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LEXA.

I've been sitting on the pavement of this fuel station waiting and waiting for a costumer to pop up because honestly, I'm stressed and is it weird that i like to relieve my stress with more stressful stuff?

Okay, don't answer that.

I always tell rob his business is slacking but the old dude as usual, turns a deaf ear on me.

What's a girl got to do except pretend not to notice all the flaws in this job and just go along with it. I've only been here for a week and I'm already starting to regret coming here. It's not like the pay is all that anyway, this was the only job i could find available per time so i just had to cope with it.

No complaints here.

Just when i was about to take a leave considering there are no costumers, the sound of a screeching tyre brought back my attention to the red Porsche ridding towards me with the roof and tinted windows up.

I couldn't help but oogle at the vehicle, it was simply... Eye catching.

I don't really know much about cars but I've always had a thing for Porsche's, i mean who wouldn't?

Don't answer that.

I quickly took out the pipe and placed it into the car tanker the moment i saw the door about to open, so as to avoid being caught for staring.

And then the foot steps drop beside me. Without turning to see who it is, i moved back to the petrol tank ready to type in the amount.

"how much of it do you want? "

"fill it " my fingers froze right above the numbers. That voice...

A silly smile tugged at my lips, God! I miss that voice.

I quickly wipe the smile away and go ahead typing the numbers still without turning to look at him.

I'm supposed to be mad at him, no smiles.

"that would be fourteenth. "i finally turned around to take in the sight of him.

Fighting the urge not to smile, i slowly took in his features, from his dark brown hair parted and gelled back perfectly in a charming style to his golden brown eyes, high cheek bones and a silly smirk playing on his full lips.

He wordlessly dips his hand into his wallet and pulls out the cash. "keep the change "that made me scoff loudly.

Of course, this is just so Kyle, and if i had any doubts before then their gone now.

Trying to act pissed, i walked over to the car tank and pulled out the pipe, slamming it back into where it belongs.

"you know it's really hard to recognize you in that uniform "

I just roll my eyes and walk back to my sitting position, not bothering to honor that remark with a reply.

"oh come on. "he whines "this was supposed to be the ultimate surprise. The one where i get a big hug and hear you scream the exaggerated 'i miss youuu' "

And damn, i missed him but I'm not going to tell him that.

Nahh... Nope... I won't... I just gently wait till he starts begging . And i don't wait for long.

With a heavy sigh he squats down to face me with a mucking look on his face and a pout that's supposed to look adorable.

I just stared him down with a raised eyebrow.

"okay i give up, I'm sorry "

"Kyle, i called you over more than twenty times and texted twice more than that but you didn't even... "

"about that, i kind of lost my phone in a beach. "

"you have no idea how worried I've been "

"really, "he smirks "i bet you were crying all night because you couldn't stop thinking about me " 

I just shake my head and stand up "you know what? I take that back "

He threw his head back and laughed, then pulled me into his arms rapping his arms around me. "don't worry, i missed you too. And just so you know, i couldn't stop thinking about you either. " my lips tugged up in a wide smile ass i huge him back.

God, i miss his hugs.

"hey have you been working out? "

He grins at me while letting go so i can have a better glimpse of his face. "you'll be surprised what lifting a bunch of sofa's can do to your muscles"

Kyle's dad was transferred as the new manager of LA's city national bank. It was a huge step for them all and Kyle wanted to help with the house warming and everything, so I'm guessing that's what he is referring to.

"i thought he would just buy an already furnished house or something"

"Nahh, dad might not seem like the type but he likes to put things together himself. He'll either say their not good enough or they don't suit his taste. Nothing that wasn't put together by himself or mum's ever suits his taste. "

I've met Thomas Lorenzo a few times before, and in none of those moments would i have guessed he was the type to put furniture and painting designs on the wall, in general designing. He was the kind of man that would send you running with one stare of those dark brown eyes. A strong English aura around him, Always very calm and collected, doesn't talk much, in my life i can only recall ever hearing him utter two words which if i remember correctly were 'I'm leaving '.yep, he is a huge workaholic.

"come on, it's been a long day. "he pulls my hand and starts heading to the passenger seat of the Porsche.

"wait! I still have work. "

"not anymore ".

"what? "

"i think we need to have a long talk about that "he replies still tugging me with him till we stop in front of the car door.

"no we don't "

"lexa, it's already past six, so we have just an hour till you have to leave for the club that i know you work at "

I stare at him wide eyed. How does he know that? I never told him because i know that he would give me word about it.

"don't look at me like that, just get in the car "

Wordlessly i step in and he shuts the door for me before turning around to get into the drivers seat. I mean Rob won't get mad right? It's only ten minutes left before my shift is over and besides, it's not like we were having any costumers or anything.

If Kyle knows about my other job that means he's known for a while now and i have no idea how. Not wanting to risk getting over the topic again i make attempt on light conversation to distract him from what ever he's thinking. The smile that had been plastered on his face was now completely gone and he's brows were creased and i know if i let him talk first it won't be something I'm going to be comfortable with.

"so new car huh? "

He suddenly broke into a wide grin, the crease between his brows gone. 

"yeah, dad had this for a long time now, since he's not going to be here Greenville, i convinced him to give me "he risked me a small glance before turning back to the road. "cool huh? You have no idea how much I've been dying to rock this baby "

That got a giggle out of me "so have you named her yet?"

"her?!" he exclaimed "no way is it a she. This is my new buddy Ben "he said tapping the steering .

I threw my head back and laughed loudly while holding my head with the tips of my fingers and so did he.

Did i mention i miss him again?

"you're such old school Kyle, Ben? Of all the dorky names you could choose? "i chuckle.

"don't listen to her Ben, your name rocks and you're the coolest baby I've ever had "he says patting the car again. And now my tummy hurts from all the plenty laughter.

"okay Ben let's see what you've got Ben "he flashed me a smile and turned the radio on.

"where are you taking me Kyle? "

"you'll see "was all i got before "oh yes! I love this song "he yelled and turned the volume high, and i know what's going to happen next.

He raises his.. Did i mention how horrible his voice is?... Voice and starts singing along to 'bad guy' with Billy on the radio.

I just lock my ears tight and keep laughing, but unfortunately, it isn't of much help cause i can still hear the screeching of Kyle's agonizing voice.