Hysteria

He's In Love

   Later that night, I was up in the room Bobby and I shared, when Bobby walked in. "Oh man do you got Dinger good!" He exclaimed, chuckling, while tossing himself on his bed. "What's that supposed to mean?" I asked, looking up from my drawing. "Do you not see him? I mean, it's obvious Mal." Bobby said, then explained further when I still stared at him with a 'wtf are you talking about' look. "Dinger has been with a lot of girls right? He's made out with nearly all the girls in school...even banged a few." "Oh great, so he's a man-whore." I said sarcastically, while rolling my eyes, "Just get to the point already Bobsey." He sighed and then continued, "I'll tell you this Mal, it's never been like this. Oh no, never have I seen Dinger Holfield so smitten! You make him blush, stammer, you make him so flustered with whatever you do! He looks at you like he's never looked at another girl before. He looks at you the way I look at Lainie, the way my dad would look at my mom, and the way grandpa always looked at grandma." I sat there listening intensely, truly surprised. Not with the fact Dinger had been with so many girls, but with the fact Bobby really thought Dinger thought of me differently. I mean, Bobby was his best friend, he'd have to know.

        "Mal," Bobby started again, pulling me out of my thoughts, "I think Dinger's in love with you." Those words made my eyes go wide, Dinger love me? That just seemed unrealistic, I'd known him for only a few days. "Now Bobby, love is a wrong wor-" I began, but got cut off by Bobby, "Uh-uh!" Then he tsk'd, "Now don't you 'Bobby' me. I know Dinger, he's my best friend. I know this Mal I'm sure of it. All he talks about is you! It's honestly annoying." I shot him a look, but then hopefully asked, "Really?" I couldn't deny the fact I'd developed a crush on Dinger rather quickly. "Oh yeah baby. Now I know how he must feel when I don't shut up about Lainie." Bobby chuckled. I smiled at him, "And look, you're smiling just thinking about him." he pointed out, causing me to blush. I hid my face in my hands out of embarrassment, and then Bobby started taunting me, "Malibu's in love! Malibu's in love! Malibu's in love!" I yelled, "Stoooooooopppppppp!" And threw a pillow at his face, when he finally gave it up with a "heh". I uncovered my face and grinned at Bobby, he grinned back. "Alright, bedtime don't ya think?" "Yea it is." I agreed, putting up my art supplies and snuggling into bed. 

    A few minutes later, Bobby teased, "Is it lonely over there without Dinger?" I scoffed and said, "No." "You can't hide your feelings for him anymore y'know. I can see right through you." I could hear the grin in his voice as he said that. "Yea I know." I said, sighing. "Don't worry, he'll be back soon; for good or bad reason." Bobby assured. And with that thought, I drifted off to sleep.

   The next morning I woke to someone's hot breath on the back of my neck, and an arm around my waist. Not really aware of what I was doing, I began to roll over when I heard a "Hey!" accompanied by a loud thump and a groan. A finished rolling over then looked off the edge of the bed, only to see Dinger laying on the floor, rubbing his head. "Oh my Lord, I'm sorry!" I apologized, leaning off the edge of the bed, giving him my hand. He took it alright, and took me with it...he pulled me off the bed , right on top of him. I sat up so I was straddling him..again, and he put his hands on my hips. I leaned into his right ear and whispered, "I told you you enjoyed it." His face turned red, but his hands gripped my waist tighter...it was very apparent he was getting turned on if y'know what I mean. 

   When I heard footsteps coming up the stairs, I went to get off of him but he pulled me back in quickly, and kissed me on the lips, then releasing me. I was stunned to be honest. I quickly stood up as he sat up and put a pillow on his lap to cover himself. 

   Bobby burst in the door, looking at the pair of us confused. "Uh...what's going on here?" "Um, Dinger rolled off my bed so I was going to help him up!" I said quickly, standing awkwardly. "Uh-huh yea..." Bobby trailed off, looking at us suspiciously. Our story wasn't too believable from where we were. I rocked back and forth on my feet, while Bobby got his backpack. "Grandma's at work, I'm headed to Lainie's for the night." He stated. "Again? Man all you do is spend time with her. What about me? Good ol' Dinger?" Dinger whined, looking hurt. "I'm sorry man, but this is Lainie. Besides, I'm sure you won't mind spending some alone time with Mal." He winked, walking out. Then he popped back in, "Oh, and no funny business." Bobby warned, before finally leaving. "Says the guy who fucks Lainie's brains out every damn day." Dinger said angrily, throwing the pillow that was in his lap across the room. He muttered to himself, while trying to stand up. I helped him up, then said, "I'm sorry about Bobby. I know he's your best friend and it has to hurt him picking Lainie over you." I reached for Dinger's hand, but he pulled away. I was slightly shocked. "Hey uh, I'm gonna go home for now. I'll catch ya later." He said, walking out. 

  He looked really upset, and I wanted to make him feel better, "But Dinger!" I called, chasing him down the hall and grabbing his wrist, "We can watch a movie or something, I wanna help you." "I said no." He replied firmly, yanking his wrist out of my grasp. "But-" I started again, only to be cut off, "I said no! Want me to spell it out for you? N-O!" Dinger yelled at me, I stood there, shocked as tears began to form in my eyes. "Fuck." He muttered, shaking his head as he pushed past me, and out the door. 

  I couldn't believe it, the boy who was screaming in my face, had just moments before, kissed me. More tears flowed down my face, all I'd wanted to do was help him. But I guess I should've listened when he said no, I probably overstepped my boundaries. He was a broken soul; fine one minute and furious the next. But that's ok, because I'm gonna help heal him.

A/N: I hope whoever's reading this is enjoying it so far!:) I really appreciate it. Don't forget to comment and vote! Have a great rest of your Wednesday, baii<333