Treat You Better

Chapter Twenty-four: The Drive

Chapter Twenty-four: The Drive.

"I wonder where Violet went." Angelo said, thoughtfully as we walked into the school hallway just before fourth period. Coolest latecomers ever.

"What are you up to now?" I asked him, shaking my head with a smile. He was really in a silly mood today.

"I haven't seen the girl since... hold on let me call." He took out his phone and dialed my number.

"I'm literally right here!" I said, and sighed when my phone started to ring. I took it out and waved it in his face making both his eyebrows lift in fake surprise.

"Oh wow, Violet you're there, in my sweatshirt. Careful, you could get lost in there, you're literally swimming in it..."

"Oh my God, Angelo" I went into another fit of giggles as he pulled the hood over my head, completely covering my face.

"Why did I do that? Now I'd have to call 911 so we can all get in there and search for you." He lamented dryly. "Oh nooooo..."

"Stop, it's not even funny, you're mean." I chuckled, smacking his hand away so I could pull the hood down.

"I was kidding, it looks good on you, you look cute." He said, stuffing his phone in his pocket.

"Thank you, can I keep it?" I asked with a grin.
It was a black and orange tye-dye sweatshirt, simple and plain, extremely huge for my frame and smelling abundantly of Angelo: The Fragrance.

I'd paired it with a short pleated skirt, leggings and leg warmers. And I'd also folded the right sleeve so that my cast wasn't covered up.

"I'd have to think about that." Angelo mused.

"Just say yes," I casually lifted a finger and traced the patterns on his black camo leather jacket. "You have about millions in your closet."

"But this one's special."

"Really, why?"

He leaned down like he was sharing a secret while tugging me closer by the hem of the sweatshirt.
"Because now you've worn it and it smells like apple orchard breeze, so I want it too."

I smiled and reached up to tuck some hair behind my ear. "Looks like we're going to have to cut it in half then." I said sweetly.

"As much as I'd hate to do that. It seems like the only reasonable solution" Angelo agreed with a nod and I burst out laughing, unable to keep flirting with him for much longer.

I thought I saw him smile just as I turned to see Susan and Annie walking down the hallway towards us but when I looked back again, it was gone.

"Oh my goodness, Susan, did you get that?" Annie asked, looking into the camera's screen.

"Yup!" Susan replied excitedly, "who's your number one photographer?"

"Hi guys," I greeted and waved.

"Where have you been? You missed like three classes." Annie said but she didn't look mad. She looked incredibly happy.

"And you're not going to believe the big news Annie has" Susan squealed.

"See you later." Angelo murmured in my ear and gave my hand a squeeze just as he left.

"Bye." I said and turned back to my friends.

"Shut up just enough for me to tell her myself, okay?" Annie laughed and Susan nodded eagerly.
Annie took a breath, "Great, so..."

"Jason and Annie are dating!" Susan said quickly and smirked at Annie who rubbed her nose bridge in frustration.