Attraction

I'd marry her

" You know? I get this feeling that you don't like me most of the time". Harry started. I remained silent. Before I could register what was going on, Harry pulled me into a hug. I froze at first, but decided to hug him back.

He would probably let go faster if I returned the hug. He did withdraw, and once he did, I walked to my locker and opened it while he followed me behind.

" You and Theresa don't hang out like you used to, is there a problem?" He asked.
    I took out my bag from my locker and looked at Harry .

" She's your sister. I really don't know, maybe you should ask her" I said and attempted to leave. My eyes met with Gabriel who stood there with folded arms and a frown. I ignored him and walked away.

Gabriel's Pov

   She walked past me like I wasn't there. I turned my gaze to Harry once she had left. Harry had a sly smile on his face and it annoyed the shit out of me.

" Agh... Gabriel. Seems you're not on good terms with miss beautiful" Harry said. My eyebrows drew together. Yes Liela was beautiful, but I hated him calling her that for some reason.

I exhaled
" Harry" I started and he smiled raising an eyebrow
" Long time, no convo" Harry responded.
  I closed my eyes for a second. God this guy irritated me. I reopened my eyes

" This is a warning. I don't want to see you anywhere near Liela from now on" I went straight to the point.
" Why? Are you her dad?" He asked.

I frowned at the mention of her dad.
" This isn't basketball Harry. I'll beat the shit out of you" I warned in anger.
" Trying to play big brother?" Harry asked as he leaned against a locker and folded his arms across his chest.

This guy had no idea how disgustingly annoying he was.
" Oh right! This isn't basketball, so true. At least I'll get to win against you in this one" Harry added as he leaned off the locker.

I Immediately grabbed his neck and slammed him back against the locker aggressively. He groaned in pain.
" God Harry! You have no idea what you're trying to do?" I spoke nonchalantly.
" You ain't the one who's gonna get married to her, so why even waste your time?" Harry said in anger.

I gritted my teeth
" I would marry her" I stated . I watched Harry's eyes widen
" What the hell?" He questioned in confusion. "Stay away from Liela for the last time" I warned before letting go of his neck and walked away.

      I walked out of the school and saw that , our car was already parked in front of the school. I inhaled, knowing Liela was inside the car already. I walked towards the car and got in. Liela shifted away from me towards the other end. God! I'll kill somebody.

The car started and soon we were in the highway. I noticed Liela did not wear her seatbelt. I looked at her face " Liela" I called softly, but she ignored. I kept my eyes on her as she tried not to look at me.

I wondered what got her so angry. I moved closer to her, pulling the seatbelt from her other side, across her body as I made sure to be as close to her as possible. She was stiff. I belted her in before moving away from her. We remained quiet through out the drive home.

  There was no one else in the house when we got there, I opened the door and walked in while Liela followed behind. I decided not to bother her since she didn't want to talk...

I was angry too, and jealous. She wouldn't talk to me but she let Harry touch her. Nevermind that. I still couldn't help but wonder where she went during lunch break and during classes. Harry and Theresa were also missing.

I searched for her almost everywhere but thought maybe they all went out together, but then. Theresa and Harry came back without Liela just before the closing bell was rang.

I climbed up the stairs trying not to think about all of this. She still thought we were cousins anyway. I listened to her footsteps as she also climbed up the stairs. Once I got to the top of the stairs, I walked towards my room.

I opened the door about walking in when I felt Liela's hands wrap around my stomach from behind. Her head rested on my back. My body immediately tensed up.
' Was I imagining this?' I thought.

I remained quiet. " Gabriel" I heard her voice break like she was going to cry. I immediately peeled her arms from around me and turned to face her, I cupped her face in my palms as I stared at her. Her eyes were teary.

" Liela" I said softly. I was mad worried. She pouted her lips
" Tell me what happened" I urged.
" Why didn't you call me baby?" She grumbled as she dropped her gaze.

   A smile quickly spread across my lips as I pulled her into a soft hug. She wrapped her hands around me.
" I'm sorry baby" I apologized as I placed a quick kiss on her cheek.
" Gabriel I'm sorry for my behavior earlier... I went to the library and didn't know when the time flew by" she said.

" It's okay" I said relieved she wasn't with Harry. She slowly withdrew from me and stared up at me while i stared down at her.
" I know we're not cousins" she said.

I paused trying to understand what she said. My eyes slowly widened as I stared at her
" What?" I muttered

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