Falling For The Bad Boy

Chapter 8

Emilie

When I get home from my date with Sam, it's already 7pm. I throw a ready meal in the oven and do my homework while waiting for it. I also change into a pink tank top and comfy black leggings. I finish up my homework and food and I get a text from my mom.

Mom : Hun, i'm so sorry but me and your dad won't be able to come home for another week because the deal  is taking longer than we thought. I wish we were with you. I'll send you money on the card and stay safe ❤️

I sigh. I should be used to it by now, but i'm not. My parents are  never home and I know they're doing all this to provide for me but I wish they could take a break.

Me : It's okay mom, I love you x

Mom : Love you too sweetie xx

I switch off my phone and turn on some stranger things since I have nothing better to do. I'm 10 minutes into the episode until I hear the doorbell ring.

I slip on my furry denim jacket so i'll be less exposed and open the door.

'Hey, nerd.' Of course it's Callum. Who else would have the nerve to knock on my door at 9pm ?

'What do you want now, Callum?' I sigh, sick of his behaviour.

'We're going out. The boys are busy and I have nothing better to do.'

'Why can't you just screw some girl? I really don't want to go anywhere with you.'

'Ouch, sweet cheeks, that hurt. You really think that low of me?'

'Don't you ever call me that again.'

'Sweet cheeks.'

I roll my eyes in response. Why can't he just leave me alone?

'Please just leave, i'm tired.'

'No way. Let's get going.' He grabs my hand and pulls me out of the door.

'At least let me lock my door then.'

He smiles at me and holds my hand and I pout back and lock the door.

'You should smile more often.' I comment as he opens the door of an expensive looking car for me. I see him running to his side and hopping in.

'Really? Why?'

'You look cute.'

'You think i'm cute?'

'What?! No! I meant it just looks better than your normal pissed off looking face.' Oh my god. Stupid Emilie. How did I slip that out ? Actually, since when have I even thought that?

'Sure, sweetcheeks. I know you're actually in love with me and you think i'm a sexy god. It's okay, i'm used to girls thinking that.'

'Get a life, Callum. You wish.'

'Why wish when it's already true?'

I sigh and turn on the radio and 'These Days' by Rudimental and Jess Glynn comes on. I can't resist singing and I can feel Callum's gaze on me during the whole time. After the first verse he starts singing with me and i'm surprised. He's actually a really good singer. I can find myself smiling as the song comes to a end and I look at him to find him smiling too.

'We're here.' 

'Where are we?'

'My favourite thinking place. No one knows about it. Not even my family or friends.'

'Why'd you bring me here?' I'm almost proud that he chose me to bring here. It must mean something if he brought me to such a special place.

'I don't know. I just thought you'd like it.'

'How sweet, you're thinking of me.'

'How could I not? You're pretty hard to ignore.'

I'm taken aback by his response and when he realises that i'm not going to say anything, he grabs my cold petite hand with his large warm one and it feels perfect. His fingers intertwine with mine and I love it. He starts jogging and I practically have to run to keep up. Curse my short legs and his ability to run so well. After a couple seconds he stops under a tree. I look up to find an amazing looking tree house that looks like something from MTV Cribs.

'Woah....' I say in awe.

'Pretty cool, right?'

'Yeah. Did you make it?'

'Mhm. Me and my dad made it when I was a kid.'

'Awh, that sounds so fun. He sounds so cool.'

'Yeah, he was the best dad.'

I nod, but wonder about his dad. 'Was the best dad'? I'm guessing something happened to him.

'Want to go up?'

'Sure!'

I climb up a ladder and he follows me. If I thought the outside was stunning, the inside is gorgeous. It's strung with fairy lights, decorated and furnished beautifully. It even has a tv, couch and a kitchen area! 

'This is so cool!'

'Ahaha, im glad you like it.'

'Love it.'

He smiles and we sit on the couch together, our thighs touching. We spend another hour or two talking and flirting. I find out that his dad died a year ago, working for the navy. He lives with his mom and younger sister and his two dogs, a husky called Elio and a german shepherd called Theo. He learns that my parents are never home and when he asks me about what i was like before I met him, i'm surprised to find myself opening up. Only my parents, Anna and Lauren know about this.

'So, what were you like before I met you?'

'Do you want the real version or the happy, all-rainbows and sunshine version?'

'You know you can keep it real with me, babe.'

'Well then, it was shit. Basically I went through severe anorexia and some anxiety and depression issues as well. It's funny, it's like they're all connected. You get one, you get the other two.'

He looks at me with a sad look. 'Are you okay now?'

'I mean sure, i'm still here.' I yawn mid though my last word.

'You tired?'

'Yeah. I should go home now.'

'It's too dark, it won't be safe to drive. Just sleep here, I won't do anything. I promise.'

'Seriously?'

'Promise. I may be a douche but I wouldn't touch anyone unless they wanted me to.'

'That doesn't explain the night when you came into my bedroom.'

'That was different. Anyways, get some sleep.' 

I yawn again and find my head falling ontn his shoulder, as I fall into a deep slumber.

A/N : OMG FEELS !! I'm actually pretty happy with how this turned out and the next chapter will be in Callum's pov :)

Word Count : 1031