I thought I would update sooner but I don't know why I haven't. Also, my other computer broke down so I had to buy one with windows 8 and I have to buy word and all that stuff -_- it's annoying. I wrote this chapter from my old computer because it sometimes works.

I haven't forgotten about the story and I won't. I will finish it, that's for sure. When? Hopefully before the year ends :D

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Chapter 24: Because of me

Chad's POV

A thought crossed my mind and I smirked and leaned in so close that she could almost feel my lips on her nose "Make me" I whispered.

I leaned back a little and realized how close her face was. Her big brown eyes widened and her stare was piercing mine. The thought that was crossing my mind vanished and suddenly all my plans were gone. It was as if the time had frozen and there was only me, Sonny and the distance between us. A shiver ran down my spine and I knew by the look on her eyes that she also felt it too.

Her hands were on my shirt, tugging it tight. "Chad…" She whispered.

I held my breath waiting for her to continue.

"Chad" She repeated clearing her throat, this time a little bit more firmly "If you don't let me go, I'll scream" Then my heartbeat started functioning again and I was able to think clearly.

I gaped at her and then looked at her. I mean, I really looked at her. What the hell had I been thinking about just seconds ago?

I shook my head lightly and then smirked in a way that only I could do "As you wish" I replied and let her go.

Sonny fell on the floor a bit loudly but thankfully the floor was covered by a rug, otherwise it would have hurt.

Her expression was interesting. She squinted her eyes and looked ready to bite. I chuckled and before she said anything, I grabbed both of her arms tight and lifted her up with a swift movement.

"There you go, and the skirt didn't rise up" I snickered.

"You're such a jerk" She muttered, trying to get rid of any dust on her skirt.

I sighed "So, do you want to see the rest of the house or not?" I turned around and walked down the hall.

I heard Sonny mutter some nonsense under her breath but her loud footsteps told me that she was following me.

"I think it's useless to show you the bathroom" I pointed to my right. "That is my mom's bedroom" I pointed to my left "I would show it to you but I won't. I don't even go there often and my mom is a private person" That was a lie but I simply didn't want Sonny to go inside. The reason was that I was too lazy to show her around and I didn't want her to see the pictures that were in that room.

I turned around and saw Sonny nod but her gaze was fixed on my mom's room. I groaned internally. What was with women and those secret senses that could perceive even what was not perceivable?

I kept walking with Sonny behind me.

"That" I pointed to an open door "Is the study room as we call it, it has a few books and two desks"

"You read?" Sonny asked surprised. I frowned and turned around but when I saw her face I understood that she was faking it and just saying it to incite me.

I snorted "Yes Sonny, I know you'd like to have the privilege too"

Her face turned red and her brown eyes started shining again with fury. I smirked. I enjoyed it a lot when she turned red. It was not exactly because the color suited her but it was the satisfaction that I knew I had the power to rile her up. I had the power that no other person had. She would turn red because of me. Her eyes would shine because of me. She would press her stupid rosy lips in a tight line because of me. She was in this freaking house because of me.

"Well, aren't you going to show me the last room?" She inquired. I snapped out of my thoughts and nodded.

"Yes your highness" I rolled my eyes and stood in front of my door. I slowly turned the knob and the door opened.

Sonny's POV

My mouth was agape. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I went inside slowly, as if my footsteps could erase what I was looking at.

The room was completely normal and plain.

"Expecting something different Sonny?" Chad asked. "I'm so sorry to disappoint you" He said sarcastically.

I sighed. I did expect something different. I expected big pictures of him, mirrors, or something related with his evil plans for that list.

Instead, all I found was a double bed with blue cover, a desk with some books and a laptop on it, some bean bags in front of his tv and lastly, a small dog bed.

I frowned. I didn't remember seeing any dog.

I sat on the bed and stared at Chad.

"Your room is so… normal" I said, trying to make some sense to it.

Chad rolled his eyes and sat on a beanbag on the floor "What did you expect? Swords and guns?" He asked amused.

"No" I scoffed "I expected mirrors or multiple pictures of you since you love yourself so much. Or at least something related to that list"

Chad chuckled and stood up again, this time to sit next to me on the bed. "I'm not as egocentric as you think" His mouth was twisted in a smirk but his eyes looked honest. "Besides, I, unlike you, have a life outside my house. This is the place where I sleep and study"

"Ah" I mumbled. Then I remember the dog bed I saw. "Where's the dog?"

Chad yawned "Nothing escapes your sight uh?" He shook his head "Women" He smiled and whistled "BLUE!"

I narrowed my eyes a little. Blue?

Seconds later my confusion was cleared by a little dog that jumped on the bed with his tongue out.

"Awww" I smiled "He's so cute!" I patted the dog that instantly got closer.

Chad smiled "Of course he's cute! He's my dog"

I ignored Chad's reply and continued to pet the dog. He looked like a pirate with a dark circle around his eye. It was probably the cutest dog I had seen.

"How come the dog gets more attention than me?" I heard Chad mutter.

I giggled and turned to look at him "Because I like him more, that's why" I stuck out my tongue at him and then continued to play with Blue.

Chad huffed "You know that's not true, but it's fine, you'll admit you like me eventually"

I laughed. I really laughed and stared at Chad for a few seconds. "That's a good joke"

Chad shrugged and smirked. "Really"

There was a silence between us. I could hear the gears inside his brain working and his gaze was lost on the wall. After a minute or so, he turned to stare at me. His face was completely serious and all goofiness or childish expression was erased. I felt nervous under his gaze and felt my face grow hot. His gaze was intense. My shoulders tensed and I was about to shout at him to stop looking at me but he did something unexpected. He proceeded to grab my hand "Sonny" He whispered.

I froze while he held my hand. What was he doing?

"What—"

"Shh" He silenced me placing his fingers on my lips. "Don't say a thing, just listen" He sat a bit closer and grabbed my hand a little bit tighter. I was so confused. What was he doing? I felt as if my heart was in my mouth and birds in my stomach.

Chad's eyes were staring at mine with a sparkle I hadn't seen before.

"Sonny, please" He said in such a way that it was just above a whisper "I have to tell you something"

I nodded. Whatever he had to tell me was intriguing me too much, it made me anxious.

His other hand went under my chin to hold it high. I couldn't avoid his blue eyes now.

"Sonny" He whispered, calling me closer with each word. I couldn't see anything else but him and his eyes. His fingers caressed my face and his lips were slightly parted "I have fallen in love with you"

My eyes widened and I couldn't move. I looked desperately in his face any sign of lie or doubt but there was none. My mouth was dry and I felt a heavy weight inside my stomach and an ache in my head.

I couldn't muster a single word. Was I supposed to say something back? My heart raced and my arms felt weak.

Then I saw his shoulders shake slowly and then his whole body until he could not stop anymore and started laughing uncontrollably.

I was still in the same position I was when he had said those damned words.

"Your face" He laughed "It's priceless"

I leaned back and crossed my arms across my chest.

"Did you really believe all that crap?" Chad chuckled, trying to gain back his posture. "You should already know by now that I'm never serious about these things" He said as if the word feelings were venom.

I shook my head angered "This is just too much, not funny" exclaimed, avoiding his gaze.

Chad chuckled "Come on, it's funny" He tried poking at me gently but I would have none of it.

I huffed and glared at him "It's not. When are you going to be serious?"

Chad smiled and shrugged "Whenever I'm in love but I doubt I ever will"

"You mean you've never been in love?" I gaped at him. I knew he had had many girlfriends, but he must have loved at least one of them!

Chad shook his head "Nah, there are too many pretty girls outside. How could I fall in love with only one?" He raised an eyebrow at me in question.

"It happens" I replied dryly. How could he be so vain? How could he be so...

Chad shrugged "Eh, if I ever fall in love, trust me, I wouldn't do what I just did" He smirked.

I tilted my head, confused "What would you do?"

Chad smiled, a real smile "You'll see" He winked at me and then stood up. "So, shall we go eat dinner?"

My mouth was dry. What had he meant?

I just nodded and stood up with Blue on my feet.

If I had a heart attack someday, it would be because of him.

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