Boxer Girl Hates Mr Popular

[F O U R]

Carter Morris

"Wasn't that Derrick? Your like all time best friend," Ty asked, as we got out of my neighborhood.

"Yes. But no," I answered.

"Explain please,"

"Okay, you haven't been around for 6 years. In the seventh grade is when-"

I had explained the whole story to Ty, and then picked his friend up. I was glad he didn't have to say anything about the situation, but afterwards I dropped him and his date off, and had to pick them up in 2 hours. Enough time, make dinner and shower. I got home, and saw my moms car. I parked my car, and walked inside. I took my shirt off, and grabbed a near by sweater, I heard voices in the kitchen and made my way inside.

"I'm ho-" My mom was talking with Derrick Jones, and his mom.

"Hey Car," My mother beamed and passed me a plate of food, that looked steaming.

"Thanks. Hi, Mrs.Jones. Derrick," I said, and went to my room.

"Car, we have guest you better come back up when your done. And clean that damn room," My mother scolded.

"But mom, I'm tired and have to pick up Ty in 2 hours," I said back, and waited outside my door. "Wait, how'd you get inside my room?"

"Too bad, and I'm your mother, and the owner of this house, I can get into any room." She said back.

"Ugh, fine." I agreed and walked downstairs slamming the door.

I ate and showered making sure my mom would hear the water going. I checked the time when I got out, and decided a little practice wont hurt, since I missed training today. I walked back upstairs in my Adidas sweats and jacket.

"I told you to come up when you were finished eating," I heard my mom say, when I walked past the living room.

"I dropped some sauce on my leg," I lied.

"Mhhm, come in here, and talk with our neighbor's."

"Moooom," I whined.

"At least say hi, and converse for 5 minutes," She said, and I could hear Mrs. Jones walking back, and Derrick in the corner to focused on his phone.

***

I did not stay and sit for just five minutes. I stayed for almost an hour, and had to pick up Ty and his girl in 30 minutes.

"I loved talking with you, and cant wait for Easter," Not. "But I have a family member to pick up, Bye." I said sweetly and walked out to my car.

"Wait Carter," I stopped in my tracks, and felt Derrick's hand on my shoulder.

"For what? So you could beat up another one of my cousins?" I snapped.

"No. I'm here to apologize." he stopped and took a breath. "For everything,"

"Yeah, okay. Why would the Derrick Jones apologize to me. When hes just done enough." I got out of his small grip and walked to my car.

"Car, please. Just hear me out," He begged. I stayed quite and let him continue.

"I'm sorry everything happened like this. I'm sorry I hurt you, like I did. I'm sorry for leaving you when, I was needed by you. I'm sorry for doing anything to you. I probably don't deserve your acceptance, and I understand. What you told me earlier today made me think you were right. I'm the worst friend- best friend on earth. And I defiantly know we will never be the same." he stopped and breathed in.

"When you told me you liked me, I realized I lost the only girl I loved," He stopped fully. And heard him walk away. I turned to his house, and saw him walk in.

Derrick Jones loved me. He just apologized and it sounded so real. What do I say now? I have nobody to talk too. Yes I do.

I jumped in my car and drove to the mall where Ty and his girl were. I saw him and and let them in.

"Carter? Are you okay?" He asked, and grabbed my free hand. I was shaking from Derricks words. I nodded, and dropped Ty friend off. "Carter, whats wrong, you better tell me." He said once I parked in the driveway.

"He-h- He told me he was sorry. For everything, and he-"

"He what? Did he hurt you?" I laughed.

"No, he said, that he loved me."

"No," Ty said dramatically.

"Yes, but I didn't know what to say. And he had left to his house anyway. I need help Ty," I said. And he just stared at Derricks house.

"I uh. I don't know. Talk to him tomorrow, or later tonight its only about seven," he stuttered.

"Okay, moms inside, I think she would want to see you," I said and he walked inside through the front door. I went in through my my back door. I layed down and drifted to sleep. Thinking of Derrick.