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"See you guys later." Axel waves as he walks out of the door.

After coming back with me, he stayed and chatted for a bit with Rob and I. It's an act that he does regularly, which makes me miss where we used to be more than usual.

"Thank god he is gone, I need some girl advice." Rob announces, sitting cross-legged on his bed facing me.

I spin around in the desk to chair to face him and ask, "What's wrong?"

"Drew said he loved me this afternoon. And now I want to say it back." Rob blurts out, his eyes suddenly puppy like at the mention of Drew.

"Holy shit," I exclaim, "How did he do it?"

"Well we were watching a film all snuggled up and he turned to me and said that I was the only one that he wanted to do that with. That I was the only one he wanted to do anything with, by his side, all the time. I could've sobbed, Cupcake. It was so beautiful!" Rob exclaims, his words tumbling out.

"That's so cute, I'm so happy for you!" I squeal. "Why did you need my help, though?"

"Because I need to say it back and if I was to ask Axel for help, he would suggest something like taking Drew to a football match." Rob shudders.

I let out a laugh before starting to think. "Well, where did you two first meet?"

"At KiKi's the club." Rob answers without missing a beat.

"Okay, so go out tonight with him and tell him." I suggest.

"Only if you guys come." Rob answers immediately.

"What?"

"Please." Rob begs, dragging out the 'e'.

"It's Thursday night. Also, shouldn't it be just you two?" I protest.

"I'm not going to say I love you to a boy who hasn't yet my friends." Rob says.

"It's about time!" I laugh, relieved that Rob has finally realised this and I'm finally getting to meet the boy who has made one of my best friends beyond happy.

"I'll set it up." Rob winks, before going onto his phone to start planning.

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"Finally, what took you two this long?!" Rob shouts as he opens the door to Axel and Emma.

Emma looks stunning in a skintight, sparkly gold dress. Her hair is wavy and pushed behind her, a necklace resting on her chest.

Axel, however, seems dead set on testing my morals. He's wearing black jeans, white trainers and a denim shirt. The shirt is rolled up to his elbows, with the top two buttons undone so you can see his tanned chest.

"Right, let's go then." Rob claps his hands as if to put us into formation.

Catching Emma by the wrist he drags her out of the room. Before leaving, he turns and winks at me knowingly.

That sneaky bastard.

"You look beyond words," Axel murmurs as he walks closer to me. Running a hand through his hair, his blue eyes stare into my own. "Jesus, you're really testing me aren't you?"

Taking a look at myself, I assess my burgundy play suit. Accessorised with my gold jewellery, I look okay. My hot pink cast of ruins the look. Again.

But the look in Axel's eyes is ravenous, like he's hungry for me and the look gives me more confidence than anything before.

Walking up to me, he gently takes hold of my hand before giving it a squeeze.

"You ready to go?" He asks, his voice almost as breathless as my own.

"Yeah, let me just grab my purse." I say.

Letting go of my hand, my knees almost give out at how affected by him I am. Grabbing my purse, I turn around to see Axel holding the door open for me.

Walking out into the corridor, I make my way downstairs to soon be met by Emma who is in a foul mood.

"Drew called so Rob went running. He said that Axel will give us a lift." She groans shaking her head.

"That's fine, I drove here anyway." Axel shrugs before leading us to his car.

His sleek black Audi is parked at the far end of the car-park, standing out among all of the normal cars. Clicking his keys, the car lights up in recognition.

"I'll go in the back, since I'm surrounded by couples." Emma winks, before sliding into the back seat.

I go round the car and take a seat in the passenger side. Axel slips into the driver's side and turns on the car, which hums smoothly.

Turning round to Emma, I clench my jaw when I say, "We're not a couple."

"I'm glad you pointed that out. How's that going for you Axel?" Emma asks as Axel pulls out of the car-park.

"It's going swell, thank you." Axel replies, sarcasm flowing off of every word.

"Really? Because according to Skylar, you haven't even kissed again."Emma grins, knowing that she's winding both Axel and I up.

I've had my chance to shout and make Axel feel awkward and it's clearly now Emma's turn. But my god, she does not hold back.

Following Emma's words, Axel takes his eyes of the road so he can send me a glance. Taking his hand off of the wheel, he reaches over and squeezes my hand before saying, "Well, that's really up to Skylar. She knows I would kiss her until her lips are numb - I'm just waiting for her permission."

My cheeks turn beetroot as I look out of the window, clearing my throat in awkwardness.

Trust him to turn that onto me.

Letting out a quiet laugh, Axel gives my hand one last squeeze before taking it away.

"Well, you've gained my trust back. So I say you just go for that plan." Emma says, her voice smug from the back.

Whirling round in my seat, I face her.

"Emma, shut up." I whisper harshly.

She puts her lips together before pretending to lock them, after sending me a wink, I turn back around.

For the rest of the car ride to Kiki's, none of us talked.

But the smug looks on Axel and Emma's faces were more than words could describe.

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Kiki's is busy as usual, it's atmosphere thrumming with joy and excitement.

Axel, Emma and I all walk through the door, searching the area for Rob and Drew.

My eyes finally find them, in a booth at the back of the bar.

Nudging Axel with my elbow, I motion to the two of them.

As a three, we walk and sit own opposite them, the scene looks like we're interviewing Drew.

Who, by the way, is very good looking. Despite sitting, you can see that he's tall. Broad shouldered with brown eyes like mine, his upper frame is covered in a dark blue shirt. His hair is cut short in a quiff, his eyes hopeful. Immediately, I can see why Rob obsessed.

"Um, hey, I'm Drew." He introduces, his voice deep.

"I'm Emma, this is Skylar and I'm guessing you've already met Axel." Emma says, her skill of being social on full show.

"Haven't actually, but it's nice to meet you, mate." Drew says, reaching across the table to shake Axel's hand.

He sends Emma and I a smile before settling beside Rob and grabbing his hand.

My heart glows with happiness for my friend, who's sitting beside Drew with one of the most love-struck looks I've ever seen.

"Right then, should we get drinks?" Rob suggests, to then be met with two approving grins.

And Axel and I looking at each other worriedly.

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The music at Kiki's seems to get louder as the night goes on, or maybe it's just the drunk people shouting.

Axel can't drink due to an early practice tomorrow and I can't because of the painkillers that I'm on.

That I also forgot to take in the midst of getting ready.

So here I sit, in the middle of a bar, sober as ever and with an arm starting to ache with pain.

Emma, Rob and Drew are all dancing on the floor whilst Axel is up at the bar getting more lemonade.

God we're pathetic.

I rub the top part of my sore arm whilst I internally scold myself for forgetting to take the medicine. Arriving back at the table, it seems as though Axel has spotted this.

"Is your arm hurting?" He asks, as he sits down beside me and slides a drink towards me.

"Yeah, but I'll be fine." I shrug.

"I'll take you home, my car is still here." Axel reminds me.

"I don't wanna leave that lot." I motion towards the dance floor where I can't even see my friends anymore.

"I think they've got it under control," Axel shakes his head in amusement. "Plus, Rob is getting a cab that can give Emma a ride back."

"You really don't mind?" I ask, feeling guilty.

"I would rather have me in agony than have you in slight pain. Of course I don't mind driving you back, Skylar."

"Let's go then."

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My eyes feel heavy as the car pulls into the car-park of my dorm.

Pain has laced itself through my arm, whilst tiredness has crashed down on me. Walking up the stairs of my dorm, I feel like I'm climbing Everest.

Axel walks me to the door and I open it, heading straight to the pain medicine in the hopes that it's kick in soon.

"Is there anything I can do?" Axel asks, running a hand through his hair.

"I don't think so. I'm just gonna go change, so wait a minute." I say before walking into the bathroom and changing into my pajamas that consist of a black t-shirt and dark blue shorts.

Walking out, Axel's eyes go wide as he visibly swallows but he recovers quickly.

"I don't feel comfortable leaving you alone if you've just taken medicine." He stresses.

Before even thinking about the consequences, I murmur, "You can stay, if you want."

"Really?" He asks, disbelief and hope swirling in his blue orbs.

"Yeah, put on a film or something."

I pass him to go to my bed, but before I can reach it, his hand clasps around my wrist. He draws me closer to him to the point we're nearly chest to chest. I need to strain my head upwards to see him and it could be the painkillers talking - but I feel as though I'm about to pass out from our close proximity.

"How's the pain?"He says, his voice gentle and soft. His hand slowly traces up and down my wrist in gentle circles, leaving me dizzy.

"Better." I nod.

"Then that's all I care about." He smiles, before going over and putting on a film.

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Ugh, I just love them so much!! Axel trying to win Skylar has to be one of my favorite things :)

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Jade x