Sarah's POV
Colin apologized to me today but it's not like I'm all chummy with him or anything like that, I don't forget so easily.
"Sarah! What were you thinking?!" Tania shouted at me after school, after I waved goodbye to Adam and Scott. "Rejecting Scott like that?!"
"What?!" I widened me eyes. "What do you mean rejecting? I ain't rejecting nobody! And he didn't ask, for your information."
"But... But what about last Friday? Did that kiss meant nothing to you?"
"Of course not, I'm a zombie if it meant nothing to me."
"Then? Don't you like him?"
"Well yeah, maybe just as a crush, but not like love or anything like that."
"So... you guys aren't together?"
"Tania! We just met last week, for goodness sake! And you expect us to be all smoochy and lovey-dovey?"
"But.. well," I could see Tania was trying to swallow her laughter. "You were last Friday..."
She burst out laughing and I rolled my eyes. Tania was just one crazy hell of a girl, while I was a serious kind of you know, boring and stuff. At least that's what I thought.
"Okay, okay, I get it," she said, still doubling back with laughter. Seriously? Laughing just because we were so-called 'lovey-dovey and all smoochy'? Girl.
"I won't bug you anymore, but if you got any problems, come to Mama Tania, okay?" she said in an accent that made me feel like throwing up. But I felt her sincerity.
"Yeah sure, Mama Tania," I smiled.
"You want a ride home?" she asked. Without waiting for my answer she dragged me to her car and plopped me in the passenger seat. This car was retro, I thought as I scanned it. Colourful paint, white retro seats, well, the car looked awesome!
"Why? Checking out my car? Hot, yeah I know," Tania joked and we both laughed all the way home, listening to songs and just chatting.
I was dropped off by 'Mama Tania' with a "Remember, chicko!" and staggered to my room. It was a tiring day and I quickly dumped everything on my bed, went to take a refreshing shower and check my phone for messages.
I was surprised when I saw a text from Adam, apparently, who introduced himself as the 'guy behind you'.
This was how our conversation went:
Adam: Hey Sarah, I'm the guy behind you. Guess who?
Me: Obviously Adam, the playboy. Where did you get my phone number? I don't remember giving it to you.
Adam: I've got my sources. Anyway, um, about Scott...
Me: Why? What about Scott?
Adam: Well, you know it's none of business really, but he was wondering if you could meet him at... Retro Street Cafe at five today. He told me to send this to you.
Me: Doesn't he have my phone number? Why does he have to have you relay the message?
Adam: Don't ask too many questions, you know Scott, he's shy. All I know is that you guys are gonna have a heart-to-heart talk today. Not that I care.
Me: Okay thanks.
Heart-to-heart talk? Oh no...My blood ran cold. Was Scott going to ask me? Oh shit, what was I going to say? My thoughts quickly flitted. Call Tania.
"Tania, emergency!" I filled her in and she immediately gave me quite good advice.
"Ok Sarah, just stay calm and if he asks you if you love him, well, tell him exactly how your heart feels. Just don't be too harsh. Good luck, chicko."
I looked at my watch. 4.40pm. Damn. I quickly changed into some casual T-shirts and ran right down to Retro Street Cafe, which was a few junctions away. I spotted Scott as soon as I barged into the small cafe. He gave me a stunning smile and I went to sit across him.
"Hey Sarah," he said.
"Hi," was all I said. I couldn't bear to look into his eyes, which were a shiny blue.
"What's wrong?" he asked, and I felt his gaze rake over me.
"Scott... I'll have to come right to the point. You asked me here to talke about the kiss right? About... us?"
"Yeah, I guess," Scott shifted uncomfortably. "I have no idea how to say this, Sarah, I've never had a... you know, girlfriend before."
"That's okay." I have been with a few guys, of course, but those lasted for a short while. "What did you want to ask me?"
"Sarah..." he began, keeping his head dipped, then looking up into my eyes, green against black. "Do you love me?"
I felt lost. Suddenly I didn't know what to say. Did I? Or was it just a harmless crush? Love is a very strong word, just like hate. I'm sure I liked Scott, but did I love him?
"Sarah, it's okay. I don't want to force you. I'll give you time to think, just like I need to. Tomorrow?"
"Yeah," I said, and suddenly I felt so tired, I could barely stand. Scott grabbed my arms to steady me, and spine shot straight at his touch. "Thanks."
I quickly ran off. Damn it's raining, I thought as my shoes pounded on the slick pavement. Suddenly my shoe slipped on the slippery surface and I plummeted to the ground, face first. I saw a flash of black beside me.
"God, Sarah, be more careful, won't you?" Adam's familiar voice said. He was gripping me tightly. His car was stopped just beside the pavement, and I guess he had been in time to catch me before I broke my nose. "Why are you running in this freaking weather?"
He turned me around to face him. His intensity of his gaze bothered me a little, but all I could was... well, look.
"Well?" He gave me a gentle shake, and I woke up.
"Huh?" I said, still a little oblivious. "Oh, um, well, the Scott thing."
"Oh yeah!" he said, and did a facepalm. "I totally forgot. Luckily I was coming this way to my grandma's house, or... well, there won't be a pretty Sarah tomorrow, will there?" He smirked slightly, making me groan.
"How can you still joke at a time like this?!" I cried.
"Typical Sarah, all serious huh?" he nudged me. "Do you want me to fetch you home? Well I guess I should, you look like you might fall again along the way."
Without waiting for my response, to my annoyance, he was just like Tania, cutting me off and 'stuffing' me in the passenger seat. I just relaxed in the car. It was definitely better than the cold outside. He drove a Mercedes?! Woah...
I can only afford a Honda, and well, Honda's okay but... comparing Mercedes and Honda? Hah.
"Okay, see you in school, don't tell me you're gonna slip on your doorstep." He said as we arrived directly in front of the door.
"Bye, and thanks for saving my nose." I winked and went in. And knocked straight into my mother, who was obviously eavesdropping. "Mom! Why were you listening? Invader of privacy."
"Sweetie, who was that boy just now?" she chattered eagerly. "He looks hot, maybe you should have a go. Especially with those golden curls that were... given by me!" Jeez, my mum was so dramatic.
"Mom, he's just a friend." I said in a very flat tone. "Don't get the wrong idea please."
"Okay, whatever you say!" she said happily and bounced off to the kitchen to prepare dinner. My mum was dramatic, but she was cute too.
I went up to my bedroom and laid on the bed, looking up at the glittery glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling. What should I do? What should I tell Scott? I grumbled frustratedly under my breath and tried to think of an idea...
Suddenly, a very bright torch went on in my head. DING! I got it! Just need the right people...
Author's Note
Okay this idea's easy. :) Can you guess it? Song is Mary's Song by Taylor Swift! :D My friend's coming over today so probably no updating tonight. :( I'll try tomorrow! Whew this one was a LONGIE. Thanks for reading. Btw if you are reading my books, could you please try to vote for them? I'm not asking for too much, if you read one chapter, couldja just click the vote at the left side? It would so make my day and I'll upload more, and sooner! :D TQ!!!
Love, Joey. <3