What just happened? Did I really spend the rest of the day with Dash? Did he give me a peck on the cheek, before leaving just seconds ago. Is it weird that I didn't mind him kissing me... that I kinda wanted him too?
" Hi sweetheart. Have fun at the mall?" greets my wonderful mom, coming in from the kitchen.
My parents don't know anything about this bet thing with Dash and I'd rather just keep it that way... for now anyways. I reply with a yes, and she gives me a hug. It feels so good to be loved.
" Where's Dad?" I ask noticing he isn't in the living room like he is normally at this time. " He's downstairs working on something important. He won't tell me what though." she says shrugging at the last statement.
Yea that's Dad, always gotta keep something a secret. I know he's a scientist and all, but that doesn't mean he has to hide his experiments from his family.
" Figures. Well, I'll be in my room." I say heading towards the escalators. My mom nods, adding an 'okay' before she heads back into the kitchen. Once in my room, I flop down on my fluffy bed.
I love my room; it has everything I ever wanted in it. Plus, it's all black just the way I like it.
So many things are on my mind, and I keep getting flashbacks of our walk... and of Dash.
I never even considered him attractive until today. Maybe it's because I wasn't so distracted by his usual obnoxious attitude, and I got to see the real him.
I touch my cheek remembering the kiss that was left there just minutes ago. The way his lips felt when they connected with my skin; I felt so much love and warmth from it, even if it was just on the cheek.
How could Dash of all people make me feel that way? I learned a lot from Dash during our time together; who would've thought he was an orphan?
He said he doesn't know why his parents gave him up. One day his parents told him he was going to get to visit a real fun place; they took him to an orphanage, which he hadn't know what it was at the time, and once he was inside walking around, the next thing he knew was his parents were gone. He cried and cried until he was incapable of anymore tears. At the orphanage, the kids would tease him because of his buck teeth. I couldn't believe Dash had buck teeth; you definitely can't tell now.
Anyways, he got fed up with the teasing and started bullying the kids to deal with his anger- and to stop them from teasing him. It all made since the moment he said that; why he likes to bully people, because he's been doing it since he was 4. Because of his behavior, he was moved to another orphanage.. and then to another and several more until he was finally adopted at age 9. Even when he finally got parents he still wasn't cared and loved for like he should've been- this is why he lashes out at the world. I felt so sorry for him, even though I probably had a worst past. Dash deserved better... well so did I, but I guess everyone can't have a good life.
' Never again will I love you' I hear my ringtone playing and it snaps me out of my thoughts right away. Without looking at the caller ID, I answer, " Hello." " Hey Sam. How'd things go with the jack ass?" I immediately know it's Danny and I wanna protest that he's not really a jack ass, but I laugh anyway so he wouldn't get suspicious. " Things went terrible of course. I would've rather been out with a monkey; at least then, I wouldn't have been so grossed out by its eating." I lie throuh my teeth, earning a chuckle from Danny.
Good, he's believing it.
" You know I could've gotten you those tickets with my ghost powers." " No, Danny I don't want you to steal." " I say anything is better than having to go out with that jerk." I sigh, wanting to tell him how I really feel. " Yea I know." " Hey, wanna hang out tomorrow." Danny asks with enthusiasm and hope in his voice. " I'd love to, but I'm kinda doing something with Dash." Even though I can't really see Danny's face I could tell it is definitely upset now. " Just because you have to date the guy for a week, doesn't mean you have to spend every moment with the him." " I know but Dash said we have to go on at least 5 dates during the week, and I'm trying to get it knocked out early."
I hope he's not mad. I hear Mr. Fenton's voice calling Danny on the other end. Probably something about ghost hunting. " Well, I gotta go. Talk to you later." " Bye." With that said I click the end button.
I can't believe I finally told Sam how I feel. How I've longed to do that. I still feel bad for what I said earlier though, but it seems like she forgave me. Oh man, and that kiss. Sure it was only a little peck on the cheek, but it felt so good to do that. And she didn't slap me away, awesome. I see Kwan walking up; I just know he was watching me when I kissed Sam, I just wonder where he hid?
" So how'd it go with the goth freak." I want so much to punch him dead in his face, but I shake off the urge so he won't get suspicious.
Wait, he didn't see me kiss her. Pheww, I'll be able to keep my cover up for a little longer; but why do I need to keep a cover up anyways. Cuz you'll lose your reputation in a flash, idiot. Oh, right.
" I wish I never made that bet with you. Going out with her is a major pain in the ass." I lie, having to bite my lip and turn the other way to keep from spilling the beans, earning a laugh from him.
It was never this hard to lie about stuff before, but now it is killing me to say such things about the girl who has stolen my heart since I first saw her- in the 8th grade. She's the main reason I pick on Danny so much-so I can see her.
" Sorry, dude, but you lost the bet." he says playfully. " Don't remind me."
Too late I already got a flashback of what happened. Flashback:
It is a game of 21 and if I win, Kwan will have to run around school naked screaming ' I'm a loser!', but if I loose I will have to date whoever he chooses for me for a week. I just know he'll pick the ugliest chick he can find, so I need to win- him running around school naked is gonna be classic. It is tied, 19 to 19, and I check the ball to Kwan.
You're going down!
He dribbles into the paint, and I expected him to make a shot in the paint, but instead he fakes me out and goes back to the 3 point line.I regain my composure, but before I can block him he gets the shot off; it seems to go in slow-motion, just taunting me until it finallly goes in. Kwan jumps for joy, while I fall to my knees acting like it's the end of the world, which it probably will be when he picks the girl and destroys my reputation for good. " Yeah, I won!" " I know Kwan, thanks for telling me." He smirks, coming over to me.
He's looking really forward to ruining my life, well so was I but that's different... sorta.
" Well, I guess you know what time is." " Yes I know." I say the feeling of dread evident in my voice. " And the girl I pick is..."
So he already knew who he wanted to choose, just waiting for an opportunity for me to have to go out with her. What a jerk.
" Sam Manson." I want to do a back flip from the joy of being with Sam for a week.
I've always wanted to go out with her, and now's my chance. And he thought it would be a horrible experience for me. Not!
" Ewww, gross, but if I have to.." I say fake hating it. " And you do."
Wait a minute, how am I going to get Sam to go out with me. She doesn't exactly like me last time I checked.
" One thing Kwan. How the hell am I supposed to get Sam to go out with me." " Oh, I've got you covered. See these." he holds out some tickets, which are supposed to mean what to me? " Okaay." " She won't be able to resist tickets to Kelly Clarkson's concert."
Oh yeah, she does love Kelly Clarkson, but how did he know that. I know that because I well, just happened to overhear her one day, while I was casually walking... to the mall.
" Alright fine, but I won't be enjoying this." I lie, walking away in somewhat of a daze just thinking about going out with her for a week, only to be stopped by Kwan. " Oh and one more thing. You have to go on at least 5 dates during the week." He smiles, probably thinking he's made me even more irritated , but he's done the exact opposite. " Damn dude, cut me a break." I pretend to be upset. " Sorry it's the rules." " Whatever." And with said I walk off, looking forward to the week with the girl of my dreams. End Flashback:
" Hey a bunch of us are going to the Nasty Burger, let's go." Kwan's voice snaps me out of my flashback. " Huh. Oh, uh, I think I'll go home to shower off the gothness." He chuckles once more. " Yea, you probably should do that. Well later." " Later." After saying that he walks off while I head home.
I've still got so much on my mind, and I can't stop thinking about Sam... not that I ever could. I can't wait till tomorrow.
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