3 Months Girlfriend
Chapter 28: Hiding

Bren doesn't know what he's doing here. Being stuck in a woman's closet is not cool at all. He peeked in the small crack of Elle's closet. Elle and Yellena are arguing. Bren breathed out slowly. How long should he hide? This cupboard is too small for the tall. Clothes hanging in the closet make it even less space for both breathing and moving.

Can Bren see Elle seems to be getting upset. The girl ruffled her waist in front of Yellena. "You're just here to ask that? If he is, just go. I'm trying to get some rest" he kicked it out.

Yellena ignored Elle's firm expulsion. He walked into Elle's room. "I want to get my jacket that you borrowed a few days ago" he said as he walked closer to Elle's wardrobe. Bren's place is now hiding like a cat.

Bren's eyes are breaking. He covered his mouth with his palm and held his breath. He took a step back until his back touched the back wall of the closet.

Lothawat! Yellena's getting closer! If Bren gets caught hiding in here, then his pride will drop. It's really embarrassing.

Damnit damnit! What's he supposed to do? It's all because of Tyler. If Tyler doesn't accuse him of breaking up with Elle because he hasn't been together for a long time, then he can't possibly infiltrate Elle's room. And now silly hiding in the closet.

Bren tried to think fast. However, her brain grew empty as Yellena's footsteps drew closer.

"Don't panic, Bren! Don't panic! Think on!" he murmured in the heart.

"I threw it away!" I heard Elle screaming from outside the closet. The sound of Yellena's footsteps stopped.

"What?" Yellena yelled back, "you threw it away? You know that's my favorite jacket!"

"I'm sorry. Yesterday after school I accidentally ripped him from a fall. So to hide my mistake, I threw it away. I'm sorry, Yellena. I'll replace it." Elle pleads.

"alright. I'll forgive you. However, in exchange I also have to throw away one of your precious clothes so that we break even" said Yellena. Yellena's footsteps crept back towards Elle's wardrobe.

Bren can see from behind the closet how Elle ran across Yellena. The girl spread both her hands. Prevent Yellena from closing in on Bren's hideout. Yellena's face seemed increasingly upset as Elle blocked her.

"I'll replace it. Please...."

"Surge! I won't be satisfied until I do the same to your clothes!"

Yellena pushed Elle aside so as not to block her path. Along with that, Elle shouted out loud, "Mom! Mama! Mama! Yellena wants to throw away my clothes!"

Yellena grunted in annoyance. He stared hard at Elle. "Stop reporting, boy!" annoyed. He then returned closer to the cupboard that was one step away from his reach.

Bren held his breath again. Hoping that she held her breath, Yellena would not know that there was anyone in this closet. As Yellena's hand touched the doorknob, Elle pulled Yellena's shoulder while yelling back, "Mom! Helpme! Yellena's trying to throw my shirt off! Mama! Tol—"

"Stop fighting. Yellen! Grown up a little and stop bothering your sister!" There was the voice of the middle-aged woman Bren thought was the mother of Elle and Yellena.

"He first threw away my clothes," Yellena bersamman with the sound of footsteps away from the direction of the closet.

Bren came back closer to the cupboard to see more clearly outside. Elle is seen coming closer to her sister and mother near the door. "I've apologized to Yellena, Mom. I accidentally broke it and I ended up having to throw the jacket away" Elle said in a voice that sounded very sorry. However, Bren knew, it was just a made-up act to win her mother's heart.

Elle's mother seemed to be breathing out tired. "Yellena go back to your room or go back to your apartment. Stop bothering your sister. He has to go to school tomorrow morning."

"But, Mom. Jacketku—"

"You can buy a new jacket. You've been working. While your sister is still in school. You should be more understanding."

"Mom! Am I your real son? I've been suspicious for a long time if it turns out I'm just a foster kid." Yellena looked at her mother annoyed while folding both her hands on her chest.

Yellena rubbed her shoulders. "I think you're my stepmother!" his yell.

"Whatever you say, Yellena. The important thing is not to disturb your sister. It's too late at night. I don't want any commotion in my house, or I'll drive you." The sound of screaming replies from Elle and Yellena's mother was getting smaller.

Yellena stared sinisterly at Elle who immediately slammed the door in front of her face. Before grinding the door, Elle stuck out a mocking tongue towards Yellena.

After closing the door, Elle put her ear to the door. As Bren felt that he was now safe, he came out and walked slowly closer towards Elle. Then he whispered in Elle's ear, "what are you listening to?"

Elle tiptoed in shock and twisted her body quickly. To make him lose balance and stumble backwards until his back hit the closed door leaf. "What are you doing? Yellena could still be in front of my room" she whispered.

"Is he still ahead?" ask Bren who immediately felt anxious.

Elle shook her head. "No. I think he's gone" he said in a whisper.

"Then, why are you still whispering until now?" Bren was also still whispering.

"Just in case. Yellena is the most unpredictable creature."

Bren's laughter broke. Somehow he was amused by the fight between Elle and Yellena.

Elle frowned. "Why are you laughing?" His voice is back to normal now.

"none. Just seeing you fight with Yellena really comforts me. Maybe because I don't have any brothers at all. So, no one's asking me to fight."

Elle puffed her cheeks. Nose wrinkled. "He sucks. You can adopt him as your brother. Gratis.  I don't need it."

"really? But, I think I'd rather adopt you than your brother." Bren slipped Elle's hair behind her ear. He brought his face closer to Elle's. From this close distance Bren can smell the strawberry smell of Elle's hair. A sweet smell that is perfect for a cute Elle. "Because Yellena's gone, doesn't that mean we're free now?"

"Be-bas?" Elle stammering. His face was perfectly red.

Seeing Elle's reaction made Bren's soft laugh come off. "What are you thinking, honey?"

"I-I didn't think of anything!" Elle pushed Bren's chest away from her. He then walked past Bren. Keep your distance from that guy.

Bren twisted his body and was about to approach Elle. However, his footsteps came to a halt as he felt the phone in his pants pocket vibrate. Sara's name is on there. Bren immediately picked him up.

"Hey! You're not coming here? We've all gathered. You were so long. You said earlier, your business won't be long." From across the phone Sara's voice sounded against a loud background of music. Bren plans to party with his friends at Sara's house as usual.

"I'll be there soon. Wait me. Don't disperse before I come" Bren said. He immediately turned off his phone.

"Who?" asked Elle who had been observing Bren since.

"Just a friend. I have to leave now," he replied after a quick peek at Elle's lips. Bren immediately went through Elle's bedroom window. Like when he came in.

Elle's breath was in the air. He closed his window after Bren's departure. What did that guy do with his friends this late? Elle hasn't even got a chance to say goodbye, but Bren's gone first.