Distractions- Herophine Story [ON HOLD]

chapter five

Hayden:

Sunday

I am currently waiting outside of the community center for Skyler to finish her meeting. I am also waiting for Ellie, she just doesn't know. Fuck. I have not been able to get that girl out of my head. Like literally I cannot stop thinking about her.

I invited Olivia over yesterday because I really needed a distraction, but honestly it messed me up even more. I couldn't even do anything with Olivia without thinking of Ellie so I sent her home less than ten minutes after she arrived. She was pissed, but I couldn't care less.

The only person I have confided in my borderline obsession with Ellie is Skyler. I texted her to come over earlier today and we schemed up a plan. Skyler informed me that Ellie does not have a car so she takes the bus to the center, so Skyler is going to offer her a ride and hopefully she accepts, which will give me a chance to speak to her.

After I make my way back from the market and stop at my flat to put away my groceries, I head back to the community center just as the doors open and I see people starting to exit the building. I park in my normal spot a hope that Skyler can convince Ellie.

I was so worried about Ellie after the party but Skyler said she talked to her and it was personal. I didn't ask any further questions not wanting to pry in a clearly touchy situation. It does however, make my blood boil to think of the reason she would come to a assault survivors meeting.

I see Skyler walk out, followed by Ellie. They are coming towards my car so I assume she agreed. When they make it to my car, Ellie looks very surprised to see me. Skyler opens the back door for Ellie and she gets in, as Skyler gets in the front. I wish Ellie would have sat in the front but that may be a little weird considering we are basically strangers.

"Hey Ellie." I say plastering the friendliest smile I can. She puts on her seat belt and leans against the leather seats as she lays her bag down in her lap.

"Hi." She shyly says as she tucks her hair behind her ear. I swear I can see a subtle blush creep upon her cheeks just by my simple welcome.

Now is time for the second part of our plan. I look over to Skyler, she smiles and gives me a wink before she turns around in her seat facing Ellie.

"Hey babe you want to join us for dinner? We go out every Sunday so you might as well join us since you're here" Skyler says.

"Oh no I don't want to intrude. I can take the bus so you can go." She says as she starts to unbuckle her seat belt. I look over quickly to Skyler pleading for her to do something.

"No Ellie. Come one all you ever do is stay in your apartment; go out with us, it's only going to be me and lover boy over here. Please?" She says giving Ellie her best puppy dog eyes. Ellie looks between me and Skyler for a moment before slightly nodding and putting her seatbelt back on. I turn around quickly so she can see the smile I have on face face going from one ear to the other.

We end up at a small Italian restaurant close to Skylers apartment. Once we find a booth, I sit on one side and Skyler sits with Ellie on the other.

"Have you ever been here?" Skyler asks Ellie.

"No I actually haven't been anywhere in London except for campus and the market." Ellie replies with a tiny chuckle. She is so effortlessly beautiful it's crazy. She doesn't even look like she has makeup on and she's still the best looking girl I've ever laid my eyes on.