Binary Boyfriends

7 ~ Boy Problems

I played it cool in front of my mom, but I felt like I was dying on the inside. What was Robby doing here? How could he walk around so proudly as if he hadn't done anything wrong? What was Demetri going to say to my message? What if he didn't reply at all? What if he doesn't feel the same way?

"Earth to Eli!" My mother said snapping her fingers in my face, bringing me back to reality.

"Oh sorry." My nostrils flared and I anxiously scratched the back of my neck, hoping she wasn't going to pry into my thoughts.

It seemed like she could tell I wasn't feeling right so she said we should be getting home since it was darkening outside. She tipped the waiter and we both exited not uttering a word to each other.

The whole car ride home was silent. I was very grateful to have a mom who knew when I needed some space even though most of the other time she was practically breathing down my neck. I chuckled silently thinking about all the fun times I had with my mom when I was younger, but then Demetri kept popping up more and more in those memories. Of course. I mean he was my best friend and we practically spent everyday together, but why couldn't I go one second without thinking about him. I hated him for constantly being on my mind. No. I hated it, not him. I could never hate him.

My mom pulled into the driveway and we both walked into the house going our separate ways. I decided to do a little more training before going to sleep because I needed all the practice I could get if I was going to compete against Cobra Kai in the All Valley. Wow competing against the team that made me what I am today, I thought. Funny how things change.

After about 30 minutes of gut wrenching training, I took a quick shower and did my daily night routine. I brushed my hair, well what was left of my hair. Most of the pieces were dead by now because of how much product I filled it with. After that I washed my face, with face wash of course. I'm no girl, but I still know how to take care of myself. And with that, I was ready for bed. It was only 10pm so I decided to stay up and watch some tv before actually falling to sleep.

I was laughing so hard at The Office, I was practically in tears. I got so carried away with the show though, that I almost missed the notification I got on my phone.

When the screen lit up I looked down with a smile on my face after Dwight made a funny remark, but the smile disappeared immediately when I saw what was on my phone.

Demetri: Are you alright? I can come over now if you want.

I practically choked on my own salvia. He had seemed pretty upset with me the day before, but now it was like he was almost... concerned. I guess when your ex-best friend texts you that they miss you out of nowhere it's not something you take lightly.

I gulped, feeling like all the air was being pressed out of my lungs at once. It was stupid that I let him make me flustered like this. He was my best friend. Only that. And frankly, I didn't even have a right to call him that anymore.

I didn't know how I was going to respond so I just stared at the message contemplating what to do next. Are you alright? I'm fine. I can come over now if you want. Whatever.

Are you alright? I don't know. My cheeks felt hot. Moon never made me feel this way.

I can come over now if you want. No. I don't want it. I want you to stay as far away from me as you can.

Are you alright? No.

I can come over now if you want.

Please...