The next morning, I packed my bag to leave in the afternoon. I'm leaving home with Randy and Kelly is coming with us as we live in the same neighborhood. After having breakfast with the Bella's, Eve and Kelly, I got my bag and went down to meet Randy.
"Oh my god."
I whispered as I saw that jerk in Randy's car and on the driver seat. Randy and Kelly is nowhere to be seen either. Without even thinking much, I just rush to my brother's car and throw my bags at the boot. I got into the back seat and close the door.
"Why are you even here?"
"I'm driving this car back to Tampa and Randy is driving Kelly's car with her."
"So, you're saying that you're driving this car with me all alone, just us two?"
"Why? You love it?"
"Love it? I loathe it and you're seriously saying that just us two?"
He nodded slightly and I try to open the door of the car but it's locked. I turn back to the jerk and kick his seat.
"Unlock the door now!"
"No I won't."
"You will or I'll be calling Randy!"
"He's driving."
"Kelly will help him pick it up!"
"Nah, she's too busy complimenting herself."
"JUST UNLOCK THE DOOR WILL YOU?!"
"Hey guys!"
The front door was opened and Cody got in. He grins at me and handed over a bag of junk food.
"Are you coming with us Cody?"
"Of course. Randy wouldn't leave you two alone or you'll be at the hospital by now."
"Good joke Codes."
Ted chuckles and clash knuckles with his best friend. I then kick his seat again.
"Why aren't you driving?!"
"I'm not the boss of you!"
"But you are sitting in my brother's car right now!"
"He is also my best friend!"
"I am his biological sister in here!"
"He let me drive this so i can drive anytime I want to!"
"But I'm his sister and this is my car too! And I'm ordering you to drive now!"
"Hello! I'm a wrestler not a driver for Ava Orton over here!"
"Ted can you just drive it now!"
Cody shouted in front of me, for the first time, and both of us turn to him. Ted just sigh and started to drive while I just sit back and read my book. Cody, he just listen to his MP3 silently.
4 hours have passed and both of the guys are eating the junk food that Cody have brought along with them. They were too into their food that they don't even remember about me.
"Why is this car so quiet?"
"Because Ava is not here to shout at me."
"Oh god, where's Ava?!"
"I don't care about her."
Ted commented and Cody turn around, seeing me with my eyes closed.
"Aw...."
"What is behind there to be aw-ed Codes?"
Ted then turn around and aw-ed too, seeing me sleeping and snoring lightly. A smile crept up his face, just like Cody. Ted then come back to his senses and hit his friend's shoulder.
"What's wrong with you? It's still her alright! Ava Orton, the girl who loves to shout at me, your best friend!"
"Well, I think that she's cute. Quite cute."
Cody said and turn to Ted. Ted's face reaction is full of shock.
"Dude, she got a boyfriend and Randy is her brother! Are you insane or out of your mind? Plus, she hates me."
"Alright, I get that she got a boyfriend, Randy's sister and she hates you. But why does she hate you?!"
I moved my hand slightly and drop my book down. Cody spotted it and pick it up while waiting for Ted's answer. He then face Ted and hit his hand to get his attention.
"I don't know!"
"Well, you should have asked her rather then started an argument after this!"
"Does that book answer your question Codes?"
Ted pointed to the book and Cody turn the book around to read it's title.
"How to deal with guys that you hate the most? What the?"
Cody look at Ted who is astonished just as he is. Ted then shook his head and grab that book from Cody's hand. He then try to shake off his mind.
"Ted, you alright?"
"Yeah I am."
Ted nodded slightly and continue driving till we reach Tampa, my hometown. Plus, it's a good thing that we live in the same neighborhood but Cody is going to be dropped off first. Then me and Ted will send the car back to Randy's place as they live side by side.
I woke up and rub my eyes to make my eyesight clearer. All I can see is Ted sitting on the driver seat holding the steering wheel but he's not driving. I then notice that Cody's not in.
"Where's Cody?"
"I send him home already."
"Why can't you send me first?!"
"Because you're sleeping and he can't take his bladder any longer."
"Fine!"
I snatch my bag and open the door but Ted hold my wrist back.
"Excuse me?"
"No, you're not excuse until you tell me why you hate me so much."
He then showed my book and I try to grab it. He keeps on holding it further and it keeps me frustrated everytime.
"You're not that dumb DiBiase unless, you are."
"Ava, I really don't understand why you can't stand me."
"You know what, I just hate you and that's why."
Without thinking more I just grab my book back and freed my wrist. Sticking my tongue out to him, I then slam the door on his face.
The next night, I called Randy and Kelly for dinner. But then, Randy mentioned about Cody and Ted. To make it more worst, Kelly mentioned about Chad. Like it or not, I'll have to invite Chad along for dinner. The dinner will start at 7pm but I asked Chad to come at 6pm. The door was heard and I ran to it opening the door.
"Hey Ch- Ted and Cody? What are you two doing here? It's only 6.15pm."
"We decided to come earlier and help you cooked."
Ted answered and I sigh.
"Alright, come on in."
"Hey Ava!"
Chad then run into them and hug me. He then hold my shoulder and turn to face Ted and Cody.
"Who are they?"
"This is Cody and here's Ted."
"Oh hey, nice to meet you guys."
The three shook hands and got inside with me. I sigh and pull Chad to my garden in a quick.
"Why did you come late?!"
I hissed to him as soon as we reach in there.
"You know how my girlfriend is when she's all fired up?"
"God, is it about Miranda again? I told you to break up with her but you're just so- urhg! Forget that and right now, just act like you're my boyfriend. And pretend that I'm your Miranda. Alright?"
"What's with the drama?"
"I hate Ted and I will do anything to win against him!"
"You hate Ted and you invite him here?"
"Well, he's a best friend of my brother and I hate him. We fight and he suddenly went up asking if I have a boyfriend and Kelly, Randy's girlfriend said of course I do. And then, you came up my mind so I told them that you're my boyfriend."
"What about Randy?"
"He don't even have a clue that I'm lying to him. Cool right?"
"Av, Randy's here!"
Ted shouted to us and Chad shouted back. I just cross my arms and sit against the tree.
"You'll be fine and everything will be fine Ava. Just relax."
"How can I? Ted is the worst arch enemy ever."
"Can you explain why you hate him at first?"
"Well, it was high school and he was the new kid. I was the good and not so popular kid ever until he came up. He just kissed me out of a sudden and my world just turns around. Everyone in school have been teasing me and mocking me saying that I'm all, Teddy's girlfriend and everything. Since I'm an Orton they all thinks that me and Ted have a thing for each other which is wrong."
"You're grudging on him because of that? Just that?"
"Yeah, that's it."
"Maybe Av, he have a thing for you but you just don't get it at that time. And right now, he's back and he don't know that he still likes you that's why you two are fighting right?"
"We do fight everytime."
"Don't you want it to end any sooner?"
"Nope, not at all."
I then get up and pull him into the house.
Chad and Kelly helped me with dinner and it's already served on the table. Now I'm sitting in between Chad and Kelly, in front of that jerk.
"Well, dinner's ready."
Kelly break the silence and smile at everyone.
"Let's eat then."
Randy followed after her and I turn to Chad before eating.
"Anyway Chad, how long have you been with Ava?"
Ted suddenly questioned Chad and I stop chewing my food. My eyes focused on Chad as he answered it normally.
"Just a few months back."
"4 months."
I added after him before Ted said anything.
"How did it started? I thought you and Ava are just friends."
"Randy we may look as friends but,"
"Ava didn't want it to let the cat out of the bag. Right Av?"
Chad interrupted and I just nodded. In front of me, I could see Ted smirking at me.
"So what nicknames do you have for each other?"
Kelly asked me.
"I called him Chad, in front of people."
"What about behind the people?"
Cody pressured me.
"Baby?"
"That's gross."
Ted commented and I kick his leg. He then kick mine back and it continues till Kelly's leg was kicked.
"Ouch! Randy did you kick my leg?!"
"No, I was eating Kel."
"Well, it must be you since you're sitting right in front of me."
"It can be Ted or Ava or Cody or Chad!"
"Randy, you're sick."
Kelly's words stop our leg fight but instead the exchanging glares started. After dinner, Chad went off as he have to meet Miranda but lied that he have some family plans. I then do the dishes with Kelly at the kitchen. I was laughing with Kelly when that jerk walk in.
"Kelly, I'll help her up. You can go and rest your legs."
"Thanks Teddy, anyway Randy's kick is pretty much hurting than i thought."
She told us before leaving. Ted then handed to me a plate and I snatch it off his hand.
"You and Chad are best friends huh?"
"No we're not. We're more than that."
"Like he's your fake boyfriend."
"How did you know that?"
"You should watch around before talking with your best friend."
"Whatever. If you want to tell Randy, go ahead. I don't care."
"I'm not telling him this but I just wanted to know why you hate me so much. I can take the truth Ava."
He touch my hand and I pull it away after a few seconds.
"You, remember high school times when you were having fun being the new kid. Well, you accidentally kissed a girl and ruin her lifetime in high school where it's all about teens life. You don't even bother to said sorry, but you just went around the school leaving that girl miserable being mocked and teased and bullied. That must have sounds cool to a DiBiase jerko right?"
I turn to face him after washing my hand.
"I hate you and I will always keep that in mind. Jerk."
I uttered and sprinkled the water on his face before leaving him. Ted then wipe the water from his face and sigh.
"How can the girl who i love so much could hate me back so much?"
He whispered and left the house.
