Chapter 7

I helped Emily into the car and started to drive away from the school.

"So… what would you like to do?"

She shrugged. "I don't know. Honestly, I just enjoy driving around and enjoying the scenery."

I smiled and sped down the road.

After a few minutes of silence, the talking began. I couldn't remember who started it, but it didn't matter. We talked about anything and everything. Music, movies, animals… even the horrible government.

Finally, we came to a subject that really interested me… Emily and Debbie.

"So, may I ask what happened between you and Debbie?"

Emily made a face. "Is it that obvious?"

"I'm sad to say it is."

She sighed.

"We were best friends in elementary school. Almost like sisters. But when we got into middle school, it's like puberty hit with a sludge hammer. The boys kept asking us out and Debbie loved the attention. Soon, she was doing anything to get attention, like wearing slutty clothes and a ton of makeup."

"And dying her hair a horrible color?"

Emily giggled. "No. That wasn't until later. But after seventh grade, we weren't the same anymore as far as friends go. We might even still be friends… If it wasn't for Justin."

Hearing a man's name made anger rise in my gut. "Justin?"

"Yup… He asked me out first and when I turned him down, he went straight for Debbie."

"Naturally, she didn't say no."

"Of course not. They started dating and Debbie pretty much left me in the dust. She was dating the most popular boy in school and had no time for people outside that circle. But the last day of eighth grade, he approached me again after school when we were alone in the hallway."

"And let me guess… He wanted you, again."

"You got it. He told me he only used Debbie to try and get closer to me. I told him to fuck off and that he's a horrible excuse of a man to use woman. He got angry and forced himself on me. Debbie came looking for him and saw him kissing me. She thought I was taking him from her and blamed me for everything. She smacked me and stormed off. The next time I saw her, it was freshman year of high school and she had dyed her hair and continued to get the attention of the boys. I stayed away from her as much as possible."

"What about Justin?"

"From what I heard, his parents got a divorce and he had to transfer schools. Good riddance, I say."

Amen to that.

"I'm sorry things worked out that way for you."

She shrugged. "It's cool. We both just grew apart. I'm going to a way different college than she is and I'll work on making new best friends then."

"… You shouldn't have to go thru all those years alone."

Emily turned to me and smiled. "It's cool. I have you now."

My heart fluttered slightly.

"So where are you going to college?"

"I…haven't decided yet…"

At least that wasn't a lie. Truth be told, I didn't even think I was going to go until now.

"Well, what do you want to do with yourself?"

"Honestly, no idea…"

"Really? No idea?"

"Nope."

"You better think about it. Were graduating in a few months."

I snorted. "More like five."

"Well, it will feel like a couple of months."

It certainly will for me…

"So what do you want to do?'

"I want to go to art school. I love to paint and draw."

"Like what?"

"Anything. Everything."

"Maybe you could paint me a picture one day."

"Sure! I would love an excuse to paint something! What would you like?"

I shrugged. "Surprise me."

She smiled. "You don't realize what you just said."

I laughed. "As long as it's not any nude pictures."

She snapped her finger. "Damn! I was gonna draw Debbie naked for you!"

Even I had to laugh at that one.

We drove around for another half hour before she asked me to take her home. It took only fifteen to reach the street she lived on.

"Here's good. My house is only a few down."

I pulled over and she turned and smiled at me.

"Well, I really had fun. I hope we can hang out again sometime."

"Me too."

"Well…thanks!" And without warning, she leaned over and kissed me on the cheek.

My face felt warm after and she quickly got out of the car and smiled at me again.

"See ya Damien!"

She rushed off before I could say anything else.

I drove away, hoping the feel of her kiss would stay with me. Sadly, it didn't. It faded away after a few minutes.

I drove away smiling, looking forward to the next school day…

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Ok, for those of you who don't read my other story and got the update, I want to apologize for not updating sooner. I've had a lot on my plate and I'm getting ready for my move to Alaska! Updates might be scarce but please remember, I have not stopped writing!

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