Sterling’s POV:
I chuckled at her use of the ship name thing given to the couple and glanced down at her.
“Cash? Really? Since when do you call them that?” I teased, leaning down to kiss her head. “Anyway, that should be fine. Did you let them know we just got out of our classes, so it’ll be a bit?”
Eden’s POV:
I blushed a little.
“Um, it was a weird name, and it’s also a mouthful to call their names, so I decided to go for it,” I mumbled, my voice muffled because of the way my mouth was pressed against his arm. I lifted it up to respond clearly. “I did. They said to hurry it up.”
Sterling’s POV:
“Huh. I wonder what they have up their sleeve…” I mused curiously as we made our way out to the car. When we reached it, I paused before spinning Eden around to face me. With a grin, I pecked her lips, then kissed her forehead gently, letting my lips linger there. “I love you… Have I told you that yet today?”
Eden’s POV:
When Sterling spun (IS THAT A WORD??) me around, I thought he was going to pin me against his car. I dreamt big, and although I didn’t get what I anticipated, it still got me to explode in red.
I stammered, my face beyond red as he declared his love for me. I responded by hiding my face in his chest, shaking my head.
“I love you, too,” I mumbled in his shirt, so sure he could feel my heat through the fabric.
(Lol. Yes. 😂)
Sterling’s POV:
I grinned as I ran my finger through her hair, resting my chin on her head. She was just so freaking adorable… How could she be so cute? How was this even possible?
“You’re so cute, dang it,” I muttered into her hair, wrapping my arms around her tightly.
Eden’s POV:
I leaned into his embrace, still beyond red. Why was he so good at this? At this point, I knew I couldn’t underestimate him. Not anymore.
“On—only for you,” I respondeded, stammering, remembering how I once said I’d only be cute for him. I pouted. “Why do you do this to me, Ry?”
Sterling’s POV:
I snorted and kissed her forehead. “Maybe because you’re my girlfriend and I love you? And I sometimes like just being cute with you rather than trying to… Well, you know what I mean,” I chuckled, burying my face in her hair again.
Eden’s POV:
I turned red again, almost choking on nothing.
“Y—yes,” I cleared my throat. “It’s nice being… like this without… you know…”
I pulled away from him quickly and hid my burning face in my hands.
“Let’s go,” I mumbled, peeking through my fingers.
Sterling’s POV:
“Of course. Your carriage awaits, my queen,” I said with a wink as I opened the door for her.
Eden’s POV:
I snorted despite my blush, and curtsied.
“Thank you, my king,” I said in a low voice before I stood up straight and sat down in the car, putting on the seatbelt.
Sterling’s POV:
I smirked a little and kissed her cheek before closing the door. “Anything for my mistress,” I murmured teasingly, then walked around to my side of the car.
Eden’s POV:
I covered my face again, heat leaking off of me. I could even sweat steam was coming out of my head like in those cartoons. This. This is why Sterling is dangerous. He does such little things to me and I turn into mush. I may have been a ruler once, but now I was just a puppy. A puppy. I was totally wrapped around his fingers.
I didn’t regret it.
Sterling’s POV:
“So… What do you think Lucas and Ashley wanted to talk to us about so badly?” I asked as I sat down, ignoring how flustered I seemed to have made my beautiful girlfriend.
Eden’s POV:
I peeled off my fingers from my face, chewing on my lower lip in thought.
“I don’t know,” I answered truthfully. “If it was really urgent, they would have called. Should I ring them up? We’re just a few minutes ride away from home, anyway.”
Sterling’s POV:
I shrugged and shot her a quick smile before backing out of my spot and heading down the road. “It’s up to you. They might have a reason for it, though.”
Eden’s POV:
I took out my phone and unlocked it, going through my contacts list. I didn’t have a lot of people, anyway, so it didn’t take long to find Lucas’s number.
“I’m calling them,” I said, tapping on the FaceTime option. “I want to know what they want.”
Sterling’s POV:
“Sounds good to me, babe,” I chuckled, continuing to keep my attention on driving.
Eden’s POV:
Lucas picked up almost immediately.
“Eden! You home?” His face popped up, excitement clear on his features. I raised an eyebrow.
“Hello to you, too, big brother,” I said sarcastically. “Why did you want us to call you? Where’s Lee? And no, we’re not home yet.”
Sterling’s POV:
I laughed and glanced over just in time to see Ashley pop up behind Lucas.
“Are they home? No? Gosh, Eden, we said to calm when you got home,” she sighed.
Eden’s POV:
“I would have, but I wanted to get this over with quickly,” I said, pretending to be annoyed by sighing.
“Don’t pretend you don’t want to talk to us, Eden,” Lucas cut in, frowning. “You miss us, don’t you?”
“I do not,” I shook my head. “I’ve long since replaced you.”
Sterling’s POV:
I laughed again at her words. “No one can replace your brother, Eden. I’m on a whole ‘nother level from him,” I declared, tossing her a wink.
Ashley raised her eyebrows at my statement and gave Eden a questioning look, which soon grew into a knowing smirk.
Eden’s POV:
I turned fifty shades of red, almost choking in surprise.
“That’s not what I meant!” I exclaimed at Ashley before glaring at Sterling. “Why did you automatically assume I replaced my brother with you?”
Sterling’s POV:
I shrugged and pulled into a parking space near our apartment. “Maybe because I’m one of the few people you hang out with? And you love me? And I don’t think Violeta or Gray has replaced him, either.”
(Have*)
Eden’s POV:
Lucas refused to look at me, pouting heavily. I almost smiled at the sight.
“Nobody can replace my brother,” I declared in a rather cheesy way, crossing my arms. “We’re half of the same whole.”
Lucas immediately turned to look at me, shock plastered on his face. He mouth slowly went open.
“You know what? I think this call is a dream,” he shook his head. “This is not Eden. Sterling, what did you do to my little sister? Where is my glaring, cold, aloof and heartless baby sis?”
(I think I’m actually correct… Maybe not, though…)
Sterling’s POV:
“Hm… I might have lured her out of her shell and brought out the sweet and kind Eden,” I said, sending her a quick wink. “Anyway, we’re about to be home, so should we call you when we get inside?”
(Wait, no, you used ‘or’, not ‘and.’ Sorry, my bad!)
Eden’s POV:
I scowled at Sterling. I was not kind. Or sweet.
“No, it’s fine,” Lucas responded. “I don’t think that’s necessary. Just stay on call.”
(Lol. That's what I thought. XD)
Sterling's POV:
I smirked back at Eden before turning to her twin and giving him a quick nod. "Sounds good. Shall we go, then, E?"
Eden’s POV:
I replied by removing the seatbelt and getting out of the car, setting my feet firmly to the floor.
I walked to the front of the house before frowning.
“Ry,” I called without turning back. “Did you order something?”
Sterling's POV:
I climbed out after her, giving her a curious glance. "No… Why? What is it?" I asked as I made my way forward.
Eden’s POV:
I looked at him finally before pointing at the package on our doorstep.
“That,” I nodded towards it before I furrowed my eyebrows, realization striking through me. I lifted the phone again. “Lee, Luke, what did you send?”