Fixing the broken bad boy

Chapter thirteen - Dangerously drunk

Alexia's POV:

I had a bad day, but I shouldn't be mad at Xavi. He didn't do anything to me. Sometimes I want him close to me, but there are times when I wish that I hadn't met him. I know that he is not a completely bad boy. Well, this doesn't mean that I want to be with him. The thing is that I don't know what to do. I want us to be close. If this happens, I might go too far. We have made out two times, and I don't remember them. It's not a lie that I have wondered what will happen if we do it when I am sober. Maybe it's better if I don't know. As I have said to him, I don't want to be anyone's play toy. If he thinks that he can use me, he is wrong. The only chance for Xavi to get something from me is when I am drunk. That won't happen because I won't go to parties anymore. Even if someone pays me, I won't go to one. I have no idea how I got drunk twice, but I know I won't do it again. Honestly, it was nice for me to talk with people. Usually, I'm careful about what I am talking about in school. Lindsay and Lizzy are still gossiping. I'm not saying this is something that bad, but I wish that they could do something else. After all, this is not their business. I need to focus on myself more. It's not like I am doing a good job. For some reason, I care about Xavi. He doesn't think about himself at all. It's visible that his parents are part of that. I hope that one day, he can share his problems with me. Maybe I can help him.

I woke up and went to get ready. It's the last day of school for the week. It's Friday, but I don't have any plans. Well, I can chill at home and watch movies. There is a new one which I am dying to watch. Maybe I can invite Taylor. We are not best friends, but she is a nice girl. To be honest, we talked only in school. Let's hope that this won't be a problem. If she denies it, I can always watch it by myself. After all, you are your own best friend.

I got ready and walked into the kitchen. Dad was reading the news on his phone as usual. Mom was finishing breakfast. I took a glass of juice and sat at the table. In my mind appeared Xavi. I wonder what he is doing now. He can't keep living in this house. Even if I tell him this again, I know that he won't listen to me. It's better if I stop trying. I'm only wasting my time. He won't listen to anyone. Soon, mom put the food on the table. It looked good.

- Mom, it looks delicious.

- Thank you. Now eat. I don't want you to be late for school.

- You know that there is enough time.

- I do, but I want you to eat calmly.

- Ok, I won't rush.

After breakfast, I walked to school. The whole way, I was thinking about him. Why do I care so much about what he is doing? This boy is a stranger. I wish that I could believe my words. Well, we are not friends or dating. There is something in Xavi. It makes him different from the typical bad boys. They only use girls and break the rules. Xavi is not doing that, or at least not at all. Lately, he has been distant. When we met, he made me drunk and used me. Now, it looks like this is not that important to him. I have the feeling that he has serious problems. He won't tell me, and I won't ask.

When I arrived, I walked to my locker. I took what I needed for my class and looked to see Taylor. It's like she knew that I wanted to talk with her.

- Hey, do you have a minute? - I asked

- Sure.

- It's Friday, and I wanted to watch a movie. Do you want to watch it with me?

- I would love to, but not today. My brother came home yesterday, and my parents want us to go out for dinner.

- I didn't know that you had a brother.

- Well, he is at university. We have a three-year difference.

- That's nice.

- Look, if you want. I can come tomorrow night. Is that ok for you?

- Sure, no problem. I suggest you spend time with your brother. I won't go anywhere, and we can see each other another day.

- Thank you. When my brother goes back to his dorm, I will call you.

- Ok, have a great class.

- You too.

I walked to my first class. Xavi wasn't there. He probably won't come. As I have said, what he is doing it's not my business. The teacher came and started the lesson. I couldn't concentrate at all. My mind was somewhere else again. Lately, this has happened too often. I don't know what is going on with me. Is it possible that I am falling for him? No, this can't be true. This boy doesn't know how to treat one girl. Maybe he does, but I know that he won't do it. I have no idea why, but Xavi doesn't like it when someone gets close to him. That's why it's better if I stay away.

When this class finished, I walked into the hall. I looked up to see Xavi. He looks like he just got up from bed. Maybe he was asleep. Xavi walked by me but didn't say anything. Like I wasn't there. I don't like it when people ignore me. I walked up to him and made him face me.

- Are you ok?

- Why?

- Because you ignored me.

- So? I can do whatever I want.

- I know, but it wasn't good.

- Why do you care? After all, I am a stranger. Remember?

- It's visible that you are in a bad mood.

- I didn't say it.

- No need to do it. Your face says it all.

- Very funny.

- This wasn't a joke. Can I know what the problem is?

- I don't have a problem.

- It doesn't look like that.

- Look, I don't want to talk now. Can you leave me alone?

- Why? Because I'm not good enough and you can't share with me.

- Alexia, please stop.

- Xavi, everyone has bad days, but it doesn't mean you have to treat everyone else like crap. I know I did this, but I apologized to you.

- Leave me alone. - Xavi said and left

Until the end of the school day, he didn't talk with me. I'm starting to think that I'm not the problem. The thing is that before, no one was close to him. Now I appeared, and he didn't like it. Maybe I have to give him some time. I took what I needed for tomorrow and walked home. To my surprise, dad was there.

- Um, hi, dad. Why are you here so early?

- My boss let everyone home early.

- That's nice. Maybe tonight you can make dinner.

- If you want to eat burned food, just say it.

- I'll pass.

- Good choice. - he said, chuckling

- Mom will appreciate it.

- I know, but I'm not a good cook.

- Why don't you take her out? You two don't spend much time together.

- Because we don't have time.

- It's Friday. None of you will work tomorrow.

- Well, I can take her to a restaurant.

- See. It's not that hard. No one said that you have to do this every day. Once in a while, it's enough.

- Thanks, kiddo.

- You're welcome.

I spent the whole afternoon with dad. We made plans for tonight. I decided that I would go for a walk. According to my parents, I spent too much time at home. That's why I will go out. After dinner, dad would take mom to a movie. I wish that someone had been doing this for me. I won't deny being spoiled by a boy.

Around 7 pm, my parents went out. I went for a shower and later did the same. There is a nice diner down the street. I will eat something and then I will go for a walk. Unlike some girls, I am not scared to go alone when night comes. I can't defend myself, but I think I'll be fine. When I walked in, I ordered a sandwich. I ate a lot for lunch, and now I am not that hungry. Like magic, two hours passed. The music in the diner was good. I paid for my food and walked out. I passed by a park when I saw how someone fell a couple of meters in front of me. It was a boy or maybe a man. I walked up to him and left frozen when I saw who it was.

- Hey, can you hear me? Don't close your eyes.

- You look hot.

It's visible that he is drunk. I have no idea what Xavi did, but it's not good. The worst thing is that there is no one around. I pulled out my phone and checked for the nearest hospital. I can take him home, but I don't know where he lives. Also, doctors will know what to do. It turned out that there was a hospital around ten minutes from here. I can call an ambulance, but who knows when it will come? It's not that far, so I can help him walk.

- Can you walk?

- For you, I will do everything. - he said in a drunk tone

- Then get up.

- Are we going on a trip?

- Yes. A trip to the hospital. Let's go.

After twenty minutes of slow walking, we arrived. Maybe I should've called an ambulance. I put Xavi on a chair, but he almost fell. I can't leave him alone. Soon a woman came to us.

- What's the problem?

- My friend is drunk. Dangerously drunk.

- Ok, we'll check him. Take one of his arms. I'll take the other one.

Like that, we took Xavi to a room. The nurse told me to wait there while she called a doctor. I hope that he will be ok. I have no idea what happened to him, but seeing him in this state makes me feel bad.

- Hello, how is he?

- Bad. I don't know how much Xavi has drunk. I found him on the ground in the park. It was ten minutes from here.

- Did you take him here alone?

- I could've called an ambulance, but I didn't know how long it would take to come.

- Ok, I will check him. Can you wait outside?

- Sure, no problem.

After half an hour, the doctor came. He asked for Xavi's patents, but I told him I didn't know them. I didn't lie. I have no idea who they are.

- Is he ok?

- Your friend is ok. Let's say that he drank too much alcohol. I don't know when he will wake up. In the morning, he might have a headache. I left some pills on the nightstand.

- Ok, thank you. When can Xavi go home?

- If he feels better, he can do it.

- I understand.

- I have to go now. Call a nurse if you need anything.

- Thank you. - I said, and the doctor left

I walked into the room and looked at him. I feel bad. Instead of getting better, Xavi is doing the opposite. I'm sure that something has happened. He won't get drunk just like that. I hope that he won't do it again.

- Why can't you stop being a bad boy and be yourself? I like this version of you. It suits you better. I know you will change if you can feel what it is like to be in my place.

I took one of the armchairs and put it next to his bed. Soon I felt how my eyes started to close. Like that, I fell asleep. I want Xavi to get better. I don't know why he is doing all this, but it's not good for him, and he knows it. The problem is that he doesn't care. It's like he gave up. We are not friends, but I want to keep him close. Maybe he won't let me, but I have to try. I know that somewhere deep inside of him, there is a good boy. I see it. I hope that he will see it too.