My Mate, Charlie

S E V E N

Charlie

Pushing myself off the floor of my kitchen I wipe away the left over tears. All the anger drained from my body, and it took a huge toll on me. Sighing deeply I look at my phone on the floor by the couch and see its only 11:30 in the morning. Waverley said around 12 to meet her at the cafe to fill out paper work and make my schedule. Numbly, I get ready for the day slipping on leggings and a sweatshirt. At the moment I didn't feel like making an impression. All I wanted to do was take back all that anger I threw at Mason, but also I wish he never showed up. Groaning I shake my head trying to rid my thoughts. Why am I so emotional? First that Declan dude and now Mason? Whats next?

At the thought of Declan I look over on my coffee table where I had his little note. My heart did a little happy dance making my mood slightly lift. Something told me I should take his note. Nibbling my lip I rush over and shove the note in my sweatshirt pocket. I'll ask Waverley about him. Yeah, she'd know what to do! I swear I'm a genius sometimes.

Some where on the ride to the cafe all this mornings drama seemed to fade and I was back to my normal content self. It was nice not to be so emotional, I hated it. My poor little body can't take so much at once. Parking my car in the parking lot, I jump out, this time watching my step. Inside I could already see teenagers and young adults mingling.

Walking in I automatically see Waverley in the lap of some man, joking around with a few other people around them. I couldn't help but smile at them.

"Hey! Charlie!" Waverley notices me by the door and ushers me in. Smiling I make my way over to them, standing in front of the table. There was three others with Waverley and what looks like her boyfriend. Two of which were guys and one was a girl.

"Hey," I wave not just to Waverley but to the others.

"Let me introduce you! This is Jace, my boyfriend." Waverley pats Jace on the face making him pull a face. "This is Kyle and Liam, they're also dating." I'm slightly surprised but just smile at them sweetly and move my direction to the girl beside them. "And last but certainly not least, my cousin, Amy." Amy smiles wide at me, dragging a chair beside her and patting it.

"Come sit!" I let out a giggle but sit down. Everyone is so nice here. I love it.

"So, firstly, I think I probably should have gotten this before, but may I have your number?" Waverley chuckles nervously, scratching her head.

"Oh! Yes, of course! Here put in your number." I swipe out my phone from my sweater pocket and unlock it for Waverley. She happily takes it.

"Hey, what's this?" Amy bends down and picks something off the floor. Frowning I watch her pick up the paper. Gasping lightly I stick my hand on my pocket and feel that Declan's note isn't in there.

"Uhm, thats, uh mine." I go to reach for the note but Amy holds her hand back.

"Ooo, a love letter maybe?" My cheeks burn as I helplessly watch her read the letter out loud. The table is silent until suddenly everyone burst out laughing. If my face wasn't red it definitely is now. "God, my cousin could never pick up chicks to save his life! This shit is ridiculous."

"Wait cousin?" Amy shoots a look at me before handing the letter to a greedy Kyle.

"Oh my, he actually wrote this!" Kyle jokes, throwing his head back barking out a laugh.

"Waverley, care to explain?" Amy sits back in her chair, fluffing out her big curls. She turns to me winking.

"Declan is my brother." Waverley chuckles, letting Jace see the note. He too started laughing, joking along with Kyle and Liam about Declan's 'weak game'.

"Uh?" I stare at Waverley slightly shocked. "You two are related?"

This is actually perfect! She would totally know the type of guy her brother is!

Wait? Why am I getting so hopeful? It's just some guy.

A really, really, really hot guy.

"Mhm! My big brother! I actually find it quite cute that he wrote this for you." Waverley giggles, taking the note back and looking at it.

"Cute? Why?" I lean forward in my seat suddenly anxious. I notice that the others have taken note in my interest, a knowing look in their eyes.

"Well, Declan's never showed interest in girls. Ever. In fact I think he became quite awkward around them." Jace inputs, trying to hold back a laugh.

"Huh? Really? He certainly doesn't look like it." My cheeks blush slightly.

"Well, let's just say Declan has had other things on his mind." Liam comments, his statement giving off a serious tone to it. Hmm, I wonder what other things, but I know better than to ask what exactly. By how everyone went serious I knew it was a touchy subject.

"So he's never been with girls?" Any besides me shakes her head, smiling.

"No ma'am! He's all yours." My eyes widen and hers seem to too before she quickly recovers and starts laughing. Amy leans forward and slaps my shoulder, rather hard. "Oh I'm just kidding!" Laughing awkwardly I rub my shoulder. Dang this chick has got a hit. Remind me not to pick a fight with her.

Who am I kidding? If I ever got into a fight I'd cry my eyes out and die in pure fright. I'm certainly no fighter.

"So are you going to text him?" Jace suddenly ask, wrapping his arms around Waverley. I shrug my shoulders looking out the window beside me.

"I don't know. I've never been with a guy so I have no idea how this goes." I admit rather embarrassingly. I can't help but feel uncomfortable. I'm sure each person in here has had their fair share of relationships and here I am a complete prude whose never even had her first kiss. It's embarrassing and pathetic.

"Well for starters you text him." Liam pushed the letter to me, smirking.

"Uh what do I say?" I take the note and look at my phone resting in the middle of the table.

"Just say hey and your name." Waverley shrugs. Bitting my lip I grab my phone, unlocking it. For some reason I got super nervous and I swear they could hear my heart beat faster.

"Why so nervous? Come on, text him!" Amy pushes, jumping in her seat. Sighing, I quickly type in his number and create a new conversation.

Here goes nothing.

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A/N
Here it is! I hope you enjoyed it! Chapter 8 is on the way so keep a look out! until next time!