Chasity Dawson P.O.V
(Fifteen Minutes Later)
“Why did we go out to get milkshakes?” I asked, as we left the McDonald’s drive thru.
I took a small sip of my chocolate milkshake while Joe’s was still in the brown paper cup holder. He did not want to drink it while driving, even though it was not alcohol. We were on our way to the beach, and I am still sort of processing the fact that I snuck out at 10P.M while my mother was sleeping, to go out and get milkshakes with Joe and talk about whatever serious info he has yet to tell me.
“When I was younger, my dad would take me out to get milkshakes whenever I was sad or mad. He would park his truck at the beach and then pull the truck’
Chasity Dawson P.O.VI slowly shook my head from side to side again. “Speak up Chasity,” Joe said in a lustful tone, giving away what his eyes were saying. “No,” I softly mumbled in response. I then shook my head again and repeated myself “No.” “No what?” Joe asked me, wanting me to speak to him clearly. “No, I do not think you are lying Joe,” I said, while my eyes were stuck in a trance
Joe Bandit P.O.VKiss her, said a tiny voice in my head.I felt like I was in a battle with myself. I knew that it was obviously too soon and we were not in a relationship or anything near being in one. Then again, another part of me wanted to feel her lips against mine. I do not understand why I am acting like this with her now, when before I would have not given her another thought. The only thing I was ever curious about what if she spoke and what her voice sounded like.Now, I am curious as to what her lips taste like, I thought to myself.She looked at me with those doe eyes, like she knew that she was drawing me close. As if I was stuck in her spellbinding gaze. The guys would freak if they found out what I did tonight and what I may or may not do right now. We were nearly skin against skin and all I had to do was lean practic
Joe Bandit P.O.VThe next day at school, I could hardly focus. I could not even if I tried. Now here I am in my History class, ignoring everything that Mrs. Cooper is saying, and instead, in my mind, I can’t help but keep replaying everything from last night. From sneaking out to see Chasity, to then later on having that crazy conversation with my dad. After seeing my dad’s reaction; I was conflicted.On one hand, I was sort of glad that I did not tell Chasity about her father, but on the other hand, another part of me felt awful. I had so much questions that needed to be answered. When my father nodded his head, it opened a box I had, with full of questions. I now feel like I am more clueless then I ever was before.I groaned and wiped my face, frustrated with this whole situation. Somehow, I feel like I am about to find out something worse, than I thou
Joe Bandit P.O.VMy eyes narrowed as I watched him walk towards Chasity. I caught myself taking a step forward, but stopped. Realistically, I had no attachment to Chasity other than the help I am receiving from her. We are not friends, like how I am with Gio and John. We are not related either. So, what good excuse would I have to go over there and punch Hunter’s face in.Woah, where did that violent thought come from? I thought to myself.I shook my head, and shut my locker tight, with so much force. It shook and made a sound that was louder than I realized. Students that were talking, stopped and looked at me when they heard the sound. Even Chasity, her friends, hunter and his friends. I felt a bit embarrassed at the overdramatic and unreasonable anger I had let slip, that I started to pretend that there was something wrong with my locker.
Chasity Dawson P.O.VI wanted to smack my forehead.“Just because you what?” asked Joe.I looked at him with a dumbfounded expression and replied “What?”“What were you going to say Dawson?” Joe asked as he stepped closer.I wanted to dig a hole and hide in it. Sometimes, my mouth just moves faster than my brain. I looked a Payton and Maddie for help. The had mischievous smiles on their faces as they looked at each other. Sending a message with their eyes, that I could easily read. A message that said Let’s leave her here with Joe alone.“Come on Maddie, I do not want to be late to class,” Payton said in a nonchalant tone, as she pulled Maddie with her down the hall.I knew what she was trying to do, so I
Chasity Dawson P.O.VOnce we walked out the school, I pulled my phone out and made sure to text Payton, that I was leaving the school with Joe.CHASITY: Hey P, Joe is giving me a ride to his house. My mom texted and said she finished work early.I did not have to wait a second for her to reply, because Payton replied really quick.PAYTON: YOU ARE CATCHING A RIDE WITH JOE!?I could practically hear her loud questions screaming through the phone. Maddie is probably right next to her too, burning with questions that wanted immediate answers.CHASITY: Yeah.PAYTON: JOE BANDIT!?CHASITY: Yes.PAYTON: Maddie said you have a lot of tea to spill tomorrow.I rolled my eyes, and smiled; a bit amusement.
Chasity Dawson P.O.V“Come on, tell us,” Gio said with a smile. “I will not tell a soul. We Sicilian men are very honorable. I will keep my word,” Gio added with a wink.I looked at him with conflict. I do not know these two very well. I only know about them, there is a difference. In the end I decided to reply with a lie.“I used to think he was mean and snobby,” I lied with a sheepish look. “Now I know that I am wrong,” I added with an apologetic look.John threw a chip in his mouth and titled his head, decided if he should believe me or not; Gio’s expression mirrored his.“If you are lying, we will find out Dawson,” John said with a teasing look.I rolled my eyes and grabbed some chips from him, and replied, “I am not lying, so I do not know what else you will find out.”Gio turned away and walked to a table, grabbing the remote and said, “We will leave it alone for now Chasity.”I inwardly sighed in relief.“For now,” John smirked, emphasizing his comment.I rolled my eyes, and loo
Joe Bandit P.O.VOne of the things I am awful at, is lying. I feel guilt-ridden every time I see Chasity’s face. Whenever I see her smile, I think about if it would still be there if she knew the truth. When I saw the tears forming in her eyes last night, I felt like a monster putting it there. She is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met. I never seen her gloomy or furious, until last night. I would do anything to keep that smile on her face, and save her from the darkness of the cruelty this world has to offer.Now here I am in the kitchen making a senseless milkshake trying to convince myself that it will make me feel better. This temporary relief, like how people believe that alcohol with take away people’s pain. Ignoring that it is temporary and untrue. I stopped the blender and poured the milkshake into a cup, added the whip cream, put a metal straw in it and just stood there.