Charlie's POV
-Chapter 1-
I shoved my books into my locker and looked towards his way. August Jeffries is so dreamy. He's so cute and awesome and has a great sense of humor. August wouldn't like to go out with lame old Charlie Duncan.
I have some classes with him but he's only talked to me three times. All the girls are always around him so I don't have time to talk with him. I don't blame him. He's perfect. August has light brown hair, hazel eyes, a perfect smile, and even his name is perfect.
He might sound like one of those guys that only cares about himself and likes all the attention but he isn't. Those three times he has talked to me was when I fell for him.
Our first conversation isn't my favorite. Do you want to know why? He only asked me a question about a history exam! Our second conversation was our best. August told me he hated all the girls following him around and always asking him out and stuff. He told me that it looked more fun when you were being ignored. That's when I found out that he wasn't a jerk. That's when I found out that he was sweet and cool. And do you want to know how I knew he wasn't just making that up? Well, Teddy, my older sister, showed me how to tell when a person is telling the truth by their eyes. August was definitely telling the truth.
August walked this way. Maybe he would notice me. He was now a meter away.
Breathe Charlie, breathe, I told myself. He walked right past me. He will never like me more than just a friend. Well, we're not technically friends. We have only talked a few times. That doesn't really count as friends.
Why did I have to be such a loser? Why couldn't I be like Teddy? Why was I so afraid to talk to boys? Teddy had a lot of different boyfriends when she was a teenager so why couldn't I.
The bell rang. God, I'm going to be late for science again!
I dropped myself on the living room sofa. I wish Teddy was here. She's already married and moved out of the house three years after she got married. I miss her so much. She is the only one that knows what to do when it comes to boys. I'm always alone. All my siblings are way older than me.
PJ was now living with his wife and twins, and Gave was at college. I missed my three older siblings! I even missed my annoying big brother Gabe. That's how lonely I am right now.
I sighed and heard Mom come in. "Hey Charlie," she said.
"Hi Mom," I said softly.
Mom smiled and asked, "How was school?" Did she have to ask?
I looked down. "Fine I guess," I replied. I didn't really want to talk about my boy problems with my mom. She wasn't that good at giving advice. Only Teddy could do that.
The phone suddenly rang. I quickly answered it before Mom could. "Hello?" I said through the phone.
A familiar voice answered. "Hey Charlie!" Teddy said.
A smile spread across my face. "Teddy!" I exclaimed. "I'm so glad you called. I need to talk to you about so many things!"
Teddy laughed. "What do you want to talk about?" she questioned.
I sighed and began telling Teddy everything. I told her about me lonely. I told her about me missing everybody. Then lastly but not least, I told her about my crush on August.
"You have a crush on a boy!" she screamed.
"Shh," I shushed her. "I don't want Mom to find out. She's not very great when it comes to boys and Dad gets all protective. You know what I mean, right?"
Teddy laughed again. "You don't me to be there to help you with your boy problems. I can't believe you don't remember my video diary," she said.
I thought for a moment. "What video diary?" I asked. How was I supposed to remember something nobody has told me about?
Teddy gasped. "You mean Mom hasn't showed you the video diary I made for you?"
"No," I responded. "She hasn't even mentioned it."
"Well now you know about it," she began. "I made it when you were a baby. I gave you advice on everything you need to know when you reached a teenage age."
I smiled. "Really? Where is the video diary? I need to see it right away," I said. I can't believe she actually made me a video diary. I wonder how long it is. It probably has all the advice I need. Teddy always knows what to say. That's why she's the best big sister. I wouldn't trade her for any other person in the world.
Teddy gave me a chuckle. "Calm down. If you want to see it, it's under my bed. All the cassettes have to be there," she told me. "Okay I have to go now. Good luck Charlie."
"Bye Teddy," I said and then hung up the phone.
I quickly walked upstairs afterwards. I had to see this video diary. I need all the help I can get. I need August to like me more than just a friend.
When I finally reached Teddy's room, I checked under her bed. There was a box filled with old cassettes. I pulled it out and started digging in. One said, How to keep from getting in trouble from Mom and Dad, and another read, How to survive high school. After several cassettes, I found one at the very bottom at the box that read, Boy Issues.
I grabbed it and smiled. This would help me for sure. I needed so much help with guys. Let's face it. When it comes to boys, I suck. I can't even talk to one without stuttering. Talking to boys just isn't my thing.
Thank you Teddy!
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