I had been awake for the past three hours, but I just couldn't get out of bed, so I just laid awake my thoughts drifting to a particular boy. I couldn't believe how I never told him no, how could I have been speechless? I thought about the many excuses I could've given him, but they all just turned out lame and stupid. He had said he would text me but the only text I had received so far was of Cassie sending me pictures of her new 3-day-old nephew. I checked my phone again for a text from an unknown number but I didn't find any. Then I remembered that I never even gave him my phone number. At first, I was relieved but then I felt a sudden rush of disappointment because I had kinda been looking forward to the date. Good Lord, what the hell was wrong with me? There was absolutely no reason for me to feel disappointed. No justification whatsoever, rather I should have been pleased the stupid date was not going to be happening. Pushing my conflicting thoughts aside, I headed to the b
It's Friday evening now and Cassie has not relented on pestering me about details of my "date" with Roman. Although I've told her countless times that there's nothing of that sort going on she insists and believes I'm holding out on her. She even recruited Anna into this obsession and now I'm getting pestered on all sides. Last night she tried to convince me to go to our school basketball team's first game of the season which was to be held Friday afternoon, her major point to convince me was that Roman was going to be playing, unknowingly to her that was the number one deterring reason, followed by the fact that I know nothing about basketball and don't derive any joy watching the sport. Today, our team won the match by a milestone and the players are throwing a celebratory party which Cassie has been convincing me to go to with her, Case, and Anna. Although I initially strongly refused, my resolve is already waning because safe for the drama that occurred in the parking lot on Mond
"Woah, remind me not to compliment you ever again, Cookie" Roman says, with raised eyebrows in shock. Ugh, that stupid nickname again. "That wasn't a compliment, you were mocking me" I counter, "I should knee you in the balls for that alone, but coupled with all your other crimes from the first day I was unlucky enough to hear the name Roman Masters, castration is the "appropriate equivalent" I continue, throwing his earlier words back at him. Yeah, I know, I might have gone a little overboard with the threats but he honestly brought out the worst in me. Collins takes a step back from me after my threat at Roman and everyone is looking at him and waiting for his response. He surprises us all by bursting into laughter so deep that he wipes tears from his eyes. What is it with him and laughing at my threats? Before anyone else can say anything, Whitney's loud voice breaks the silence. "Let's play a game" she offers, grabbing Roman's elbow and gazing up at him with some forced sedu
We had to walk around the circle made by each participant of the game who are all sitting or standing to form a huge circle within which the bottle spins, with Case leading us, Cassie behind him and me behind her. There's a crowd in front so we have to wait a bit in order for it to clear up. I'm contemplating pushing through everyone because the urge to pee has increased to a nearly unbearable feeling when I hear a loud voice saying, "Truth or Dare, sexy girl in red" I turn towards the sound of the voice and startle because nearly everyone is looking at Cassie and me. I spare a glance at Cassie and notice she's looking at me too. Geez what’s going on now... "Truth or Dare, Red" This time it's Damon who speaks, nodding his head at me with a smirk. "Uh... Why are you talking to me? I'm not playing" My voice conveys my confusion. Moose walks up to where we're standing and it's then I notice that the bottle on the wood platform thingy used for the spin is pointing directly at where I
We head towards our earlier destination, the restroom but I’ve lost interest in all things and would rather just go back home and pee in my own comfortable, safe toilet with no lying ambush in sight. I spend more than the usual time required and after I'm done using the restroom and washing my hands and face, I step out to join Cassie who stands waiting for me in the hallway. She looked at me as if trying to gauge my mood which should be easy because I was not in a good mood and had no strength to pretend otherwise. I'm guessing you're ready to leave?” She looks guilty and I want to tell her she shouldn’t feel bad, although she may have been the one to convince me to attend the party, Moose and Damon were to be blamed for the shitstorm I experienced, Roman too just because he would always share the blame for my dilemmas as my permanent enemy. “I’m more than ready to leave” I reply “Okay, let me find Case so he can give us a ride back” She turns to leave towards the direction of the
It's Saturday and Mom is taking Leo and me to the spa. The treat is a reward for the gazillion chores we did this morning. Leo vacuumed the entire house including our basement for which I don't envy him, while I did the general laundry. I'm completely pleased about getting pampered and spoilt by a variety of spa attendants catering to my care. After the night I had yesterday with the stupid dare and then the near kiss with Roman, I more than deserve it. There's nothing like a good pampering to put a girl in a fantastic mood. Another reason for our trip to the spa is that Mom wants to spend quality time with us, having been absent for hours on end due to the multiple shifts she had to take in the hospital, she’s been more absent than present lately and I know she feels guilty. I wish I could tell her to save her guilt though because Leo and I definitely put to good use the period of no adult/parental supervision. I went to a party in an outfit I doubt Mom would’ve approved of and Leo
On Monday morning, I and Cassie arrive on the school grounds on time, Cassie parks the car and we hop out. We are immediately joined by Case who can’t seem to stay five feet away from Cas, they hug and kiss in greeting while I let out a groan in frustration. "Isn't it a bit too early for this, and I'm right here" I complain They both laugh in response, the inconsiderate asses. "I'm always third-wheeling where you're both concerned" I continue complaining out loud as we enter inside and walk towards our lockers "I don't think 'third-wheeling' is an actual word, bestie" is Cassie's response. I wonder how that is what she chooses to focus on from what I complained about. My usage of wrong or not vocabulary was not the point. "Maybe I should start hanging out more with Anna since we're both single" This was actually a good idea, although I'm not as close to Anna as I am to Cassie, but Anna is a cool person. I'm still lost in my thoughts when Cassie interrupts, "Uh... I think you jus
I’m dumbstruck while he continues, “Your glares… your snark, it turns me on. Just thought you should know” He finally concludes with a shrug. He says this so casually, that one would think we were discussing the weather. My jaw drops open. Did I just hear right? “I t-turn you…” I splutter. I’m so shocked I can’t form a complete sentence, I’m sure I look completely dumb with my eyes and mouth open and hanging. I shut my eyes to get my bearings together, after counting from one to five, I open my eyes. Physically I must look put together and in complete control but inside my heart beats so loud in my chest I can barely hear myself as I spit out, “You. are. Disgusting!” He laughs in response and places his hands against my desk, he leans forward until we are at eye level, with his voice low, as if his next words are for me alone, he speaks, “And you. look. Turned on” I gasp and he continues, “I think I might like you, no other girl makes me laugh