Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Alex's POV

Who are you texting? Ray grabbed my phone

"Stop! I shouted, chasing after Ray, who was already going through my phone.

Wait, don't tell me you are dating someone else outside the school. Ray asked, causing Cameron and Sutton to looked up immediately, Cameron just arrived here.

"What? They shouted

Seriously, at this point, I am not dating anyone, I only want to know when she is available.

Who? Sutton asked.

Can you all stop been nosy? It's just that the principal said I should help that new girl, fixed her project.

Emerald! So you have an eye on her? Cameron asked

You should stop! I really want to go on a break and I am just helping her because she is our creamy friend.

Padgett is not your creamy, so stop calling her that. Ray and Sutton laughed while I roll my eyes at Cameron, then grabbed my phone from Ray's hand.

What do you mean by taking a break?? You're fucking dating someone else already! Ray said but I was no longer listening to him, I run my hands on my hair.

What are you doing? Sutton asked

Padgett is having a picnic? I asked looking at Cameron.

Yes, I just told you and you said you are not coming with us.

I just changed my mind, I will be going with you. I said, I really don't know the reason, I just want to go to the picnic, as soon as Emerald inform me that, she is going with Padgett and her mom.

Are you sure? Ray asked.

Yes, I can't wait to get to enjoy Padgett's mom food. I said with a facade smiled, when my true intentions is to see Emerald, just maybe, I am going crazy.

Who said she's cooking for you guys? Cameron asked

You told us she want us to come, they are having picnic, which means there will be food, what are you saying? Ray snapped

When did I even said that? Cameron asked

Did he started smoking? Sutton asked and Cameron chuckled

And you, are you really not going to have a girlfriend? Ray asked Sutton

Should I? Sutton asked

Of course! We all chorused

I will think about it, maybe, I am falling for someone. He muttered

Wow, its the first time you will ever say this, so who is she? Ray asked

I was beginning to think he's gay" Cameron muttered, when he didn't say a word.

What? Sutton yelled and made a move to grab him but he was fast enough, he took to his heel, before he could get him, I watch Sutton sighed as he takes his seat after running without getting him.

Silly! I think we should start dressing up, because I know that, our lover boy is going to pick Cathy.

I am not picking her.

Why? I asked curious.

We are going to the party alone, so no need bringing her with me.

Who is bringing Padgett? I heard Sutton asked, causing all of us to stared at him.

I don't know for now, I heard she is going with Newton, but I am really not comfortable with it.

We should just get ready, I am really dying to meet her mother. I said, changing the topic.

Padgett's POV

Are you seriously preparing all these for my new friends? I asked as I watched my mom cooked so many meals

Of course, I want to meet those lovely kids that defended you and you said their Cameron's friends as well, so I want to meet them. My mommy said smiling. I checked the time and sighed, knowing that Cameron will be here with that two face girlfriend of his.

You've been checking the time,are you waiting for Cameron? My mommy asked, I kept quiet, she smiled and continue cooking

Still lost in my thoughts, we suddenly heard the door bell

I guess they are here. I muttered and went out of the kitchen

Surprised! Alex shouted and everyone of them keep showing their face one after the other.

Whoa!!! The aroma is tempting" Ray sniffed and started tracing the aroma out of the living room

Hey! Alex hit Ray's head slightly. Can you behave this is not your house.

Sorry! I hope your mom, wouldn't get mad at me. Ray apologize, I smiled at him.

You...

Of cause, I am not going to get mad. My mommy said as she walked into the living room.

Good day ma! The three greeted, mommy gave them sweet smile as they introduce themselves, I was about asking about Cameron, when he enter, I look behind him, to see if Cathy is behind him.

Aren't you supposed to fixed your eyes only on me, what are you looking for? Cameron said, then hugged mommy.

Welcome son, I thought you were not coming, seeing your handsome friends.

Did you hear that, her mom, thinks I am handsome. Ray said.

Shut up! She said handsome friends not you, so keep your ugly face. Alex comment, we all laughed.

We all move to the dinning, the conversation was interesting that, mom didn't even remember to asked after Cameron's girlfriend and it's a good thing that, she didn't come around

Wow, ma You're still the best cook in the world. Cameron said

"Really?" My mom asked.

Of course!!" They all chorused, they all echoed

I guess, I will take that as compliment. Alex stood up and come closer to me

Is Emerald no longer coming?" He asked

Oh! She said she will come a bit late

Oh! Then, can you give this to her when she's back? Alex handed the plastic bag to me, I look at him.

It's...

Come on, you don't have to explain, she told me, you are tutoring her. I gave him a small smiled

Thanks! Alex smiled and turned to leave only to find My mommy standing close to us. She smiled at him and looks at me.

He joined the others on the dinning table, why I was still in the kitchen

Where were you? are you in love with Padgett or something?" Ray asked

So what? Is not bad if I am, isn't it? Alex scoffed

Wow! Ray clapped his hands

Don't clap you idiot, I don't want to die young. Alex snapped back at him

Don't worry, if you are crushing on my daughter, you should just let me know.

"She's......cute" Alex muttered with a smile

We all know! Cameron and Sutton yelled

Don't worry Alex, right, I will gladly permit you to date her when she is eighteen. My mom said and Sutton's eyes widened

Really!! Alex shouted and my mom had to nodded to confirm that. What is wrong with my mom, did she know how I really want to pushed every girl out of Cameron's life

Wow,I should have spoke out first" Ray muttered

Shut up forever then. Alex whispers to Ray, in the conversation, I couldn't get any words from Cameron nor Sutton, I just felt bad that, he is no longer going to stop me from dating anyone, probably because I kept quarreling with him because of Newton

Can! I be excused? Cameron asked, as I enter the dinning.

Sure son, and I will leave you all to enjoy the rest of the noon, I will just take a nap. My mommy said as she too leave the dinning

Alex's POV

Did I missed anything. I heard that sweet voice that I really can't get off my head, that was Emerald, she hugged Padgett tight like they haven't see each other like ages.

Of cause, you missed the food.

"What? She muttered, then frown, her face was really lovely, when she did that

You should frown more often, you really look good when you do that. Ray said, I clenched my fist, as soon as I saw her blush on Ray's words, I really don't know what is wrong with me.

You're here, I thought you are not coming. She asked me innocently.

I got you a gift" I said changing the topic

Wow,really? What is it? Emerald asked. Chocolates and history book that contain all her project work.

Thank you so much, you are the best. She smiled at me. I was about taking her hand's when I saw Sutton hand Padgett a painting work

Do you like it? I heard Sutton asked, she smiled then nodded at him, she smiled and now Sutton is stroking her hair, At that moment, I watch Cameron, coming towards them in anger.