Perfect girlfriend

Chapter eight - My date

Jayden's POV:

The school dances are this Friday. I still don't have a date. The thing is that I want to ask one girl. She might not accept. Let's say that I haven't seen her coming to events like this. I need another option, but I want to go with her. I will gladly miss them. Well, this is not an option for me. Maybe I can make something to which she can't say no. The problem is that I have no idea what this thing should be. I have never put so much effort into a girl. It's not like I have asked girls out. Also, this will be for one night. Then she will be single again. Honestly, I would love to go on a date with her. I have the feeling that she'll deny it. That's why patience is the key. I have no problem waiting, but I don't want to do it forever. I can ask her if she agrees to come to the dances with me. Not in front of everyone, of course. I can ask my parents for advice, but they will want to know who she is. I have no problem telling them, but she might not accept. It's not a lie that I would love it if we were dating. I like spending time with her. That only will make it better. It will be like a dream. Then I have to wake up. She is a special girl, but no one knows about this. For some reason, people look at her differently. As if she is the bad one in the story. I don't think that she has done anything that bad. After all, she is a good girl. Layla. All this time, I was talking about her. She is the one with who I want to be. Well, only if she wants the same. I don't want to force her to do anything. I hope that one day, she will be mine.

Currently, I am in school. I have English with Evan. Most of our classes are the same. I wish that I could say the same about Layla. I would love to have her in my classes. Well, she can't be all the time with me. Three days left until the dances, and I haven't asked anyone. I better step on my game and make a move. If Layla says no, I will have enough time to ask someone else. It's not like I want this to happen.

After this class, I walked to my locker. I wrote a note for Layla. Let's say that I want to ask her privately. Also, it's visible that she doesn't like attention. For some reason, people keep looking at her. I don't know if something has happened, but it's not nice. I wrote that I wanted to meet her during the lunch break at the field. We don't have practice or any meetings, so no one should be there. Well, except for Layla and me. I carefully put the note in her locker and walked back to mine. Soon, Evan came.

- Well, did you invite someone?

- Kind of, yes.

- What does this mean?

- I am waiting for her response.

- When will you know?

- During the lunch break.

- Good for you. What if she says no?

- Then I have to ask someone else. It's not like I want to.

- We are talking about Layla, aren't we?

- Yes. I want to go with her.

- Good luck, then. She is hard to get.

- But not impossible.

- Tell me if she says yes.

- I will.

- Ok, I have to go to class now. See you later.

- Bye, man.

I looked up and saw that Layla was reading the note. I didn't write my name. Honestly, she might not come, but I hope that she does. She looked at me, and I smiled. Later, I walked to my class.

On the lunch break, I walked to the field. As I expected, there was no one. Can someone tell me why I am nervous? It's not like I haven't talked with girls before. I have the feeling that she will reject me. Something that I don't want to happen. I need to be more positive. What if she accepts? Well, that would be amazing. After all, I wanted to go with her. Let's hope that she will say yes. I looked up and saw Layla coming. I guess that she decided to risk it. She looked at me and smiled.

- Hey, what are you doing here?

- Waiting for you to come.

- Wait, was the note from you?

- Maybe.

- Why didn't you come to tell me?

- Because this way, it's funnier.

- Whatever. For what do you want us to talk?

- I want to ask you something. This time, I am serious. No jokes.

- Ok, go on.

- Will you be my date for the dances this Friday?

- What?

- I want to go with you.

- Are you sure? I think that you hit your head somewhere.

- No, I didn't. Well, what do you say?

- Honestly, I don't know. I didn't plan to come.

- I understand.

- Look, it's not because of you. Being surrounded by many people is not something I like.

- I would love to miss them, but I can't.

- I'm sure that you will find the perfect girl.

- So this is a no.

- I'm sorry, but I can't do it.

- It's ok. I didn't expect you to accept.

- What do you mean?

- That I was sure that you would say no.

- If you want, we can go out this afternoon. I have nothing to do.

- Thanks, but I'm busy today. Maybe another day.

- Sure, no problem.

- Hey, are you ok? Why did you get upset?

- Because I didn't want to disappoint you.

- You didn't disappoint me. It's not the end of the world. We can go somewhere else. Not today.

- Are you mad at me?

- No, and I never will be.

- Why?

- Because you are a good person. I know that you won't hurt anyone.

- I'm sorry.

- It's ok. Don't think about it.

Layla and I spent the whole lunch break together. I won't lie that I got a bit upset when she said no, but seeing her upset made me feel worse. I know this is not her thing, and I have to respect that. Later, we walked for the rest of our classes. Evan was in my last one. I haven't told him about Layla.

- What did she say?

- What I expected.

- Did she say no?

- Yes.

- I'm sorry. I know how much you want to go with her.

- I'll ask someone else.

- Who?

- I don't know. Maybe I can go alone.

- You know that this can't happen. You need a date.

- Honestly, I don't even want to go.

- You don't have a choice.

- I know. Sometimes I hate that I am part of the team.

- I'm sure that there will be a cheerleader for you.

- Yeah, I don't want any of them.

- Because you want Layla.

- Not only that. Let's say that they are not my type.

- Then what is your type?

- People who look at what's inside.

- Good luck with that.

After school, I walked home. I went into my room and started with my homework. I want to forget about today. Who does it have to hurt so much? It's just a rejection. I wouldn't care so much if it had been from someone else. Layla is a different story. I wanted to go with her, but I guess she didn't want to go with me. It took me two hours, but I finished my work. I was supposed to meet with the team today, but some boys couldn't come. That means that I have a free afternoon. I can call Layla, but she probably made plans.

I stayed in my room until dinnertime. My parents came back from work. Mom made dinner. Honestly, I don't even want to eat. I want to stop thinking about her, but I can't.

- Honey, dinner is ready? Will you come?

- Thanks, but I'm not hungry.

- Why? Did something happen?

- I don't want to talk about this.

- As your mom, I need to know if my son has a problem. Now tell me what happened.

- I got rejected.

- So? That has happened to you before. Why is it now different?

- Because I like the girl.

- I see. I'm sure that if you are honest with her and tell her how you feel, she will change her mind.

- No, the thing is that she doesn't like going to dances. She has no problem going out with me. Well, as friends.

- I think that you are worrying too much. Many girls go to your school. One of them will agree to come with you.

- I know, but I wanted to go with her.

- Can I know her name?

- Of who?

- The special girl.

- It doesn't matter.

- It does since it makes you feel this way.

- Layla.

- Nice name. I suggest you talk to her.

- I will. One day.

- Don't wait too much. It might get late.

- We'll see.

- Come on. Let's go for dinner.

- I'm not hungry.

- I don't care. I am your mom, and you will listen to me.

- Fine. It's not like I have a choice.

Mom and I walked to the kitchen. Dad was already at the table, waiting for us. She put food on our plates, and we started eating. As I said, I'm not hungry. Most of the time, I was playing with the food. I looked at my phone and saw that I had a message from Layla. I won't lie that this doesn't make me feel better.

Hey, do you want us to go out later? Around 9 pm?

Yes, sure. I would love to.

- Is there a problem? - dad asked

- No. I have to go out later.

- So late?

- I already said yes.

- It's Layla, right? - mom asked

- Who is Layla?

- The girl for who your son got depressed. - she said, chuckling

- It's not funny.

- Jayden, there are many girls. If she doesn't like you, find someone else.

- This is not the case, but whatever. I don't want to talk about this.

At 8:30 pm, I walked out of my house. Layla wanted us to meet in front of one coffee shop. It's closed now, but she said it wasn't far from her house. When I arrived, my friend was already there. It's not a lie that Layla looks good. She came closer and hugged me. Believe it or not, I don't want to let her go. The thing is that I have to do it.

- I'm glad that you came.

- How could I say no?

- I wanted to apologize for today.

- Why? You didn't do anything.

- Yes, but I don't like when you are upset.

- I wasn't upset. Also, I still will go.

- Did you ask someone else?

- No. I don't know with who I want to go. I can go alone, but this can't happen.

- Why? You can do whatever you want.

- Not exactly. After all, I am part of the team. I can't be alone.

- I will never be able to understand the boys.

- Let's not talk about this. Where do you want us to go?

- I was thinking about a little walk. Then, if you want, you can send me home.

- I would love to do it.

- Great. Let's go now.

Layla and I were walking and talking. Honestly, I feel a bit better now. After all, I am with her. I won't lie that I will like it if she changes her mind and comes to the dances with me. Well, I know that she won't do it. What I can do is, enjoy the fact that she is here with me. If this can happen every day, I will be the happiest boy in the world. For that, I need to make her my girlfriend. Otherwise, she might think about something else.

- I think that you have to do what you want. Not what your team does.

- I know, but we all do it.

- Why? There is nothing wrong with doing something different.

- It's not that easy.

- If you say so.

- Let's take you home now. It's getting late. I don't want your parents to worry about you.

- It's ok. I told them that I would be with a friend.

- Maybe, but we have school tomorrow.

- I know. Sometimes, I don't want to go.

- But you have to.

- Yes, I do.

After around half an hour, we were in front of Layla's house. It looked big and spacious. Well, at least on the outside. I want to spend more time with her, but I don't have the chance.

- I like spending time with you.

- Thanks, me too.

- Will I see you tomorrow?

- In school, for sure.

- It's better than nothing.

- I have to go now.

- Sad but true.

- Do you want a goodbye hug?

- I would love to receive one from you.

- Here you go. - she said and hugged me

- Thank you.

- Goodnight and sweet dreams.

- To you too. Bye, Layla.

- Bye. Jayden.

I am crazy about this girl. Even the little things make me feel good. I don't know what she did to me, but I have changed. Layla might not come to the dances, but I will still ask her out. The question is when. I have time, but I don't want to wait. I like her, and I want to show it to her. Let's hope that she will accept. I don't want to get rejected again. The reason why I didn't tell her how I felt was that she would feel bad. When she is upset is not something I like. Maybe I have to be patient with her. I hope that she will be my girlfriend. That is all that I want.