A few minutes later we were parked outside the club.“We’ll be back in a few.” Scott spoke as he and Hayden got out.He came over to the window where I sat. “You sure you’ll be okay?”I nodded at him even though just being here made me feel tense. But I wasn’t going to go in there and increase the risk of seeing Kaden.Scott nodded not looking convinced but accepting it anyway. “Call me incase of anything.” He spoke firmly before turning to head in with Hayden.I picked up my phone and plugged in my ear buds trying to distract myself.At that moment a message popped up.It was a YouTube link from Branson.Branson: http//www.youtube-flamingroses.comBranson: incase you wanted to brush up on a few of our classics before the carnival.Branson: p.s if you hate it, I’ll cryI smiled to myself as I opened up the video.There were four guys in a garage. Branson was the only one I recognised walking up to the centre microphone with a red guitar in his hands.He smirked at the camera.“This on
“Oh my goodness! This looks freaking amazing!” Branson yelled as he stood back to admire the photo booth. I walked up to join him, paint on my hands and in my hair. My fingers also ached and I was pretty sure I had gotten about fifteen paper cuts alone today. But Branson was right, the set up looked great and was definitely giving old Hollywood glamour with the red curtain back drop and twinkly white lights. Branson straightened out the camera on the tripod stand. “Now all we have to do is make sure no one breaks anything.” He spoke. I started piling the leftover materials in a box. “Well it is a bunch of hormone crazed teenagers, I think that’s asking for too much.” He chuckled as he walked up to me helping me clean up. Everyone else on the committee had bailed on us leaving Branson and I to finish everything up. It wasn’t really a hustle. I liked keeping my mind and hands busy these days. And being around Branson made that easier. He was laid back and not to mention, funny.
I always thought loneliness was an ailment that could be cured by simply just trying to forget.In my mind I thought I could convince myself that Kaden had never even existed. That our time together could just disappear like that if I threw myself into other things.So far getting into prom planning was taking up most of my time but unfortunately not all of it. I got into studying as much as I could and it also helped that Keri has practically become my new best friend.It was almost crazy how after that night Drew had brought her over, she had instantly won my affection.We had exchanged numbers after I had told her I was planning on beginning my college applications. She had told me to reach out if I needed help with my essays and I don’t know how that had shifted to us talking about music then clothes and then TV shows.Keri was great. She was cool and fun and super smart.Honestly, my brother was the real winner here. She was a total prize and not to mention, good for Drew. I coul
“Uh, Mia? Is it supposed to do that?” Hayden asked warily.I set my text book down on the coffee table and walked to the kitchen where Hayden had graciously offered to cook supper so that I could study.Only problem was, I really should have checked if Hayden knew how to actually cook anything that wasn’t toast.I stopped behind him cocking my head as I looked into the pot.“Hayden, why is it yellow?” I questioned him.He wiped his hands on the ‘kiss the cook’ apron he wore.He then turned back to check the recipe he had written. “I don’t know… maybe it’s the turmeric?”“What the hell is that smell?” Scott walked into the kitchen heading straight for the refrigerator.“Chicken stew.” Hayden responded weakly.Scott took out a beer and stared at Hayden in confusion before coming closer and looking into the pot.“The hell it is. I am not eating that.”“I don’t think it can be eaten without killing someone.” Hayden spoke as he studied the recipe again.“Pizza?” He asked.“Pizza.” Scott an
The next day at school, I made my way to classroom 14B.A small group of students were already gathered with scrolls of paper and different folders as well as colour swatches spread all over.There must have been about eight kids all talking over each other as they went about their business.I paused at the door waiting for someone to notice me amidst all the chaos. But it was clear that wasn’t going to happen.“I told you this won’t go with chartreuse! Do you even know what chartreuse is, Ross?” A mousy haired girl yelled out sharply at a big and burly kid.Half of me was ready to make a bee line right out of there. Maybe Mrs Keen didn’t know what she was talking about when she said this was exactly what I needed.Finally, I got the courage to clear my throat.No one turned to look at me or even spare me a glance.Clearly that tactic wasn’t going to work. I stepped closer to the chaos and cleared my throat louder.“Er herm!”This time I did manage to get their attention.Too bad eve
After the last bell of the day, I walked over to my locker to stuff some books in there. Scott said he’d pick me up soon. Hopefully I could get him to drop me off at a library and wait for him and the guys to finish up in the fight club from there instead.Lord knows I definitely didn’t want to bump into Kaden. He was officially blocked and whatever messages he had sent prior remained unanswered.I couldn’t let him back in because I was so sure whatever he would have to say wouldn’t matter. I didn’t trust myself not to fall into his arms even if he gave me a half baked apology.“Mia!” I had just walked out of the school building and turned and saw Silver jogging up to me.I fought the urge to try and hide. I had been avoiding her and for good reason.“Hey girl.” She greeted but I noticed the lack of enthusiasm on her face and I immediately wondered if Silver knew her cousin pounded in people’s faces seemingly for a living both in and out of the ring.“Hey Silv.” I greeted readjusting