The Lovable Jerk (boyxboy)

Chapter 13

Westin

Arlo froze in the car seat and looked back at me confused. Was it really shocking? I could tell he was not happy with his life. He seemed like he was the type of person to get bullied and still think it was his fault.

He seemed like the type of person who would rather loose his dignity in order to save someone else's. He doesn't look like he had emotional support but then again he doesn't look like the type to share his troubles with anyone.

Maybe that's why he wants Xander back so bad. He was the only one who approached him. The only one who seemed to care for him.

It's unfortunate, Arlo didn't meet a nicer guy. I'm sure he could have if that ass Xander didn't approach him. Arlo was good looking so I'm pretty sure any guy would have jumped at the chance to be with him. The only question is...Would that guy be toxic like Xander. Maybe.

"I'm not suicidal, Westin." He voiced out. "I maybe depressed but I'm not suicidal. Definitely not suicidal...why would you think that anyway?" He sighed.

"I don't know...I just wanted to make sure. You seem way too depressed if you ask me. "

"My boyfriend broke up with me sue me if I'm being a cry baby!" He snapped and I was a bit surprised but he quickly apologized for that.

I wish he hadn't apologised. Someone needed to tell him it was okay to snap. Who said you should be nice all the time? Sometimes it's okay to scream and cuss when frustrated but Arlo being Arlo always has to apologize because he thinks everything is his fault.

"Get a new boyfriend..." I shrugged and he glared at me. "One that isn't a dick." I added, thankfully without rolling my eyes because he looked pissed.

"You think it's that easy, huh? Well it's not... Xander was the only one who actually accepted me...he was different." He whispered the last part and I scoffed.

Different? As in a self absorbed, cheating, manipulating asshole? If that's what he meant by different then yeah. Xander was incredibly different.

"Do you actually believe the shit coming out of your mouth?"

"Do you realise how rude you are...when you say things like that? Do you?" He huffed pointing a finger at me and pushing my chest as though he was fed up.

"I'm not rude I'm bluntly honest." I shrugged.

I wasn't wrong. I really wasn't trying to be rude. Unfortunately, it was just one of my traits annoying as it is.

" Well, I'm leaving, Westin. Thanks for ruining any chance of me and Xander getting back together by the way." He opened the car and he was about to get off but I pulled him back in.

I took the subway egg and cheese sandwich takeaway and handed it to him. He looked up at me confused and I rolled my eyes. I knew he wasn't going to eat when he got home but I was hoping because I bought him the food the guilt of wasting food would make him eat it.

Hoping.

"I bought it for you." I told him and he was quiet for a while only staring at the takeaway.

I don't get it. Was he allergic to eggs or cheese perhaps? Or did he feel offended or what? He looked up at me with watery eyes and hugged me.

"Thank you." He cried and as surprised as I was I blushed and hugged him back.

I don't remember anyone being this grateful about breakfast, ever. After a few seconds he let go looking a little flushed, he looked back at me.

"Sorry for making it awkward." He whispered.