It's Hard To Say No

Chapter 4

Myles POV:
Seeing Ari as upset as she was, terrified me. I really didn't think anything too serious was wrong with her dad, but I didn't want to get her more upset.

After numerous phone calls, he said he was at work and didn't know what that note was about. Ari and I were just glad he was safe.

Ari finally got her bathing suit and came back over my house changed. She looked stunning. It makes me wonder how such a beautiful girl could be single.

We both walked out to the pool. She was putting her phone on the table and I picked her up and threw her in the pool.

Ari's POV:
I felt strong arms wrap around me and the next thing I knew, I was swimming.  Myles threw me into the pool and just started hysterically laughing.

"Myles!" I yelled

He jumped in and swam over to me.  He wrapped his arms around me, which instinctively made me wrap my legs around him.  I realized what we were doing and just moved off of him.  

We had a really good day by the pool and talked about a lot.  I really got to learn a lot about Myles.  I feel like he's the only boy around here that actually has respect for everyone.

He suggested us getting In & Out, which I agreed on.

"Is your mom coming back from that business trip anytime soon?" Myles asked.

I was so caught up with Myles that I didn't even pay any attention to my mom not being around.  

"Oh my god, I don't know.  I totally forgot about that.  I've been so involved with you that you made me forget she was gone," I stated.

"Is that a bad thing?" Myles asked seriously.

"No, no, of course not.  I'm just- saying.. like- I mean..." I just shut up.

We ordered our food and ate it in the car.  Myles kept asking me questions and interrogating me.  I was beginning to feel very uncomfortable.

"Have you sent nudes before?" He asked.

"Enough.  Take me home.  I'm done with all of your questions." 

"Ari, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you." He apologized

"If you wanted to start a conversation, you could have done such a better job.  You don't ask such personal and private things like that to me."

"I know.  I don't know what got into me.  I'm so sorry, please don't go," he tried apologizing.

"Myles, I want to go home." I held my ground.

As much as I wanted to forgive him, I needed space from him.  We were getting closer, but not close enough for him just to openly ask me that.  I know that Myles wouldn't judge me even if I did, but there's always that doubt I have that he won't accept me.

I'll admit it, I'm growing really strong feelings for Myles, but I need to make sure I don't ruin a friendship by just running into a relationship.

Myles' POV:

I knew I fucked up.  I've been so stressed and anxious about everything that I just was being rude.  Being the new kid isn't easy, especially when the only friend you have is the girl of your dreams.

I tried not being awkward and too flirty around her, but it's so hard when I have such strong feelings for her.  I really don't think the feelings are mutual though, so I don't want to say anything.

"Can I call you later?"

"I don't know Myles," she shook her head as she placed her hands over her face.

"What's wrong?" 

"You just really upset me, that's all," she said as her breath shook.

I got out of the car and opened her door.  She stood up and I hugged her, for a while.  I hate having her mad at me.

"Ari, you've only been mad at me for ten minutes and I already can't stand it.  I'm so sorry."

"It's fine Myles.  I'm just going to need some alone time.  I need some Ari-time." she smiled.

Gosh, her smile was perfect.

"I'll see you later Ari," I said while she walked to her front door.

"Myles, we live next to each other.  If you need anything urgent, do not refrain from coming over.  You're always welcome.  But I just really want to be alone right now.  I'm fine though." she said

She shut the front door and I drove back to my house.

My mom wasn't home, so I guess I had some Myles-time too.  I went up to my room and brought my guitar out.  I've been trying to write this song for Ari for a few days now and it's going really slow.  I just practiced the chords for a few hours as I rapped to the tune with the lyrics I wrote.

Ari's POV:

I hate trying to distance myself from Myles, but that just really irritated me.  When he hugged me as I got out of the car, my stomach went crazy with butterflies.  I hate feeling like this and not knowing how he feels about me.

I wanted so badly to FaceTime Myles, but I knew that I needed to just leave him be.

I ran down to my kitchen and grabbed some fruit when I saw another note on my coffee table.

"Are you sure your dad is okay this time?"

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I'm SO SORRY OMG.  I haven't updated this in AGESS.  I don't know, I'm just not really feeling wattpad anymore, but I'm going to continue writing this.  It gives me something to do!  This chapter is kind of short, but I'm just trying to put something out so you guys know I didn't completely abandon this story.  Thank you for all of the comments and votes, it means a lot to me! :)