Dreams Do Come True

Socially Awkward

It's Ellie. She looks amazing, as usual. Her smile makes me feel happy again. Her long blonde hair is waving in the wind, and with her beautiful blue eyes, she looks at me. Through me. I feel like she can see what's inside of me. What I feel. Who I am. What happened.

'I'm here to pick up my little brother. I didn't know you went to school here. What happened to your bag?', she says, looking at my soaked backpack.

I sigh. 

'Was it them? Did they do this?', she asks angry.

I nod.

'I.. WILL... KILL THEM! People don't get away with doing this to my girl! Where are they!?'

I've never seen her like this. She's actually angry. Really, really angry. Her face is turning red and she balds her fists. I'm a little scared. I didn't expect this much rage from such a lovely girl. From such a sweet princess. 

'They're at the principals office. They'll get what they deserve', I reply.

'Good. If they ever do something like this again, you call me right away. Understood?', she says while looking straight into my eyes.

'I doubt that'll be necessar-'

'UNDERSTOOD?'

'Understood'

'Good. I'm going to bring my brother home. You wanna hang out afterwards?'

'Sure. Where do we meet up?'

'I'll text you the details.'

'Um...'

'What?'

'Clara, kind of, still has my phone...', I mumble.

'SHE WHAT!?'

'I'll just buy a new one..'

She sighs. 'Don't let those idiots walk all over you, Anna. Stand up to them.'

'Yeah, so they can knock me down... again...', I mumble sarcastically.

'5.30 at the coffee shop. You better be there.'

'I will. I'll see you then.'

She comes closer. Oh my god. What's happening? Is she going to kiss me? Because I'm not sure I want that. Who am I kidding? Of course I want that, but right now? Right here? In public? No way my first kiss with a girl is going to be like this! Wait, maybe she's reaching in for a hug? Or is she going to shake my hand? What do I do? Do I reach in for a hug? Or do I reach her my hand? Oh no, I can't tell! I don't want to hug if she just wants a handshake. But if she wants to hug me, I don't mind. What do I do? I can't just stand here. I have to do something. Hand. I'm going to reach out my hand. She's kind of reaching out her hand as well. Wait no. Oh god. She comes closer. I reach out my hand and-

I punch her straight in the stomach. 

Oh

My

God

I can not believe that just happened. She bends over a little and puts her hands on her belly. 

'Auw!', she says annoyed.

'I'm so sorry! I thought you were going to-'

'Don't', she interrupts,' Just... just go.'

'Ellie..'

'JUST GO', she almost yells.

I do as she asks and I leave her alone. What happened!? Why was it so hard for me to shake someones hand? WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? I knew I was socially awkward, but this... This is a complete different level of awkwardness. My mind is going crazy again. There's only one place where it'll calm down again.