Perfect girlfriend

Chapter six - She is different

Jayden's POV:

I like Layla. She is funny. I want to take her to the dances with me. It's not like I have asked her. I think that it's early for that. Also, she said that she wouldn't go. The chances of her rejecting me are high. Believe it or not, I don't want this to happen. I'm not scared of rejection, but this is not nice. I will gladly skip them, but someone will notice. If it's an ordinary student, things will be fine. If someone on the team is missing, someone will see it immediately. After all, we are the stars. I don't even want all that popularity, but no one is asking me. I don't want to say it, but maybe Evan is right. The thing is that I don't know how to tell her. It will be better if I do it when we are not in school. Otherwise, I have to face my teammates' reactions. For some reason, all the players are supposed to date a cheerleader. I don't think like that. The girls are nice to me but not my type. I already like a girl. She might not be a cheerleader, but this doesn't matter. Someone might say that she is ugly, but I don't care. For me, what's inside is more important than the outside. I haven't talked much with Layla, but I can say that she is a beautiful person inside. Outside I had liked her a long time ago. Let's say that I realized it later. It's not like this matters. The thing is that I want to be with her. I don't care how she dresses or what she does. There is something in her which makes her different. I don't know why. Maybe it's about her style or actions. Whatever that was, it was enough to make me fall for her. I hope that I will be able to tell her.

Currently, I am sitting on the bed. It's the weekend. My parents are at home. Monday is my first day of school. I want to continue talking with Layla, but I don't want anyone to make fun of her. She is a beautiful girl, and I want to make people realize it. Well, I don't think that this can happen. She is different, and that's why people don't like her. Well, except me. I am one of the few people who think that she is good.

I started thinking about her. It would be better if I had her phone number. When we go to school, I will ask for it. Maybe I have to give her mine. I'm trying to be friendly. I wish that she was here now. With her, everything is better, even the simple things. Soon, there was a knock on the door. I went to open it and saw my mom. She always comes to check on me. I understand that she cares, but I am in my room. The chances of me staying in the room for the rest of the day are high.

- Hey, honey. How are you?

- I'm fine.

- You look worried. Did something happen?

- No, I am thinking about something.

- Something or someone?

- What?

- Who is the lucky one?

- I don't understand.

- You are thinking about a girl, aren't you?

- Does it matter?

- It does if she will be the next miss Harris.

- You wish. I love you, but you have to wait for that.

- No problem. I know that it will be worth it.

- If you say so.

- Won't you tell me who she is?

- It doesn't matter. I won't date her.

- Why? No one said she would be your girl forever, but you could try.

- Thanks, but no. At least for now.

- It's your choice.

- It is.

- Your dad and I are going outside. We have to do some things. Do you want to come with us?

- No, thank you. I don't want to go out.

- You can call Evan.

- I will see him on Monday.

- Honey, are you ok? You look upset.

- Wasn't I worried? - I asked, chuckling

- It's not funny. I'm worried about you.

- Mom, I'm fine. You and dad can go.

- Ok, then. Call us if you need anything.

- I will. Bye, mom.

- Bye, honey.

I love my mom, but sometimes she worries too much. I laid on my bed and closed my eyes. Well, for my luck. She came to my mind once again. It's not like I mind, but I want to think about something else. I don't know if this is possible. Honestly, I would love to see her today, but I don't know if she will go out. Layla might not do it, but I will. I took my phone and wallet and walked out. I have no idea where I am going, but I don't want to stay at home. I walked by the places where I was with Layla. That was a bad idea. Finally, I decided to go to the same one where we went. It is in the forest and has a small lake with ducks inside. To my surprise, there was a girl. I sat next to her. A smile grew up on my face. I don't know if it's a coincidence, but it made me happy.

- Hey. I'm surprised to see you here.

- Jayden? Hi.

- Can I know what you are doing here?

- I wanted to find a quiet place.

- Mission accomplished.

- Yes. - she said, chuckling

- No matter where I go, I keep seeing you.

- Coincidence.

- Are you sure?

- No.

- Me either. Do you want us to walk around?

- I would love to.

- Awesome. Let's go.

- Can we stay here for a while? I want to spend some time before I go to the noisy town.

- Sure, no problem. It might sound weird, but can I get a hug?

- Um, yes.

- Thank you.

That was the best hug that I have ever received. It feels like an expensive gift. I don't want to let this girl go. Soon we pulled away, and I looked at her with a smile. I pulled out my phone and wrote my number.

- Here you go.

- What is that?

- My number. You can call me whenever you want.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am. The only thing that I will want from you is not to give it to anyone else.

- No problem. You have my word.

- Awesome.

- You can call me so I can have your number.

- Sure. Give me a minute.

Finally, we swapped numbers. Now I can call her whenever I want. It's not like I will do it all the time. When school starts, I will be busy with the team. I'm not even the captain. I hope that I will have time for personal things. After all, the team is not the most important thing to me. Let's say that I have other priorities. I'm not talking only about Layla. Well, she is one of them.

- If you want, we can go for a walk. - Layla said

- I would love to.

- Can we go for lunch later?

- Sure.

- Thank you.

- Are you ok? You look pale again.

- I'm fine. I skipped breakfast.

- Why?

- I wasn't hungry.

- If you say so.

It's not my business, but I think that Layla needs to eat more. Maybe she does it when she is at home. Some people don't like to eat in front of others. She is probably one of them. We walked around and later went for lunch. My friend ordered sandwich and Frech fries. I have never eaten these two together. Maybe it's a good combination. I ordered pork ribs with barbeque sauce and mashed potatoes as garnish. Soon our food came. Mine looked delicious. I think that this restaurant will become our favorite place. It's not like I mind. I like this place.

- Is it good?

- What?

- The food. Do you like it?

- Yes, it's delicious.

- I see that you are hungry.

- I am.

- Layla, are you sure that everything is ok?

- Yes. I need to go to the bathroom. - she said and rushed out

Something is going on with her. I can ask her. As I see it, she won't tell me anything. Soon she came back. I looked at her, and she smiled. It's better if I don't ask her anything. If she wants, she will talk to me. We spent the rest of the lunch peacefully. The thing is that I didn't know what to tell her. I paid for the lunch, and we walked out. Layla was walking with her head down. I grabbed her hand and made her look at me.

- Will you tell me what the problem is?

- There is no problem.

- Layla, I see that you are upset. I want to help you.

- I'm fine.

- I won't tell anyone.

- Jayden, please. I don't want to talk about this.

- I don't like when you are upset.

- I'm not.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am.

- Ok. Let's say that I believe you.

- Don't be mad at me.

- I'm not mad at you.

She didn't say anything and kissed my cheek. I won't lie that this made me feel good. I grabbed her hand, and we continued walking. Soon we passed by one ice cream shop. I walked in and bought us a ball each. Layla was about to complain, but I made her eat it. After all, it's only ice cream. At least she ate it. We kept walking around until dinnertime. Later, I sent her home. Honestly, I would love it if we could spend more time together. Well, I will see her on Monday.

- You can come home for dinner. - I said

- Thanks, but I promised my parents I would eat with them.

- It's ok. Maybe the next time you will agree.

- Yeah, no problem. I have to go now.

- Ok. Bye, and have a nice dinner.

- Thanks, you too.

- Can I get a hug?

- Sure.

- Thanks. - I said, and she gave me one

I walked home to see my parents at the table. I joined them and started eating. In my mind appeared Layla again. It's visible that she has a problem. I can't help her if she doesn't tell me what it is. I like her. I want to be next to her, but I don't think she wants the same. Maybe it's not meant to be. All I can do is be patient.

- Honey, are you ok?

- What?

- I asked if you were ok.

- Not really.

- Is there a problem? - dad asked

- Not with me.

- Then with who?

- No one important.

- Do you think about the girl from the morning? - mom asked

- What?

- Will you answer my question?

- I don't want to talk about this.

- Ok, I won't ask anything.

- Thank you.

After dinner, I walk into my room. I want to call Layla, but at the same time, I don't want to bother her. She probably doesn't want to talk with me. I grabbed my phone and was surprised to see that I had a message from her.

I'm sorry about today. I wasn't much in the mood. I didn't want to ruin your day. I hope that you can forgive me :(

I was never mad at her, but I don't think she knew it. Well, it will be wrong if I don't reply. One message will be enough to show her that I'm not mad.

It's ok. I was never mad at you. I hope that you feel better.

That was. No answer. I hope that Layla has read it. After less than five minutes, I received a call. I have to answer. Also, I want to talk with her.

- Hey.

- I'm sorry. I know that you are not mad, but I feel guilty.

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

- I ruined your mood.

- You didn't do it. Hey, I am fine. You can relax. No matter what you do, I will never be mad at you.

- Really?

- Yes. Now, will you calm down?

- I guess that I can. - she said, chuckling

- That's what I want to hear.

- What are you doing?

- I finished eating around ten minutes ago.

- Nice.

- What about you?

- I am watching a movie in my bed.

- If you want, I can join you.

- Thanks, but I'm good.

- We can make an online party.

- What is that?

- There is a way that two or more people can watch the same movie in something like an online room.

- It's interesting. I have never tried that.

- One day, if you want, we can do it.

- I would love to.

Layla and I talked for like an hour. Time flies fast when I am with her. If I could do this every day, it would be great. When we start school, I will have this opportunity. After my phone call with her, I went to bed. Today was a good day. I know that sometimes people have ups and downs, and I will be more patient with Layla. I know that she is a good person. I would love to spend more time with her. She is amazing. I hope that I will be able to tell her that.