Chapter four!
Tessa's POV:
I couldn't help but feel a little bit hurt by Aubrey's comment. It reminds me that I will never be someone important. I've spent all of high school hiding from the spotlight and attention, so of course none of the popular kids would know me, including Alec. My crush on Alec has been my secret since last year. I don't know why I still like him considering he has know idea who I am.
"Tess, come eat." Dad calls from downstairs
I look in the mirror once more. My dark brown hair is frizzy and my face is plain.
I ignore it and head downstairs.
"So, any big plans for the last weekend of summer?" Mom asks
"No." I tell her
"What? No big parties?" Dad jokes
I try my best to laugh. My parents know that I've never been to a party.
"I'm sure there is." I tell him, "I just wasn't invited."
I put my dishes away and head back to my room. I sit down and work on my painting.
"Why aren't you dressed?" Audrey asks barging into my room
"What are you doing here?" I ask feeling confused
"Did you not get my text?" She asks
"No I haven't checked my phone." I tell her
"Oh, well we're going to a party!" She screams
"What?" I say in confusion
"Meredith and Cara are meeting us there." She tells me
She guides me to my mirror and starts working on my hair and makeup.
"Think of this as my apology." She says, " For what I said last night."
"You don't have to do this." I tell her, "I'm not mad at you for what you said."
Of course, nothing I said could change Aubrey's mind. So, here I was, at my first party with the most popular girl in the school.
"I'm going to get a drink. Do you want anything?" Aubrey asks
"I'm fine. Thanks for asking though."
She shrugs and heads into the kitchen leaving me alone. I wipe my hands on my dress and take a deep breath.
"I can do this!" I say to myself, "It's just a party."
"Do you always talk to yourself?" Someone says from behind
I turn around and immediately start blushing. Alec Phillips was talking to me.
"I-um" I stutter feeling my face reach an extreme temperature.
"I'm only kidding." He says laughing, "Let me get you a drink."
I don't know why I said yes, but I couldn't say no to Alec.
"You didn't want to drink with me?" Aubrey says walking up to us
"I guess you aren't as cool as me." Alec laughs
"You have a great laugh!" I giggle
I only had one drink and I was already feeling tipsy.
"Thank you, so do you." He laughs again
I blush even more at his comment. I can't believe I'm talking to Alec.
"I'll grab you another drink." He tells me heading toward the kitchen.
I nod and turn to Aubrey.
"You like him!" Aubrey exclaims.
"No I don't!" I deny
"Yes you do!" She laughs, "It's so obvious."
"It is?" I say feeling paranoid.
"Yeah, but don't worry, I don't think he's noticed yet." She reassures
I nod and finish off my drink.
"Here you go." Alec says handing me another drink.
A few drinks later, I was a mess. Alec and I were dancing and laughing. Between the alcohol and the dancing, I felt like I was going to pass out.
"I don't feel very good." I tell Alec
"Maybe some fresh air will help." Alec smiles guiding me toward the door
We sit down on a bench and look at the stars.
"I've had a lot of fun tonight Tessa." Alec tells me
"Me too!" I grin looking up at him
"I wish would've met earlier." He sighs
"Why?" I ask him
"Oh, um no reason." He says, "Just wish we had more free summer days."
"We can still hang out!" I tell him
"I guess you're right." He smiles
I don't know what came over me. I was leaning in to kiss Alec, even though he gave no indication that he wanted to kiss me back. As soon as our lips were close enough to touch, he pulls away from me, and I instantly feel sick. Before I know it, I puke all over his lap.
"I'm so sorry!" I laugh
"It's fine." He says giving me a small smile, "I'll be right back."
"Why is it so bright in here?" I mumble
"It's called the sun." Aubrey tells me
"What happened last night?" I ask rubbing my head
"You got super drunk and threw up all over Alec Phillips!" She laughs
"No! You're kidding!" I groan
"Wish I was." She tells me, "I don't he was too minded by it."
"Did he say anything to you?" I ask
"No, just that you had too much to drink and claimed that you were feeling sick." She says, "Why did something else happen?"
"Nope. Nothing else." I lie
I let out a sigh of relief. He didn't tell anyone that I tried to kiss him. Of course that is the first thing I remember about last night. I was so close to having my first kiss with a guy that I'm crazy about. If anyone found out that Alec rejected me, I'd become the laughing stock of the school.
"How was the sleepover?" Mom asks me as I walk into the house
"The what?" I ask
"Sleepover? The one you had at Aubrey's?" She says giving me a strange look.
"Oh, um, it was good." I shrug
"What did you girls do?" She asks
"Watched some movies, ate junk food, and talked about boys." I tell her
"That's fun. What movies?"
"The Notebook and a few others. Why are you so curious?" I ask her
"No reason. I just wanted to be an involved mother." She tells me
I give her a look and head up stairs. I pull out my phone and send a text to Aubrey.
I think my mom knows we went out.
I sigh and feel my phone vibrate.
What would your parents think? Their precious little daughter got so drunk she threw up. You better hope they don't find out. I have a feeling they wouldn't like you lying.
-A
Along with the text, A sent a photo of me throwing up in Alec's lap.
I gasp. My parents would kill me if they found out. They've always been strict and have always kept tabs on me. They'd freak if they found out I went to a party and lied about it. Also, no one at school needs to see this picture, especially Alec.
That was chapter four! Please tell me what you thought! I'd love to hear thoughts and suggestions! Who is your favourite so far?
