The Guyfriend

Chapter 14 - Charlie

Once I made sure that she was okay and settled into bed I left. I couldn't believe this has happened to her.

Tomorrow I am going to bash Blade so bad that he is going to wish he never was born. Picturing it makes glee run into my veins. I know, I am meant to be a good boy but I have had my fair share of fights. Most of them are over Jamie. Chuckling, I threw my body onto my bed.

Jamie.

She never leaves my head. She is always there, constantly popping into my consciousness. That kiss. My heart soared. I knew I could never be good enough for her but it was worth a try. With that, I fell asleep, dreaming of Jamie.

JAMIE'S POV

What the hell? Sleep-dancing? Who does that? I draped a hand over my eyes. It seemed to impress Elliot so I was fine.

Elliot.

I couldn't get him out of my head. That kiss was incredible and I have never experienced better. I wanted to go to his house and kiss him for an eternity. He is amazing. Are we dating now? My heart fluttered at the thought.

My alarm clock went crazy. I hit Snooze for the fifth time that morning so I decided to get up. I am pretty sure that my brother committing suicide was a valid excuse to have a day of school. My feet felt heavier as I trudged to the fridge. I reached for my secret block of chocolate. Scientists say that chocolate counteracts depression so ha!

I waited for Adrian to make a smart comment from behind but none came. I spun around to be met with empty air. I suddenly didn't feel like eating. While I was chucking the chocolate in the fridge, I heard a knock at the door.

I ran to it, expecting Elliot, but the sight before me brought so much happiness that I could barely stay upright. Her blue hair was swept into a high ponytail and her nose held a small ring. She grinned showing teeth.

I squealed. "CHARLIE!" I jumped into her arms and squeezed.

"Come inside." I exclaimed once I let go of her. She grabbed her suitcase.

I frowned, "Why did you bring your suitcase up here?"

She smirked, "I am here by myself. Mum said I could stay for a month and I talked to your dad so here I am." I couldn't contain my excitement so it came in the form of a squeal. I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Hello Charlie, it is nice that you're back. You can use Adrian's room."

She smiled, "Thank-you, Mr Fonder but I couldn't take his room. I will stay in Jamie's room. I am so sorry about Adrian. That's why I am here. I couldn't let you take this on by yourself, Jamie." After those words my happiness died and was replaced by a horrible stirring of sorrow in my stomach. My dad began to weep so he hurried back to his room. She stared after him, "If you don't want to talk about it is okay but I kind of want to know the story."

Nodding, I pulled her by the hand while she dragged her suitcase behind her. Once we entered my room, she put her suitcase against the wall and joined me on my bed where I was already sitting. "Please don't talk until I'm finished, okay." I instructed. She nodded warily so I continued.

............

Her mouth was a small 'o' by the time I had told the whole story. She leaned forward and scooped me into a massive bear hug. I hugged her back. We stayed in silence for a couple of minutes until she began to pull away.

She lifted my chin so I was staring straight into her eyes, "You have got to be the strongest and most amazing person I have met. What are the chances? Your life sucks."

I laughed humorlessly, "Yeah, it does." She stared at the ground but then her head shot back up, "I know this is probably not the time but are you dating Elliot yet? When I left, I had a chat to Elliot and he said that he liked you so has he grown some balls yet?"

I just stared at her with my mouth hanging wide open.

"There's another story that I need to tell you."

She laughed, "Shoot." I began the next story. It didn't go down well. Basically, I think I need to replace my cupboard doors and somehow, her suitcase was upside down across the room.

"THAT STUPID SCHEMING BITCH!" Suddenly, she stopped, dead still, in the middle of the room. Her eyes were glued to the window or should I say Elliot's head. The bad thing is I didn't get to finish and tell her how we made up, all she knows is that he is still dating Lacey to make me jealous.

As soon as he entered the room, she was on top of him, screaming in his face, "WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT TO HER! YOU BROKE HER HEART, YOU JERK!"

I rushed to aid Elliot who was pinned to the floor with an extremely confused look on his face.

I yelled at her, "CHARLIE STOP!" She sneered, "No, he deserves this." She clenched her fist and brought it above her head.

I panicked, "CHARLIE! You don't know the full story yet! STOP!"

She dropped her fist but didn't get off Elliot. "Charlie, get off him."

Elliot finally spoke up, "Nice to see you too, Charlie."

She laughed, "Whatever but you still deserved that punch no matter what."

He smirked at me once he got to his feet, "I see you are filling her in."

He looked around and gasped, "What happened to your cupboard door?" Charlie smiled sheepishly, "We were up to the part where you dated Lacey to make her jealous." Her voice began to evolve into a shout, "WE WERE ALSO DISCUSSING WHEN SHE WAS ALMOST RAPED, HER BROTHER DIED IN HER ARMS AND SHE JUST FOUND OUT HER MUM COMMITTED SUICIDE! THEN YOU HAD TO MAKE IT WORSE BY MAKING HER WATCH HER ENEMY SHOVE HER TONGUE DOWN YOUR THROAT!"

I was barely listening to Charlie's rant because I was too busy staring at Elliot. His hair was messy as usual but it made him look cute. His expression was guilt ridden so I couldn't help but kiss him. I leaned forward, not a care in the world. Elliot instantly responded by kissing me back. His hands snaked around my waist and mine were connected above his neck. It wasn't long before someone squealed beside us. Oh yeah, Charlie is here.

She suddenly squealed again, "OMG! You guys are the cutest couple I have ever seen. I knew you would be cute together.'

She turned to Elliot, "So you listened to me."

He grinned, "I couldn't take it anymore. Just being Jamie's friend was torture. I had to do something and it was definitely worth the wait."

He stroked my cheek with his thumb. I thought the hole in my heart would only be filled by my brother or my dad but the answer was right in front of me the whole time. Charlie just stood there smiling at us like a fool. I couldn't take my eyes of the amazing person standing in front of me. An emotion flashed across his face but it was so quick that maybe other people wouldn't have noticed but I knew Elliot too well. I frown up at him, "What is the matter?"

He smiled but the joy didn't reach his eyes, "I will tell you later."

Charlie laughed beside us, "If it's because of me, I am gonna be here a while. I can go outside for a while if you need."

Elliot frowned, "How long are you here for?" She frowned back, "Jeez, don't get to excited. I am here for a month."

Elliot smiled weakly, "Cool, I will take your offer. We will only be a minute." She smiled and skipped out the door, closing it behind her.

A/N - Can anybody come up with a ship name for the beautiful Elliot and Jamie?

Thanks xoxo