I hope you all enjoy this because I wrote it while I had the flu. Not to mention I still feel horrible! Well merry Christmas Eve Eve. (;

I groaned as I reclined the black velvet seat under neath my sweating thighs. I could feel sweat on the side of my face slowly building up. I closed my eyes as I sat back a little more, maybe I should try to relax. Why am I even trying to be friends with him? Sure, he was handsome and some what of a fun time to be around, but he was so cold. I'm not saying that I don't get angry some times and yell at people. What did he even mean when he said he's done bad things? We all have done some rebellious things, he couldn't have been that bad. I slightly sighed as my mouth began to grow dry, I was so thirsty. I was starting to feel some what sick actually.
"Are you thirsty?"
I don't know how he knew that.
"Yeah."
Short answers are okay when you feel horrible. I could feel my phone begin to buzz, it was my parents. I groaned as I clicked ignore, they were the last people I wanted to deal with.
"There's waters in the trunk, I'll help you get one."
I nodded as I opened the door and got out. We walked to his trunk and it clicked open, my phone began to ring again. I sighed as I slide the little animation that said answer.
"Hello?"
"Melanie dear, it's your mother."
"Clearly, I have caller I.D"
"Oh your so crude, what will we ever do with you?"
I rolled my eyes as Jared looked at me with an eyebrow raised. I put up a finger as I grabbed a water from him as stood against the car.
"I don't know, send me away."
"Oh then we wouldn't get to spend time with you, darling."
"Oh mother, your such a good liar."
"Now darling, do you know what time of the year it is? Sure you do. It's the lovely white event."
"Mother I can't make it, I'm too busy."
"Nonsense, your dress should be at the house soon. I have levra drop it off, and I will glad to tell you that boy asked if you had a date, lovely kid he is."
"I don't want to go with him though."
"Then who will be your date?"
I chewed on my lip as I quickly thought about a name to say. I really don't want to go with what's his name, he's rude. I don't even know why my mom makes me do these kind of events. They easily could have had another daughter who would agree to do these stupid events. I looked over at a confused looking Jared. The idea shot through my head.
"My friend Jared!"
His name quickly rolled off of my tongue. I could see his eyes go wide, and I knew I already made some what of a mistake. I don't care how he acts infront of my parents, and surely Wanda's parents are forcing her to go to. So he could maybe talk to Ian and not feel so lonely, if he actually agrees.
"Well we can't wait to meet him, the limos will pick you and Wanda up at 2:30 Saturday."
I replied with an okay and clicked end, slowly looking over to a some what curious Jared.
"I'm sorry, I didn't want to go with this weird kid."
I looked down at my feet, we were still leaning against the car. I feel bad for just assuming he would go with me. He didn't even really want to be friends with me.
"It's fine,I can go. I feel like I'm always your date for everything."
He slightly laughed as he slightly pushed me a little. Making a slight laugh rumble in my throat. I slightly shrugged as I brought the warm water up to my lips. I smiled at him before I made my way back into his car. This time I called Wanda.
"Can you bring us some gas? Yes I we can go shopping. Yes, and I'm sure."
I finished the conversation and smiled over at Jared. He slightly groaned as he sat back in his seat.
"What do I get stuck doing?"
He knew out conversation involved him. Sadly Ian complains about going shopping with us by himself, but now he wanted Jared to go. It's starting to get a little awkward, were starting to spend more time together. We're not even really that good of friends and I'm dragging him along with my everywhere like a rag doll.
"Shopping."
I said as I looked around and tried not to smile at him slightly agreeing. He's a decent person, not to mention he doesn't put up a fight to argue with me when I basically tell him where going some where. Sure I feel like I'm bossing him around, but he doesn't seem to mind.
"I'm fine with that."
He said as he shrugged and we now have to wait for Wanda and Ian to come bring us gas. I wonder when were going to even have time to finish this project. I know I shouldn't even be putting shopping infront of school but I also heard Jamie and his friend talk about these new sneakers he wanted. It wasn't 20 minutes until I heard Ian's jeep pull up behind us. Wanda jumped out and walked over to us carrying a gas can with gas in it. Ian followed her looking some what mad. I knew he always wanted to do things for Wanda like carry the gas can, but she never let him. Jared got out an thanked Ian, paying him back for the gas he bought him. I was busy talking to Wanda as we leaned up against the car.
"Did your mom call you too?"
She groaned as she looked over at Ian, checking him out. These two never get old, they always find a way to basically fall in love all over again each day.
"Yeah, and I had to tell her Jared was going with me."
She began to laugh lightly, and slightly nod her head.
"Oh you had too?"
"Yeah, it was either that or got with that blond kid."
"You know, you two are spending a good amount of time together."
"Shut it."
I said as I put my finger up to her lips. I know what she's thinking and it is not true at all. I have no desire to date Jared, were barely growing a friendship. Wanda gets too many ideas in her head than she should have. I looked over at the boys to see Ian and Jared talking about something, apparently Ian likes Jared's stupid car. Yeah it's nice, but it takes up gas. It wasn't long until I heard Jared telling me where heading back to my house. I sighed as I told Wanda I would see her in a hour so we can all go shopping. Hopefully Jared will agree to take my hummer. I bought it when I had this lame job at this fast food place like 10 minutes away. It took me forever to save up for it, not to mention I had to take Jamie to soccer practice basically every week. I doubt he's going to want to take my girly car, actually were all most likely going to end up going in Ian's jeep. I'm surprised Wanda can deal with that thing, the lift is too much not to mention it kills your ears. The guys like that though. Ian has two cars that I know of, Wanda never really told me. His parents spoil him like there is no tomorrow which can be a little annoying some times. His dad owns some oil company in another state, while his mom speaks with people about business. They always seemed to care about him, or so that's what Wanda told me. I waved goodbye to Wanda as we drove away, Jared pressed the gas down to show off infront of Ian. I rolled my eyes, they need to be friends. They get along maybe a little too well, and I know Wanda's brain is full of ideas. Little words were spoken as we pulled into my driveway, I just needed to change my outfit and ask Jamie what he wanted.
"I'll wait for you."
Jared said as I was about to get out.
"You can come in."
I said as I walked towards my house, him now following. This now meant I would wait for him if he needed to change. I opened the door to see Jamie with a different friend, not that I minded. All they did was play video games and eat, like any young kid. My uncle Jeb still watched him, his health was almost increasing in a way. The doctors have been trying as hard as they can to make him get better, and it's been some what working. I walked upstairs after I told Jared I would be right down. I told him there were drinks in the kitchen and to make himself at home, I didn't want to have an awkward friend. I looked in my closet and grabbed a pair of jean shorts along with a tee shirt I bought not too long ago. It's has our local college name written across it. I slid a pair of sandals on and brushed my hair out to braid it. Most normal girls would have to do their makeup, but the heat thought other wise. I grabbed an over the shoulder bag and made my way back downstairs. I'm guessing Wanda will most likely dress up a little and look beautiful, but I really don't care for it. I don't have anyone to impress, and were just going shopping. I looked in the liking room to see Jared talking to Jamie's friends, I walked over to the trio.
"Hey what sneakers did you want? Do you want anything else?"
I asked him as I sat down beside my younger brother. He handed me a poster of shoes and I observed them.
They were cool.
"Will you just take me shopping soon?"
"Of course. Did you want to come today?"
"No, I was wondering if I could go somewhere with Tyler."
I nodded as I kissed his forehead and waited for Jared to get up an join me.
"He's a good kid."
"I know, I try to keep it that way."
I answered as I got a call from Wanda telling me they were outside. I opened the door to see them sitting in the jeep and waiting for us. We walked out and Jared got in first, and then helped me up. My angle caught the ledge slightly which cause me to tumblr into a sitting Jared. I could hear him laugh, and I could help but laugh. As soon as we sat down and began to drive, the wind was whipping through my hair. Wanda quickly turned and looked at me.
"Let's get our belly buttons pierced."
"What?"
"Come on, please. You promised me you would."
I couldn't argue, I did promise her.
"Fine."
I agreed as I clicked my seat belt and Wanda turned back to face the front. The radio was soon loud once again as I brought my legs up and rested them under my body. Jared grabbed my legs and made then rest on his lap. I slightly smiled at him, he's a good friend.
Oh Melanie, must you keep him in the friend zone? Your horrible!