Unexpected

• Chapter Twenty-Nine •

"Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead." ― Hans Christian Andersen

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For most of the half term, Abel and I hang out together. A lot of the time, we're touching and kissing as if we can't get enough of one another. I think it's the newness of our relationship that's causing the need to constantly be around the other person.

However, as the half term is nearly over, I've decided I want to hang out with all my friends collectively.

I still haven't told them about Abel and I; not because I want to keep it a secret, but because I like this bubble we've been in. Obviously they'll find out soon, most likely today in fact.

I quickly call up Rani, Rolo and Ana to see what they wanted to do. Since we've got the guys coming with us, we completely dismiss the idea of shopping. I suggest the idea of paint-balling which they all loved.

So here I am dressed in a pair of black Nike leggings, a deep red jumper and some black trainers. Not only is this outfit comfortable, but it is also practical for the activity we're doing today. I'm all for practicality.

I sit in my desk chair spinning around waiting for Abel to come pick me up when mum walks in.

She sits on my bed and looks at me forcing me to stop spinning.

"Why do I have to keep asking you to meet Abel Keziah? Now you're dating and I know basically nothing about him. I'm not happy at all Keziah."

I sigh internally. It's not that I don't want Abel to meet my family. It's just that they can be a bit..much. My brothers have no filter when they meet new people and my parents like to do the Spanish Inquisition. I just don't feel like subjecting Abel to such torturous things you know? Maybe I'm exaggerating but it looks like I have no choice now anyway.

"I'm sorry mum, I just haven't had the chance to bring it up to him properly. I promise I will speak to him about it so we can have dinner together."

She looks at me for a second before walking up to give me a hug. "You know how important it is for me to know the guy you're dating. Especially as I wasn't a big fan of the whole boyfriend thing to begin with. Don't take advantage of the chance I've given you." She let's go if me and walks out.

I suppose I could have been more informative about what's going on. She is right about how she's letting me go out with a boy. I haven't been fair and that changes now.

While thinking about introducing Abel to my family, I receive a text saying he's outside waiting. I run downstairs and head straight to the door. Unfortunately, I'm stopped by Omari who questions where I'm going.

"I'm going paint balling with my friends."

"Oh, well have fun."

"What's paint-balling?" Nolan Asks me just before I open the front door.

"It's shooting paint balls out of a gun kind of thing."

"That sounds so cool Keziah! I wish I could come! Can you take me with you?" He gives me his puppy dog eyes hoping it will work.

"Not today Nolan."

"I hope you lose then." He stomps his foot and runs away from me.

That boy.

As soon as I get the chance, I speed out of the house to avoid any more interruptions. My family are so nosey honestly.

With a big smile on my face, I step into Abel's car and lean in to give him a quick kiss. "Hey boyfriend." I whisper against his lips.