I can't even be mad about that

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It was silent and I hated it. Neither Lila nor Chandler were saying a word. After mom invited Lila in, she obviously saw Chandler. Cyrus and Chandler were too busy talking to realize what was happening. Mom looked between me and Lila and then back at Chandler, before she told Cyrus to get upstairs. I thanked her silently and now Lila, Chandler and I were in my room, literally doing nothing.

Chandler was looking at me and Lila was doing the same. I groaned and sat down on my bed. They shot each other a glance and Chandler sat down on my desk chair as Lila occupied the bean bag.

"I wasn't ignoring you, Lila. I forgot my phone- somewhere and only got it back now." I said, showing her the phone that was resting on my nightstand. I put it in the charger eventually.
"Okay, I get it. I have other questions now. Like what the heck is Chandler Hawkes doing in your house. Last time I checked he didn't want to bother you anymore." She said, eyeing Chandler.

"I-"
"You told her I didn't want to bother you anymore?" He chuckled as Lila gasped. We shot a confused look her way and she blushed.
"I'm sorry, I never heard him speak before." She apologized and I almost laughed out loud.

"It's hard to explain. I-" I cut myself off, looking at Chandler for help and he nodded. I had no idea how to explain it and I also didn't know how much he wanted her to know.
"Allie and I are friends. We met at the mall and then Archer gave me her number and we started talking." He explained and I was happy with his version. I wished it was like that though.

"But why didn't you tell me?" Lila looked at me and I shrugged.
"I didn't think it was that important." I said and she gaped at me.
"Not important? We thought he wanted to kill you." She said.

"What is it with everyone thinking I'm a murderer? Could you explain that?" Chandler asked enraged. Lila's eyes widened when she realized what she said and she looked at me for help.
"I told you there were rumors about you, Chandler." I told him and his intense eyes met mine.

"Tell me all of them." He ordered and I shook my head.
"Those are just rumors." I didn't want to tell him.
"Allie-"

"Well for example that you sleep on a pea every night, because you want to be like that princess." Lila interrupted him and I shot her a look. She shrugged.
"What?" Chandler asked with a frown.
"Most people know that's not true though." She told him.

"I'm glad." He shook his head, before gesturing her to tell him more.
"Well, you don't dress yourself, you have maids for that." She said. Chandler chuckled at that one and shook his head.

"Not true."
"Figured." She said and looked at me. I know what she was asking me and I shook my head. There was only one big rumor that made us afraid of him in the first place and I didn't want to tell him that. But Chandler noticed the look on my face and stood up.

"What is it?" He asked Lila and she was about to open her mouth when I interrupted her.
"Lila!" I hissed and both heads shot towards me.
"He deserves to know! It's the reason why-"
"Stop talking." I said and she rolled her eyes, before shooting Chandler an apologetic look.

"Tell me, Allie." Chandler turned to me as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"It's irrelevant, Chandler." I told him.
"She said I deserved to know. Why don't you think so?" He asked as he stepped closer.

"Because it's a stupid one." I know now that all those rumors about him are ridiculous.
"Then it shouldn't be such a big of a deal for you to tell me." He said, towering over me as he stood only an inch away from me.
"Chandler, don't do that." I sighed and his face softened.

He was about to say something when we heard a noise and looked over at Lila, who has helped herself with a package of my chips. She was acting as if she was watching a movie and I rolled my eyes. Chandler sat down next to me and lifted my chin, so I was looking into his eyes.

"Tell me, Allie. I won't be mad." He assured me and I closed my eyes, before nodding. He let go of my chin and waited patiently.
"Well, some people say that you killed your mom and forced your dad to cover for you." I couldn't look into his eyes when I said it.

It was silent for a few minutes and I couldn't bear it anymore. I looked back at Chandler, who was now looking on the ground. He clenched and unclenched his jaw along with his fists. I wanted to tell him that it was just a stupid rumor, but he looked a little too angry right now.

"That's what they say?" He asked after a few more minutes.
"Yes. But it's just a stupid rumor, Chandler." I shrugged and saw him nod.
"But you believed it." He turned his head to me.

"I mean, I didn't know you back then. You noticed how scared I was." I excused and Chandler shook his head.
"I can't even be mad about that." He stood up and neared the door.

"Wait, where are you going?" I asked as I stood up and followed him.
"Home. Your friend had plans anyways." He looked at Lila, who stood up and neared us.
"Yes, but you can come too. It will be fun. I have a pool." She offered and Chandler chuckled.

"Me too." I shot him a look at his rude answer and he cleared his throat.
"I mean, why would you even want me there?" He asked her and Lila shrugged.
"You seem like a fun person. And I doubt Allie would have fun without you." She pushed me with her elbow and I rolled my eyes, but blushed. It was kind of true.

"Of course, Chandler." I gave him a duh look after he looked at me as if silently asking if it was okay if he came. Why wouldn't it be okay? He was going to be my friend soon, so the sooner he meets my best friends, the better.

"Well, I guess I can come. But I don't have swimming trunks." He said and Lila shrugged.
"There's still time to get it from your house. They'll be at my house at five. I should probably go and prepare the rooms." She remembered suddenly. I looked at the clock and it said it was already passed two.

"We'll be there. See you then." I hugged her and she shook Chandler's hand. He smiled at her and we watched her leave.

"So." I said and looked at him after she left.
"So." He answered.

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