Innocence Lost On the Gamble of Love

Innocence Lost On the Gamble of Love: Chapter 13

 Author's Note: Well, this chapter was basically just a filler. I wanted it to seem like Derrick and Penelope were getting to know each other a little better. I'll have Derrick's texts in bold that way it's easier to differentiate between the conversation, okay? And when I text, I abide through with all the correct spelling and punctuation, I don't do abbreviations. Enjoy! =]

It was after six PM when Penelope’s BlackBerry vibrated, indicating her of a new text message. Thinking it was Liz finally replying to her, the brunette snatched up her mobile and frantically opened the alert as if it were a life or death situation. It was just habit for her to automatically reply to her messages. She had even replied to Liz while half asleep once during the break.

Penelope’s eagerness dissipated into fear when she saw that an un-named number had texted her: [Hey, what’s up?]

With unsteady hands, she replied: [You tell me stranger.]

[It’s Derrick.]

Oh, right. She had forgotten that she had given him her phone number earlier that day.

[Oh, hey. Um, nothing much. Just online. You?]

[Waitin 4 my mom 2 come home & cook 4 me.]

[Wow, you can’t make yourself a sandwich or something?]

[No we r out of groceries so my mom went 2 the store.]

[Oh, okay. I see. I can make you a sandwich while you wait?]

[How r u goin 2 get it over here?]

[I’ll mail it.]

[Very funny.]

[Yup. So how was sixth period?]

[Pretty lame. How was urs?]

[Good, we went to Panda Express.]

[& u didn’t get me n e thing? :O]

[What did you want?]

[Orange chicken w/ chow maine, however u spell it.]

[It’s “chow mein.” You were close, haha. And OMG, that’s exactly what I got! ^_^]

[4 real?]

[Yup. Haha. Next time you can go with us. We know how to get people off campus now.]

[Just go thru the back.]

[Or through the main entrance if have a locator card says NO CLASS on it.]

[Nxt time then. I have student aide 6th so my teacher wnt care if I leave. Ritchie might.]

[Then he can ditch too! XD]

[Wud we b back b4 skool’s out?]

[Probably, but idk it I can bring you guys back.]

[He has a car.]

[Oh, okay. What kind is it?]

[That new Highlander, its his mom’s but she lets him drive it 4 skool.]

[When are you getting your Mustang?] 

[Hopefully after we graduate.]

[Are you doing anything after graduation?]

[Wat do u mean?]

[Like, traveling or something.]

[Nope. U?]

[Maybe. Liz wants to go to Seattle.]

[That’s chill.]

[Yeah, but once I get my diploma, my mom wants to take me out to eat.]

[Oh, yea, I might go 2 my uncle’s house or sumthin.]

[That sounds like fun.]

[Not really. Every1 is goin 2 b drinking.]

[Well, what other way do Mexicans celebrate? Lol.]

[Haha, that’s true.]

[So you’re home alone?]

[Yea, my sis went 2 class at 3.]

[You finished your homework? =] ]

[Uh no. I should prolly do that.]

[Is it just for math class?]

[I have 2 take notes 4 Econ.]

[Sucks for you =P]

[U already took that class?]

[No, I’m taking AP Gov.]

[That’s rite. Ur 2 smart 4 regular classes.]

[No, Econ just didn’t interest me. And I’m taking AP Lang for college credit.]

[Dn’t u have 2 pass that 1 test?]

[What? You don’t think I’ll pass?]

[I didn’t say that. I believe in u remember?]

[Right, right. Yeah, I need to pass. Then I can focus on creative writing classes.]

[Good luck w/that :) ]

[Um, thanks. So when are you going to tutor me?]

[Whenever u want.]

[Friday at lunch?]

[Np.]

[So are you doing anything after school on Friday?]

[I dnt think so. Y?]

[How does another trip to the mall sound?]

[Like another date?]

[Well, you'll be the sixth wheel since my friends are going to be there.]

[Oh, ok. Sure. Count me in.]

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