I want it that way - Sabrina Quesada&Cooper Noriega

3.Why should you be that person?

Pov.Sabrina
Right after the lesson ended, I needed a little silence, some peace to collect my thoughts. I headed to a nearby park, which I loved in this town. It was on a hill like this, so you could take a break from the city while sitting on white wooden benches. I reached one of the free benches, put my purse aside and sat down, immediately focusing my eyes on the beautiful landscape. I really felt very comfortable in this place. It was so peaceful here, I could think through many things that weighed on my heart and thoughts. I took a few deep breaths, feeling more and more calm inside.

- We keep bumping into each other, Sabrina.-  Suddenly I heard a well-known hoarse male voice

Reluctantly I turned my head back to see Cooper walking towards me. Now I really didn't feel like arguing with him anymore.

- You can sit next to me if you like. -  I announced, seeing the boy stop next to my bench

True to my words, he took the seat next to me. He put his backpack on the ground and, like me, stared at the view. We sat in total silence for a while, which was quite awkward.

- One thing is bothering me. -  boy broke the silence, causing me to glance at him

- What? - I raised one eyebrow up

- What happened to you, Sab? - he asked in an exceptionally caring tone of voice, which surprised me

- Nothing. - I whispered

- I'm a good lie detector. - he moved a little closer to me, peering into my eyes, and his face showed that he did not believe me - And I know that you are lying

- I'm okay, Coop. - I replied in a gentle tone, avoiding his gaze, because I was afraid that I was about to bend him

- If something happened, tell me. - he continued stubbornly

- Why should you be that person? - I asked

- I've been through a lot in my life. Believe me, I'm a person who can listen. - He tried to sound as convincing as possible, but I still persisted

- But you won't help me on these topics and you won't understand me, so no. - I replied firmly

I must admit that I was surprised by his behavior. I did not expect that he would want to help me. The truth is, I've always been the kind of person who tried to deal with my problems by myself. I have been doing this all my life. Sometimes it was hard, considering what I experienced.  I was alone for myself.

The boy's voice snapped me out of my mind again.

- I'll drive you home. - he said again, noting that I hadn't focused on his words

- No. - I replied quickly, getting up from the bench and grabbing my bag

- It wasn't a question, it was a statement. - He was very firm, he followed me, catching up quickly and walking next to me step by step

I didn't even want to tease him anymore, so I followed the boy towards his car, which was parked in the school parking lot, right next to the park where we were a moment ago. We got into the vehicle, fastening our seat belts immediately. We hit the road, leaned my head against the window and focused on the views we were passing by.

I knew that we are really close to my place of residence, which pleased me because I was really tired of this day and all I wanted to do was get under a nice blanket, take snacks and do a Netflix series marathon. After a while he parked in front of my house. He looked at me. I hastily unbuckled my seat belts, then got out of the car, slipping my purse over my shoulder. Before closing the car door, I glanced at the boy.