Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

I sat in my car and started crying. I wanted to cry louder but I told myself I was okay and that it wasn't a big deal when it was. I drove home and ran into my bathroom turning on the cold shower to let the touch get off my body.  I sat in the shower for 2 hours, sobbing and telling myself that I would be fine when I clearly wasn't. "I'm a disaster," I kept saying to myself. I hopped out of the shower after a while and laid on my bed with my towel wrapped around from my breast to just above my knees. I fell asleep and woke up early the next morning. 

I woke up at 3:45AM since I slept early yesterday. I checked my phone and saw many notifications but couldn't be bothered to check them. I got up and took a quick 15 minute shower, not ready for the day. I dressed myself in a navy blue silk dress which had straps and was just above my knees and hugged my hips. I matched it navy blue heels and nails. I applied my makeup, blue eyeshadow with pink lip gloss. I put on star shaped studs that were navy blue and left my hair open.

I grabbed my phone and drove to school as I decided to report the incident. I felt more relieved after reporting the incident. I went to my maths class and put my air pods in as I waited for the class to be filled. It was a pretty long day but as time went, I started to realise that Ivan was different from the other guys. I started putting my trust into him, even though I was scared at first. I really hope I don’t end up making stupid decisions again.

Ivan's P.O.V

I fell asleep whilst I was waiting for Crystal's reply. I turned and fell off my bed early in the morning. I quickly grabbed my phone to check if she had replied but she hadn't. I quickly took a shower and got ready to head to college. I drove to school fast still eyeing on my phone for Crystal's text but I didn't get any. I walked to my maths class and saw Crystal sleeping on the desk. I sneaked up to her and scared her.

"BOO!" "AARRGHH!," she screamed as she got up. I stood there laughing.

"Ivan that's not funny," she whined, still half asleep. I took a seat next to her and looked at her sleepy face. She looked really adorable but tired at the same time.

Me: Crystal you okay? Didn't you sleep last night?

Crystal: I did but I’m still feeling very tired.

Me: Why didn't you answer my texts?

Crystal: OH, I forgot my phone in the car yesterday and didn’t realise till morning.

Me: It's ok, as long as you’re okay. 

Crystal: Hmm, I am. thanks for asking.

Me: Your hair is so pretty and long.

Crystal: *giggles* thanks

The class slowly started filling up and the lesson started. The teacher moved me to the front away from Crystal which pissed me. Crystal sat there laughing because she knew I wasn't pleased. We were halfway through the lesson when my phone started ringing.

"Ivan put your phone on silent," the teacher told me in anger.

I checked to see who the call was from. It was Crystal. I turned back and signed her to stop whilst she sat there and enjoyed getting me in trouble. After a few minutes later she called again.

"Ivan I will have to confiscate your phone after this. I don't want it interrupting my class!" the teacher shouted.

I put my phone on silent and turned back to Crystal who was giggling. I gave her the evil look, but she still didn't stop. She continued to constantly call me and made my phone vibrate like hell. It tickled me so much. I couldn't wait to kill her after this lesson. When the lesson ended, she ran with her backpack. I was going to run after her when the teacher stopped and started giving me a lecture on having my phone turned off. Crystal stood outside enjoying me get into trouble. Just before the teacher finished scolding me she ran away and I had football practice so no time to run after her.

 *1 month later* SATURDAY

I woke up around 12pm, tired and worn out. My schedule was so packed that I needed a long rest. My stomach started rumbling and I was tempted to get u for the sake of my hunger. I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth. I got out to find Crystal sitting on my bed. She was wearing a white off shoulder top with black jeans and white sneakers. Her eyes gazed at my naked chest, analysing it in detail.

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Crystal’s POV

I had decided to spend the day with Ivan so I headed to his house. When I arrived he was taking a shower so I sat on his bed and waited for him whilst I scrolled through my Instagram feed. He took forever to come out but when he came out my eyes couldn’t resist his hot body. He gave a smirk and started coming towards me. Once he was in front of me he started getting closer to me and I leaned back more onto his bed lying on it now. He cornered me with his arms.

He moved to my right ear and whispered, "my phone" and got off me waving his phone in the air saying "was on my bed." I was relieved but he stood there laughing. “What did you think," he asked in a doubtful way. "What do you mean. I didn't think of anything," I replied trying to make it convincing. "Yeah, it's so obvious," he said as he walked towards his cupboard to pick out his clothes. He chose black sweatpants with a white shirt. Oooo, it matched my outfit.

Ivan was getting a call from his dad which he rushed to pick up. “Hey dad,” he greeted. I watched his face change from happy to unexcited in 5 seconds. It was a long call but all Ivan was saying was “yes father,” like a servant. I wonder what was up. He hung up with a disappointed face.

“What’s up crackhead?” I asked.

“One of our family friends are coming to stay over and I have to take care of them,” he complained. I stared at him.

“is your dad okay? Like how can he say such a thing? You cant even take care of yourself how will you take care of them” I teased.

“I know righ-“ he agreed with the are you serious face.

“Haha, very funny,” he sarcastically said as he sat on his bed. This guy is seriously a handful. Looks like I’ll have to help him out. I decided to sit on the wheely chair in his room and spin around to see if he’d realise.

“Crys it’s not the time to joke around this is serious,” he panicked.

“Crys?” I repeated. Ivan froze and turned red. We call each other many weird names but this one was new. Whatever it was, it lightened my heart.

“Relax crackhead, I’ll help you take care of them,” I offered. Ivan got up with excitement and ran up to me.

“Really? You will?” he unbelievably asked with a really cute face.

“yes,” I smiled. He picked me up with excitement and spun me.

“Thankyou thankyou thankyou so muchhhh! You’re the best,” he appreciated.

“I know I am,” I showed off. He made a weird face which meant he sarcastically agreed with me.

“So are you going to put me down or what?” I giggled.

“Oops, I’m sorry,” he apologised as he put me down. Honestly, it was the first time I had felt safe and wanted around a guy. Even Salmon didn’t make me feel like this. Ivan made me feel different, but in a good way.

“Crystal, why don’t you get your stuff from your house so you can stay at mine till the guests are gone,” Ivan insisted. Sounded like he was really afraid to face those people.

“Haha, sure. I’ll head over after I talk to your workers about setting the room and the food,” I said.

“already?” Ivan sighed.

“They’re going to come pretty soon Ivan,” I reminded.

“Oooh yes,” he remembered. It was a funny situation.

I called Alissa and told her to pack my suitcases of things needed for a month. Then I walked over to the kitchen and informed the chef of what to make for the special guests and then explained the setting of the rooms to the other workers. Ivan was really nervous, and I wouldn’t want anything to go wrong. After everything was sorted at Ivan’s place, I quickly headed back to mine and grabbed my things and told Alissa that she doesn’t have to work until I’m back home.

I quickly drove back to Ivan’s place. His workers were taking my things up to my room which was right next to Ivan’s. He was sitting in the living, “I thought we agreed on a month, not that you stay for life,” he teased watching the amount of suitcases.

"Shut up. I need all my things. You know I'm a mix and match," I told him.

We had a small laugh until someone else knocked on the door. We turned to see who it was. There was this Chinese lady and man with a young girl. Ivan walked up to them and greeted them. “Good evening Mr and Mrs Chen. I hope you guys had a comfortable flight. Please come in." They walked in and sat on the couches.

"Harry! Please bring in all the luggage of Mr and Mrs Chen's Family," I instructed. The lady just stared at me. "Good evening Mrs Chen. I am Crystal, Ivan's best friend. I will be helping him assist you guys during your visit. Please make yourselves comfortable and let us know if you need anything," I said.

"Good evening young lady. It is impressive to see you welcome us warmly. I hope our trip goes excellent," Mrs Chen said. "I'll give it my 100% and hope you guys do not have any complaints," I continued. The girl just stared at me as if she wanted to kill me. 

"You've a lot of confidence. Let's see your skills," Mr Chen said. I giggled.

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