Chubby Girls Cuddle Better (The Love Story of a Fat Girl)

Time to Think

The next day, I woke up before Nikki. (She was worried) I'd taken a shower and even let my hair dry in it's naturally straight way. I got dressed but, allthewhile, I couldn't get over what Eric had told me last night and I fell into my mind for the day.

Do you ever have one of those days? When you think all day long about something and no matter how hard you try, you can't make a bit of sense of it?

That was me, all day long. I wasn't paying much thought to anything and Nikki looked ready to carry me to safety when I nearly tripped over the steps into the rec room.

"Iris, what's wrong? You're been off all day. Does something hurt? Are you sick, from the lake yesterday?" she asked patiently as I took a seat on the steps. She new something was up and I just didn't know what to say.

"I-I don't know what's up with me, Nikki. I feel weird. I"m not paying attention, I'm not really hungry, it took me hours to get to sleep last night, and all I can do is think about..." I trailed off, not wanting to admit anything about Eric because even I hadn't figured him out yet.

"All you can do is think about what?"

"Hello, ladies!" Eric called cheerfully as he approached us and took a seat on the step. My heart was pounding happily because he was sitting so close to me. He frowned and turned to me,"What's wrong, sweetcheeks? Something happen?"

"Oh, no. I'm fine. Nik's fine. We-We're all fine, right Nik?" I said, all together. He laughed and shook his head at me.

"Iris, you're quite strange." You could say that again.

Nik got the hint and stood, "I'm going to find Todd. See you guys later!"

As she trailed off, I wanted to drag her back so it wouldn't just be him and me. I sighed quietly and wrapped my arms around my pudgy knees. (I'd worn shorts because it was getting hotter each day.) I bent in as much as my flub (my tummy fat) would let me and I put my forehead on my knees. I heard him shift his position then his knee touched my thigh. 

"Is everything really alright, Iris?" He asked slowly, "You don't seem alright." He looked at me worriedly as I turned to face him.

"I-I don't really know. Listen. Can... I be honest with you, Eric?" I muttered out. He nodded eagerly then I felt his hand move to my back reassuringly.

"You can tell me anything, Iris. Ok?" he smiled and nodded once again. Why is he soooo perfect?

"It's a bit embarrassing, but... I can't seem to get you out of my head," I said quietly, a part of me wishing he didn't hear a word. I looked at him and he smiled.

"I can't stop thinking about you, too. Hey. Would you like to go on a walk with me on the trail before dinner?" he asked, his hand moving onto mine. I swear to God, my heartbeat was like the sound of rain-dance drums. I couldn't do anything but smile so I nodded quickly which made him laugh. "Good. I can't wait, Iris." He looked at me then he did something I couldn't believe. I felt his lips brush my cheek then I smiled slowly.

"You're the nicest guy I've met, Eric," I said quietly. He shook his head and looked at me as he stood up.

"No. I'm just real." 

And thank God he is.

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AUTHOR'S NOTE: I hate this chapter because it's really short and sort of just a filler chapter. I'm sorry it's taking forever to actually get some time to write. I have spring break soon though so I should get at LEAST two more parts up by then! Thanks so much for the reads and I could use some more votes! Tell your friends to read on Wattpad! Read and vomment! Thanks for the feedback!