Shadows & Stars

Chapter 18: Eloise...

~Henry's POV

The next day

Its a sunny Tuesday and I've decided to go back to an old style. SHORT. You know the drill, short pants that end below my butt, a very short shirt but not short enough to be considered a crop top and some comfy shoes. 

I was done quite early this morning so I walked down the stairs and met my parents in the kitchen. "Morning Henry. You look very...nice." My mom 'commented'. "Morning mom, thanks you to." I giggled cuz she was still in her robe with messy hair. "There's my kiddo!" My dad gave me a tight hug. I smiled.

"So what's been going on in your life Henry it feels like we haven't spoken in ages!" My dad nudged my side. "Yeah I have to say you look extremely happy lately, what's that about?" My mom smiled. 

"Well..." I started. "I've kinda sorta met someone and that someone is kinda sorta my boyfriend." My parents both stopped with what they were doing and looked at me. "Who is it?" My mom asked. "Oh my gosh!! Is it Alexander!?" My dad asked with excitement. "Who's Alexander?" My mother asked. "Oh honey he is so perfect for Henry! He is head boy at our school and he is quarterback in football." My dad smiled widely. "Well he sure sounds like a treat then?" My parents reactions made me happy. 

"Isn't football kind of a straight guy sport?" My mother lifted her eyebrow. "Ugh mom you're such a stereotype!" I giggled. "Well I would like to meet the guy who makes my son so happy." My mom smiled. 

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My dad took me to school this morning and I waved him good bye as he left. I went to Eloise and Zachary who was already here. Eloise had a big smile on her face. "Why do you look so happy?" I asked her joining with a smile. "Eloise met someone!!" Zachary spoke before her. "Oh yesss!!! Finallyyyy!" I yelled. Eloise's smile was still on her face. 

"Well then. That calls for a triple date!!" I yelled. They both agreed with excitement. "Movies this Friday?" I asked followed by them nodding. "Great I'll go tell Lucas." Zachary walked off. "So who's this mystery man?" I asked exactly like she did when she asked about Alexander. A blush filled her cheeks red. 

"His name is Owen Grayson" She smiled. "That's such an adorable name!" I pushed her arm playfully. 

***Friday night***

Me and Alexander were the first to arrive at the cinema. We sat in his car and made out for a bit until Eloise and Owen arrived. We got out and walked over to them as they got out. 

My eyes fell on Owen immediately. He had light brown hair and a quirky hair cut. It matched his face quite well. He wore glasses and was a little taller than me. He basically looked like your average nerd just with a better body. He wasn't very muscular but also not as thin as me. 

"Hello." I said to them both. I gave Eloise a hug and Owen a hand shake. Firm but still quite soft. Alexander did the same. We could barely start conversation then Zachary and Lucas showed up. "Hey guys!" Zachary spoke. "Heyy!" We all replied. 

We all went inside and stood in front of the boards. "Horror?" I asked. "Yes!!" Eloise replied. Alexander decided to pay for everyone's tickets. He is literally the best boyfriend ever! Our tickets came with a bucket of popcorn one snack of our choice in a certain price class and any drink. We all decided to grab some extra snacks though. 

We walked down the hall and into the movie room. Our seats were somewhere in the middle next to each other. Zachary and Lucas sat on the edge, Eloise and Owen next to them, followed by me and Alexander. The movie started and it was immediately scary. It felt like I was about to break Alexander's hand by how hard I was clenching but he didn't even seem to feel it.

I laid on Alexanders shoulder with my head and he held his arm around my waist. It was a little uncomfortable with the arm rest in the middle but I managed. Nearing the end of the movie Eloise walked past me with puffy eyes. I looked at Alexander and he nodded understanding what I wanted to do.

I followed her out to the hall. "Eloise!" I tried catching up with her. "Henry I don't want to talk right now." A tear ran down her face. "Eloise." I took her hand. "I'm here." I said to her. I wrapped my arms around her and she hugged back. 

I walked her outside to get some fresh air. We sat on the curb and she was still tearing up. "Henry..." She started. I looked at her. "Uhm...I think." She paused for a bit. "I think I'm asexual and aromatic." I felt bad hearing her words. I gave her another hug trying to comfort her.

"I don't know what to do." I was a little confused. Ace is nothing bad but I can understand why it upsets her. "What do you mean?" I asked. "With Owen. He's such a nice guy, I just don't feel anything with him...With anyone for that matter." 

"That's fine though. Like you said he's a nice guy I'm sure he'll understand." As we were talking Alexander came out. He sat on the other side of Eloise and gave her a hug. "You okay?" He asked her softly, still hugging her. "Yeah." She wiped a tear away and smiled at him. Alexander gave her another hug and I joined in. 

Not too long later the rest came out. We stood up and I signaled them to come leaving Eloise and Owen alone. 

~Eloise's POV

My friends all said goodbye and left so that I could speak with Owen. "Are you okay?" Owen asked me. "We need to talk." I could feel myself tear up again. I told Owen everything I had told Henry. He gave me a hug. "I'm sorry if I pressured you into anything." He spoke into my shoulder. 

"You didn't at all Owen. Any girl would be lucky to have you. I'm just sorry that I'm not that girl." He squeezed me tighter. "Come on I'll drop you off." He smiled at me. "Hang on let me just get my stuff." Owen walked toward his car whilst I picked up my stuff. As I stood up I heard a click. Like that of a camera. It freaked me out a little so I walked at a faster pace to Owen's car. 

***Guys I'm sorry I skipped so much in this chapter, but I wanted to get to the point and leave out the irrelevant stuff like the rest of the week at school! Like I'm not about to play teacher and tell you what they've learned😂Anyway happy reading💖***