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Chapter 17
Eli’s pov
I looked out at the stands of people nervously. I was hoping Carter would show up so we could talk about earlier.
The amount of guilt and shame and regret I was feeling right now was indescribable.
I felt guilt for hurting him the way I know I did, I felt shame because I was a pussy and scared of what people think and I felt regret because I hadn’t spoken to him for the rest of the day.
Nope, he wasn’t here.
But why would he?
Wes was here, of course he was here for Kayla.
Throughout the entire game I noticed how they smiled at each other and how she even blew a kiss at him, he turned bright red when that happened.
I was jealous how they were so public about their relationship. And How the weird looks and the way the other cheerleaders teased her, didn’t seem to bug her.
When the game finally ended Kayla walked over to Wes as people were leaving the stadium, and she kissed him right there infront of everyone.
I saw the shock and the people’s faces that were watching and the shock on Wes’s. He was bright red but had in a big cheesy grin.
I sighed and walked up to the two.
“Hey.” I said with caution for the fear that Kayla and Wes had heard about what happened this morning.
Their previously light hearted moons completely changed when they saw me. Wes glared at me with disgust and kayla looked down.
I wanted to apologize to kayla but I had to talk to someone else right now.
“Wes, can we talk?” I asked. Kayla looked up at him. She nodded at him and kissed his cheek before walking out of the gym. We were the only ones left.
“So you embarrass and hurt my best friend, and now you want to chat?” He asked disbelieving and started to walk out.
“I need to speak to him.” I called out and he stopped walking.
He turned and looked at me cautiously.
“Please, just drive me to his house.” I pleaded.
“Why would I?” He asked.
“Because I need to fix this, and I’m guessing you don’t want your best friend to fall asleep tonight feeling like crap.” I pointed out.
He thought for a moment then motioned for me to follow him.
“Come on.” He said and I fallowed.
Ugh. Too bad I’m still in my sweaty basketball uniform.
Chapter 17
Carter’s pov
I was laying on my bed staring at the ceiling when my dad called me downstairs.
I slumped down stairs, still feeling horrible. I walked to the front door to find My dad showing his ‘knife collection to someone standing on the other side. Eli.
“Umm… dad…? Why do you have the knife collection out again?” I asked nervously walking up to the both of them. Eli was in a basketball uniform.
“Yes son?” He asked looking at me with a fake smile.
I glared at him and he shrugged putting the knife collection up. “I will give you guys 5 minutes to talk. Thats it.” He warned and kept his glaring eyes on Eli as he walked up the stairs.
I stepped out, closing the door behind me and looked down, not wanting to make eye contact.
The last time I saw him he called me a fag and proved that he was just like people said he was.
“Listen, your dad is glaring at me through a window so I’m gonna believe that he really does mean 5 minutes, so I need you to look at me as I say what I’m about to say.” He said and I reluctantly looked up.
“I’m so so sorry. I Ment it when I said I don’t care that your gay, I’m just in a weird spot right now. I won’t do it again.” He said and his eyes stared to glisten.
“I don’t like how Everyone treats you at school. It makes me so mad. You don’t deserve it. And I’m so sorry I hurt you the way that I swore to myself I wouldn’t.” His words getting shakier by the second.
“It’s okay, I forgive you.” I said smiling through the tears that fell down my face.
He gave me a soft smile. “And for the record, I would love to hang out.” He said smiling.
All the doubt that I had was now gone. He really was a good guy.
I smiled softly at the boy but I was still crying.
He stepped closer to me and brought a hand up to my face, softly wiped away my tears, making him the closest he’s ever been to me.
I felt like I would melt at the physical contact.
“Good night Carter.” He said softly. He then dropped his hand and started to walk away.
“Leaving so soon Eli? I thought you might want to see my knife collection again?” My dad said startling me as he opened the door and glared at Eli.
“Umm no thank you sir.” He gulped and walked away nervously.
I walked back in and glared at my dad but as soon as I got into my room I broke out into a smile.
He was a great guy.
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