration before giving in and answering. "I want to know because if you are with him, not saying you are," he put his hands up in surrender. "Then that gives me a reason to break up with Kylie because she's still obsessed with him," he sighed.

Wait, he wants to break up with Kylie?

"You want to break up with her?" I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

"I have been for ages," he groaned. "She's so annoying. I fucked up." He shrugged slightly. "I don't know how I was stupid enough to do that to you." He ran his hands over his face.

"I don't either," I scoffed under my breath.

He looked me dead in the eyes before cracking a laugh. "Fair enough. I deserve that," he admitted.

I narrowed my eyes down at him, "You deserve a little more than that, don't you think?" I spoke seriously but his laughter suggested he misunderstood it for sarcasm. I let it go, at least he's civil now.

"Friends?" he looked at me with hopeful eyes.

if you want to get

his hand out. "Hi, I'm

Corny much?

my eyes before shaking his hand. "Aubrey. Who is late thanks

he yelled back through laughter.

he doesn't. I made my way to Xavier's house and got off the bike before it stopped, walking it to the mailbox. I rang the doorbell and waited patiently for someone to open the door, but no one did. I checked my phone for the time to

hell

spare key which was for emergencies from the third pot on the right. I opened the door before putting the key back and making my way inside. This classifies as an emergency okay? I set my things down as usual and plopped down on the couch, deciding not to announce my arrival like I normally would so I could see what was taking him so long. I sat on the couch, scrolling through social media until I heard his door creak open. I stayed rooted to my spot, waiting for the grand reveal. I kept my eyes glued

I saw her.

stairs and to the front door. Her hair was a mess, so were her clothes since her shirt was inside out, her lipstick was smudged in the corner of her lips, and she was flustered. I knew what was going on.

Ew!!!!

she acknowledged me, eyeing me head to toe with a smirk on

at her curtly while eyeing her the

arms. "Sorry for taking some of your time, Xavier and I were just hanging

You've got a little-" I pointed to the

mouth and sprinted,

bit back a laugh and went upstairs. Time to get on Xavier's nerves for a while. I

body ew but what

something going on in here," I picked up the pillow with my pointer finger and thumb,

getting unnecessarily involved." He glared at me before running his hand

forget to get new sheets." I smiled at my annoying-ness before following

turned me to with a grin while grabbing an orange which

my face.

were just having fun," he shrugged. "I

the orange, taking two pieces for myself before giving it back to

against the wall. Wanna see?" He took a step towards

a slice, wait, a piece. Oranges don't have slices what the

wouldn't let a girl touch my bed, let alone lay in it."