Worst of Me

Chapter 3

SUMMER VEGA’S POV

I saw Eury and Alex walking out, holding hands. They looked..uncomfortable. As much as I’ve stalked some people before, their body language looks so tense and awkward. Oh there is no way in hell that they’re happy dating each other when they’re that uncomfortable with each other.

I ran outside, following them. Maybe if I stalk them for a bit, I’ll find out some stuff. It’s for a good cause. I convinced myself. Actually, it’s a little too soon for that, it is only the first day.. maybe I should just interrupt them. I ran up to them and got in between them, forcing them to stop holding hands. For some reason, they both looked slightly..relieved.

“Hey, Alex and Eury.” I said.

“Hey Summer, Eury and I are going to a nearby arcade, want to come?” He offered

“Sure,” I said. Why does he look desperate for a third wheel?

“Actually, I’m a bit tired I’m gonna go....home…” Eury said, slowing down the word home with a slightly annoyed expression. Dang, what’s wrong with the word home?

“Oh okay, sure.” Alex said, almost happily. What the hell? These two are weird.

Alex said bye to Eury and then he ushered me to the arcade with him, leaving Eury behind. Something is definitely up.

“Hey, I want you to meet someone!” Alex’s excited voice interrupted my thoughts. “He’s..a really good friend of mine!”

“Sure! Is he gonna be at the arcade, too?” I asked.

“Yup!” Alex answered eagerly. Suddenly, Don’t Leave Me started playing loudly. Alex stopped walking to stare at me.

“Sorry, it’s Rose, I have to take this,” I took my phone out of my back pocket and answered the call, holding the phone 6 inches away from my ear and bracing myself.

“WHAT THE HELL?! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!!” I heard Roseanne screaming from my phone. “WHY AREN’T YOU HOME YET?! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!”

I cautiously put the phone to my ear so she could hear me talking. “I’m going to the arcade. Why? What’s wrong?”

“WHO ARE YOU WITH?!” I pulled the phone away from my ear almost immediately. She’s gonna make me go deaf.. “YOU AND I BOTH KNOW YOU NEVER GO TO THE ARCADE ALONE!!”

“I’m with Alex..” I answered.

“DID YOU FORGET WHAT TODAY IS?!! WE HAVE THAT DINNER WITH DAD’S BOSS IN HALF AN HOUR!! AND YOU MISSED THE BUS!! YOU’RE WALKING HOME!!!” Rose hung up as soon as she finished her sentence. Damnit, I forgot.

“Shit.” I said.

“Umm, that sounded urgent..” Alex said quietly.

I realized with a start that he must have heard everything. “I’m sorry..I have to go..” I turned around and took two steps when I realized my house was more than 5 miles away. I turned back around to face Alex and asked, “Do you have any water?”

“Uhh no,why?” he asked, confused.

“Well, I’ll just die of dehydration on the walk to home.” I answered,pulling up Google Maps on my phone.

“I can get my b..friend! I can get my friend to drive you to your home.” Alex said. What was he about to say?  

“Really?” He nodded. “Oh God, you’re a lifesaver! Thank you!!” I exclaimed.

We rushed to the arcade and saw his friend standing there, leaning against the wall. What the hell?! He looks like a freaking model!! He had dirty blonde hair, pretty green eyes, and he just looked..like a model.