The Boy I've Always Wanted

Chapter 1: Party-Crusher

~CHARLIE

It's a shame, I'm such a shame to everyone. I could not believe I said "yes" in helping my friends to take Annie's party down in exchange of the hundred bucks that I owe Bridget. Bridget is the main enemy of the clique, especially Annie. They were rivalries since the 3rd Grade and they never stopped fighting until now. There are a few problems I want to tell you, first is Annie haven't bullied me ever since this school year start and I do not want to ruin my high school days by taking her party down and her taking a revenge. I wonder why she stopped bullying me... Here's the main problem Nathalia is part of the clique and I know she will be mad at me and I do not want to hurt her. I need her to stay out of this party-crusher plan so I decided to come to the party I know Annie wouldn't know because she invited almost all of the people in school except for the Bridget and the nerds like me.

I roam around Annie's house trying to avoid her and I know in this kind of parties Nathalia is coming. While I am walking I could see people dancing with the flashing lights and the loud music that makes you feel like you're in hell but Annie made sure her parents wasn't there. I looked to my left and see couples making out as if they were trying to kill each other... how disgusting. I glanced to my right and see people playing some games including the ping pong ball and some alcohol. I would never see a spot wherein you can not see a sexual activity going on. When all of a sudden the crowd stopped as Nathalia entered. She was beautiful as ever wearing a dark blue dress that pops out her light blue eyes even more. I knew Nathalia, I know she's worried about something knowing that I saw her with Finn a while ago. Finn is the least guy that I trust to be with Nathalia. Nathalia walked oppositely (Thank God) and I saw her meet with Jerick. I trust Jerick and I was with camp with him he's a good guy I hope he'll stick with Nathalia. For a minute I know Nathalia's safe. I tried to roam around and suddenly bumped into Annie, I startled because any minute Bridget will ruin this party

"Watch it!" She said as her drinks spilled on my shirt. I was soaking wet but surprisingly it doesn't smell like alcohol.

"You do not drink alcohol?" I asked Annie trying to dry off my shirt

"Charlie? What are you doing here?" She said as she stared onto my eyes. I'm surprised she knows my name

"Nothing," I said

"Do not tell anyone that I do not drink alcohol." She said "Plus, don't tell Nathalia that this is her surprise birthday party."

"What? Why is this Nathalia's birthday party  her birthday is next week right?" I asked

"How did you know? You must know her very well." Annie whispered. I almost forget Annie knows about it.

"I didn't know it just came on my mind."

Now, I'm dead I just ruined it for Nathalia this is a really bad idea. I need to overcome my fear of talking to her to tell her "I'm sorry." I tried to call Bridget but it seems she is really full-on taking this party down.

"But really what are you doing here?" She asked

"I- I was looking for Edward." I said as I saw him walking towards us. I didn't think about any name so I said his name

"You mean my boyfriend?" She said

Edward back hugged Annie and kissed her on the cheek. "There you are Charlie was just looking for you." Annie said.

"I'm sure Charlie could wait excuse us Charlie." Edward said as Annie and him walked off

I sighed.

I walked upstairs to find Bridget and check on all the rooms. The first 2 doors were locked so I checked on the other doors. I saw a door wildly opened and see Finn trying to kiss Nathalia but she is refusing. 

"Finn, stop!" Nathalia shouted

I, without a doubt get in and I smacked Finn's face with my fist making him knock off the floor. The adrenaline just do so. My knuckles hurt so bad. "Get off of her man!" I shouted 

I looked at my back but I didn't see Nathalia. She already walk away with fear. Finn just stared at me and didn't punch me back so instead I tried to find Nathalia. I was about to take a step when the power turned off., Bridget took the electricity off. It was all dark that I couldn't even see a thing. It was all quiet except for the complaints of the people downstairs. 

Good job, Charlie. You just ruined your chance on Nathalia. 

When all of a sudden I hear someone sobbing. It was Nathalia. I know her very much I remember the day when I comforted her because she was crying to...

"Nattie?" I remember my 10-year-old self calling her when I saw her beneath the table crying. Puberty haven't hit me yet so my voice was really high.  I walked and bent underneath to sit beside her.

"Are you okay?" I asked her

"Aren't you scared of dying?" She asked wiping off her tears

"It's that the problem?" I asked her again

"It's not but, do you ever been so curious wondering if one day you'll die?" She asked me. I remember her squeaky tiny voice. 

"I've never." I said. Her thoughts were so deep.

That ended our conversation I hope I was good at making advice when we were young but until now I could not even write a good essay. She's always been better in writing essays. She's smart but now it seems like she doesn't care about her grades anymore. All I was good at is experimenting and solving mathematical equations that are impossible to solve for others, weird but I love it.

My memories fade off when I hit on the lamp shade and made a huge noise. I was back to the reality.

"Excuse me?" Nathalia's voice said. She was trying not to sob yet her voice had changed all over the years.

"Sorry." I said trying to change my voice. My voice is too deep. Maybe I'll get a chance of talking to her if she doesn't know me and she can not see me because of the dark.

"What are you doing here?" She asked but her voice is now calm.

I didn't say anything but I sat beside her. She moved away for a little bit to give some space for me. We were all silent but all I know is our legs are touching each other.

"I heard it's almost your birthday." I said with my deep voice

"Yes, and it's hard because there's a lot that has been going on." She said

"Tell me about it." I said

"Well, uh you'll just get bored. How about you tell me about what's been going on with you now?" She said

"I am -uh going to the same high school as you." I said

"I know that, you wouldn't be here if you weren't studying at our school." She smirked

"Here's something interesting... I like someone but I do not know if they like me back." I said

"Poor you but sad to say we're just going through the same thing." She said

"You're kidding. Who would not like "Nathalia Laurent"!" I said

"You're right maybe I should talk to my crush tomorrow and find out if he likes me too."  She said "And how'd you know my name?" She asked

"You have been in so many public speakings, Natti- Nathalia." I said

"Well then stalker, see you at school tomorrow." She said 

She walked off and she doesn't even make a noise even if she can not see anything in the dark but of course this is her best friend's house I know she memorized every part of this house. I smiled realizing I missed being with her. I wish we could turn back the time.