The Boy Next door

Chapter 5: Taylor

After my first week of school me and Taylor got to know each other a little more. He offered me a ride to school. During my first week I made a whole group of friends. It may not sound like am accomplishment to others, but it is for me considering there's half a school year left.

My school runs on 'A' days and 'B' days. I have all classes with Taylor on my 'B' days which makes it cool for us to hang out right? Do some homework. Yea. It is.

Taylor has been giving me rides to school. There and home. I think it's awkward but hey! Don't have to ride the bus!

After three weeks went by nothing huge happened but like a fight between these two kids over a calculator. My school I pretty pathetic.

Me and Taylor hung out at my house more than his. I don't know why. It makes me feel uncomfortable. What if is family is crazy, on drugs, syco, I don't know. I asked him why I haven't met his parents.

- 'Hey Taylor. Why haven't I met your parents yet?'

- 'My parents aren't home very often and I'm an only child. Why haven't I met yours?' He asked

My dad hasn't been home lately. We still talk everyday, but he's been coming home really late. I don't know why.

- 'I honestly don't know Taylor. He's been working really late.'

It was silent for a few minutes. Taylor looked like he was waiting for something else.

- 'What?' I asked.

- 'What about your mom?'

I didn't know how to tell him. It seemed hard, like if I said something I would be killed.

- 'She umma, umm.' Taylor stopped me.

- 'Oh. Sorry for asking you don't have to explain. It's okay.' He said looking down at his feet, rubbing the back of his neck. I have to say, that's pretty hot.

- 'Nothing's wrong. It's just I've never met my mom. She took care of me till my dad could do it himself then left. I don't remember what she looks like.' I said. I felt like I was tearing up. Why?

- 'Hey don't cry it's okay. I'm sorry for asking.' He said, pulling me in for a hug.

This 'hug' felt like it meant something. He smelt really good. I can't explain how but he just did. How did it mean something? I'm so confused. Am I? Could I be falling for him? I don't even know what he's known for still?

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After Taylor left I looked up his youtube page and watched all his videos. I was honestly convinced he had turrets, but then I remembered I've hung out with him before. He's a funny kid. I could get used to him.

A/N: Hey! How am I doing so far! I feel like my chapters are really long with useless information. What do you think?

-Marissa :)