Teenage Appeal

Ch.13

I shoved another spoon of cold ice cream into my mouth, while watching tv. It was now Friday and I haven't left my home at all. I've been dodging school and mom because I know what she will say. I just wanted to be alone for a while though. I've been stressed out over almost everything that I hadn't had time to just sit down and take a break. I didnt care that I just lost a friend and even a boyfrined. I got to admit I did see this coming but I wasn't expecting it till maybe the end of the school year. You know since we'd all be getting ready to go off to college.

I guess it was a better time now. I don't see why they tried to tell everyone not to tell me. People don't know how to shut their mouth at school either that or they make it obvious something's up.

I heard a faint knocking at my door and I paused my tv to look up. It was only five in the afternoon. Probably mom for the hundredth time checking on me. That or she called dad to convince me to head back to school.

"Go away." I mumbled but loud enough for whomever to hear. Obviously they didn't listen because they knocked once more. I sighed and put aside my tub of ice cream to get up and answer the door.

"I said go awa-"

"Hi." There stood Marcel, in front of me with a couple of books in his hand. As usual he didn't have on his normal attire on but he did still have his glasses.

"What?"

"Woah someone's in a bad mood." he said trying to lighten the mood. I just rolled my eyes and walked back towards my bed to finish off my ice cream. He gladly welcomed him self in sitting down at the edge of my bed.

"What are you watching?"

"Why are you here Marcel? Can't you see im trying to be depressed." I didn't look at him because the scene from last Friday night floated around in my head. At least I don't have to feel guilty about cheatin on Rider anymore.

"My mom thought it'd be nice to come and check on you. Plus you dropped this during your little rampage." he handed over my cell phone that I hadn't even notice was gone.

"Thanks." I said smiling only a little bit. I felt awkward with him sitting in here. Not that I dislike him or anything but there's a lot of things that are strange about him and wish I could know. I decided that I wasn't going to be close to anyone anymore unless I knew about them.

"Look, I'm sorry about what happened you know with you and Rider."

"It's whatever. They do make a cute couple." I laughed a little and him doing the same thing. We sat in silence enjoying the movie 'Friends with Benefits' for a while till I caught myself doing the unthinkable. I touched his hair. It run smoothly into my finger the curly parts gently wrapping around my tips. It's weird but I couldn't stop myself. Marcel didn't move away by my touch, he just looked at me. I couldn't read what kind of look it was but I continued to do it.

A minute later my hand slid down to touch his cheeks. Those cheeks were so beautiful, I couldn't help but smile when his dimples sprung to life. My eyes focused on his lips and instead of his eyes even though he was still looking at me. I still don't get it. Why does he hide himself with such professional clothing when he looks just fine with out. Plus it's just school. I forced my eyes to meet his while my hands dropped from his face.

"Why is there two of you? One second your this serious, little dweeb then the next your..you." the words came out so fast but i was interested to know.