Astrid and her brother; Chance just moved into a new town. She happens to be neighbours with two boys, with one being whipped by his ex and the other using the "bad boy" act to get to her. She is finally free, and can start a new life, but her ex mo...
" Hey Baby" Jakes voice comes over my room. Right now, I have Jake on speaker on the phone. Jake left early in the morning because of his mom and now, I'm stuck with telling Jake on the phone.
"Hey" I say hesitantly "Is something up?" He notices my hesitation and discomfort "Um, actually yeah.." "You can tell me" He says trying to sound comforting, but it fails miserably and makes me not want to do this. He's a great guy, caring, kind, but he's just not my guy. I don't feel anything for him. " um, actually I'm going to go eat. It's already noon" I can't do this. I need help. Chance's, Becky's, anyone's. I hang up and my phone buzzes with a text instantly. Picking up my phone I find it from Will.
Hey. Whatcha doing? -Will Nmy? -Astrid Trying to do homework, but your dumb brother keeps distracting me -Will So you decide to text me? -Astrid Actually, I was gonna ask to tell you to tell your brother to quit -Will But He's not in this house.. -Astrid So -Will What is he distracting you with anyways? -Astrid Some weird memes and stuff -Will Okay. This may be kinda awkward, but if Chance is bugging you a lot you can come over and if Chance follows, I'll tell him to piss off;) -Astrid Okay. I'll be over soon Princess;) -Will Shut up, but Ok. I didn't actually think you would but ok. -Astrid Don't make this extra awkward. I'm just gonna stop. I'll be there soon. Btw it's English, Math and french I'm working on and we have all those classes together so yeah. Ok -Astrid
I better get dressed. Examining myself from what I just woke up in, I hated it. I have my sweats and a t shirt and my hair is legit a nest. I swear in the mornings there is a ghost bird living in my hair. It's awful. Walking over to my drawer, I end up choosing a comfy casual outfit; ripped jeans and a teal sweater.
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I quickly brush my teeth, brush my hair, and wash my face. By the time I'm done, I go downstairs with my homework from the three classes and sit on the couch. Waiting for Will I turn on the TV to watch Netflix. I turn on an episode of once upon a time even though I know I'm not going to be able to finish it.
After 5 minutes in, a knock comes at my door. I get up to open it up for Will, but it's not Will, it's Jake. "Hi Jake" "Hey. You seemed... stressed. What's wrong?" "I'm just, I just need to tell someone something and I'm scared about their reaction?" "Who?" Jake try's to caress me. "Um.." "Come on, Astrid, you can trust me. I'm your boyfriend" And that's what I'm trying to get to.. I don't want you to be my boyfriend. I just want to be friends. Then in perfect timing, a certain brown haired boy comes up to the steps, with my brother. "Ugh, why is Jake here?" Will whines crossing his arms over his chest. "Wait, what is happening Astrid?" "Will is flirting with my sister" Chance says in annoyance "Everyone is head over heels over her and I never get time to myself" he pouts. "Poor baby" I pat Chances head "Dude, stop flirting. With. My. Girlfriend." He grits his teeth obviously over protective over me. "Jake, can we talk... in private" I gesture over to the inside of the house and pull him into the kitchen "What is it?" "Jake, um, please don't be mad" "Why would I be mad? Did you cheat on me?" Why is that his first instinct?! "No! Why the hell would you think I would?" "I just..." Jake is speechless. He looks like he's about to cry. Jake.. it's just" I pause" I don't want to be in a relationship like this. I want to be just friends. I don't feel any feelings towards you" "Oh. I'll just go then" Jake bows his head, obviously holding back tears. We've only been in a relationship for a day. I didn't think it would be THAT bad. "I'm sorry Jake" I whisper as he passes me. "Don't be sorry for not being able to like me like I like you" he shoves past me and out the door. "Well someone's moody" Will jokes as Jake gets in his car. "Yeah.." I say putting a fake smile on my face. If my friend is sad, then one of my first instincts is to be sad, but then my other friend is happy, so should I be happy?
"Studying?" "Studying" will smiles. "Studying" Chance chuckles" so you asked my sister for a study date?" "She's dating Jake bro" "No I'm not" I reply instantly "What?!" They both say in surprise. " did he call it off? " Will says "Nah, I think Astrid called it off, Jake was so in love with Astrid." "I feel bad" I say bowing my head "Why?" "He's a wreck now, he was crying when he left and we only dated for a day. I never had feelings for him" "It's just life. You have to deal with it. Plus Jake is a .. jerk..." I raise my eyebrow "sometimes?" Will adds on. "Thanks for trying, but let's just do our homework so that it's gone for Christmas" "Okay" We go over to the couch and Chance goes to his room. "Where are you going Chance?" "To let you be alone" "Stop teasing me!" I whine " plus, we are not doing anything except homework" "And what type of homework would that be?" Chance days before slamming his door shut. " sorry about my brother" I say turning around to will, but find him staring at the door. A truck just pulled up.
My parents. ___________________________ Heyo! I was gonna make Aiden be there, but then I remembered Aiden doesn't have a car, so yeah.. please Vote comment, and share and I hope you can't wait until the next chapter! -Gabrielle
