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

Chapter twelve - Spending time with my new friend

Blake's POV:

I told her. I told Skyler everything and she didn't leave. For some reason she got upset. I mean that it's not her fault. Back then, we didn't even know each other. I know that she cares for me and I won't lie that I am happy about it. I already told her the story and why I have been treating her so badly. Luckily, she understood me and never said anything. Skyler is a very good girl. I don't know why people in school don't like her. I have been to her house only once, but it looks like a normal one. I mean that it doesn't look like here live rich people. Everything is simple. To be honest, it looks like my house a bit, but all the things are in a different place. It's visible that they are trying to be normal, but I guess that people will still talk. I know that Skyler doesn't mind them, but it's clear that this is getting her. I think that she doesn't need to change anything and leave people to talk, but I'm not sure that she will do it. Maybe this time I have to help her. She did a lot for me and now I have to return the favor. We are in good relations and I hope that we can keep it this way. She is a great girl and I want to keep her as my friend. Well, if she wants the same. I don't want to force her to do anything. 

It's Friday, which means that this is the last day of school for the week. I have to say that now I don't hate it. Well, I still talk only with Skyler, but it's better than not talking with anyone. She is an amazing person and I know that I can trust her. I still have my doubts, but now they are not that big. She is a girl who is worth keeping so I will try to do that. I don't want to hurt her, because she hasn't done anything to me. I was the bad one. Sometimes, I still can't believe that she accepted my apology and agreed to start from the beginning. Now, I will try to be a better person. 

I woke up and started getting ready. For a long time ago, I wasn't in good mood. I think that I have to thank Skyler for that. When I was done, I went for breakfast. Today we have waffles. I haven't eaten them from I don't even know when. It was a long time ago. Most of the time, I am eating cereal or something ready. I sat at the table and my parents gave me a look. I haven't done anything wrong, I swear. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- We are waiting for you to tell us about your new friend. - mom said

- I have nothing to tell you. 

- Are you sure?

- Yes, positive. We haven't done anything yet. 

- This time will come too. - dad said

- I know, but I don't want to rush. This is still new for me. 

- You are still doubting in her, don't you? - mom asked

- I do. It's not like she will do something, but I can't help myself. 

- Honey, I know that this is hard for you, but you have to forget it and move on. It's not healthy for you to live in the past. Now you have Skyler and I am sure that she will help you. 

- I know. Look, I don't want to talk about this so can you drop it?

- Ok, we won't talk about it. 

After my breakfast, I walked to school. I saw Skyler near her locker and carefully walked behind her. She was looking at her phone when she realized that it get darker. I know that she got scared, but calmed down when she saw that it was me. Am I that scary? Well, I hope not. 

- I didn't mean to scare you. 

- I think that you did, but I forgive you. 

- What are your plans for the afternoon? Well, if you have some. 

- Nothing specific. I was thinking to chill at home. Why are you asking?

- Can I be part of your plans?

- Well, if you want to. I won't lie that I will be very glad if you do it. - she said smiling

- That's what I wanted to hear. 

I pulled her for a hug and felt how she rested her head on my chest. Why this feels so good? Later, we walked to class and sat together. There were a couple of looks, mostly from girls. I don't know what is their problem. Is it wrong for a boy and girl to be friends? For me, this is something normal. 

On the lunch break, we went to eat together. Skyler told me to find a table and she will take food for us. While I was waiting for her, I saw a couple of girls looking at her with smirks. I think that they might do something. How I see Skyler didn't see them. Maybe that is better. She took the food and on her way to our table, I heard some not nice words about her. Luckily, she ignored them. 

- Did the spoiled rich b*tch get broke?

- Daddy cut her off. 

What is their problem? Skyler is the most unproblematic person that I know. I don't understand what they want from her. She sat down and give me my tray with the food. I looked at her, but she gave me her everything is ok look. I know that it's not, but she will never tell me. It's sad, but I think that she is used to this. If my ex-best friend was cruel, I don't know what these girls are. At least he never said a bad word about me. 

- Hey, are you ok?

- Yes, I'm fine. You don't have to worry about me. 

- But what if I want to do it?

With that, she gave me a look coming with a smile. I took my lunch and sat next to her. Skyler looked at me, but I didn't say anything. Instead, I pulled her for a hug and I felt ho she got loose in my hands. She might never admit it, but I know how this makes her feel. We finished our lunch in peace and later walked for the rest of our classes. The same girls from lunch were in our last class. They checked me out, but I ignored them and turned my attention to my friend. I still can't believe that I have one. 

After school, Skyler took me to her house. She said that she wants to take a shower so I need to occupy myself for thirty minutes. I kind of feel uncomfortable so I will just wait for her in the living room. Soon her mom came from one room and came to me.

- Where is Skyler and why you are alone?

- She is taking a shower.

- Come with me, I won't leave you alone. 

- Don't worry, I am good.

- But I don't. I made a cake in the morning and I want you to try it. According to Arron, it's the best one I have ever made, but I don't believe him. 

- Since he says that, it must be true. 

- Yes, but he never says anything bad about me or the way I cook. I need an opinion from another person.

I followed miss Wright to the kitchen. I have to say that it smells really good. She pulled out the cake and gave me a piece. This tastes so good. Her husband is right. It's like eating a cloud. She is a good cooker. 

- Well, what do you think?

- That your husband was right. 

- To understand that you like it.

- Yes. This is very delicious. You are a great cooker. 

- Thank you, sweetie. You deserve another piece. - she said and gave me a new one

- I hope that this is the last one. Otherwise, I won't be able to walk home. - I said and she laughed

Soon mister Wright joined us. I guess that this is their break. I forgot what their job was, but I remember that Skyler said that they work a lot. To be honest, like every boy, I was worried about how her dad will accept me, but I have to say that it was very good. He never asked me many questions or wanted to know something about me. Once he said that I remind him of his old self, which made me wonder what type of person he was when he was my age. 

- Mister Wright, can I ask something?

- Sure, go on. 

- What were you doing when you were my age? Things back then were different. 

- Going to parties, getting drunk, making out with girls. Typical teenage things. 

- But what about miss Wright?

- I didn't know that she exist. I met her in my senior year. 

- Now, I understand. I guess that she did something since you stopped doing all of this.

- She did. Actually, it’s a long story, but the short version is...

- No! You won't tell him anything. 

We turned around and saw Skyler. She was in a t-shirt and shorts. Her hair was still wet. 

- Why not? - her dad asked

- Because when I asked this, you made me read the book. Now, he will do the same. - she said and her parents laughed

- What book? I don't understand. 

- We put our story in a book and just changed the names of the main characters. - her dad said

- That's nice. I guess that it had success. 

- This is our most famous book. Well, mostly teenagers read it. - miss Wright said

- If you want to know something, you have to read the book. 

- You know that I don't read books. 

- Bad for you. Now, let's go and watch something, but first I will take some food. Oh, there is a cake. 

- No, no. Don't take it all. I will cut you some pieces. After all, I want your brother to try it as well. 

- He is never home. 

- Unlike you. - her dad chuckled

- And what? Do you have a problem with that?

- I never said that I have. 

- Good. Now we are going. Bye. - she said and grabbed my hand

Both of us walked into the living room. I have to say that I like her parents. They are funny and understanding. Maybe I shouldn't ask her dad about his past, but he didn't seem to bother. I might not know what has happened between him and his wife when they were young, but I see that this only made their relationship stronger. It's visible that they love each other a lot. I think that Skyler might be jealous, but I am not sure about this. 

- Can I ask you something? I hope that you won't get mad. 

- What?

- Are you jealous of your parents' relationship?

- What? No, I just... um...

- I won't tell anyone. 

- I just want one to find someone like dad. He loves mom a lot and takes care of her. 

- Yeah, it's kind of visible. 

- Anyways. What do you want us to watch?

- Whatever it is. Your choice. 

- Ok, then. 

Soon her parents came. They looked at us with a smile, but I think that there will be something else. They sat next to us and her dad took a piece of the cake. 

- Hey, that's mine. 

- Sharing is caring. - her dad said

- What are you doing here?

- We decide to take a break and join you. Do you mind?

- As long as you don't eat from my cake. 

- Don't worry, I can make another one. - her mom said

In the moment the movie started, Skyler snuggled in her dad. I shouldn't be surprised. I won't lie that I feel a little bit awkward now. I mean, I don't know what to do. It looks like I am the odd one. Very soon, I became Skyler's new cuddle buddy. It felt weird at the beginning, but later it was nice. I didn't say anything and only held her tight. At the end of the movie, she fall asleep. I looked at mister Wright and saw that his wife was asleep as well. Only we left.

- You have to get used to it. - he said

- What do you mean?

- She will fall asleep in many different and weird positions. Even on top of you. Once, when Skyler was little, she put her legs on my shoulders and her head was upside down. I don't know how she fall asleep like that, but she did. 

- I hope that she won't do that. 

- You never know. I'm telling you this so you can be prepared. 

- Thanks, I appreciate it. 

- Her mom was the same and until today, she keeps doing this. Skyler is like a mini version of Chloe. 

- To understand that they look alike. 

- A lot. I mean by manners. I don't think that Skyler realizes it yet, but she cares about people as much as her mom. When we met, Chloe took care of me. Now, my daughter is doing the same with you. 

- But why? I didn't make her. 

- You don't need to. Even she doesn't know why, but she does it. 

- I guess that I have to get used to that as well. 

- Yes, you do. 

I kept talking with mister Wright. He didn't tell me anything about his past, but I assume that things back then were different, or at least something has happened. Later Skyler and her mom woke up. Miss Wright went to make dinner with her husband. They invited me to stay and I knew that I have to accept. Skyler won't let me go and to be honest, I like being around her. She is nice to me, the same as her parents. I feel good talking with them. We talked during the whole dinner. They asked me questions about school and if everything ok. I don't know why they care, but I am happy that they do. I guess that Skyler took this from them. As long as she is with me, I will be ok.