The Boy I Met Online

Matthew Valint

This is a picture of Matthew and I thought Ansel Elgort would be perfect.

***Kayla's POV***

Matthew and I get along really well. I can't believe that we've been talking for more than a week now. He's so amazing. This pass week I learned so much about him. He's 21 from New York City, also he dropped out of NYU when he was 19 and created the app called uber. He's really smart. His app is all anyone can talk about now. Even rappers use it in their songs.

I couldn't help but look him up. I learned that he gives money away to help different charities around the world. Honestly I'm surprised he's not with someone already, he's prefect. I told him about my situation and he offered to pay my tuition...but I said no. I realize something this past week and I didn't want any handouts, so I told him I was going to work even harder and settle for a college near home. I just think it's best to take care of myself and be close to my family.

He still wanted to help but in the end we both agreed that that was best. Even though it sucks that I'm missing out on my dream school. I know I'm doing the right thing.

I still wish I took the deal sometimes. Oh... why was I born so stubborn.

"Bleep bleep" I look at my phone and see a text from Matthew.

M:Hey
K:Hey 😊
M: are you free to FaceTime ?
K: I have to help my mom make dinner can we do it and about an hour. Is that okay with you?
M: sure no problem.

I put my face into my pillow and scream if only I didn't look a mess.

I finally decide to jump out the bed and take a shower. However, I end up binge watching another episode of pretty little lairs. "Uhhh just tell me who the hell is A so I can get my life back" I yell at the tv.

When I get out the shower I put on a comfortable T-shirt and some shorts, and did my makeup and hair.

I pick up my phone and get on snapchat posting a doggie filter snap with some kehlani playing in the background. A few minutes after post it Violet text me and tells me to delete it because I had something in my teeth. I go back and 20 people already saw it and of course Shay screenshot it, so I delete it and slam my face into my pillow ruining my makeup.

I clean myself up and wait for Matthew to call. I get irrelevant messages from Shay but I just looked at them from the notifications because I don't want to talk to her right now I might say something I'll regret.

After waiting and waiting I gave up and wipe the makeup from my face and wrap up my hair. And went back to my show.

**** ***

"K...k...KAYLA wake up" I hear and slowly open my eye and see Mike cheesing over me.

I jump up and hug him "Omg what are you doing here" I say hugging my brother with all my strength.

"What you mean mom said you need me and I want to surprise her. And is it so bad that I want to see my baby sister?" He says plopping down on my bed.

I do the same and sit right beside him on my bed. "All man I forgot" I say scratching my head. I was supposed to write a paper on him "How did I let this slip my mind."

"Justin had to remind me" He says cheesing.

"Awww... you have your boyfriend remembering things for you. GOALS." I say jumping up and smiling.

He jumps up and pulls my arm " Shut up Kayla... What if momma heard you, stupid. You are the only person who knows and I would like to keep it that way" he says and I snatch my arm away and punch him in the chest.

"Sooner or later you are going to have to tell her Mike. Anyways how does Justin feel about this? Does he really like being your secret? You can't keep this up forever." I say giving him a scold.

He glares at me holding his arm and walks out slamming my door. "Ok be that way...just know you can't stay behind the closet door forever" I say as I lay back on bed and get on phone and notice 11 notifications from Matthew from over an hour ago.

(4) missed FaceTime calls
M: if you don't want to talk anymore I understand
M: can you just tell me what I did wrong
M: listen I really like you and would hate to end things this way.
M: I think I'm falling for you
M: what ever... than lose my number
M: Kayla I'm so sorry just tell me what I did wrong and let me make it up to you
M: I get it ✌🏻️

"What the hell" I say to my self reading the messages out loud. I text him back to explain the misunderstanding.

K: I am so sorry after I ate I fell asleep and my brother showed up and I spent all my time with him to go get my mom a birthday present and forgot my phone at home.

Slightly untrue but good enough. Get up and walk around my room. "Bleep bleep"

I run to my phone and see Mathew reply

M: Kayla I'm so sorry for how weird I was being. I just need to get some air. I had everything planned out and wanted to tell you some good news... but I feel like this is not going to work out. So I want to end things before someone gets hurt again.

I run my fingers through my hair. What does again mean? I don't know about him anymore more he seemed so sweet at first now he's just weird and I don't like the vibe he's been sending. I like him but he's right.

K: ok I understand. You just know that I never played with your feelings and I never wanted it end things this way but if this is what you want I'll let you go. But before you cut me off I would like to know the news.

I want to get it out and end things on a good terms plus it doesn't hurt to have a millionaire on you side.

M: ok maybe I was a little harsh I can't let the most beautiful girl I've ever seen get away so easily.😉
M: And the news was I got you a plane ticket. I want you to come see New York with me.😅

Aww he is so cute what kind of person would I be if I turned him down so easily. And this is another opportunity I can't pass up. My gut says no but my heart says go for it, have fun for once. Mess up while you're still young.

K: Awww I would love to go spend time with my boo ❤️ And see the big city of course I can't wait to finally see you.

M:😍 I'll send you the information later I have a meeting but I'll text you tomorrow

K:❤️ Ok see ya

I have no clue what I'm doing but this feels right and I'm going to listen to my heart this time.