Chapter song:
While we are young by Jhene Aiko
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Both breathless gasping for air , their eyes locked, and their faces a few inches from each other .
There was yarning , admiration, and high intensity tension of temptation to continue with what they had started doing .
Darnel deeply inhaled, bending his head down.
"This is how far my self-control can take me," Darnel said, his voice caught in his throat.
"Mhm..." he cleared his voice, extending backwards again.
Babi shaked her head in agreement, Darnel falling back on his bean bag .He deeply exhaled.
Both their blood was boiling , and the body heat was high, sexually stimulated.
Babi deeply inhaled, maintaining her eyes on Darnel.
"Even after one too many accidental kissing , do we remain best friends?" Babi quietly asked .
" Accidental." Darnel raised his head in wonder.
" This one wasn't," Darnel firmly added.
Babi smiled softly.
" And yes , we do," Darnel smiled .
" we might not be considered ideal. But we are the exception to the rule, " Darnel added.
They both giggled, Babi sitting properly in her bean bag.
" Now tell me , does his kissing mount to mine?" Darnel asked .
Babi burst into laughter.
" You must tell," Darnel laughed
" No ,... happy," Babi giggled.
" Very happy," Darnel said with a wide smile.
" i would love to use my wish card," Darnel said .
" You want something." Babi smiled.
" Two things, actually," Darnel said .
" Choose wisely," Babi said
" i have thought hard about them," Darnel said .
" Alright," Babi replied .
"First and foremost , don't let your heart weaver for someone." Darnel said .
" Josiah," Babi breathed out .
" i want us like this . You know i am not good with changes , so please don't change us, " Darnel begged.
" i can't d..."
" It's my first wish," Darnel interrupted.
Babi deeply inhaled, his wish not settling well with her .
It was quite painful hearing Darnel beg her not to change them . He was contented with the way things were .
" What's the other?" Babi asked.
She masked the pain she was feeling like she was always done .
" A road trip." Darnel smiled.
" destination," she asked .
" To how far we could drive , " he smiled.
Babi smiled, falling on her back, thinking through it hard.
"Is Will coming along?" Babi asked .
"Do you want him to come along?" Darnel asked.
" i don't mind whether he comes or not," Babi said .
" Is that a yes?" Darnel widely smiled .
" Still thinking," Babi lightly chuckled.
" Is it too late for you to change your wish?" Babi asked.
" it is," Darnel smiled.
Babi sighed heavily.
" Fine , let's do it," she agreed .
" yessss" Darnel cheered loudly .
Babi laughed , sliding into the bean bag .
" Are you tired?" Darnel asked
" Hmm..." Babi replied.
Darnel turned off the television, and he stood up, laying down their beddings and getting in right after.
" Come on," Darnel softly said, opening the blanket .
Babi crawled from the bean bags to the bed getting in and Darnel covering her properly .
She pulled herself into his chest, Darnel wrapping his hands around her . He leaned forward, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.
Babi smiled, putting her hand on his as she gently caressed his back .
Both comfortably relexed in each other with their eyes shut, calling it a night.
*
Neacky frowns weakly, moving her body on hearing the phone ring.
Lazily, she opened her eyes ,noticing William getting out of the car and answering the phone .
Neacky stretched sitting up, and William's jacket fell off her body .
It was bright morning , the sun out and blazing, she and William hadn't moved an inch from cliff .
Neacky got out of the car stretching while yawning .
" Morning," William smiled, removing the phone from the ear.
" Morning," Neacky replied .
" When did i fall asleep?" Neacky asked .
"At around 4 am," William said .
"Shit ," Neacky said, yawning again.
" Should we get going?" William asked .
" Home," Neacky asked .
" Let's first make a stop somewhere." William smiled .
" i am driving , " he added, walking over to the drivers side .
Neacky tiredly walked over to the passenger's side, getting in as well .
" i am starving," Neacky said
"Let's go eat," William said .
Neacky stretched to the back, reaching her bag in the back sest , as William drove down the cliff .
She got her phone out of the back .
" Nathan called over 7 times , Mr. Wood too," Neacky said, going through her phone.
" Maybe he had come to pick you up last night," William said .
" i guess so," Neacky said .
She placed the phone on the ear, hearing it ring .
" Are you seriously calling him?" William asked , sounding a bit angry.
" Mr Wood," Neacky softly said on the phone .
" The phone was in silent , " Neacky added.
William sighed in what seemed like relief, staring at her quietly.
" Yes , i am fine . " Neacky said.
" i am sorry i slept out without informing anyone," She added.
" Hmm...." she replied while listening to Mr Wood on the phone .
"Alright, goodbye," Neacky smiled, hanging up the phone .
William smiled, keeping his eyes on her .
" What?" Neacky asked .
" Nothing." William smiled .
" It's envious watching someone being taken care of with so much love," William smiled.
Neacky smiled, putting her phone back in the bag behind.
She leaned back, putting her feet up on the car dash .
William widely smiled, seeing her bare feet up the dash .
" Where is this?" Neacky asked as William pulled into the basement parking a luxurious apartment building after a while of driving.
"Just follow along." William smiled, parking the car .
William got out of the car , and he opened the back seat carrying her bag and his jacket out .
Neacky sighed, getting out of the car and following suit.
The elevator doors opened with three ladies and one gentleman already in. Neacky sighed, somehow feeling out of placeas she and William stepped in the doors and the doors closed, the girls couldn't help stare.
The girls in the elevator were highly dressed while she was in a long sleeved leotard and black sweets on.
"Why are we here?" Neacky asked when everyone was out of the elevator, just the two of them continuing up.
William smiled, not answering.
"Won't they gossip seeing you with a ratchet girl?" Neacky asked.
"Everyone in this building has something to hide." William smiled.
" they might be mistresses, side chicks, or even escorts to someone whose reputation they can't tarnish by gossiping about me," William said.
"Also , don't sell yourself short or humble yourself for anyone. You're not any ordinary girl, "William added.
" You are fuckin Neacky Summer " he smiled.
The elevator door opened. William stepped out, and Neacky followed suit .
They reached the apartment door, ringing the doorbell, and shortly after the door was opened .
" Why not use the key card?" Darnel asked on opening the door .
" Who knows what we might bump into?" William smiled.
Darnel chuckled, pepping out the door eyes on Neacky, who was confused about why she was there .
"Hey Neacky " Darnel smiled.
"Hey," Neacky replied .
Darnel stepped out the way William and Neacky stepped in.
Neacky sighed, her eyes about the beautiful and luxurious apartment.
"When did you learn about us " Darnel asked Neacky.
" huh " Neacky asked
" about Sky and i " Darnel said .
" depends by what you mean by us " Neacky smiled.
William chuckled together with Darnel .
" i am shocked you knew but didn't say shit to me " William said .
Neacky smiled
" i heard you two are bestfriends, there was nothing to say " Neacky said air quoting the best friends.
William and Darnel laughed .
" where is she " Neacky asked
" in the bathroom ," Darnel said .
" please order room service, i am hella starving " Neacky said walking off to the bathroom where Babi was.
Darnel sat in the sofas watching William on the pay phone immediately ordering for food .
" have you guys eaten " William asked.
" Not yet," Darnel replied .
Darnel maintained his eyes on William, watching him place the orders .
" Quit glaring , just say it," William said after ordering, taking a seat in the sofas as well
" Weren't you going on a date with Vanessa. How did you end up with Neacky? " Darnel asked.
" it just so happened like that " William said .
Darnel smirked raising his one eyebrow.
"Its very rare for coincidences to occur to you. Your one intentional motherfucker " Darnel said.
William smiled, looking over in the direction Neacky went .
"Right , i didn't meet Vanessa," William said .
" Why not , i thought you liked her," Darnel said .
" i have not said i don't like her. I just hanged with Neacky, " William said.
" your fucking " Darnel inquisitively asked.
" No," William replied .
" Do you like Neacky?" Darnel asked .
"Stop fussing, it's not that serious," William said .
" Nah..." Darnel refused.
"I noticed you sudden shift to Neacky, at the haunted house when you choose to kiss both of them," Darnel said .
" You think i didn't notice the way you kissed Neacky , so different from Vanessa's," Darnel added.
" Will , do you like Neacky " Darnel persisted.
William swallowed hard, leaning back . It sounded like a simple question, but it turned out complicated to answer.
William folded his lips thinking very deep about it , analysing his emotions.
" no " William replied.
"I might have never loved , but i am sure i will know once i feel it " William added.
Darnel smiled widely .
" we are going for a trip today " Darnel said.
" you and Babi " William asked.
" you inclusive " Darnel said.
" you want me to third wheel. " William frowned.
" no you are coming with a date " Darnel smiled .
" will it be Neacky or Vanessa " Darnel asked.
William glared at Darnel not happy about his teasing .
" but i feel like i already know whom your bringing " Darnel laughed.
" you know she is the only option . She knows about you and Babi " William said.
" no , i beg to differ. Even if it weren't the case i wager you would choose Neacky " Darnel said confidently.
"Its all over your face " Darnel laughed.
William laughed .
" i am so comfortable with her , almost like i am mirroring myself," William defended.
" Whatever " Darnel laughed.
" Then ask her to join us." William smiled .
" Hahaaaa..." Darnel burst into laughter .
"The trip is yours . Ask her to come along. If she accepts, then i come too. If she declines , i decline too, " William said .
Darnel laughed even harder .
"What's the joke?" Babi asked , her and Neacky joining them from the bathroom.
Both were wearing bath robs with towels wrapped around their heads .
"Nothing," Darnel chuckled, staring at William .
" Hey, Mummy," William smiled.
" Hey," Babi smiled.
" What's with the mummy thing?" Neacky asked.
" It's how Darnel saved her." William smiled .
" i have been meaning to ask , are you two fucking " Babi asked, which made Darnel laugh .
" no....we ain't.." William and Neacky replied at once .
" then why the fuck would you spend the night together, if there is nothing going on " Babi asked.
" So is there something going on between you and Darnel?" Neacky immediately asked.
William proudly smiled, staring at Neacky.
Babi and Darnel turned staring at each other , silenced by that question and given quite a lot to think of .
" exactly " Neacky smiled.
" Food," Darnel shouted on the doorbell ringing.
William hurriedly stood up, rushing to the door opening in.
One of the hotel concierge pushed the food trolley inside .
" I gat it." William stopped him from going any further.
The concierge humbly smiled, then walked out the door . William pushed the food further inside.
" Neacky," Darnel called as they all sat down in the living room. Each is getting something to eat .
" hmm...." she replied chewing .
" we are going on a road trip , we would love you to join " Darnel said .
"Did William agree " Babi asked Darnel.
" yes " Darnel replied.
" Please join us." Babi smiled
" i know you hate new places , but please come," Babi pleaded.
" should i tag along," Neacky turned, asking William with a wide smile .
Darnel snickered, fidgeting not to laugh .
"You must " William smiled .
" alright " Neacky smiled.
Babi and Darnel widely smiled, staring at each other .
William stood up, leaving the room . He came back with a camera already rolling .
"Yo , love birds," William called, focusing the camera on Darnel and Babi.
" HAHA..." William and Neacky burst into laughter when Babi and Darnel raised their heads looking at the camera.
Babi and Darnel laughed as well .
Darnel stood up kissing Babi on the cheek all laughing.
" What the fuck " Babi shouted as Darnel ran over standing before the camera.
" i propsed marriage to her, but she turned me down," Darnel said to the camera .
" When "Babi laughed with others.
" When i said i would marry you in seven years from now," Darnel said .
" What?" Neacky burst into laughter.
William walked around the sofa, including Neacky, in the recording as well .
Babi grabbed the cushion, throwing it at Darnel, all laughing .
" Who would wait seven years?" Neacky shouted.
" Have you told her you love her?" Neacky added.
" I love you.. I love you, Babirye Skylar Adams Mcweesly," Darnel shouted .
" i love you," Darnel shouted.
They all laughed hard.
" y'all are my witnesses. I have confessed my feelings and proposed, " Darnel laughed.
Babi grabbed another cushion, throwing it at him.