Falling for the nerd

Chapter nineteen - We might be in trouble

Alex's POV:

I didn't expect Elle to tell me that, but for some reason, I am glad about it. During the last week, we have spent a lot of time together and let's just say that I got more comfortable. Well, still only around her. I have to say that Maddie didn't bother me at all and Jasper as well. Maybe he will continue doing it, but he risks losing his girlfriend. From the other side, Elle and I become closer and I think that maybe soon it won't be only a friendship. I hope that I am not right. I don't think that I am ready for this, either her. I mean she has told me about her last relationship and let me tell you that it wasn't something nice. This boy is a jerk. He lost a piece of gold. 

It's the weekend and Elle is at home with me. We are watching a movie, which will finish soon. Later I have no idea what we'll do. It's really hot outside so it will be better if we stay at home or at least for now. We don't have a pool, which we can use so we have to do something else. Moreover, I don't want her to see me almost n***d again. No, thank you. 

- Alex, I want food. What can you offer me? - she chuckled

- What do you want?

- Something sweet with a lot of sugar. 

- Then I have something just for you. I'll be back. 

I walked to the kitchen and took some cookies. Mom bought them yesterday and said that they are good. Well, I'm sure that they won't be like Martha's, but this is what we have. I walked back to the living room, but Elle wasn't there. Where did she go? I heard a noise from my room and went there. She was standing in front of my wardrobe. 

- Um, what are you doing?

- I am picking a baiting suit for you. We are going home to swim. 

- No, we are not. 

- Yes, we are. 

- If you want, you can go. I don't want to. 

- Why? Don't tell me that you can't swim. 

- Of course that I can. 

- Then why don't you want to?

- It's personal. 

- Look, you won't be n***d so stop worrying. I won't tell anyone. 

I didn't say anything and she came right in front of me. I don't know what she is thinking about, but it won't be something good. I can see it in her eyes. She wrapped her hands around my neck and looked at me. I won't lie that this makes me feel uncomfortable. 

- I don't accept a no. You are coming with me. Otherwise, I will keep making you feel nervous and uncomfortable. It's up to you. 

- If I agree, will you leave me in peace?

- I will. 

- Ok, then. I guess that I will come. 

- That's what I want to hear. 

I got what I needed and both of us went to Elle's house. To be honest, I don't want to do this at all, but I have no choice. Elle went to get changed and soon she came back. Oh my, she looks good. I really need to stop checking her out, but sometimes I can't. At least she doesn't mind. We went to the backyard. Why it has to be so hot? I feel like soon I will burn. I looked at Elle, who without thinking jumped in the water. I'm so not doing this. Just like normal people, I sat down and when I get comfortable I will go in. 

- Won't you come in?

- I will, but when I don't feel cold. 

- Don't be such a baby. Come here. I don't want to be alone. 

- I told you that I will come. I don't want to get cold. 

With that, Elle came close, grabbed my hand, and pulled me inside. I swear that I will kill her. The water is cold. Well, only the first five minutes. Then it was normal. This is something else. 

- I told you that the water doesn't bite. 

- I don't know should I thank you or kill you. 

- If you kill me, there is no chance that you can come here again. 

- It's not a big deal anyway. I am here only because of you. 

- And I am very glad to hear that. 

Just like the little kids, we played in the water. At least she is in a good mood. Elle splashed water in my face, which made me start chasing her. I won't let her go just like that. She will see. We were running, if you can call it running, in the pool for probably more than ten minutes. Soon I grabbed her hand and pulled her close. I gave her a tight-back hug from which she can't escape. 

- Let me go. 

- No, I won't. That's what you get. 

- Please Alex. I will do everything. 

- Ok, I will let you go, but if you do this again the next time I won't. 

I let her go and Elle turned around to face me. Both of us were looking at each other without saying a single word. I don't know what is going on, but for some reason I like it. For a moment, I break eye contact, but she didn't. 

- Elle, are you ok? Why are you looking at me like that?

- And how I am looking you?

- I... I don't know. 

I sighed and closed my eyes. That's when I felt it. She kissed me. I was frozen. It took me time, but I manage to kiss her back. Luckily, no one was here to see this. We were staying like that for more than a minute. I have no idea what I am doing, but since she didn't pull out, there is a chance that I am doing something right. Elle put my hands on her waist and hers around my neck, just like at home. I need to catch my breath, but at the same time, I don't want this to end. 

After like five minutes we pulled away and I looked at her. She didn't say anything, but I saw tears in her eyes. I am very confused. Elle was about to walk away, but I stopped her. I grabbed her hand and made her look at me. 

- I'm sorry. 

- For what? You didn't do anything wrong. 

- But I know that you don't like things like that. 

- I have never said that. 

- Aren't you mad at me?

- Why would I be?

- Because I stole your first kiss.

- It better be you than someone like Maddie. - I said chuckling

Elle didn't say anything and just hugged me. I don't think that this will happen again, but I leave my tiny hopes. I won't tell her that I liked this a lot because she might think about something else. 

- Are you ok?

- Yes, I'm fine. 

- Did the memories come back?

- What memories?

- With your first boyfriend.

- He doesn't deserve to be called like that. I still hate him. 

- Maybe you can try to forget him. I know that it's not easy, but you can try. 

- You think that I didn't. Everywhere where I was going there were couples. It made me feel like an i***t. That's why I decide to stop going out for a while. 

- But you can start doing it again. 

- And I did it thanks to you. - she said and looked at me. 

Later we walked back home. Mom and dad will go out tonight so we can have the house for ourselves. Probably we'll watch another movie and eat food as always. I went to change and walked back downstairs to find my mom and Elle talking. I like that they understand each other. 

- It was nice to talk with you, but we have to go. - my mom said

- Angela, where have you put my tie?

- It's in your drawer in the wardrobe. 

After ten minutes, they left and Elle looked at me. I don't like this look. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- It's just that I have never heard your parents’ names. So your mom is Angela. 

- Yes. She is Angela Adams. 

- Is there any chance that your dad is James? 

- Yes, how did you know?

- Alex, I think that we might be in trouble. 

- What do you mean? I don't understand. 

- My parents are Carla and Lewis Baker. 

- Carla and Lewis, oh no...

- Yes. Do you understand what this means?

- That our parents hate each other.

My parents are working in business and Elle's parents too. The problem is that they work in different companies and let's say that they are something like enemies. My parents blame hers that they are stealing their ideas. I don't know the truth and won't take a side. One thing is sure. They should never meet each other. Otherwise, I don't want to know what will happen to us. 

- What we'll do now?

- I don't know. For now, we have to keep them away from each other. 

- Do you think that if they understand about this, something will happen to us?

- I don't want to be the bad guy, but yes. I don't think that they will let us see each other. 

- Don't talk like that. I want to see you. I don't want to lose my friend.

- And you won't. This will never happen. I promise you. 

- Thank you. 

We walked into my room to watch a movie. Elle was still worried and I won't deny that I am too. No one of us was talking about that. Soon she fall asleep. I slightly rubbed her cheek and gave her a small kiss. I think that I get used to it. I don't want to get used to the real kiss. I kept watching her for a while and then fall asleep next to her. 

When we woke up, we had a late dinner with another movie. I have to say that Elle is really quiet. I don't know is she still thinking about our parents or this kiss, but I see that she is worried. I wrapped my hands around her to pull her for a hug and kissed the top of her head. She looked at me and gave me a sad smile. 

- Will you stop worrying? Everything will be fine. 

- Why are you so sure? You know what will happen if they meet each other.

- But they won't, because we won't let them. 

- I don't know. I still think that something might happen. 

- Hey, nothing will happen. I promise you

- Ok. What we'll do now? I don't want another movie. 

- What do you want to do?

- Can we go out for a walk? It's not that dark yet. 

- Yes, sure. 

Both of us walked out and Elle grabbed my hand. I know that she is worried, but maybe this walk will help her to feel better. We went to one park and sat on one bench. Probably because it's late there was no one. We were the only people. I won't lie that like that is better. I love when it's quiet. Both of us stayed there for a while. We got up and were about to go when she grabbed my hand, made to look at her, and kissed me. I felt tears in her eyes. Is it because of me? I don't think so. Yes, I may have never kissed a girl, but I can't be that bad. 

When we pulled apart, I looked at her. 

- Are you sad because of me?

- What? No, I just thought of something. I'm sorry that I did it. 

- It's ok. I guess that I have to get used to that as well. - I chuckled

- If you want we can go home again. Can I sleep at your house?

- You don't need to ask. 

We walked home straight to bed because it was already 11 pm. I don't know when my parents will come home, but now I don't care about this. I wonder what are we now. Friends don't kiss, but I didn't ask her out as well. I won't hide that I liked it, but maybe I shouldn't tell her that. I don't want to give her high hopes. Let's see first how we'll solve our parents' problem. Even if we go out, if they forbid us to see each other, there will be no point in that. I am hoping for the best.