"Bye Dad! I'm going to the party now" Sean Called out to his Father before reaching out for the door
"Bye Son! Have fun at the party and don't get too drunk. Once again thanks for your honesty. And don't stay out too late or I'll have to come get you again" Esteban smiled back at Sean coming up from the garage
"I will do and don't worry papa I'll be back before you know it" Sean reassured his Dad
"That's my son" Esteban winked giving Sean a light punch on the arm as he chuckled opening the door
He walked out towards the front lawn, only to see Daniel with his zombie blood and mask walking around like a zombie.
"Aww you're going already. Can I come?" He pouted at Sean
"No,Daniel. We been through this already. This party isn't for Kids. It's for High schoolers. Just stay here and don't get into too much trouble will you" He scolded Daniel
"Fine. Just say Hi to Lyla for me then" he grumbled while continuing to walk around like a zombie
"Haha I will don't worry. I got to dash. Be back soon" Sean dashed off from the lawn running
He was already late, and Lyla and the others were waiting for him at Eric's for the snacks and the food. He had to get moving.
As he walked past Brett's, Brett let out another insult at Sean something about his race again, but he ignored it. There wasn't time to waste with inconveniences like that, and plus he already fought Brett before and it didn't solve anything, Brett was Brett wan asshole like Lyla said no point getting worked up and wasting energy over him.
Plus, he had a girl to impress. Jenn . He couldn't go to the party looking like some scruffy dick that would sure be not the way to go.
Eventually, he arrived at Eric's house the party already started. The heavy stench of smoke, weed and alcohol and the sound of people already getting wasted entered Sean's eyes and nose the second he stepped in through Eric's door.
He scanned the surroundings trying to find any of his friends, Jenn or Lyla. He spotted Lyla alone by the kitchen and mixer stand.
"Oh hey you finally decided to show yourself up" She chuckled jokingly at him
"Um... Yeah . Duh. I wasn't going to flake out obviously. Daniel was holding me up with his zombie blood and stuff. He made a mess with the syrup in the kitchen" Sean rolled his eyes thinking back to the delay and the mess he made
"So that's why you ran off in the middle of the call like that. I was wondering what had gotten into you. If you were so nervous about Jenn that ants were in your pants or something" She joked
"He thinks he's cute with all his zombie blood and that, but he just looks stupid and like a brat. No, I'm not that nervous. I'm fine" Sean denied, when inside he was freaking out like hell now that he was here.
"Don't be mean to Daniel. He's just a kid. I'm sure you were like that at your age. And really? You look like your freaking out already" Lyla laughed poking fun at Sean
"Yeah Yeah I'm sorry" he held his hands up in mock surrender at his friend. "Oh I see Jenn, Time to make my move" Sean looked towards the backyard seeing Jenn by herself smoking . Now was the perfect chance she was all alone.
He had prepared blankets, beer and some chips for them . If everything worked out that was. Now time to make his move.
"Well Good luck Lover boy. I'll be here. If you need support and a shoulder to cry on if things don't work out. Meanwhile I'm going to score myself another date tonight" Lyla rolled her eyes at Sean
"Yeah right, I don't need it. I'll be snuggling up with Jenn under the blanket , looking at the stars. I'm going to score myself a date tonight" he scoffed back at Lyla
"We'll see Seany Boy" She sarcastically said , pulling up a cigarette to smoke as Sean rolled his eyes and headed to the garden.
The garden was mostly quiet with only a few groups of people drinking and chatting, besides Jenn who was looking out quietly all alone. Her hair was blue and purple and her face was painted in the form of a cat, just like that photo on instagram.
You stalker, Sean. Hope she didn't see that comment that you made on there. His brain chided him, as he tried to push that thought away . Taking a deep breath he approached Jenn.
"Hi Jenn, What you up to?" He asked the line that he had rehearsed in the bathroom mirror before leaving
"Oh Hey Sean! Not much as you can see just chilling and having a smoke. You want some?" She asked offering a cigarette to Sean
Sean wanted to take it, but he had promised Lyla earlier that he wouldn't smoke any weed at the party as he already had one with her earlier on in the porch. Be cool, dude. His brain urged him before he babbled out
"Actually I'm alright. I told Lyla I wouldn't do weed tonight. Anyway, you want to hang? I got some blankets, some chips and beer if you wanted to get cosy" Sean pointed out to the lawn behind them. There was space for them to sit and chill for a bit
"Sure. I don't mind. I got the munchies anyway. Been craving some chips and beer. And someone to talk to. Derek's been ignoring me" She shrugged
Sean proceeded to get the blanket and chips out of his schoolbag, along with the beers . Setting it up on the grass, his heart pounding.
Ok , You got Jenn to sit with you at the party. Now don't screw this up. Lyla can only get you so far. His Brain told him
"Perfect. I have just what you need" Sean smiled back at her opening the bag of chips. "I hope you don't mind I don't have a dip there was none left at home" he chuckled
"Of course I don't. I just want food Lol" she said dipping her hands onto the chips, as she sat next to sean eating
Sean didn't feel like eating, instead choosing to sip on a beer to calm his thoughts down. "So what happened with you and Derek, why is he ignoring you?"
"Oh we got into a fight, Over something stupid. That's what best friends do, I'm sure you and Lyla have your fair share of squabbles" Jenn shrugged at Sean
"Oh yeah we do... but it's fairly minor and we make up quickly. I'm sure you and Derek will be fine. And if he ever tries anything I'mma beat that Punk's ass" He gritted at the last bit
"Oh Wow Sean." Jenn turned back to him in surprise "Bit of a protective one aren't you?" she asked
Sean felt himself blush under the dark of the night. Thankfully it was dark and she couldn't see his cheeks. He was flustered already especially with that tone that Jenn was using.
"Umm maybe... I'm just trying to look out for you as a friend you know... I do that with everyone, Lyla, My brother. Nobody messes with my friends and family you know" He trailed off nervously trying to deflect the truth
"Thanks Sean. But I know what your game is. Trying to get me under the blankets with food and beer, then charming your way on my Instagram by leaving a heart on my recent and then having "Condom" and a picture of Sperm on your hand"
Sean gulped. Oh crap. He realised too late that he had been leaning on his arm and his hand was showing the side of what Lyla had written with the Sperm drawing and reminders on his hand.
I shouldn't have left a comment on Instagram, Now I look like an obsessive freak. I've just blown it. And really Lyla? Now she thinks all I want from her is sex when that's not the case... Oh dear this is not going well.
"No No that's not what I meant, I just really liked your hair it genuinely does look nice . Trust me there's nothing more to that, And Lyla drew that we was just fooling around and being stupid. Ignore that" He tried to dismiss it stuttering
"Oh really Sean or Where you looking to get laid?" She asked unimpressed
"No no not at all" he quickly insisted feeling his cheeks burn up even more
"Then what's this then?" Jenn picked up the Condom packet that had fallen out of Sean's bag
Oh Shit. I forgot about that zipper. Now it's leaked out all over the place and she's getting the wrong idea. Say something before you ruin this forever!
"Look that was just in case. I mean I like you Jenn, like genuinely like you as a person . It's not just about getting laid. Well maybe that was part of it too as well" he blushed bright pink at the thought of saying out loud
"You Jerk!" Jenn scolded as she slapped him. Everybody around them turned to look at the commotion as Sean winced from it the attention and the slap.
Great, just great. Not only have I blown it, I've blown it with everyone watching me. Now no girl is going to like me; they all think I'm a freak that wants to get laid.
"You know I was going to give you a chance, as you seemed a nice guy but if all you want from me is to get laid then you can fuck off Sean Diaz . I'm better off with someone else that respects me rather than a jerk bag like you who only wants to get laid!" She screamed at Sean before running off back into the party inside
"Oooohhh Nasty" One of the jocks nearby called out while the others around him laughed
"Shut up!" Sean turned around snapping at them in anger. As the jocks and everyone turned back to what they were doing once the drama was over.
Lyla came over and gave Sean a sympathetic glance.
"Not now Lyla" Sean grumpily said as he dug his face onto his knees wanting to disappear forever
Lyla put her arm around Sean squeezing his shoulder. "Everything's going to be ok" She reassured him
"Is it?" Sean asked angrily, looking up into the night sky ahead of them.
"You heard that. Everyone thinks I'm a freak that wants to get laid. Everyone!" he angrily shouted throwing a nearby twig into the distance
"Hey!" She placed her hand on Sean's cheek sternly making him look at her. "Don't say that I don't think you're a freak. Ignore them, you tried your best. If Jenn can't see that then that's her loss"
"What about you Lyla the love witch, Did you score anyone tonight?" Sean asked still a bit bitter and angry
"What? No!" She chuckled back at him in disbelief
Sean frowned back at her in confusion "Why not? Thought you said you was going to score some guys tonight with your magic?" he asked Confused
"I was only joking. Sean Diaz no need to take everything so seriously. Besides that wasn't my main focus. My main focus was on you" She admitted rolling her eyes back at him
Sean stuttered back in shock. "What do you mean that your main focus was on me?"
Lyla sighed. "Are you so stupid with girls that you don't even know what I mean, I like you dumbass, you just didn't see because you were so worked up with Jenn"
"Ohh" was all Sean could awkwardly stutter out
"Yeah" Lyla retorted back to him. "So do you like me or not? Or are you still not over Jenn?" She asked getting straight to the point
"Oh errr" Was all that Sean could stutter out. Come on man, Just admit it. What are you waiting for? You've been hiding it so long. Just let it out dude! His brain scolded him once again
"Maybe. Yes.. Yes I do" he blurted back out to Lyla
"Oh come here" She said, shaking her head and getting impatient with Sean and his nervousness.
She leaned in closer to him, eyes closed tilting her head as Sean looked on in disbelief. What the hell just happened, Holy shit dude LYLA LIKES YOU. THAT'S RIGHT LYLA LIKES YOU. STOP THINKING . JUST KISS HER GODDAMN IT!
Sean leaned in closing his eyes too, as their lips met. They kissed briefly and gently under the stars before they pulled apart snuggling onto each other.
"Looks like we both did score a match tonight" Lyla said as she snuggled up onto Sean's shoulders staring up at the night sky above them
"We did. Lyla the love witch with her magic once again" Sean joked looking back at the sky
Lyla chuckled as she nestled and snuggled up closer to Sean both of them staring into the night sky together.
