In Charlotte's Eyes

Bone To Pick

Carlos barged into his home. Aaron was relaxing, laying on the couch. Rebecca was there as well, laying on top of him. They had casual smiles on. “Oh, welcome back.” He greeted Carlos.

“Hiii, Carlosss!” Rebecca added. The taller man growled upon seeing him.

“What the hell, man?!” He shouted, aggravated. “What is wrong with you?!”

Alarmed, Aaron gently pushed against his girlfriend, sitting up. “Woah, hey, I'm sorry, dude.” He calmly apologized.

“You know how I feel about her!” He was trying not to raise his voice too high, but he was losing his self control. “You couldn't have just told me straight up?!”

“C-C’mon, man,” He stood up, going face to face with his longtime friend. “You and I both know you wouldn't have agreed if we were straight up with you. It's why Charlotte asked me to do it instead of contacting you directly.”

Carlos huffed, scowling. “Why do you want me to like her so bad, anyways?!”

“C'mon, who doesn't love Charlotte?” Rebecca positively blurted. “She's a sweetheart!”

Aaron grimaced. He apologetically looked at his friend. “I know you think she's a bad person, but, dude,” He kept his voice calm. “We've all been friends for years at this point. She’s apologized.”

“Okay??” He stomped lightly. “Why are you trying to force me to forgive her?! You don't see me trying to push my opinion of her onto you!”

That point made Aaron back down a bit, guilty. “But, like,” He paused, nervous. “You've done stuff with her a few times now, though. Has she done anything to you that seems alarming?”

“It isn't that simple.”

“And, like, that time we all went to the gym together and played basketball? You guys played really well together. I.. don't think you two would have if you truly hated her.”

He scoffed. “Well, that's just fucking stupidly wrong!”

“Char-Char still likes you, Carlos.” Rebecca calmly commented. “She was gone for a long time, you should give her another chance!” She beamed.

Carlos scoffed, frustrated.

“Please, Carlos?” Aaron added softly. “I promise you'll see the good in her again.”

Carlos kept his teeth clenched. The fact that Rebecca was here, backing him up, was annoying. He didn't even want to be at home anymore. Without saying a word, he backed towards the door and left.

Rebecca and Aaron stared at the door for a few moments. “Mm..” Rebecca’s hum was quiet. “Is he gonna be alright?”

Aaron sighed, sad. “I hope so.”