The good girl is changing me

Chapter eleven - Party with the bad boy

Chloe's POV:

Tonight I am going to a party with Aaron and I won't lie that I am nervous. First, his reputation is not the best, and second, I don't want to think about all the horrible things, which can happen. I know that he will be with me, but since it's a party, I think that he will be busy with other things. Yes, I am talking about girls. I don't say that this is a bad thing. I was just surprised that he invited me and to be honest, I don't know why I accepted. There will be too many people so we can't talk. Maybe I'll receive my answers another day. Usually, I don't dress up for parties, because I don't like when the attention goes on me, but since Aaron will be with me, I better do something. I mean I don't want people to think that he went with the wrong girl or something like that. 

After our talk on the lunch break, I can't think about anything else. One thing is sure. No one can understand about this or I'll be in trouble. I mean my friends can't, but it'll be better if I don't tell my parents as well. I don't know how my parents will react if I tell them that I am going to a party on a school night with a bad boy. Mom might take it well, but dad. I won't say that I am daddy's girl, but for some reason, he is very careful with me. I know that he only wants me to be ok, but he can't protect me forever. Sometimes I have to make mistakes to learn my lesson. 

When my classes finished, I walked home. I told the girls that today I want to have the day for myself and if they want us to go out, it has to be another day. They didn't say anything and agreed. Luckily, they didn't ask questions like what I will do or will I go out. Otherwise, I had to lie and this is the last thing that I want. They are my best friends and I hate lying. I wish that I could tell them the truth, but I know what their reaction will be and I'm not in the mood for drama and lectures from Katy. 

I walked into my empty house and went to my room. I threw my backpack on the bed and laid down. The thoughts came again. Should I go to this party? I don't feel like everything will be ok, but even if I decide to not go, I can't tell Aaron. I don't have his number, neither know how to find him on social media so I can text him. He will be staying there, waiting for me and I will be the one who stood him up. I can't do this to him. Maybe he is bad, but with me, he acts good and I can't deny this fact. 

I decide to take a little nap before dinner. Well, probably I will skip it because I have to be at the park at 7 pm and I don't want to make him wait for me for so long. I felt a hand on me and I opened my eyes. It was my mom. I gave her a confused smile. I don't even know when I fall asleep. I guess that I was tired. Both of us kept looking at each other. Well, it's not the same when I do it with Aaron. Why I am even comparing them? This is my mom and Aaron is a stranger with who for some reason I am going out tonight. 

- Nothing personal, but what are you doing in my room?

- You are sleeping the same as when you were little. I just wanted to watch you for a while. Lately, I don't have much time for you. 

- It's ok. I have friends to keep me occupied. 

- I know, but it's not the same. 

- Can I ask you something?

- Sure. What is your question?

- Can I go out tonight with a friend? I'll be here around ten if everything is good. Otherwise, I might be here earlier. 

- As long as I know that you won't be alone that late, I have no problem with you going out. Moreover, you are not a kid anymore and you have to go out more often. You can't be with me all the time. - she said smiling

- And this is one of the reasons why I love you so much. Well, dad too. - I chuckled

- Parents are always good when they say yes. Otherwise, we are the bad ones. 

- You know that I don't think it. For me, you always will be good, no matter what decisions you take. 

- When do you have to go out?

- At seven. We'll meet outside. 

- Then you have only two hours to get ready. I'll leave you. 

- Mom, you know that I don't take care of the way I look so I don't need that much time. - I said and she laughed

- I know, but this doesn't mean that you don't have to take care. 

- Ok, I get it. I'll start getting ready. Now if you excuse me, I'll take a shower. 

- I'll be downstairs if you need anything.

Mom left and went under the shower. I sat down and let the warm water do its job. I started thinking again, but it's too late to say that I won't go. Moreover, it's only one night. If I don't like it, I won't go again. Simple, but not that much. I am not trying to impress Aaron or someone else, but I don't want to look like I don't know how to have fun. It's just that the last party to which I went wasn't the best. Lindsay and Ricky were there and everybody knows that if these two are at a party, it will be bad for someone or many people. They always play games, which hurt others. I mean that nobody needs to reveal someone else's secrets. That's why they are called like that because this is something personal. 

When I was done with the shower, I walked to my wardrobe to pick clothes. I don't want to overdress, but at the same time, I want to look good. I put on some blue ripped jeans and a tank top. I grabbed a jacket in case if it gets cold when we come back. I decided to let my hair down and not put on make-up. It's only a party, not a fashion show. I looked at myself in the mirror and went downstairs. It was 6 pm and the park is a little bit more than half an hour from my house. I prefer to wait for him, instead of the opposite. 

- Can I know where are you going dressed like that? - dad asked

- Didn't mom tell you? I am going out with a friend. 

- No, she didn't. It must be a very special friend. - dad chuckled

- Yes, she is very special. - I said his expression changed

I won't tell him the truth, because I don't know what his reaction will be and if he says no, I don't know how to tell Aaron that I won't come. Moreover, this will be only once. I don't plan to do this again. I have to be careful as well. There is a risk that someone might see me and I don't want this to happen. I told my goodbyes to my parents and walked out. 

After around 40 minutes, I was in the park. Aaron wasn't here yet. I sat at one bench to wait for him. Twenty minutes passed, but he still wasn't here. I am starting to think that he has decided that without me will be better and that he is already at the party. I won't be surprised. Well, I might get upset, but it won't be something new. If I have to be honest this won't be my first time when I'll get stood up. 

It was 7:30 already. I was about to walk away when someone grabbed my hand. It was Aaron. At least he didn't stand me up. 

- I'm sorry that I made you wait for me for so long. 

- It's fine. It won't be my first time. 

- I fell asleep and woke up late. 

- I didn't ask for an explanation. 

- Yes, but you deserve it. Are you ready to go?

- Yes, I am. 

He looked at me with an interesting look. I guess that now he has realized how I am dressed. I thought that it's not bad, but maybe I overdressed. Well, it's too late for me to go home so he has to deal with it. I hope that there won't be many boys, checking me out. I don't like that. 

- Just say it. I know that I look bad.

- I was never going to say it. Actually, you look very good. 

- Really? Then why did you look at me like that?

- Because I have never seen you dressed like that, Usually you dress more simple. 

- Yes, but since I am going out with you, I don't want people to think that you went with the wrong girl or something like that. - I said and he laughed

- You're funny, you know? - he asked and wrapped his hand around me

- No, no. You're not my date. - I said and removed his hand

- Seriously?

- Yes. I like the serious boy more. 

Nothing else was said. I have no problem with the bad boy, but I am just scared that someone might see us and I don't want them to think that we are dating. After all, we are going to a party so he will have the attention of many girls. I hope that he won't forget that I'll be there as well. The way up to the house was quiet. Did he get mad at me? I don't believe it. He is not a caring type of person. Otherwise, he was going to take care of himself. 

Soon we arrived and walked into the house, which was already full of people. I carefully looked around but didn't see anyone from my school. Thank god for that. A couple of girls looked at him and didn't look pleased when they saw him with a girl. In my defense, I didn't expect to be here as well. This probably will be my last time so I'll try to not care that much. 

- These girls don't like me. 

- It's fine, don't mind them. Now have fun. - he said and left

Why I'm not surprised? What do I have to do now? I don't know anyone and I promised myself that I won't drink. Well, if it's not alcohol, I can try something. I have to go to school tomorrow and I don't want anyone to understand that I was at a party the night before. At least the music was nice. I looked in front of me to see Aaron on a couch with a bunch of girls. He promised that he won't do it in front of me. Probably he forgot. I decide to walk in the backyard. I don't know whose house is this, but the flowers in the garden are pretty. I went to see them. 

- You like them, don't you? 

I turned around and saw a boy behind me. 

- Yes, they are really pretty. 

- My mom loves flowers. That's why we have so much. She is the only one who is taking care of them. According to her, dad and I don't know how to take proper care. - he laughed

- I have to say that there are very good gardeners who are boys. 

- Maybe, but I am not one of them. 

- Have you tried?

- I don't need to try to know that I am horrible. By the way, what's your name?

- I'm Chloe. 

- Nice to meet you, Chloe. I'm Wesley and how you probably already understood the house is mine. 

- Yes, I got it. - I laughed nervously

- Wes, are you coming? We are waiting for you. - one boy called him

- Yes, I am. Sorry, but I have to go. Have fun. 

- No problem and you too. 

I was left alone again. Great. Aaron probably is having a lot of fun. I wonder if I go home, will he notice. I don't think so. He is busy with other things. I turned around and saw another boy behind me. He smelled like alcohol. I tried to avoid him and walk away, but he came closer. Now I wish that I was at home. I guess that he won't leave me. Well, I have my own ways hot to make someone go away. 

- Do you want to dance with me?

- I prefer to drink water from the toilet. 

- Hard one. I like it. - he said and leaned in

I didn't say anything and step on his foot. He winced in pain and moved. I used this chance to walk away. I was about to go inside when I bumped into someone. I looked up and saw Aaron. I tried to avoid him and walk away, but he didn't let me. 

- Can you let me go?

- No. Will you tell me what happened and why Drew is looking at you like that?

- He smelled like alcohol and tried on me. I stepped on his foot and used the chance to walk away. - I said and saw how his face changed immediately

- Stay here for a second. I'll be back. 

Before I could say whatever it was, Aaron walked to Drew and told him god knows what. It looked like they will fight. Please don't. Luckily, nothing bad happened. Soon he came back and grabbed my hand. I have no idea where we are going, but I decide to trust him. Both of us walked out of the house. I am very confused right now. Are we leaving? Why? I mean nothing bad happened. 

- Where are we going?

- I'm taking you home. 

- But why? You don't know where I live. 

- Just like that. Stop asking. 

It's visible that he is angry. I don't know why, but if it's only because of what happened, he needs to calm down. I tried to slow down, but he was walking very fast. The fact that he was still holding my hand is not helping. Finally, I decide to do something. 

- Can you stop? I'm tired of that fast walking. Look, I understand that you are angry, but I had nothing to do with that. Will you calm down? - I asked and removed his hand from mine

He didn't say anything and nodded his head. I tried to look him in the eyes, but he didn't let me. This is not how I wanted this night to go. 

- Hey, everything is fine. How you can see I am ok so you can stop worrying. 

The silence continued. I carefully lifted his chin and made him look at me. I put one of my hands on his cheek and his eyes soften. 

- Will you stop being angry? - I asked and he nodded his head

I grabbed his hand and started walking. I want to walk around the town before I go home. Of course, I asked him and he didn't mind. He needs to clear his mind. I don't understand why he got so mad. It's better if I don't ask. I told him where I live and he left me one street before my house. We stopped walking and I looked him in the eyes.

- I'm sorry for tonight. This is not how it should go. 

- It's not your fault and I'm sorry that I got so mad. 

- No problem. Now I have to go. Goodnight and sweet dreams. 

- To you too. 

- It'll be awkward, but can I get a hug?

- Um, yeah. Sure. - he said and gave me one

- Bye Aaron. 

- Bye Chloe. - he said and I left

This was an interesting night. It wasn't the best, but at least it helped me get close to him. He looked like he cares, but he would never admit it. I would love to know why what this boy tried to do to me got him so much. I mean the whole time he was surrounded by many girls. Why did he care what I was doing? I can ask him that, but I don't think that he will answer me. Now it's not the time for that. It will be better if I stay away from him, but I can't do it. I want to help him, but I don't know how. One day he might let me. I'll wait and see what will happen.