Everything is Different Now
Chapter 1:Waking Up
Laney's POV:
I open my eyes to see that I'm in a room. Man, that party last night was crazy. Last night was graduation. After it was over, me, Core, Kin, and Kon all went to an after party. I don't remember much from last night. All I remember is arriving at the party and us bumping into the Newmans which started an argument between Core and Carrie.
I had to pull Core away because he was about to start fighting her. While I pulled Core away, the Newmans's bassist pulled Carrie away. After that, I don't remember anything. I must have had too much to drink. I sit up holding my head because it's pounding.
I look around to see that I'm in a guest room. I keep looking until I feel movement beside me in the bed. I quickly look next to me to see the form of someone under the blanket. I nervously and slowly reach out and pull the blanket down. I freeze and the color drains from my face as I take in the sight before me. Lying in the bed with me is...
...my bitter rival Larry Nepp. In horror I look down to see that he is naked. I look down and realize that I'm naked too. I shake Larry until, with a groan, he sits up. He looks around until his eyes land on my face. His eyes get wide as his face gets pale. We both stare at each other until I break the silence. "Do you remember what happened last night?", I ask him. "No.", he tells me quietly. He looks deep in thought. I swallow nervously. "Did we...?", I start off. "I don't know.", Larry whispers to me.
"Can we just pretend this never happened?", he asks. "I think that is the best thing to do.", I answer him. We both get dressed and go our separate ways. I go back home and go up to my room. I can't stop thinking about what happened last night. I go to the bathroom and start taking a shower. As I'm scrubbing myself, I realize something. I'm sore in between my legs. I feel horrible now knowing that my innocence is gone. I'm not a virgin anymore. Great, so that means I had sex with Larry.
As I get out of the shower, I hear my phone start ringing. I wrap a towel around myself, then walk out my bathroom. I answer my phone. "Hello.", I say. "Lanes! Where are you?! What happened last night?! You disappeared on me!", I hear my best friend and crush yell. That's right, I still have a crush on Corey, but I've never told him how I feel. "I'm at home. I just got out of the shower.", I tell him hoping he'll calm down. "Oh. Are you ready for band practice?", Corey asks. "Yeah, I'll be there in 20 minutes.", I say. "Cool. See you there. Bye Lanes.", Corey says. "Bye Core.", I say then hang up. I better get ready.
After I get done getting ready, I start walking to Corey's house. When I get there, I walk into the garage as I normally do. Corey is sitting on the couch watching tv. "Hey.", I say. He turns to me and smiles that warm and kind smile that makes my heart beat faster. "Hey Lanes.", he says. I sit down next to him. "Where are Kin and Kon?", I ask. "They are cleaning their room. Their mom is making them.
They'll be here in an hour or two.", Corey says. "Why did you call me over here now then?", I ask. Corey looks nervous and rubs the back of his neck. "Well, I wanted to ask you a question. I was wondering if maybe Friday you would like to go out to dinner with me.", he says slowly. I can't believe this. The Corey Riffin asking me out. I've dreamt of this moment before. "Yes, I would love to.," I tell him with a smile. "Great. So Friday at 7:00?", he asks. "That sounds good.", I say.
-Time Skip Transition-
I've never been happier. For the past few weeks me and Core have been dating. Today me and Core are going to spend the day at the park. Corey said he was going to pack a picnic basket to bring for our lunch. Right now I'm taking a shower before I go. Once I step out of the shower I feel sick, like I'm going to throw up. I open up the toilet and throw up my breakfast. I sit there for a few minutes. I get up to go get a washcloth to wipe my mouth off. I open my cabinet to get one and see my box of tampons. Oh no. I just now realized that I haven't had my period for a while.
My eyes get wide as I realize what this could mean. Me not having my period and me feeling sick and throwing up. I get dressed and get the keys to my car. I quickly drive to the nearest store. I go in and buy what I'm looking for. I drive back to my house and go to my bathroom. I read the directions on the box and do what it says. After waiting a few minutes, I slowly pick up the test to see the results. As I see the results I feel time stand still and reality slip away from me as I drop the test letting it clatter on the floor. My fear has been confirmed.