Milkshake girl

Chapter nineteen - Talking with his mom

Olivia's POV:

Nate likes his girl. Good for him, but bad for me. He asked me many things about how to understand if he likes a girl. I was glad to help him. The only thing is that now I have lost all my chances with him. Well, if he is happy, I am happy too. After all, I am his friend and I have to support him. Nate has been nice to me since the beginning so I have to return the favor. Maybe I can't be like his girl, but at least we can be close friends. Nothing else left me. I only hope that she realizes how lucky she is. Nate is a keeper boy. People like him are rare. I don't know how he was acting with other girls, but I am sure that he was treating them nicely and politely rejecting them if he is not interested. I don't believe that he will hurt someone. I have said this many times, but I will say it again. He is just perfect. Maybe not for the rest, but at least for me. I didn't lie when I told him about my boy. I was completely honest. Well, except that I didn't tell him that the boy is him. If there wasn't a girl, maybe I was going to tell him, but now, I don't see a point. He looks so in love with her that I have no chance. Moreover, I am sure that she is pretty and makes him happy. Yes, it took him time to realize this, but it's visible. 

I woke up and started getting ready for school. I won't lie that since Nate told me that he likes her, I am not much in the mood. Not like I will do something about this or tell him the truth. The thing is that I wish that I was her. I tried to forget him since we went to different high schools, but I couldn't. He always meant something to me. Maybe if I wasn't that shy, now we would have a different story. The only one who I have to blame is myself. The problem was that all this time I was looking at what he is posting and I thought that he won't find me interesting or to say his type. Now I know this for sure. 

I walked downstairs and surprisingly there was no one. My parents are probably at work, but what about Emma and James. Well, at least today I will have one peaceful breakfast. When I was done, I washed my dishes and walked to school. Not once dad has offered to drive me, but I prefer to walk. I walked inside and went to my locker. I like to be on time instead to be late. That's why I went to class. I have ten more minutes, but I can chill by myself. Well, when I walked in, there were a couple of students. I sat in my place. Soon Nate came but didn't sit next to me. I don't think that he realized it, because he started talking with a girl who he thought was me. 

- Nate, I am here. 

- Oh, I'm sorry.  

He got up and came to sit next to me. I let a small laugh and received a look for that. 

- Since when are you coming so early?

- I prefer to be early instead to be late. 

- Why I am not surprised?

- After all, I am a good girl. Anyways, what is going on with you? I haven't seen you so distracted. 

- I couldn't sleep very well last night. 

- I'm sorry. 

- It's fine. On lunch break, I will be better. 

- You won't deny some food, will you?

- No, I won't. Later, I might come to see you at work. I can't promise, because I have some things to do. 

- No problem. Your work is more important than I. 

- It's not, but I have to do it.

I won't lie that this surprised me, but I didn't say anything. Nate smiled at me and I returned it. He needs to stop doing this. I am trying to hold myself as much as possible, but sometimes I just can't. Yes, I might try to keep it friendly, but most of the time I am failing. 

On the lunch break, Nate, the boys, and I went for food. I saw a girl looking at me, but I ignored her. Up to now, I haven’t had problems with girls and I prefer to keep it like that. She continued watching me until I sat at the table. I looked at the boys and they understood my look. 

- She is Mason's side chick. 

- I thought that he goes only after girls in who Nate is interested. 

- True, but our friend needs a rest from the girls. So when Nate is without a girl, Mason needs occupation. 

- Now I understand. Well, almost. I don't see anything wrong to spend time alone. We all need that. 

- Some people need company all the time. 

The boys and I talked the whole lunch break. I have to say that Tyler and Henry are nice to me as well. I wasn't sure how they will accept having a girl in their group, but how I see it, they are ok with that. Later, we walked for our last couple of classes. I don't have plans for the afternoon so I might go to work. Now Barry is letting me come when I want. I only have to tell him. I guess that being at school has its privileges. 

I walked out of school and saw Nate's mom. Probably she is coming to take him. Well, that's what I thought. I was surprised when she stopped right in front of me. I don't want to be impolite, but what she wants from me? Now we'll understand. I hope that she is not here for something bad. 

- Hey, miss Rogers. 

- Hi Olivia. How are you?

- I am good, thanks. What are doing here?

- I wanted to talk with you. Do you have some free time?

- Yes, I do. 

- Awesome. Can we go home? Today I don't have much work and there no one will disturb us. 

- Ok, no problem. 

- What are we waiting for then? Let's go. 

She is acting like I am her daughter. Not like I mind. It's just strange. Anyways, I walked with her. Soon we arrived at her house. Miss Rogers went into the kitchen and told me to follow her. When I walked inside, there were already cookies on the table. She offered me coffee, but I told her that I don't drink. I just don't like its taste. Both of us sat at the table and she looked at me. I won't lie that I feel a little bit awkward. I smiled at miss Rogers and she returned it. Let's see what we'll talk about today. 

- Can I know why we are here?

- How I said, I wanted to talk with you. 

- Yes. For what exactly?

- Nate likes a girl. I think that you know about this. 

- Yes, he told me. 

- I also know that you like a boy. 

- How?

- I am his mom. Nate shares with me some things. 

- Ok, I understand. 

- I will ask you directly. Is your boy Nate?

How does she know? I have never talked with her about this. I mean, we are not related. I'm sorry, but she is like a stranger to me. Moreover, how can I be sure that she won't tell Nate? Should I tell her? I don't know what to do.

- Why do you think like that?

- Because I saw how you were looking at him the first time when we met. When he told me that you like a boy, I connected the dots. 

- Does it matter who is he?

- I suggest you tell him. 

- And why do I have to do it? Nate already likes a girl. This only will make it worse. 

- Do you know who is she?

- No and I don't care. The thing is that I don't want him to get distant from her, because of me. 

- I am sure that he will be happy to hear it. 

- I understand that you want to help me, but why? You don't even know me. 

- True, but I know who Nate’s girl is. If you want to keep him, you have to tell him the truth.

- What about his girl?

- Forget about her. Trust me, I know what I am doing. I can easily tell him, but it's better if you do it. 

- Please don't tell him anything. I'm begging you. 

- Don't worry. This is not of my business. 

- Why are you doing all of this?

- Because I want my son to be happy. 

- Ok, but what do I have to do with that?

- You are his friend. Your biggest wish will come true only if you tell him how you feel. 

- I can't. It's not only because of the girl. I don't feel ready for this. 

- If you wait, it might be too late. 

- I know, but it's not easy. 

- Can I know how it started?

- I started liking him in middle school or to say seventh grade. Then we separated, but I continued following him on social media. I thought that it was something childish and didn't pay much attention. It wasn't. He was the only thing that I could think of and that was keeping me alive. In my last school, I had many problems. Nate has saved me without knowing it. 

- I still think that you should talk with him. 

I was about to say something when we heard the front door. Nate walked into the kitchen and by his look, I can say that he was surprised. I gave him an awkward smile and he returned it. 

- Hey girls. What are you doing? - he said chuckling

- As much as I like it, I was a girl a couple of years ago. - his mom said chuckling

- Can I join you or it's a girl talk?

- I don't mind. - I said shyly

I won't lie that now I feel out of place. Up to now, miss Rogers and I have been talking about Nate and now he is here. I don't mind, but it feels like you have been caught doing something bad. Nate gave me a look and I managed to return it. I don't know how this will end. 

- Well, I have some work to do. It was nice to talk with you, Olivia. If you need anything, I will be in the office. 

- Thanks miss Rogers. - I said and she left

- I hope that she hasn't asked you many questions. 

- No, it was nice actually. 

- I am glad to hear it. What do you want us to do now?

- Well, I thought that after the conversation with your mom, I will go home.

- But I don't want you to go home. 

What now? For real? Nate wants me to stay here. Tell me that I am dreaming. 

- Really?

- Yes, I mean that we can watch something or go for a walk. Later, if you want, I can send you home. 

- Well, if this is what you want, ok then.

- A walk or a movie. 

- When you send me home, we'll be walking, so...

- A movie it is. You can choose it. I will go to bring food. 

I chose a movie and Nate came with both of his hands full of food. Who will eat all this? I am not that hungry, so I won't eat much. If he can eat all, ok then. I chuckled to myself for which I received a look. I am not supposed to laugh, but watching him struggling to leave the food makes me want to burst out laughing. Anyways, I didn't do it. Instead, I got up and helped him. 

- For a second, I thought that you would start laughing. 

- I was about to do it, but decide to help you. Otherwise, we'll start the movie after half an hour. - I said and he laughed

Both of us were sitting on the couch and eating junk food. I won't lie that I want to snuggle like the last time, but I'm not sure should I do it. I could've asked miss Rogers who is his girl, but I don't think that she was going to tell me. During the middle of the movie, I saw that Nate was sleeping. When did he fall asleep? I won't lie that he sleeps cute. I was about to get up, but at that moment, Nate moved closer. Very closer. I have never seen a boy snuggling, but I think that this is what Nate is trying. 

- Nate. Wake up. I want to get up. 

- Five more minutes. - he said in a sleepy tone

- I need to get up. You can turn to the other side to sleep. 

- You are more comfortable. 

- Please. Otherwise, you won't take me home. 

With that, he woke up. It was easy. We watched the movie until the end and later Nate send me home. I told him to walk in, but he denied it. Well, I will see him tomorrow anyway. I walked into my room and sat on the bed. I have to say that today was a good day. I didn't expect miss Rogers to talk with me, but I won't deny that it was nice. I know that she wants to help her son, but I don't understand how me telling him the truth will help. I won't think about this now. Some things are more important. One of them is to make sure that Nate and I will always be friends because I feel that this might change and I don't want that.