Fixing the broken bad boy

Chapter eight - Running away

Xavier's POV:

It has been a week since I met Alexia. Honestly, I didn't expect her to be at my school. That means that we have been on the same flight. That is interesting. It's not like I will talk with her. It's visible that she doesn't like me. Neither do I. I had fun at the party with her, but that was it. I don't plan to be around her. After all, she is a good girl. I don't have problems with them, but a girl like her won't stay with me. Also, I only want to use girls. As I have said many times, I don't date. One relationship takes too much time and effort. I can't do this. On the second day, I will get bored of her. Also, I know that girls don't like cheaters. Well, sometimes they are the ones who will cheat on you. I have to say that, up to now, I haven't used many girls. I need to step on my game. It's not a lie that a party is a perfect opportunity for me, but I don't know if someone will make it. The school year has started. Alexia won't give me anything. Well, I won't deny a round two. The way she is acting around me says it clearly. I need to find someone to keep me occupied. Dad does this every day. Sometimes I feel disgusted being in my own house. Let's not talk about the women who want to try on me. It's not a lie what I said. They are old and ugly. Girls my age look better. I wonder where mom is. I hope that she is doing better than dad. Well, she left me, so no call for her. I would gladly move out, but I don't have where to stay.

I woke up and checked my phone. It was only 7 am. After ten minutes in bed, I decided to get up. Luckily, I am not one of the people who take hours to get ready. When I was ready, I walked into the kitchen. There is food in the fridge, but it's raw. Dad didn't even buy bread. All I wanted was a sandwich. I guess that I will eat outside again. It's not a surprise. Lately, this has been happening almost every day. Dad is too busy to take care of me. I didn't care about myself much, but I probably would've died from hunger.

I walked to the coffee shop. At least their food is good. It looks like I have to learn how to cook. Well, I will cook only for myself. I ordered my sandwich and a cup of coffee. To my surprise, Alexia was there. She might be a bit annoying sometimes, but she's not that bad. It's better than sitting alone. After all, I am alone every day. Having company won't do any harm. I sat in front of her, and she looked around. I know what she is thinking.

- Good morning.

- To you too. Why did you choose my table?

- Because I wanted to have some company.

- You couldn't choose another table.

- Look, I only want to eat. I'm not in the mood to argue with you.

- Really?

- Yes. Now eat and don't talk.

- This is new. I won't lie that I like this version of you.

- If you say so. - I said and took a bite of my food

- Can I know what took your energy?

- Why? So you can laugh at me.

- What? I won't laugh at you. I'm just surprised that you won't try on me.

- I'm not in the mood for that. Moreover, you won't give me anything.

-True.

- Then why should I try?

- Because I love rejecting you. - she said, chuckling

- Very funny.

- Hey, are you ok? You look upset.

- I'm fine.

- Are you sure?

- I SAID THAT I WAS FINE!

- Ok, chill.

- I'm sorry.

I need to control myself more. If I want to attract girls, I have to play it cool. Honestly, I don't know if that is what I want anymore. Before, I used this as a distraction and an escape from home. It's not like I will tell her this. Alexia doesn't need to know everything. Also, she is a stranger. We might have made out once, but that was it. She won't let me do it again.

- I have to go to school. Do you want to come with me?

- Yeah, sure. I'll go and pay for my food.

- Ok, I'll wait for you.

Like that, both of us walked to school. It was a silent walk. Well, I have nothing to tell Alexia. As I see, she wasn't in the mood to talk. When we walked inside, we went our separate ways. I took my books and walked to class. Somehow, we were in front of the classroom at the same time. I let her in, and she sat in the front row. The weird thing is that Alexia sat on the other chair and looked at me. Does she want me to sit with her?

- What?

- You can sit if you want. I don't bite.

- I know, and thanks.

- No problem.

- Can I know why you are so good to me?

- Because I know that you have a problem. Don't worry. I don't need to know what it is. I thought that some support wouldn't be that bad. Well, if you want, I can leave you alone.

- No, I'm good. Now you are not that annoying. - I said, and Alexia laughed

- You too. - Alexia said, chuckling

We kept it friendly until the end of classes. Later, both of us walked home. The whole house smelled like roses. I hate flowers. I guess that this is some kind of perfume. That means only one thing. Dad has a guest. A female guest. I carefully walked to his room. The sounds were enough for me to know what was going on. I can't believe that he keeps doing it. What kind of satisfaction is that? Luckily, I am not like him. Well, not at all.

After one hour in my room, I decided to go out. Even if I run away, dad won't notice. I took my backpack, put some clothes inside, and walked out. In the morning, I took some money from dad. Technically, from his secret place. I have enough for the whole day. To be honest, I have no idea where I am going. It's better than staying at home. Also, I will come back. I just need some peace from dad. I passed by a park and saw Alxia on a bench, eating ice cream. A ray of sunshine was falling on her. She looks happy, no matter that she is alone. I wish that I could say the same. I started walking but didn't go far away. Someone grabbed my hand. It was Alexia. She looked at me with a smile.

- Do you want some ice cream? It will be my treat.

- Thanks, but maybe next time.

- Are you sure? Tomorrow the offer won't be available.

- I appreciate it, but I have to go.

- Is that shirt in your backpack?

- Yes, why?

- Nothing. I was surprised to see it there.

- I have to go.

- Wait! Can you stay with me until I eat it?

- Why?

- Because I want some company.

- Fine. I have nothing else to do.

I was with Alexia until she finished her ice cream. Later, she wanted to walk around. Can someone tell me why I agreed to do it? I don't know what is going on with her, but she is in a good mood. We walked to another park. This one was full of flowers. I want to run away, but I can't leave her alone.

- Can we leave?

- Why?

- I hate flowers.

- Did they do something to you?

- No, but they bring bad memories.

- Oh, I'm sorry. We can go somewhere else.

- What is wrong with you today?

- Nothing.

- You are happy and in a good mood.

- Yes, I am. Is there something wrong with that?

- No, but I don't like people with so much energy.

- Do you even like something?

- There are not many things.

- If there is a problem, you can tell me. I won't tell anyone.

- Thanks, but I don't want to talk about this.

- It's your choice. You can go now. I don't want you to feel obligated to stay with me.

- I don't feel obligated.

- But I know that you don't like it.

- I never said that.

- You don't have to do it.

I don't know what to say. I know I treat people horribly, but no one treats me nicely. Moreover, my own parents don't care about me. Thanks to them, I don't trust anyone. How am I supposed to know that no one will use me? That's why I do. I want everyone to feel the way I do. People think that life is colorful. No, it's not. Alexia wants to help me, but I don't need help. I have to deal with this by myself.

- Look, I suggest you hang out with someone else who is more like you.

- Who am I? It looks like you know me better than I do.

- I won't treat you well.

- Why do you think like that?

- If I had been a good guy, I would have never run away from home.

- What? Why would you do that?

- Because I hate my dad.

- So? Your mom has nothing to do with it.

- I won't be so sure. Anyway, I will leave you.

- Wait! You can't go.

- Why?

- Where will you sleep?

- I don't know.

- It might sound weird, but you can stay at home.

- Thanks, but no. After all, I am a stranger. You can't let me in your house.

- If you want to go away so badly, then do it. I don't care. - she said and left

- Alexia!

- Forget it!

I ran up to her. I know she won't talk with me, but sometimes words are useless. I didn't say anything and made her look at me. The smile was gone. Her eyes were full of pain. None of us was talking. I see that she wants to talk, but something is stopping her. Like that, I snapped out of it. Who am I to take care of a girl? If I want to win, I need to play better.

- If you want to help me, we can try for round two.

- What?

- I know that you want it.

- I made a mistake in trusting you.

- If you don't like who I am, go and find someone better.

- You know what? I will do it. Because you are an assw***e.

- Didn't you know that already?

- I can't believe that I wanted to help you.

- You can do it.

- No! I will never do whatever it is with you.

- Don't be so sure. Girls always come back to me.

- I won't do it. Even if you pay me.

- In that case, I better get you drunk.

- Don't you dare. If you do this one more time, I will kill you.

- I would love to see how you will do it.

- Just watch.

- Let's go now. I can show you one or two things.

- No! - she said and slapped me

- You made a big mistake. - I said and grabbed her hand

- W-what will you do?

- Teach you a lesson. - I said and picked her up

- Let me down.

- Oh, I will do it. - I said and put her on top of the flowers

- Why the heck did you do that?

- You deserve it. - I said and left

The rest of the day I spent walking around the town. I found one old house and walked in. It looks like no one lives here. That is even better. I don't know how long I will stay here, but as I see, dad doesn't care. Maybe I can do it for a couple of days. No one will know. So, about Alexia. I made her mad, so I'm sure she will stay away from me. Well, that was the idea. She might be nice, but there is a line that she can't cross. I'm not even her friend. I hope that she will leave me in peace. I don't want to deal with her.