My Internetainer

Getting to know you

-Thanks for all this Cole, I appreciate it.

-I hope I did the right thing

-You did.

I sit next to him on the couch and rest my head on his shoulder.

-There is something more, isn't it?

He asks while stroking my back with his thumb.

-Actually, yes there is.

-Go on then, what is it.

-I don't know why, maybe it's because with Nicholas we had such a friendly relationship and we were such a close group of people, but sometimes I feel difficult being Rhett's friend, especially when it comes to Link. For example Link did something stupid that pissed Jess off and I felt the need to talk to them, but it wasn't a big deal from my prospective. I ended up receiving tense from both of them and not being able to share with Rhett the humorous side of the event, because of the fight me and Jess had. I know it sounds stupid but...I don't know what to do.

He pulls me closer and rests his chin on the top of my head.

-What about ignore what Link and Jess are doing with their relationship? You can't teach how to love or get better in general.

That's kind of what Rhett said...wow.

-Yes but I don't think Rhett sees it that way. He was pretty excited over Link having a girlfriend and he wants to do things all together, like double dates.

-Rhett needs to calm down, maybe Jess isn't the most chill person in the world but she is your friend, so Rhett can control himself a little and let them figure things out. If they settle in something stable that doesn't evolve stupid fights you can count yourselves in. At least that's what I would do.

-You re right...again. Thanks bro.

I hug him tight as he stands up and heads to the door.

-Should I invite Rhett over or do you need some alone time?

-Actually I want his company right now.

-I'm on it.

He closed the door behind him and I stared at him going into his house through the kitchen window. What would I do without this guy....?

After only five minutes there was another knock on my door. Rhett's arms wrapped around me as soon as I open the door which he closed with his foot. I hide my face in his thin chest and smell his scent with need. I step on my tip toes while dragging him down by the collar of his shirt for a kiss.

-So what's going on baby girl? Everything alright?

Do I want to tell you? Are we in that phase when we share our problems? I don't want to put weight on your shoulders. How much I need you hug and sweet kisses right now. How much I need to talk me into sleeping and tuck me in the bed. I don't respond immediately, I just stand there playing with his fingers and palm, smiling to myself on how tiny my hands seem compared to his. I lead him to the living room where I force him to the couch and curl up next to him, still holding his hand.

-Actually, I haven't talked with Jess yet Rhett, she doesn't pick up her phone, and she wasn't at school today. Do you know what happened with her and Link?

-They just had a fight, I don't know anything else. Maybe she caught a cold.

Maybe.

-And..I feel so lonely.

A grin shows up to his face and I feel his muscles tense.

-It's not your fault, it's just like, and the house is so empty without my parents. And I have to do everything myself, cooking cleaning, laundry. It's exhausting. And you sleep over at the weekends only, so I'm alone most of the time and my parents call like once a week.