My childhood best friend is a bad boy

Chapter eighteen - Are you jealous?

Ellie's POV:

I wish I could have more friends like Scott. He always knows what to do to make my day better. A couple of days ago we went to a carnival and I had a lot of fun. The last time when we went to one was before he moved here, which was like five years ago. I would love to go to another one, but let's not rush things. I have to say that no more girls have talked with me about him again. I guess that the "stay away from each other in school" plan is working. 

I am still in school and my lunch break is soon. I don't feel very hungry, but I'll go to eat something. I got a message from my mom. 

- Your father and I are going out tonight. Will it be ok to stay alone?

- Mom, I am 17. Of course that I'll be ok. 

- I'm glad to hear it. See you later. Bye honey. 

I know that my mom is just worried, but I am not a kid anymore. I can take care of myself. When I went to eat someone called me to sit with him. I have seen this boy before, but we have never talked. 

- Hey, you were Ellie, right? Come and sit here. Don't worry, I don't bite. 

- And you must be? Why do you want me here? We have never talked. 

- Well since you get the attention of everyone, I decide to understand who are you. 

- And did you? Who am I? A nerd?

- No, you are not that bad. I would like to know you better and that's why I'll offer you something. I want to take you out for some drinks. Before you think it, it's not a date. I can't be with only one girl. - he chuckled

- Nice try, but I don't go out with strangers or people who I don't know well. You still didn't tell me who are you. 

- I am Jake and since you are new, I'll try to be gentle. 

- You'll do this sacrifice? Look, you are nice, but I don't know. I'm not in many moods for going out today. 

- C'mon it'll be fun. We can talk and even if you play your cards well, I can tell you a secret. 

- Why do you want so much to go out with me? Even as a friend. I don't understand. 

- Because I want to give you a chance. You can't be that bad. The other girls are just jealous of you. Well not everyone can look that good without trying. 

- Thanks for the nice words, but no. I don't want to go out today. With whoever it is. 

- You don't want or you are scared?

- Scared from what? You are just a boy, not a serial killer. - I laughed nervously

- Scared to not fall in love with me. Many girls are doing it.

- Ok, if I accept will you leave me? I have to say that you are really annoying. 

- I will leave you in peace if you say yes. So will you go out with me?

- Do I have another choice? Ok, I will, but this is the first and the last time. 

- Whatever you say. I'll take you at 4 pm. 

- Actually, why don't you tell me where we have to meet? Like that, it'll be better. 

- I'll text you where you have to come. See you soon princess. - Jake winked and left

Why did I accept? Now I have to go out with this jerk. I don't know how I'm going to stand him. Meanwhile, Scott texted me that after school he wants to come home. I didn't tell him about Jake. Maybe I will when he comes. I'm not sure how he'll react to that. He always has been protective when it comes to me. 

It's 2:30 and I and Scott are talking. How I see he'll stay here the whole day, but I have to go out soon. Not like I want to. 

- Cupcakes, what will you do this afternoon? I would love to do something with you. 

- It was a long time since you called me like that, but I have to go out.

- Ok, can I come? I won't bother you. 

- Actually, there will be another person as well, so it'll be better if you don't come. 

- Are you going out on a date? Why didn't you tell your best friend? - he chuckled

- It's not a date. I accepted only because I wanted him to leave me. He is so annoying.

- For who are you talking about? What is his name? Maybe I know him. 

- I think that it was Jake. Nice name, but an annoying person. 

With that, I saw how Scott froze in place. Is Jake a bad guy or what? Maybe I shouldn't tell him, but he was going to find out anyway. Probably this guy will tell everyone that he was with me. 

- Scott are you ok? Why did you look at me like that when I said his name? Is he a bad guy? Wait, are you jealous?

- What, of course not. He is one of my friends. Well not exactly a friend, but we hang out sometimes. Let's say that he is like me. Just promise me that you won't let him play with you, ok? 

- Yeah, sure. Moreover, I have my limits. 

Nothing else was said. Scott and I chatted until I had to go. Both of us went to the place where I had to meet Jake. Then Scott left me alone with the jerk. Wish me luck. For a first impression, his wasn't good. I don't know how girls can like him. I wouldn't stand him even five minutes. Somehow, I have to do it now. Maybe he is not that bad. I will give him a chance. 

- Hey, I am here. So where are we going? Any ideas? - I said

- Well I was thinking, why don't we walk around and then maybe go eat something. What do you think?

- I like the idea. We can go to one park. 

Great. Just great. Until dinner, there are like two hours. How I am supposed to spend the whole two hours with him. I hope that the way he was acting in school was just pretending. 

We are walking for an hour already and Jake didn't stop talking about himself and how many girls he had. Dude, I don't care about that. Can't we talk about something else? Whatever is it? Please. He is killing me. I wish that Scott was here. At least he doesn't talk about the same things over and over again. 

- So we were at this party and I was about to go to her when someone grabbed my hand and stopped me. It turned out that she had a boyfriend. At least I tried. 

- Yeah, good for you. 

- You don't sound very interested. These are one of my best stories. 

- You already said this three times. You are going to parties to hook up with girls. I get that. 

- Well I don't do it only at parties, but mostly there. Like that everyone can see how big a player I can be. 

- And why you are doing it? To get popular? I will never accept someone who is going out with a couple of girls at the same time. If I want a boyfriend, I want him to be loyal and only with me. If he isn't happy he is free to go, but I don't like cheaters as well. 

- Why do you have to be so complicated? You can be with many guys. 

Is he serious? Did he understand a single word from what I was trying to tell him? I can't stand Jake, but I won't deny a dinner. I am starting to get hungry, so I'll use this as an excuse to make him stop talking for a while. 

- Hey, can we go to eat? I haven't eaten much today and my stomach is starting to talk. - I laughed awkwardly

- Sure. What does my girl want to eat and where? It's your choice. 

- I am not your girl, but how about we go to one diner. They make really good food there. 

- Whatever you want. After that, we can do some things if you want. - he smirked at me

There is no chance that I am doing whatever it is with him. After dinner, I'll go home or at least far away from him. Does he really think that he can add me to his collection of hooked-up girls? I didn't fall that low to do this. Especially with him. 

We walked in and took a table. After the waiter took our orders, Jake continue talking. I looked at my phone, but there weren't new messages or missed calls. I wish that there were. I wanted to text Scott, but now is not the best moment for that. Maybe I can call him later. If he isn't outside with his friends or some girl.

During the whole dinner, this guy didn't stop talking. I could barely say something. All I was listening is how good a player he is and that we should try sometimes. He paid for the food and we walked out. 

- It was a nice dinner. I liked it, but I can love it if you give me something. - he looked at me smirking

- That's it! I am going home. 

- But why? We spent a good time together. Well, you didn't say almost anything, but that's ok. Everyone is shy on their first date.

- OMG, WILL YOU STOP TALKING? YOU ARE SO ANNOYING. I COULD BARELY SAY SOMETHING TODAY. FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME, THIS IS NOT A DATE. I DON'T KNOW HOW THESE GIRLS WANTED TO BE WITH YOU. I CAN'T STAND YOU EVEN FIVE MINUTES. DON'T YOU EVER TALK WITH ME AGAIN. I WILL NEVER GO OUT WITH YOU. THIS IS THE FIRST AND LAST TIME. GO FIND SOMEONE ELSE FOR YOUR NEXT DATE.

With that, I left him. I know that maybe I went too far, but he is so damn annoying. I couldn't stand him anymore. I said that I'll give him a chance, but it's impossible. My parents are out and since I don't want to be alone, I'll go to one place. Maybe there I'll feel a little bit better after this disaster.