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Chapter 19
Eli’s pov
I listened the sound of my sneakers scraping the pavement below me as I walked away from the school. My finger tapped the side of my leg as I tried to block my nervous thoughts.
I was going over to Carter’s house in a hour and I was having second thoughts.
What if someone sees me? What would I say? I couldn’t just tell them, now could I?
“Yo Eli!” Kyle said running up to me. I froze in my tracks. Great.
“Me and some friends are gonna go hit up a college party tonight, you in?” He asked.
I sighed and thought for a moment.
If I said no, I might risk my reputation. If I say yes, Carter may never talk to me again.
You know what? I can just tell Carter that I got sick or something.
“Ye-” I started to reply and ignored the guilt in my stomach, but someone interrupted.
“Hey Eli.” Kayla said smiling brightly at me. “What’s going on?” She asked motioning to me and Kyle.
“Just inviting Eli here to a party tonight. You know…” He said licking his lips and checking Kayla out. “You could come with.” He said with a smirk.
I saw the anger in Kayla rise and was worried what she would do.
“Excuse me?” She asked raising an eyebrow.
“If you came it would give me a chance to ask you a very important question.” I smirked but his flirting wasn’t working on her.
“What question is that?” She asked rolling her eyes.
“Did it hurt when you fell for heaven?” He winked and leaned in close. Did he really just use that pick up line? How much of a cliché was he?
“No but I did scrape my knee crawling from the depths of hell.” She replied as innocently as ever.
She then proceeded to slapped him and dragged me away in a huff. “I have a boyfriend you useless fuck boy.” She spat behind her and continued to drag me away.
I couldn’t help but break out laughing as soon as we got to her car.
“Oh… my… god…” I gasped, trying to catch my breath.
“That guy is such a fuck boy.” She grumbled again which caused me to laugh even harder.
She rolled her eyes at me and started to drive.
I soon calmed down and caught my breath. “So you ready for you date?” She asked wiggling her eyebrows but I felt to guilty to roll my eyes.
When Kyle was asking me to go the that party I started to say yes. I actually was willing to risk everything between me and Carter for my high school reputation.
I guess it wasn’t such a big deal since there wasn’t anything going on between us but still.
“What’s wrong?” She asked.
I ignored her Question.
“Are you in love with Wes?” I asked seriosly. She didn’t even hesitate.
“Yes.”
“Is he the one?” I asked.
She thought for a moment. “You know what? I sure hope so.”
“Are you scared?” I asked.
“No.”
I thought about her words for a long time.
She was willing to risk her reputation as a cheerleader and a very popular girl for a boy.
I would never have those guts.
Chapter 19
Carter’s pov
When Eli finally knocked on the door I raced down stairs before my dad could.
My dad almost reached the door before I did but I got there first.
I glared at him and mouthed the word ‘go’, pointing at the stairs.
He rolled his eyes and reluctantly walked upstairs.
I took a deep breath and opened the door.
“Hi.” I said flashing a smile at Eli. I had on a more attractive outfit then the one I had worn at school today and he had obviously noticed. I Blushed and ran a hand through my hair.
“So what do you wanna do?” I asked clearing my throat and letting him in.
“I don’t care, whatever you want.” He said blushing.
“Well, we have a pool, wanna go swimming?” I offered.
“I didn’t bring a bathing suit.” He said awkwardly and I rolled my eyes grabbing his hand and dragging him upstairs.
“You can barrow one of mine.” I said
We both changed and walked down stairs and went outside, my dad glared at us as through the window.
He looked hesitant at the water and I laughed.
“It’s not gonna bite.” I teased and before he knew what I was doing I grabbed him and pulled him into the water.
As we fell in, his chest pressed against mine and we were closer then we had ever been. Under the water his eyes sparkeld as he look into mine. My hand was still tangled with his. I could just kiss him…
He nervously pulled away as we went to the surface to get a breath of air.
We both started swimming laps and eventually raced each other. (I let him win obviously)
When we were taking a break we Layed out next to the pool and tanned. I saw the perfect opportunity and slowly stood up from the ground.
I quietly ran to the edge of the pool and yelled ‘cannon ball!’ And jumped into the water, splashing Eli.
When I got to the surface of the water he was glaring at me, soaking wet from the side of the pool.
I laughed and stared to splash him.
“Oh you think this is funny do you?” He asked sarcastically and smirked before jumping in, trying to splash me.
We both started laughing and I loved the way he laughed. His eyes crinkled up at the sides and it was adorable.
Suddenly Eli grabbed my hips and pulled me close to him in the water.
My heart practically lept out of my chest and I felt like I was gonna melt. He held me really close for a few seconds with a brace expression on his face.
He looked between my eyes and I swear he was about to kiss me but…
My dad walked out of the house holding a plate of cookies and a fake smile.
“Oh hello Eli! What a lovely surprise. I made you some cookies Eli.” He said and we both nervously jumped away from eachother. I scratched the back of my neck awkwardly and he looked down blushing.
“Umm..” He cleared his throat. “I’m not hungry.” He mumbled and we swam to the side of the pool.
“Eli you should have some cookies.” My dad said more forcefully but still had a forced smile on.
“He said no cookies dad.” I said with an equally fake expression, pulling myself out of the pool, Eli. Doing the same.
“Well I’m gonna leave these cookies out here if he changes his mind.” And with that he walked back in.
“So… does your dad, like, want to kill me or somethin?” He asked nervously and I laughed smiling at him.
I needed to remind myself to yell at my dad for interrupting my almost-kiss with Eli.
Awkward.
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