awkward hellos across the room 𝜗𝜚⋆₊˚
: nerd ! Ellie Williams x popular ! reader PT. 2
hi guys!! i did NOT expect all the love for my first chapter, but thank y'all so sosmsosomuch!!! i really hope y'all like this one, i have a really rough outline for how i want this story to play out..
ALSO THIS IS SUPER LONG LIKE ALMOST 2000 WORDS??? dude i didn't even write that much for my ap class. i hope y'all like this!!!
Includes !! a more stereotypical way of school like imagine 2000s movies iykwim, awkward nerd ellie hehe, popular reader, yayayay
CHAPTERS (please read the disclaimer!)
“What the hell did I just do?!” Ellie was a mess in her room, lying face flat on her bed as she let out a scream of exasperation. She had your number now — which is super shocking knowing she couldn’t speak straight the entire time — but now she actually had to talk to you. Studying was ok, she had an idea of what to say since they were all science related. Hanging out as friends? Actually socializing with you? She was dying at all the different possibilities of it going bad.
“Ellie cmon, it’s not that bad.” Dina was on the other end of the phone, her frustration growing slightly. Not because Ellie was complaining, but because she had such low self confidence. “Me and Dina will be there, it’ll be fine!” Jesse’s voice chimed in, him and Dina giggling. “It could be like a double date!” Dina suggested and Ellie groaned again. “Guys- I can’t do this dude, this is gonna go so bad-! I can’t even talk to her without stuttering. When we were leaving that library, I was so awkward that even the librarians were eyeing me.”
“Look El, we’ll be there. You’ll be fine. Just- be yourself-” Dina cut Jesse off. “But less nervous and awkward! Ok Ellie, me and Jesse are gonna go back to what we were doing.” Ellie scrunched her nose up, her brows furrowed. “Ew gross! Fine, ok- bye.” She laughed a bit, before her mind went right back to you. She really wanted to do this right- shit, what if your freak of a boyfriend found out?? She’d get run over by his IROC. Her overthinking was interrupted by the notification on her phone going off. She glanced over and it was you. She opened her phone immediately, a smile already creeping onto her face. God, she was such a loser.
ellie!! wheres that burger place at btw!
It’s near the new mall that just opened up
If you want I can drive you?
She was typing before she even realized what she said. She froze, her eyes widening at her own words. She’d pick you up?? It’d be the two of y’all in a car, alone, just you two?? She couldn’t even think straight. She was about to take it back before you responded;
She was done for. There was no way she could put you in her car. That’d be too nerve wracking for her. What if you hated the way the smell of weed lingered in the back? The amount of stains on her seats from spilling her takeout, or the sticky notes with drawings of you and her hidden in her glove compartment?? ‘It’ll be ok it’ll be ok..’ Was all she could repeat in her head as she went to go get her keys.
“Get in-.” Her voice came out harsher than expected, her brows furrowing at her mistake as she looked away. She didn’t mean to seem mean, but she didn’t know how to express herself. “..Sorry for the mess.” You looked around the car as you buckled up and that shit sparkled. It shined in the sun and you swore you could see your reflection on the glove compartment. Despite that, the car was a little old and run down, but it had its own charm to it. Ellie bought a new air freshener and even sprayed some of her cologne to hide the scent of weed. She really hoped it worked.
She eyed you, her hands gripping the steering wheel a little tighter before starting the car. Geez you were so damn pretty. Everything about you was so enticing to her. “Oh uh- you can play uhm.. Music on my speaker.” As you scrolled through her CD’s, you gasped, pointing at a certain one.
“You listen to Iron Maiden too-??”
“Why’d you say it like that-?”
“I dunno.. Just thought you’d be into pop songs or some shit..” She glanced at you, noticing your expression. You looked confused — or at least she thought you did (she couldn’t really read it) — and she cleared her throat. The last thing she wanted to do was turn you off, if you were even enjoying her company in the first place.
The two of you sat in the car as the heavy metal blasted, the bass making the windows vibrate. She took occasional glances towards you. She didn’t mean to, but she couldn’t help it. No matter what she was doing, she always ended up going back to you. Despite the screaming from the speaker, it seemed silent. She seemed obligated to talk, to entertain you, but she couldn’t bring herself to do it. The more she thought of it the tighter she gripped the wheel, her knuckles turning white and her palms sweating.
“..Your boyfriend won’t like- shoot me in the head right?”
“Cause I’m taking you out to eat with me ‘n my friends.?”
“Oh- No he’s- uhm, not like that. Promise-!” You hesitate, “...Hopefully.” Was all you could mumble under your breath, making Ellie all the more antsy. She hated your boyfriend. Loathed him even. She wished he was gone every time you crossed her mind. If he was gone she could just take you right now and-
“Is that it?” Your voice broke her thoughts, pointing at a retro themed burger place. It looked like a place where people would call you a slur if you even breathed in near it, but it was charming in its own little way. “Yup, in all its oily glory..” She went to park, before glancing around. “That’s weird.. Dina and Jesse aren’t here yet-.”
“It’s ok, we can wait-!” You smiled, your optimism making her chuckle. “Yeah, we can.” She rubbed the back of her neck, looking down at her phone every now and then.
It’d been half an hour now. No sign of Jesse and Dina. The two of you were growing a little worried, Ellie more frustrated. She didn’t know why they had dipped or just left y’all there. She was just hoping it wasn’t one of their little pranks again. Suddenly a ding from Ellie’s phone;
SRRY!! We’ll b a lil late,,, be there in a sec!
ETA is 30 minutes, stuck in traficc
**traffic
Go in n get a seat alrdy!
Dont get 2 handsy ;))
Ellie bit her lip, rolling her eyes before shoving her phone in her pocket and looking back at you. “They said they’re gonna be a little late, but we can go in and get our seats.”
“Oh uh- ok!” You smiled, following her into the diner. Inside was your colorful reds and blues, the waitresses even on rollerskates as they glided past y’all. The two of you took your seats and began to order.
Ellie knew she should say something, her hands sweating. Unknowing to her, you were thinking the same. “I really like your tattoo.” You spoke, still looking at the menu. She glanced down at her arm, smiling shyly. “Uh thanks- I uhm.. Like your hair.” She was awkward but she meant well and you knew that. But God on her it was so attractive.
The waiter came and went and then it was awkward silence again. You fiddled with the straw of your drink, biting it silently and Ellie glanced up at you every now and then. “..I’m sorry dude, I dunno where they are..”
“It’s ok-!” You reassured her, smiling softly. Sure it was awkward, but you were with her. So it was always gonna be ok. “..How’s science going?” She tilted her head, not knowing what else to talk about before you sighed. “Do you really wanna talk ‘bout school r’now?”
“You’re right- uh- Sorry-. Uhm… You like comics.?”
You noticed a few things about Ellie as you two started to talk a little more. The way she looked down and sucked in a breath whenever she grew a little awkward, the way she licked her lips as she waited for you to finish talking, her fingers tapping the table every now and then.
She noticed things about you too. The way you smile when you talk about something you like, your hands speaking with you — almost exaggerating your words. The way you tuck the same strand behind your ear because it keeps coming back. It was cute. You’re cute. And she couldn’t get enough of you.
Suddenly, the ring of a phone. At first Ellie thought it was hers, but you picked up your phone and saw your boyfriend calling. Ellie rolled her eyes, you sucked in a breath. Neither of you really liked him. You were gonna break up with him sooner or later. You picked it up, sighing.
“Where the hell are you?!”
“Hanging out with a frie-”
“What?? I’ve been texting you! Who’s this friend?! Are you hanging out with a guy? Did you tell him about me?”
“Yeah, I’ve told her about you.”
Then silence. He was quiet before speaking again. “Call me when you get home.” And he hung up. Both you and Ellie locked eyes, before the two of you laughed. “Yikes, he sounds like my dad.” Her smile was so pretty. Her eyes seemed to sparkle. The longer you looked at her, the more your palms seemed to sweat. Why did she make you so nervous? Why did you want to hear her voice say your name, compliment you, or feel her knees near yours under the table, or her hands-
“It’s getting late..” Ellie mumbled as she went to pay the bill. You quickly grabbed it, pulling out your wallet and she just snatched it back.
“Fine, I’ll just pay next time.”
Ellie’s heart stammered a bit. “Next time??”
The drive back home was fun. Iron Maiden turned down as you two laughed and shared stories. You two were really warming up to each other now.
“Dude I turned around, and his glittery pink thong was in my face. Are you kidding me!!”
“What?? Maybe he just wanted to feel the sparkle.” She said as she turned the corner.
“It was my glittery thong he was wearing!”
As she pulled into your neighborhood, you glanced at Ellie and smiled. “Y’know Ellie, if you were a guy I’d date you.”
She paused, caught off guard. She felt flattered, but also disappointed and almost sad. “You wouldn’t date me if I was just- me? A woman, I mean.” Did you not swing that way? Would you ever? Or would you just hate her if you knew?
The car was silent. You shouldn’t have opened your mouth. You didn’t know where you were going with that. Why’d you even say that? You broke the silence by getting your bag onto your shoulder, smiling awkwardly. “Uh- anyways uhm-.. G’night Ellie. Thanks again.”
As you closed the door, she watched you go inside your house before driving off. Her mind was flooding, her heart pounding. She felt excited, yet scared and even a little discouraged. You didn’t know if you’d date her as a woman. Did you even ever think about it? Why’d you even bring it up?
That night, the both of you were in bed with the covers pulled over your heads with a groan.
Jesse and Dina were giggling with each other in Jesse’s car, high fiving. “They looked real happy in the diner.” Jesse started, taking a sip of his soda. The two had been in the parking lot of the place the entire time, just watching you two laugh and joke. “I know right!! I really do hope they get together.” Dina giggled, taking a fry and dipping it in Jesse’s ketchup.
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