Maybe This Time

Batman

This one's for infinity-beyond for voting every chapter of this story. It means a lot.

HAPPY READING, loves. :3

xo, B

Today I woke up with a smile in my face, and with joy in my heart. Today  was way different from the other days I had for the past years. Today I didn't worry about going to school, and seeing the people I have always hated, in fact, I'm excited. I'm excited to see Levi, Kristy and of course, Oliver. I wasn't scared anymore, I felt like I had no more reasons to be scared, I have friends now, and it felt so freaking good. For the first time in a long time, I don't feel alone.  I am not alone. Not anymore..

So my talk with Oliver last night went really well. I am so glad I gave him the chance to explain, or I would've regretted it forever. I understand him very well now, and I definitely forgive him. It actually makes me feel really bad, because I have blamed him for my misery, while he was suffering too. I was such a selfish bitch. 

After he told the whole story, we sat on the roof for awhile, just hugging each other and crying. He had always been the stronger one, and I think that was the first time I've seen him in his weakest, and I felt really sorry that I wasn't there for him when he lost his dad. But Oliver was, well, Oliver. He ended up telling some joke that made both of laugh hard with eyes still misty. He always knows how to handle the situation, even if it was some major dramatic situation. One lame joke, and laughter will surely echo around us. It was one of the best nights in my life. After years and years, I finally have my best friend back. You know, the world is too complicated and cruel, not to have a best friend. And I had mine. 

When my alarm clock went off this morning, I immediately got up and took a quick shower. I donned some pants, and wore my Forever The Sickest Kids shirt. I blew dry my hair and applied some light make up.Then I slid into my Chuck Taylors. It was a little early so I went down and went straight to the kitchen to have some breakfast with my Mom and Bo. 

But it wasn't just my Mom and Bo who were in the kitchen. I found Oliver sitting next to Bode. The moment he saw me, he smiled, and suddenly I was happy. Such a great way start a day. 

After being the best of friends again, it didn't really feel weird or surprising that he was already over our house this early, because he lives only a few houses away from us. I even have a feeling that this would be happening pretty often. I smiled at the thought. 

"Hey. Morning, JJ." He greeted.

"Hey" I smiled back and took the seat next to Bo who was munching a sprinkled choco donut. Mom was in her bathroom blowdrying her hair because she has an appointment with her doctor this morning and she was yelling something about making my own lunch because she hasn't prepared yet, and I yelled back "okay!". I only did that to avoid an argument though, because honestly I was too lazy to make my own lunch. I rolled my eyes and sighed at the same time. As if on cue, I heard Oliver chuckle. The sound of it just kind of lifted the corners of my lips.

I poured myself a glass of milk, grabbed a sprinkled strawberry donut and took a bite. "So you brought all these?" I asked gesturing to the boxes of donuts on our table.

"Yupp" He answered, popping the 'P'. A big grin plastered to his face.

"Why do I feel like I'm about to be forced to do you a favor?" I asked, eyeing him suspiciously.

"Because you are." He simply answered taking a bit of his own donut. I rolled my eyes.

"Spill it." I said, savouring the strawberry taste in my mouth.

"You;re going to give me ride to school." He said, still grinning. Ha. I knew it.

"Don't you drive like a Porsche or something?" I teased.