I S A B E L L A

"Green suits you, pretty girl." Ronan winked, a cigarette in his mouth as he followed me around the cafe. I wore a pastel green summer dress to work today, my hair was in a ponytail secured and held up by a claw clip, i felt rather pretty.

"Thank you." I blushed, sending him a genuine smile that caused his lips to turn upwards.

Ronan had come to the cafe for coffee about half an hour ago and ever since then, hes followed me around like a lost puppy. I didn't mind it that much, i enjoyed Ronan's company and over the few encounters that we have had we grew to be good friends. But just because i wanted Ronan here, does not mean i wanted to get introuble. If Bradley found Ronan he wouldn't be happy.

"Why are you following me around, is there anything else that you need?" I asked as i neatly folded the freshly washed cloths. Ronan's face scrunched up jokingly.

"Maybe i just want to spend some time with you, Isabells." He placed a hand on his chest, right over his heart. "Is that so much to ask for?" Ronan leaned against the wall.

"Does it have to be during my shift?" I picked up the pile of folded clothes and walked away from him, but i felt his presence follow me as i walked back to the front of the cafe.

"Well considering you are always working, yes." He replied behind me, i knelt down and placed the cloths into the drawer neatly before standing back up and facing Ronan.

"I just wanna keep you company." Ronan added picking up his voice so i could hear him over the loudest voices in the cafe, and placed a hand on the counter before leaning on it. I raised my eyebrow, smirking.

"Why do i feel like you're not here just to 'keep me company'" I placed a hand on my hip and watched Ronan open his mouth and quickly shut it when he realised he didn't have a response.

I giggled "What do you need?"

"Why does everybody constantly assume i need something, i actually have something to ask you." Ronan replied in a sassy tone. I nodded, gesturing for him to continue.

"So i actually do wanna hang out with you." Ronan raised his eyebrows in a annoyed way that said i-told-you-so

"...and i was wondering if you wanted to come to a party with me?" Ronan smiled widely, trying to persuade me to come with him.

"Why me?" I asked, turning around and beginning to dry the wet dishes that were left on the side of the sink.

"Because you need to bring a plus one and you're the only female i like at the moment." He grabbed my pony tail and shook it, i slapped his hand away and sent him an upset scowl.

"Don't touch my hair you'll mess up the pony." I said, Ronan raised his hands in the air and mumbled a quick 'Sorry'. I continued to dry the dishes as he awkwardly watched me.

"So will you come?"

"I don't know Ronan, my shift doesn't end till 8pm" I sighed, I felt Ronan move beside me before speaking again.

"Well good thing it's 8:00" I turned my head took look at Ronan who had his phone shoved in my face that read 8:00.

"Soooo" Ronan smirked, showing me a thumbs up and thumbs down with the other hand.

"Okay." I gave in, just because i did want to spend some time with Ronan. His face lit up and he wrapped a hand around my shoulder and led me to the lockers.

"I promise you, we will have a great time Isabelly"

Ronan opened my locker for me before removing his hands off me and letting me get my stuff, i began taking out my belongings.

"But i'm not ready though." I looked down at my outfit, i loved this outfit but it wasn't really for a party. "This isn't a party outfit." I said, before looking back up and catching Ronan's brown eyes.

"So? You still look very pretty." Ronan grinned, and there was that annoying blush coming again whenever anybody gave me a compliment. I turned away, hiding my face behind the locker door. I heard Ronan chuckle.

When i closed the door and placed my bag over my shoulder, Ronan straightened his posture and nodded his head to leave. I walked in front of him as we made our way through the cafe, but i didn't forget to stop and say my goodbyes to my best friend.

"Bye Lucy!" I waved, she smiled when she heard my voice and turned to look for me.

"Bye Love" She responded when her eyes found me.

I was about to continue walking but i felt Ronan touching my hair again, he was pulling on the pony tail. I turned my body around to face him, causing Ronan to lose the hold on my hair.

"I told you to stop touching my hair." I rolled my eyes, slightly pushing the baby hairs back in an attempt to fix any imperfections i couldn't see.

"Sorry, i'm just confused how you get that huge clip to hold up your hair." He eyed the claw clip "And why does your hair feel so soft, how do i get mine to feel like that?" His tilted his head, and i almost forgot i was annoyed at him when i smiled at his confused expression.

"Well first its a trick Lucy taught me, and i don't know how i get my hair so soft i suppose i just take good care of it." I answered his questions as we continued to walk out of the cafe and to his light gray bmw.

When we climbed into the car, i noticed how clean it was. Besides a charger and a coffee that was all that was laying around. Ronan started the car before switching on the music.

I listened to him sing the song lyrics as he drove so fast i could barley keep my head up.

"Ronan!" I shouted, gripping onto his shoulder. He only laughed, as he continued driving past the speed limit.

This boy was going to give me a heart attack.

"Are you crazy? Do you want to be arrested!" I shouted over the loud music and engine. Ronan looked at me and winked, before looking back at the road with a chuckle.

"Calm down pretty girl, don't you ever like to have fun?" He teased, slowing down the slightest bit.

"Not when i'm in the risk of a car crash." I replied, my chest rising up and down as i stayed glued to the car seat.

"Drama queen." Ronan whispered under his breath, but i heard it.

I let go of Ronan shoulder when we finally parked in front of what seemed like a mansion. It was packed with people, inside and outside. The windows reached from the ground to the ceiling, pillars stood in-front of the house that led to inside the house. The exterior was fully white, complimented by greenery that wrapped around the house.

"Get me out this car." I said, finally able to breathe. I heard Ronan chuckle as he climbed out the car and slammed the door shut. With trembling legs i stepped out the car where Ronan was waiting for me, a grin on his face.

"Never getting in a car with you again." I pointed at Ronan as i walked towards him, he laughed and then wrapped a arm around my shoulder as we walked towards the house.

"Stay by me, yeah?" Ronan ordered, giving me shoulder a little squeeze. I nodded which caused me to earn a smile from Ronan.

As we continued walking, i noticed how Ronan attracted females attention. The way he carried himself, like he knew his worth. It sort of reminded me of Axel, his long strides and plain, hard expression. Unreadable as per usual.

When we made it inside the house, it was hard to separate the beauty of the house from the people. It was beautiful, but it was difficult to take it all in when a crowd of people blocked it.

I stayed under Ronan's arm as he led me through rooms and pushed past people. Girls gave me dirty looks as we walked past, they clearly didn't like the idea i was with Ronan.

"First she's with Keith, then with Axel and now she's with Ronan." The girl who stood by the drinks table with her friends spoke so loud it was hard to ignore it.

"Axel probably had enough of her so she ran to Ronan" Her friend spoke, just as loud. As we continued walking there conversation faded out until i couldn't hear it, but i didn't fail to hear the nasty names they called me.

I pulled away from Ronan.

But Ronan must have heard the whole conversation because he pulled me right back under his arm. He lowered his head to whisper to me.

"They are just jealous cause none of them can get either of us." I felt the smirk on Ronan's face as he lifted his head back up and we slowed down until we eventually stopped.

And there was Axel, sat on a couch in-front of a little table sniffing up some sort of drug. A few guys sat around him, most of them with a girl. Including Axel.

When he was done, he leaned back into the couched and rubbed his nose before dropping his arm over a girls shoulder.

Ronan began to greet his friends, which caused Axel to turn his attention to us. He noticed Ronan first and watched him shake someone's hand before his eyes shifted to me and locked eyes with mine.

His expression didn't shift, he just stayed staring at me. Blood shot eyes that were narrowed, with a clenched jaw and lazy posture. His legs spread out, his hair messy but in a way that looked too good on him.

I swallowed. Broke the eye contact. Turned to Ronan.

Ronan only looked down at me and smiled, then he looked over at Axel.

"What's up, my brother!" Ronan smiled with his teeth, only getting a nod and smirk from Axel in return. But it seemed like that was enough for Ronan so he dropped down into a empty chair.

Unfortunately for me, there wasn't a empty seat. Ronan looked around for a chair, cursing under his breath.

"Sit here." A unfamiliar voice spoke behind me, i turned around and my eyes met pretty hazel eyes.

His eyes were a dazzle with wonder over a friendly smile. He had dark fluffy hair and a defined jaw with bristly eyebrows. The aquiline nose he sported complemented his prominent cheekbones. He was pretty.

His smile welcomed me as he tapped the empty space on the small couch he sat on. I turned back to look at Ronan, who's expression was unsure as he looked at me and then at Axel for what seemed like approval. But Axel gave him nothing, instead he stared at the guy behind me.

"It's alright man, she doesn't go to these often so it's best she sits nexts to me." Ronan explained.

"I don't bite." The guy behind me spoke again, before i felt a hand grab my waist and pull me down. I almost gasped at the sudden movement when i landed on the couch. The couch was tight, i just barley fit me but even then i was practically on the strangers lap. I felt his arm snake behind me and rest just above my shoulders.

I began to grow nervous, i was far away from Axel and Ronan sat next to this very attractive man surrounded by other men.

Axel was prettier though.

Ronan started for a second before carefully looking at Axel and running his hand over his face.

everyone around us continued with there conversation as it grew louder me and the stranger just sat quietly as we watched everyone take drugs, smoke and drink.

"What's you're name?" I felt the strangers breath on my neck as he lowered his head to whisper in my ear.

"Isabella, what's yours?" I built up the courage to ask, turning my head to look at the stranger who was awfully close to me.

"Kai." He blankly said, a smirk following after.

"I like your name, Bella." Kai picked up a strand of my hair and twirled it around his finger.

"It's Isabella to you." Axel voice was deep and rich and overpowered everyone in the room, i turned my head to finally look at him. Smoke lingered around him as he held his cigarette in the corner of his mouth.

Axel's eyes were focused on my curls that wrapped around Kai's finger. The tension was thick, and when i looked to Ronan for help he was already looking between Axel and Kai.

Kai hummed, picking up a glass of alcohol and drank it in one go before twirling my hair a little more and then dropping it. Axel finally switched his gaze from my hair to my eyes, and suddenly the room felt like it was closing in around me. I felt like i was being backed into a corner as his blue eyes that were now dark and held a possessive look stared at me. It was like Axel could she straight through me, and i felt goosebumps crawl on my skin.

The girl who was next to him not long ago was now gone. I looked down at my lap, fiddled with my fingers, i felt Kai's arm on my shoulder but Axel's eyes everywhere.

"You seem tense." Kai spoke again, i dropped my hands on my lap and chuckled.

"Well, i'm not exactly very comfortable around these big and bad men." I smiled, exaggerating the sentence jokily.

"See the one next to Ronan?" Kai pointed, i nodded. He was sitting quietly, minding his own business as everyone was engaged in a conversation. He had broad shoulders and a faint stubble, along with a strong hard expression and tattoos that covered his neck.

"His favourite movie is Tangled, he may look scary but he's a softy." Kai explained, his voice low and his lips inches from my cheek. "There'a nothing to worry about." He added.

I laughed out loud, slightly throwing my head back. I need that man to be my best friend.

"What's so fucking funny?" Axel questions from across the table, my smile dropped and i looked at him.

What is his problem today?

He's been staring at me the whole time i've been here, not speaking to anyone or even taking so much but a glance at them. Was he upset with me?

I realised we haven't spoken at all tonight, and now this time he was speaking to me. But my mouth stayed shut.

I wanna go home.

I looked at Ronan for what felt like the millionth time tonight, he was cringing like he was afraid for what would happen next before he looked at me. We shared the same look and Ronan took it as his que to but in.

"Axel man, let's go for a smoke." Ronan stood up, waiting for Axel. He only shook his head and with a deep and low voice he told him "Nah, just had one." His eyes stayed on me the whole time and Ronan dropped back down in his chair in defeat.

Kai chuckled and then continued to talk to me, unbothered by Axel. "How do you even know Axel?"

"I met him at work."

"Work?" Kai raised his eyebrows.

"Yeah, i work at Bradley's cafe." I smiled, he nodded.

"And Ronan?" He asked.

"Work." I replied.

Kai chuckled and ran a hand through his hair then looked at Ronan. "He's a good kid, he'd take bullet for all of us. Especially Axel, don't ask me why but he fucking loves that bastard."

I smiled and then looked at Ronan, he was laughing with a random guy who was around his age occasionally sneaking glances at Axel and checking up on him who was currently sniffing up more drugs.

Sometimes i worried for Axel, and i know he did too. I could see it on his face so clearly i don't even this he notices it.

Boyfriend by Justin's Bieber started to play, Ronan's eyes widened and his face lit up then his eyes scammed the room till they locked onto mine and a mischievous smirk appeared on his face.

Ronan stood up and pointed at me, he slowly walked to me and sang the lyrics a few laughs from the boys filled the room. Ronan grabbed my hands with his and i shook my head trying to keep myself on the couch but he was to strong and forced me up before moving me to a empty space. I giggled when he spun me around and sang the lyrics to me.

We danced for the rest of the song, and i couldn't help but laugh at Ronan's horrible dance moves.

We continued dancing to about 3 more songs until we were out the room leaving everyone behind. Ronan passed me a drink, and i tried my hardest not spill it as he forced me to dance even more.

"I'm sorry about Axel, he's a moody fuck tonight." Ronan apologised, shouting in my ear over the music.

"It's okay, i'm used to it." I sent him a reassuring smile.

"He'll get better, give him some time." Ronan winked at me then downed his drink. I nodded in understanding as we continued to dance.

By the time we were done dancing, Ronan was so drunk he could barely stand. I sat him down on a chair in a random room and tried to figure out what to do with him, how am i going to get home now?

"Ronan" I gently slapped his face, he only groaned and got even more comfortable in his chair.

"I'll take care of him." I swinged my body around, almost jumping in place as i noticed Axel's figure in the shadow.

He stood cool and collected as he dug his hands in his pockets and threw a object at me. I caught it, looking at some Audi keys. I scrunched my eyebrows and looked at him.

"Go get in the car and wait for me, Bella" His voice was just over a whisper, the room was so dark and quiet that the only sound that was heard was muffled music through the walls and the only light was the shine from the moon that shone right through the window and landed right in between me and him.

"Please." He added, his figure getting larger as he slowly walked towards me, i nodded just once and brushed past him not failing to make eye contact on the way out.

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Hope you enjoyed this chapter!

I don't know when my next update will be since i'm going on holiday for 2 weeks, So there might not be a update for a bit, but i promise to get one out as soon as i'm back!

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