Thin lines

5. The Thin Line Between a Dare and Stupidity

Picture: What the kissing scene looks like in my head.

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Because of Kade's antics, I managed to at least be dressed for school on time today.

On getting downstairs, I noticed my parents were not awake.

Not that I was surprised, they had jobs that allowed them do as they pleased. Ma, had surbodinates to take care of things in her absence (or lateness) due to the ranks she had reached. And dad was a writer.

I wasn't a big fan of writing though. But I could tell a beautifully written piece when I saw one. And like James Patterson's, dad's were works of art.

I'm in your driveway.

I read Tori's text and hurriedly open a Twix into Madeline's bowl before grabbing some strawberry tarts from the fridge and running out the door.

Note to self; take Madeline for a walk later.

"Hey wifey, you look hot today."

Without even looking, I know its Kade. I almost roll my eyes, but its not even worth it anymore.

"I dress like this everyday, Kade."

Yup, still my collar shirt, skirt and pantyhose as always.

"I guess you look hot everyday then." He replies, throwing me a wink.

Without even bothering to reply, I get into Tori's car.

"Your husband disturbing you again?"

"Stop that."

"Stop what?" She asks trying to stiffle a giggle, "Okay fine. I'd stop. But you have to admit it though, you guys would make a cute couple."

"I doubt that."

"Like your couple name would be Kia for Christ's sake. How does it get any cuter." She squeals.

"That's it. Say bye to the strawberry tarts."

"Aren't those Kade's favourite?"

I scowl. "Shut up, Tori."

****

For someone who loves school, I had to say, school without learning sucked.

Yes, I'm a nerd but I don't care. I just needed my teachers to stop being lazy and teach me. Just because it was the first week of school, they felt the need to teach me rudimentary stuff. And not give me homework.

Teaching yourself through library books got tiring at times.

"How was your day?" I asked Tori when I got in her car.

"We didn't do much, so awesome." Tori says, "But knowing you, you probably hated that."

I sigh loudly. "Yeah, the only thing I acctually enjoyed was the fact that I got to not see Kade today 'cause I ate in the library."

"Like a true nerd." She grins. "Well, at least we have work today. Let's keep our fingers crossed for cute guys."

"Yeah." I scoffed, "Like you'd notice any cute guy that wasn't Cam."

I can see her cheeks reddening as she bites down on her lip. But she chooses not to respond, she knows how this would end, I know it too.

With her wallowing in self pity. Believing she wasn't good enough for him.

I think when it came to Cam, Tori was more vulnerable than she'd like to admit. She doubted herself, and got nervous a lot. It wasn't something a tough tomboy like her would like.