Marshall

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Charlotte's POV

Time is going pretty fast when your life is back on track. My grades were rather good, I had a sweet boyfriend and I was still popular. Things seemed perfect. I even got the new girl under my wings. Maya was talented, Christine didn't like it, she was worried that the blondie is going to take her place.
Alas, as much as I love my friend, but Christine was being distant lately.  I had my group of friends. The guys took care of Dorian too. He was having fun, no one cared to bully him. It was almost winter break and I wanted to ask Marshall something important. He was the best I could ask for. Showering me with his love, giving me compliments , little gifts, attention and time. The perfect gentleman. I only hoped that Stephan won't get him in trouble as well.
Me, Maya and Willow were sitting in the cafeteria when my boy arrived, bringing me my favorite coffee as always. I literally never asked him to do any of these but he still did and it made me happy.

- Hey pretty boy.
- Morning girls! None of you have classes?
- Actually, I shouldn't even be in school. I have exams soon, classes got canceled so we can get prepared .
- You're lucky Willow.. I have classes all day. What about you Maya?
- Same. I'm waiting for Dorian though. Where is he?

Maya was always worried. But after what she told us about how her brother was being bullied in their former schools, I wasn't surprised. I was a single child but I'd hate if anyone was trying to hurt my sibling in any way.

- Don't worry, he's in the library. Being a little bookworm.
- Alright.. thank you Marshall. I hope it's not too much to keep an eye on him.
- Not at all. And I think he's having a little friend.
- Is he..?
- That Martin boy from his biology class.
- Aw. Dorian is getting a boyfriend soon. Martin is bisexual. He's a good kid.
- How do you know Charlotte?
- I dated his brother before. He was a jerk, but Martin is a nice guy.

I hated to mention one of my exes in front of my current boyfriend.

- I'm sorry ladies, I'll be back in a minute. I have to have some words with my baby here.
- Says the girl who's like 150cm
- Oh hush and follow .

Marshall liked to tease me , not like everyone was blessed to grow so tall. We walked a little away from my friends, he followed in silence, being obviously concerned.

- I didn't do anything bad, did I?
- Of course not silly. I just wanted a little privacy.
- Last time you wanted a little privacy I lost my virginity.
- Complaining Mr Wellington?
- Not at all.
- Don't worry the cute head of yours. I only want to ask something .
- Yeah?
- It's winter break soon..I was wondering if you had plans or..maybe you wanted to go back the orphanage to see your old friends and.. such.
- Well, yes I want to visit them but that takes only a few hours. I don't really have plans. Why?
- Oh.. okay. So, here I was thinking if you would like to meet my parents. I'd love to introduce you to them.
- What..?
- Marshall, we've been dating for months now. I barely take my boyfriends home. They weren't mature or special for that.
- So what's with me?
- You're adorable. It's time for you to meet my parents. That's it. If you don't mind of course. I promise they don't bite. Dad is a little strict but you're a sweetie. You have nothing to worry about.
- You want me to stay at yours during the holidays ..?
- Well, yeah?

I only hoped dad won't scare him away. He really was strict and as I said I barely introduced my ex boyfriends. But when I did, dad hated it. I mean, he had reasons though. Marshall was different, he won't have a problem with them.

- Alright.  But please tell and ask them first. I'd hate to go uninvited.
- Aww, don't worry. I'll tell them today and will let you know . Thank you baby . You are the best.
- I'm just trying. I want to make you happy.
- You already do.