He's Just A Player

Chapter 23: Movie Night Starring Aiden

Chapter 23: Movie Night Starring Aiden

Carter's P.O.V:

      "Well? I'm waiting," I said angrily.

      Currently I was standing in front of Aiden and his friend Darren, who were suspiciously dressed as lumberjacks. Why? I had no idea.

      "We just wanted to make sure you were okay, Carter. We promise we meant no harm," Darren replied.

      "Liar," I bit back.

      "What's going on?" Connor asked, wrapping an arm around me.

      "Aiden was following us around," I responded.

      Connor raised an eyebrow at me.

      "Why?" He questioned.

      "I don't have to tell you," Aiden spat.

      "Aiden! Stop being disrespectful. Connor and I have a right to know why you're following us. It's weird," I snapped.

      Aiden blushed.

      "I-I'm sorry. I just wanted to be friends again," He said quietly.

      My mouth hung agape as he stood there awkwardly.

      "Connor, Darren. Would you mind leaving Aiden and I to have a chat?" I asked.

      Darren nodded, while Connor looked at us skeptically.

      "Are you sure?" Connor asked.

      I nodded.

     "I'll be okay. It'll only be a minute or two," I replied.

      Connor sighed but obliged anyway, walking off into the forest. Darren followed him closely.

      "So, Aiden. Mind telling me what the heck you think you're doing?" I asked.

      "Look, Cart. I really am sorry. But I knew you were still pissed at me from a few days ago. I couldn't stand the fact you were mad at me. I need you more than you think," He replied.

      I felt my stomach go all bubbly from his words, but quickly shook it off. He was Aiden for Pete's sake! A player, and most of all, a heartbreaker.

      "And you thought following me would help our friendship?!" I yelled.

      He looked at the ground.

      "I wanted to know if you were dating Connor," He replied quietly.

     I sighed loudly, walking over to Aiden.

      "You know, I can't stay mad at you for long. Even if you're a jerk most of the time," I said.

      Aiden looked up.

      "I'm sorry," He said again.

      "Don't say sorry again Aiden. It's quite annoying," I said, smiling.

      "So...does this mean I'm forgiven?" Aiden asked.

      "That depends. Are you through with being a player?" I questioned.

      Aiden grimaced.

      "No more dating?"

      I placed my index finger on my chin.

      "What do you think?" I asked.

      His face strained as if he was making the most important decision of his life.