I sat in silence on the way home not allowing myself to think about Joshua or my trust in him my phone buzzed and I ignored it.
"No distractions right now" I told myself.
The 20 minute ride seemed like it lasted hours and when I finally lulled into my spot I felt exhaustion wash over me but then a familiar fave came into view. Derrick was sitting on the curb next to my spot and when he saw my little bug pull up he pretended to direct traffic making me laugh. He smiled and for a moment I stopped and just stared his smile was...was...mesmerizing. The most handsome smile I had ever seen in my life. I smiled back at him and pulled into my spot.
He opened my door and said "after you princess"
"Well thank you kind sir"
He laughed out loud and I blushed looking down at my feet.
"We're you waiting for me to get back?"
"Yeah because now my car won't start and I left my cables in your trunk"
He rubbed the back of his neck nervously and breaking out of my daze I walked to the back of my car and reached back to get the cables. I handed them to him and when our hands touched a jolt of electricity shot across my arm I gasped and looked up at him. Unlike Joshua's biting blue eyes Derrick's eyes were soft baby blue and they changed to grey in the shadows.
"Sorry" he muttered.
"Don't worry about it"
"So...Bethany...I know we just met but I was wondering if maybe you would like to..uh..go get a bite to eat tomorrow maybe dinner and a movie?"
"That's the best thing I've head all day Derrick I would absolutely love to"
"Really?" he sounded surprised at my answer.
I laughed and laid my hand on his arm and said "yes really"
He pulled my hand off his arm and laced our fingers together. I smiled at his courage and squeezed his hand reassuring him. He smiled down at me as he walked me up the stairs leading to my dorm room. When we had reached my dorm I let go of his hand and he seemed some what disappointed but I smiled at him and he flashed me that dazzling smile.
"This is me"
Derrick grabbed my waist and pushed me up against the wall he leaned down and crashed his lips on mine with a short but sweet kiss.
"I'll call you later love" he said as he kissed my cheek and walked away
I stood in front of my room stunned at what had just happened a gorgeous guy I had met only 2 hours ago had just kissed me and another gorgeous guy had just told me to remember something. What the hell was that something? My mind and hopped back onto Joshua but I wouldn't let it. I switched on the t.v. And watched mindless shows entertaining myself with the simplest of things from braiding my hair to folding and refolding clothes. The last thing I remember was drifting of to Jersey shore.
"Honey I'm home" yelled Jessica "gosh Bethany sleeping again" she clicked her tongue against the roof of her mouth and pulled the blankets off of me.
"Wake up babe we're going out"
"Oh and who agreed to that Jess" I asked groggily.
"Well I agreed for you silly"
I waddled over to my closet pulling out jeans and a tee not bothering to dress upon reached for my shoes when a heel kicked my ass.
"JESS!" I cried as fell flat on my face.
"Well sorry babe but I had to stop you from wearing that terrible outfit."
I scoffed. Today had not been my day and after the confusing roller coaster of emotions I was in to mood to go out.
"Wear this" she commanded as she threw a red skin tight mini shirt as me. The measly piece of fabric barely covered anything.
"Umm..Jess"
"What now?!"
"I need a shirt don't you think"
"Oh here" she threw another piece of clothing at me but this time it was a t shirt with the neck line cut into a scoop that fell off my shoulder.
I sighed Jess always had a tendency to dress on the more risqué side but I was in no mental condition to argue. We both got ready and headed out the door. Jess had explained that there was a new club she wanted to explore and I was the only person she trusted to take her home if she got drunk. this was going to be a long night. Just then my phone vibrated against my thigh. The bright little screen temporarily blinded me but eventually I got to the message it was from Joshua.
Don't go out tonight babe stay home-J
Don't call me that and you're a little to late. but don't worry I have someone to take care of me.-B
Who?! Who are you with?!-J
None of your damn business-B
In a fit of rage I pulled out Derricks number and sent him a txt saying to met me at Retro and that I looked forward to seeing him if he could make it. He replied that he could and i smiled to myself but I found myself wondering of Joshua would be jealous and the thought amused me. And I reached forward to turn up the radio dismissing all thoughts of Joshua. Tonight would be a night to remember.
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Forgotten
Teen FictionBethany Taylor. A young girl starting her life ,though she never expected it to start like this. Joshua is a mysterious, dark, and completely unpredictable and then there's Derrick lovable, sweet and always considerate. Both boys complete opposites...