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

Chapter sixteen - Defending my best friend

Blake's POV:

The dinner with my parents wasn't that bad. They didn't talk much about me, which is good. It's not like I mind it, but I don't like when they talk about me or my problems. If I want, I will share them with someone. After all, now I have Skyler and I know that I can count on her. She won't leave me or that's what I hope. If she does it, I will never trust anyone ever again. I don't have to worry about her. Skyler doesn't look like this type of girl. Up to now, she has proved to me many times that I can trust her. I don't know what I did to deserve her, but I am happy that she is my best friend. I may accidentally called her like that, but now I mean it. Moreover, she is the only one that did something for me, except my parents. It's true that I have been pushing people away from me, but she never gave up. Only gave me some time. If I have to be honest, during this break or whatever it was, I have been missing her annoying behavior. I didn't like it, but at least I was talking with someone. Don't tell her that I said that. I will look like the bad boy, no matter that I actually was. Since the beginning. At least now, we are in good relations. Her parents like me as well so I don't have to worry about that. 

I want the weekend to come, but I have to wait. It's not like I have plans. To be honest, I never have. Well, now I have Skyler so she probably will think of something. Otherwise, there is a chance that her brother will call me for video games. I have to say that I like this boy. He might be two years younger, but he looks more mature and I see that he loves Skyler a lot. Otherwise, he wasn't going to talk about her so much. I don't know does she know it, but she is his role model. I see very good parenting here. 

I woke up and was surprised to see Skyler sleeping in my bed. I don't remember inviting her here, neither when she tell me that she would come. Am I missing something? Probably she came in the morning because she is with her clothes for school and her backpack is on the floor. That was one nice surprise. Now I wonder how her dad was reacting when her mom was doing this because I am sure that we are doing the same things as them, or at least most of them. I started playing with her hair and soon she woke up. I smiled at her and she returned it. 

- When did you come?

- Like half an hour ago.

- And you couldn’t wake me up. 

- I didn't want to. You sleep like a newborn baby. 

- I will take this as a compliment. 

- I woke up early and had nothing to do. Luckily, your parents were up. I left one note to mine. 

- Since you are here... - I said and started tickling her

- No, stop! Why are you doing this? I didn't do anything to you. - she said laughing

- Because I am bored. You have to entertain me. 

- Can't I do it in another way? Please. 

I didn't answer and continued tickling her. Somehow, she managed to grab my pillow and hit me in the face. That's a game on. I took the other one and hit her too. Like that, we started a pillow fight. This is our second one and I don't know why, but I enjoy it so much. Soon we decide to stop because otherwise, we'll be late for school. It's not like I want to go, but I am sure that Skyler will make me. Moreover, someone needs to stay behind her if something happens. Let's hope that it won't. 

I went to get ready and when I was done, both of us walked downstairs for breakfast. My parents came as well and we started eating. I looked at Skyler and saw that her face was still red from the fight. I chuckled to myself but didn't say anything, which made her look at me. 

- How is school going? Blake doesn't talk much about it. - mom said

- It's good or at least for me. Your son is attending every class and basically, he is following me everywhere. Luckily, I can go to the bathroom alone. - Skyler said chuckling

- This is what I want to hear. 

- How are you? One bird told me that you liked our garden. 

- One of my favorite flowers is there. 

- I don't know did mom tell you, but actually, the garden was my dad's idea. I don't know why he wanted to have one, but he did and now both with mom are taking care of it. 

- Because he likes to give your mom flowers. - I said

- From where do you know this?

- Your dad has told me. 

- I think that you shouldn't talk so much with him. Otherwise, he will replace me and I will become the fourth wheel. 

- Why fourth?

- My brother, my dad, and you. I don't fit here.

- You don't have to worry about that. I won't leave you alone. You can join the boy's g**g. 

- No, thank you. I am good. 

We talked with my parents for a while and later both of us walked to school. Both of us took what we need from our lockers and Skyler told me to wait for her because she need to go to the bathroom. I didn't like the face, which she had when she came back. There was a piece of paper in her hands, but I couldn't read what it said. She put it in the trash and walked to class, completely ignoring me. I think that she forgot about me. 

- Hello, I am here. 

- What? Sorry, I forgot about you. 

- Yeah, I noticed. Will you tell me what was on that piece of paper?

- Nothing important. 

- It must be since it changed your mood. 

- Just accept that not everyone will like us and that's it. 

- Now, I understand. Someone has said something about us. 

- People will make everything possible to make sure that I won't be happy. 

- But why? You didn't do anything. 

- That doesn't matter. Anyways, I don't want to talk about this. 

Nothing else was said. Missy came with a couple of her girls and gave us a smirk. I bet that she has written whatever it was on that piece of paper. I only hope that she won't do something else. Skyler doesn't deserve it. She is not spoiled, or a b*tch. In fact, she is one very good person who knows how to treat people. 

On the lunch break, Skyler left to ask one teacher a question for our homework and I went to take a table. In the moment I went to the cafeteria, in my mind appeared what happened the last time when I left her alone. I quickly went back inside and found her in front of her locker. I sighed in relief and walked up to her. She gave me a weak smile and I knew that there is a problem. Maybe it's because of what was written. 

- Skyler, will you tell me what is the problem? I don't like watching you like that.

- Like what? I am fine. There is no problem. 

- That's not true. Since you read that note, you are upset. 

- Someone doesn't want our friendship to last and this person will make sure that this will happen. - she said 

I looked at her and saw tears in her eyes. Whoever did this, will pay me. If you ask me, I could go to Missy right now, but I don't have proof that she wrote this note. I pulled Skyler closer and hugged her. I felt how she rested her head on my chest and let a couple of tears roll down. When we pulled away, I carefully wiped them and gave her a smile, which this time she managed to return. 

Both of us were about to go for food when Missy came. I expect Nicky to appear soon. She stopped right in front of us and had her devilish smirk on her face. How much do I want to delete it? 

- Oh, is daddy's girl sad? - she laughed

- Leave her alone Missy. I know that you wrote that note in the morning. 

- What note? I don't know what you are talking about. 

- You do know. I don't understand what is your problem with Skyler. She didn't do anything to you. 

- Why you are so sure? I guess that your friend hasn't told you everything. 

- I won't listen to your lies. 

- So it's a lie that I was the most liked girl in school, but then she came and took everything from me. Why don't you tell him Skyler? He deserves to know the truth. 

- There is nothing that I have to tell him. It's not my fault that people don't like you. 

- Yes, it is. You b*tch came here and took everything for what I was working so hard. Just because of your parents, you receive everything without even moving your finger. 

- That's not true! My parents will never let me have anything just like that. I have to work hard to achieve it. 

- Really? Do you want to know why no one likes you? Do you?

- Because I did something. 

- No. Because you are a spoiled brat. You don't care about anyone and are trying to make everybody like you. No one wants to be around you, because they know that you won't care. You only talk about your parents and how great they are. Some people don't even have families but don't even care. You are heartless and cold. 

Wait a minute! Did Missy lose her parents? I don't understand. 

- I am not like that. Actually, you are. I remember when your parents came to the science fair two years ago to see your project. They were very disappointed in you just because you didn't win. You were second, but they didn't even care. Now, you are doing the same mistakes as them. I would never treat someone badly. 

- Yeah, sure. Keep telling lies. Let's hope that your friend will believe them. 

- Look, I might not know you well, but I won't let you talk sh*t about my best friend. I don't care what your problem with her is, but leave her alone. If something has happened to you, this is not her fault. Actually, it's yours, because Skyler is not responsible for your mistakes. Just because you can't have something, it doesn't mean that you have to hate someone who has it. She is not guilty that your parents don't love you enough. You should put your anger on them not on her because you have no idea how much she is struggling just because of people like you. Remember one thing. I won't let you break her. If something happens to my best friend, you will pay me a very high price and I don't care will you get hurt. 

With that, I grabbed Skyler's hand and both of us went to our next class. There is no time for food. We can eat when we go home. I looked at her and saw a smile on her face. I didn't say anything and sat in my place. Very soon, I received a cheek kiss coming with a hug. If we weren't in school, it was going to be better, but the classroom is empty so I hope that no one saw this. 

- Thank you for defending me. 

- What is wrong with her?

- She has many things with which she has to deal. I don't say that she should treat people like that, but her parents are very cold people. I was close to them only at that science fair two years ago, but they really treated her horribly. 

- Why? What happened? Except that, she didn't win. 

- She finished second, which I think is great. 

- Were you the winner?

- No, I was fifth. The point is that her parents got mad when she didn't win. They made her wear normal clothes for one week. That was her punishment. 

- I can't imagine her wearing clothes like you. She always begs for attention, especially with her looks. 

- Now you understand what this meant for her. 

- This is horrible. No wonder why she is like that. I don't want to say it that way, but I think that she is jealous of your family and the fact that your parents love you so much. 

- Maybe, but I am not the only one. 

- True, but they show it the most. After all, you are like a little kid around your dad. 

- That's not true. 

- Do you want to bet? You own me lunch if I win. Otherwise, I own you one. 

- Ok, deal. 

I quickly send her dad a message and told him to come and take her after school. He asked if there is a problem, but I explained to him that I want to win a bet against his daughter. He laughed when I told him what it is about. Of course, I didn't tell him what happened on the lunch break. Skyler is in good mood so maybe it's good for now if we don't tell her parents.

After our last class, we went to take what we need from our lockers and went out. I saw her dad and he gave me a wink. I am trying not to laugh, but it's impossible. 

- Why are you laughing?

- No reason. By the way, someone is here for you.

- Who?

- Look there. 

- No way. Daddy!

Skylar ran up to him and I started laughing. I guess that she owns me a lunch. I walked up to them and smiled at her. Skyler might be 16 years old, but she is acting like a kid when mister Wright is around. I don't know what they have done when she was little, but I see a strong father-daughter relationship. Not many kids can be proud of that. 

- I guess that you own me a lunch. 

- No, I... you little... dad how could you do that? I thought that you are on my side. 

- And I am. The thing is that your friend is right. 

- I am not acting like a kid around you. - she sad and crossed her in front of her chest

- Said the angry kid. - I said and her dad laughed

- Let's go home for lunch. - he said

Skyler didn't talk with me during the whole ride to her house. She walked to her room without even looking at me. Well, I walked after her and didn't stop bugging her until she stopped being mad at me. We quickly make up, mostly because the things for which we argue are stupid. 

The rest of the day, I spent with Skyler in her house. We watched a couple of movies in the living room and when her parents came to join us, she quickly snuggled in her dad. Both with him laughed but didn't say anything. Of course, for that, she gave us a mad look. On the weekend, Skyler and I are going out for lunch since I won the bet. She wasn't very happy but agreed. I won't make her spend much money. Mostly I wanted to prove my point. There is nothing wrong to love your dad and I like how my best friend is understanding with hers. Both of them make a great duo.