Chapter 145 - Unbuttoned

"You came here to say that to me?"

It was irritating knowing that he admit that I was the major reason why is he here. Like, what the fuck? Why did he have to show up when my life was now okay? Is he trying to destroy me again?

I want to curse at him, because he's been here beside me for a long time. And It was more stressing that Jacob was sitting on my right side. He keeps on asking me why this bastard was here and I can't seem to explain to him everything now.

Noah and I are just whispering to each other, the sound system was so loud and I didn't want others to hear what we're talking about.

We end up going here instead of talking privately because Jacob looked for me. I didn't want him to be suspicious of us that's why I decided to bring Noah with me.

He didn't complain anyway..

He said he wants to talk to me and I'm giving it to him now.

"Your mom called me.." He sighed.

I immediately looked at him when he said that. Why would my mom call him?

"What did you say?"

I can't find the reason for her to call Noah. Is there something wrong? Why didn't she call me then?

My mom probably left right now and I won't have a chance to talk to her. Why is that really?

"I can't tell you that," He shook his head and played with his fingers.

I can still see how he didn't changed with his personality since he still act like a stupid person. But that doesn't mean I forget about what he did to me.

Never in my entire life that I'll forget about it..

"Why you can't tell me? That's my mom, Noah!" I can't help but raised my voice.

"Hey, what's happening?" Jacob held my elbow. "Why are you shouting?"

He looked at Noah with those dangerous eyes like he's about to punch him because he made me angry. I wanted to tell Jacob to stop but I don't have the courage to say what's on my mind.

"Can you stay out of this for awhile, bro? We're still talking.."

Noah's tone is still calm as always, but I can feel that he's serious about it. Why does he want to talk to me when he doesn't plan to tell it to me?

What does he want now?

"I'm sorry but I can't let you now. She's pissed and I want you to get lost," Jacob used his index finger to pushed Noah in his chest.

Oh god. Are they going to fight now? In front of me?

I can't watch them fight that's why I decided to stand up and bid my goodbye to my friends. I just wanted to go home and have a peaceful night without seeing Noah.

And I can't also get mad at Jacob because he's clueless about this. He's just too overprotective that he didn't control his emotions.

"I'll get you home, we can't let you leave alone in the night." Marco stood up and walked me outside of the gym.

Jennie was also with him so I really have no choice but to come with them.

"Raine!" I heard Jacob's shout, he's running towards me while holding his coat.

I waited for him until he came in front of me. He might tripped if he continues to run like that in this dark place.

"You didn't have to run! You might get into an accident," I held both of his shoulders. He's running out of his breath right now.

"Let me drive you home. Marco, you can go back with Jennie. I'll be the one to take care of Raine,"

When he's like this, even I can't stop him so I just nodded at my friends. They asked me if It's okay with me first because they seemed like they didn't want to leave me, but I just gave them an assuring smile so they wouldn't have to worry.

Noah's also not around anymore but I can still feel his presence. I'm sure he's just around. And I'm thankful that he didn't chased me.

"Text me when you get home, okay? I can go home too you know.." Jennie pouted as she hugged me.

"You're not going home without enjoying this night," I patted her head and smile. "I just wanted to rest and you don't have worry. Jacob will take care of me,"

"She's right. I'm the best!" Jacob smiles widely. "

I don't think she can rest during the ride," Jennie chuckled with Marco.

"Jacob was the loudest when he talk, so I doubt you can rest the whole ride, Raine!"

I saw how Jacob glared at Marco when he said that. I don't mind when he's loud though, it's somehow helpful now that I'm thinking a lot of things. I wanted to keep myself distracted.

"But she loves my voice, right Raine?" Jacob asked like a kid.

I just nodded and laughed at his cuteness. My mood instantly changed with them. They're making laugh so much and I'm thankful that I have them.

"Did he say something to you?" Jacob asked during the ride.

We're now heading home and he's been talking for awhile now. Of course, that will never changed in him.

"Who?" I glanced at him.

"That guy beside you earlier,"

I bit my lower lip and just forced at smile. I didn't know what to say to him, I am too careful not to tell him about it because I didn't want him to worry about me. I can see that he's too focused on me that he can't tale care of himself anymore.

"Nothing. Just don't mind it,"

I tore my eyes away from him and pick a song from his playlist. It's funny that I can relate to the song right now. It's so frustrating to remember how he made me feel so unpowerful earlier. That he can break me anytime he wants.

I even prepared for his but everything goes to waste. I already moved on but I'm still mad. I always remember how he hurt me that it even affect my whole personality.

I was surprised when Jacob held my hand and gently caressed it with his thumb.

I never imagined that he'll become my friend. In the past years that I met him, I always engaged in a fight with him. He's always bugging me before and up until now.

He's the type of person who's always hype and cheerful. I also took it as bad but in the end, I realized that it's just his nature. There's no time that we didn't argue, we always fight over something that's no sense.. And we didn't realized, through those moments we already became close with each other.

He always nag at me but I learned to realized that it's just his way of being clingy. I don't know but, he's already like that right before we became close. He's so sweet and overprotective that sometimes, I just wanted to smack his face.

"Your mom loves chocolates, right?" He asked.

In the past years, he still haven't catch up with my mom and even with my siblings yet. I am too busy to bring him on our house and he's not even complaining about it, so I thought that it's still okay with him.

He's just asking what my mom and siblings likes, so he an easily find a nice gift if their birthday comes. And I'm also upset that he didn't even ask what I like.

Maybe, I'm not included to the people that he's going to give a gift. What a bad jerk.

"She loves anything sweets except for a candy," I rolled my eyes.

"Oh. That's closed!" He chuckled. "I almost bought her a box of candies,"

My brows furrowed. He bought what?

"Do you think she would going to like it?"

He rubbed the back of his head while his face was blushing. What's going on? Why does he look so shy now?

"She will. Don't worry," I held my forehead when I felt a bit dizzy again.

I think I really need a rest now.

"I also bought some for your siblings--hey, are you okay?"

He stopped the car around and faced me. He held both of my cheeks and looked at my face. When he realized that I'm also looking at him, he face heated so he had to looked away for that.

What's happening to this guy?

"D-do you want to g-go to the h-hospital?"

He can't looked at me now. It's so weird that he's acting strange right now.

"Just bring me to my apartment, so I could rest. I'm just tired," I massaged my temples.

They say that massaging you head would ease the dizziness and pain. Well, it's not bad to try it, there's nothing I can lose for that.

"Okay,"

He started the engine again and we didn't talked after that. He seemed like he's thinking so deep when I looked at him, so I just kept quiet and gave him the time to think.

I never seen him being like this before. He even unbuttoned his two buttons like he's suffocated with the air inside his car. Should I help him unbutton it?

I bit my lower lip and tried to get closer to him. I didn't want him to uncomfortable, so even though I haven't done this before. I'll do it for his sake, he's weak with hot atmosphere. He gets easily suffocated.

I grabbed his colars and gently slide my hands through the button of his button down dress. His eyes widened when he realized what I'm doing.

I just want him to feel comfortable and there's nothing wrong with that.

"W-what are you..d-doing?" His voice was husky while his eyes widened.

It's funny that he really seemed startled about it. His stares was making me feel conscious so I just went back to my seat.

"You looked uncomfortable that's why.."

My eyes turned to his chest. I want to help him but his face looked so embarrassed, so I just shrugged and continues to watch the scenery outside.

To be continued..