The good girl is changing me

Chapter twenty - The game

Aaron's POV:

I still can't believe that Chloe wanted to sleep at home. Not like we did something. She was tired and it was only sleeping. I feel like we are getting close, but I don't know is it for good or not. If you ask me, I would spend every single day with her, but she has friends, who want attention as well. I don't want us to hide anymore. I want to be able to go out with her like a normal person without caring what others will say about it. The most important thing is that Chloe said that I am her friend. At least now I know what we are. Up to now, it wasn't very clear, or at least for me. I won't lie that I would love it if one day we become something more, but we no need to rush. 

I woke up in the morning. Why it can't be the weekend already? It's only the middle of the week. Today is the match between Chloe and my school. I would love to see how Ricky is losing. How I hate him. I wonder will Chloe come. I know that she doesn't like him as well, but maybe she would want to support her school. I gladly will ask her, but if she is coming, I want it to be a surprise. Probably she won't like it, especially if she is with her friends. 

I got dressed and went downstairs. This time Dani wasn't here. I took some food and started eating. I want to call Chloe, but I don't know where is she and with who. If she is alone, there is no problem. Since it was only 7:30, I decide to walk around the town before I go to school. I have no idea where I am going, but it's better at staying at home. Soon I arrived at one park. It's thirty minutes from my school. There weren't many people here or to say only one. 

I carefully walked around and saw that it's a girl. My old self would go to her and get what he wants, but now I am not in the mood for that. After all, I decided to go and see who this girl is. In the moment I saw her face, I felt deja vu. I don't know is it a coincidence or there is something else. I slightly sat down next to her, trying to not disturb her. 

- I feel like I am having a deja vu. - I said and she looked at me

- What are you doing here?

- I can ask you the same.

- I was first. 

- I woke up early and had nothing to do at home. This time Dani wasn't here. You?

- I will miss the first class and since I have already woken up, I decide to come here. 

- The good girl is skipping classes. That's interesting. - I chuckled

- I am not skipping it. The teacher is sick and there is no substitute. 

- That makes sense. 

- No matter how much you want it, I won't skip a class. 

- I know. By the way, how much time do you have until your second class?

- Like an hour. Why?

- Would you like to come with me to drink something? It won't be alcohol, I promise. - I said and she laughed

- Yes, I would love to. 

- Let's go then. - I said and grabbed her backpack

- Why did you do that?

- What? I will wear it. Did you put stones in it?

- No, only my textbooks and notebooks. 

- That's why I am not a good student. 

She laughed and both of us walked away. We went to the nearest diner. Chloe doesn't have that much time, but I will enjoy it. I will try to see if she will let me take her to school. As always, she ordered a milkshake. I feel like she can't live without them. Chloe decided to drink without the straw. I think that she forgot that there is whipped cream on top. I carefully took out my phone and snap a picture of her with her whipped cream mustache. She looked at me and I tried to hold my laugh. 

- Is there a problem?

- No. 

- Then why are you looking at me like that?

I didn't say anything and send her the picture, which I took a couple of minutes ago. She opened it and I saw how her cheeks became red. I burst out laughing, but this only made it worse. I got up from my place and sat next to her. I kissed her cheek and licked a little bit of the whipped cream from her face.

- Did you just lick me?

- No. I liked the whipped cream. 

- Which was on my face. You just licked me. 

- No, I didn't. 

- Whatever. Drink faster, because soon I have to go to school. 

- Can I come with you or you don't want me?

- Why do you think that I said the last thing? I don't care do you want to come with me. You will do it. 

- I won't complain at all. 

- Can you delete the picture? I look ugly on it and the whipped cream mustache is not making it better. 

- I won't do that, because first, you look cute, and second, there is something called memories. 

- Please delete it. I don't want anyone else to see it. 

- Who said that I will show it to someone?

- Won't you do it?

- This is part of my personal life and I am not sharing it. - I said and she sighed in relief

- I'm glad to hear it.

- If you are ready, we can go. I don't want you to be late. 

- Yes, I am. I'll go pay and come back. 

- You miss won't go anywhere. 

- Why?

- Because I said so. 

Chloe was about to say something, but I looked at her and she nodded her head. I went to pay for our milkshakes and both of us walked out. I continued carrying her backpack, no matter that she tried to take it. I don't know how many things she has put inside, but it's heavy. I left her one street before her school. She has only ten minutes, but I think that she will do it. 

- Thank you for that. This is a good start to my day. 

- No problem. Now go. Call me if you need anything. 

- I will don't worry. I have to go now. - she said and hugged me

- Text me when you are free. 

- Ok. Bye Aaron. 

- Bye Chloe. - I said and she left

If I have to be honest, I didn't want to let her go, but I can't keep her always next to me. I walked to my school and sat next to Dani. The teacher didn't notice me or pretend. I opened the picture from this morning and started thinking about everything that has happened since I met her. I can't believe that I will say it, but maybe these days were the most important in my life. 

On our lunch break, both of us with Dani left. As usual, we went in front of Chloe's school. This time I didn't buy coffee and he immediately noticed that. Sometimes I forget that he knows me so well. I don't know is it good or bad. Well, it has its benefits. 

- No coffee. 

- I don't want it. I had a milkshake in the morning. 

- You had a milkshake? - he asked me surprised

- I was with Chloe, ok?

- That makes more sense. Didn’t she have class?

- No, she skipped the first one. 

- I don't believe it. 

- The teacher was sick, that's why. Otherwise, she would never do it. 

- What do you two do? Something interesting?

- Not exactly. We were only talking. 

- Then why you have changed your home screen?

- Do you need to know everything?

- Yes, because you are my best friend and I know when something is going on with you. 

- Ok, I took a picture of her this morning. - I said and showed it to Dani, which made him laugh

- She is cute. - he said and I gave him a look

- Yes, she is. - I said looking at the picture on my home screen

- Don't worry, I won't steal her. She is all yours. 

- She is not mine and I have no problem if she goes with someone else. 

- If it's not a boy, you will be ok. 

- Let's not talk about this. By the way, will you come to the game tonight?

- Our team is playing against Ricky's, right?

- Yes. I would love to see him losing. - I said and he laughed

- Then I am coming. I can't miss this. 

We stayed for a while and then everyone went on their way. I walked home. The game is today at 5 pm and I need to get ready. Well, not really, but I will take a nap. I need to be fresh for the game. I walked into my room and laid on the bed. Now I wish that Chloe was here. I can tell her to come, but I don't think that she'll want to. After all, I decided to text her. 

 I am taking a nap. Do you want to come?

She answered quickly. 

If you are going to sleep, why do you need me?

This girl is smart, but not enough. 

Because we can take it together. It'll be just a nap, nothing else. I promise. 

I didn't like her answer. 

I would love to, but I have to get ready. Tonight I am going out with the girls. I'm sorry. Next time. 

No problem. 

After around two hours, I woke up. It was almost 4 pm. I called Dani and walked out. We decide to meet in our school since the game will be there. I hope that we will win. I don't want Ricky to tell the others how great is he because trust me he isn't. I don't know how he has manipulated his whole school, but for some reason, all of them like him and believe everything he says. Except for Chloe. 

When we walked in, the football field was almost full. I spotted Chloe with her friends. There were a couple of free places behind her and I knew that I have to take them. Yes, it's risky, but I won't talk with her. Dani and I sat down and I slightly tapped her shoulder. She turned around and left like frozen. I gave her a smile coming with a wink. Chloe turned back and took out her phone. Soon I received a message from her. 

What are you doing here?

I thought that she will be happy to see me. 

I am here to support my team. 

Like that we started to text each other. I hope that her friends won't notice it. Well, they didn’t notice me.

Wait, your team is playing against ours? Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't know that you will come. Moreover, you don't like Ricky. 

Yes, I don't. I am here only because of my friends. I didn't want to come. 

I understand. I'm sorry to say it, but I hope that our team smashes yours. 

I want the same. I didn't know who we'll play, but whoever it was, I was for them. 

Ha, ha. I see how much you don't like him. 

A lot or as much as you. 

We texted almost the entire first half of the game. During the break, Chloe said something to her friends and got up. Of course, I did the same. I want to talk with her and since her friends are here, there is no chance they to see us. I walked inside the school and saw her looking everywhere. It's visible that she is searching for something. 

- Can I help you? - I asked and she turned around

- Yes, you can. I am searching the bathroom. 

- Come with me. - I said and grabbed her hand

I was about to walk with her, but she turned around to stop me. 

- Where do you think you are going?

- Inside. 

- This is the girls' bathroom. 

- I know. I have been there. 

Chloe was about to say something, but I didn't let her. Both of us walked inside. When she was done, she came out of the cabin to wash her hands. Both of us were ready to leave when she froze at her place. Did something happen? I am confused. 

- Chloe, are you ok?

- Shh. Katy and Kayla are here. 

- What? Where?

- Don't you hear the voices? They are coming. 

She is easy to panic. The door almost opened and I did the only thing that came to my mind. I put my hand on her mouth and both of us walked into one of the cabins. I told her to be quiet and slowly removed my hand. She looked at me. For some reason, I felt like we are the only people here. Both of us were looking at each other without saying a single word. I want to kiss her so badly, but now it's not the moment. Moreover, the place is horrible. I don't want her first kiss to be in the toilet. 

Soon Chloe break eye contact and stepped on the toilet plate to check if there is anyone there. She was about to come down when she slipped and almost fell down. Luckily, I caught her on time. We stayed like that for almost five minutes. Then I let her down and we walked out as nothing has happened. I let her go to her place first. Her friends were already there and I don't want them to see her with me. 

- Dude, what happened? - Dani asked me

- I will tell you later. 

The game ended and our team won. Ricky wasn't happy at all. I have to say that it was a good game. The difference was only three points. Chloe said goodbye to her friends and walked inside the school again. I followed her and found her in the hall. She looked at me with a smile. I have no idea what is happening with her, but I hope that she will tell me. 

- I knew that you will follow me. 

- That's why you walked inside. 

- Yes. I want you to take me home. Can you do it?

- With pleasure. 

Both of us walked to her house. As always I left her one street before it. Chloe kissed my cheek, gave me a hug, and left. 

- Goodnight and sweet dreams. 

- To you too. - I said and left

I don't know what happened today, but I won't lie that it made me happy. If we weren't hiding, I gladly would ask her out, but for now, it's better if we don't do it. Maybe I like her, but I am not sure about that. I mean I like to spend time with her, but this doesn't mean that I like her. It's just a feeling, which I can't describe. I know that if we continue doing things like these, I won't be able to hold myself for long. Chloe is one very nice girl and I am so happy that I met her.