The Babysitter

Chapter 14: (Aubrey's POV)- Oh Really?

It has been about a week and a half since I began babysitting Xavier now. Everything was going nice and smooth.

We weren't bickering on anything at all anymore and gave each other enough but somehow not enough space. We were together most of the time since I was always at his house but of course, there were times where someone was having a bad day and needed some space which was respectfully given.

Today was just like any other day. I woke up, washed my face, brushed my teeth, chose an outfit, got dressed, grabbed my keys and phone while plugging in my earphones and heading out. I bobbed my head while lip-syncing to the songs as usual before I looked up and saw Peter.

Not this again.

I pulled my earphones out without stopping to ride. "Peter, don't do this again," I spoke while trying to speed up so I could jump onto the sidewalk and keep riding.

"Please Aubrey, just give me a straight answer," he spoke pleadingly.

Just as I was about to swerve and jump on, I saw a mom and a little boy walking, meaning I couldn't escape. Before I crashed into anything, I pulled my bike to a screeching halt. "Why do you want to know so badly? What on earth is making this so crucial for you?" I asked while sighing.

He ran his hand through his hair in frustration before giving in and answering. "I want to know because if you are with him, not saying you are," he put his hands up in surrender. "Then that gives me a reason to break up with Kylie because she's still obsessed with him," he sighed.

Wait, he wants to break up with Kylie?

"You want to break up with her?" I raised my eyebrows in surprise.

"I have been for ages," he groaned. "She's so annoying. I fucked up." He shrugged slightly. "I don't know how I was stupid enough to do that to you." He ran his hands over his face.

"I don't either," I scoffed under my breath.

He looked me dead in the eyes before cracking a laugh. "Fair enough. I deserve that," he admitted.

I narrowed my eyes down at him, "You deserve a little more than that, don't you think?" I spoke seriously but his laughter suggested he misunderstood it for sarcasm. I let it go, at least he's civil now.

"Friends?" he looked at me with hopeful eyes.

you want to get your apology accepted then we're back to basics. Square one. Strangers," I

hand out. "Hi, I'm

Corny much?

my eyes before shaking his hand. "Aubrey. Who is late thanks to you, bye!" I screamed while speeding

he yelled back through

my way to Xavier's house and got off the bike before it stopped, walking it to the mailbox. I rang the doorbell and waited patiently for someone to open the door, but no one did. I checked my phone for the time to

the hell was

third pot on the right. I opened the door before putting the key back and making my way inside. This classifies as an emergency okay? I set my things down as usual and plopped down on the couch, deciding not to announce my arrival like I normally would so I could see what was taking him so long. I sat on the couch, scrolling through social media until I heard his door creak open. I stayed rooted to my spot, waiting for the grand reveal. I kept my eyes glued to my phone while looking ever so slightly from my peripheral

I

her clothes since her shirt was inside out, her lipstick was smudged in the corner of her lips, and she

Ew!!!!

she acknowledged me, eyeing me head to

eyeing her

her arms. "Sorry for taking some of your time, Xavier and I were just hanging out." She

You've got a little-" I pointed to

embarrassment before she wiped the corner of her mouth

upstairs. Time to get on Xavier's nerves for a while. I walked in to see

body ew but what happened

up the pillow with my pointer finger and thumb, looking at

at me before running his hand through his hair, leaving his room, and

to get new sheets." I

turned me to with a grin while grabbing

my face.

having fun," he shrugged. "I don't let girls in my

bed then where?" I snatched the orange, taking two pieces

Wanna see?" He took a step towards me.

my mouth. Not a slice, wait, a piece. Oranges don't have slices what the heck Aubrey? "Wait, you don't let girls in your bed? People say otherwise." I shrugged while throwing the peels which he left on the counter away.

touch my bed, let alone lay in it." He scoffed before leaning