In love with a bad neighbor

Chapter five - He stole my first kiss

Emma's POV:

I can't stand him anymore. Ricky Campbell is the worst human being ever. I tried to stay away from him as much as possible, but somehow he always finds where I am. I don't know what else to do to get rid of him. Sometimes I wish that he was normal. I don't understand why all rich people are so mean and want to have everything. The world doesn't belong to them. This has to be a joke. They think that because they have money, everyone will do what they want. Well, I won't do it. No matter how many things Ricky can promise that he will do for me, I will never date him. I prefer to be poor, but happy, instead of the opposite. Money doesn't buy happiness, and I think that it's time for him to understand it. Let's hope that my mom will understand the truth soon. She has been doing this for almost half a year, but his parents didn't offer her anything. I am starting to think that they will never do it. To be honest, I don't know what miss and mister Campbell are waiting for. My parents are loyal, and you can trust them. I might have said many things about my mom lately, but it was only because she set me with Ricky. I love my mom and I think that she deserved better than his parents. I hope that she will get what she wants soon.

I can't wait for the summer vacation to end. That way I can get rid of Ricky, even if it's for half a day. Luckily, we don't study in the same school. It's not like his parents will let him into a public school. This jerk needs to be with the other rich kids in a private one. If I have to be honest, that is better. It's enough that I see him every day. I don't need to be in the same school or even class with him. If this happens, all my chances to have a normal life or friends will be gone. I won't let this happen.

I woke up and went into the bathroom. When I was done, I got changed and sat near the window. Wait a minute! Did I see the door opening? No one lives in the house. This family moved more than five months ago. Maybe I am starting to imagine things. The house is empty, and there is no one inside. This jerk made me go crazy. I walked downstairs to see my parents. As always, my mom was cooking. I guess that they will be here again.

- Hey mom, what are you cooking?

- Some chicken for lunch.

- To understand that we'll have guests.

- Only Ricky. He said that he wanted to see you.

- It's not like I want.

- Be nice. This boy is trying everything to get your attention.

- I never made him do that. To be honest, I will be happy if he is gone.

- Emma, we don't talk like that to people.

- But I do. - I said and walked away

- Where are you going?

- It doesn't matter.

I want to get out of this house. Why does he always have to be here? I didn't invite him. I took my things and walked out. I have no idea where I am going, and I don't care. Even the thought of him is making me mad. I crossed the street and went to the other side. As I was walking, someone grabbed my hand.

- Hey, what the...?

Before I could finish, he kissed me. Why the heck did he do that? Moreover, I don't even know who he is. How dare he steal my first kiss? I was keeping it for someone more special than him. One thing is sure. He is good. I bet that I am not the first one. I wanted to pull away, but I couldn't. I can't make out with random boys, but he tastes like heaven. I have never kissed anyone and didn't expect that my first time would be so good. I was pinned to a tree but kept kissing him. I know that I will regret it, but I don't want to stop. Soon he pulled away and I slapped him.

- What was that for?

- Why did you kiss me?

- Why can't I?

- No one gave you the right to steal my first kiss.

- Wait a minute! Are you a virgin?

- How do you think?

- Well, I don't mind.

- But I do. You can't kiss random girls.

- You are not the first, neither will be the last one, so calm down.

- I'm not going to...

Sh*t! If Ricky sees me here, he will tell my mom, and I will be grounded. I need to hide somewhere, but where? This boy won't help me for sure. Damn it! I knew that this was not right. Why for once I don't listen to my brain?

- What's wrong? Out of nowhere, you went into panic mode.

- I have to go.

- Why? What is going on?

- Let me go.

- Not until you tell me.

- You see this boy over there. If he sees me here with you, he will tell my mom, and I will be grounded for life.

- Is this your brother?

- No.

- Your boyfriend.

- Hell no. Just let me go. Otherwise, you won't see me again.

- Why do you care if he sees us?

- You don't understand. Now, let me go.

- Not until you tell me everything.

- Damn it!

- Well, if you want, I can call him. I'm sure that he will see you.

- No, please don't do it.

- It's your choice.

- Fine. If you help me hide somewhere, I will tell you everything.

- You promise.

- Yes, I do. Now, help me.

He grabbed my hand, and we started running until we walked into a house. When I looked around, memories started to come into my head. I know this house. I have been here so many times. I looked at the boy next to me, and he winked at me.

- This house...

- What? I live here.

- What? So your parents bought their house.

- I don't understand.

- I know the family who owned the house before you. They were very nice to me. I used to play a lot with their son. Back then, he was only 8 years old.

- Well, now I live here. I guess that we'll be neighbors.

- This is what it looks like.

- By the way, I am Vince.

- I'm Emma.

- Let's go upstairs so you can tell me your story. Otherwise, my parents will make me help them with the boxes, and I won't do it.

- There is nothing wrong with helping someone.

- Yes, but I am still mad at them for moving us here.

- Maybe they had a reason.

- They do, but it wasn't the best one. I don't want to talk about this.

Both of us walked upstairs. The room of little Billy is now his room. I used to spend hours there playing with him. This family was a life savior. I sat on the bed, and Vince sat next to me. I'm not sure I should tell him everything, because I just met him, but I feel like he won't leave me in peace if I don't do it.

- Now I want you to spill the tea. Who is this boy, and why are you scared of him?

- I am not scared of him. So... my parents are dedicated to business, or to say, my mom. The parents of this boy are the richest businessmen in town.

- Ok and... - he said and started playing with my hair

- What are you doing?

- Nothing.

- Will you stop?

- Let me get comfortable.

Vince lifted me and put me on his lap. He is doing too many things which he shouldn't. The strangest thing is that I don't mind. If Ricky had done this, I would probably have slapped him.

- Do you do this with every girl?

- Finish the story.

- Fine. My mom wants to work with these people, and she thought that it would be a good idea if I dated their son. In the beginning, I didn't know him well and decided to give him a chance. Well, he didn't use it. Ricky is the worst human being ever. He is so annoying and never stays away from me. Like something sticky that you can't remove. If I do something bad, I will be grounded, which means that Ricky has to be at home. My mom knows that I can't stand him, and that is why she is inviting him here. Ricky knows that she will believe everything that he says, so I have to be a good girl. Otherwise, I have to spend more time with this jerk.

I finished my story and looked at Vince. He looked upset. Did I say something? I don't want to say anything bad, but he looks like he will start crying. I don't understand what happened. He wanted to hear the story, and I told it to him.

- Hey, are you ok? What happened?

- Your mom is forcing you to date this boy.

- I wouldn't say force, but yes. Why?

- This is horrible.

- It's fine. I'm used to this. Don't be sad.

- I will get better if you kiss me.

- I can't do that. We don't even know each other.

- Only one. Please.

- You won't give up, will you?

- No, I won't.

- In that case...

Before I could finish, he kissed me. I know that this is wrong, but I can't stop. I don't want to do it. This might be my first time kissing someone, but it makes me feel good. As I said, this boy tastes like heaven. Most importantly, he makes me forget about Ricky and all the problems which I have. Soon, my phone started to ring, and I saw that it was my mom. I ignored her and turned my attention back to him. It's better if I go home.

- I have to go home.

- Can't you stay a little longer? No one knows that you are here.

I didn't say anything and turned off my phone. Now, they don't know where I am. If you ask me, I can stay with him the whole day, but soon or not, I have to go home. Well, I can stay here for a while. I didn't say anything and snuggled into him. For a second, I forgot that I was sitting on his lap.

- Hey, everything will be ok. - he said and kissed me

- I know, but I wonder when.

- Well, if you spend more time with me, I will make sure that you are in a good mood.

- I'm sure you will. - I said, chuckling

- You need to kick this boy's a*s.

- It's not like I haven't tried. Look, I feel good staying here, but I have to go.

- Fine. I hope that I will see you soon.

- You will.

I walked home to face my angry mom and Ricky. I didn't say anything, walked into my room, and locked the door. As always, I sat near the window and looked in front of me. Now, I can see Vince every day.

- Hey!

- Emma!

- I told you that you would see me soon.

- I didn't think that it would be so soon.

- Aren't you happy?

- I am. Very happy.

The rest of the day, I spent in my room. I might have met Vince today, but he made my day better. Well, maybe except for the kissing. I have to admit that he is good. I didn't like it when he told me that I wouldn't be the last one, but he can do what he wants. He is not my friend or boyfriend. We don't even know each other so well. I wish that I could repeat this day. For the first time in months, I was happy. Vince didn't do many things for me, but it was enough. This is not how I expected my first kiss to be, but I feel like it couldn't be better. I'm happy that it wasn't with Ricky. Maybe it's not bad that we have new neighbors. I feel like Vince and I will have a lot of fun together. Let's see what will happen between us.