My childhood best friend is a bad boy

Chapter twenty-two - School dances pt. 2

Ellie's POV:

I was dancing with some boys. His name is Josh. Basically, this is the first time that I met him, but I have to say that he is funny and nice. Not a player like the popular boys in school. I looked around to see Scott, but he wasn't there. Maybe he is dancing with a girl. Well, that is for what he is here. I won't lie that I liked when he danced with me. If I knew that I won't have problems, I happily would stay with him until the end of the night. With him, I can be myself. 

When the song, which was playing, finished I went to the bathroom. After around ten minutes, I come back. I looked where the popular boys and girls were, but Scott wasn't there. I don't know why I care that much, but I feel the need to find him. There is only one person who can tell me where he is. 

- Hey Noah, can we talk for a minute? Then you can continue dancing with your girl. 

- Yes, sure. I'll be right back. Don't dance with someone else. - he chuckled

- Don't worry for me, but you have not more than ten minutes. - his girl said

- So Ellie, for what do you want us to talk about?

- Do you know where Scott is? I searched him, but I didn't find him anywhere. It's not like I need him, but I just wonder. 

- Like it's only that. Anyways he is not here. 

- What? Why? Where did he go? I saw that he wasn't much in the mood, but when we talked he seemed better. 

- Scott walked away. I don't know where is he now. He didn't say anything, just left. 

- Do you know why? Is it because of me or did something else happen?

- I don't know. He wasn't much in the mood. Maybe he get tired and get home. Look, Ellie, I understand that you are worried, but Scott is a big boy. Probably he is around here. 

- Hey Ellie, will you come back dancing? - Josh asked me

- I'm sorry, but I have to go. I got a text from my mom that she needs me. It's urgent. 

- Oh, ok. Then I'm glad that you came. - he said and walked away

I was about to go when Noah grabbed my hand to stop me. 

- Text me when you find him. I want to know that he is ok. 

- Ok, I will. I have to go now. 

Josh may believe the lie, which I said, but Noah didn't. Well, it was kind of visible that I get worried for Scott. I mean he is popular and usually likes to have attention from girls. I don't know what is going on with him. Lately, he looks different. I haven't seen him with a girl in a while. I hope that he is ok and hasn't done something stupid. Good thing is that he isn't drunk. Or he wasn’t while he was here. Now I'm not sure about that. 

I walked out of school and tried to call him. No one answered. Maybe he doesn't want to talk with me. Why? He was happy when we were together. Then why he is not in the mood? When I find him, I'll ask. The question is where to search him. He can be anywhere. Let's think. If he wants to be alone, he will go to a quiet place. It's almost 10 pm so most of the people are at home. It's pretty quiet outside. I decide to walk around the school. There is a park, which is nearby. Maybe he is there. 

I tried to call Scott one more time, but there was no response. I am walking for an hour already and I still haven't found him. I got tired and decide to sit in one park which was nearby. When I arrived, I saw someone under one street lamp someone. I got closer and I saw who it was. So this is where he was. After I texted Noah, I went and sit next to him. 

- Your suit will get dirty. 

- Same about your dress. 

We stayed quiet for like ten minutes. I have to say that it was a bit awkward. At least for me. 

- What are you doing here? - both of us said

- You go first. 

- No, ladies are first. Go on. 

- Why did go away from the dances? Did something happen? I know that you weren't much in the mood, but when we were together you looked better. 

- Yeah, because you were there. Then everything gets boring again. I decide to leave. Now tell me what are you doing here? Weren't you supposed to dance with your guy? 

- He isn't my guy. Moreover, I just met him. Yes, he is nice, but my best friend is more important. I am searching for you for an hour. 

- But why? You didn't have to do it. 

- Because I get worried, that's why. I saw how sad you were looking at me and I thought that I did something. 

- Not every time when I'm not in the mood it's because of you. I have other things, which can upset me. 

- I know that, but still... - I didn't know what to say

I sighed and laid my head on his shoulder. He wrapped his hand around me. Call me crazy, but this feels ten times better than being on these stupid dances. We were sitting like that for god knows how long. No words were needed. Soon I felt water on my cheek. First, I thought that it was a tear, but then I get a second one. I think that it's starting to rain. 

- Hey, is it me or it's starting to rain?

- It's not only you. I felt a couple of raindrops as well. Maybe we should go home. 

- Yeah, we can or... not. 

Now it was raining more than a moment ago. One thing is that I love to dance and play in the rain. I get up and start dancing around. Scott went under one tree. 

- Ellie what are you doing? You'll get wet. Come here. 

- Nope. I want to dance in the rain. Will you dance with me?

- What? Are you crazy? Come here right now or you'll get wet and cold. 

- No, I won't. The only way is for you to make me, but this won't happen. 

Scott was staying and watching me. I get bored to dance alone and bring him. He refused to come at the beginning, but then he gave up. I am his best friend so he can't tell me no. Just like that, we danced in the rain. I was walking around the whole park. Since no one was here, I wasn't feeling embarrassed.

After a while, Scott wanted to stop dancing and get home, but I still didn't. 

- Ellie we are already wet. Why don't you want us to go home?

- Because it doesn't rain every day. Moreover, when I get older I won't do this for sure. C'mon, let's stay couple more minutes, and then we'll go home. I promise you. 

- But you'll get cold and maybe sick. 

- Why do you have to be so boring? If you want you can go home, but I won't. Now if you excuse me, I'll go to play for a while. - I tapped his nose and walked away

One thing about Scott is that he doesn't like when people tap his nose. Basically only I do it, but it's enough. He started chasing me. Like that, we were running around the park. Both of us were wet, but I don't care. I haven't done this in a while. Why can't I have some fun? Scott caught me behind one tree. He looked at me with a mad expression and then picked me up. 

- Let me down. I want to play. 

- You know that I hate when you do this. 

- Well maybe you deserved it. Since when did you become that boring?

- Since when did you become a kid?

- I always have been a kid, but I didn't know that my best friend has a problem with that. Now, will you let me go? I want to swing.

- Is there something that you don't want? I don't know what I have to explain to your parents when they see us like that. 

- Why do you have to explain them? Now let me down. - I said and he did it

I run to the swing and sit on it. Scott came after me and sit on the other one next to me. Both of us were swinging and laughing. Yes, we are two kids. It's started to rain harder, but this only made things better. I love when it's raining.

Soon Scott got off his swing and stopped mine. I looked at him confused. 

- Why did you stop my swing? 

- It's raining harder, but I also wanted to ask you something, miss Jones. 

Nothing good comes when he uses my last name. Well sometimes we make jokes using our last names, but not often. 

- What do you want to ask me? It better be important. 

- Can I have a dance? I see that we won't go home soon, so I have to spend my time here properly. - he chuckled

Is he serious? I asked him for so long and he was denying it all the time. Now he is the one asking me. Well, I won't wait for a second call. I must be crazy to not accept this. 

- Yes, you can. But why did it take you so long? I was asking you since we come here. - I said getting up

- Let's say that it took me some time to get my good mood back. 

Scott took my hand and spun me. I won't lie that this feels good. No, amazing. He might be only my best friend, but with him, I feel comfortable. I can say and do what I want and he won't say anything. Ok, maybe he'll laugh at my stupidity. He pulled me closer. Way too much if you ask me, but I didn't step back. I don't know is it me, but he is different. 

- Will you tell me what is going on?

- What should be going on? I don't understand. 

- You are nice and in good mood. The bad boy is completely gone like he never existed. 

- I told you that around you I'll be myself. Not the person who I am now. Don't you like it?

- I do, but it feels weird. Why you aren't like that all the time? I mean I like this version more. 

- It's too late for that, but let's not talk about this now. I want to enjoy this moment here with my best friend. 

Nothing else was said. I couldn't resist and smile. It's not every day to hear Scott talking like that. He deserves a real girl, not one of these who are in school. If he wants to he can be a great person. But who am I to tell him who he has to be? This is his decision. 

While we were dancing, I felt a kiss on my cheek. I blushed visibly. In this moment, there was also thunder. Maybe we should go home. 

- I think that we should go home. 

- I thought that you didn't want to. What changed your mind Cupcakes?

- The thunder. I wanted to ask you if you don't mind, can I come home with you?

- Why you are even asking? You know that you are always welcome. 

With that, Scott grabbed my hand and we went to his house. Good thing is that he lives not more than thirty minutes from here so there is no chance for us to get wetter. When we walked in, we saw his parents on the couch, watching a movie. I thought that up to now they would be in bed. I mean it already passed midnight. 

As we closed, the door both of them looked at us. They don't look very happy. 

- What has happened with you two? - his mom asked

- Well... it's a long story. - Scott said

- Did the two kids play in the rain? - his dad asked

How does he know? Is it that obvious? I didn't say anything and just nodded my head. Scott took my hand. I won't deny that I feel embarrassed right now. Yes, I enjoyed it a lot, but now we are talking with adults and probably they will say that we are acting like kids. Just like what mister Lincoln said. 

- Well won't you answer us? Did you really play under the rain? - miss Lincoln asked

- What is your problem? What if we did? It doesn't matter what we do. 

- Go upstairs and get changed and dry yourself. I don't want you to get wet everywhere. 

- Also, Ellie is staying here for the night. I don't care do you agree or not. - Scott looked at me with a smile

- Son, it was obvious. Why else she will be here that late? - his dad chuckled

Both of us went upstairs and get changed. I asked Scott to give me some clothes. I went into the bathroom to get dressed. It was only a hoodie with some sweat pants, but I was feeling comfy. When I walked out he looked at me a little bit disappointed. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- I liked you with the dress on. You looked really pretty. 

- Thanks, but it was uncomfortable. But I appreciate your compliment. - I said lightly blushing

- Let's go to sleep now, because it's almost one am or if you want we can talk for a while. I don't want to sleep yet.

- Yeah, but I don't want to wake up for lunch. By the way thanks for tonight. I haven't had fun like that for a while. I hope that I didn't ruin the bad boy's reputation. 

- Don't worry. No one will understand this. It'll be our secret. 

- If you say so. I want to sleep now, so if you don't mind I'll need my cuddle buddy. 

- And you'll have it. He is always ready for you. 

We get under the covers. I don't care how many girls will hate me if they understand that I sleep in Scott's house. I feel happy and I won't let someone change that. 

- Goodnight Scott and sweet dreams. - I kissed his cheek and snuggle. 

- To you too Ellie. I love you Cupcakes. - he kissed the top of my head and turned the lights off

Scott hasn't said this for a while. I don't know why, but when we are together I feel important. Not only because he is my best friend, but also because he cares for me. No one else will do with me what he did tonight. I had huge luck with a friend like him. That's why he is my best friend. I love you, Scott.