The Boy Online

We Both Spin Around in Circles

"Shelby?" "Shelby is that you?" The guy said walking towards Cayla and I.
"Who can that be?" Cayla whispered.
"I don't know, Cayla I'm scared."
We walled closer the the guy. We stopped by a street light and waited for him to come closer. Once he was closer, we saw who it was. It was Alex. I froze when I saw his face. "Shelby? We need to talk." Alex said.
"I don't want to talk to you, not now, not ever. You hurt me." I said turning around and walking. Cayla started walking by me again. Alex started to run towards us. He ran behind me and grabbed my hand and turned me around. "What do you want?!" I said harshly.
"I, I just need to talk to you.." Alex said.
"And what? Explain yourself? You completely acted like you didn't know me!! You seriously don't remember what you said to me? What was I to you. A good time?!!!" I said tears forming in my eyes.
I got loose of his grip and walked towards Cayla. I got behind her. "Can't you see you've already done enough damage here?! You don't need to explain yourself "Henry" Cayla said using the air quotes.
Alex stopped. "Henry?!" Alex said.
"Ahh Henry, he said. So you're the girl I was talking to osn Facebook. And can I get a name sweetie?" He asked.
I couldn't help myself. Tears began to fall.
"You're disgusting!" Cayla said.
"Cayla stop, I, I, don't want to be here. Take me home." I said.
"Cayla?!" He said.
"See now, you girls don't understand one bit of this mess. If you'd just let me explain, maybe we could be friends." Alex said.
He began walking towards a picnic table and sat down. We followed.
"Let me start off with a full introduction. My a name is Alex Henry Gilbert. I'm a sophomore. And I go to Clairemont High. I just recently moved here from Oklahoma."
"My names Shelby, and this is Cayla. Lived here all my life. Been best friends since we were small."
"Okay, well nice to meet you. Now, this is how the story goes. When I was in Oklahoma, I created my first Facebook account. A lot of friends, mainly girls. And so, I started saying things like, text me I'm bored, like for a to be honest, message me for a quote. And so on. And one day I got a notification. It said something like friend request from Shelby Castillo. So, I clicked it, took a look at the profile, and thought you know, hey this chick looks pretty cool to talk to, knowing that you liked rock and punk music. And she was cute. So, message her, flirt with her, and just get to know her. Then other girls started messaging me on my Facebook, so I think to myself, hey! I'll give Shelby my number! So I do, and at some point in time, my ex girlfriend starts stalking me, looking at my profile, creating fake ones to get close to me. And finds my number in my Bio. Then starts texting me. I just got so fed up with the bullshit. So, I take it upon myself to change my number, and create a new profile. New name, same photos. And as soon as I do, I can't find Shelby. I tried to get a hold of her. Then about a year later, my mom gets a call from a company here in
San Diego. So, we packed up our things and moved, got enrolled at the high school. And then, I meet Cayla. Same situation. And I just thought you know, I won't be able to find Shelby. And so, I moved on, little did I know, Shelby was right there, in the school, showing me around. I asked Cayla out that one night and she said no. So next day at school, that's when everything exploded. And I had no idea what went on."
I sat there. Mind blown. 🔥💥
"Wow, Alex, I had no idea. I'm sorry" I said
Cayla sat there. Quite. "Shelby? Could we possibly talk? Alone?" Alex asked.
"Yeah, sure, let's go to the swings."
"I'll be back Cayla" I said.
Alex and I began walking to the swings. We both sat on the swings barley pushing.
"So Shelby, I was wondering, if maybe, you wanted to, go out with me?" Alex asked
"Ahh. Alex. I'm sorry, I kinda have a boyfriend. I mean, I totally would, but you see, we barley got together and we're gonna see how it goes. But I'd really like to be friends again." I said holding his hand. "I'm sorry" I said
"Its fine, Im okay, I'd really like to be your friend." He said. I knew he was hurt and sad. I could just see it in his eyes. But, Oliver and I just got back together and he's willing to try things out again. I I never really got over Oliver. I got a little close to Alex and have him a peck on his cheek. And gave him a warm smile. "We should probably get back your friend, its getting late." Alex said.
"Yeah, we probably should." I said.
We walked back to the pincic table. "Well," Cayla said.
"We'd better get home, um, thank you for um explaining. I guess." Cayla said
"Yeah, I'll see you guys." Alex said with a smile.
We started walking back to house. "What the hell happened?" Cayla asked.
"Oh, um, well, he asked me out."
"And????!!!"
"And.... I told him I have a boyfriend and that, I'd really like to be friends again."
"Wah! That's it? That's all you said??!!" Cayla said, practically yelling.
"Well, yeah, what did you want me to do? Break up with Oliver? You know how crazy and sad I was when Oliver and I broke up. But trust me Cayla, I knew he was hurt and sad. I saw it in his eyes."
"Yeah, I know Shelby. You okay though?"
"Yes. I'm fine. I'll be okay. I have a sweet boyfriend that wants to talk, so, I'll call or text you." I said waling across our lawn. I got to the door and went in. "Gah. What a day!!" I yelled walking up the stairs. I got into my room, took off my shoes and layed down on my bed and text Oliver. "Hey you, whatcha up to?! 😊😉"
Clink! "Hey Shelbs, nothing just being a bum. Thinking about you.😁"
My heart fluttered. We talked from about 8:30ish to 2 am. Gah, I missed Oliver so much. I have such a sweet boyfriend. I fell asleep listening to the song Besitos by Pierce the Veil.
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