Milkshake girl

Chapter twelve - Making the Milkshake girl comfortable

Nate's POV: 

I can't believe that the Milkshake girl is in my school. It's like a dream. I don't know why, but I am excited about this. I was complaining about how I won't be able to see her that often and now I will do this every day. If this is not luck, I don't know what this is. Maybe I should use the chance to get to know her better.  I think that I have to stop with the idea of the special girl and look at what I have in front of me. I might not know much about the Milkshake girl, but I feel like we are getting close. To be honest, I don't know will she like me, but it's worth a try. I never thought of her as a potential girlfriend, but I won't lie that I will be happy if this happens. She is a good girl and is very nice to me. This girl is exactly what I need. All I know is that for now, I won't do anything. She just moved to a new school and a boyfriend is not what she needs. My Milkshake girl needs to get comfortable. I don't know what has happened in her last school, but it's visible that it wasn't something nice. Maybe one day she will tell me. I won't push her. When she feels ready, she will let me close enough. All I want now is to make her trust me. There is a chance that she already has done it, but I'm not sure. 

I woke up and got ready for school. I like to dress simply just like the Milkshake girl, but somehow people find this attractive. I don't see anything attractive in jeans, a shirt, and a jacket. Anyways, this is not that important. Later, I walked downstairs for breakfast. I always eat before I go to school. After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not like I don't skip it sometimes when I am in a rush. My parents were at the table as well. I thought that they would ask me about the Milkshake girl, but no. Maybe I should stop calling her that. She has a name and asked the boys and me to call her by her name or at least in school. 

I walked out when an idea came to me. I can go and take the Milkshake girl from her house. So many times, I have sent her home that I know where she lives. I don't know will she be happy to see me so early in the morning, but it won't hurt anyone. That way I can spend some time with her. It's not like I don't do it always, but I prefer when we are alone. I don't want anyone to think that we are dating or to put her in a non-escaping situation. I walked to her house and was about to ring the bell when she came out. I saw the surprise on her face, which made me smile. She returned the smile and both of us started walking. 

- Can I know what are you doing here?

- Good morning to you too. 

- Sorry. Good morning. I'm just surprised to see you here. 

- I decide to come and take you to school. Well, if you don't mind. 

- Of course not. Actually, this is very nice. Thank you. - she said slightly blushing

How can you not fall for her when she talks like that? I mean that she is literally the perfect good girl. Maybe there is something behind all of this. She might be perfect, but I'm not sure about her life. I can always ask her about this, but I don't know will she tell me. Not every person likes to talk about his or her life. 

- How is school going? Is it better than your last one?

- For now, yes. I feel better. 

- Milkshake girl, I mean Olivia. What has happened there? I know that you don't like to talk about this, but I won't tell anyone. 

- You can call me Milkshake girl. Only not in school. Does it matter to you so much?

- Yes, because you seem hurt. I want you to trust me, but I don't know are you ready for that. 

- Me neither. I mean I can trust you, but I don't feel comfortable talking about that. Moreover, I don't want you to feel sorry about me. 

- I don't want to push you. When you feel ready, you can tell me. I always will be here if you need a talk. - I said and grabbed her hand

I saw how she immediately blushed. Sometimes, I can't stop myself from laughing. She is cute as a little kid. Maybe it's better if I don't tell her that. We continued walking like that for a while. Even the silence is comfortable when I am with her. Soon we arrived in front of the school and I decide to let her go. I don't want her to receive dirty looks from the girls. I saw that she got a little bit disappointed, but didn't say anything. Next time when we are alone, I won't let her go. 

- It's better if you go now. I don't want you to be late. 

- I don't want either. Do you want to come with me? I don't know what class do you have, but I thought it would be nice if you... um... forget it. - she said and was about to walk away, but I stopped her

- I would love to. Why don't you give me your schedule? That way I can compare our classes. 

- Sure, no problem. Here, take it. 

Surprisingly we have the same classes. I said that this was luck, but now I am not sure. Maybe Henry is right. It's not a coincidence. Is there a chance that she is the one? I won't think about this and enjoy the time, which I can spend with her. I looked at her with a smile and she returned it. 

- Why are you smiling like that?

- Because I just found out that all of our classes are the same. I guess that you can't get rid of me. 

- Who said that I want to do it?

- Don't you. Like it's not enough that you see me in the milkshake shop. 

- I don't mind spending some time with you. 

- Why I am happy to hear this?

- I don't know. - she said smiling

Both of us walked to our class. Luckily, there was a free desk. I want to sit with her and I don't care what the other girls will say about that. I am starting to like this girl and I want to spend time with her as much as possible. She is a very good girl and her smile makes her adorable. Probably this will be my favorite thing about her. Except for all the others. Now, I sound like I have a crush on her. It's not impossible, but I'm not sure about this. We were paying attention in class, but I will lie if I say that I didn't throw a look at her once in a while. I think that she realized it but never said anything. I swear that she is way too good. 

After class, I went to find the boys. They were in front of their lockers. I walked up to them and they smiled at me or to say that Tyler did. As always from Henry I received a smirk. I know what it is about, but I won't say anything. 

- Won't you say anything? - Henry asked me

- What do I have to say?

- For example, what is going on between you and Olivia? 

- Nothing, we are just friends or that's what I hope for.

- I would love to be your friend. 

I turned around and saw the Milkshake girl. I wonder how much she has heard. Let's hope that it's not much. I smiled at her and as always, she returned it. If I have to be honest, I have wondered what it would be like to date her, but never found out. Maybe if I do it, I will understand. Now, it's not the time for that. I will go slowly with her. After all, she still feels uncomfortable here. 

- Really?

- Yeah, why not. After all, I have to make up for all the food, which you bought me. - she said laughing

- Very funny. 

- Actually, it is. Friendship, based on food. - Henry laughed

- Ok, can we just go now? I don't want to be late. 

On the lunch break, I went to the cafeteria. The coach found me in the hallways and wanted to ask me something so my Milkshake girl left before me. I looked around but didn't see her. I saw my friends at a table with girls. They called me to sit with them, but I denied it. I wanted to find her. Later, I walked away and went to her locker. She wasn't there either. Where did she go? After around ten minutes of searching, I found her at the football field alone. I wonder why she is here. I slightly walked up to her and sat down on one of the benches.

- Hey, I have been searching for you.

- Really? Why?

- Because I wanted to have my lunch with you. 

- That's sweet. - she said with a sad smile

- Are you ok?

- Yes, I'm fine. 

- Are you sure? You don't look very happy and my favorite smile is gone.

- I'm just not in the mood. 

- But you were in the morning. 

- Yes, because you were there to make me company. 

- I am always with you. If it's about the coach, I'm sorry. 

- No, it's not about that. I just feel weird to be here. 

- I know that you feel new, but everything will be ok. I will always be by your side. 

- Thanks. I'm glad to hear it. 

- It might be weird, but do you want a hug?

- Yes, actually, I need one. 

I gave her one and felt how she got loose in my hands. When we pulled apart, I looked her in the eyes and saw pain. I don't know what the reason is for this, but I want to help her. I can't watch her like that. It's breaking my heart. I wrapped my hand around her and pulled her for another hug. She rested her head on my chest. I think that the memories from her last school are showing up. I might not know what has happened, but it's visible that it's not good. I want to know, but now it's not the time. 

We were staying like that for a while. I was feeling very comfortable. To be honest, this is the first time when I feel like that with a girl. The feeling is nice and I will lie if I say that I don't want this to happen. 

- You enjoy this, don't you? - she said, which made me look at her

- How do you know?

- Because I can see the smile on your face. 

- You are the first girl with who I am doing this. 

- But I won't be the last. 

- What do you mean?

- I mean that once you get comfortable, you will do this until you don't find your special girl. 

- Yeah, about that... I think that I will give up on the special girl. Because of that idea, I lost many opportunities. 

- I don't understand. 

- I'm saying that I could've had every girl, but I didn't do anything, because she wasn't the one. Whatever that means. 

- All I can tell you is to listen to your heart. It always knows the answer. 

- And what your heart is telling you right now?

- That I had a huge luck to have a friend like you. - she said smiling

- Mine is confused. 

- No, it's not. You are. Your heart always knows the answer. Just ask it. 

- I think that I like a girl, but I am not sure about this. 

With that, I saw how her mood changed. She wasn't very happy to hear it. Is it possible that she is jealous? I don't think so. I lifted her chin and made her look at me. If she knew that I am talking about her. 

- Why don't you talk with her?

- I have talked with her, but not about this. I just don't know what I feel anymore. 

- Well, if she makes you feel good and happy, then maybe she is the one. 

- How can I be sure?

- Just ask yourself how she makes you feel compared to other girls. If there is a difference, you have to make a move and try to spend some time with her. That way, you can understand how she makes you feel. 

- What if she understands about this?

- Then just tell her how you feel and what your doubts are. If she is a good girl, she will understand. Otherwise, she is not the one. In one relationship, both of you need to understand each other. Sometimes you might argue, but this is totally normal. There is no such thing as the perfect couple. Just be honest with her and tell her how you feel. If she rejects you, it's her loss. Personally, I think that you are very nice and I know that you will treat her with respect and love her. You will be an amazing boyfriend. 

- Thank you. It means a lot said from you. 

- She is very lucky. 

- But she doesn't know it yet. 

Nothing else was said. I will listen to her advice and will try to spend more time with her. If she understands what I am doing, I will tell her the truth and wait to see what will happen. I have never been in love with someone and it's kind of hard for me to understand if I like someone. 

After school, I walked with my Milkshake girl to her house so she can leave her things. She needed five minutes and I said that I would wait for her outside. Later, we went to the milkshake shop. She made me a milkshake and one for herself as well. We sat at my usual table and started talking. I feel good doing this. It's simple, but I like that. It makes me feel comfortable. Moreover, I think that she enjoys it too. I hope that I'm not wrong. I think that I am catching feelings for her and I want to know how far this will go.