Ch. 3: Comfort
Ginger awoke not realizing she had fell asleep in front of her door. She looked up at her clock, it was 10:00 p.m., she had been sleeping for 3 hours. She went into her bathroom and looked into the mirror. Her eyes had bags under them, and her face was dirty from crying. She was sure Sasha had liked her, and that he would get his feelings for her back. Who am I kidding, he has Clover... she thought with disgust. She quickily changed into her pajamas and since she couldn't sleep went on the computer for a bit.
Dodieeebish: GINGER...WHERE WERE YOU TODAY?
Dodieeebish: I thought you were going to meet Macie, Laticia, and I at the park?
Ginger22: oh, im sorry, I got caught up in something...Im really sorry
Dodieeebish: ugg, Well we were waiting for 20 minutes and you never showed up so we left, and Laticias dad drove her to the airport...
Ginger22: oh...Im soo sorry, I feel really bad...Can I make it up to you guys?
Dodieeebish: Its too late now, she already left, but she gave Macie and me the number to her grandparents if we wanted to call her...its 908-220-3134
Ginger22: Thanks, I'll call her tomorrow when I can
Dodieeebish: so what happened? You didn't even call one of us to say you can't make it
Ginger22: Its a long story, and a pathetic one...
Dodieeebish: tell me, don't worry about it, Laticia will be back in a week...
Ginger22: Well I was at the park, I was waiting by the big tree and Sasha came by and he wanted me to walk with him and so I did, and I guess its my fault but I don't know...Im so confused...
Dodieeebish: wait...what? You walked with Sasha...? thats why you blew us off...?
Ginger22: yea...I guess, I know lame...but I just got caught up in the moment, and I started to like him again, I guess I never stopped liking him...
Dodieeebish: oh gosh...
Ginger22: and well, I thought he liked me too since he asked me to walk with him and then when he asked me to watch the sunset with him...and well, I...I...
Dodieeebish: you what...?
Ginger22: I tried to kiss him...
Dodieeebish: wow. Really...? oh...and he didn't...he doesnt...
Ginger22: yea...I guess he is still with Clover...I read in his profile "Im crushin on - - - - er cuz they have been there for me" and I thought he ment me, but he said it was old and that since he was dating Clover...
Dodieeebish: what elese after that...?
Ginger22: I don't know...I ran away, crying, mad, upset...
Dodieeebish: wow, im so sorry Ging...I wish I could have been there for you...
Ginger22: Its alright, its my own fault thinking that he would like me just because I like him
Dodieeebish: so you do admit to liking him...?
Ginger22: yea...I guess
Dodieeebish: well I got to go, but we can talk more tomorrow, bye
Ginger22: bye
Dodieeebish has signed off
Ginger sat staring at the computer screen, then got up and layed on her bed facing the window. She wanted to talk to Darren, but she figured it would be akward telling him that she liked Sasha while she was dating him, plus he wasn't online and it was too late too call. She wanted to write about it in her diary, but she couldn't bare to write it, it hurt to much. I was so sure I was over him, but I guess im not she thought.
DING
She heard the noise from a new instant message and got back to her computer, it was Sasha.
sashathegreat09: Hey Ginger, uh...sorry about tonight...um...
sashathegreat09: Im guessing you were expecting something but...
sashathegreat09: please answer
She couldn't bare to respond so she exited the window and signed off and went to bed.
THE NEXT MORNING
Ginger woke up realizing it was 12 in the afternoon. She went downstairs, the house was silent, there was a note on the coffe table saying that Lois was going out with Dave to do some shopping and that Carl was at Hoodsey's and they (Lois and Dave) would be back around 2 and that if she goes anywhere to leave a note. Ginger went back upstair got a pair of shorts and a white t-shirt from her closet and went to the bathroom to take a shower.After she got out and fixed her hair she heard the phone ring and darted to her bed to get it.
Ginger: Hello
Macie: Hey Ginger
Ginger: Hey Macie, whats up
Macie: Nothing really, want to go swimming with Dodie and I? Were going down to the lake
Ginger just thought about telling Macie she wasn't in the mood but she did need something to get what happened off her mind.
Ginger: Yea! I'll get my things and meet you down there.
Macie: Ok, see you there!
Ginger hung up the phone and went back into the bathroom to change into her bathing suit, then she got her towel, scribbled a quick note and headed out the door. When she finally got there Dodie and Macie were already in the water.
Dodie: Hey Ginger! Come in! The waters great (laughs)
Macie: Yea, and I dont even need my floaty any more
(Dodie and Macie Laugh)
Ginger laughs and walks on the dock and was about to take her shorts off when she heard someone call her name.
"GINGER!"
She turned around and saw that it was Sasha. She sighed and went back to what she was doing. Sasha ran up to her.
Sasha: Ginger...please...can...we talk...please...
He said in an exhasted voice.
Ginger: I don't really think theres anything to talk about, Im fine...really
Sasha: please, can I just talk to you, please
Ginger looked at Dodie and Macie who in their eyes were telling her to go.
Ginger: Alright...
Sasha: Um, lets talk over here
Sasha walked towards trees far in the back and Ginger followed. She didn't know what to expect.
Ginger: Listen...you dont have to apologize, you can like whoever you want, sorry if I came on strong
Sasha: No,its just that, you never let me finish
Ginger: Well im sorry, I just couldn't bear to hear the rest
Sasha: Well there is more
Ginger: Im listening...
Sasha: As I was saying, I had that in my profile the summer we were dating, then we broked up, and I left it in while I was dating Clover
Ginger: i know
Sasha: and then we broke up, and I forgot to delete it...
Ginger: So your saying you just had that in there because you forgot to delete it... and you don't like anyone...i mean me...?
Ginger was upset now, she couldn't handle it, she turned around to walk away but Sasha grabbed her.
Ginger: Just let go...
Sasha: I never said I didn't like anyone...or you
Ginger: oh so you do like someone...let me guess, prettier, perfect, and better than me
Sasha: Yes, I do like someone, and shes right here...
Ginger: Who...where?
Sasha leaned in and Kissed Ginger. Ginger suprised, just looked at him.
Ginger: But last night, I thought, when I tried to...
Sasha: I didn't know it then, but I do now
Ginger: How can you just change your mind...in one day
Sasha: I guess I've always still liked you, but then school started and Clover was there, then we broke up, and I knew that If I called you, you would just think I wanted you back because I didn't have anyone there
Ginger: So your saying all this time you still liked me
Sasha: yea
Ginger: I feel the same too, but after last night, I don't know...
Sasha: I just kissed you and you kissed me back, is that not feeling something...?
Ginger: I want to be with you, but, maybe we should take it slow, so no one gets hurt
Sasha: I promise I wont hurt you again
This time Ginger kissed him. She was happy to be with Sasha again, she wanted this time for them to be honest with each other, she hoped it would work out.
Ginger: What am I going to tell Dodie and Macie? I basically told them I was mad at you
Sasha: Just tell them that you had a change of heart...
Ginger: Well I have to get back to them anyways, I'll see you later
Sasha: you dont want me to come with you
Ginger: I do, but I blew them off to stay with you yesturday and this was going to be a girls thing...
Sasha: alright, I'll call you later...
Sasha hugged Ginger, kissed her on the cheek and walked away. Ginger went back to her friends and told them what happend.
Macie: So your back with Sasha?
Dodie: You kissed him...? He kissed you?
Macie: You still like him?
Dodie: I knew it!
Ginger: yea, well, it was bound to happen...(laughs)
Dodie: Oh, how romantic...This is like a love story
Ginger: Oh Dodie, dont be so dramatic!
(All the girls laugh)
Dodie: All we need to do now is find me a boyfriend (blushes)
Macie: yea, me too, wait, I had one...but we broke up...
Ginger: aw, guys, dont worry, we'll find the perfect guys for you
Dodie and Macie: Yea
Ginger: This is supposed to be the best summer ever right?
Dodie and Macie: Right
Ginger: So it will be, we'll have fun this week and when Laticia gets back we'll have more fun!
Dodie and Macie: RIGHT!
The girls splashed around a bit then got out and went to Dodies house.
Dodie: hmm, which do you like better, the pink or the navy blue nailpolish?
Macie: Pink
Ginger: yea, definately the pink
Macie: So what are we going to do?
Ginger: I dont know...wait..lets go to the movies then have a sleepover tonight?
Macie: Sounds fun!
Dodie: REAL FUN!
Ginger: ok, how about here?
Macie: Well I got to go, I need to rest before the festivities
Dodie: Oh Macie
(All the girls laugh)
Ginger: Im going to head home as well, I haven't seen my mom or Dave all day and I need to check in with them
Dodie: Ok, see you guys later
Macie and Ginger: Bye
Ginger and Macie walked out of Dodies and headed different ways home. Ginger was happy now, she had Sasha and the best friends andyone could ask for. Then suddenly, someone pulled her from behind a tree.
Ginger: Hey whaaa...
It was Sasha, he kissed her then let her go.
Ginger: Hey...are you following me? First the lake and now here?
Sasha: no, and plus, im your boyfriend
Ginger: ha ha, yea, so whats up?
Sasha: I was thinking, do you want to hang out, maybe go to the lake, again, and just walk around together
Ginger: Well, I have to get home and let my mom know I didn't disapear somewhere then Im having a sleepover with Dodie and Macie at Dodie's
Sasha: oh (dissapointed)
Ginger: Im sorry...
Sasha: Its ok, I'll just play with Melanie...
Ginger: As in your little sister...?
Sasha: yea...(laughs)
Ginger: I guess I could spend a little time with you, but first I need to go see my mom
Ginger and Sasha walked hand in hand to her house. She checked in with her parents then walked to the lake. After her and Sasha spent some time there she went back home and had Sasha help her carry her things to Dodies.
Ginger: Well Thanks, I guess I'll talk to you tomorrow?
Sasha: Of course, if you can't sleep tonight, call me...
Ginger: Sasha...
Sasha: I know, I know, girls night
Ginger kissed him then walked into Dodies house, Dodie had left the door unlocked for her. Before she closed it, she watched Sasha walk away, smiled, then closed it and headed upstairs knowing she was one of the luckiest girls alive.
AUTHOR NOTE:
Hey Everyone! I've been meaning to comment at the end of all these fics but I've forgotten, anyways, I hope you guys are liking it so far, Im going to be writting a lot and right now Im just coming up with some ideas, Tomorrow I'll try to post another and on Friday I'll try to write two and post them, I hope you guys like this so far! Please R & R! Reviews Much appreciated! Thanks and I hope you like whats happening so far!