Chapter 10
'Look I am going to go talk to Chad you guys have fun today. I'll talk to you later Teresa' Whitney said getting up and leaving the table.
'Bye Whitney' Ethan and Teresa said at the same time.
Whitney walked over to Chad.
'Do you know what's up with Ethan?' she asked.
'No but he's definitely acting weird. He was starting to talk like Teresa before'
'What do you mean?'
'He was saying that he was meant to be with the chick he's in love with and that she will be in love with him. When I told him that he was starting to sound like Teresa, he sounded quiet interested.' He stopped and thought about it, 'you don't think that Ethan could be in love with Teresa do you?'
Whitney looked up shocked then looked over at to where Ethan and Teresa were sitting. She noticed that Ethan was very attentive to Teresa and he had a huge smile over his face. Then she remembered his response to Teresa's knock back when he offered help.
'Chad I think you need to talk to Ethan. It is a definitely possibility. He looked really dejected when Teresa knocked him back before.'
'Ethan asked Teresa out?'
'No Teresa made up that we had to do an essay for English to disguise that we were talking about Ethan and he looked heartbroken.'
'What I don't get is why he would tell us that he was in love with someone else when its Teresa.'
'Maybe because we are Teresa's closest friends, and we would tell her.' Whitney stated.
'That would explain it. He is convinced that Teresa only likes him as a best friend.' Chad agreed. Whitney took a few minutes to let everything sink in.
'I just thought of something. I have to go talk to Miguel' she kissed Chad goodbye then raced out of the café.
'So what do you want to do first?' Teresa asked. They had been sitting in the booth talking about pretty everything and as much as she liked it being this close to Ethan without being able to do anything was starting to kill her.
'How about we go back to the beach for a swim and then roller blading' he suggested.
'Okay but we have to go home and change clothes because it is starting to heat up outside.'
'Okay lets leave then' they got up and said goodbye to Chad who gave Ethan a smile and a little nudge that completely confused him and they made their way to their houses to get changed.
They went to the mansion and Teresa waited downstairs while Ethan changed. While waiting Ivy, who had obviously just woken up, walked in.
'Teresa what on earth are you doing here this early?'
'Good morning Mrs. Crane, I am waiting for Ethan. I told him that we could do whatever he wants to do today. Just trying to get him out of the house.'
'You are such a good friend to him. Why don't you take the next week off and concentrate on getting Ethan back to his usual self.'
'No Mrs. Crane, I couldn't do that. I would have so much to do when I came back and I kind of need the money for college' she protested.
'Nonsense Teresa, I did the job before you started it I can handle it for a week and I can still pay you, you are just switching your services from me to Ethan'
'Oh thank you Mrs. Crane. Ethan will be back to his normal self in no time'
At that moment Ethan came back downstairs.
'Good Morning Mother, what on earth got you up this early on a Saturday?'
'Well I have to get a head start on my work since Teresa is taking the week off.'
Ethan was confused. 'Teresa you didn't tell me you were going on a trip'
'She isn't' Ivy replied before Teresa could. 'She is going to cheer you up and get you back to your normal self for the next week. Now I understand that you are going out today so goodbye. I need coffee.' Ivy walked out of the room.
'Wow so you are going to be devoting all your attention to me for the next week.' Ethan said smiling devilishly.
'Yup and I am getting paid to do it' she replied trying to wipe the smile off his face, but it worked a little too well.
Ethan froze at Teresa's comment. She was only hanging out with him because his mother was paying her.
'Um I'm not feeling well. Can I take a rain check on today' he said while backing up the stairs.
Teresa after seeing his reaction realized he had taken it the wrong way quickly stepped in front of him to block his path.
'Ethan, what's with the sudden change of heart? You were so excited a second ago'
'Yeah well things change' he said coldly. And went to move past her but she blocked his path once again.
'Ethan is this about what I just said? Because if it is you completely took it the wrong way'
'How should I have taken it then Teresa? You made it sound like you were being paid to spend time with me.' He said rather harshly.
'Ethan your mother offered me the week off so I could help you get back to your normal self. I thanked her for the offer but said I couldn't do it because I need the money for when I go to college. She then told me that she would still pay me my normal pay, because I was switching my services from her to you. So you see I get paid to do something that I love to do, kick back and relax with my best friend. I am sorry that the way I said it hurt you, but that was not how I meant it to come out. I'm sorry'
Ethan felt terrible he should have known Teresa would never do something like that to him. She was his best friend.
'No Teresa I am sorry. I should never have thought that you would do that to me. I guess I have to work on my trust issues. I am just a little edgy lately.'
'It's alright' she said giving him a hug, 'We'll just add it to list of things you have to work through this week'
Ethan loved the feelings going through him when she hugged him. She a few steps higher so they were the same height. He loved how she fit in his arms so perfectly and wished that she would be there forever.
Pulling back slightly he spoke 'how about we go to the beach?'
'Sounds like a plan but I still have to stop at home'
'Alright lets leave'
They both headed out the door

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