Fixing the broken bad boy

Chapter seven - Unexpected surprise

Alexia's POV:

I had a good summer vacation, but it came to an end. Well, I'm not sorry. There are some things which I would like to forget. One of them is the party. The other one is that boy. I don't even know his name. Maybe that is better. As I see, he is a troublemaker. No matter that I claimed it was my fault, I am still mad at him. Luckily, now I am at home where he can't find me. I don't know why he is doing all this, but it's not helping him. Getting drunk once in a while is ok. It's not healthy, but it's better than if you do this every day. What he does is not my business. This boy is ruining his life, not mine. I can't wait to go back to school. Sometimes I use this as a distraction. That way, I won't think about him. To be honest, I don't even know why I do it. He might look good, but his attitude is horrible. I can't believe that girls go to him. I'm sure that he makes them drunk. The same thing that he did to me. I will never forgive myself for that. I need to think about something else. The thing is that I haven't told my parents. Of course, they have asked me about summer vacation. I told them almost everything. It's better if they don't know this. I'm trying to be a good girl, and getting drunk is not part of my plan. After all, I don't want to end up like him. He is no one, but I can't get him off my mind. I shouldn't go to this party. Now it's too late. I already messed up. I hope that I won't see him again.

I woke up and went to get ready. Today is my first day of school. I'm not excited, but I would like to go back. I rested enough. Moreover, this is my most important year in high school. I will focus on my studies. It's not like a boy can distract me. Most of them are friends. Well, we talk in school, but I won't date them. Up to now, no one has caught my attention. Maybe I have high standards. It's not like I know what they are. I will say only one thing. If he wants me, he will come to me.

I got ready and went to the kitchen. Mom was finishing breakfast. Dad was reading the news on his phone. He likes to stay informed about everything. Call me crazy, but these are the small things I want to have in the future with my family. I love my parents' relationship. They don't need physical touch to show their love for each other. Some people will never understand this. It's not like I care. I know what I want, and this is the only thing that matters to me.

- Breakfast is served.

- Thanks, mom. It looks good.

- I hope that you will like it.

- You made it, so we'll like it. - dad said

After breakfast, I walked to school. New year, same faces. Lindsay and Lizzy were gossiping as usual. Well, this is all that they do. It's not that bad. If they know something, the whole school will know it. That's why I am careful what I say in school. When I stopped checking out people, I walked to my locker. Something interesting is that once the principal gives you one, you keep it until you graduate. If you change schools, one of the new students will take it. Every year, new students come.

- Hey, Alexia. How was summer vacation? - Taylor asked

- It was good. I spent it with my cousin Macy.

- Good. Do I smell a relationship?

- What? - Lizzy asked

- From where did you come?

- I'm everywhere.

- The same as me. - Lindsay said

- Girls, I am single. My cousin doesn't live here.

- Have you heard about long-distance relationships?

- I do. Stop the rumors. I am single.

- If you say so.

- Said the single girls.

- If we have boyfriends, we won't have time to gossip. Relationships take time.

- Well, every boy wants attention from his girlfriend.

- They get jealous if you spend time with your best friend.

- Nice talk, but I have to go to class. See you later. Bye. - I said and left

Why do they always want to know everything? My life is not that interesting. I walked into the classroom and sat in the front row. As I have said, I want to focus on my studies this year. The best way to do that is to be in front of the teacher. Every year, teachers present themselves to new students.

After my first class, I went to change my books. I pulled out my phone to check the news. Our school has a gossip group. You can guess who created it. Lindsay and Lizzy post daily. To be honest, I'm impressed with how informed they are. These two know everything about everyone. As I was walking, I bumped into someone. I lifted my head. That is what I call an unexpected surprise. What the heck is he doing here? Does this mean that he was on the same plane as me? I imagine things.

- Hey. - the boy said

- Um, hi. What are you doing here?

- I moved here.

- Does this mean that you will study at this school?

- Yes.

- Oh, god.

- Don't worry. I won't waste my time with you.

- Can I at least know your name?

- Only if you tell me yours.

- I am Alexia.

- Nice name, princess. My name is Xavier, but some people call me Xavi.

- Oh, ok.

- What will you do now?

- Go to my next class. - I said and left

I thought that I would have a good day. It's not enough that he is here. I'm sure that he will talk with me. Let's hope that no one will think that we are dating. Rumors spread faster than light. I walked to my next class and sat in front. Soon Xavi came and sat right next to me. I won't have peace from him. What I can do is ignore him.

- Won't you talk with me?

With that, everything came to my mind. I mean, the party and every single talk which we had. I want to hate this boy, but I can't. There is something in his look which makes me go soft like butter. I wanted to say something, but no words escaped from my mouth.

- Did you get tongue-tied?

- No, I just have nothing to say.

- A month ago, you weren't like that.

- Shut up! No one should know about it.

- Why? It's not a crime to make out with someone.

- Let me tell you something. Two girls know everything about everyone. If you want to keep something private, keep your mouth shut. Understood?

- You need to chill.

- If you don't talk with me, it will be better.

- Do you want me to ignore you?

- It's not a bad idea.

- I can do that, but I don't think you will like it.

- Well, I'm not begging for your attention. Moreover, you said you don't do the same thing with one girl twice.

- True, but I can talk with her.

- Whatever.

Until the end of the class, I didn't talk with him. On the lunch break, I went for food. There was only one free table. I wanted a peaceful lunch. Well, that lasted two minutes. Xavi sat right in front of me. You have to be kidding me. He didn't say anything and started eating. I will gladly move, but I don't have where to sit. Why is everyone hungry today? I ate peacefully. I won't lie that he looks normal. Looking at him, I quickly got lost in my thoughts.

- Do you want something?

- What?

- You are staring at me.

- I'm sorry.

- I won't deny round two.

- Shut up!

- You get mad so quickly.

- Because you make me.

- I won't lie that it's funny. That will be a good year.

- It will be a long year.

For the rest of the lunch break, we didn't talk. I noticed some looks at me, but no one got what they expected. I don't want to mess with Xavi, so it's better if I stay away from him.

After school, I walked home. Usually, it takes me around two hours to do my homework and learn my lessons. My parents come home after work, so most of the time, I am alone. That's why I go out. I walked to a coffee shop and got a cider. The mango flavor is good. I looked for a table when I saw that Xavi was there. I sat at one table and looked at him. All bad boys can be good. For some reason, they don't want to do it. He looked at me, and we made eye contact. Soon he came to my table.

- I didn't know that you drink alcohol.

- No, I don't.

- Ciders contain alcohol.

- I'm sure that they don't. Otherwise, I wasn't going to drink them for two years.

- Have you checked the label?

- No, why?

He didn't say anything and turned the bottle. This thing has five percent alcohol. Sh*t! My parents knew about this but never told me anything. Of course, he had to laugh at me. I will kill him.

- This is not funny.

- Yes, it is. You have no right to blame me that I got you drunk. It turned out that you are an alcoholic.

- No, I'm not. The alcoholic is you.

- Are you sure?

- Yes, I am.

- I think that you owe me round two.

- I don't owe you anything. Why don't you leave me alone?

- Because I don't want to.

- I hate you.

- Thanks. I love myself too.

- Assw***e.

- Nice compliment, sweetie.

- No wonder why your parents can't stand you.

With that, his face changed. Did I say something that bad? I looked at him, but there was no expression. Sometimes I can't understand him. At one moment, this boy wants to try on me. In the next one, I am the bad one. I didn't say anything and went to pay for my drink. I was about to go when he grabbed my hand. He looked at me, but this time it was different. I saw something that I never expected. It was regret.

- Hey, are you ok?

- I'm sorry.

- No problem. Do you want us to walk around?

- I don't know.

- I don't bite. Moreover, it's only a walk.

- Ok, then. I'll pay, and we can go.

- Where do you want us to go?

- You can show me some interesting places.

- Like what?

- For example, places which are open at night.

- I don't know much.

- This doesn't matter. Let's go now.

I know one place, and I can show it to him. The walk was quiet. He got lost in his thoughts. I wanted to touch him, but he might get mad. Xavi changes his mood quickly. Soon we arrived in front of the place.

- Will you come with me?

- No. I don't like this place.

- Why? I won't make you drink anything.

- My answer is no. Go and do whatever you want. I want to go home.

- You can't leave me alone.

- Why? You are a big boy.

- What if I get lost?

- You'll be fine.

- You are one cold girl.

- If you don't like me, that's your problem, not mine.

- Will you walk with me?

- Where?

- No destination.

- I don't know. How can I be sure that you won't use me again?

- You have my word.

- Your word or lies.

- I made a mistake asking you.

- If you don't do anything to me, I will walk with you.

- No need to do it. I will do it by myself. - he said and left

This boy is impossible. I'm glad that we are not friends. He is a stranger. Then why am I worried about him? It's better if I don't think about him. It's visible that he doesn't want to have friends. I won't let him use me again. I don't care what happened that night at the party. All of it is history. I won't lie that sometimes he gets stuck in my head. Xavi doesn't mean anything to me, but I feel bad for him. His attitude is horrible, but he doesn't care. Maybe he has problems. It's better if I don't know. What happens to him is not my business. I will focus on myself. This boy is not worth it.