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OCC 8 : Rebound, For the Win!

Christopher Paxton

She stared at me, clearly shocked and confused. She doesn't know why I am here so I'm going to explain everything to her. I don't want her thinking that we did something last night, or her thinking I took advatage of her because she was drunk.

"What happened?" She asked. She knew what I was thinking about. 

I sat up and tousled my wavy hair, "Look, Nothing happened between us. It's just that you fell in front of me and you blacked out. I carried you back to Zach's car and we all drove here, at the vacation place Kyle is talking about. I had to change your shirt because you were puking all the food you ate all over your body. Even on your jeans. You were laughing then you're going to throw up like a bomb. You look funny when you're wasted."

She looked at me weirdly. Her eyes widened on every sentence I would say. "I don't know why you should like Zary. She's bad influence, she kept giving me alcohol shots and she knows that I am not capable with too much liquor. Where are my stuff?" She stood up then when she finally gained her posture, she began to wobble. She faintly fell on my arms because I know she will be falling anytime soon.

"You should take a rest. The alcohol in you is not yet gone. Sleep the whole day and later night I'll bring you to my favorite place here." I promised.

"You've been here?" She queried as she tuck herself under the covers. I stood up and started pulling in her bag.

"My Grandparents lives here. Sometimes I go here just to visit them. Now I only have a grandmother, Grandpa died last year so it's hard for me to come back because the memories would reminisce." I didn't want to talk more because after saying that, I already found Cadence sleeping. She looks harmonious when she's sleeping. 

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"So, where are we at after these?" I asked Kyle who is preparing some grilled cheese for breakfast.

Kyle's head turned to me but his eyes weren't staring back at me, "Dude, Move, I have to give this to that chick over there." He pushed me away. I looked at where he is heading and saw that he's giving the grilled cheese sandwhich to a blonde girl who is wearing tank top and skinny jeans. Seriously?

I neared Kyle and waited for him to finish flirting with the blonde. When he is done, He spun around and backed away because he was surprised to see me. "What are you doing?" He asked.

"The real question is, What are you doing? Did you bring Cades here just to flirt with someone?"  I don't know how to describe my emotion right now but I swear I hate scenes like these. Kyle is not Cades' boyfriend but I have a responsibility as a bestfriend to protect her feelings. And Kyle is not going to hurt her in any way possible.

He narrowed his eyes on me and then let out a stifle laugh. I stared at him weirdly because I don't know what the hell he is laughing about.  "What the hell are you saying, Paxton? I work here okay? The reason why I brought Cades here because all the workers here have free rooms for visitors. I want to bring my girlfriend but I'd be embarrassed to so I brought Cades. I don't want her to feel left out so I allowed her to bring people. Seriously man, Know first before you say things." He walked passed me and settled the plate to the counter.

"But what's with the chick over there  and  the casual attire? If you work here, why don't we know about it?" I get curious sometimes.

"Dude, Sometimes people have part time jobs for certain reasons. Someday you'll experience this. Good thing I have this kind of job wherein I can invite people to have a wonderful vacation beside the beach." He preached. 

I made a slow clap mentally for him, "But why Cades?"

"Because I know that she likes me." What a douche.

"She doesn't." I defended her.

"I know the truth dude, So step away because I have costumers on the way. For the meantime, Enjoy yourself on the beach and ask Zach to bring Zary here so I can have entertainment." Wait, What?

I suddenly realized I am pulling his collar now, "What the hell?"

"Dude, Get off me." He tried pushing away but I'm stronger than him.

"Don't make Zary as your entertainment, Richardson. I will not give any fucks if ever I will get to jail for killing you with that bread knife." I'm so serious right now.

 "Alright, Alright." He pulled me away "Geez, It's obvious that you like that hot chick. Tell me next time if I can call on Cades instead." He winked then left me there. 

What does he mean about Cades instead? Wait, is he thinking that he can hit on Cades?

Not in a million years, Lover boy.

Instead of thinking about what Kyle said, I headed towards Zach who is just chilling his ass on that beach chair. He wore a tank top and beach shorts. Kyle, who appears to be a douche every time, winked at me again and neared Zach who is just sitting peacefully there. I stopped walking and stared at the both of them.

Kyle neared his face then whispered something to him. Zach looked bewildered at what he said but I know something is wrong about what he is saying. I swear something fishy is happening here.

Kyle walked away with his empty champagne flute. Thank God he is gone out of sight. I neared Zach and was surprised to see him grinning.

"You like my sister?" He asked. My eyes propped open. That question somehow surprised me. "Don't worry I won't tell dear Zary."

"I don't like Zary," I felt something hot warming up in my cheeks "I like someone else." I lied.

"Sure, Tell me that. Don't worry, Zary is not really serious with Kenneth. Kenneth dared her to be with him for the whole school year. I guess they'll break up this summer. Kenneth needs a good figure for his mother so He used Zary to be his girlfriend." Am I hearing this right?

"But... Why is Kenneth acting in love with Zary whenever they're alone together?" I had to ask.

He smiled at me. "Are you stalking my sister?"

I almost choked, "What?!"

"Nothing."

"I'm not stalking or spying your sister" I bulwarked "I accidentally saw the both of them behind the school grounds. They were--"

"Okay, I get it. They're making out." He shooed me away. " I guess Kenneth liked Zary after all. But that's the story. I'm not keeping your hopes up son, Just remember that Zary is not that available and she is still on with Kenneth. But if ever she'll break up with Kenneth, I'm hoping she'll choose you."

"What am I? A rebound? No dude, I won't be a rebound. I'm not a basketball that she can play. I like her but I'm not that desperate." Oh yes, I would like to be her rebound if That makes me her boyfriend forever.

"Okay, Wake Cades up.. I want to talk to her." He instructed.

"Why?"

"Because I would be her rebound if she wants to."

End Of OCC 8