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Chapter 13
Eli’s pov
Regret. I stared out the window of the car filled with it.
I don’t even know what I regretted more, the fact that I hadn’t begged my parents to let me stay, or that I hadn’t made up with Kayla yet.
I had called her a few times but she hasn’t answered. It honestly crushed me that we fought over something so stupid.
But she was right. About all of it.
My parents had tried making conversation this entire car ride so far, but I had my earplugs in and pretended I didn’t hear them. I just couldn’t deal with them right now.
I also felt bad for not texting Carter. I don’t know why I haven’t yet, I had thought about Kaylas words so much and I really did agree with her, so why hadn’t I texted him?
As I listened to music on my phone I felt my phone buzz.
My heart started to race as I hoped for anything it would be Carter, so I could talk to him, but it was someone who I wanted to talk to just as much.
Kayla.
Kayla: Hey.
Me: Did you listen to the voice mails?
Kayla: Yes.
Me: Do You Forgive me?
Kayla: Of course I do you butt head. xD
I sighed with relief as I red her text message.
Me: I love you xD
I felt a lot of my stress vanish as the text messages filled me with relief.
I fell asleep for the rest of the ride.
“We’re here.” My moms voice woke me up. I sat up and rubbed my eyes.
I groaned as we got out of the car and walked up to the wedding. I did not want to be here.
The wedding was outside, luckily it was a nice day out. There were chairs lined up and a few people already took their chairs. It was actually kinda nice.
Not that I would actually say that out loud, I mean, thinking a wedding was ‘nice’ is so gay.
Me and my dad took our seats as mom talked to some of her co-workers.
I looked around, the wedding wasn’t gonna start for a while.
“I got to go to the bathroom.” I muttered standing up, I was gonna try and call Kayla before it started.
I walked away from everyone else in their seats and pulled out my phone.
I glanced up as my Phone rang waiting for Kayla to awnser and saw someone U hadn’t been prepared to see.
“Carter.” I said shocked. He was standing in front of me, I noticed a middle aged lady and man who assumed were his parents and his friend Wes.
What was he doing here?
He stopped in his tracks as he saw me. His parents looked confused at him and Wes looked really uncomfortable.
“Hey Eli.” He said my name, his voice empty from charisma. He must be mad.
“Umm Carter honey we will go take our seats.” His mom said and pulled his dad away even though I felt him glaring at me.
Wait why was his dad glaring at me?
Wes fallowed them.
“So what? Your not gonna shove me down and make fun of me?” He said sarcastically and I the guilt that came along with those words shot a bullet shoot in my heart again.
“What? No I’m not like that.” I said trying to explain myself.
“Then why haven’t you texted me? Are you just a homophobic asshole like everyone else?” He asked rhetorically.
“I’ve been busy.” I said dumbly. I mentally face-palmed at how stupid I sounded.
“Yeah, whatever.” He said rolling his eyes and started to walk away.
“Wait, Carter.” I called out.
He stopped and looked over his shoulder.
“I’m really, really sorry I’ve been a jerk.” I apologized.
He looked at my doubtfully and asked me a question. “So you don’t care that I’m gay?”
“Of course not.” I promised him.
He nodded and turned to walk away again.
Chapter 13
Carters pov
I took my seat besides Wes and my parents. God it was awkward.
“You can stop glaring at him now.” I muttered to my dad and rolled my eyes.
So He doesn’t care that I’m gay, but that doesn’t explain why he never texted me.
I guess it doesn’t matter now, he seems to still want to be friends. That’s better then trying to focus on the bad things I guess.
The cute little flower girl walked down the isle, then the adorable ring bearer and the absolutely gorgeous bride. Her dress was long and absolutely elegant, the groom start to cry because of how beautiful it was.
They said their I do’s and then we went to the after party.
It was kinda weird for me to be there to be honest, I didn’t know the bride or groom or anything. I felt out of place. I also felt uncomfortable because of the tension between me and Eli.
Later that night as people were dancing and drinking and having a good time I decided to talk to Eli.
I walked slowly up to him, he was standing alone in the corner of the room on his phone.
“Hey.” I said plainly and stood next to him.
He looked up from his phone and I swear I saw a smile.
“Hi.” He replied. “So, why are you here in the first place?” He asked.
“My parents forced me to come.” I said laughing.
He laughed also and it was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard. I am such a girl.
“Your umm, dad seems a little… Intimidating.” He said chuckling nervously.
“Yeah… He’s kinda over protective.” I said laughing.
We laughed a bit then just looked at each other. It was kinda weird. I had this feeling. I don’t know what it was but its like my self conscious was trying to tell me something.
“Are you okay, you know with all the teasing at school?” He asked his tone becoming serious.
“No… But I will be.” I said giving a small smile.
“Hey there you are I’ve been looking for you everywhere!” Wes said running up to me shoving cupcakes in his mouth.
“I found the food.” He said through the cupcakes and I laughed at him.
“I can tell.” I said sarcastically.
Eli cleared his throat uncomfortably, directing Wes’s attention to him for the first time.
“I’m gonna go find my parents, bye Carter.” He mumbled and walked off awkwardly. I scowled. Thanks Wes.
“Good going.” I said pissed off and shoved Wes a bit. He just shrugged.
Me and Eli didn’t run into each other for the rest of the night.
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