𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 (billie eilish)

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 / 𝐏𝐎𝐕

Gate 8, Gate 9... Gate 10! Bingo!

Elena's flight should have arrived by now so I should see her anytime.

My heart beats so hard, I didn't know that I could miss my best friend so much, but I'm also a little afraid to tell her about Daryl, I don't want to upset her. She doesn't deserve it after what happened.

It's been a little less than a week since dinner with the O'Connells and I haven't been able to see Billie either, I miss her too.

A new tour is coming up soon and she has interviews and famous people stuff to do in other faraway states.

Even though I knew this would happen, I can't help but hate it. My life is constantly missing my loved ones.

Anyway, I made sure my mom didn't know about Elena's arrival because I wanted to surprise her, but I suppose she will be even more surprised by the other news.

As my mind wanders to all the possible outcomes of this situation, I get surprised by an excited voice calling out my name.

I turn my head to see this beautiful girl with a dark complexion and pronounced curls running towards me. I can not be happier.

I run to her with a gigantic smile and hug her like never before.

I can't get to explain what El means to me, she's like my sister.

"Oh my god! I've missed you so much!" Elena screams as she hugs me and I pull away from her.

"I've missed you too bitch but don't scream in my ear!" I wine and yell back.

"You look so pretty! More tanned" She takes a look at me.

"Thanks to the sunny California" I roll my eyes. I take some of her luggage and I take her arm and guide her out of the airport.

"I want you to tell me everything I've missed, and don't leave any details" El says so excited and I gulp but smile and nod at her.

You may regret asking for it.

On the way home I tell her all about Billie and my job, she tells me about her dad and grandmother, and that she has seen my brother a couple of times. I miss that idiot too.

I try to talk about any little thing to avoid the main subject, I'm a coward.

I need to get food first. It's always better to mention important things when you have a full belly and a happy heart.

So, that's where we are going now. We pass by the drive-thru of Taco Bell and I drive home while we eat in the car, I manage.

I persuaded Elena to do all the talking, and it works perfectly. I never get tired of hearing her speak.

I'm one of those people who prefer to listen to the problems of others but is not very good at telling hers to anyone. I am a very good listener.

We got home and I know there are still a few hours for my mom to arrive, so this is like the perfect time.

We take out the suitcases and I show her the house and the room where she will sleep.

Even though I know we could sleep together like we have many times before, I like to treat my guests as I would like to be treated, giving them a private space.

"This house is more adorable in person" She laughs.

We go outside to the backyard to soak up the little afternoon sun that remains.

"It is so strange that you are here" I say more to myself.

"But a good or bad strange?" She asks, sitting on the grass.

"Definitely good" I declare.

"So, When can I meet this Billie girl?" She raises her eyebrows.

A stupid smile seizes me every time her name is mentioned, she has great power over me.

"Soon" I say laughing. "I have to know when she will be home first"

"Oh, right. She is a busy person" She stares at me with a smile. "You look different when you talk about her, I can tell that she has you very much in love"

"I'm not in love" I say quickly.

"Right" She rolls her eyes. I don't mean to lie to my best friend, but I'm afraid to say it out loud cause that will make it very real.

"How is your mom? When is she coming home?" She changes the subject because she knows I'm not ready to talk about that. I love her for that, but I'm not ready to talk about this either, shit.

"Mmm... she is fine" I doubt for a second, "She has a boyfriend now"

"What?" She yells kinda excited, "Oh my god, go Marie! How is he? Is he younger?" She laughs.

"Nope, we hate him" I say and she looks at me confused.

"Why? Is he a dumbass?" She asks, getting on my side instantly.

"Worst. He is... Daryl" I mumble.

"Who?" Her tone has changed now, to a hurtful one. I wish I was joking.

"She is dating Daryl Walsh, El" I regret saying it as soon as I see her angry face appear, you don't want to run into an angry Elena.

"Shut up" She stands up and I do the same, I try to comfort her but she pushes my hand away.

"Please, hear me out... I hate this as much as you do" I sigh. She is walking from side to side trying to process.

"Is she still with him?" She asks and I nod nervously. "Why, Charlie? Haven't you told her about that piece of shit?" She is so pissed right now.

"I didn't want to tell her without you. She would go crazy knowing this and not being able to comfort you" I pout.

"Since when do you know?" She asks, trying to calm her breathing.

"A little more than a week" Now I realize how stupid I sound. I cover my face with both hands, I must have done something as soon as I knew it. I'm a coward.

"We will tell her tonight" She reaches out her hand and squeezes my shoulder to comfort me.

Elena can be very touchy in the friendly sense, always hugging others and being very close. It's her way of showing that she cares about you, but when something bothers her she doesn't like being touched at all.

But being as good a friend as she is, I appreciate these little acts too much. "I know this is difficult for you Elena" You don't know how I wish this hadn't happened to you.

She nods and I can see her eyes fill with tears. "But it's your mom," She added, on the verge of crying.

I know I can go beyond her limits, but I approach to hug her tightly anyways and she doesn't protest.

"I'm sorry for not telling you before, I didn't want to do it on the phone" I whisper close to her ear.

"It's fine, I understand. I'm sorry I got angry. It's just... I really hate him" She breaks away from the hug and wipes a tear from her cheek, she hates crying so much. You will never see Elena Coleman crying, never ever.

"I know, me too" I pout.

We keep talking while we wait for my mom to get home. The idea is to forget this topic until it is strictly necessary to talk about it again.

After a while, I feel the door and I know the time has come. El takes my hand and just nods, I know she has my back, and I will make sure I always have hers.

Let's get this over with.