Emma's POV

''Emma, it's okay, baby,'' Abby soothed, moving her hand up and down my back. i blinked a few times trying to show that i was okay.

''i am okay, Abbs. don't worry about me at all,'' i smiled faintly, convincing her. she looked unconvinced, and i couldn't blame her, though.

''i don't understand, why did you let him go! you should have called the cops!'' she said getting angry now. i closed my eyes, and heaved a big sigh.

''what did i tell you about this? let's not talk about it! it was my choice, and i really don't like talking about it,'' i said getting up from the bed.

''what do you mean your choice? he hurt you, and it's my right to care about you!'' she followed me to the other side of the room. i turned around to look at her, trying my best not to raise my voice.

''it is your right, Abbs. but...but what's done is done, no turning back, and i am not going to be that dumb to return myself back to that place,'' i said with soft eyes. her shoulders slumped down in defeat, and the fire that was inside her eyes faded. she hugged me tightly, caressing my back with her delicate hand.

''i am so sorry, Emms. it's just that i really love you, and i hate it when i see you that upset,'' she mumbled, making my heart soft. i blinked a few times to get the tears away from eyes, i don't want her to know how this topic still affects me.

''i told you, it's okay really. who is Ethan?'' i sniffed, and she finally laughed, making my whole mood a lot better. she broke our hug, and scratched her head nervously.

''so, umm, are you going?'' she asked, indicating to Noah. i told her about what he said to me.

''no! are you silly?!'' i exaggerated a bit. honestly, i really wanna go, but i guess i won't allow myself to. i don't why, but it all feels very complicated. Abby rolled her eyes at my statement, and went in my closet. i sighed, and followed her inside.

''you are going, sis,'' she said raking her hands through the clothes. i sat on the floor, waiting for her tour to end, because i know 100% that i will not wear whatever she chooses. she started picking out tops first, and pairing them with bottoms.

''okay! it's all done,'' she clapped her hands together, laying the items on the bed. ''all you need to do is choose,''

i walked to the bed slowly, and dramatically scanning the outfits she chose. the first one was a black tank-top, and a high-waisted jeans shorts. ''no,'' i said, rather too quickly.

the next outfit was a white jeans, and cropped pink top. i looked at her with disappointment, and she shrugged her shoulders in a lazy manner. rolling my eyes, i looked at the 3rd outfit, and it was a white t-shirt, a jeans skirt, and a black leather jacket.

''i really like the leather jacket with the white t-shirt, but... i am going to wear it with some pants instead,'' i said getting into the closet.

''come on! the skirt will look cute, though! it's whether you take the whole outfit, or leave it,'' she warned smirking, thinking she won the battle. i stopped in my tracks, and turned to her slowly.

''then, i am going to leave the whole thing, and you know what? i am not going too!'' i said jumping on the bed, provoking her. she looked at me with wide eyes, and opened mouth, and then stomped her legs angrily.

''okay, okay! wear the jeans!'' she said in defeat, crossing her arms over her chest. i smiled manically, and stood up to choose which jeans. i ended up in a blue, knee ripped jeans, the white v-neck t-shirt, and the black leather jacket. i paired the whole outfit with high white converse, and put my hair in a messy bun.

''good, no, it actually looks better than i thought,'' Abby approved, and went to open the door for me, giving me a bow. i smacked her head, and ran down the stairs, before she gets me.

''you are gonna pay for it!''she shouted playfully. i shook my head, and fell down on the sofa beside Logan. he was playing fortnite with Carter, while Lucas was talking on the phone. i smacked his shoulder playfully, and he glared at me pushing me off the couch.

''hey!'' i kicked his leg, causing him to groan in pain. satisfied, i stood up, and decided it was time to go. i winked at Abby, and she nodded understanding me.

''okay, so we better go, before it's late,'' she said with a loud a voice.

''yeah yeah, let's go!'' i shouted obviously, earning a few suspicious looks. i need to learn how to act!

''where are you going? i know you are always up to something,'' Carter narrowed his eyes at me, making me chuckle nervously, i inserted both hands in my pockets, and swayed trying to say something, that won't uncover us.

''it's not like i am going to meet up with Noah,'' i said, causing Logan to leave the play-station, and Lucas to lower his phone from his ear. i looked at Abby to help me, but she was busy slapping herself. i laughed trying to lighten up the mood, but by the looks of my brothers, they were probably planning on how to kill me.

''sh-she was joking, i know,'' Logan said, looking unconvinced. i pinched my nose, and scolded myself mentally.

''of course i am joking! do you really think i am going to meet up with that guy?'' i asked giving them wide eyes. Lucas's mouth closed gradually, making me breath again.

''we are going to the movies! you know how much i am obsessed with Tom Holland, and Spider-man is my favourite,'' Abby saved me, leaving them looking convinced, except for Carter (the one and only). he smirked, and shook his head, and then continued playing. i huffed, and finally got out of the house.

xxx

once i was in front of the cafe, i started doubting my decision. am i crazy? why did i come here in the first place? it was 7:10 now, and it's never too late to cower and go back home. i was about to turn on my heels, but a tall figure, stood in front of me. i looked up, and saw those stormy grey eyes looking back at me. his lips were curved in a smirk, that made him even hotter. he was wearing a black jeans, black leather jacket, and a white t-shirt. what a great coincidence!

''were you going somewhere?'' he asked, folding both arms over his chest, with that stupid smirk still on his face.

''yeah, actually i was going home,'' i said, and tried to pass him, but he stood in front of me-again.

''what a coincidence! you standing here at 7 pm, as i told you exactly,'' he sighed. i looked around acting dumb, and then met his eyes again.

''oh, is that the cafe you told me about? i didn't really hear what you said that day, any ways,'' i shrugged.

''cut the silly talk, Emma. good jacket, by the way,'' he winked, getting on a motor-cycle that was in front of us. never really noticed it. he sat down on it, and extended his hand with a helmet. i looked at him, and then back at the helmet, as if it was the most ridiculous thing ever.

''you think i am going to ride that thing with you?'' i questioned. he laughed, amused by what i was saying. he ruffled his hair, and then looked at me.

''well, by experience, yes, you are going to ride it with me,'' he smiled, and extended the helmet again. i took a step back, and gave him a puzzled look.

''no, you are wrong. you go, I'm going to get a taxi,'' i said, and looked around for any cab. he rolled his eyes, and stood up so suddenly. he placed both hands on my waist, and in a swift motion, i was up in the air, and then on the motor-cycle. my mouth opened in shock, when he sat in front of me, giving me his back.

''are you crazy?!'' i exclaimed, trying to get down, but his hand on my thigh made me freeze. he turned around with a 90 degrees angle, and looked at me with tired eyes.

''can you please stop being so stubborn, and let us already go? you are going to have fun, i promise,'' he said with sincere eyes. i looked at him for a moment, but eventually nodded my head, and stayed quiet. he smiled gratefully, and then brought the engine to life.

''you might need to hold onto me,'' he said. i shook my head, but then remembered he can't see me.

''no, i am good,'' i said, and once he started moving, automatically my hands found their way around his upper body.

''told ya,'' i could hear the smirk in his cocky voice. he was moving very fast, yet very swiftly, like we were the only people on the road. it felt refreshing, and good. it felt like freedom, as the air shook my hair a little, that was now even more messy that before, but i didn't care, i loved the way it all made me feel.

after about 10 minutes, we arrived at a very classy neighbourhood, and a clean one. the houses were all white, with good colourful gardens. he parked in front one of the houses, and got down, with me following him.

''did you like the ride?'' he asked, his eyes roaming my hair. what is wrong with my hair?

''pretty refreshing,'' i nodded, raking a hand on my hair. my eyes went wide, when my hand was placed in a bird nest, instead. i heard him chuckle, and that made me quickly take off the hair tie. i bent down, and made my air fall in front, while grabbing the hair tie with my other hand. i smoothed my hair out, and rolled it around my hand, placing it in a nice bun.

''better?'' i asked, but then noticed that he looked very lost. his mouth was slightly opened, and his eyes were looking at me with different intensity. he stayed like that for a moment, but then shook his head, as if he was in a daze.

''it's ugly,'' he said, giving me a fake disgusted look.

''good,'' i smirked, and moved forward a little. '' where are we?''

''oh yeah,'' he scratched his neck, and then looked at the house in front of us, '' i want you to meet someone,'' with that he moved towards the door, through the garden, and knocked twice.

''what the hell? meet who?!'' i whispered yelled at him, but instead of answering, he winked at me.

how can he be even hotter?! ... behave Emma, this is not your thought! this is Abby getting into your mind!

''my prince!'' a voice brought me back from my never land. i looked at the door, and found an old woman, with grey hair. she was wearing a white nigh-gown, and her hair was in a neat low bun. Noah bent down to reach her height, and they gave each other a bone cracking hug.

''how are you doing, wifey?'' he asked her, placing a kiss on her cheek. she laughed heartedly, and pinched his cheek.

''you are still on it, aren't you?'' she laughed, and he nodded proudly. all of a sudden, her eyes were on me.

''who is that beautiful lady?'' she asked Noah. he looked at me, and smiled.

''this is Emma, my...'' he winked at the last part, making my eyes go wide.

''what?! noo! we are not that, whatever he did,'' i defended myself, but it was too late, they were actually hugging again.

''good! she looks beautiful!'' she said looking at me again with warm eyes.

''no actually, we are not. he is a... a colleague,'' i shrugged. she slapped Noah's shoulder, and he hissed in pain.

''what?! didn't i say yet? my bad, sorry granny,'' he apologized giving me a wink. i ignored him , and looked back at the beautiful woman in front of me.

''come here, give me a hug,'' she opened her arms for me. i nervously walked to her, and hugged her. she caressed my back, and then broke the hug slowly. ''let's go inside, i have lemon pies,'' she clapped her hands together, enthusiastically.

''you will love the lemon pies,'' Noah said getting inside. i went after him ,and he closed the door. the house was very warm from the inside. it was a mixture of brown, and yellow. there were a lot of wooden pieces, and all the curtains were yellow. Granny was already in the kitchen, placing slices of pies in three plates. i was about to enter, but his hand stopped me.

''take off your shoes, or she will kill you with a cold heart,'' he warned. i chuckled, and bent down to take off my shoes, as he did. we walked inside, and we sat down in the living-room. after a minute she came back with three plates.

''here, you will like it,'' she smiled giving me my plate.

''thank you, there was no need,'' i thanked her warmly. she sat down on one of the chairs slowly, and looked at me.

''don't thank me, it's the first time my prince comes here with a girl, you have to be special,'' she smiled looking at both of us. i ignored the last part of her statement, and decided to tease Noah.

''what is with prince? is it an old nick-name?'' i smirked, and heard Noah groaning beside me. Granny laughed, taking a bite form her pie.

''oh yes, from when he was a small piece of meat,'' she tapped his thigh.

''wifey, can you please stop, and focus on the pie?'' he asked, looking embarrassed.

''no i really like this topic, though,'' i insisted. Granny gave me an approving look, while Noah was about to kill himself.

''the pie tastes fantastic!'' i exclaimed, as the piece melted in my mouth like honey. she really knows how to cook! i mean, all old women know how to, it;s their thing.

''yeah, it's a family recipe, really,'' she nodded, swaying her head, probably remembering a memory, or thinking about something. ''who knows, may be you will get to know it one day,''.

''oh god! it was a big mistake!'' Noah exclaimed, making her laugh.

''well you know, we are just colleagues, and my brothers hate him, you have no idea!'' i exaggerated in my tone to convince her, but she looked like she didn't care.

''every relationship will have its obstacles,'' she shook her head. i groaned, and raked a hand on my face.

''i will go to the bathroom , i can't stay here!'' Noah stood up from his place, and got out of the room. Granny shook her head, and her eyes landed on me.

''well, did you know that he was afraid of making poop till the age of 7?'' she said, and we both broke out into laugher.

''i hear you!!!'' Noah shouted making our laughers grow even more.

we stayed like that with her for about 2 hours, joking around, chatting, reviving Noah's memories (my favourite part-they were all embarrassing). she was really cool, and warm, and i really enjoyed my time there. she served us muffins, brownies, and fruits. it was like we were staying in a cafe.

''you are lucky, you have her,'' i sighed once we got out of the house.

''she is one of the things that i really love about my life,'' he nodded his head, agreeing. it was now dark, and even more quieter. the atmosphere was very calm, making all my nerves relax.

''let's go, it's getting really dark,'' i said, and jogged my way to the motor-cycle. he quickly followed, and gave me the helmet.

''no, no. i really enjoyed the air,'' i said. he looked at me with adoration, and then placed the helmet back in the box.

''you look beautiful tonight, Emma,'' he said, placing my baby hairs behind my ear. and like a spell, i stayed frozen to my place. he caressed the side of my forehead with his thumb, looking deeply into my eyes.

''i,uhh, i-'' i stuttered, trying to form a sentence, but it's like my English language vanished into thin air. Noah was affecting me badly, even his smallest touch was making me lose my sanity. no matter how much i am going to avoid this, he always finds a way to remind me that i have a spot for him.

''you what Emma?'' he questioned with a boyish smile on his face. i blinked a few times, and took a step back, making his hand hang in the air.

''i think it's better if we go,'' i said, and sat on the motor-cycle. he sighed, and brought his hand to his side. without another word, he rode in front of me, and we started moving gradually.

i told him to stop away from my house by a few metres, so he is not spotted by my brothers, and he agreed. once he parked, i slid down slowly, and sighed.

''thank you for today, it was really great, and i enjoyed as you promised,'' i smiled sincerely.

''no problem,'' he answered back, but his voice sounded cold.

''good-night,'' i said, and he replied with a simple 'night'. when i thought, he was going to go, he stopped where he is, not moving with the motor-cycle, so i decide to leave instead. i started walking to my house, but the engine sound never reached my ear. once i was in front of the door, and was opening the door, the engine roared, and he ran down the street. i smiled faintly, and entered the dark house.

i guess everyone is sleeping, then.

i sighed, and entered my room. i got changed, and slumped down on my bed, replaying every thing that happened today. but still, i couldn't really understand why was he upset at the end of the day. did i do something wrong? was it because of the thing that happened outside? i didn't really have an answer, but like a teen-aged girl, i slept with a smile on my face.