Episode 7: New Friends
1001 Words
We were watching a movie when suddenly my phone vibrated. Oh no! What time is it?
"Good evening, honey. I brought you some pizza. I'm on my way home." the text says.
Whaatttt?! Oh no, it's 9:02 PM already. Why did I forgot about the time?
"You need to send me home." I opened up.
"Why? Your mom is home?" he asked.
"She's on her way home. I need to be home as soon as possible." I demanded.
"Okay, wait." he said.
He grabbed his shirt and put it on. I know what you are thinking! But we are not doing anything miraculous, I swear! We just watched a movie and that's all.
A few moments later, my phone vibrated again. Oh no! Mom is calling...
"Hello, Mom?"
"Hello, honey? Where are you?" I can feel the worry in her tone.
"Uhmm, I'm sorry Mom. I forgot to inform you. I'm at my classmate's house. W-we have uhmmm a project to be submitted tomorrow. D-don't worry about me. I'm on my way home Mom." I said. Pheww! I can't believe I lied.
I can see John is smiling.
"Okay, honey. Take care on your way home." Mom said.
"Okay, Mom. Bye!"
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"Having a project, huh." He teased me.
I glared at him. Whatever!
"Let's go." I said.
"Wait! I can't go home wearing this. Mom thought I am on my classmate's house and doing a school project." I said.
"And?"
"And I need to wear something else." I said.
John waited for me to continue. My gosh! I can't believe I'm in this kind of situation.
"C-can you lend me some clothes? Uhmm, a t-shirt will do. Don't worry I will return it." I said with an assuring tone.
"We are friends right?" I continued. I smiled sweetly at him.
"Okay." He just said, not showing any emotion.
He walked to his closet and searched for some clothes.
"Here. This is my smallest t-shirt. Hope that it will fit on you." He said, handing me a grey t-shirt with the words ' My ray of sunshine' printed on it.
"Thank you. I will definitely return this." I assured.
"No need to return it, it's yours. We're friends right? He said, emphasizing the word 'friends'.
Really? He gave me his t-shirt? Oh, how sweet of him.
"T-thanks." I smiled.
I turned my back on him and took off my black halter top. I can feel that someone is watching me. Oh no! Is he watching me??
I turned to see if he is watching me from behind. And viola! I covered my body with the t-shirt he gave me.
"Why are you watching? Could you please turn your back?" I said, my heart is beating faster.
"Why would I turn my back? You're not that attractive, though." He said and laughed.
"Really? Not attractive, huh. Then why did you said earlier that I got you like crazy?" I angrily asked him.
"You believe that?" He said, still laughing.
I frowned. So, all this time, he's just making fun of me. Sugarcoating words and made me believe all of it. He's a jerk!
I turned my back again and wear the t-shirt he gave me. I don't care if he'll see me naked. I just want to go home. I grabbed my purse and folded my black halter top.
"I need to go home." I said, ignoring him. I hate him.
I attempted to open the door when he grabbed my hand and made me face-to-face with him.
"You believe that?" He asked, making eye contact with me. I can smell his breath.
"Believe what?"
"Believe all that I have said."
Yes, I believe all of it! And I'm such a fool to believe your lies!
"Answer me! Do you believe everything I have said? Do you trust me?" He asked, still staring at me. He's searching something in my eyes.
I'm melting with that stare.
"I-i believe you." I said and look away.
"Why can't you look straight into my eyes? Look at me." He demanded.
Why is he like this? Sometimes he's so mean to me and the next minute he's talking to me sweetly. I don't understand him.
"Look at me." He demanded.
I decided to look at him. His stare is so unbearable. I think I had butterflies in my stomach.
"Did I bother you all this time?" He suddenly asked, still staring at me and still holding my hand.
"Just answer me if you are bothered with me and I will distance myself from now on." He said.
"N-no." I answered.
He suddenly grabbed my waist and pressed his body against mine. He kissed me and bit my lips.
"Ouch! That hurts." I complained.
He just laughed. Then kissed my forehead.
"You're so cute. Come, I'll drive you home." He said and left me thinking of what was just happened. He is my first kiss!
"Will you just stand there? I thought you want to go home. Or you want to spend the night here?" He asked with that teasing smile again.
No, no, no. I want to go home.
I quickly followed him downstairs until we reached his car. He opened the door for me and I quickly get inside.
"Are your Mom and Dad already asleep?" I asked.
"Yes. They'll be up early tomorrow so they need to take a rest early." He said and started the engine.
We drove silently until we reached home. Mom is not waiting outside. Good!
"I guess this will be goodnight. I'll see you on school tomorrow, my new friend." He said.
"Okay, goodnight. See you tomorrow, my new friend." I said and quickly closed the door.
As soon as I got outside of his car, he opened the window and handed me something.
"I forgot to give you that. Goodnight!" He said smiling widely and closed the window. He started the engine and drove away.
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