The Bad Boy Effect
Love
Harry's Point of View
Sitting in front of my parents and Ada's parents is probably the worst experience of my life. Not only is it embarrassing but my parents are still fighting; bringing on more tension in the room. All I want to know is if Ada and I are going to be able to see each other anymore. Obviously they know we've had sex. I'm sure my mum knows I have but Ada's parents have to be clueless.
I crossed my arms and rest my chin in my elbow. I want to look at Ada but I can't bring myself to do it. Out of the corner of my eye I can tell she's not looking at me either. The room is way too bright and it smells like window soap. Ada's mum always cleans when she's worried--that's what Liam has said at least. It's cleaner than I've ever seen it.
Finally they came out of their little huddle and looked at us with their arms crossed. I'm pretty sure all of their eyes were on me except for Ada's mum who glared at her. Again, I wanted to move my eyes away but that would make things worse. I've never been so terrified.
My mum opened her mouth a few times but nothing came out. This is probably awkward for them too. They won't be the one's getting in trouble though.
"Okay, I'm sixteen, Harry's seventeen." What the hell is Ada thinking? "Both of our families have always wanted us to be together so it was bound to happen; right?" She leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms again. "Don't try to tell me you guys didn't have sex before you got married."
She's thinking of marriage? No dumb ass, she's giving an example.
"Addison Elizabeth!" her dad barked at her. I've never seen him angry....ever. He's always very relaxed and the 'whatever' kinda guy.
"What? Tell me you didn't and I'll shut up." She moved her eyes around to each adult and the awkwardness made a total 180. "That's what I thought."
Ada stood up angrily--most likely from embarrassment--and walked out the door with her boots, short shorts, and zip-up excluding any other garment underneath. The door slammed but I kept my mouth shut. I never dreamed of Ada speaking to her parents like that. Never in my wildest dreams.
Alyssa's Point of View
Screw this. Screw everyone. I finally get to be with Harry and it's ruined from my parents; our parents. And now that I pulled my little stunt by yelling at all of them I'll be grounded for more time. As long as I can continue to work the concerts I'll be fine. Harry and I go to school together so I'll still get to see him and we know how to sneak around. If I want to see him I will.
Unfortunately it's freakin' cold outside but the last thing I want to do is go back. It probably wouldn't be as cold if I was wearing pants and a light hoodie but I'm wearing my boxer pj shorts and nothing underneath this zip-up. If only the weather liked my body as much as Harry.
I sat on the swing Oakley used to push me on everyday after school. Ahh, those were the days. No boys, no drama, no bad girl status. Things were great. Now I've smoked weed, drove drunk, robbed a store, had sex with two guys, fallen in love, and, well, the list goes on. All at sixteen; what a rebel. I laughed to myself and began swinging lightly.
My feet dangled and I let loose of all of my thoughts. It's me and the swing. I pushed myself high until I could only see the grey sky. My hair fell out of it's bun as I pulled the band tightly. Freedom feels good. If only this swing could be on another planet.
"Hey." Whoever's voice I heard scared the shit out of me. My face eating the gravel wasn't planned.
"Oh, hi Luke."
"You okay?"
"Uh, yeah." What's he doing here? This is so awkward.
"I was just walking Toto and saw you swinging. I remember all of us hanging out here when we were young." I laughed,
"You named your dog after the dog from Wizard of Oz?" He chuckled,
"So what?"
"Nothing, it's just funny."
"If you're okay I'll keep walking." He smiled and turned around.
"Hey, Luke? Can I walk with you?" I really need to just hang out with someone other than the people I normally surround myself with. My house is on the way anyway; I have to go home at some point.
"Sure."
I walked with Luke down the long path I sometimes run on and I realized how much Luke and I have in common. He's a really nice guy, fairly innocent himself, and he's not a dick. Hmm, would've been nice to know last summer. The wind was picking up and like usual it began sprinkling.
"I may have to run the rest of the way." I pulled my hood up and took off my Uggs.
"My car's right there, I can drive you."
"No, it's okay. I need my work out for the day."
He laughed at me and didn't argue. This afternoon didn't turn out so bad after all.
I walked in to find my mom and dad eating with Liam. I'm not in the mood for this right now.
"Ada, don't you dare run up those stairs."
"Can I at least change my clothes? I'm soaked."
"Fine, but get right back down here."
I threw on some new underwear and sweats. I had to search for a bra since mine from last night is lost somewhere in Harry's closet and grabbed a t-shirt. Before I walked down the stairs I grasped onto the railing and listened. When I could only hear silverware against plates I continued on.
"What were you thinking Ada?" I think my mom is on the verge of crying. Seriously, grow a pair.
I looked at Liam to find him holding his breath--trying not to laugh.
"I was thinking that I like Harry and he likes me. It isn't that big of a deal." I tried to continue telling myself that as I devoured my steak. It is a big deal but it's a big deal in a good way.
"It is a big deal god dammit!" I quickly fixed my eyes on my dad. I've never heard him so....so heart broken. "I know it's Harry but you're still my little girl Ada."
Now my eyes are hurting. His words aren't going to stop me from having sex with Harry but it does make me feel awful. He wasn't even eating his potatoes. He loves potatoes.
"Dad, I know I'm sixteen and that really isn't that old. I can't make certain decision and you and mom are normally right. But we were safe," not exactly, "and I love him."
I just said I love Harry. Do I really mean that or am I trying to squeeze myself out of this mess? I still haven't read that letter he gave me. Maybe it's because I'm scared I may feel that way.
"You don't know what lo--"
"Bullshit mom." Liam finally let out a laugh while mom and dad gasped. "You and dad loved each other when you met at 14. Unless of course you were lying to me."
I eyed her until she looked away. I'm right, finally.
"You're grounded for two weeks young lady."
"That's not fair mom!"
"It's not because of you and Harry having..."
Liam laughed again as my mom couldn't say it. I kicked him under the table and giggled with him. I shouldn't be but I'd be laughing if it was him.
"It's for sneaking out and not coming home. I don't know what's going on with you lately Ada."
My dad finished his schpeel while I continued eating. It's actually really delicious tonight. Usually when they're pissed we order pizza or have leftovers. Maybe he feels bad for embarrassing Harry and I earlier today.
"Okay Ada?"
"Yep. Won't happen again."
Liam and I cleaned the table and he gave me a hard time about the whole thing. He gave me another lecture on how I should've listened to him and how he's always right but spraying him with water got him to shut up.
I plopped on my bed after showering and picked up Harry's note. I won't have my phone and I'll be stuck in my room for two weeks (besides work and the concerts--thank god) so it'll be sitting here waiting for me.
This sucks so much but there are only two options: burn it or see what Harry has to say. Here goes nothing. I opened it slowly and--
Oh my god.
Sitting in front of my parents and Ada's parents is probably the worst experience of my life. Not only is it embarrassing but my parents are still fighting; bringing on more tension in the room. All I want to know is if Ada and I are going to be able to see each other anymore. Obviously they know we've had sex. I'm sure my mum knows I have but Ada's parents have to be clueless.
I crossed my arms and rest my chin in my elbow. I want to look at Ada but I can't bring myself to do it. Out of the corner of my eye I can tell she's not looking at me either. The room is way too bright and it smells like window soap. Ada's mum always cleans when she's worried--that's what Liam has said at least. It's cleaner than I've ever seen it.
Finally they came out of their little huddle and looked at us with their arms crossed. I'm pretty sure all of their eyes were on me except for Ada's mum who glared at her. Again, I wanted to move my eyes away but that would make things worse. I've never been so terrified.
My mum opened her mouth a few times but nothing came out. This is probably awkward for them too. They won't be the one's getting in trouble though.
"Okay, I'm sixteen, Harry's seventeen." What the hell is Ada thinking? "Both of our families have always wanted us to be together so it was bound to happen; right?" She leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms again. "Don't try to tell me you guys didn't have sex before you got married."
She's thinking of marriage? No dumb ass, she's giving an example.
"Addison Elizabeth!" her dad barked at her. I've never seen him angry....ever. He's always very relaxed and the 'whatever' kinda guy.
"What? Tell me you didn't and I'll shut up." She moved her eyes around to each adult and the awkwardness made a total 180. "That's what I thought."
Ada stood up angrily--most likely from embarrassment--and walked out the door with her boots, short shorts, and zip-up excluding any other garment underneath. The door slammed but I kept my mouth shut. I never dreamed of Ada speaking to her parents like that. Never in my wildest dreams.
Alyssa's Point of View
Screw this. Screw everyone. I finally get to be with Harry and it's ruined from my parents; our parents. And now that I pulled my little stunt by yelling at all of them I'll be grounded for more time. As long as I can continue to work the concerts I'll be fine. Harry and I go to school together so I'll still get to see him and we know how to sneak around. If I want to see him I will.
Unfortunately it's freakin' cold outside but the last thing I want to do is go back. It probably wouldn't be as cold if I was wearing pants and a light hoodie but I'm wearing my boxer pj shorts and nothing underneath this zip-up. If only the weather liked my body as much as Harry.
I sat on the swing Oakley used to push me on everyday after school. Ahh, those were the days. No boys, no drama, no bad girl status. Things were great. Now I've smoked weed, drove drunk, robbed a store, had sex with two guys, fallen in love, and, well, the list goes on. All at sixteen; what a rebel. I laughed to myself and began swinging lightly.
My feet dangled and I let loose of all of my thoughts. It's me and the swing. I pushed myself high until I could only see the grey sky. My hair fell out of it's bun as I pulled the band tightly. Freedom feels good. If only this swing could be on another planet.
"Hey." Whoever's voice I heard scared the shit out of me. My face eating the gravel wasn't planned.
"Oh, hi Luke."
"You okay?"
"Uh, yeah." What's he doing here? This is so awkward.
"I was just walking Toto and saw you swinging. I remember all of us hanging out here when we were young." I laughed,
"You named your dog after the dog from Wizard of Oz?" He chuckled,
"So what?"
"Nothing, it's just funny."
"If you're okay I'll keep walking." He smiled and turned around.
"Hey, Luke? Can I walk with you?" I really need to just hang out with someone other than the people I normally surround myself with. My house is on the way anyway; I have to go home at some point.
"Sure."
I walked with Luke down the long path I sometimes run on and I realized how much Luke and I have in common. He's a really nice guy, fairly innocent himself, and he's not a dick. Hmm, would've been nice to know last summer. The wind was picking up and like usual it began sprinkling.
"I may have to run the rest of the way." I pulled my hood up and took off my Uggs.
"My car's right there, I can drive you."
"No, it's okay. I need my work out for the day."
He laughed at me and didn't argue. This afternoon didn't turn out so bad after all.
I walked in to find my mom and dad eating with Liam. I'm not in the mood for this right now.
"Ada, don't you dare run up those stairs."
"Can I at least change my clothes? I'm soaked."
"Fine, but get right back down here."
I threw on some new underwear and sweats. I had to search for a bra since mine from last night is lost somewhere in Harry's closet and grabbed a t-shirt. Before I walked down the stairs I grasped onto the railing and listened. When I could only hear silverware against plates I continued on.
"What were you thinking Ada?" I think my mom is on the verge of crying. Seriously, grow a pair.
I looked at Liam to find him holding his breath--trying not to laugh.
"I was thinking that I like Harry and he likes me. It isn't that big of a deal." I tried to continue telling myself that as I devoured my steak. It is a big deal but it's a big deal in a good way.
"It is a big deal god dammit!" I quickly fixed my eyes on my dad. I've never heard him so....so heart broken. "I know it's Harry but you're still my little girl Ada."
Now my eyes are hurting. His words aren't going to stop me from having sex with Harry but it does make me feel awful. He wasn't even eating his potatoes. He loves potatoes.
"Dad, I know I'm sixteen and that really isn't that old. I can't make certain decision and you and mom are normally right. But we were safe," not exactly, "and I love him."
I just said I love Harry. Do I really mean that or am I trying to squeeze myself out of this mess? I still haven't read that letter he gave me. Maybe it's because I'm scared I may feel that way.
"You don't know what lo--"
"Bullshit mom." Liam finally let out a laugh while mom and dad gasped. "You and dad loved each other when you met at 14. Unless of course you were lying to me."
I eyed her until she looked away. I'm right, finally.
"You're grounded for two weeks young lady."
"That's not fair mom!"
"It's not because of you and Harry having..."
Liam laughed again as my mom couldn't say it. I kicked him under the table and giggled with him. I shouldn't be but I'd be laughing if it was him.
"It's for sneaking out and not coming home. I don't know what's going on with you lately Ada."
My dad finished his schpeel while I continued eating. It's actually really delicious tonight. Usually when they're pissed we order pizza or have leftovers. Maybe he feels bad for embarrassing Harry and I earlier today.
"Okay Ada?"
"Yep. Won't happen again."
Liam and I cleaned the table and he gave me a hard time about the whole thing. He gave me another lecture on how I should've listened to him and how he's always right but spraying him with water got him to shut up.
I plopped on my bed after showering and picked up Harry's note. I won't have my phone and I'll be stuck in my room for two weeks (besides work and the concerts--thank god) so it'll be sitting here waiting for me.
This sucks so much but there are only two options: burn it or see what Harry has to say. Here goes nothing. I opened it slowly and--
Oh my god.
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