It Can't

Chapter 4

I was doing my homework while singing an invented harmony. Singing was a hidden talent that I never wanted to show to people. Only my mother and Julia knew that I was singing.

I came to an exercise of fractions and the little Nathan came to my mind. Friday is in four days, but I was nervous about the idea that I'll be, from now on, going at the William's house which means that I have a lot of chance to meet Hayden. I don't know why this boy has been on my mind recently; I must stop thinking of him. I didn't even share a word with him...

My phone rang and I saw the name of my older sister on the screen. Kristen! I answered the phone and yelled like a crazy,

''Kristen!''

She laughed and said, trying to imitate my exciting voice,

''Elena!''

''I miss you so much! How is London?'' I asked.

My sister is actually studying in London and lives there with her fiancé. We don't get to see her a lot and I miss her and our complicity. She's my only sister and I've always considered her like my ''best friend''.

''Great! How are mom and dad?"'

''They are not here actually, but they're doing well...'' I said while continuing my math homework.

''How is school? Any parties or boyfriend?''

I could imagine her smiling on her own mocking me for having no boyfriend at my age, but I'm only 18. I still have the time, right?

''No and no.''

''No crush?'' She asked.

''No crush!'' I answered rapidly.

''You little liar!''

''I'm not lying!'' I defended myself.

''Yeah, I trust you...'' She said with a sarcastic tone. ''Anyway, I was calling to have some news, but nothing so...''

''So you just called to see if I have a boyfriend...'' I continued.

''I'm sure that you'll get one this year!''

I sighed exhausted of my older sister. I forgot how she could be so annoying sometimes!

''Anyway...''She said. ''Kiss mom and dad for me and love you Lena!''

''Love you too Kris, salute Bart for me too!''

I hung up and finished my homework. Kristen can always dream, I'll never have a boyfriend: don't need someone to break my heart and besides that, I have all my time for myself...

♡

Friday

I was really anxious.

Calm, calm, calm calm... I kept repeating on my mind while playing with the bottom of my pale pink dress.

The door opened and my heart just stopped beating. He was standing there and I seemed so little in front of him. He was wearing a black jeans with a white T-Shirt and his eyes met mine.

It's the first time that I see him so close and I could analyse all his facial features.

I was literally paralyzed and didn't know what to say. In fact, no words could leave out of my mouth.

Say something Elena, go!

''Hi. I'm E...Elena. The private teacher...'' I stammered.