Why

Chapter Four - Polaroid

Chase's P.O.V
It's been a couple of days and I haven't really see Mattia anywhere. As usual, before class we all gather in Noen's locker to talk. Tomorrow is Chloe's birthday and I want to surprise her differently. after school I'm going to ask her if she wants to go to her favourite ice cream shop. The bell rings so I get to class. I'm a bit too early so the class isn't really that crowded yet. First period, math. God I suck at math.

Its finally lunch time and as usual , we all sit in our usual table. "Science was hard today" Addison sits in across Chloe, besides Bryce "yeah but you know what's harder? Leaving you" Bryce chimes in, kissing Addison in the lips "get a room you guys" Charli say, looking away.

Its finally the last period and- god, I forgot to ask Chloe if she's free today. I didn't listen a single word from Mr. Jefferson. All I could think of is Chloe right now "Mr. Hudson, can you please focus?" Mr. Jefferson ask, making everyone look me right in the face "uh... yeah, sorry". After the bell I run to my locker to put my books inside. I was running until a I crash a guy on the hallway and that took my time "god I'm sorry" I apologise "thats okay dude, be careful" he smiled.

I then put my books inside and start to look for Chloe. She's nowhere to be found. And then I found Addison and Bryce "hey- have you see Chloe?" I ask, taking my breath "oh, she just left a couple of minutes ago with Alejandro" Addison look up from her phone "where?" I raise my brows "I don't know" she look back to her phone "okay"

Where is she going? What for? Is there something to do with yesterday. Because Chloe wasn't available, I decided to go to her favourite ice cream shop. I stop at the front glass door to see Chloe and Alejandro. Talking. I don't know if I should come in or stay out. I don't want to ruin their moment or whatever that is.

Alejandro's P.O.V
Today after school I planned on asking Chloe to eat at her favourite ice cream shop. Knowing that She doesn't like surprises. I just want her to feel a little special, as her best friend. We both sit in a booth near the window, waiting for our order to come "why'd you bring me here?" She ask "close your eyes" I say. And with that she closes her eyes. I take a box from my bag and putting it on her side of the table "okay now open" I put my arms back down "what is this?" She say giggling "happy birthday" I smiled "open it" and so she opens the box "omg Ale, thank you so much, how can you know that I've wanted this for so long?" She cheers. I gave her a Polaroid camera. She always wanted that. I smile at her looking how happy she is.

The waitress comes and put our ice cream on the table "I'm sorry, we didn't order this" Chloe says "I know, but we give free ice cream for any couple here" the waitress says. Its a big ice cream for two with mix flavour "but we-" I cut Chloe off "thank you" i smiled at the waitress. She smiled back and leave "what was that for?" She ask "no one will ever deny free ice cream "sorry, here are your spoons" she came back "thanks, umh can you please help me take a picture of us" Chloe hands the new camera to the waitress "sure sweetie" she takes the camera and hold it in position "thanks" I say "any time" I look at her raising my brows "what? I want my first picture to be with the first person who give it to me" she smiles.

*16:00*

Chase's P.O.V
I decided to get back home. Ive been sitting in my car for at least 3 hours. On the way back I saw Mattia. He was going inside a small building with many lights on it, guessing that its a club. I don't know why but he looks kind of suspicious. He looks left and right before getting inside. He almost notice me but I duck down and thankfully, he didn't notice.
"Hey Chase" fuck I'm wrong "hey" I look up "what are you doing here?" he ask "I'm going back home, you?" "I'm buying pizza, want some?" He comes closer "I'm good, thanks. Well I'm going now" I smiled, still feeling something weird about him "okay, drive safe" he waves "thanks" and with that I drive back home.

Noen's P.O.V
Its seven thirty now and I usually call Chase. I know it's a bit weird but we've been best friend since kindergarten and we always keep in touch. I press his number and call him "hello" Chase say "hey huddy-" "Noen can I come to your house?" He cuts me of "sure but why?" I confuses "we'll talk there okay" "okay" "great,thanks" "any time" and with that he hung up. Whats up with him? A couple of minutes waiting until someone knocks on the door. I run from the couch and open the door "Addison?" "Chase, Chase got into a car crash"