My Little Monster

Chapter Nine- It's Just One Date

"Lizbeth!"

I turned around to see Sean running towards me.

"Oh...hi. Again," I said with an awkward wave.

"Hey. I just remembered what I was going to ask you," Sean replied.

"What is it?" I asked.

"I was wondering if you maybe wanted to go out on Saturday," Sean said, "I know I really don't know you but I want to."

I nodded. I know Hunter told me to stay away from him. But it was just one date. What could possibly go wrong?

"Cool. I'll talk to you if anything," Sean said.

"Ok," I agreed.

Sean gave me a little wave before walking off. I locked my locker up and walked out of school towards Hunter's truck. He was waiting for me.

"What took you so long? Sean occupy your time?" Hunter asked as soon as I sat in the passenger's seat.

"You saw that? How could you see that?" I asked.

"Doesn't matter. I told you to not talk to him or do anything with him," Hunter said, starting up the car.

"Oh please. You're starting to become my fucking dad. I can make my own decisions," I said.

"I didn't say you couldn't make your own decisions. But you are making a wrong one and I don't want to see you hurt," Hunter replied.

"Why are you so insistent that Sean is going to hurt me?" I asked.

"In case you haven't been paying attention or been living under a rock since school began, Sean is a fucking dog. And just because you're little miss nice good girl, doesn't mean he'll hesitate to break you in half," Hunter answered.

"That's just an assumption based on his reputation," I said.

"Fine. Fuck it. Go on. And you'll see. Don't come crying to me when he's not the Prince Charming you expected," Hunter said.

"Why won't you talk to me this time?" I asked.

"Maybe because I don't have to always tell you everything," Hunter said.

I almost gasped. How could Hunter say that? After everything?

I felt like I was about to cry so I just looked out the window and blinked away the tears.

As we arrived at the house, I was ready to storm off when Hunter grabbed my arm and I looked at him.

"Don't be mad at me, Liz. Promise me," Hunter said, looking into my eyes.

I looked back and sighed before saying, "The things you make me do."

"So I'll see you after school tomorrow to go over to my place?" Hunter asked, eager.

I laughed at his over-eagerness before saying, "Yeah. I'll just have to slide a little white lie to my dad."

"Oh, look at this little badass in the making," Hunter said with a nod.

"Whatever," I said, "Bye."

"Goodbye," Hunter said.

As I walked in the house, I knew my dad wasn't home so I decided to go to my bedroom and listen to music.

Hunter (didn't expect that...huh?)

I wished I could've told her.

She already thinks I'm fucked up so why burden her even more. God...she was making me the most confusing person ever. If I wasn't confused before, she twisted things around.

I drove straight home after going to Lizbeth's house. I was dreading it. Without my usual fix of weed, my adoptive family seemed more annoying and happy than ever. They wanted only the best for me.

The only best thing for me was to go lie down in a hole. It would be the only way I was ever going to be alone.

"Hunter!" Cara exclaimed.

"Cara," I said with a small smile.

She gave me a huge hug and I nearly suffocated.

"I'm glad you're ok. You stayed out a little late. I was getting concerned," Cara answered.

"I'm fine. I was just dropping my friend off," I answered.

I was going to fucking kick the shit out of the word 'friend'.

"Oh, the same friend you're bringing over tomorrow, right?" Cara asked.

I nodded as I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a red apple.

Red apples were nice.

"She certainly sounds nice," Cara said with a nod.

I nod with her before leaving the kitchen and going upstairs.

Once in the safety and comforts of my room, I turn on the tv and watch some reality show dealing with some housewives. I would change the channel but the remote was on the floor and I was starting to get interested.

I started wondering if I could live with just keeping this secret to myself.

I think... Scratch that. I know I was in love with Lizbeth Steele.

I only knew her for a couple of days and already I felt like I could fall for her. But all she saw in me was best friend potential.

I was starting to consider trying to change her mind about that.

It was official. I could tell her when she came over to my house tomorrow. I had to let it off my chest. In case you didn't notice, I wasn't the hold it in type.

Be prepared, Lizbeth.

I know. I know. Short chapter but the next chapter will hold some rather... mwa ha ha. I won't say.