girl next door

chapter 17

I awoke to the sound of kids laughing. I sat up and saw Ollie and Willow running around the table in front of me. I looked up and saw Harry laughing at them. I smiled and stood up. "Goodmorning," They all said. "Morning," I said. "What time is it?" I asked. "7:30 you should probably get ready for school," Mom said walking in. "Oh okay," I said and ran up the stairs. I got dressed quickly and walked back down grabbing a piece of bacon. Harry and I got in the car and Arizona and Chase walked up and hopped in as well.

We got to the school as fast as we could but we're a little late. Harry and I walked into history and everyone looked at us. "You're late ms. curtis, mr. combs," the teacher said as we sat down. "Sorry," Harry said and I just ignored him. As the day dragged on it was finally lunch time. We all sat down at our usual table and began eating. "So how's everything going?" Jack asked. "Good," everyone said. "you finally feelin alright Lex," I asked and she nodded. "Thanks for draggin me outta the house guys," she said and we all laughed. 

After school I took Harry to the dx for his shift. I sat on the counter when Steve walked out. "Hey uncle Stevie," I said. "Hey kiddos," he said. "Hey," Harry said. "My shift just ended so I'm out of here cya guys later," Steve said. We waved and he walked out.

Harry had been working for like an hour and I decided I was gonna go to Arizona's. I walked inside and Hannah and Lexi were already there. "I don't know sometimes I think she goes overboard," I heard Lexi say. "She's our best friend it's fine," Hannah said. "But you're reckless to Han we aren't," Arizona said. "So you think I go overboard?" I asked leaning against the door frame.

"Riv I-" Lexi started. "No it's fine Lex really, I get it I'm just, to much to handle," I said the last part with venom. "I was coming to hangout with my best friends but since i'm just to much for them I'll go," I said and turned around to walk out. "Riv wait, I don't think you're to much to handle," Hannah said. "I know, I heard you stick up for me but can't say the same for the other two," I said and walked out. I sped back to the dx and walked in angrily.

"What's wrong?" Harry asked worried. "Arizona and Lexi think I go to overboard when I do things," I said. "What? no you don't you just know how to have fun!" he said. "Well thanks I guess but they don't agree," I said sighing and sat in the counter. "Riv they are probably just worried about you, they love you," Harry said standing in front of me. "I don't know, I don't know why I'm letting it bother me anyway I like being reckless," I said. "Then go to them and tell them you don't care. I like who you are and don't want you to change," He said causing a smile to grow on my face.

"Thank you," I said and kissed him. "Go get your best friends back," He said pulling me off the counter. "I'll pick you up at 7?" I asked and he nodded. "Ok bye," I said and drive back to Arizona's once again. I'm gonna be so out of gas. Good thing my uncle and boyfriend work at a gas station.

"Hey!" I called walking into the house. "Riv I-" Lexi started. "No me first," I interrupted. "I don't care if you guys think I go overboard ok? I like who I am now and I'm not gonna change because you think I go to far sometimes," I said crossing my arms. "We didn't want you to change, at least I didn't," Hannah said. "Good cause I'm not going to," I said clenching my jaw. "I'm sorry we didn't want you to change we just want you safe," Arizona said. "Why didn't you just say that then?" I asked. "I don't know," She said.

"I'm sorry I really am," Lexi said. "Me too," Arizona said. "I didn't do anything but I'm sorry," Hannah said. "It's fine," I said calming myself down. "that was weird we never fight," Arizona said "that was one of our serious fights so that's saying something," Lexi said and we all laughed. We hung out until I had to pick up Harry.

"Wanna get some food?" Harry asked. "Sure," I said. "Dingo and Jays?" he asked and I nodded and drove us there. We got our usual and ate and talked. "I have an idea," He said. "What?" I asked. He got out a quarter and put it in the karaoke machine. He turned on are you lonesome tonight by Elvis and held out his hand. "May I have this dance m'lady?" He asked. "you may," I said taking his hand. We danced for a few minutes before other couples joined in. After the song ended we paid and drove home. "Thank you for the dinner," I said and kissed his cheek. "Anything for you," He said. "goodnight Harry," I said. "goodnight Riv," He said kissing my forehead and I walked inside.

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