The good girl is changing me

Chapter seven - He robbed a bank

Chloe's POV:

Aaron doesn't look that bad. Yesterday we even talked. Well, it wasn't real talk. More like a napkin talk. I have to say that for a bad boy he is not making a good impression. He looked like he doesn't know what to say. For a moment, I thought that he will come to my table, but he didn't. Thank god. I don't know what I was going to tell him. I won't lie that I want to talk with him. If all the rumors are true, I want to hear them from him. I can believe some of the things, which people in school say about him, but some of them are unbelievable. He can't be that bad, I am sure. 

In the morning, I woke up and got ready for school. I made my bed and went into the bathroom. I looked at myself in the mirror and all the thoughts came again. If I have to be honest, most of the time, I am thinking about yesterday. Maybe this is his plan. To be nice so he can get me easier and then dump me. There is a chance that he is doing it, because he wants to, without any plans, but I still doubt. I have to admit that the smiles, which he gave me, looked real. I won't tell the girls that because Katy will freak out and both of them won't like it. Moreover, we haven't talked. It was more like looking at each other, which was awkward. The fact that he is staying every day in front of the school doesn't make it easier. 

When I was done, I walked out to get dressed. I put on blue jeans, a white hoodie, and sneakers. I let my hair down and only brushed it. I grabbed my backpack and went for breakfast. Today we have waffles. I like to eat mine with chocolate. I sat down at the table and dad joined us. I started eating and my brain as well. I guess that I won't have peace today. 

- Honey, are you ok? - mom asked

- Chloe, is there a problem?

- What? Sorry, I was thinking. 

- Yes, we can see. For what were you thinking? - dad asked

- Or to say for who. - mom said and I looked at her

- School drama, that's it. 

- Do you have a problem? You know that you can tell us. 

- No, I don't have a problem, but I thought that people might change. I guess that it'll never happen. 

- There is enough time for that. 

- I don't believe it. Anyways, I will be quiet and try not to mess with that. This is the last thing that I want. Like I don't have other things in my head. 

- At least you know what is important for you. - dad said

- I do, but it's kind of hard when everyone around you talks about the same things.

- Try to ignore it. If this doesn't help, listen to music. That way you won't hear the people. - mom said

- I actually might try that. Thank you. 

After breakfast, I walked out. During the whole way to school, I was thinking about that. When I arrived, I looked at the place where Aaron and his friend are usually sitting. I feel bad for him. I hope that he doesn't know what people are talking about him. In his place, I would feel horrible. I sighed and walked inside. Kayla and Katy were in front of my locker. I walked up to them and changed my books. 

- Good morning Chloe. How are you? - Kayla asked me

- I'm good. I guess that you too. 

- Yeah, we are good. Where did you go yesterday? You cut us off. 

- I wanted to go out for a while. Later I went for dinner. That's it. 

- I hope that you feel better. 

- Little bit yes. 

The bell started ringing and we went for the first class. Katy and Kayla sat together and me behind them. I wish that the napkin was in me. Probably he has thrown it away. I don't know why I think about this so much, but somehow it's stuck in my head. It was something simple, but I won't lie that it made me feel good. It was nice and now it makes me think who the real Aaron is. What people say or a completely different person. 

After the class, I walked into the bathroom. I heard some girls talking about him again. I wonder what they have to say about him. This time, it was something very interesting and unbelievable. There is no way that this is true. I won't believe it. 

- I can't believe it. - one of the girls said

- What did he do?

- I heard that he has robbed a bank.

- Aaron has robbed a bank? Are you sure?

- I don't know is true. That's what people say. 

- Then how is he still here and not in jail?

- I don't know. Probably soon the cops will come to take him. 

I believe many things, but not this one. This is ridiculous. I won't believe that the boy who smiled at me yesterday and gave me the napkin is a bank robber. There is something wrong here and I will understand what. I think that it's time to talk with the bad boy. The question is how to do it. I don't want anyone to see me, but I don't have his phone number to text him. Maybe during the lunch break, I can do it. During that time, everyone is in the cafeteria and there is no chance for a student to see me. Teachers don't care about these things so I am not worried about them. 

I walked angrily out of the bathroom and went to my locker. When I changed my books, I looked through the window, but Aaron wasn't there yet. Well, it's too early. I hope that he will want to talk with me. I want to know the truth because I am tired of people who spread rumors about others. 

- Chloe, are you ok? - Katy asked

- Aaron has robbed a bank.

- What? - both of them said in sync

- That's what I heard in the bathroom. I don't believe it. He might be many things, but not a robber. Otherwise, he wasn't going to stay so calmly in front of the school every day. 

- I will agree with you. In his place, I was going to run away with the money. The other rumors seemed believable, but this one did not. 

- I'm not sure. He has done many things. One more won't do any harm. This only will blow up his reputation as a bad guy. - Katy said

- Don't tell me that you believe this.

- I don't believe it completely, but at some point, yes I do. 

- You have to be kidding me. Do you have proof that he has done it?

- Why you are always defending him?

- I'm not defending him, but you. If you believe everything that people say, everyone will lie and you won't even understand. 

- That won't happen. 

- Why are you so sure? You are just like the rest. Easy to manipulate. - I said and walked away

I went to the football field. Why everyone keeps blaming him for things that he probably hasn't done? I don't know why, but I believe that he didn't do it. Aaron doesn't look like a person who will do this. I felt the presence and turned around to see that it was Kayla. She gave me a sad smile. 

- Look, I know that you want him to be innocent, but sometimes you are too good with people. You have to understand that there will be bad boys. 

- You believe it as well, don't you?

- About the bank, no. The other things look more believable. 

- I just can't understand why people keep blaming him, without knowing is it true or not. I feel like someone is inventing all of these things so he can be better. 

- You think that it's a boy? 

- I don't know. A girl won't do this, except if he hasn't dumped her and now she is searching for revenge. 

- Soon everything will come out. The truth as well. 

Both of us walked for our next class. This time we sat together and Katy was with someone else. I am not mad at her, but I can't understand why she is like the others. 

On our lunch break, I waited for everyone to go to the cafeteria. The girls invited me for lunch, but I denied it. I made an excuse that I have to do something. Well, it's not a lie, but it'll be better if they don't know. I'm sure that Katy will be mad at me and Kayla won't like it. Moreover, if everybody understands, I'll receive looks every single day until the end of the year. This is something that I don't want. I walked into the bathroom to wash my hands and saw a couple of girls.

- Hey, did you hear about Aaron? He has robbed a bank. He is a very bad boy.

- Yeah, I heard that. I think that he invented it so he can attract more girls to himself. 

- Really? So he didn't do it?

- I'm not sure. This is my opinion. 

- It's logical. Woah, you're so smart. 

- Thank you. I have to go now. Bye girls. 

I won't tell them what I think, because news spread faster than the light. The girls walked out of the bathroom and I checked everywhere to make sure that they are no people around. I don't want someone to see me. I didn't see anyone and carefully walked out. The boys were in front of the school as always. Now or never. The moment of truth is here. I hope that he hasn't done it.

I stopped in front of them and they looked at me. It won't be easy. Especially when they look at me like I'm a fresh piece of meat. 

- Can we help you? - Aaron's friend asked

- Yes. I want to know the truth. 

- Truth about what? 

- Look, Aaron, people in school talk some things about you and I want to know are they true or not. Nowadays people believe everything, but not me. I'll believe it when I see it with my eyes or hear it from the person for who this is about.

- And what they talk about me?

- Is it true that you have robbed a bank?

Both of them looked at me. By their looks, I can say that this is the first time when they hear it. I guess that they have no idea what is going on in my school. Maybe that is better, but I want to know the truth.

- Who told you that?

- I heard it in the girls' bathroom. The girls have heard from someone else, but I don't who. You didn't do it, right? Please tell me that it's not true. 

- Of course that it's not. For what do you take me? An i***t. 

- I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm just tired of people talking about you every day. They are obsessed with you. I don't care what you have done, but some of the things or to say rumors sound unbelievable. 

- What else do they talk about me?

- Do you want to know?

- I do. Now speak. 

- What I have heard is about you being in jail, getting drunk, dumping girls, and taking drugs. Probably there are more, but this is all that I know. The drinking and the girls are something that I can believe, but not the rest. I don't understand why they are talking so bad about you when they don't know you. 

- I guess that everybody hates me. Including you. 

- I don't hate you. 

- So you like me. 

- No, I don't like you. 

- Girl, you have to pick one side. - Aaron's friend said

- I don't hate you, but I don't like you either. I don't know you and I can't make conclusions just like that. 

- Do you still want to know the truth?

- Yes, I do. I won't be mad no matter what is it. 

- Ok. I'll tell you. Yes, I get drunk mostly at parties and I dump girls. I have never been in jail or taken drugs. About robbing a bank... I have enough money to live normally so I don't need to take more. 

- I knew it! I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it that loud. 

- So you trust me? Just like that?

- Yes, I do. Why?

- No matter what I say, people think that I lie. You come out of nowhere and decide that what I say is true. Are you sure that you are ok?

- Very funny. Moreover, I did it for myself, not for you. Last year there were rumors about other students, which weren't true, but people still believed it. That's why I wanted to know is it true what people talk about you. 

- Can I ask you for a favor?

- It depends on what is it.

- I want to know who is spreading these rumors. Can you help me?

- I would love to, but I don't want to get in trouble. If someone understands that I'm asking questions about you, they might think that I care or something like that. Nothing personal, but I don't want to receive looks every day when I come here. 

- I understand. Don't worry, I'm not obligating you. 

- You think that is him, right?

- Who? - I asked interested

- One boy. He will do anything to prove that he is better than me. 

- Can I know his name?

- It's better if you don't. Speaking of which. What is your name, princess?

- First, don't call me like that, and second, I'm Chloe. 

- Nice name Chloe. 

- It was nice to talk with you boys, but I have to go. Soon the lunch break will finish and I don't want to be seen talking with you. Nothing personal. 

- It's ok, we understand. 

- I hope so. I'll go now. By the way, thanks for the question. 

- What ques... no problem. 

- Bye boys. 

- Bye Chloe. 

With that, I walked back inside. Now I feel better. I know the truth and finally, I can stop thinking about this. Well, I'll keep the information about myself, but if I have to be honest it was a nice talk. These boys don't seem that bad. I won't lie that I was a bit disappointed when I heard that he is dumping girls, but this is his life and he can do whatever he wants. 

After my last class, I waited for the girls to get ready and all of us walked out. Both of them were still in front of the school. I looked at them and Aaron smiled at me. I returned it and continue walking. Should I give him a chance? I can't judge him before I know him and his personality. Maybe he is not a bad boy or if he is, there is a reason for that. I wrote something on a note and when we passed by them I gave it to Aaron. I hope that he will read it. 

Thank you for telling me the truth. You helped me a lot. Also, I don't think that you are that bad. I hope that I'm not wrong. 

Until the end of the day, the girls and I were watching movies and talking. I won't tell them that I have talked with Aaron. Probably this will be my last time so they don't have to know about it. Kayla might keep it a secret, but I'm not sure about Katy. Lately, she is different and I wonder is it only because she has a crush on a boy or there is another reason. Now I have another truth to reveal. Wish me luck.