My childhood best friend is a bad boy

Chapter twenty-seven - You look different

Scott's POV:

What a weekend it was. I spend almost the whole with Ellie. She is the best thing that has happened to me. I mean that she is my best friend and with her, everything is better. I wish that it was longer. Well, everything good has a start and an end, but I'll see her soon. If I decide to get out of bed. Today is the last day of school. Then is our winter break. This means that I can have Ellie for myself for the whole two weeks and if that's not luck, I don't know what is it. 

I finally decide to get up. It was time for school. Basically since is the last day they are dancing again, but I won't go. This time I'll do something for myself. All the time I was going, because I had to. I don't care will people say something about me. 

When I got ready, I walked out. I decide to walk up to school. When I arrived, I saw Noah with a girl again. Not like it's something new. I walked up to him. 

- Hey man, how is your lady? - I asked smirking

- She is fine. Why do you always appear when you don't have to? 

- Don't worry. I'll leave you two to talk. Call me later. - the girl said and left

- I think that you beat me. In the last two weeks, you changed more girls than me in two months. - I chuckled

- Because you are occupied with only one. Tell me how are things between you two? Anything new?

- No, nothing interesting had happened. 

In my mind appeared the whole Saturday. We had so much fun. Especially me. I gladly will repeat this day. If Ellie wants to. 

- I know this smile. Something has happened. What did you and Ellie do the whole weekend? Did you finally ask her out?

- What? Dude, I will never do it. Moreover, we weren't the whole weekend together. Only on Saturday. 

- It's enough for you two. Now tell me everything. 

- You sound like a girl, but ok, I will tell you. I went and took her out for breakfast and then we walked to some places. Are you happy now?

- When I said everything, I meant everything. C'mon, you know you can tell me. I won't tell anyone. 

- Nothing else happened. We just walked around the town. Get lunch and dinner outside as well. 

- Ok, if you don't want to tell me, Ellie will. By the way, will you come to the dances tonight? They are the last for the year. 

- No, I'll skip them. I always go, because of what people will say, but I don't care anymore. They are free to say what they want. 

- What about Ellie? Won't you make a move and ask her as your date?

- I don't want her to get in trouble. You know what I mean and I really don't want to come. If Ellie wants, she has to find a date or come alone again. 

We talked for a while until I saw Ellie. She looks like she just got up from bed. Usually, she takes care of herself, but today she is different. Even her clothes aren't in their place. I mean they are on different sides. I wanted to ask her what is going on, but Melinda appeared and I couldn't do it. Maybe later I can have the chance. 

The bell rang and I went for my next class. I forgot that Ellie was in it too. When she came, I sit behind her. I didn't want to make it too obvious. Moreover, two of Melinda's chicks were here. I can't risk it. I wrote a note and used the pen trick to give it to Ellie. 

Meet me at the football playground during the lunch break. We need to talk. 

I saw Ellie read it and started writing something. Soon she returned it. 

Did something happen? Anyways, ok, I'll be there. 

Yes, something happens. You, dear Ellie. That's what happens. Today she looks different and not on the good side of it. I'm not sure that she realizes it. She also looks very sleepy. Maybe she hasn't slept well last night. 

I waited for Ellie on the football playground. Luckily, today the cheerleaders don't have practice. Soon she appeared. Ellie sits on the bench next to me. 

- For what do you want to talk with me? Did something happen?

- That's what I want to know. Today you look different and not from the good side. Did you sleep well last night?

- Yeah, I slept well. Why are you asking? I don't understand. 

- Because, sorry to say it, you look horrible. I mean your hair is everywhere and your clothes are on different sides. Ellie, what is going on?

- Nothing, I am totally fine. By the way, are coming to these dances tonight. I understand today about them. - she chuckled

- No. I don't want to, but don't change the topic. You know that you can share with me everything. Is it something bad? - I said, taking a piece from her hair and pushing it away

No response. I'll take this as a yes. What can be that bad? During the weekend, she was fine. Maybe something happened after that. She snuggled in me and I felt a tear rolling her cheek. Damn it! I hate when she cries and the fact that I can't do anything about that makes it worse. 

I carefully wiped her tear and gave her a tight hug. 

- Ellie what is going on? During the weekend, you were fine. Everything was looking great. 

- That's the thing. It was way too good and on me, good things happen only when something bad will come next. 

Wait, what? I get lost. What is that supposed to mean? That something bad will happen? Ellie is filling her head with wrong thoughts again. 

- Don't tell me that you didn't like what I did? How dare you? I put so much effort - I said, trying not to laugh

- No, I liked everything, but I just feel like something will happen. 

- Is this why you look like that? 

- Like what? I look fine. What do you mean?

I took out my phone and turned the camera on. Ellie saw herself and buried her face in my shirt. I couldn't hold it anymore and laugh. I know that I shouldn't, but I just couldn't. 

I lifted her head and started fixing her hair. Then I made her clothes. There you go. Now she looks better. I opened my camera again and she smiled. I'm not a professional and I don't understand fashion, but I can do some touch-ups. I pulled her close and kissed her cheek, which made her blush. 

- It's better if I go inside. I'll see you later. 

She was about to leave, but I grabbed her hand and pulled her back. 

- We have twenty more minutes. You won't escape that easily. 

- But I don't want someone to see us. 

- Everyone has lunch now. Which reminds me. - I said and pulled out a cupcake from my bag

- Is this for me? Thank you so much. It's delicious. - she said, taking a bite from it

- This is one of the rarest days in which I decide to be nice. 

- Which is like every day when I am around. - Ellie chuckled

- Maybe, but since you mentioned it, will you go to the dances tonight?

- No, I don't think so. I don't feel interested. Dances are the last thing, which I want to do on my last school day before winter vacation. 

- Or you don't have a date? What about that guy with who you danced the last time?

- I haven't talked with him since then. Again, I'm not going. Will you leave me now?

- Whatever you say. If you are free, we can go out this afternoon. I promise that I won't be annoying. 

She laughed. We talked for a while, and then I let her go. It'll be better if people don't see us walking inside together. I don't know why, but people make conclusions about everything. Even when they don’t know the full story.

After my last class, I walked out and hid behind one tree. When Ellie appeared, I grabbed her hand. She jumped from fear. 

- Shhh, it's only me. You no need to get scared.

- You i***t. I hate you. Couldn't you do it more normally?

- Do you even know me? You are asking me dumb questions, princess.

With that, she hit me in the stomach with her elbow. I have to admit that she hurt me. I want payback. I grabbed her hand and pinned her to the tree. I know how much she likes when someone gets in her personal space. 

- You shouldn't have done that. That was a huge mistake. - I leaned closer

Ellie was frozen. I won't lie that I have so much fun right now. Still, she'll be mad at me when she understands that I played her. Moreover, I promised that around here I'll be the old me. Well, I am trying my best. I haven't looked at a girl for almost a month. Maybe not that long, but most of my time I am with Ellie. 

- Scott, w-what are you doing?

I leaned closer and whispered in her ear. I felt how her body was shivering. 

- That's what you get for hitting me. Never do this again. You know that I quickly can bring the bad boy, but I promised you that I won't do it and I'm keeping my promises when it comes to you. 

- Wait a minute? Did you play me? I can't believe that I fell for that. 

Ellie pushed me away and started walking. I quickly caught up with her. She is cute when she is mad. Something that I see very often. If I don't annoy her, who else will do it? 

The whole way home Ellie didn't say a single word. Is she really mad at me? I won't fall for that. 

- Ellie, will you stop being mad at me? It wasn't a big deal. 

- No, it was a big deal. You know that I hate this side of you. I hate when you use girls just to get what you want and then leave them heartbroken. Why don't you understand this?

Ellie walked in her room and slammed the door. I didn't think that is such a big deal. I think that this time she is really mad at me. I'll go and try to make up. 

- Ellie, can I come in? I won't do anything to you. 

She came and closed the door right in my face. Then she locked it. Great. Well, she has a window. It's not the best idea which I got, but I'll try. I walked out of the house and start climbing the pipe, which was outside. After like five minutes, I entered her room. 

- How did you...? Getaway, right now! I don't want to talk with you. 

- Ellie, you have to do it. I'm sorry, ok. I didn't want to hurt you. 

- But you did and this time a lot. 

- If it was bothering you that much, why didn't you say something? Why did you stay frozen?

- I... that doesn't matter. You messed up. 

- Ok, I did. Now I want to make up, but you don't let me. 

- Just go away. I want to be alone. Which means that you have to go home. 

I sat on her bed and made her face me. I grabbed both of her hands so she can't escape. No matter does she like it or not, Ellie has to listen to me. I don't like when we argue. I know that most of the time or always it's my fault, but she isn't that innocent as well.

- Let me go. I don't want to talk with you. 

- But you will. Look, I didn't mean to hurt you. Just to play with you. 

- Yeah, that's exactly what I want. 

I realize what I just said. I didn't mean it that way. I need to work with my words. 

- I didn't mean it that way. C'mon, we always play games with each other. I don't have anyone else to annoy.

- Well find someone else, because I am done with you. 

Ellie was about to get up and walk away when I pulled her closer. I made her look at me again. I'm not done with you miss Jones. 

- But I am not. Do you really want to leave your only best friend, because of one stupid argument?

No answer. Ellie was the same way as what happened before like an hour. What is going on with her? Does she hate that many people to be close to her? Even in "Frozen”, the characters were moving. 

- Ellie, are you ok? Why are you looking at me like that? Please don't kill me. - I chuckled at the end

- What? Sorry, I didn't listen to you. 

- Yeah, I can tell. Are you sure that everything is ok? Do you hate so many people being that close to you?

- I just don't like it, but why am talking to you. I am still mad. - she said and turned her head to the other side

Her hands are still in mine so Ellie can't escape. I decide to let her go. I don't want to fight with her. If that's what she wants, then ok. There's no point continuing whatever that is. 

- Why did you let me free? I thought that you didn't want to. 

- Because I get tired of fighting with you all the time. You wanted to be free, so here you go. When you get in a better mood, you can call me. I'll go home. 

I was about to walk away when I felt hands wrapped around me, coming with a whisper. 

- I don't like us fighting too. 

- So will you forgive me?

- I don't know. Sometimes you are really hurting me. I know that it's not on purpose, but still...

- I'm sorry. If you forgive me, I'll try to be a better best friend. Deal?

- Deal. Now come here. I want some cuddles.

With that, we get back on the bed. In one moment, we fight, and on the next, we are laying down watching a movie. I'm glad that we made up. I hate when she is mad at me, but I still can't understand why she acted that way when I get closer. I mean we know each other for years. Ellie knows what I am like. Maybe it's better if I don't know. I'll enjoy the rest of the day with my best friend and won't think about it.