At my Lowest

Dakota

I had math with Ethan and I was so happy when I found out! I sat next to Layla and opened my notebook.

Ethan was in the row in front of me and he was so effortlessly perfect. He made the most basic outfit attractive and it was scary.

Ethan was lost in thought and it made me wonder what or who he was thinking about.

The teacher then broke his thought process "Ethan can you solve this equation?"

He ignored her and everyone looked back at him while he stared at his desk.

He finally realized and asked, "What?" the teacher told him to pay attention and he rolled his eyes.

I talked to Layla about coming over tomorrow and tried to stop thinking about Ethan even if just for a minute or so.

I glanced back over at him and he was more alert and paying attention to the teacher.

I walked out of class and put away my books.
Emma walked up to me "Are you dating Ethan?"

That was not what she should've said. Ava and Layla were both standing with us and Layla's brother was Ethan's friend.

"No, I'll admit I might have a crush but no" I answered smartly. "You have a date with him," Emma said confused. If Layla wasn't upset before she was now.

"He's not good for you Kota" Layla knew what she was saying and she knew I trusted her. Layla had helped me when my mom relapsed and she was my absolute best friend. I believed her when she gave me advice.

"Layla, I trust you with my heart but I'm going to take my chances" Layla looked shocked and Ava followed me out. "Kota! You're not going to study hall?" Ava asked me hoping I would apologize to Layla

"No, I'm going to do my homework at home and then go to Ethan's practice" I had now left two of my close friends stunned

I wasn't normally like this but the mention of Ethan made me defensive and I didn't like it.

I did my homework and changed into comfier clothes and slippers before throwing my hair up.

I peeked into my parent's room hoping Mom was up. She was out cold and she had pills next to her. It took everything in me to not cry.

I hopped in my car and drove to school. I sat in the stands and watched him. He made me feel like nobody else could and I loved it.

They had finished practice and I opened my phone and texted Layla an apology while waiting for him to leave the locker room.

A guy I didn't know walked up to me. "Hey, I'm Liam" he introduced himself. "Dakota," I said
"Look, You changed Ethan. He's a broken teenager but he cares when he's around you" he continued "he's watched girls cry over him and not batted an eye but he likes you for some reason" Ouch that was rude.

"Take care of him" The guy walked away and I let his words sit in my mind. I felt hands around my waist and Ethan had picked me up and spun me around. I was just trying to make sure my slippers don't fall off. "Ethan, you scared me!" he knew I didn't care

We talked for a bit and once we addressed that I was there for him and not my crusty dad we walked to the parking lot. He hugged me and we parted ways

"Coco, wait!" I spun around and saw him jogging up to me. He wanted my number. ETHAN BANKS WANTED MY NUMBER. I put my name in as Dakota and then I deleted it and put Coco instead.

I gave him a wink and then I walked to my car. As soon as he drove away I squealed and realized how excited I was.

I drove home and forgot all my problems for about five minutes before I remembered again.