Chapter 5:
Elena's POV:
8:15 A.M.
It's been two weeks and Ethan and I are finally okay... I guess. He has his moments where he's a dick but he doesn't act like a complete ass anymore. He really pissed me off when he made me make dinner alone last Monday. He's been bringing girls in and out of the house which is kinda uncomfortable and annoying but we're all getting used to it.
I took a sit down at my desk before pulling out my phone. I noticed someone had walked into the class causing me look up at the door. I saw Ethan walk in followed by an attractive boy I haven't seen in this class and the professor. The boy walked over and sat down next to me smiling before he took his seat. I politely smiled back before shutting off my phone and turning my attention to the teacher.
Throughout the whole class, the boy and I were exchanging glances every once and awhile. He had light brown hair and bright blue eyes. He was honestly very attractive and I couldn't help but look at him every little while.
Once class was over, I grabbed my bag and got up before bumping into the boy.
"Sorry," we said in unison before letting out a quiet chuckle. He took a step back and put his arms out towards the door. "After you," he said. I smiled and walked by him towards the door.
When we got out of the classroom, he introduced himself. "I'm Tyler," he said before sticking his hand out. "Elena," I respond and shake his hand. "So, what are you doing taking Physics?" I ask as we begin to walk out of the building. "I wanna be a Physics teacher. What about you?" he replied. "A Pediatrician."
"So why I haven't I seen you around before?" I ask him. "I just switched my major so I guess I now have Physics with you!" "What were you doing before?" I ask as we open the doors and walk outside. "I wanted to be a doctor, but it was too hard and I just didn't really enjoy it much." "Yeah, it's not for everyone. But, a Physics teacher is still cool too. You like working with teenagers?" "Yeah, I wanna be that cool teacher that they all like," he said before we turned our attention to the loud honking coming from across us. "Yo, get in!" Ethan yelled from his black BMW. "Uh, I gotta go," I told Tyler before heading towards the car. "That's fine, I'll see you around?" He questioned. "Yeah, for sure!" I yell back as I continue to walk to the car.
I opened the door and sat in the passenger's seat.
"Do you walk home every day?" he asks before driving off and out of the parking lot. "How else do you think I get home?" "I thought you drove home." "With what car?" I ask. "You don't have a car?" He asked in disbelief. "Alright, relax, sorry we're not all as rich as you." "No, it's just-" "Whatever Ethan," I say cutting him off, not wanting him to talk any longer. Money is a touchy subject for me just because when I was younger my parents really struggled with it and we didn't really have much. Now, thankfully we do have more than average families but I just hate when people brag about their money or think differently of others that don't have a lot of it.
It went quiet for a couple minutes before he said something.
"I can take you home after school every Monday's since we both finish at the same time," he offers. "Sure, whatever," I respond. "Why are you acting so bitchy?" "Cause," I said. "Really informative answer, thank you for that," he said pulling into the driveway. "C'mon I offered to give you rides home and you're giving me that attitude?" "Are you really going to try to give me a lesson about attitude?" I asked as we stepped out of the car. "No, but really, you're not like this." We walked up the driveway and towards the door.
"Okay, you're right. I'm sorry it just bothered me that you were so surprised that I didn't have a car. I felt like you just thought differently of me or something," I reply as he unlocks the front door. "Elena, I didn't mean to sound like that. I was just surprised considering you're going to an expensive University and you're living here," He says and we walk into the house "Well, I did get a Scholarship and all the money that I was supposed to use for tuition is being used to pay for rent, food, and clothes." "You got a Scholarship?" He asked in disbelief as I walked over to the couch. "Yup," I reply and turn on the TV. I then hear Ethan's phone ring as I flip through the channels.
"Hello?" He says.
"I'll be there in 30," he says after a long pause and walks into the kitchen.
A few minutes later he walks out of the kitchen with an apple in one hand and his keys in the other. He takes a bite out of his apple and heads towards the front door.
"Where are you going?" I ask from the couch. "Out." "Uh, no you're not," I say causing Ethan to stop and turn around. "Excuse me?" he says laughing. "I said no. We didn't even start dinner yet." "So?" "I'm not doing it by myself again." "Well, looks like you're going to have to," he says and continues walking to the door. "No, I'm not going to." "Well, looks like no one's gonna be eating tonight." "What the hell Ethan!" I yell just before he walks out. I groan and pull out my phone and call Ethan. It goes straight to voicemail causing me to get angry. I let out a huff and turn off my phone.
*
3:00 PM.
I shut off the tv and decide to get started on dinner. I walk into the kitchen and open up the fridge to see what I could make for dinner. After not being able to find anything, I go look in the pantry.
"Hey," I hear from behind me. I turn around to face Maya. "Hey," I smile as she sets her bag down on a chair. "Are you getting started on dinner?" She asks. "Yeah, I just don't know what to make," I say. "Well, where's Ethan?" "Getting laid or something. He left me alone to make dinner, AGAIN." "He can be an ass," Maya said. "Yeah..."
"So what do you think you're gonna make?" She asks. "Probably just mac n cheese. It's quick and easy," I say as I grab the box from the pantry. "No, I suggest we make broccoli stir fry," she says and grabs the box from my hand. "Broccoli stir fry?" I ask. "Yeah, Grayson loves it! I'll help you." "Alright," I say.
6:00 PM.
Maya and I had just finished dinner and we were now just setting the dinner table. Then, Ethan walks into the dining room.
"MMH smells good. I knew you could do this on your own!" Ethan says and throws his keys onto the table. "Actually, Maya had to help me out. If it weren't for her, we would've been eating crappy mac and cheese." "I would've been fine with that," he says causing me to roll my eyes. "So, what did you guys make?" He asks. "Broccoli stir fry," Maya says with a smile. "Maya, you know I don't like broccoli." "Yeah, I do know." "Aw, maybe you can make yourself some mac and cheese. I mean, you did say you would've been fine with that," I say causing him to get a little mad. "Why are you so mad that I left you this one time?" He asks and you can hear how agitated he is by his voice. "This was the second time Ethan!" I exclaim. "Okay, so what? What's the big deal, I just missed helping you make dinner, it's not like it was anything important." "Ethan, it's not just the fact that you ditched me on making dinner, it's that you can't stay committed to it that bothers me! If you can't commit to this little thing, then how can I trust that you'll commit to bigger things!" "Jeez, you sound as if we're dating!" He says his voice getting louder. "It's just, how can I trust you to be my friend if you can't even commit to making dinner with me once a week!" I yell. "God, no wonder you can't keep a girlfriend," I add. He clenches his jaw and looks me straight in the eyes after I said that before walking off up to his room.
"Don't think you should've said that..." Maya said to me. "What? Why? It's true, he brings different girls here every night." "If you knew why Ethan has been acting like such a dick these past few months, you'd know why that's a low comment," Maya says making me stop for a few seconds to think. "Shit, I feel bad now." "I mean, it's not too big a deal since you didn't know, but it still hurt Ethan." "Fuck," I mumble.
"GUYS COME EAT!"Maya then yells and goes over to sit at the table.
Once I finished eating, I decided to make Ethan some mac and cheese before going up to apologize.
I walked upstairs and knocked on his door. I waited a bit and the door was still shut.
"Ethan," I call before knocking again. "I'm coming in," I say and open the door. I see him standing out on the terrace leaning against the railing. I walk towards him and stand next to him.
"I made you some mac and cheese since you didn't eat," I say and bring the bowl closer to him. He looks over at me then back out into the backyard.
"You know I walked away from you for a reason right?" He says. "Yes, I know and I'm sorry. I didn't know that would affect you so badly," I say. He doesn't say anything for a few seconds and just continues to look straight ahead. "Ethan," I call. He turns around and walks into his room sitting down on his bed. I follow and sit next to him.
"Ethan, I'm sorry, I didn't mean what I said," I say and he just lays down on his bed and doesn't say anything. "Ethan," I call again. "Stop ignoring me, I'm trying to apologize."
"Ethan!" I call for the third time after he doesn't respond. "Fine," I say and get up to leave. I put the mac and cheese on his nightstand before leaving his room.
I walk back downstairs to the kitchen.
"You guys okay?" Savannah asks. "Nope," I say and sit down at the counter.
(A/N: omg so sorry for having you all wait so long for an update!! I've been busy editing.
- anyway, I hope this chapter didn't bore you guys. The first few chapters are obviously not gonna be too interesting but just wait)