Confessions of a Bestfriend

Chapter 6 Just a Friend

Chapter 6

"A. I need to go to cheer practice. Coach is gonna kill me if I dont show up. Ugh! Call you later." Ericka shouted as she ran to the gym.

When she disappeared, I went straight to my car then someone tapped my back. It was Zeke.

"Lets go. I'll give you a ride after you bring back the car to your house." He said.

"Seems like you got it all figured out." I muttered. He grinned.

"So your gonna follow me to my house?" I asked. He nodded.

I drove the car slowly so Zeke could follow. When we reached the house I parked then went out to go to the house to leave the keys.

"Hey mom you're here early?" I was surprised to see her. She's a curator in an art gallery. That explained my love for art.

"Honey, who's that boy in front of our house?" Ignoring me and looking outside.

"Uhm. He's a friend, he's taking me to town for our art class homework." I explained.

"Is that right?" She said while lifting her left eyebrow.

"Yes mom, i'll be home for dinner. Later." I assured her and kiss her goodbye.

"Sorry for waiting. I had to deal with my mom. " I explained.

"No problem. Here." He said while handing me another helmet. I slid it on then hopped at the back of his motorcycle.

"Hold on tight." He said. I was hesitating on holding on to him but he started roaring his engine. He drove really fast I was holding on for my life.

He stopped at the foot of the hill. I was still in an adrenalin rush, that I didnt notice that we're not in town anymore. The scenery was breathtaking. The place was surrounded by trees and flowers.

"Wow. Where are we? I've been living in this town for years but I havent gone to this part yet." I said, still admiring the place.

"Yea, I discovered this place last summer. Its neat huh?" he boasted. I nodded. "Wait til you see the lake." he said and pulled my hand as we ran to the top of the hill. The sunset was amazing. The skies turned orange to pink. If we were a couple this would be a romantic moment. I sighed and savored the scenery thats unfolding in front of my eyes.

"So beautiful." i exclaimed. "Yea.." he said while staring at me. I blushed. "So, why did your family transferred here anyway?" i said, changing the mood. "My dad's work is here now." he said. "I see. What are you into besides art and motorcycles?" i asked with a smile. "I like music." he winked at me. "Oh like what?" i asked intently. "Nirvana, Linkin Park, Paramore...and a lot more." he said. "Really? I so love them. Especially Paramore they're like our major influence in our band."I said.

We continued talking about ourselves the whole time we were together. I found out that we have the same likes when it comes to art and music.

After the hill, he took me to town and visited an art exhibit. It was from a young artist named Jean Kurt who paints abstract. "One day i want to have an exhibit." i said. "Its possible you know. Once you put your mind to it. It will happen. " he implied. I smiled at him and we continued talking and commenting on the paintings.

"What time is it?" i asked in a panic tone."6.30pm." he answered. "Crap! We have to get home. I told mom i'll be back before dinner." i said.

We went home instantly. I still am nervous riding with him. But i had no choice. We were back just on time before dinner. I noticed mom and dad were at the porch waiting for me.

Oh man.

"Aria. Where have you been?" dad asked. "Dad, i went out with my friend from school for our homework." i explained. Dad was eyeing Zeke from head to toe."Goodevening Sir, Maam." Zeke greeted them politely. "Im Zeke Dylan."

"Hello there Zeke. I dont think Ive seen you here before." mom said with a high pitch voice. "My family just moved here last summer. " he explained. "Oh that's why." mom smiled. "I better be going. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet nice meeting you. Aria, see you on monday." Zeke bade goodbye to us. Then, my mom and dad gave me questioning looks.

"Let's eat!" i announced trying to stall them from asking anymore questions. We ate our dinner in silence until Jake, my older brother suddenly teased. "I heard you got a new boyfriend again?" "Way to go Mom." I looked at her slightly annoyed. "What?!" she grinned sheepishly. "FYI. He's not my boyfriend. He's just a friend." I pointed out. "If this one cheated on you again i'll make him wish he was never born." he said going all brotherly again. I stuck my tongue out at him.

I remember the time when he found out Mark cheated on me, Jake punched him. Good thing i was there to stop him before it got worse.

In my room, i went for my laptop and opened my facebook and twitter account. I typed in my status.

@ariarocks21: Busy day. Went to Jean Kurt's art exhibit. Talented girl.

Then, I tried to search Zeke's account. There it is.. @zekeDee i followed him and checked out his latest tweets.

@zekeDee : Out with a friend had a great time. #nowWatching Doomsday Preppers on NatGeo

I was again flattered that he had a great time with me. Im starting to like him. We connected.

Then, Ericka's message popped on facebook. "Hey, you went to an exhibit without telling me?" she said. Crap! I shouldnt have tweeted that. Stupid move Aria, now Ericka would find out you were with Zeke.

"My mom made me. You know, for her art gallery." i lied. "Oh okay. So i was thinking, i would try to ask Zeke out this weekend. Breaking Dawn Part 2 is now showing. It would be a perfect movie date." she chatted.

I felt a little annoyed by the fact that my bestfriend was planning to take Zeke to a movie. Im starting to like the guy and now he's going to be with another girl. I pretended to be supportive of her plan. "I have his number. Im gonna call him right now. I'll update you." she chatted again.

I hope he said no.

"A. He said yes! ;) " i looked at her message and frowned. I typed in. "Have a nice date, gotta go to sleep. nyt."

" Oh yes we will. I'll tell you the details after. :*** nyt". she chatted.

I thought this day would end well, then again i was wrong.

{Author's Note}

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