It's the long weekend for me so yay! I live in Canada and it's Victoria Day (May Long) weekend and I'm going to B.C. Because I am going to BC I am writing and uploading this from my phone. I had originally planned to write and upload wednesday/yesterday with my laptop like usual but i got really busy. Plus I didn't want to haul my laptop on this trip. So bear with me if the story is shorter than usual or just off because I can't really tell on this app I'm using :( Also I just want to say you guys are AMAZING! I didn't expect you guys to review so much on the last chapter but you did and they're all awesome! I love reading your reviews, it's the best part about this. Please keep reading & reviewing because it actually means so much to me. I love you guys a lot and no matter how many times I say thank you it's never enough to show how grateful I am!
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"Guys lets go introduce ourselves!" I suggested.
"Ugh. Can't we just not?" Megan asked.
"No. We can't. Now c'mon!" I said.
Just as I had hoped at lunch, Cassidy ended up being in one of our afternoon classes. This was our last one of the day until free time and right now we were in an all girls one outside. All the boys were down at the lake for their last class. Cassidy is alone at the moment so this is the perfect time to talk to her!
I grabbed Megan & Bea's hands and forcefully pulled them in Cassidy's direction. They just need to give her a chance.
"Hi, your Cassidy right?" I asked her.
"Yeah." She confirmed.
"I'm Ally. And these are my friends Megan and Bea." I introduced.
"Hi." Megan said forcefully.
Bea didn't say anything, but she forced a smile too.
"It's so nice to meet you guys! Everyone has been so nice to me. I really appreciate it." Cassidy thanked.
"Well we just wanted to welcome you to Camp Eastwood! What made you want to come here?" I asked.
"It was either spend the summer here or be forced to go with my dad on another one of his stupid work jobs. Anything sounds better than that and I'm glad I chose this place." She told us.
"Your going to love it here! And if you need anything don't be afraid to ask us." I told her.
"Thank you." She smiled.
"Ugh." Megan groaned and rolled her eyes.
Instantly I elbowed her in the side and glared at her.
"You should come meet the rest of our friends, Ethan, Josh and Austin after class with us." I suggested.
"Austin? As in Austin Moon? Isn't that the guy everyone talks about?" She asked curious.
"Yeah that's him alright." I laughed.
"Well I'd love to meet your other friends!" She agreed.
"Alright, class dismissed. Good job today guys!" Sally, the leader for this class said to us.
"Great! lets go right now." I said excitedly.
We started our way down to the lake, looking for the boys.
"So, Cassidy, I'm sure you hear this all the time but you are so pretty and thin." Megan compliments.
Wait, was Megan being nice? No it's impossible! There has to be a catch or something.
"Oh, well, thank you!" She smiles.
"So how do you do it?" Megan asked.
Yup. There's the catch.
"Well Im a world competitive cheerleader. You have to be super fit to keep up with practice, no exceptions. And for the being pretty part, I don't know. I just like to look good I guess." She told her.
"So what other interests do you have?" Megan asked.
"Uh, does shopping count as one?" She laughs.
"Sure." Megan said.
"Well then shopping, going to the beach, hanging out with my friends, singing, oh and I love a good party!" She exclaimed.
Megan gave me a look, but I wasn't sure what she was trying to tell me. I just shrugged my shoulders at her.
"Well don't you just sound like a ... fun ... carefree girl." Megan said.
Thankfully I spotted the boys so we could put an end to Megan's questions.
"AUSTIN!" I shouted.
He turned his head in our direction and smiled when he saw us. I waved at him and the guys, gesturing for them to come over.
"Your going to love the guys." I tell Cassidy.
"Hey everybody." Ethan said as they walked to meet us.
"Hey Als! What's up?" Austin greeted me.
"Boys, I want to introduce you to someone. This is Cassidy. She's the new girl at camp." I told them as I gestured towards her.
"Hi!" Cassidy greeted.
The boys all had the same look on their faces and for some reason, i didn't like it.
Their jaws practically dropped to the ground because their mouths were open so wide! And they totally didn't hide the fact that they were checking her out! Sure, she's wearing fairly short shorts with legs that stretched for miles, and is in a tight, slightly revealing tank top but still! Oh who was I kidding. If i were a guy i'd be doing the same thing. She is literally perfect, not a single flaw about her.
Looking at Austin was the worst part. He had this look in his eyes I had never seen before. A look of desire and want and real admire. He thought she was attractive, it was as simple as that. Seeing him look at her made the pit of my stomach burn and my heart suddenly hurt. Everything just hurt. I was getting so angry over this but I had no real reason to. And then it hit me.
Am I, jealous?
No. No I couldn't be. I only see Austin as a friend and as far as I know, Cassidy is a great girl. But if Austin & I are just friends then why do I feel this way?
"Hi I'm Austin and this is Ethan and Josh." Austin introduced, his full attention on her now.
"Hey!" Ethan said.
"Sup!" Josh said.
She smiled at all three of them and watching it really irritated me.
"So you're the famous Austin Moon, huh?" She asked.
"You know who I am?" Austin asked curious.
"You seem so surprised. I mean you are the most popular, loved, and talked about guy at this camp! It'd be a surprise if I didn't know who you are." She said.
"Bold and cute. I like that." He winked.
"I guess you're kind of cute too." She smirked.
Blah. A sudden acid reflex just filled my mouth at the sight of them. Were they really flirting right now?!
"Well, it was so nice to meet you Cassidy, really, but we all have to discuss some important things before dinner so we'll see you later ok." Megan said.
Oh thank god! Another minute of them together and I think I would have seriously blew chunks or punched her out of jealousy. Either one was bad. Finally Megan's hate for her was paying off.
"What?"
"Ok?"
"Uh?"
The boys all asked at the same time. Of course they didn't know how to play along!
"You know, we talked about this yesterday! Now c'mon." Megan said annoyed.
"I'll meet up with you in a sec. I need to talk to Cassidy quickly." Austin said.
"Alright Moon but you better make it fast or I swear to god!" Megan threatened.
"Alright!" He defended, both palms in the air.
"So what important thing did we need to discuss?" Ethan asked when Austin was out of ear shot.
"You guys are idiots." Megan said to them.
"What did we do?" Josh asked confused.
These poor boys are so clueless.
"Ugh! I just saved us all from the worst flirting show ever starring Austin & Cassidy!" Megan explained.
"I was this close to barfing! They are the worst flirters ever." Bea exclaimed in disgust.
I zoned out of the conversation at this point. I was too busy secretly watching him talk with her. I'd do anything to be the one talking to him and not Cassidy. Austin doesn't really make effort to talk to girls other than Megan, Bea and I until Cassidy came into the picture. This is my fault too. I'm the one who insisted on talking to her and I'm the one who introduced her to him. Maybe I should have listened to Megan. No. They would have met eventually even if I didn't get involved. Watching them was probably the worst thing I could do right now. And when i watched him make her laugh and smile it was like a bullet went straight through my heart. I just wish these stupid feelings would go away! Best friends is all we'll ever be so I shouldn't be jealous!
"ALLY!" Megan shouted, snapping her fingers in front of my face.
"What?" I asked, a hint of sad in my voice.
"I've only said your name ten times now! We was trying to talk to you!" Megan said annoyed.
"Sorry, I guess I just, got distracted." I apologized, looking over at Austin and Cassidy.
"Clearly." Megan replied.
"So what were you talking about before?" I asked, trying to change the subject.
"I was informing everyone on my reassurance of how I hate Cassidy!" She smiled.
"Yeah, I have to agree with Megan. Something about her just isn't right." Bea agreed.
"Are you kidding?! She is just the Malibu Barbie type I expected her to be! She may seem nice, but that's how they all are until you see their true colors. I can guarantee she is an air head cheerleader, and seriously, those boobs can't be real. Her "hobbies" including shopping until her rich daddy'a credit card has run out and going to endless parties! And I'm sure there is worse to her than this!" Megan exclaimed.
"But she is so hot!" Ethan added.
"You disgusting, hormonal teenage boys need to get glasses so you can see what I mean!" Megan dissed.
"Ok, I'm only going to say this once but Megan is probably right. Sure, she is totally hot, but the girls know a lot more than us and I don't want to get caught up in that mess. Plus Megan wouldn't lie to us." Josh said.
"You don't think she's all sunshine and rainbows still, right Ally?" Bea asked.
Oh god. They can't know that I have a raging case of jealousy or how I feel whatsoever! I don't hate her though. But I don't want to have anything to do with her right now. What do I say?!
I swallowed nervously before answering.
"I don't hate her. Cassidy is really nice and is just trying to make friends. Until she shows otherwise I can't have a reason to hate her." I disagreed with them.
After all, I wasn't lying. She is so nice and it makes it worse because I can't find a reason to hate her! It's impossible.
"Well I have a lot more to say, but luckily for you Austin is finally getting his butt back over here so we get to talk later." Megan said.
Great.
Everyone started walking back to who knows where but I waited behind for Austin to be fully caught up.
"Hey Als." He smiled really happy.
Almost too happy.
"Austin, why are you smiling like that?" I asked.
"Like what?" He asked still smiling.
"Seriously, you look like a weirdo. Tell me." I said.
"I asked Cassidy out on a date, and she said yes! I think I really like her." He told me.
I was suddenly frozen in place. A state of shock has taken over me because I can't breathe or move or think anymore. There was no point in denying what he said to myself because it's all true. I don't want it to be true. It took everything in me not to cry or puke or run away or punch him in the face.
"Are you ok Ally?" He asked concerned.
Well I know he at least still cared.
"Yeah, i'm ok. I'm just so happy for you." I lied with a fake smile.
The worst part is that I have to act like this doesn't bother me and that I'm so excited about it too.
"Cool because I was hoping you could help me plan our date tonight, if you don't mind? I want it to be really special and perfect and you're the best person I know. So you in?" He asked hopefully.
Look at him. It pains me to say it but I can't turn down that face. Our friendship is more important than my stupid jealous feeling. I'll help because I'm his best friend, not because I want to.
"Sure." I replied.
"Oh thanks Als! You're the best!" He thanked as he pulled me in for a hug.
This hug should have made me feel better, but the hurt in my heart just got worse. Austin is going to give hugs like this Cassidy now too, and not just me anymore.
"Your welcome." I said a little sad as I wrapped my arms around him too.
But he was too excited to notice.
So I'm ending it there. Hopefully it was long enough but I can't tell when it's on my phone :( I'm finally here in B.C. and I'm sorry this took so long to upload :( I hope you enjoyed this chapter even though it ended sad. Please tell me your favorite parts and even the parts you hated in the reviews for me! I love you guys soooo much :) you're seriously the best! Until next time.