Perfect girlfriend

Chapter sixteen - You are perfect

Jayden's POV:

Finally, Layla told me the truth. I won't lie about I feel sorry for her. It's not what I expected, but I don't care. I can't believe she thought that I would break up with her. Honestly, I understand her, but she won't get rid of me. I love my girlfriend the way she is. It doesn't matter if she is fat or skinny. Her personality is what made me date her. Now more than ever, I have to tell her how beautiful she is. I know my girl has insecurities, and I hope I can make her feel better. She should feel appreciated even if I am not the perfect boyfriend. So now I know what all the looks on her in school were. If I have to be honest, I have heard some things about her but refused to believe them. Also, I wanted her to tell me. I want to help Layla with all that I can. I will do everything for her. The problem is that she will still feel insecure about herself. It's hard to appreciate yourself when everyone hates you, but she looks great. I think that my girl needs to stop hiding behind clothes and be proud of who she is. Not many girls can look like that. I know that she has a disease, but I will always like her the way she is. I need to compliment her more often. She might get annoyed with me, but I don't care. I want her to know how I feel about all of this. The dinner was two days ago, but my parents never said anything about Layla. It looked like they liked her. Maybe it was only a cover. I have to talk with them. My girlfriend might not be perfect, but no one is. I like her the way she is. No one can tell me if I have to be with her or not. I hope that I can make her feel more confident about herself. It's time for her to stop hiding.

Another school day. I have practice, but I want to spend the day with Layla. Well, I can go to see her today. I feel like, after that dinner, I want to spend more and more time with her. I'm not obsessed with her, but I want to be with her. Let's hope that she won't get annoyed. After all, I don't want her to feel obligated to be only with me.

I woke up and checked my phone. It was too early for school. I won't fall asleep again, so I better get ready. When I got dressed, I went into the kitchen. I don't know if I want to have breakfast at home or with Layla. Well, I can eat at home and then go to see her. Soon mom came. I want to talk with her, but at the same time, I don't want to offend her. The truth has to come out. Now or never.

- Hey, mom.

- Hey, you woke up early.

- Yes, I did.

- Are you ok?

- I need to talk with you about something.

- Ok, what is it?

- Since that dinner, you have never said anything about Layla. Do you like her?

- She is not a bad girl.

- Look, I know she has a problem, but I don't care. I love her, and it doesn't matter to me if you like her or not. She is perfect and looks great. - I said, and mom chuckled

- We never said anything because there was no need to do it. Since you like Layla, we like her too. All we want is for you to be happy.

- I am. Thanks, mom.

- You're welcome.

- Can I go and see her?

- Now? Isn't it too early?

- Well, soon she has to wake up.

- If you want, you can go. I think that Layla will be happy to see you.

- I know. I will go now. See you later, mom.

- Bye, and don't annoy her.

- I can't promise.

I grabbed my things and walked to Layla's house. I knocked on the door, and mister Martin opened it and let me in. I'm glad that they liked me. It's not like I am a bad guy, but all the parents are worried.

- She is upstairs in her room.

- Thank you, sir.

I walked into Layla's room and saw her sitting on the bed. The moment she saw me, she quickly coved herself with the quilt. I think that she needs to stop doing this. After all, she told me everything.

- You don't have to cover yourself anymore.

- It's a habit.

- Bad habit. - I said, chuckling

- What are you doing here?

- I woke up early and decided to see you. Do you mind?

- No, I'm glad that you are here.

- I think that you can start dressing the way you want.

- Um, I do this every day.

- Are you sure?

- Yes.

- You are perfect. Also, you don't have to hide behind clothes.

- I don't do that. - Layla said and nodded her head

- You can't lie to me.

- I'm not lying.

I didn't say anything, lifted her head, and kissed her. She needs to understand that I like her the way she is. Layla is a great girl. I'm sure that her parents are proud of her. She wanted to pull away, but I didn't let her. I want to enjoy this moment for a while. Who knows when will be my next one? In school, I can't do anything. I would love to tell everyone we are dating, but I want to respect her decision. I know how Layla feels about that. Also. I don't want people to come at her. It's enough that she receives comments every day. Honestly, I don't know how she can deal with this. In her place, I wouldn't survive. I don't even know why people hate her so much. Soon I pulled away and looked at her. Layla's cheeks were bright red. I couldn't resist and kissed one of them. It's better if I let her go. Otherwise, she won't eat breakfast.

- You are free to go.

- Thank you.

- I'll wait for you downstairs.

- If you want, you can stay here.

- Thanks, but there is something called privacy. I respect that.

- Ok, I'll come after five minutes.

I walked into the kitchen to wait for her. Meanwhile, I talked with her dad. He told me some things about Layla. According to him, she started hiding her body when she became skinny. I know that sometimes people are mean, but I think that she has to be herself. People who hate her are only jealous of how perfect she is. From the day I saw her, I knew that she was different. She has something that other girls don't. Well, back then, I didn't know what it was. Honestly, I didn't expect that, but I am happy. I don't care if she has a problem or not. I am here to help her feel better.

- Hey, I am ready. We can go if you want.

- Won't you eat breakfast?

- I can eat an apple on the way.

- Because you have a problem, it doesn't mean you have to starve yourself. Layla, you have to eat. I can keep you company.

- Fine.

I ate breakfast as well. Only to make sure that Layla will eat. Later, both of us walked to school. We might haven't made it official, but I noticed some people looked at us. I ignored them and went to my locker. Evan came in his usual good mood.

- How is my best friend today?

- He is good.

- Did something happen with you know who?

- No. I had my breakfast with her.

- To understand that you are getting close.

- Yes. I know everything about her.

- What do you mean?

- I don't want to talk here.

- Is it something related to you?

- No, but Layla doesn't like to talk about it.

- Ok, I won't ask.

- I will tell you later.

- No problem.

Both with Evan walked to class. I haven't told him everything about Layla and her condition. Let's say that for the last two days, both of us have been busy. Lately, we don't spend much time together, and it's not because of my girlfriend. For some reason, he always has plans or something to do. I don't even have that much, and I am dating a girl.

On the lunch break, I told Evan to go to the field. I want to talk with him. Some boys' time will be good for us. Well, Layla will probably come to eat her lunch here. It's not like I mind. Now I know why she is not eating there.

- I want a recap. - Evan said

- About what?

- Tell me what has happened with you and Layla.

- Nothing interesting. She came home for dinner because mom didn't stop asking me about her.

- Great. I bet that your parents liked her.

- Yes, they did.

- You found the perfect good girl.

- I did.

- There is something that you don't want to tell me.

- It's better if I keep it to myself.

- You can tell him. After all, everybody knows about this.

I turned around and saw Layla with a bag in her hands. I guess that this is her lunch. She looked at me, and I smiled. I know it's hard for her, so I will let her talk.

- Will someone tell me what is going on? - Evan asked

- I will do it, but I want you to promise not to tell anyone. - Layla said

- Deal.

Layla told Evan everything from the beginning. He was listening without saying anything. My friend is a good person, so I'm sure he will respect her decision and won't tell anyone. After the lunch break, we walked back to class. Later, I went to my practice. The boys were talking. When Evan and I came, they immediately shut up. Something is going on here.

- Boys, what is going on? - I asked

- Nothing. - Nate said

- Are you sure?

- Is it true that you are dating Layla?

- What? Why do you think like that?

- You are always talking with her.

- So? That doesn't mean I am dating her.

- You better not.

- Why?

- Because she is a skinny loser. An antisocial person like her doesn't deserve a boyfriend.

- Everyone deserves to experience this. No matter who the person is.

- Then you say that you two are not dating.

- I'm not dating her.

- Let's say that we believe you.

- Nate, we are here to train, not discuss my love life.

- If you say so. It's better to stay away from her.

- Why? She didn't do anything to me.

- Because you are part of the team. You might have had her as a date for the dances, but I won't let her be part of us.

- You treat people horribly, and I don't mean only Layla.

- I won't be seen with losers.

- Then I won't be seen with you.

- What?

- I'm going home.

- Jayden, we have practice. - Evan said

- I don't care. - I said and left

I will go and see Layla. I said that I was going home. Technically, it's not a lie. We'll be at home. Just not mine. I knocked on the door, and she opened it. I guess that I surprised her.

- Jayden, what are you doing here? You were supposed to have practice.

- Can I come inside? Please.

- Yeah, sure. Come in.

- Thank you.

- Will you tell me what happened?

- Nate irritated me, and I left.

- You can't do this. The coach counts on you.

- I'm not the captain, so who cares?

- I do. You said that you wanted me to watch your games. How am I supposed to do it when you're not playing?

- Can we not talk about this now? You can read me a lecture later.

- Ok, I won't say anything. We can go upstairs. I started my homework.

- No problem.

We went to her room, and I laid on the bed. I will gladly help her with studying, but not now. I'm not in the mood. I wanted to kill Nate, but it wasn't the time for this. Soon, I felt a kiss on my cheek. I looked up to see Layla. She was looking at me with sad eyes. Please tell me that I didn't upset her.

- What?

- You look mad.

- So?

- Did I do something?

- No.

- Then why are you so cold?

- I'm not.

- The fact that you answer me with not more than words says it all.

- I'm sorry.

- Will you tell me what happened?

- Nate said some not-so-nice things about you, and I got mad.

- Can I know why you care?

- What?

- Why do you care what people say about me? I thought that you liked me the way I was.

- I do.

- Then people's opinions shouldn't matter. At least not to you.

- Said the girl who cares about that.

- You should be the one to tell me not to worry about these things.

- Will you forgive me?

- No.

- Why?

- Because I was never mad at you.

- You are perfect. - I said and kissed her

- I'm far away from that, but I'm glad you think this way.

- I love you.

- I love you too.

The rest of the day I spent with Layla. Tomorrow I will apologize to the coach. He is not guilty of my fights with the team. I think that they know about us. I have no idea how, but they do. Otherwise, Nate wasn't going to ask me this. Honestly, I don't want to hide my relationship, but I don't know how Layla will feel about this. I don't want to do anything which will make her feel bad. No one can resolve my problems. I have to do it by myself. At least my girlfriend is on my side. I don't want to deal with the team, but I feel this will happen soon. I hope that I am not right. That is the last thing that I want to do.