Changing Bobby novel Chapter 8

"I'm s-sorry".

"Its okay, you're okay".

We stayed like that for about an hour just sitting there, i closed my eyes. The cooling breeze dancing against our face, Ashton's hands safely around me. I felt protected I think I was falling for him, and fast.

"Ready?". I heard him ask.

I open my eyes to see that the sun was setting.

"Yea". I said, he got up and pulled me up with him, we walk back to the field for our bags and went to his car. We pulled out of school.

"So what are you doing when you reach home"?. he ask

"Nothing". I said not looking at him.

"Want to come to my house?".

"No".

"Oh come on".

"No".

"Why not?".

"Nothing".

"Fine then".

The car went silent, he pulled in my drive way, my grandparent's car was there. They must have gotten off work early today. I turn to Ashton.

"Bye bobby I'll pick you up tomorrow".

I huff. "bye".

He chuckled. I walked into the living room and saw my grandparents, I went and sat between them.

"Hey honey, how was school today?". grandma ask.

"It was okay, I'm getting use to it".

"What about your friend?". grandpa ask.

"Oh, its Ashton, Cindy's grandson, he's okay". I shrug.

"Oh I'm glad you have a friend, someone to talk to". she pulled me closer to her and I rested my head on her shoulder.

After dinner, I went up to my room and took a shower, I crawled into bed. I look up at the ceiling and as many things as possible rush through my mind. Ashton's girlfriend, I'm getting better at controlling myself, that place on the hill, Ashton playing football. My eyes close slowly an I drift off to sleep.

I woke up the next day and got ready to pick up Bobby. I went downstairs and grab my bag and sat at the table, my grandma brought my breakfast to me. My mom and dad were at the table but they were busy with work, I didn't bother saying anything to them because I knew I won't get their attention. I told my grandma bye and went out to my car. I drove down the block and parked in front of Bobby's house. I blew my work and minutes after he came out. He came in and smile at me, I did the same and ran my eyes over his body. I stop at his arms, they were red lines going up and down his arms like he dig his fingers in his skin.

"Bobby you okay?". I ask concern.

"yea, fine". he replied not meeting my eyes.