Locker Room Judgement

Chapter 6

After Ryan dropped me off, I practically slept the day away. I didn't wake up until 3:30pm when I heard my sister come home. 

She didn't bother to come say hi to me and I didn't want her to. I can't take her shit right now, I'm still tired even though I slept all day. After 20 minutes of trying to wake up, I decided to at least get dressed. I'm still wearing Ryans clothes and I need to quickly change. Like I said, I can go without Jazz's annoying questions today.

Once I change, I go downstairs to get something cold to drink.I barely go near the food, I don't even want to look at food because of this morning. It was the worst feeling ever, I thought I was gonna die. Absolutely not drinking anytime soon and definitely no more parties.

Last night was all a blur for me. The last thing I remember was being dragged out of there and that was it. I don't think i'm gonna hang out with Dustin anymore. I don't like the way he acts when he's drunk. It makes me uncomfortable, I'll just be nice to him at practice.

I grab a glass of water and I chug it and I quickly grab another. "Pig." I'm startled that I didn't even notice my sister was sitting at the dining table. "You know when dad finds out about last night, your gonna get whooped." I glare at her. I didn't think to ask how she new but i acted out to her game. "You better not say anything, I swear I will fucking-" 

"Chill! I'm not gonna say anything geez, you're too sensitive." I'm still on guard, I don't trust her.. She's dads spoiled princess that always gets her way. I pour out my glass and went upstairs. If she's staying home tonight, I'm leaving and will be back Sunday. I don't care, I'll sleep at a hotel somewhere. I got to leave anyway, I promised I'd take Rachelle to the carnival today. 

I send a quick text to her. To know I'm coming over sooner.

I grabbed a few items and threw the bag in the trunk slamming it shut. I quickly drive off. I arrive at her place which is Sky's apartment. She hops to different places each week, seems like she has a bad home life too. She hugged Skylar goodbye and Jumped off the steps in front of me. She looked up at me. "Hi." She smiled which seeing her made me forget about my sister.

"Hey." She hugged me and kissed my cheek. "Are you okay?" I shrug. I don't even try to lie to her because she would know. "I had a rough night and my sisters being a bitch again."

She nudged my shoulder. "I'm sorry. Let's just have a better day today, yeah?" I nod as she pulls me her way. I sigh in a friendly manner following her to my car. One of the best things about her is she won't push a subject unless you are comfortable telling her and she always tries her best to make everyone happy. She's sweet and I enjoy being around her. I just....want her selfishly as my sister. Maybe that's why I haven't broke things off yet, I don't want her to stop hanging out with me.

Since the carnival doesn't open until later, we decide to get some slurpees and go to the docks. She went straight to the slurpee machine once we entered the gas station. I've been anxious lately and i need a better habit then biting my nails all the time. So I decided to buy a pack of cigarettes. 

Hey can I buy a carton of (Name brand) cigs? The girl dressed all in black turns around to address me and she looks bit familiar. She turns and gets the carton I requested and rings me up. Wait do you need to see my licen-" She raises her hand to me. "Nah its cool, I don't really care. You look like you need it." I'm not sure if that was a compliment or an insult. "Thanks."

"Ok. I'm sorry but have I met you somewhere?" She raises her brow and snorts. "Well if your name isn't Michael than I don't know who the fuck you are."

I scratch my arm, she's very bold and I'm not. "You were so wasted last night. But damn, your boyfriend looked so pissed when he saw you kiss me. It was so fucking hot to watch it unravel!"

I shushed her a bit and tried to blow it off because If Rachelle knows, it won't end well. "I-I don't have boyfriend and you kissed me first."

"Yeah, but you enjoyed it and encouraged more."

"I was intoxicated." She rolls her eyes. "Sure let's pretend that's not your boyfriend." 

"He isn't! He's just a friend. Nothing more." I can tell she doesn't believe me but I kinda like to argue with her. "I'm sorry this is a bit rude. I forgot your name?" I ask like it's a question because I don't want to offend her.

"Oh don't ever apologize to me, it's annoying and it sounds needy." I look down scratch my arm harder. "It's Roxy." I look up and she winks at me. "Hey!" She pulls my chin up and kisses me. I blinked and walked away. I felt something in my mouth and I pull it out. It's a ripped piece of paper. She gave me her number. I blush. She VERY bold.

"Mikey are you gonna pick out your slurpee yet?"

"Coming!"

We arrive at the docks and I can't help but relax under the sun and breathe in the fresh air. It was silent until I heard loud slurping sounds telling me that Rachelle finished her slurpee before me. I look at her and she laughs and whispered: SOrry was I being too loud for you? I roll my eyes.

It was fine and dandy until she pushed me in the lake. I quickly grabbed her pulling her in with me. She squealed splashing water at me. "Michael! there could be alligators in here!!!"

"How's that fair even if there was, you pushed me in first. I could have died you know." She laughed and wrapped her arms and legs around me. I pulled her hair behind her ear. I sigh. I really need to tell her. 

"Listen Rach, we need to talk-"

"Who was that girl you were chatting with at the counter at the gas station?" Wow I didn't think she saw. She's sneaky & has a sharp memory.

"Oh um, she's a girl I met at the party yesterday." I avoid her eyes for a reason. 

"What do you want to talk to me about, Michael?" I have a feeling she's realizing where this convo is going. I swim us closer to the dock and placed her gently on it. I hop up beside her, giving her a sympathetic smile.

"I think we should break up. I want to be honest with you, you are a sweet girl and anyone it their right mind would be lucky to have you. I'm just not it. I didn't want to lead you on further because I didn't want to hurt you. I-I really hope we can maybe be friends?" I bite the side of my cheek because what if she says no, I would be devastated. 

She didn't say anything for a couple minutes and the waiting for a response was torture. 

I look at my shaky hands. I might lose a friend today.

She places her hands on mine to calm me down. "I understand. I'm glad you told me, many guys would have just used me or cheat. That was sweet of you. And no, I don't want to be you friend."

I got upset, she didn't want to be my friend. I was about to walk off and she grabbed my wrist. 

"I want be more of a sister figure toward you, If that make sense. I understand if you think that's weird. I never know when I say to much that makes people think I'm strange bu-"

I chuckle. "Rach I get it and no you're not weird. I was hoping for that too." She smiles and I look at my phone. 

"Oh Rach the carnival just opened, maybe we should-"

"Nope, I am gonna go to the carnival by myself while you have a hot date with Roxy." She wiggles her eyebrows up and down. I shake my head.

"How did you know her name?" 

"Well I heard her repeat it at the gas station. That and she goes to the same school as us you dumbo!" I instantly get embarrassed. "Oh :O"