Friday~The week flew by very fast and I couldn't believe it's already Friday. I promised my dad not to skip anymore classes though. Brent and I haven't really spoken to each other during the course of the week. But I have bigger problems to worry about right now. Like finding a new dress to wear for my date even though Mycheal haven't told me where we're going.
"I need your help" I said to Bri while we sit in our respective seats.
"What do you need?" She ask bubbly.
"Well....Mycheal and I are going on a date a-" before I could even finish she interrupted screaming on the top of her voice catching everyone's attention. Lucky thing the teacher hasn't come yet. I cover her mouth and remove it when she calmed down.
"Why didn't you tell me?" She ask.
"I haven't told you?" I ask surprising myself. I thought I already told her.
"So what are you gonna wear?" She ask waiting for my answer. I open my mouth and she move her hand in a circular movement gaping her mouth also.
"Nothing" I finally said and she hit her hand on her desk creating a beat.
"And that's why I'm here" she said and I smile.
"Oh and mom wants you to come over for dinner along with your parents if that's ok?" She ask and my heart ache at the mention of parents.
"Y-yeah" I replied clearing my throat.
"I'll give you a drive home and see what you have in your wardrobe aside from sweats and t-shirts" she mock me.
"Hey they're comfy" I said pouting.
"Whatever weirdo" she said and I chuckle. Soon after the teacher came and we started the lesson or should I say revision at hand.
"Ugh that damn pop quiz was hard" Bri murmured while we walk to our lockers.
"No it wasn't. All you have to do is schedule a plan and study" I said shrugging. It really wasn't hard.
"Oh shut it we all know you have OCD. I mean look at your well organized locker and bedroom" she said gesturing to my locker.
"I'm not I just like things a certain way. Now back to that pop quiz-"
"Ugh if I hear the words pop and quiz again my brain will literally pop" she said doing the whole action. I chuckle at her silliness and headed off to class. We sat in our respective seat and Mr.Webster came in.
"Hey" I hear a voice behind me say and I turn around to see who it was.
"Hey Mycheal" I replied with a grin. I haven't seen him this morning.
"Are you ready for tonight?" He ask and my heart quicken.
"Yeah. What should I wear?" I ask instead of where are we going.
"Just wear an elegant dress" he said and I nodded. I felt someone nudge me in my side and I turn to see Bri smirking at me. I push her playfully and redden.
"So show of hands who did the assignment" Mr.Webster announces and my hand went up first as usual.
"This is gonna be a long day" he said sighing. After class we went for lunch. Bri and Kyle are seated at their usual spot and so was Mycheal and I but some ones missing.
"Hey Kyle;have you seen Brent today?" I ask and he nodded.
"Yeah he's with his girl" he responded in disgust when he said the last word.
"Oh," is all I can pester up to say.
"Is something wrong" Mycheal ask in my ear and I shiver.
"No I was just wondering" I said taking up a fry from my plate.
"Oh" he replies and steal my fry.
"Heyyyy" I whine.
"You look cute when you pout" he said and I gulp.
"I can't wait to see you tonight" he whisper in my ear. His hot candy like breath sent shivers through my body and I turn to look at him. It's a good thing that Bri and Kyle were too busy making out to even acknowledge us.
He looks deep in my eyes and I reply.
"Me too" our breath fanning each other's faces until a familiar voice snap me from out of his trance.
"Ahem" he clear his throat and I look up to see him with of course Evan.
I roll my eyes and turn my attention back to him.
"Can I talk to you for a sec?" He ask not acknowledging Mycheal. I don't expect him to though.
I look over at Mycheal.
"I'll be back" I replied and he nodded. I look up and see Evan pecking Brent's lips and I turn my head.
"Let's go" he said and let's go off of her hand. I follow him into the hallway and lean against the brick wall.
"So what's up?" I ask fiddling with my fingers.
"About Monday I know that I was and still am a jerk but I'm sorry I never knew you know that;that happened" he said and I look in his eyes which held unfeigned apology. I nodded.
"Yeah well nobody knows expect you. I haven't told Bri yet but I bet she noticed already" said biting my cheek to stop me from crying.
"Oh" he said hanging his head low.
"Yeah. So is that all?" I ask sniffing.
"I-w-yeah" he changes his sentence every time.
"So are we friends again?" He ask and I took in his scent. I missed it.
"Yeah were we ever not" I giggle and he smile.
"I miss that sound" he said tucking a loose hair behind my ear and my pulse quicken. His fingertips brush on my skin light and just that have my feet weak and my stomach to be filled with butterflies. I have to stop doing this. He has a girlfriend and I'm going out with someone today. Oh no I can't do this to Mycheal. I clear my throat and he swiftly moved his hand.
"So......are you ready for exams they are after prom?" I ask trying to light up the mood.
"Yeah I guess" he said obviously not interested. I look on his shirt and saw a piece of thread peeking out. I try my best to keep my hands to the side but fail. I reach out and fix it.
"So what colleges have you applied to?" I ask.
"Well Brooklyn College;Colombia College; Princeton University and WSU" he stated. What WSU.
"WSU?That far?"
"Yeah I wanna get far away as possible from this hell hole" he says and I can't help but giggle at the mention of hell hole. I don't know what I would do if he goes that far away.
"Some of mine are private but I plan on getting a job to help pay my expenses" I say and he hum.
"I think I want to get into Brooklyn College so that I won't be far from home plus it'll be just an hour drive how about you?" I stated and he nodded.
"Anywhere works for me but I hope WSU picks me" he said and a pain shot through my chest. I'm so naïve to think that he actually would want to be near me.
"Oh. I'm gonna go back in there before Bri starts going ballistic" I said awkwardly.
"Ok see you then Red Head" he says and I give him a smile and walk back into the cafeteria.
The rest of the day went well and I drove home with Bri.
"So let's see what you have here" she says. I open my closet and reveal to her my neatly hang clothing from short to tall.
"Did he give you a dress code?" She ask and I nodded.
"Yeah he says dress elegantly. I guess" I replied and she nods and start to spread them out aggressively rambling them. I so badly wanted to tell her to move but I stop myself remembering what she said to me today. "You have OCD" I do not. I scoff.
"Are you gonna just stand there? Come help me" she said placing her hands on her hips.
"Sorry" I mumbled. After a few minutes of looking we finally decided on a black strapless dress that stops above my knee and my black wedge shoes. After taking a bath and changing into my outfit I couldn't believe my eyes. Bri's mouth was wide open along with her eyes I giggle and look at myself once more.
"Damn girl" she says attempting to sound like she's from the hood. I laugh so hard that my eyes watered. She sat me on the bed and applied some mascara on my lashes and they became more elongated then she applied a little bit of foundation and face powder and last but not least some lips balm on my lips. She then went on to do my hair in a sleek ponytail. When my look is finally complete I took one last look in the mirror. My eyes must be deceiving me. Who is that woman. I took deep breaths while Bri hyped me up all the way.
"Phoebe someone is here" my dad said from downstairs. I turn to Bri and she took my hands in hers and we took deep breaths together. I grabbed my purse from off of the bed and proceeded downstairs with Bri not far behind. My dads mouth fell open and I roll my eyes. What's with these people and their mouths. I stood in front of Mycheal whose mouth is also gape. I chuckle.
"Dad you remember Mycheal" I said and his face changed immediately.
"Yes. You make sure you treat my daughter the way she deserves or else.." he warns. Mycheal gulped and I couldn't stop myself from thinking if it was Brent what he would've done.
"Shall we?" Mycheal ask and I nodded.
"Bye dad. Bye Bri" I said as she walk to her car. She waved and my phone ping. I took it out and look at the message from no other than Bri of course.
Bri✨🦋♥️:Remember to use protection;)
I redden in embarrassment and went into the car. A few minutes later we arrived at a very fancy restaurant. This isn't my type of scene I like simple things nothing fussy but I don't want to ruin the night so I'll stay quiet.
"You look stunning" he complimented me for what feels like the hundredth time since we were in the car. I chuckle.
"Thank you and you look handsome" I said fixing his tie. I have got to stop fixing things.
"Yeah reservations for Aden" Mycheal told the ball headed guy who is now checking his list.
"Right this way. Table five" he said and we thank him and walk in. Just as I thought rich people here and there it's so suffocating. I have no problem with being rich it's a good thing at times. This is just too much for me something simple could've work but I won't complain. He drew out my chair for me to sit and I gave him a warm smile then took my seat.
"So what do you think?" He ask.
"Oh it's something alright" I responded.
"You don't like it?" He ask with a little sadness in his voice.
"No I never said that" I correct him. He laughs softly.
"I'm just kidding. So what do you want to eat?" He ask and I really wanted to ask him if it goes over him budget.
"I'm not so sure they look awfully expensive" I commented.
"Don't worry about it ok" he says with a kind smile and I nodded. I look for the cheapest meal on the menu which was chicken Alfredo. What? I ordered that while he ordered steak. We ate and exchanged a few words here and there and before I knew it the date was already over. We walk to a small ice cream shop and I ordered my favorite chocolate ice cream and he ordered plain vanilla. He said that chocolate tastes funny and horrible and I can't say the least that I was a bit crushed. After eating I paid for the ice cream which took a lot of persuasion. He drive me home afterwards. I move to get out but he held me back.
"I had a wonderful night tonight" he said gleefully.
"Me too" I said flatly.
"There's something I need to tell you but please hear me out first ok" he says and I nodded.
"I'm asexual" he says and my mouth flew open. I guess it's my turn.
"What? Why didn't you tell me before?" I question.
"I don't know I just wanted to see if I could have feelings for someone but it's not happening" he said in a sad tone.
"But you said you like me" I remark and he sigh. I am relieved trust me.
"I know;I'm sorry if I turned you on" he says. Although it's news to me I am still confused. I quickly got out of the car and walk up to my porch. Thankfully he doesn't follow me. I open the door and told my father good night and change my clothes. Tears began to roll down my cheeks and I wiped them away aggressively. Why am I so full of bad luck. I took my pills plopped down on my bed as soon as I hit the pillow I'm out. Thanks to the pills.
Her dress