Crushing on my brother's best friend

Chapter five - Losing control

Rosie's POV:

I can't stand this girl anymore. I don't know what her problem with me is. Jessie is the worst. The problem is that no one can do anything to her. Her dad is the sponsor of the school. No matter what she does, people can't tell her anything. Everyone is behind her back because they don't want to get in trouble. She can't do whatever she wants and get away with it. What I hate the most is when she tells horrible things about my best friend. This girl has no idea who he is. I'm trying to keep it calm, but it's not easy. I don't know how long I can survive. Maybe I have to listen to what Austin said. I need to stop caring about what people say about him and me. I talked with Kylie about it. Josh is too busy for me. She might have two kids but always finds time for me. That's why she doesn't need to worry about me, too. Well, it's good that I can always talk with her, but I feel more comfortable with Austin. Probably that is because he has always been with me since we met. He used to play with me all the time when I was little. Then he helped me with homework. He does this until today. I'm so happy to have such a great friend. I don't know what I would've done without him. Sadly, I can't keep bothering him with my problems. I have to deal with them alone. It won't be easy, but I have to do it. Thanks to me, Austin doesn't go out with anyone. He is always occupied with me. I love this, but it's not right. My best friend needs to have a social life. I guess we have something in common. At least he has more friends than me. I have only him. Devan and I talk, too, but we are not that close. I need to have conversations with people. The thing is that I don't want to get hurt. It's enough what is happening at school. I hope that when I graduate, I won't have the same problems. That is the last thing I want to happen.

Currently, I am at school. I have chemistry. It's not my best subject, but I'm trying to get good grades. I can say the same thing about every other one except for English. It seems easy for me. Some people keep talking about me during the classes. I'm not paying attention to them. I prefer to focus on the teacher. At least what happens doesn't affect my grades. I expected it to happen. Luckily, that is not the case. I want to keep these two things apart.

Now it's my lunch break. I don't want to eat, but I'm hungry. I started eating when I went home. It's not that bad, but it's not a solution. Also, I don't eat that much. That is not something I do on purpose. Let's say that I'm not in the mood for that. I walked into the cafeteria to search for an empty table. I found one and quickly went to take food. I don't want anyone to take it. I sat down and started eating. The sooner I get out of here, the better. That didn't last long. Soon, Jessie came.

- Get up, loser.

- Why?

- I want to eat here today.

- You can sit with me.

- Eww, gross. I should eat a sandwich from a gas station. Now get up.

- But I came here before you.

- Get up if you don't want to have problems!

- Ok, ok. I'll leave.

The worst part of all of this is that everyone is watching it. I quickly took my things and left. If I had been to another school, would things have been better? Probably not. I stayed inside until the end of the lunch break. Later, I went to my next class. It was history. At least I am in the front row, close to the teacher.

- Ok, students. Please don't forget that you have to write a history report. It needs to be at least two pages. Everything copied from the internet won't be graded. Also, if you copy it from someone else, the same thing will happen. I know the style of writing of all my students. I can tell if you wrote the report alone. Also, if someone else did it. This will be thirty percent of your final grade. Please don't skip it. Those who don't do it will automatically get an F. Let's continue with the lesson now.

I haven't even started this report. I had too many things in my head. Well, I better do it. I can't afford to have low grades. Otherwise, all my work will be for nothing.

After this class, I went to the hall. I changed my books for the next one. Then I pulled out my phone. Nothing is catching my attention on social media, but this is how I keep myself occupied. That was until I saw Jessie and her girls coming up to me. What else does she want from me? I gave her my table at lunch. I pretended to look at something on my phone.

- Hey, loser. How is your best friend? Did he f *ck you already? - she asked and laughed

- Please leave me alone.

- What? No. I want to have fun with you. I bet he won't mind if I show him what I am capable of, right? I'm sure I can treat him better than you. He needs to know what a real girl is. You probably can't satisfy him.

- Stay away from him.

- Ooh, someone is in protective mode. Should I visit him? Can you find where he works? - Jessie asked one of her girls

- I'm sure I can.

- Great. We'll have a good time. Maybe I can make him addicted. That way, he will leave you alone. I won't deny having him for myself. I'm sure he hides something beautiful under his clothes.

That was the moment when I lost it. I looked at Jessie and slapped her. Why the heck did I do that? Now, I will get in even more trouble. No, no, no. How can I be so stupid? She will ruin my life.

- I'm so sorry.

- You better be. From now on, I won't let you breathe for a second. I will chase you every day. Your life will be like hell, and even your best friend won't be able to save you. Watch out because things will get ugly for you. B*tch. - she said and threw my books on the ground

Everybody was watching, but no one did anything. Now you know why I don't have friends. How can I trust someone? Jessie has been after me since last year. No one ever stood up for me. Why should I have friends? These students are not worth it. I prefer having only one friend, but to know he will always be by my side. When the bell started ringing, I walked to class.

After school, I went to see Austin. I have to tell him what happened. Mostly, that is because I need his help. I got in huge trouble. He can't help me but can tell me what to do. Soon, I arrived and saw him on the roof. They built the sides of the house. I will wait for him to come down. I don't want to call him because he might get scared and fall.

- Man, you have a visit. - Pete said

- Rosie? What are you doing here?

- I came to talk with you.

- Couldn't you wait?

- No. I did something dumb and got in trouble.

- You what?

- Calm down. It's not that bad, but it might get.

- Give me a minute to come down.

I'm sure he will get mad at me for this. The thing is that I couldn't listen to her anymore. I don't want her to keep talking about my best friend. Well, the consequences will be terrible, for sure.

- Ok, what happened?

- Well.

- Rosie!

- Ok, ok. Jessie was talking sh*t about you. I couldn't listen to her anymore and lost it. Then I slapped her. She said she would make my life like hell. I'm scared she would do something to me. I don't know what to do. This girl is annoying and deserves it. The problem is that her father is the sponsor of the school. I mean, no one can touch her. I don't want her to kill me. - I said and looked at him

- Calm down, and take a deep breath. - he said, and I did it

- What do I have to do?

- Even if he father sponsors the school, it doesn't mean she can do whatever she wants. I'm sure he doesn't know what his daughter is doing at school. You don't have to worry about anyone. The school is full of teachers. She can't do anything to you. Also, students see what she is doing.

- They are useless. No one has my back. These people are scared of her. Me too. I don't know what she wants from me. Today, she made me get up and leave the table on lunch break.

- She did what?

- The girl wanted to sit there. I had to get up and leave.

- Why did you do that? You came before her.

- Because I'm scared of her. I can't do anything to her. If I touch her with a finger, I will be dead. Help me, please. I don't know what to do. You are the only one who can do it. - I said with tears in my eyes

- It's ok. Go home now. I have some work to do. When I finish, I will come to take you. We'll go out. Is this ok for you?

- Yes, thank you.

- You're welcome.

I did what Austin told me and walked home. The rest of the afternoon, I occupied myself with my homework. It's not like this helped me. I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened. I don't know why the heck I did this. Now she will ruin my life. Hopefully, that won't happen. Going to school is something I already don't like. I don't want it to become a nightmare. When I finished my work, I decided to take a nap. It's not like sleeping will help me. At least I will forget about the problem for a while.

I woke up, but I had no idea where I was. Far away, I saw Jessie and Austin. Sh*t! How did she get him? That is not fair. He is my best friend. I don't want her to do anything to him. He doesn't deserve it.

- Austin! - I shouted and walked up to them

- Look who is here. Go away.

- Austin, please. You have to stay away from her. She won't treat you well.

- I told you to go away.

- Please, listen to me. She is using you.

- Why would I stay away from my girlfriend?

- Your girlfriend?

- That's right. We are dating now. Go away before I make you do it. - Jessie said

- No, no, no. That is not true. THAT IS NOT TRUE! - I shouted and woke up

That is the scariest dream I have ever had. I can't let her close to him. No. He is my best friend. I'm not giving up on him. That won't happen. He is mine. Soon, I felt the tears rolling down. I can't lose him. I don't want to do it. That's when I felt familiar hands wrapped around me.

- Hey, I am here. Please don't cry. You know that is not something I like.

- She wants you for herself. She wants to take you away from me. - I said and pulled away

- Who?

- Jessie. Please, I don't want you to be with her. - I said, and he chuckled

- Relax. I don't even know this girl. Also, she is younger than me. What did she tell you today?

- Nothing.

- Tell me.

- She can satisfy you better than me and want to go on a date with you. Please don't let her close.

- I'm not doing anything. No one can take me away from you, ok? There is a reason why I am with you.

- What is it?

- It doesn't matter. You can calm down. I'm not going anywhere unless you are not with me.

- Thanks. I needed to hear it.

- Why don't we go out for dinner? I won't deny having dinner with your parents. I haven't seen them in a while.

- Are they here?

- No. I walked in because the door was open. You better lock it when you sleep.

- I know.

- Let's make dinner. I'm sure your mom will appreciate it.

- She will.

Austin and I walked into the kitchen. We can go shopping, but that will take us time. That's why we'll use what we have in the fridge. In the end, we made meatballs with mashed potatoes. Soon, my parents came home. They probably had a lot of work today. Usually, they do it early. Austin and I made them change and come here.

- You can sit down. - Austin said

- Bon Appetite. - I said and served them the dinner

- That looks good. Did you two make this? - dad asked

- Yes. I hope you will like it.

- You didn't have to do it, but we appreciate it. - mom said

- It's ok. I cook at home all the time. - Austin said

- Maybe you can teach Rosie. That will be useful for her. - dad said

- You are saying this too late. She is helping me a lot.

- Won't you two eat? Come here and sit. - mom said

- We won't deny it.

Austin told me to sit and went to take our plates. Soon, he came back. We did a good job. The meal is delicious. We need to cook together more often.

- You two did a great job. This is delicious.

- Thanks, mom. I'm glad you like it.

- She likes it because someone else did it for her. - dad said, chuckling

- Very funny. I wonder when you will cook something for me.

- I don't have time.

- During the weekend, you have plenty of it.

- Ok, fine. What do you want to eat?

- Surprise me.

- Are you ok? - Austin asked, whispering and kissing the top of my head

- Yes, I'm fine. Well, thanks to you.

- I didn't do anything.

- No, you did more than enough. Thank you for that. I appreciate it.

- You know I will do everything for you.

- I do. I hope that nothing will change.

- It won't. I promise you.

Austin stayed with us for a while. I would have loved it if he had stayed here for the night, but I was sure he wouldn't do it. At least I will see him tomorrow. I won't let anyone take him away from me. If it's necessary, I will fight. This girl can't do anything to me. My best friend is not interested in her. She can go away. I'm sure he will pick me. I am better than her. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been with me all these years. I'm so lucky to have such a good friend. He is the definition of perfection. I know that no matter what happens, he will always be by my side. I hope that this will never change. I want us to have a long-lasting friendship.