My Brother's Bestfriend

Chapter 7

Alyssa's PoV:

"And then Jaden passed me the ball and I ran, so fast and then - boom, TOUCHDOWN!" Aiden shouted while my dad howled... I think it? It was Thursday night and I was so excited for tomorrow not only because it was the best day of the week, of course, but because it was my first tutoring lesson.

I am in the midst of excited and scared, but I am sure everything is going to be just fine. Chase is a B student at Science although... I am not sure if we are going to learn anything I have decided to ask him about our and if things get weird I might just skip the whole tutoring and ask hi to leave...kinfly, of course. It's just I have been in a familiar situation before, my first real boyfriend, was honestly a douche.

Let's say he turned me into a bit of a relationship-phobic, thanks to my first—and last—boyfriend.

When I found out, I was not that great, trusting someone and then realizing they see you as a mere stepping stone isn't that great to hear . So, my motto started to be: trust no one, especially if they're overly interested in my brother's Instagram followers. That also affected how I felt being my brother's shadow, after that situation being my Aiden's little sister was harder to take in.

My brother when he heard the news, went full big-brother mode, which is rare and scary. He and his friends gave Mr. Wannabe-Popular a "friendly" reminder that using people has consequences. They didn't just beat him up; they gave him a one-way ticket to social Siberia. He was so embarrassed he transferred schools—almost moved states. Can't say I miss him.

While my ex-boyfriend was running away from his mess, I was left dealing with the aftermath.  Not only was I living as my brother's shadow and also his friend's Tinder, but I was also the girl who got duped by a wannabe player. Living in my brother's shadow was already tough enough, and then that... It was like adding a neon sign above my head that said, "Easy Target."

So yeah... last year of school wasn't that easy. My friends did everything to make me forget about it, our summer was based on hang-outs, parties, beach, pool, drinks, and fun. It's been almost a year since and you know... I am great, I am. Chase was always that faraway crush that never really would talk to, he was like a celebrity type of crush to me, he is cute, he smells well, is a surfer, handsome, and polite. It helps a girl take her mind off of sad things.

I was just 15 when I started to date Logan, I guess I was young and stupid, thinking about love at such a young age. I am a new girl now, just turned 17 this summer and I am about to control my life in the way I want... hopefully.

I am not giving my all in Chase, I couldn't possibly do that, I am too afraid to do so, but I can always try to form a relationship softer one, as my friends say I just need someone like him to make me pass my phobia of relationships and ... boys.

However, every time a guy shows any interest now, I can't help but think - Is he genuinely interested in me, or in my brother?

I will just shake this thought off. Forget that happened, at least that is what I've been trying to do and I am getting pretty good at it, forgetting my past relationship and my secret.

Memory loss is a great help if you suffer from anxiety. Losing a memory that makes you anxious, will eventually stop making you anxious. Simple math.

I derailed my train of thought and got back to our dining table.

"When is your next game?" My mom questioned Aiden

" in a  month, is the start of the season"

"Be prepared by then Aiden, you never know if there is any recruiter in the benches waiting to give someone a scholarship for a good university and with a good recommendation."