The good girl is changing me

Chapter fifteen - I want to see him again

Chloe's POV:

One week passed since I went out in the mall with Aaron. For some reason, the girls were in the same store as us and it was about time to see us. That's when he said that we should stop seeing each other at least for now. I won't lie that I didn't like it, but had to agree, because I don't want to risk my friendship. I wish that I could tell them, but I don't think that they will like this idea. I'm not saying that I like Aaron or something like that, but I have to say that the way he talks with me is different from what he tries to be. He looks normal like the bad boy doesn't exist. I don't know does he do it only for me like a plan to get me or this is who he is. 

In the morning, I woke up and get dressed. When I was done completely, I went downstairs for breakfast. To my surprise, the girls were already there. I saw them at the table. Today's breakfast was eggs with bacon. Before I sit, I went into the backyard. Some fresh air won't be bad. In my mind appear that boy again. I don't know why I think so much about him, but how I have said before once something goes in my head, it's very hard to get out. Probably it's because he is different from what people say. I hope that this is not some kind of game, because then I will feel very stupid. 

I was sitting when I felt a presence. I turned around to see Kayla. I only smiled at her and continued watching in front of me. Not like something was interesting. Maybe I am thinking too much about this. He is not my boyfriend or someone close so I don't need to waste my time with him. I better think about something more important, but it's too late. Well, I wanted something different to happen this year. Here it is. I won't lie that this is not what I expected, but I won't deny that I like it. 

- Chloe, are you ok? Lately, you are thinking too much. If there is a problem, you know that you can tell us. That's why we are your friends. 

- Thanks, but I'm fine. 

- I don't think so. Your head is always somewhere. Is it because of a boy?- she asked and I looked at her

Did she see us? We were careful. As long as you can trust Aaron. Let's be honest. If he wanted to, he could've told everyone about me. Since he didn't do it, maybe he cares for me even a little bit or enough so I don't have problems with my friends and the whole school. 

- No, why do you think that there is a boy?

- Because whatever I try, you always say no. 

- Look, I don't want to talk about this. Moreover, you know that I don't like when people ask me so many questions. 

- Ok, I won't say anything. 

- Let's go eat now. I'm getting hungry. 

Both of us walked in and sat at the table. Katy looked at us, but we didn't say anything. She is the last person on who I will tell the truth. The worst thing that can happen is she to leave me. Katy might not be perfect, but who is. She is my best friend and I don't want to lose her. 

When all of us were done with the breakfast, we walked to school. All the way Katy was talking about the new football season and how our boys will win every match. I understand that she has a crush on one of the players, but please. Can she stop talking about this ever for five minutes? It's getting annoying. I looked at her, but she didn't stop. Please kill me. 

- Can you stop talking about this? It's annoying. 

- What is your problem? - Katy asked

- All the time I am listening about the football team and the new season. Congrats to the boys, but I don't care. Can't we talk about something else?

- Like what?

- Whatever it is. 

- Ok, then. Will you tell us what is going on with you?

Here we go. Like I will tell her something. I didn't say anything and continued walking. 

- Just give up. Chloe won't tell us anything. I already tried. - Kayla said

Nothing else was said. I wonder will Aaron come with me today. Usually, he is always here, but he might change his plan. I won't lie that I want to see him. Yes, it has been only a week, but I don't have another way to talk with him. We haven't swapped numbers yet and the only way is to write him notes, but I have to give them to him, which includes going to him. I can try to talk with him and if he says that it's better if I go, I will do it. 

We walked in and get our things for the first class. I tried to concentrate on what the teacher was saying, but it was impossible. My head was somewhere else. I have never cared so much for someone. I don't know is it because of his story, but I feel the need to help him. Well, probably he will reject it, but it's worth a try. How I see he does everything by himself. 

On our lunch break, I told the girls that I don't want to eat. They looked at me but didn't say anything. I'm not in the mood for questions. I know that I shouldn’t hide this from them, but I'm not ready to tell them the truth. Maybe one day I will do it, but not now. 

I looked through the window of the main door at school and saw Aaron with his best friend. I want to talk with him, but I don't know will he want to. There is one way to find out. I checked if there is anyone in the hall and when I saw that there is no one, I walked out. I went to the boys with a guilty expression. I know what he will think, but it has been a week. 

- Hey, how are you? 

He didn't say anything and walked to the store behind him. Now he is mad at me. I didn't want that. Only to see how is he. Is it that bad?

- He is mad at me, isn't he? - I asked looking at his friend

- What? No, he just went for more coffee. He'll be back. 

- Oh, ok. I'll sit next to you if you don't mind. 

- No, I don't. Can I ask you something?

- Sure. 

- What is going on between you two?

- What do you mean?

- You used to hang out a lot and now not. Why?

- I guess that he has told me what happened in the mall. 

- Yes, he did. Is this the reason?

- It is. Your friend wanted us to stop seeing each other. I only agreed because I knew that he was right.

- But you didn't want to do it. 

I shook my head. From the beginning, I knew that there is a risk, but I decide to do it. Now it's too late for regrets. Moreover, as I have said, I like spending time with him. I don't know about the others, but with me he is nice. 

- Is he always that nice or he is doing it only with me?

- I won't lie that this is surprising. I mean that he has never just talked with a girl if you know what I mean. I think that there is something in you, which made him trust you. I don't know what is going on between you two, but there is something. It's visible. You thought that he is pretending, didn't you?

- Well... I have thought about it, but I wasn't sure. I won't lie that I like this side of him. 

With that, I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around to see Aaron. I wonder from how long he is here and how much he has heard. I looked at him and he gave me a wink, which made me nod my head down. I heard a laugh and I was about to leave, but he grabbed my hand and made me stay. 

- It has been a week. I tortured you enough. 

- Does this mean that...?

- Yes, it does. Now it's up to you. Well, if you want. 

I didn't say anything and gave him a smile coming with a hug. He has to get used to this. How I see this won't be my last time doing this. When we pulled apart, I looked at my phone. It was time to go. 

- You have to go, don't you?

- I do. Are you free today?

- Let me think. Am I? - he chuckled

- I'm serious. 

- Me too. Ok, I am. When and where?

- How about after dinner? You can pick the place, but this time I want you to bring your best friend. 

- You want me to come?

- Yes, I do. Will you come with us?

- You don't need to ask. 

- Ok, so how about 9 pm at our park? - Aaron said

- I will come. Nice talk boys, but I have to go. See you later. 

- Bye Chloe. - both of them said and I left

Until the end of my classes, I was thinking about tonight. I am happy that the break or whatever this was, is over. It wasn't that long, but for me it was. I was thinking about what Dani said. I don't think that Aaron is pretending. Maybe is nice to me just like that. I won't lie that I am happy about it. 

I spent the afternoon with the girls at home. Of course, since I am feeling better they had to ask me questions again. I didn't tell them anything. We were watching movies until dinnertime. I offered them to stay, but both of them denied it. It's their loss. The whole time I was thinking about tonight. I don't know why I am so happy about this, but I am. 

- Can I go out for a walk around 9 pm?

- Why so late? - dad asked

- Because it's not that hot and there are not that many people. Can I go?

- Yeah, why not, but be here at 11, because you have school tomorrow.

- I know. Thanks, dad. 

I went into my room and got ready. I put on the blue hoodie, which I bought. When I was done, I walked out to the park. There was no one. Maybe I am early. Soon someone grabbed me from behind and I punched the person with my elbow in the stomach. 

- Chloe, what the heck?

- Sorry. Self-defense. 

- Yeah, I can see. You did a very good job. 

- Aaron, are you ok? 

- Don't worry, I'm fine. You're not that strong. 

- Thank you for the compliment. - I said with sarcasm 

- Where are we going? - Dani asked

- Since I have to choose the place... - Aaron said with a smirk

We started walking up to who knows where. Aaron didn't tell us where we are going. I tried to ask, but he avoid my question. On our way, he grabbed my hand, but I don't think that he realized it. I looked at Dani, but he gave the "leave it like that" look. I don't mind, just it feels weird. All the way the boys were talking and laughing. I was just enjoying their company. Moreover, I have nothing to say. I was lost in my thoughts when someone called me. 

- Chloe, hello. Are you here?

- What? Sorry, I was thinking. What did you say?

- Nothing. For what are you thinking so much?

- You and your friend. I didn't expect you to have someone like him. 

- What is wrong with me? - Dani asked

- Nothing. I mean that Aaron doesn't look like the type of a keeper. If you know what I mean. 

- I do and every person needs a friend. Even you. - Aaron said

- I have a friend. They are two. 

- Good for you then. Here we are. 

In the moment, he said that we stopped. I have no idea where we are. The boys looked at each other, then at me. What? I don't understand what is going on here. Is this some special place or full of bad people? Maybe I shouldn't let Aaron pick the place. 

- Why are you looking at me like that?

- Welcome to the late-night garden.

- To what?

- Don't tell me that you haven't been here. 

- No, I haven't. What is that place? Except that is a garden. 

- Come with me and you will see. 

All of us walked inside. There are so many flowers here. It's so pretty. How I haven't come here? That's a big loss for me. I looked at Aaron who smiled at me. I returned it and started walking around. I swear there are flowers of every kind. This might be my new favorite place. Soon Aaron appeared in front of me with a flower in his hands. Tell me that he didn't do it. 

- This is for you. 

- You picked it up, didn't you?

- Does it matter?

- It says don't pick up the flowers. 

- Who cares? Will you take it or not?

- I will, but only because this might be the last time when you are so nice. - I said and Dani laughed

- Let's walk around. - he said and grabbed my hand again

I don't know what is going on with him today, but I am getting my benefits. I won't lie that the flower is pretty, but even a little, it still feels like a crime. If everyone picks a flower, there won't be any. Well, I shouldn't expect something different from the bad boy. I stopped to see the roses when I felt that he let go of me. I turned around but didn't see him. Where did he go? I looked in front of me and he was there. What was the point of that?

- You like it don't you?

- Yes, the flowers are very pretty. 

- I was talking about the view. 

- I know. The view of the flowers is pretty. 

I knew what he meant, but decided to pretend, as I don't understand. He grabbed my hand, pulled me close, and asked again. 

- Do you like the view?

- I told you. Yes, I like flowers. 

- You're so dumb. - he said and I laughed

- I know, but not as dumb as you. - I winked at him and continued walking around

- Wait a minute! You knew what I was talking about the whole time. 

- Maybe I did. - I laughed

We stayed here an hour and then both of them send me home. Well, they left me one street before my house. I know that my parents won't get mad at me for having new friends, but I don't know how they will react when I tell them what type of people they are. 

- Thanks for tonight boys. It was nice. 

- No problem. We can do it again if you want. - Aaron said

- I won't deny it. - I replied and looked at him

- It's late so we better leave you. We'll see you tomorrow, ok? - Dani said

- Yes, sure. I don't know will I come for lunch, but I will tell you. 

- No problem. 

- Goodnight boys and sweet dreams. 

- To you too. - Aaron said and I walked away

Today was a good day. I enjoyed it a lot. I'm glad that he agreed to see each other again. I liked his friend as well. Both of them make great duo. I don't think that they are that bad. People just make conclusions without knowing anything. That's why I wanted to know the truth. There was part in me, which believed all of that, but it was very small. I was sure that there is something else going around. I don't know are we friends, but for now I will call it like that. I only hope that no one will understand about this. Otherwise, I will be dead.