Aerosmith Concert
Front Row
12:30 AM
Friday
Claire Lyons stood in the crowd, her voice hoarse, her arms wrapped around herself, her hair blowing in the wind and her body jumping to Aerosmith's - Devil's Got a New Disguise. It was so easy to get lost in the music, her voice blended in with the others as they sang the chorus.
Derrick Harrington could only look at her in wonder, he fought the urge to wrap his arms around her middle. He never thought that he'd ever look at Claire in the light he saw her in now. She was always the friend to his girlfriend but now he could see her - Claire. Had her appearance changed? Of course.
But she was still the same person, still sweet and kind. And those eyes, goddamn her eyes. He was thinking like a sap, no he was thinking like Fucking Cam. But at the moment he didn't care. He wasn't sure that he would allow himself a relationship with her.
He'd never been a masochist or a self sacrificer whatever.
But he was scared.
She was the first person to really make him feel.
The first to make him want something serious.
And the feeling was something he would have to think about.
Logic had never been his forte but for her, he would make it so.
She was important to him.
Logically they were seniors...graduating in a few months what kind of relationship would that be?
Could they do long distance?
Were his feelings strong enough to consider that?
Hell did he feel strong enough to lean away from his game?
Was she another toy?
His head swam with all of the questions, so full he hadn't even noticed the music changing, from something loud and upbeat to the more mellow side of Aerosmith, to the very final chords of Don't Wanna Miss a Thing.
Claire was leaning closer to him now, her eyes looking up at his, her blue sparkling with excitement.
He knew the answer.
Yes. She was worth it.
But she would never be another toy to him.
Without a second more of hesitation he wrapped his arounds around her waist and pulled her against him. His chin resting on the top of her head. It wasn't long before she was snuggled into his embrace. Her body humming with excitement.
Kiss Your Past Goodbye began to play in his head as the crowd roared to Kings and Queens.
Gregory's Apartment
Kristen's Room
8:30 PM
Saturday
Her pen tapped against her desk repeatedly, her foot tapping against the ground incessantly - she was almost surprised no one had complained yet from downstairs. Her eyes were fixed on the Calculus problems on her desk while her mind whirred elsewhere.
Fuck she didn't want to be doing this.
She wanted to be out with Dylan or someone that would have it.
What she craved right now, she needed the inspiration, the way her body seemed to loosen up with one smoke. Without a second thought she picked up her phone. She thumbs flying as she tapped across the surface.
The reply seemed to take forever, and the longer it took the more antsy she became, she was like a caged animal.
From Dylan
To: Kristen
Wait...What?
She felt her annoyance level spike.
To: Dylan
From: Kristen
What do you mean, what?
From: Dylan
To: Kristen
STFU, sorry, I just find it a little unbelievable, but whatever, I'll be over there in a few and we'll come back to my place.
To: Dylan
From: Kristen
Kay
She threw her phone onto her bed and began to get her stuff together. Pajamas, a pair of jeans and shirt for the next morning, her laptop and other books...after all she needed an excuse. And having to help Dylan with either homework or her college apps were as a good excuse as any.
Besides it was Saturday night, she should be allotted some sort of freedom.
She peaked her head out and saw the living room tv flashing. Her parents were awake, she crept in.
"Mom, Dad."
They looked at her, "Yes?"
"Dylan needs help with her college applications and some Calculus homework, she's offered to pick me up and take her to my house, she would rather not turn in her weekend work in late."
Her parents looked at the other, incredulous.
Her mother was the first to speak, "I thought you said Dylan wasn't taking Calculus at the start of the year."
Fuck.
"No no, she is, I meant that she's not in BC, she's in a AB which is the easier calc, they don't go into an in depth detail."
Her mother narrowed her eyes, "right. Well sure, go just this once."
With that she was excused, she scurried back to her room, her heart pounding with excitement. She grabbed her bag, was she ready to do this?
Yes.
She was about to live. With the three sharp knocks to their apartment door, she was out of her room and into the hallway. She didn't bother to say goodbye, or thank Dylan. No, her sole purpose was to get into the car and relax.
"Before you get any ideas Kristin, we are not hot boxing."
Right.
She'd wait for the next time.
"Dyl, did we just pass a hookah bar?"
She could literally feel the green eyes rolling, "No, you're not even eighteen."
"Right."
"I feel as if I've done a grave wrong having you try weed."
"Dyl, I'm just stressed and besides weed isn't even addictive."
Dylan looked at her concerned, "if you say so."
Rivera Estate
Alicia's Room
12:34 AM
Saturday
Alicia rolled her eyes as she looked at the computer screen, the messages were Massie were making her sick to her stomach, between the advice on what to do about Josh and how to get them on the level of Massie of Cam and the messages about Claire. It made her want to sign out of the ichat.
Before she had a chance the screen began to ring.
Video Chat.
She clicked on the accept icon and Massie's face popped up on the screen, "finally."
"Sorry, I was using the potty."
"Right, well, I have a question."
"Shoot."
"What should I get Cam for our anniversary?"
And here we go.
"I don't know, isn't it like three months away from now?"
"Yes, but its never too early to plan ahead, right?"
"Right, I don't know, get him a new pair of cleats?"
Massie rolled her eyes, "Gross, no. Is that what you get Josh?"
"Yes to be honest, we'll celebrate with small gifts and a quiet night in."
"I don't know, it sounds too cheesy, I'll get him wrapped in a big red bow, yeah?"
Oh Massie.
"That sounds good too, I guess."
Massie tilted her head, "Whats going on?"
Alice thought to herself for a moment, did she want to tell Massie her problems? She used to tell Massie everything there was to know about her and Josh, or her and her troubles but lately, she'd begun to pull away, she preferred to confide in Claire if anyone. Massie, with what Dylan had told her over those messages.
It made chills crawl up her spine.
Massie might have always been cunning and sneaky but she wouldn't do that to her own friends. What did Massie stand to gain?
She had more to lose than anything.
And she refused to believe that Massie would endanger a nearly ten year friendship.
She shook her head out of the thoughts and looked at Massie through the screen, seeing concern in the Amber eyes.
"I..its always Josh. I know that right now we're currently off, but we both walk this fine line. And those rumors that he's been cheating hurt, they fucking hurt especially cause I've seen him hang around other girls. But is it weird that I refuse to believe them? Fuck, I just hate how everything got so complicated."
Because of you.
She heard a vibration, Massie has a text.
"Can we talk later?" Massie asked her.
She nodded and clicked the sign out button. There were times in where Alicia wanted nothing more than to punch Massie's face. Slap her and put her to blame for what happened between her and Josh, blame her for causing this downfall. But she knew that in truth, she - herself played a huge part of it that night.
She - herself allowed Massie in that night with Josh. And something changed, Cam never found out of course, no need to drag him into the shambles but Massie changed, so did Josh.
You can never move forward if you keep the past close.
But she wouldn't let got of the past for she blamed it on her present and her future.
She looked at her phone...One missed call from Josh.
Josh.
Briar Day
Lunch
12:38 PM
Monday
"Okay Claire, spill whats going on between you and Derrick?"
Claire looked up from her spot underneath the tree, Todd standing over her casting a shadow over her. She patted the grass next to her and leaned her head onto his shoulder.
"I don't know.."
"Bullshit, Derrick is in the lunchroom staring out right now trying to figure out why you're not in there with the rest of the group."
"When did you get so insightful?"
"I don't know, maybe around the time that my voice got deeper."
Claire laughed and pinched his side, "shut up, if you must know I had a good time at the concert."
"Mhmm, keep going."
"And I don't know, it was nice, he was nice and.."
"And?" He implored.
"I feel as if I might develop real feelings for him but I feel as if I shouldn't."
"I don't know why you've had this sudden change, I miss your romanticism nature, if anything you should be jumping on that train, I know you - Claire maybe as well as you know yourself, you're just afraid to complicate things, hell I know you're afraid to end up like Josh and Alicia or Cam and Massie, because as well know, Cam and Mass.. are so not solid, and borderline dependent."
"I -"
"Lyons' trust me on this, this thing that you have with Derrick will work out. I know this because I know - hell I can see how much he likes you."
"But from what I've heard he loses interest quickly, and I do fall in too deep, he'll hurt me cause I'll be boring."
"Bullshit. Trust your gut on this, don't let fear rule you."
"And they said men were dense."
Todd grinned cheekily at her.
"Wait, Todd how do you know all of this."
He grimaced, "Lets just say there are things brother's should never have to hear about their sisters."
Claire laughed, and took Todd's hand as they stood up.
She winked at him, "Thank you."
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Status Update:
Alicia Rivera: Nothing like a night out with my Clique. Hahaha. My bad bitches. ;)
23 Likes
Comments:
Claire Lyons: Damn Straight, bad contest you in first place!
Alicia Rivera: Claire, you are too white, but I Love you!
Claire Lyons: Mhmm, whatever. I love you too.
Kristen Gregory: Hey hey, I was there too.
Alicia Rivera: We love you too.
Massie Block: Why wasn't I invited?
Claire Lyons: You were...you just said you were busy.
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Private Message:
Kristen Gregory to Dylan Marvil
Hey, are we still on for next friday?
Dylan Marvil: Yeah, I'm talking to the dealer right now.
Kristen Gregory: You are awesome.
Dylan Marvil: Mhmm, but you gotta start paying your share for this, mmkay?
Kristen Gregory: Yeah, no problem. Thanks again.
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Private Message:
Josh Hotz to Alicia Rivera
Can we please talk now?
Alicia Rivera: I doubt we're at that point anymore..I don't think we can fix this. Fuck just meet me to talk at Starbucks tomorrow at 3, I can't do this over facebook.
Josh Hotz: I'm sorry but please don't...I love you, Leesh.
Alicia Rivera: I think thats the problem Josh...we're too skewed in our views of love at this point, I doubt we truly love the other, we've changed Josh.
Josh Hotz: Don't say that, is there any way we can meet tonight?
Alicia Rivera: No.
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Derrick Harrington has gone from 'single' to 'in a relationship'
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Comments:
Todd Lyons: Who?
Derrick Harrington: Gtfo
Cam Fisher: No fucking way bro, who's rising up the challenge?
Josh Hotz: Congrats.
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Private Message:
Massie Block to Alicia Rivera
Why wasn't I invited?
Alicia Rivera: You were, you just choose to ignore any message that has Claire's name in it.
Massie Block: I do not, and I don't see why you invite her, who's side are you on?
Alicia Rivera: This isn't about choosing sides Massie, its me - genuinely enjoying Claire's company and friendship. You're either in or you're out, but I'm not picking who I like the most.
Massie Block: You know how I feel about Claire.
Alicia Rivera: Right, insecure. It sounds like a personal problem to me.
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Wall Post:
Massie Block to Claire Lyons
Hey, I miss you, lets hang out soon.
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Claire Lyons has gone from 'single' to 'in a relationship with Derrick Harrington'