Moonflower [LC Fanfic]

⟨⟨Part 7⟩⟩

It's been about a month since I've asked Tobias to go out with me, and everyday I'm getting more nervous. Do people usually take this long when they're asked out? In movies and TV shows it usually only takes a few seconds or days. I really like him and I really want this to all go over well. I really hope I can get an answer soon.

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The group has been going great. Felix and Eric are getting along really well while the girls are the same as ever. Although Tobias and David are still a bit awkward around each other, they still hangout and talk alot. As for me... I'm not sure... Everything is okay I guess. It's just that since Eric and Felix have been hanging out so much with each other I feel a bit left out. I am... I was Eric's best friend but, it's like I've been replaced. I would hangout with David and Tobias but, I don't know them as well and it can get kinda weird. I could hangout with the girls but, it's just not the same and again, I'm not that close to them. It's as if they've completely forgotten about me. They've left me in the dust.

"I don't want to be forgotten." I sighed as I kicked a pebble. "I just want my friends back." I mumbled.

"Woof!" I heard a bark behind me and turned around to find a small puppy. "Woof woof!" I looked around for an owner but, there was nobody else. I looked at the puppy closely to look for a collar but, it didn't seem to have one. "I guess you don't have an owner?" I looked around again. Still, no one. The puppy came closer to me and started to lick my leg.

"Hey, stop that!" I laughed, petting it and combing my hands through it's golden fur.

"Hey, Elaine! Where are you?!" I heard a voice and looked up to find a boy around my age yelling. He had short light pink hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a big pink sweater and black ripped jeans. "Hey, is this your dog?" I asked, keeping my eyes focused on the dog to ensure that it didn't run away. "Yeah, thanks for finding her. I was really worried." He replied with a smile that could brighten up an entire room.

"It's no problem. I should get going then." I smiled and turned around to leave when I feel him grab my arm. "Umm... How about I buy you a snack? You know... for finding Elaine."

"Umm... Sure? By the way, my name is Cody. I hope we can be good friends." I shook his hand. "I'm Remi. It's nice to meet you." He put the collar on Elaine and began to walk with me to the cafe that me and my friends usually hangout in. We had a good conversation. Apparently, we have a lot in common. We both like comics, superheros, and silence. We're both very reserved people and don't talk much.

Upon walking in, I see the group. 'Hanging out without me.' I mentally sigh and hide my face a bit. "Hmm? What's wrong, Cody?" Remi asked and I shook my head a bit. "Nothing." I say plainly. "Then, why are you hiding your face?" He tries to look past but, I move my head so he can't. "Stop moving!" He whispers loudly, probably not wanting to draw attention. "No, stop trying to look behind me." I whisper back.

"Look, I just want to know why you're acting weird. You were perfectly fine until we got here. Care to explain?" Remi's eyes stared into my soul begging me to just tell him what was up. "Fine... It's just that those people are my friends. I don't want them to see me here." I sigh, knowing that I probably sound stupid.

"You should have just told me that. I don't really know the reason why you don't want them to see you but, I kinda understand." Remi smiled at me and asked me what I wanted.

"I just want a cookie." He nodded and proceeded to buy me one while I hid from David and the others. "Ok, let's get out of here and then maybe you can tell me what's going on?" The pink haired boy whispered into my ears. "Fine." I say, not putting up much of a fight.

After I had told him everything, he sighed and looked out at the sunset in front of us. "You should just tell them that you feel left out." He said bluntly. "I just don't want to ruin their fun. I don't want to be their three or whatever wheel."

"If you never tell them how you feel they'll never know. Things will never change. They'll only get worse. What's the worst that could happen? They don't care? Things go back to they are right now? If they were really you're friends, they would care and if not, then I'll always be here for you. Ok? I think it's best if you just tell them. I think they'll be okay with spending more time with you."

You're right, Remi. Thanks, this is just what I needed. You're the best.