Philophobic novel Chapter 10

My mood got disturbed by a very annoying nuisance. Who else other than Josh. He was behind me and called for me to wait for him. "Hey."

"Mm, hi."

"What are you doing here?"

"I was just taking a walk to clear my mind."

"I was just about to take a stroll too. Mind if I join?"

"Um sure." We walked together. I didn't even realise I was in his neighborhood now. Which explains why I met with him.

"You seem kinda stressed. Wanna talk about it?"

"Nah, it's nothing."

"Well okay. Just know I'm always free if you wanna talk. Okay?"

"Yeah, thanks." We got to a park and decided to sit there for a little while. Peace and quiet is very satisfying. I can't believe I haven't tried it until now. I'm surprised I'm with Josh and not annoyed right now. He seems calm today. Maybe he finally accepted that I'm never gonna accept him.

We sat there in comfortable silence until it turned dark. "It's getting really late now. Let me walk you home." He suggested.

"What time is it? I left my phone at home."

"It's 8 now."

"Already?"

"Yeah. Let's go." He took my hand then helped me up. He walked me home. I can't believe I actually felt comfortable with him today. It's pretty surprising. "So, I see you've been hanging out with the new guy a lot."

"You're spying on me?" I glared at him.

"No, of course not. It's just something you can't miss. Everyone sees that."

"Well I'm not dating him if that's what you're thinking."

"Okay. So he's your friend?"

"Yeah."

"I thought you said you don't want any friends. What happened?"

"I don't know."

"You don't know?"

"Yeah. I don't know. Plus he buys me a lot of stuff."

"I can buy you stuff too."

"Ugh, I knew this would happen."

"I'm sorry. It just came out."

"Whatever. You can go back, I'll walk the rest of the way home by myself."

"No, please. I'm sorry. Just let me walk you home, it's not safe on your own."

"But you'll be alone when you go home."

"It's different for me. Don't worry, I won't try anything."

"Fine." He smiled. Not after long we got to my house.

"Um thanks for walking me home."

"No problem. Thanks for letting me chill with you at the park."

"Mhm. I'll get going then." Before I could walk towards the door he stopped me.

"Wait, can I at least get a hug?" I signed then opened my arms for him. He pulled me into his big arms. His hands went to my butt. "Can I have you tomorrow?" He whispered into my ear.

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