I Don't Date Bad Boys

Date Night Disaster

I planned out my outfit. I wore a red dress with black heels. Of course, I wouldn't be taller than him, but it would make me look taller. I put my hair up in a ponytail and made sure it didn't look like I worked too hard on it. I wore mascara and I wore a silver diamond bracelet I got from my dad. It was so expensive, I don't know how he managed to get it for me, but I loved it. I got in my car and drive there.

I got to the diner at 6 and saw Justin waiting for me at a table. I smiled when I saw him. I can't believe I'm on a proper date. He got me a strawberry milkshake.

"How did you know my favourite milkshake was strawberry?" I sat down and took a sip. It was delicious.

"A little birdy told me" he winked. When he winked, it was hot. When Chace winked, it was annoying.

A waitress came over to our table and asked what we wanted. He said chips and I said chips too. I didn't really want anything fancy.

"So, where did you come from?" I asked him.

"Well, I'm from Wisconsin and I moved here because my family wanted a bigger house. I know it's my senior year, so there really isn't any point of moving. But I'm glad I came."

"Why?"

" 'Cause I met you." he grinned.

I can't believe he said that. I started blushing and he obviously noticed. I can't believe he's such a gentleman. He's not like the other guys.

"Thanks?" it sounded like a question because I was so nervous. But he understood what I was trying to say. He chuckled. It's like he knew me, but didn't at the same time.

All of a sudden, someone burst through the door. I quickly turned around and it was Chace! He looked really angry! He came in and started shouting at Justin.

"What the f**k are you doing with her? She doesn't even like you!" he came in and Justin stood up. I was still sitting down watching this.

"She does like me! The only person she doesn't like is you!"

"Shut up! I'll f*****g kick your ass if you come near her again!" Chace pushed Justin.

"What the f**k is wrong with you? You're not her bodyguard!" Justin pushed Chace back with a bit more force. Out of nowhere, Chace threw a punch at Justin and I had to jump in. I ended up getting punched in the face and it hurt more than I thought.

"Brooke....I'm....so...sorry..." Chace's words faded and I started to feel dizzy. I started to feel weak and I fell to the floor. Justin was trying to comfort me and people at the diner were calling the ambulance. I could barely hear anything. That's when I blacked out.

-

I woke up and I saw Court right up in my face.

"Oh my god, Brooke! Are you okay?" she looked really worried but I nodded. That's when I felt the pain. My face really hurt. I felt a huge bump on my face. Everyone came and started asking me questions and my mom looked really scared. I managed to say "yeah", but it hurt when I talked. Justin was there and he kissed my forehead. He was really comforting and I appreciated that. Outside I saw Chace sitting down with his head in his hands. He was looking down and I felt bad. I knew he didn't mean to hit me, if I didn't jump in, Justin would have probably blocked the punch. I just made the situation worse. The doctor came in and I had to take some pills and he told me I would be able to leave today. Then a nurse came in and injected me. The pain started to hurt less and I could talk properly now.

"It's not Chace's fault." I told everyone and they all looked at me in shock.

"Don't worry, he won't hurt you again." Justin said and held my hand.

"But he wasn't aiming for me." I tried to tell everyone.

"He's a woman abuser. Don't worry, if he lays a finger on you, I'll literally kill him!" my older brother Josh said. I knew he was trying to be protective but he was misunderstood. Chace didn't mean it.

Suddenly, he walked through the door and was really apologetic.

"I'm really sorry Brooke. I didn't mean to. It shouldn't have been you. It should have been anyone. I'm sorry. I won't hurt you again. Please. Forgive me. I'm so sorry-"

"What's wrong with you?! You punched her in the face! Get out of here, my brother stood up and basically pushed Chace out of the room. He tried to say sorry as he left but my brother dragged him out. He literally dragged him all the out of the hospital.

"Guys he didn't mean it. I swear." I tried to tell them. I saw Court and she looked confused. I could tell she didn't know whether I was telling the truth or not.

"You don't remember, don't worry sweetheart." my mom rubbed my hand like she used to when I was younger.

"But I do remember! He wasn't aiming for me. Tell them, Justin!" I asked Justin to back me up.

"All I saw was him aiming for you and you tried to run but he punched you." Justin said. I was so shocked. That's not how it went. Everyone seemed to believe Justin. I know he was angry but he has to understand that it was an accident.

I just gave up. No one believed me anyway.

-

I got home and put an ice pack on my face. I got a text from Chace. It said:

I'm really sorry Brooke. I'm an i***t. I shouldn't have done it. I wasn't aiming for you, I swear. I was a jerk! I shouldn't have lashed out of Justin either! I promise I'll never get in your way again. I don't deserve your forgiveness. I'll stay out of your life for good. - Chace

I didn't really want him out of my life for good. I'm alright now. But what if he does it again. How am I going to forgive him?