Changes

Chapter 4

I'm dead. I'm not even kidding, my mom is gonna kill me or I'll die from embarrassments. That is a really big word. Off topic sorry.
" You must be Haleigh's boyfriend or friend who knows " My mom says. She walks towards us and puts her hand out for Ethan. He shakes her hand and smiles at her.
" I'm her friend Ethan m'am we became very good friends today since we have every class together " He explains to her. I just stood there unsure if I should stay and just take this cruel punishment from Life or run for it. I'll have to face it eventually so looks like I'm staying. Plus running will only make it seem weird. Like he said, we're just friends.
" Well Ethan, you fan stay and join us for dinner if you're both okay with that.
He looked at me as if waiting for approval.
" She's not gonna take no for an answer so might as well make it easy and say yes."
" Then I would love to Mrs. Hudson " He says politely. She goes back inside and leaves us by ourselves.
" What in the world was that. When did you become a little gentleman? "
" I might be seen as a fuck boy and all that but that doesn't mean I am that. It's sad they can't see the real me since its been hidden for so long " He explains before taking a seat on the grass under a large tree in our yard.
" People are going to judge you anyway, so forget everyone and be yourself. "
" I wish it was that simple " He said with a chuckle.
"Why did everyone start seeing you as a fuckboy?"
" That's a story for another day but if I tell you that story just know that you will have to tell me something too."
I wasn't looking forward to that. I tend to shut people out, even my own family. I don't even intend to, it just happens. I've always felt like if you don't open up to someone, they have nothing to hurt you with. It's hard for me to see the best in people sometimes, I'm not Belle from the beauty and the Beast. I don't see sunshine and rainbows in everyone. I see disappointment, heartbreak, sadness, anger, depression, anxiety. Not everyone first thought about me since I don't really seem that gloomy but if they heard my thoughts, they would think I need a therapist but that's also cause I'm really random and crazy at times. I realized that Ethan and I had been sitting here in silence for some time. I lay bay and stare up at the few stars that have started to appear. He does the same and we kept the silence going. I always wanted to do this with someone I love, I don't know why but I have. Like I said I'm random.
" Kids, time for dinner " My mom calls from the doorway. Ethan stands up and helps me get up as well. He walked in after me and closed the door behind him. My dad works late so he doesn't eat with us kids but my mom waits until he gets home so he doesn't eat alone. I've always dreamed about having a relationship like theirs when I grew up. Now with the way I feel about those things, not sure if that's gonna happen. Kelleigh was staring at me and Ethan the entire time.
" Is there a problem kelleigh " I asked with a weird tone.
" Is this your boyfriend " She blurts out. I froze for a second then looked at Ethan and back to her.
" No we are just friends " I say quickly. She looked at him then backed to me and smirked. What is this girl up to?
" Has he met dad " Eli asked me. When did he join in this conversation.
" How about we change the topic " I suggest. Kelleigh then started discussing all the things she did today at school. At least they'll never find out what happened twice today at school.
" What was that haleigh " Kelleigh asked. I looked up and saw everyone looking at me and my mom was now in the room.
" I didn't say anything."
" Yes you did. You said at least they'll never find out what happened twice today at school " Kelleigh repeated. She's gonna be dead by tomorrow,  that's a promise.
" Well I should be getting home before my parents start to worry. Thank you for having me Mrs. Hudson and it was very nice meeting all of you " Ethan says. He just saved me so much in that moment.
" I'll walk you out " I said quickly. We both stood up and left the room. We stood on the porch and just looked at each other for a second before burst out laughing.
" That was the most awkward dinner I've ever had " Ethan says.
" Yeah and I'm never gonna hear the end of it, goodnight Ethan."
" Goodnight Haleigh " He said before kissing my cheek and walked off to his house. I went back inside and bolted up the stairs to avoid my family. I made it to my room safely and locked the door since one of my siblings would try to come in. I flopped onto the bed and just closed my eyes. That was the last thing I remember before falling into a deep sleep.