In love with a bad neighbor

Chapter twenty - Messing around

Vince's POV:

Emma still hasn't told me what is going on with her, but I didn't ask either. When she feels ready, she will do it. Until then, I can try to make her feel better. It's not like I am good at this, but I can try. I hope that it will work. Sometimes I think that we spend too much time together, but as I see, she is not complaining. As I have said before, I have my benefits from that. I wonder when we'll get caught. As much as I don't want this to happen, I feel like one day it will. Let's hope that it won't be soon. I still want to hang out with Emma and I don't think that I am ready to let her go. We are not dating, but part of me wishes that we did. The thing is that I am not good for her. I have the feeling that I might cheat on her or just hurt her. Something which she doesn't deserve. Emma has already been through many things, and I am the last one she needs. Moreover, she thinks that I am a good boy, so I don't want to disappoint her. I don't know why she trusts me so much. I haven't done anything to prove this to her. Maybe I have done something, but I don't know what. It's not like she will tell me. If she feels happy this way, I will try not to mess up. Her being mad at me is the last thing that I want. Somehow, Emma became important to me, and I don't want to lose my relations with her. Even if we are only friends. Well, friends with benefits.

I woke up and went to the window as usual. Emma was sleeping, but her window was open. Maybe her mom did that. In that case, I can use the chance to see her. I went to the bathroom to get ready and later changed my clothes. I am in a good mood today, so I might wear something, not that dark. It's not like this will change me or anything like that. Just the colors in which my clothes are, represent my current mood. When I was done, I walked into Emma's room.

Usually, I am not from these types of people, but I will say it. Emma sleeps cutely. I locked her door and carefully laid on her bed. I hope that she won't wake up. I started playing with her hair and saw a smile on her face. I wonder what she is dreaming about. Probably it's not me. Well, I would love it if I were in her dream, but maybe there are more important things for her than just a boy. To be honest, I have never asked her for this. Soon she opened her eyes and looked at me. I smiled at her and she snuggled. At least this time she didn't get scared.

- Good morning.

- Thank you for the visitation.

- Can I know what you were dreaming about?

- Why?

- Because I saw a smile on your face.

- I was dreaming about a boy.

- Oh, really?

I won't lie that I got a bit disappointed. Maybe the idea of a perfect boyfriend has nothing to do with me. I will never be able to make one girl happy if I don't change something or many things in myself.

- His name is Vince. He saved me from the villain named Ricky.

- Ok, now you are lying.

- Yes, I am. - she said, laughing

- Why?

- Because the smile was for you. I wasn't dreaming. I just felt something on me and thought that it had to be you. No one else will do that. My parents won't do it for sure.

- Ok, you caught me. Can I get a treat?

- Um... maybe.

- I'll take this as a yes. - I said and kissed her

I like to have a positive start to my day. If I have to be honest, I have had this since I came here. Who knew that the first girl I would kiss here would be the one to who I would stick? Well, I won't lie that I like this. Soon Emma rolled up so she could be on top. I thought that she would continue, but no. She only rested her head on my chest.

- Is there a problem?

- No, why?

- Because you stopped.

- Well, I like to do other things as well. Not only making out with you. - she said, chuckling

- Which is sad.

- Why?

- Because I like that.

- Then you have to do something else. I have to get ready for school.

- Fine. Can I at least stay here until you are ready?

- Sure, but when I go to breakfast, I want you out of here.

- Yes, boss.

- Very funny.

Soon Emma was done. I thought that she would get dressed in front of me, but no. One day this might happen as well. For now, we'll keep it to the private side. I won't lie that I would love to see what she is hiding under the clothes, but I won't pressure her. Moreover, I don't think that she is ready for that. She went for breakfast, and I went back into my room.

Later, I waited for her at the usual place. I have to admit that sometimes this irritates me. I don't want to hide anymore, but at the same time, I don't want to stop seeing Emma. Why is her life complicated? For the first time, I like a girl and now, I can't have her. Well, I mean like her as a friend. I'm not sure if I like her the other way. Even if I do, I don't see us happening. I am not rich or have good manners. Let's say that I am not Ricky. Emma doesn't have a problem with that, but her mom will. Why can't this woman understand that her daughter is old enough to take decisions by herself? An 18-year-old person is not a kid. I'm glad that my parents don't care that much about me. Only if I get in trouble, I will get the usual lectures. Luckily, since I came here, this hasn't happened. Maybe I should thank Emma for that.

- Can we stop hiding?

- What?

- What you heard. I am getting tired.

- I know, but I can't tell my mom. The chances of her forbidding me to see you are very high. I don't want this to happen. Not now.

- I understand, but we are not doing anything illegal. What's wrong with having a friend with benefits?

- Nothing, but I know how she will react to this.

- Ok, we'll keep hiding.

- Look, I'm sorry. I just don't want her to get mad at you. I promise to make it up to you.

- Thanks, but you don't have to.

Both of us walked to school. Let the boring school day begin. I swear that nothing interesting happens there. I wish that at least here I don't have to hide. The whole day we didn't do anything interesting or fun. Later, we walked home. I invited Emma home since her parents are at work. No one will see her. I told her to go straight into my room. My parents are at work as well, so there is no one at home. Since we don't have enough fun, I decided to tease her a little bit. On purpose, I pretend to be sleeping shirtless. She won't fall for that, but I know how it will make her feel.

- Vince, I know that you are not sleeping.

No answer. I want to see what she will do. I have something in mind, but I will keep it for later.

- Why did you invite me here if you were going to ignore me?

I know that she will do it. I only need her to come close. Nothing else. Please come here.

- You know what? I am going home.

No! I didn't want this to happen. I need to stop her. Emma can't go home. She was about to open the door and go out, but I quickly grabbed her hand and made her sit on my lap. She gave me a mad look, but I covered it with a kiss.

- I'm sorry. I expected you to do something else and that is why I didn't do anything.

- What did you expect?

- I know your reaction when you see me shirtless.

With that, her cheeks turned bright red. After all, I know her. I didn't say anything and only laughed. This didn't make it better. I kissed her cheek. She gave me a shy look, and I only smiled. I ran my finger around her body and saw that she shivered. Like that, I started tickling her. Emma didn't stop laughing. Soon she kicked me and ran away from the room. Oh, no. I won't let her go away like that. I ran after her and quickly caught her in the middle of the living room. She tried to escape, but without result.

- Let me go!

- No! You will stay with me.

- Why? Don't be like Ricky.

I won't lie that this hurt me a little. Does she really think that I am like this jerk? I let her go and walked back into my room. I might be many things, but I don't want to be compared with him. After all, I haven't done anything to Emma. Except for playing some games with her, but she is not complaining. She came into the room and sat next to me on the bed.

- Hey, what happened?

- It's like you don't know.

- Because I don't.

- Do you really think that I am like Ricky? From all the people, you had to compare me with this i***t.

- Don't tell me that you took this seriously. I said it only so you could let me go. Vince, you are a million times better than him. Hey, I like you, not Ricky. Otherwise, I wasn't going to be here.

- Ok, but never say this again.

- I promise. Now, I want to chill, so please don't tickle me.

- I won't tickle you. If you want, we can watch a movie.

- Can't we just lay down? I'm not in the mood for anything else.

- I'll do whatever you want.

- Thank you. - she said and kissed my cheek

- I won't get mad at you if you do this again.

- And if I don't.

- You better do it.

- Fine, but you own me. A lot.

- If you want, I can start now.

- Well... I won't mind.

Nothing else was said. To be honest, I would do this every day, but I can't. At least I can enjoy this moment. We made out for a while, and later Emma wanted to take a nap. I think that this became one of her favorite things. It's not like I mind. I like it when she snuggles into me. It's comfy.

After some time, mom came to wake me up. I looked at my phone and saw that two hours had passed.

- Will you wake Emma? She can stay for dinner if she wants.

- I will.

I woke Emma, but as always, she denied the dinner. I wish that she wasn't so afraid of her mom. It's understandable that she wants to save our friendship, but I want to spend more time with her without any fears. I sent her to the front door and went to have dinner.

The rest of the day, I spent in my room. From time to time, I was talking with Emma. I wanted to go to her room, but her dad decided to come in. I quickly hid. I don't think that she has told him about me. I was able to hear their conversation and I have to say that I am happy to hear that at least one of her parents is on her side. Emma has told me that if she tells her dad, her mom will understand as well. Said simply, she will make him tell her what my neighbor is hiding, and then it's game over for us. I believe that Emma's dad can help us, but it's better if we keep hiding. After all, I don't want to lose her. I'm not ready for that.