Following my parents' steps(SQ:The good girl is changing me)

Chapter fifteen - Dinner with his parents

Skyler's POV:

The things between Blake and me are good. Now he is more relaxed and feels comfortable around my parents and me. I am glad that they like him and understand each other so well. Now, he is not that cold and actually is nice to people. He plays many video games with my brother. They look like best friends. Except for the fact that they have a two-year difference. It's not like this is a problem. Soon I expect both of them to start going out and I to be the third wheel. I won't lie that sometimes I feel like that. When they play video games, I feel isolated. They act like I don't exist. I don't say that I have a problem with this, but I wish that they could let me play with them or at least feel part of their friendship. My brother is stealing my friend. To be honest, I don't mind it at all. Blake can talk with me about everything, but after all, I am a girl. I know that he would want a boy as a friend as well. I am sure that he has talked with dad about some things, but maybe he prefers someone close to his age. I think that he slowly is getting back to his normal life. I mean that three years isolating yourself from people is more than enough. Blake needs to let people in his life again even if it's slowly. I know that he probably still doubts me, but I will make sure that he understands that I won't leave. Not in the way his ex-best friend did. Well, I don't plan to leave at all. 

Today, we'll have guests for dinner. Blake's parents agreed to come home. I think that it's time for us to get to know each other. If I have to be honest, I have never talked much with them. I would like to know more about Blake from them. They can tell me more about why he decided to distance himself from people. It's not like he didn't tell me the story, but I am a girl after all. We like to know even the smallest details. I hope that he won't mind. Of course, I won't ask these questions in front of him. Maybe I have to do it another time. 

I woke up and was surprised to see Blake in my bed. When did she come and why didn't he wake me up? I smiled at him and he returned it. He kept looking at me without saying anything. I wonder what is going on in his mind. Maybe I am there. Yeah, I don't believe this. 

- Can I know when did you come?

- Like ten minutes ago. 

- Why didn't you wake me up?

- Because I didn't want to. You sleep cute. 

Mom and dad have told me the same, but they have never made me blush. I buried my head in the pillow and he started laughing. Don't tell me that he tricked me. I can't believe it. He will see. I took my pillow and hit him in the face. I guess that this made him mad. Blake took the other pillow and hit me. Like that, we started a pillow fight. Usually, girls do this, but he annoyed me. 

- Can we stop?

- You started it? - Blake said

- But you annoyed me. 

- Fine, we can stop. Now, I want food so you have to feed me. 

- No way. You can do this on your own. 

- You are the worst best friend ever. 

- Yeah, I am. Wait, what did you say?

- That you are the worst best friend ever.

- I thought that I am only your friend. 

- Yes, you are my friend. 

- Then why did you say that I am the worst BEST friend. 

- I... I don't know. - he said and I laughed

- It's fine. I don't mind being your best friend. - I said and kissed his cheek, which made him look at me

I don't know why I did it, but I wanted to do something like a thank you gift. I went to get ready and when I was done, both of us walked downstairs for breakfast. Mike was very happy to see Blake and made him sit next to him. Then you say that I am not a third wheel. Later, all of us walked to school. I told mom that I would help her with the dinner when I come back. 

When we arrived at school, Blake and Mike did their handshake and my brother left. I looked at my friend, but he only shrugged his shoulders without saying anything. We took what we need from our lockers and walked to class. Missy and Nicky gave us a look, but we ignored them. I don't want to think about these two. 

On the lunch break, Blake and I went for food. He told me to take a table because he wants to take us food today. I didn't complain and did what he told me. Missy and her girls took the table next to us. I hope that they won't bother us. Soon Nicky and a couple of boys joined them. Maybe they will keep the girls busy. Blake came with our food and we started eating. I noticed the looks but pretended that these people don't exist. My friend gave me a don't worry look and we continued talking. 

- Are you excited about today?

- What is today?

- We have dinner with your parents. 

- Oh, I forgot about that. 

- I know that you didn't. Relax. They won't talk about you. I won't ask anything. 

- You don't have to lie. I know that you want to know more about me. 

- True, but only if you decide to tell me. 

I really want to know more about him, but asking his parents is not the right decision. If Blake wants, he will tell me everything. He knows that I will listen to him. After all, I am his best friend. I still can't believe that he called me like that. I smiled to myself, which made him look at me. 

- Can I know why are you smiling?

- Because of you.

- And what did I do?

- You called me your best friend. 

With that, he nodded his head down, which made me laugh. I sat next to him and hugged him. Blake might not be perfect, but I don't want someone else as my best friend. Now, I don't care will someone look at me. Like every person, I deserve to be happy. Moreover, I haven't done anything to anyone so I don't know why people keep hating me. 

After school, I walked home. I told Blake that I will help my mom with the dinner and won't be able to put all my attention on him. I saw that he wasn't happy, but he didn't say anything. I changed myself into clothes that are more comfortable and walked into the kitchen. Both of my parents were there. If dad doesn't stop distracting mom, we won't have dinner. Sometimes I just like to stay away and watch them. They are so happy. Most of the high school relationships end after graduation, but not theirs. I don't think that they will ever stop loving each other. Even when mom gets old and loses some of her beauty, I know that for dad she always will be the most beautiful woman in the world. 

Soon they noticed me and felt a little bit awkward. I didn't say anything and only chuckled to myself. Dad left and the only people who were here were my mom and me. 

- Can I know from how long are you there?

- Around five minutes. Don't worry, I didn't see anything. 

- It's not your first time doing this. Will you tell me why you are doing it?

- Because I like your relationship. I wish that I had one like yours. 

- Who said that you won't have?

- Well, up to now, I haven't met a boy like my dad.

- What about Blake? He is a boy.

- Yes, but we are just best friends. Nothing else.

- Weren't you only friends?

- That's what I thought before he accidentally called me his best friend in the morning. 

- This is progress for him. 

- Yes, it is. I see that he likes you and dad a lot. 

- Mostly your dad. After all, they are not that different. 

- I know that Blake has told you what really happened that day. 

- He didn't tell me anything. 

- You don't have to lie. 

- And I don't. Your friend didn't tell me. He told your dad. Since you know, why didn't you say anything? 

- Because I didn't know what to say. I lied to you and hid from you the truth. 

- The next time when something like this happens, you will tell us, right?

- Yes, I will. 

Mom and I continued talking, while we were making dinner. Soon I noticed dad looking at us or saying at mom. I only gave him a wink and he understood that he was caught. I love their relationship. It's funny and full of love. I hope that one day I will have the same. While mom was making the salad, I sneaked and went to dad. I told him to go and take my place. I just wanted to see my mom's reaction when she understand that it was not me to who she is talking to. I won't lie that it was funny. 

After an hour everything was done. Soon Blake came with his parents. All of us sat at the table and mom went to bring the salad. I have to say that it looks very good. Except for a great cooker, my mom also makes the food look excellent. I wonder why she isn't a professional cooker. If she was, probably dad was going to be too. How I see they do everything together. 

- Finally, we have time to meet. It's been a while. - dad said

- Yes, it was. Lately, Blake spends a lot of time with your daughter and I wanted to see what magic she has done to him. Now I understood. The magic is you. - Blake's dad said

I looked at him and saw that he was uncomfortable. Probably it's because of his parents. They know him and he is afraid that they might say something personal. Honestly, I don't think that they will do it, but you never know. I excused myself and made Blake follow me. Both of us walked into my room. We sat on the bed and I made him look at me. 

- Will you tell me what is the problem is?

- Why do you think that there is?

- Because you didn't say a single word. 

- I'm sorry. I just feel uncomfortable. I am sure that my parents will talk a lot to me and I don't want that. 

- If you want, I can tell them to don't say anything. 

- No, it's fine. You don't have to do this. 

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am. Now, let's go back. Probably our parents will wonder where we are. 

Both of us walked back to the table. Everyone gave us a look, but I only smiled. He is still the same and that's why I grabbed his hand under the table. I saw a small smile on his face. Maybe I can't fix what has happened in the past, but I hope that I can change his future. Blake deserves to be happy even if it's not with me. I mean that we are only best friends. Nothing else. 

Later mom put on the table the cake, which she made. I think that she cooked all of this food to show how happy she is that Blake's parents are here. They said that the next time, the dinner would be in their house. As see our parents liked each other. Our dads went to the office, while our moms were in the backyard. We have a small garden. It turned out that Blake's mom loves flowers. Mike and Blake went to play video games again and I was left alone. Not for so long. Soon my friend came and took me to play with them. 

- I'm sorry that I left you. 

- It's ok. I'm used to this. 

- And this is my mistake. 

The rest of the night, we spent with Blake and his parents. They were very nice to us. As I said, I didn't ask anything, because I know that if there is something, Blake will tell me. I don't want to look like I don't trust him, because this is not true. He is my best friend and I want to keep him close to me. I know that I can't replace his ex-best friend, but I will try my best to make him happy. The memories will always be in his heart, but we can make new ones, which will be better and more memorable. I want to take care of him just like how my mom took care of dad.