The Bad Boy Next Door- Josh Hutcherson

5.

"Bella, what's wrong? Your eyes are blood shot." Josh said as he walked closer to me.

I wasn't even sure if I could open my mouth  without letting a cry come out. My lip quivered in response.

"Bella." Josh said stepping one step closer. 

Within seconds I was bawling again. Josh was suddenly in my bed and I was crying into his chest. The smell of his hoodie went through me, almost calming me down.

I took many deep breaths before removing my face from his chest.

I opened my mouth to say something but Josh cut me off.

"You don't have to say anything. Just try to get some sleep." He said softly.

I nodded my head. "Thanks"

I rolled over to face my wall, and he slid down in the bed further. I wasn't expecting him to stay, but right now, I don't even care. I'm glad somebody is here with me, even if it is him.
His hand suddenly moved to my shoulder, slowly rubbing his fingers around in circles.

I closed my eyes, and soon enough, I was sound asleep.

***

I woke up to my alarm beeping loudly. I lifted my head off Josh's arm and quickly turned it off. He sighed and his eyes fluttered. I sat up and waited for him to fully wake up. My eyes were stinging from crying and rubbing my eyes so much last night.

"Good morning" I said as Josh's eyes met mine. He blinked a couple time before rubbing them.

"Good morning. How're you doing?" He asked sitting up. I couldn't help but notice his shirt was now off. He must've taken it off during the night.

"Erm, alright I guess. I have to get ready to go to the hospital though." I replied, now looking at his eyes again.

"I could give you a ride if you want. I can take a car this time. He chuckled.

"You should go to school." I giggled. He gave me smirk, with a raised eyebrow.

"You know school isn't my biggest concern." He chuckled once again.

I thought about what happened yesterday. Why is he being so confusing? One minute he's sweet and caring, and the next it's like I don't even exist.

"Bella, can we talk about what happened yesterday." Josh said after a couple long seconds of silence. He must have known why I was hesitating.

I stood up from the bed and shook my head. "No Josh, it's alright, you-"

"No Bella, it's not alright." He said grabbing my wrist lightly. "What I did was not right."

"Well, why did you do it?" I asked folding my arms.

"It sounds bad, mostly because it is, but its a popularity thing, and the guys were poking fun about how I brought you to school and stuff. I defended you once and they all started making fun, so I figured it was best to say nothing while they were around." He explained. I didn't really have an answer, so I looked down at my feet.

"But I don't want it to be that way Bella. I shouldn't be teased when I'm seen with you because you're truly a great person, and very attractive, I might add."

I couldn't help but smile, and blush a little. I looked up to his apologetic eyes.

"You can give me a ride." I smiled. His face softened and he gave me a smile.

"I'm going to get dressed. Then I can make some breakfast if you want?" I suggested.

"I'm gonna run home and get changed, we can stop somewhere for breakfast along the way" He smiled and jogged out of the room before I could say no.