Mom's still in the hospital, but she's doing better. As I was sitting up there, I felt inspired so I jotted some stuff in a notebook and figured I'd update. Here's chapter 10!
After Dewey had dropped of the members of the band at their houses, Freddy had rushed up to his room. He flopped onto his bed, thinking.
Why did Summer and I get into a fight? Especially on a day as important as today. I'm such a dumb ass! I've got to learn to control my temper.
He let out a huge sigh, now thinking of Summer. Not only was he confused about the fight, she herself had him confused.
There's no doubt about it, she can definitely get on my nerves. But the whole tutoring thing just wasn't plain torture. Which, by the way, is not what I expected at all. I just saw a different side to her. Something that wasn't there before. Now I see that we can get along if we want. I was getting to the point of actually being happy when she had to come over. And her smile...
He shook his head, trying to get rid of the thought. But as much as he wanted to, he couldn't deny it.
Her smile's beautiful... she's beautiful.
Thinking of her smile made him smile, too. Slowly but surely, he realized her smile wasn't the only thing about her he had come to like.
Her hair's beautiful also. Raven looking, all black and shiny. Not to mention the fact that it smells amazing, too. I wonder what it'd be like to run my fingers through it.
Without even realizing it, his grin spread even wider.
Then there's the way her nose crinkles when she's really concentrating on something. Like when she was trying to find the answer to that science question the other day. It's a really cute quality.
He then let out another huge sigh and shook his head again. But this time he wasn't trying to get rid of his thoughts. He was facing the truth.
I might as well admit it. I have feelings for Summer. I don't know how it happened, but it did. I guess the only question now is, what do I do about it? Do I ignore it? Do I tell her how I feel? I could. But would she feel the same way?
He scoffed out loud.
That was about the dumbest question I've ever heard. Or should that be the dumbest question I've ever thought? Whatever...the answer's no. She wouldn't feel the same way. She hates me. I know this, she knows this... hell, by now the whole world knows it! But I'm not the type of person who can just keep things inside. I've got to tell her somehow, whether she hates me or not. Maybe she'll forgive me eventually and possibly realize she likes me, too. Apologizing would be a good start. It might make her less mad. At the same time, I feel like I should do something more. I went way too far. Only apologizing won't help. But what could I do?
His train of thought got off track when the phone rang. He rushed to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Hey, dude! What's up?" It was Zack.
"Not much. Just thinking."
"About what?", his friend inquired.
"How I ruined things today.", Freddy halfway lied. "I'm sorry about that."
"Yeah, it's a little disappointing but I can't say I blame you. Summer is such a suck-up. She'd get on anyone's nerves."
Freddy felt himself getting angry, but also found himself controlling his temper. That was what had gotten him in trouble in the first place. Besides, if he defended Summer, Zack would know something was up and he didn't want anyone knowing about his crush. Not yet, anyway.
"Tell me about it. Well, I hate the way things worked out and want to apologize. I should go now, though. It's almost time for dinner. Sorry we couldn't have talked longer." Freddy told him.
"Hey, man it's okay. I should probably be going too. Talk to you tomorrow. Bye."
They hung up, and Freddy took his place on the bed again, staring up at the ceiling.
What could I do to show Summer how I feel?
Suddenly, it came to him.
Isn't it obvious? I could get her a present. I don't know what just yet. All I know is it has to be something special. I can go to the mall tomorrow afternoon and look around for something. When I give her the present and apologize, maybe, just maybe, she'll forgive me. I hope...
That's all for chapter 10, guys! It was a tad bit longer. I hope you all liked it. Getting pretty interesting now, huh? Read and review please!
