My childhood best friend is a bad boy

Chapter nineteen - You will always come back to me

Scott's POV:

She is going out. With a guy. Ellie is going out with someone who she barely knows. Why did I let her do it? I know Jake and he is not for her. The last thing that she needs is a player. I hope that Ellie knows what she is doing. I wanted to help her, but it won't be nice if I was with them. I don't know why I am so worried, but I am. The fact that I know Ellie and Jake perfectly makes me wonder how this will end. 

Since Ellie is out, I have nothing to do and that's why I called Noah. He is always free for me. Well, when he is not with a girl. 

- Hey man, I am not late, am I?

- And since when Scott Lincoln gets bored? That's new. 

- Since his best friend cuts him off to go out with someone who she doesn't know well. 

- Is the best friend jealous that he isn't at the boy's place?

- No, he isn't. Just... I know with who is she and he is not the best option. You know him too. 

- Really? With who is he? I don't know no one who will ask her out?

- Ellie is with Jake. I know that it sounds unbelievable, but it's true. She accepted only because otherwise he wouldn't left her in peace. You know how annoying he can be. 

-Yes, I know. I don't know how he has dated so many girls, but do you think that he went out with Ellie only to... you know? 

- I never thought of that. Moreover, she knows what she is doing. Ellie has limits, but if he does something to her, I'll kill him. 

- Why I am not surprised? Ellie is a clever girl. I don't think that she'll let him that close or whoever it is. Except you. 

- I hope that you are right. I don't want her to suffer. 

- But are you sure that you aren't jealous? Even a little bit. 

- Dude, I am not jealous. Especially from him. I have had better girls than him. 

- You know that both of you had the same ones, right?

- Is he chasing me? Getting what I leave?

- Something like that. I think that he wants to show everyone how big player he can be. 

- I hope that he won't play with Ellie as well. She doesn't deserve it. 

We talked about this for a while then went to play at the basketball playground. I checked my phone, but there were no messages or missed calls from Ellie. I was hoping that she will call me to come and save her from him, but there was nothing. It's not the best time for me to call her. I don't want to interrupt whatever is happening between them. I still think that nothing good will happen. They are way too different. 

Later we walked around for a while and then each of us went home. As I walked in I saw my parents getting ready. 

- Are you going somewhere? Why I don't know?

- Because first you no need to know everything and second yes we are going out tonight. You can invite someone if you want, but no parties. - mom said

- Thanks, but I'm not in mood for that. 

- Then you can call Ellie. I'm sure that she can fix it. - dad chuckled

- I wish I could, but she is out with someone and I can't call her now. 

- That's why you're not in mood. Is my son jealous? - mom asked

- Why everybody keeps saying it? For a thousandth time, I am NOT jealous. Especially since I know with who is she. Things won't end well, but I don't know for who or maybe for both of them. 

- And why do you think like that? Maybe something can happen. 

- Because I hang out sometimes with this guy and he can be very annoying. Noah and I don't like him that much. Moreover, he is very different from Ellie. I don't think that she'll like him. Another thing is that he is a player and my only hope is that he won't the same thing with her which he does with every girl. I know that Ellie knows what she is doing. So back to the topic. I will be alone here?

- Yes, you will. Have fun doing what you'll do. We'll see you later. Bye honey. - mom said and both with dad left

Great. I have nothing to do until the end of the night. My parents are out, Ellie too and I have no one with who is that close to hang out. I can watch a movie. Maybe that will make the time goes faster. I checked my phone again, but nothing. I need to stop thinking about her. I'm sure that Ellie is fine. If she needed me, she should've called me hours ago. 

I was in the middle of my movie when I heard the doorbell. My parents can't be back that early. I was too lazy to stand up and open the door so I shouted to whoever it was to come in. 

- Come in whoever you are. 

- Hey, what are you doing? 

- Ellie? Weren't you supposed to be outside with a guy? 

- Can I join or you don't want me here? 

- What? Of course that I want you here. Just... I am little bit surprised. 

 With that she sit on the couch next to me , lifted my hand, wrapped it around her and snuggle. I am very confused right now. Why she is here? Not like I don't like it, but she never texted or called me. 

- I don't want to be rude, but what are you doing here? Didn't things go well with this date or whatever it was?

- Shhh, I want to watch the movie. - she put one of her fingers on my lips

- But Ellie... was it that bad? You know you can tell me. I won't tell anyone. 

- Let's say that he was way too annoying and I couldn't stand him anymore. All the time he was talking how big player he is and with how many girls he has been. After dinner, I couldn't keep it anymore and yelled at him everything that I was thinking. I know it wasn't the best move from my side, but he is impossible. I don't know how the girls are standing him. 

That made me chuckle. I was sure that she won't handle him. At least it's not only me and Noah who can't stand him. Maybe the fact that a girl has told him this will make Jake change a little, but I don't believe it. He always will be the same jerk. He has luck that he is popular. 

- Will you stop smiling like crazy?

- What? I am not doing it. Why should I do that? By the way, I knew that you will always come back to me.

- Yeah, sure. You think that I don't know? It's way too obvious. 

- Ellie, I have no idea what you are talking about. Will you tell me?

- You seriously think that I don't know that you never wanted me to go out with him and that you are very happy that the things didn't work out. 

Damn it, this girl can read me like an open book. Ellie knows me so well, but she doesn't need to know that it's true. Let's say that I still don't know what she means. I like playing games with her. At least mine are not hurting her. 

- And why would I want that? Ellie, you are my best friend and I want the best for you. 

- Because he is a player and before I go you made me promise you that I won't let him play with me, remember?

Sh*t, I forgot about that. I guess that it's game over for me. She is the only one from I will accept to lose. 

- Yeah, about that... why don't we talk about something else?

- You no need to get jealous. No matter with who I go out, you always will be my best friend. 

- Don't start with this. I heard it way too much today. Why everybody keeps saying this?

- Because it's true. You are in protective mode all the time when it comes to me. Something which I find very nice and dangerous at the same time. 

- Why dangerous? I haven't done anything to anyone. 

- For now. Who knows what will you do if someone hurts me. I don't to be at that person's place. - she chuckled

- Ok, I am not that bad, am I? Moreover,  what's wrong with that? Can't I protect my best friend?

- Only when I ask for that, ok? If I don't need your help, you won't come. Understood?

- Yes mam. Your words are an order for me. 

That made her laugh. I know that it sounds selfish, but I like that she is here with me instead with this jerk. I don't have the right to stop her going out with people, but I just don't want her to get hurt. Since I know myself, I still don't know why she is with me. Ellie can find better people to be friends with. 

After half an hour, the movie ended. It is 10:30 pm and I saw that Ellie is almost sleeping. 

- Dude, my parents are out and there's no one at home. Can I crash it here for the night? 

This made me laugh very hard. I haven't heard her talking like this for a while. I don't think that she realizes it, but it's funny. At least for me. 

- For what are you laughing? I just asked a question. 

- The way you asked it. You haven't talked like that in a while, but you are always welcome here. Anytime you want. 

- Thanks man, I appreciate that. Also, can I steal some clothes and use your bathroom. 

- Something else? To steal me for example. - I chuckled

- Yeah, I think that we should stop here. 

- Let's go in my room and I'll give you some clothes. If you want you can pick them. I won't mind. 

- Yeah, ok. Let's go. I want to sleep. I need to forget this disaster.

We went upstairs and I gave her the freedom to choose clothes. Ellie went in the bathroom to get changed. When she came out I tried very hard to hold myself. She picked a T-shirt and some shorts, but I have to admit that on her they look better than me. I need to kick out the player in me when she is around. I have to work on that. 

- Dude, will you stop checking me out? You are looking at me like I am a fresh piece of meat. 

- I'm sorry, but it's not my fault that you look like that. - I chuckled

- And how exactly I look? These are just simple clothes. 

- Which look better on you than me. That's for sure. 

- Look, I want to sleep and some cuddles. Can you kick out the bad boy and player and bring the good guy? I only want to sleep, not you doing what you want with me. 

- I will try to do it, but no promises. Let's sleep now, it's late. 

- Finally. I can't wait to hug the pillow. - she said and got in bed

- I thought that you want to hug me?

- If you come here, maybe I'll do it. It's up to you. 

With that I get in bed. I kissed the top of her head and put the quilt on top of us. 

- Goodnight Ellie, sweet dreams. 

- To you too bad boy. - she replied and snuggled

Did she just called me a bad boy? She is tired and doesn't know what she is saying. This night didn't go how I expected it. It went even better. I know that Ellie will find a good guy. If she is happy, I am too. I won't lie that I would love if I always will be her number one guy, but this is something that she has to decide. I hope that I don't need to fight with her future boyfriend. I don't want to make her choose between us. Except if he and me are one person. No, no. I won't go out with her. Ellie is only my best friend and that's it. Nothing more.