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Lauren woke up to the sound of Jenny's alarm clock going off. She had slept over so much that she knew when she launched her shoe at the alarm that she would hit the snooze button, and she did. She didn't go back to sleep though. The previous nights events kept replaying in her head. Sighing she got up and started searching through Jenny's clothes for something to wear. Jenny's style was a bit revealing for Lauren's tastes, but she finally found a skirt and a halter top that weren't too bad.
Lauren showered and got ready while Jenny was still sleeping. She knew that Jenny wouldn't get up until the last possible second so Lauren slipped out of the house and started walking to school. She hadn't gone two blocks when a car slowed beside her.
"Want a ride?" Tyler asked as he rolled down the window. Lauren was not amused. She was beginning to think that fate was not on her side.
"Sure, why not." Lauren replied, rolling her eyes. It wasn't like the day was actually going to get any better once she got to school.
Tyler pushed the door open for her and she climbed in, being careful not to make eye contact.
"Hey, about last night. I wanted to tell you I'm sorry. I just, well, I don't know what happened. I was looking for you and all of a sudden this girl was kissing me. I didn't even have time to react before you were there and Lila was being a bitch. Anyway, I'm sorry." Tyler said.
Lauren wasn't in the mood to play games today.
"Why does it matter Tyler? Its not like we have anything between us that you need to be sorry for. You can kiss whoever you want." She said bluntly.
"Oh yeah?" Tyler replied with a smile, leaning in to kiss her.
"Yep, you can definitely feel free to do that again." Lauren smiled. Not being one to disappoint, he did.
"And for the record, I was hoping that there could be something between us." He said shyly.
"Only if you promise to stop kissing strange girls." Lauren laughed.
Tyler held up his fingers. Lauren shook her head in confusion.
"Scouts honor." Tyler explained. Shrugging he put the car into gear and drove them to school.
When they arrived Lauren said goodbye and headed to her locker. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Charity pacing in front of it.
"Wow, starting early today aren't you. It must be so tiring to have to be a bitch so early." Lauren said in mock kindness.
"I guess you can let me know." Charity replied.
"I'm not here to be a bitch, I'm actually here to apologize. I'm sorry for last night. I was mad and scared and jealous. I know it was a lot for you to deal with, finding out who your dad was and all. Imagine finding out you were going to have to share your only real parent. Not that I'm trying to justify what I did, just letting you know where I was coming from." Charity finished, glancing at Lauren.
"I'm not ready to forgive and forget, but I'll forgive. Just stay away from my boyfriend." Lauren said threateningly. Charity clapped her hands and squealed. Lauren thought the poor girl must have lost her mind.
"See? I helped! He realized how he felt for you didn't he?" Charity asked excitedly.
"Well, come on, details!" Charity exclaimed.
Lauren got caught up in Charity's excitement and started telling her how Tyler had asked her out this morning.
"Wait a minute, why am I telling you this? We're not friends." Lauren asked, coming to her senses. Charity's face fell at her words.
"Well, I know, but we're sisters and I was kinda hoping.." Charity trailed off with a shrug.
"I said you were forgiven, but I can't just forget how you and Lila played me last night. How do I know that this isn't part of some scheme to hurt me?" Lauren asked coldly
"I apologized!" Charity exclaimed. Lauren shook her head.
"It's not that easy Charity. If you want to be my friend, don't say it, do it" Lauren told her as she slammed her locker and walked off.