章節 36: Chapter 36: Turning Up the Vibe
Zara had decided that if she was going to survive this stint of "work" with Xavier, she'd need to make the house a little more exciting. The silence felt thick and heavy, and she wasn't about to let him turn their time together into a prison sentence of boredom. After all, she had plenty of experience at finding fun in any situation, and this house was no exception.
As soon as she knew Xavier was in his room, she grabbed her phone, connected it to the sound system, and queued up some music. Within seconds, the beat of Glorilla's **"TGIF"** filled the apartment, echoing through the walls and transforming the quiet space into an impromptu dance floor. She felt an immediate surge of energy, a welcome relief from the seriousness that had been hanging in the air since they moved in.
As the chorus hit, Zara found herself dancing freely, losing herself in the beat. The song reached a familiar part—the lyrics that always got her and her best friend hyped back home: "*Got a brown skin nigga with dreads (okay) And a black-ass nigga with waves (let's go, ayy)*…" She laughed, feeling lighthearted and free, moving through the TikTok dance routine she had perfected with her best friend.
One song turned into another, and soon Don Toliver's **"No Pole"** started playing. This was her favorite part of the night. She knew the dance by heart, and as soon as the "*scrape the bowl*" lyric hit, Zara gave it her all, sliding and moving with even more energy. Her eyes sparkled as she got lost in the rhythm, feeling as if she was back in her room with her friends, carefree and full of joy.
What she didn't realize was that her "audience" had grown by one. Xavier, unable to ignore the thumping bass and muffled lyrics, had come out of his room, quietly standing in the doorway to the living room. His expression was a mix of disbelief and fascination as he watched her spin, kick, and sway, oblivious to his presence. Zara, with her enthusiasm, was utterly unaware of her surroundings, and Xavier had to hold back a chuckle at her level of dedication to… whatever this was.
As she spun around and caught a glimpse of him watching, she froze, caught mid-dance. For a moment, she considered retreating out of embarrassment. But then, in typical Zara fashion, she flashed him a confident smirk, crossing her arms as if to say, *Yeah, I'm having fun, and there's nothing you can do about it.*
Xavier raised an eyebrow, his usual composure cracking just a little. "Should I be concerned about your sanity?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of amusement that surprised even him.
She shrugged, a playful glint in her eyes. "Only if you're allergic to fun."
He shook his head, sighing with a barely-hidden smile. "Just… try not to break anything. And maybe keep the volume under 'concert level.'"
Zara grinned as he turned back toward his room, surprised at how close she'd gotten him to cracking a smile. It was a small win, but she'd take it. She watched him go, wondering if she might just be able to crack his cold exterior after all. She was here to survive this experience with some fun, even if it drove Xavier to question her sanity every step of the way.
每周推薦票狀態
-- 推薦票
榜單 
-- 推薦票