This one's for Don't be Evil. Happy, Happy Birthday!
I hope you like the chapter!
I'm sitting next to Zach on the couch and Anna's sitting in the chair across from us, cheeks red in embarrassment.
"I'm really sorry, guys. I didn't know…" She leaves the end of her sentence unfinished.
"It's ok. It's not like we were… you know…" I start.
"…in an actual… position." Zach finishes for me.
"We still ok, though?" She asks. I look at Zach. He gives a barely noticeable shrug.
"Yeah." I tell her.
Macey and I are sitting on my bed, while Zach's showing Preston a couple tricks on the drums.
"You're kidding, right?" She asks.
"Nope. Walked right in. Not like he was on top of me or whatever, but we were naked under the covers. Lucky we were under them." I answer.
"Definitely. Wouldn't want her seeing more of your man now, huh?" I nudge her.
"Zach and I are doing great. We talked about it."
"That's good. But remember what Liz said?" I nod. "I completely agree with her. I don't think there's one couple out there that are as perfect for one another than the two of you." I smile at her.
"So… how're you and Preston doing?"
"Great, really." We look over at the guys. "I'm lucky to have such a great guy like him. He actually respects me, you know? Not like some other guys who just want me 'cause of my body." She leans in closer to me. "You know, Josh has been eyeing you lately. A lot." I shake my head.
"Just because I had a crush on him like 5 years ago, doesn't mean I like him. Truthfully, I think he's reached the highest level of jerk that he'd be perfect for Anna. Don't ya think?" She laughs.
"Agreed." The boys look over at us.
"Why are you girls laughing like complete maniacs?" Preston asks. I start to open my mouth.
"Cammie, don't." I pout at Zach.
"But it's a good song!"
"I agree with him. Nobody but you likes that song." Macey says.
"Nobody answered my question. And what song?"
"How's this- 'cause we are maniacs. You know the song, Maniac? Michael Sembello?" Preston gives me a blank look. "I'll play it for you." Wait a second… "You know what? Zach, play the song, please."
"No…" he whines.
"Pwetty please?" I fold my hands. "You're closer." He just looks at me, but gives in anyway.
"Fine." He walks over to my computer, opens it, and plays the song.
"Thank you!"
"No problem." Sure…
As the chorus comes in, Preston jumps up.
"I think I know this song! It's really good." He exclaims.
"See? I'm not the only one." I glance at Zach and Macey.
"You guys are just weird." Zach mumbles.
"Mm, but you love me." I walk over to him and wrap my arms around his waist.
"Yes, I do."
"I think we'll just go… You know, leave the two of you to your business." Macey says, slipping her hand in Preston's.
"Yeah, we need to go anyway. We know the way to the door. Bye!" he waves and they rush out, shutting the door behind them.
"Are we that bad?"
"I guess so."
"Let's hope Anna doesn't barge in again…"
"I'll shield you if she does."
"No, no. I'll shield you. She got enough to look at when were at the pool." I push him on the bed. He gives me a cocky smirk as I crawl over him.
"As the jealousy rises, so does the sexual tension."
"Only when it comes to us." I kiss him hard.
"I bet it happens to other couples, too."
"Can you shut up?" I look for a spot on his neck, making a trail of kisses before finding my mark.
"Chill, woman."
"I'm completely relaxed." I mumble and bite the spot on his neck, sucking and nipping.
"Pretty soon you won't be."
"Not if we go the way I want to."
"Which probably won't happen."
"I can always try."
"Mhm… good luck."
Next day
"Josh Abrams got so hot! I mean, he was always a cute kid, but look at him now… Damn." Anna and I are at the pool together. She insisted. 'Girl time.'
"I guess. I've got my guy now and I'm happy. I don't need any other."
"But hun, he's checking you out!"
"But I don't care! If you want Josh, then take him! I don't like him! He's a complete jerk."
"Is he a jerk to you?"
"And the rest of the gang. But yeah, mostly to me."
"Means he likes you."
"Then he should go find some other girl, 'cause I'm taken."
"So I can have him?" I give her such a look that she looks down.
"He was never mine to have in the first place. I don't want him. Go ahead." She looks back at me, her whole face showing gratitude.
"I just wanted to tell you that I'm sorry. I know…" she sighs. "I know none of you like me, and I understand. I guess I just want to be wanted, you know? And I never meant to walk in on you and Zach, and I'm sorry if I've messed things up for the two of you… Even though it's quite clear he doesn't like me… I guess that I'm just really sorry."
"Apology accepted, Anna. Thank you. But I can't just go forward like this never happened. And Anna, it's happened before, too. I'm stronger now, not like the girl I used to be. I'm not going to forgive you to just have you ruin things again."
"I understand. I'm going soon, anyway. I told you I was here for a week… well, only 4 days. I just wanted to know what your reaction would be. I'll talk to you later, okay? I'm just gonna go get him." I smile at her.
"See you later." She waves and walks off to Josh.
"Finally, free to go home…" I whisper to myself. I get up and grab my stuff.
I'm laying in bed, alone.
Just for tonight.
I told Zach that I need to think over what Anna told me.
But he's just across the way, so he said that if I need him, his window is open.
I'm touched that she apologized, but that doesn't mean I completely forgive her. I'll let go for now. I just need to focus on my real, true friends, and everything will be ok.
Zach…
He never leaves my mind.
Move in together…
We still have time, lots of it.
I don't want to think that far ahead yet.
I still want to enjoy the little time I have left to be a kid of sorts.
Once I hit 18 I know I'll be more grown up.
I can wait.
Sorry it's such a short chapter, but I'll make sure that the next one's longer.
Have a great week! Love ya'll! :-)