Taking Chances

Chapter Eight

Chapter Eight

Charlie’s POV

I woke up at about 8 am and as soon as my eyes opened, my first thought was Elise which brought a smile to my usually groggy mornings. I happily got out of bed and went to go get breakfast

As I went to the kitchen, I already smelled the delicious aroma of bacon and eggs. The nearer I get to the kitchen, the clearer I hear mom’s voice, it seems like she’s talking to someone

When I entered the kitchen, I saw my mom in her office clothes, cooking breakfast and Elise sitting at the table in her sweatshirt and jogging pants

“Elise?” I said

Elise turned to me and smiled, “Good morning!” she greeted “cute pajamas, makes you look adorable”

I looked at myself and blushed in embarrassment, shit! I’m in the same room with the girl I like, still in my pajamas. Embarrassing much?

I sighed and sat in front of Elise

Mom then approached us and placed the plate of bacon on the table, “Good morning Charlie” my mom greeted “I saw Elise jogging by our house so I invited her for breakfast”

I looked at my mom with a “you-could-have-told-me-she-was-here” look and my mom smiled knowingly

“So Elise” mom said as she turned to her “do you have anything to do today?”

“Nope” Elise answered “just gonna hang-out at home”

“Then can you say here and keep Charlie company? I’m gonna be gone all day and I might come home late”

“Mom!” I interjected “I can handle being alone all day and Elise might have something planned later”

“I know you can be alone here, I just don’t want you to” mom replied “and besides Elise doesn’t mind”

I was about to speak when Elise interjected, “It’s fine Charlie, I can hang here all day”

“See?” mom smirked

I sighed in defeat and started eating

Mom then took her bag and started walking to the door, “and besides, I’m sure you’ll invite Elise to come here anyway, you two are dating after all” mom teased then left the kitchen

Elise looked at me in a surprised manner, “you told her we’re dating?”

“Kinda” I answered “I didn’t actually told her, she figurec it out”

“And is she okay with that?”

I nodded and smiled

Elise sighed in relief

“Want one?” I asked, showing her a piece of bacon

Elise smiled and opened her mouth then I put the bacon in it

“I can’t believe you told Aunt Gwen” Elise said as she chewed the bacon

“She would have known eventually, and she’s always been supportive so it’s all good”

Elise then turned to me and watched me eat with an adorable smile on her face

“What is it?” I asked when I notice that she was still looking

“Nothing, I just like your face” she said “I’m kinda addicted to it”

I laughed and asked her to eat breakfast with me, which she did