Okay guys, I was gonna upload this tomorrow on Christmas...but I suppose you guys can get your gift a little early. Here's chapter two of Crushed.
Over time, my feelings developed into a small crush. I thought it would pass, but it never did. If anything, my feelings got stronger. There are plenty of things she's done that could have been the cause of my change of feelings. However, one instance stands out from the rest to me.
We just got out of school for the summer last year and Tori asked me if I wanted to sleep over. She had invited Cat too, but when I got to Tori's house, she said Cat couldn't make it because of something she had to do regarding her brother. I honestly can't remember.
Anyway, we were in Tori's room playing Questions.
~Flashback~
'Okay, when did you have your first kiss?' Tori asks me.
'I was 12 and Beck and I just wanted to get it over with. Didn't like it one bit.' I answer honestly.
Tori looks curious now. 'Why not?'
'Ah ah ah. You can't ask two questions in a row. It's my turn.' I smirk when I see her getting impatient.
'Fine, hurry and ask your question.'
'Favorite band?'
'Paramore. Why didn't you enjoy your kiss with Beck?'
I knew it. 'Because it was with Beck. Favorite color?'
'Purple. Is Beck a bad kisser or something?'
'Or something. Pets?'
'I want a cat. What do you mean by "or something?"'
'He's a guy, okay?' I blurt out. I haven't told anyone I like girls yet, not even Beck or Tori.
'You're gay, Jade?' Tori asks, surprised.
'It's still my turn, Tor.' I smile a little. 'Do you have a problem with it?'
Tori looks me over, humming as she does. 'I don't see any difference, so no. I don't have a problem with it. If it makes you feel any better, I'm bi.'
I look at her, a little surprised. 'Seriously?'
She nods. 'Okay, my turn. Do you want a do-over first kiss?'
I cock my head to the side, confused. 'Excuse me?'
'A do-over first kiss. If you're gonna kiss one of your best friends, you might as well do it with one who's your preferred gender. The offer's not gonna last forever and the clock's ticking, West.'
She has that knowing smirk on her face. She knows I won't back down from that unofficial challenge. Every time she calls me West, she's challenging me. So I nod and next thing I know, I have a soft pair of lips on mine. She pulls away before I can respond and yawns.
'I'm tired. Let's go to bed.'
We get into her bed and she's out the second her head hits the pillow.
I wanna get to know my readers better, so I'm gonna ask you guys two questions?
1. If you could have a do-over first kiss (or your actual first kiss), who would you want it to be with? (Can be anyone)
2. What did you guys do for Christmas? And if you don't celebrate Christmas, what did you guys do for your holidays?
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and all other happy holiday greetings! Until next time my little candy canes!
~SC