The good girl is changing me

Chapter eighteen - Saving the good girl

Aaron's POV:

I feel like slowly I am starting to change. I don't know is it thanks to Chloe, but I haven't been with a girl in a while. I'm not in the mood for that. Moreover, they want only one thing from me. It feels good to sit and just talk with someone about life or what matters for you. Up to now Dani and Chloe are the only ones with who I can do that. I won't lie that I like spending time with Chloe. She is nice to me and I like that. Also, she cares a lot for me, no matter that I still don't know why. Even my parents didn't care that much when I was little. I don't know is she doing it because she wants to or there is another reason for that. I would love to ask her, but I don't want it to sound like I don't want her to do it. Sometimes I need to have a person by my side who will stop me from doing dumb things. 

It was already 7:30 am, but I don't feel very well. I gladly will skip school, but I don't want to do it too often. Someone might connect the dots and understand that there is something going on with me. I grabbed my phone and then I realize that I have Chloe's number. I can call her or text her to see where she is. I'm sure that she won't skip a class to stay with me, but I have no problem waiting and going somewhere with her after school. Well, if she agrees to do it. Anyways, I decided to text her. 

Hey, are you free this afternoon or today at all?

I guess that she was on her phone because soon she replied. 

I have some free time in the afternoon between 4 and 5 pm. Later I am going out with the girls. Sorry. :(

It's not what I wanted, but it's better than nothing. I just want to see her. 

Ok, I don't mind. Where do you want us to meet? If you want you can come home. No one will see you. 

After five minutes, she finally replied. 

Yes, that way is better. I hope that you will be at home. 

I'll wait for you. Bye Chloe. 

Bye Aaron. 

I won't lie that I didn't like it when she said that she has only one hour. Yes, she is not my girlfriend or a friend, but if I have to be honest, I would love to spend more time with her. The fact that she is still hiding me is not helping much, but if Chloe wants to keep her friends, she has to do it. I wonder when things will get normal and we can go out with whoever we want without being scared that someone will see us. Before people weren't judging that much. 

I got out of bed and went into the bathroom. When I was done, I got dressed and went into the kitchen for food. Dani was on the table eating cereal. From how long is he here and why he didn't wake me up? I got cereal as well and sat next to him. No one was talking. The only noise was from our eating. Sometimes we have silence like that, but it's never uncomfortable. There are times in which we don't know what to say to each other. 

- How are the thing between you and Chloe?

- Good. 

- You go out very often. 

- Are you jealous?

- No, just surprised. I haven't seen you so often with a girl. Are you sure that she is only a friend to you?

- I have never said that we are friends. 

- So she is your girlfriend.

- I have never said that either. 

- Then what are you two?

- I don't know. If I tell her that I want to be her friend this means that she will feel obligated to go out with me often and this can't be hidden for so long. 

- What if she is your girlfriend?

- I can't have one and you know it. I am not capable to keep a girl. 

- Why are you so sure? I think that you will keep Chloe. Even if you don't admit it, it's visible that you care for her. A lot more than every other girl with who you have been. 

- I don't care for her that much. Just a little bit. 

- You can lie to whoever you want, but not me. Moreover, she cares about you as well. Otherwise, your scars wouldn't be gone so fast. 

- How do you know about that?

- There is no one else who could've done that. You don't take care of yourself and I know that it wasn't me. The only person who left was she. 

- Ok, you caught me. She came like two days ago. Chloe said that was here earlier, but since no one opened the door she walked away and has decided to come later. She didn't look surprised when she saw my face, but I saw that she was worried. I don't know why she cares so much. Even my parents didn't do it when I was little. 

- Maybe because she feels something about you. I don't know. This is what I think. 

- I don't think so. I told her that it's better if she stays away from me, but this girl doesn't listen. It's her choice after all. 

- No matter how many times you say it to her, she won't do it. Maybe she doesn't like you like a potential boyfriend, but there is definitely something that she feels about you. It's very clear to see. 

- I just don't want her to get in trouble. 

- She knew that she might get in some in the day she came to talk with you. 

- Let's go now if you are done. I don't want to talk more about her. 

I left the bowls in the sink and both of us walked out. I will wash them when I have time. We walked to school. Of course, we were late as always, but no one of us cares about that. When we walked into the classroom, the teacher gave us a look, but didn't say anything and continued with her lesson. Dani and I sat at our usual place. Unlike me, he is paying attention to what the teacher is saying. In my head popped out his words. Is it possible for Chloe to feel something for me? No, I don't believe it. Yes, she is nice to me, but this doesn't mean that she likes me or something like that. 

As usual, I left on the lunch break. Dani said that he will come later. I grabbed coffee and sat on the small stairs. This time Chloe wasn't here. Well, she has to eat as well. Moreover, we can't be always together no matter how much I wish that she was here. I heard my phone vibrating and pulled it out. I had a message from her. I opened it and read what she has sent me. 

I'm sorry, but I can't come for the lunch break. I'll see you at your house at 4 pm. I hope you are not mad. 

Even when she can't do something, Chloe wants me to know. It's nice. 

No problem. Have a nice lunch. 

You too. :)

I like this girl. I mean that she treats me nice and doesn't hate me. Also, she is funny and knows how to take proper care of someone. Will it be selfish if I tell her that I want to keep her for myself? I'm kidding. I will never tell her that because it's not true. 

After the lunch break, I went home. I texted Dani that I want to be alone for some time. I didn't tell him that Chloe will come today. The truth is that I forgot and moreover, he always asks me about her. I walked home and went to take shower. After that, I laid on the bed. I texted Chloe that I am at home so she can come in without knocking. I might fall asleep that's why I texted her. 

Soon I felt something on my cheek. I slowly opened my eyes. I guess that I have fallen asleep. In front of me was Chloe who was rubbing my cheek with her thumb. I gave her a confused smile. 

- I didn't want to wake you. 

- It's fine. I had to wake up at some time. 

- You sleep cute. - she said and I looked at her

- Um... thanks. 

This is the first time when someone is telling me this. I wonder how long she is here. I grabbed my phone and saw that it's 4:10 pm. I guess that she is here for not more than 10 minutes. I left it on the nightstand and looked at her. Chloe has nodded her head down. Don't tell me she feels awkward. It's not a crime to touch someone. I carefully lifted her head and made her look at me. She has pretty eyes. No one was talking. I didn't say anything and pulled her for a hug. I guess that she needed that because I felt how she snuggled in me. 

- Chloe, are you ok?

- Yes. I just needed that. 

- You know that you can come whenever you want here. Just call me so I can be at home. 

- Thanks, but no need to. I'll be fine. 

This is the first time when I am trying to confront a girl and I won't lie that I like it. That's a new feeling for me, but it's something that I should do more often. Soon she pulled away and looked at me. I gave her another smile and she returned it. We talked until she had to go. To be honest, I didn't want to let her go, but I had no other choice. Her friends are waiting for her and if she doesn't come, they will get suspicious. 

I watched a couple of movies to keep myself occupied. I was thinking to go out, but I'm not in the mood for girls or drinking. Something, which is strange for me. Later I made myself dinner and finally washed the bowls from the morning. I just don't like to do it, but there is no one else who will do it. I don't have that much money to pay someone for that. 

Around 9 pm, I decide to go out. I couldn't stay at home anymore. I have no idea where I'll go, but one walk won't be bad. After all the thinking, I went to one diner and ordered a milkshake. It was almost empty. Probably because it's late. I'm sure that there is a party somewhere, but I am not in the mood for that. I wanted to call Chloe, but I had no idea where she is and decide that it's better if I don't. Her friends might be with her and I don't want her to get in trouble. 

I stayed like an hour and then continued walking around. I passed by one nightclub. That's when I saw something or basically heard. Someone was talking to a girl but in a not very nice tone. I saw that she is trying to escape and ignore it, but this boy didn't stop. I hid behind one tree to see what will happen. If things get bad for her, I will show up. 

- Don't you want to give me anything? - he asked her

- Stay away from me. Moreover, you smell disgusting. 

- If you don't do it, I will make you and trust me. You won't like it. - he said and grabbed her hand

- L-let me go. Please. 

- And if I don't? What will you do?

- I will beat you up. - I said and walked in front of him

That's when I realize that the girl is Chloe. Sh*t! What is she doing here? This boy doesn't need to know that we know each other. I stepped closer, but he switched his hands and made her hide behind him. 

- Who are you?

- The one who will make you pay if do something to her?

- Go away, before you get hurt. 

- And if I don't? What? You will beat me up? You won't be the first one. 

With that being said, the boy punched me in the face. I'm sorry that she has to see this, but I won't stay just like that. I punched him back and this is how we started our fight. When he was on the ground, I grabbed Chloe's hand and pulled her into me for a hug. Maybe I shouldn't be that rough in front of her, but I wouldn't let him go like that after what he tried to do with her. 

- Chloe, are you ok? Did he do something to you?

She didn't say anything and only touched my face. 

- Don't worry about me. This is not my first time. 

- Can we go home?

- Yes, sure. I'll take you home.

- I meant your house. If you don't mind. 

- No, of course not. Let's go.

Both of us walked into my house. She stopped and looked at my face. I know what she wants so I made her go into the kitchen with me and gave her the first aid. She carefully started cleaning my face. I felt that she is upset. I lifted her head and saw tears in her eyes. I wiped them and made her sit on my lap. Chloe didn't say anything and continued looking at me. I pulled her for a hug and felt how some tears fall down on my shirt. 

- Chloe, do you want to sleep here? - I said and she lifted her head

- What? 

- It's already late. You can tell your parents that you will sleep with the girls. 

- I don't know. I might get in trouble. 

- You won't. If something happens, blame it on me. 

- This won't help. 

- You need rest. For once, don't think about the consequences and enjoy your life. Moreover, it will be only sleeping. I won't do anything. I promise you. 

- Ok, I will stay, but only tonight. 

- No problem. You are always welcome. 

Later, I went upstairs to make my bed. I took Chloe with me and showed her the room in which she will sleep. She didn't say anything. 

- If you want, you can choose another room. 

- I want this one. - she innocently, pointing to my room

- You want to sleep in my room? Ok, I will take the next one. 

- No! I mean that you can stay. I don't mind. 

- Do you want to sleep with me? - I said smirking

- Is it that bad? I want only to sleep nothing else. - she said and nodded her head down

- I was kidding. Let's go. I will give you the clothes. 

When she was done, Chloe laid down next to me. I looked at her and she seemed hurt. Did I do something or it was because of that boy? I wrapped my hand around her and she immediately snuggled. Maybe she is scared, not hurt. I slightly rubbed her back and kissed the top of her head. If someone has told me that I will care for a girl, I was going to laugh. Now, I am glad that I'm doing it. For some reason, Chloe became important to me. That's why I want to help her and to keep her. She is the only one who believed me and I never will be thankful enough for that. Goodnight Chloe and sweet dreams.