Chapter 4
3 days later Ashley was still sad. She couldn't get Marissa's words out of her head. She was scared Lucas would believe Marissa.
She heard her phone ringing but didn't answer.
A few moments later she heard her mother open the door.
'What do you mean she doesn't want to talk to anybody?!?' she heard Vanessa yell. 'Vanessa dear I don't know what happened but she has been rather down lately.' Her mother said, trying to calm down Vanessa.
'Oh, she'll talk to me!'
Ashley heard the stairs and after that a quick knock on her door. Before she could answer Vanessa entered.
'Get over it Ashley! You can't keep sobbing about something that Barbie said!'
She sat down next to Ashley and put her arm around her friend. 'Get dressed, we can go to the beach.'
They heard a beep. Vanessa looked up and asked 'What was that?'
'It means I have a new e-mail.' Ashley said while looking for her favorite bikini. You can open it and read it to me.'
'It's from Zac and Lucas.' Vanessa stated. 'It says:'
Dear Ashley,
I would love it if you could have dinner with us this Saturday.
My sister, Zac and I will be there. If you want you can invite Vanessa.
Zac and I would like that. I take it you know where I live?
I hope to see you at school tomorrow, if I don't see you please e-mail if you
Can make it!
Love,
Zac and Lucas
Vanessa sighed when she read Zac's name. Ever since she heard some girls at school talk about 'hottie' Zac Efron she couldn't stop thinking about him in a……'I really like this guy' way.
'What?' Ashley asked her when she saw Vanessa staring.
'Oh, nothing' she looked down.
'You were thinking about Zac eh?' Ashley laughed.
'No, I hate him. Don't you remember what he did to Nate. Nate is my friend and Zac treated him really bad. I will never ever think about that guy……' she snapped.
Just keep telling yourself that and maybe he will leave you alone!
They got their things and went to the beach. They were laying in the sun when suddenly there was a shadow.
Vanessa opened her eyes and saw Marissa.
'Get out of my sight, you're ruining it!' she snapped
Marissa just glared at her and later raised her eyebrow at her.
'Really Marissa I hate your face, can I draw on it……I'm sure I can make it look better, wouldn't take much!' she sneered.
'You just watch your back you slut! And stay away from Lucas…and Zac! They're mine!'
Vanessa laughed 'both of them?'
'No, Lucas is mine and Missy likes Zac. You got nothing to offer a guy like that!' she snapped now looking at Ashley. 'He doesn't even like you'
Vanessa laughed again 'If he doesn't like her then why are we VIP's at his party next week and why are we having dinner at his place Saturday?'
Marissa smirked 'maybe so he can tell you he hates you, and to give you a look at how the other half lives!' she turned around and started walking.
Vanessa made an annoyed sound and looked at Ashley. 'She's wrong you know….He really likes you.' Ashley nodded.
Saturday afternoon
'Ashley! Would you hurry up!' Vanessa shouted from downstairs. It was weird but she was really looking forward to this dinner and she didn't want to be late.
'I'm done!' Ashley sang as she came down the stairs. She looked beautiful. She was wearing a pink dress that came down to her knees. Around her waist was a darker pink belt. 'so what do you think Ness? Do I look OK?'
Vanessa nodded happily. Ashley looked gorgeous and she thought she didn't look bad herself. She borrowed a dress from her friend Trish.
It was champagne colored satin and flowed down to her ankles. She let her wavy hair fall down her back and applied a little make-up.
'wow Ness, you look incredible. Why? It's not like you are trying to impress someone. Right?' Ashley asked with a huge grin on her face.
Vanessa could feel her cheeks getting warmer. Why? Why would she blush, she didn't like that stupid Zac! He is so mean! Ok fine, maybe I like him a little, but only because he has such nice eyes and a cute sm….GOSH. it is getting worse by the second.
They arrived and Lucas' place and he let them in.
'You two look beautiful tonight' they heard a voice say.
Vanessa turned around and saw Zac. She decided to have a little fun and said: 'Oh so tonight we look beautiful eh? What are you trying to say, that we look hideous in school?' she raised her eyebrow and tried not to laugh at his pained expression.
'I, I am sorry I didn't mean it like that'
'Ok fine you're forgiven' she smiled at him and he smiled back.
After dinner they sat down in the garden and talked. It was going well and they had even danced on the patio.
'So erm Vanessa, do you have a boyfriend?' Zac asked trying to sound casual
'What? Oh no' an she shook her head.
'so who are you going to the party with then?'
'Well I was going with Ashley but I don't think she'll come with me' Vanessa said pointing her head in the direction of Lucas and Ashley who were sitting next to each other, eyes locked.
Zac laughed and said: 'Well, do you wanna be my date? It doesn't have to be a date date but we can just hang out. I don't know anybody yet and you're good company.'
Vanessa smiled and thought about it for a second before saying: 'I would love to Zac.'
'Great, do you want me to pick you up?' Vanessa started laughing. 'Why? You live here!'
'Well I just thought that way you wouldn't have to walk or anything, I won't mind'
Vanessa smiled and nodded. 'Ok, deal'
What am I doing? What did I get myself into?