The Jock

Award Show

   It was my 3rd day with Charlie, which was Sunday. I couldn't wait till the award show. I was in the shower, finishing up with a bit of conditioner. As I got out in a robe, I spot a new red dress on the bed.

   It didn't look as expensive, soon Charlie comes in. "Hey, I got you that dress that way we could kinda match." He explained.
   "I hope it didn't cost as much"
   "Oh no, it was almost the same price"
   "Charlie! Don't spoil me. I feel bad"
   "But I love spoiling you plus it's not like I don't have a job that gives good pay"
   "Fine but please don't spoil me too much" I come close to the dress analyzing it. I feel two arms going around my waist. I turn around and place my lips on Charlie's, the first romantic action the both of us had since high school. His hand went behind my head pulling us closer if possible. We both pull away a minute later both of us breathless. There's a knock on the front door which must've been Charlie's Makeup crew. I started spying from the bedroom. I could hear everything and everyone. "I told you, that you can't see Ellie." I spot Tom at the door.

   "Just let me explain to her"

   "You think I am going to let you in after everything you've done. You aren't going to see her. Either way you are about to get married without telling her. I trusted you to be with her not hurt her. Sure I was hurt, but I cared about her being happy not hurt. I stuck by her and when I was going to move, unlike you I told her a month before. I was pursuing my dreams because I trusted her with you. I won't let you see her till she tells me she wants to forgive you." Char explains.

   Charlie closes the door before Tom could respond, soon Charlie's crew comes, before Charlie can come back. I quickly place on my red dress which fit perfect. His crew comes inside the room which luckily I cleaned before I showered. "So can you also style her hair and makeup?" Charlie had asked. I looked at him confused.

   "Course take a seat." One of the few women. I take a seat and one of them does my hair while the other one curls my hair, making a bun for the middle. I loved the whole outfit, my make up was natural with red lipstick and some slight blush. They gave me long eyelashes course making it seem normal with a slight touch of mascara. They left soon but a woman did stay with us. I had never met her but clearly she was somehow related to Charlie. Char went to the bathroom leaving us two alone

   "Hey, so you are Ellie. I am Mikaela Puth or Mickey P, I'm Charlie's sister."

   "I am, I am Charlie's-" I'm cut off by Charlie who had returned from the bathroom.

   "Girlfriend" He confidently said.

   "Woah." was all Mikaela said. We all laugh and head to the award show, I had just learned that Charlie was preforming and was nominated for 2 awards. We arrive super early and Charlie was able to have his photos taken with me. Each time Charlie and I were asked what relationship we had he always said we were dating. Which i was fine by I didn't mind dating Charlie. He is talented, funny, weird, and just everything my standards were up to. We finally went inside, Charlie was in the middle, Mikaela on the left and me on the right. We were placed on the edge so Mikaela was towards the walk way. The two empty seats were soon occupied by none other than Tom and Zendaya. I face Charlie and he put his arms around me. Soon it was time for him to perform so he got up and left me. For meanwhile i got up and sat next to Mikaela. We talked and I liked her. Charlie started singing, I recognized the song it wasn't a popular album as he wasn't signed to a record label and he made it in high school,"Girl sitting right down here. Where it's not so crowded. He sees you looking but he's not doing anything about it. Baby you're looking. In the wrong direction. 'Cause this friction between us. Is just straight perfection."

   "So here we go, go again. It's like I'm caught under your spell. You're wearing black, black magic. Well baby, don't wear nothing else. When I open up this door. Don't you play ain't no other man gon' make you feel the same. I wanna make, wanna make love. Girl, I can't lie. I'm just a sucker, for a cold-hearted lover. You make me suffer." He sang from the album Nine Track Mind also the EP Some Type of Love.

   Charlie came back as soon as he finished up performing although he ended up having to get back up to get his Best Cover trophy. He came right back and I was back in my old seat. Thankfully it was almost over so i could get out of this awkward area. Charlie and Mikaela get up and start leaving so was I until my hand was caught by someone. I look back to see Tom holding my hand. "Let go of me" I yell out. He lets go once Zendaya looks over. Charlie ran over to my side taking my hand and leading me into his arms. Wow much for being safe. I mean at least Charlie had been there for me. Thankfully Mikaela wasn't there.

   "Mickey do you want to go to the after party or go home"

   "Umm I think Stephen is here, so I'll go with my womb mate" She directs him to Stephen's hotel and drops her off. He then drives back to his home, I was still kinda scared on why Tom would want me to go with him.

   "Are you okay, Princess? He won't ever touch you again. Not on my watch, I'm sorry I wasn't there."

   "Its okay, Charlie, I think it would be better if I left you alone. All I seem to do is make you stressed." I spoke as a tear went down my cheek remembering all the moments Tom and I had.

   "Ellie, if I weren't taking care of you and knowing you were going through this the stress would be too much, but since I know your safe with me, stress isn't a word as long as you are safe." He said sincerely. The a pain level was high, yes all he did was touch me. But what if he was really messed up and tried to put my family and friends in danger. Charlie and I make it home, we get ready for bed, then go straight to bed.