CORIE
"I'm just so over school," Margo sighs drinking some of her ice cold water.
"Still not going to college Marg?" Tommy asked with Danielle on his lap.
" Never. I told you, I'm taking my college fund my parents set up and I'm moving to New York. You guys are gonna see my name in lights," she beams.
It was a typical Saturday night at Parx and everyone seemed to be in high spirits. Everyone except me. I spent all day trying to forget about both of my encounters with Harry. It didn't work. I'd hope coming here tonight would be a good distraction.
" You seem a little down Corie, you want a slice of pizza?" health freak Britney asked pitying me.
Feeling bad for cheating on my diet when I went out with Harry I politely decline.
I pretended to listen as some members discussed practice next week. Not even cheerleading could distract me.
" Sissy did you hear me?" April called snapping me from my thoughts.
" Yea, um what'd you say?"
" I said Niall is outside waiting for me." I had forgot April told me she had a date with him tonight. "Do you want me to see if he'd drop you off at my house?"
" No it's fine, I'll just hitch a ride with Mike. Right?" I ask looking over at him. He shrugs not taking his eyes off the game on TV.
" Okay bye," she says kissing my cheek and exiting.
"You guys are the gayest," Tommy laughs.
" Shut up," I joke leaning back and studying the tiles on the ceiling.
" I'm serious, April found herself a guy, it's your turn."
" What business of it is yours if prude Corie finds a boyfriend?" Danielle asks him.
I felt like flipping her off but decided to just ignore her.
" Speaking of boyfriend..." Margo says nudging me.
" Huh?" I ask looking at her.
" Hey, can I talk to you?" Harry asks.
HARRY
" Come on Niall, just tell me if she's gonna be there tonight or not?" I ask watching him get dressed for another date with Blondie.
" I can't say for sure. April says they go there on Saturday nights so..."
" So she'll most likely be there. Alright I'll follow you."
The ride there I couldn't help but think of the letter she had wrote. I had to have read it 6 times last night. I needed to sincerely apologize and I would never bother her again.
When I approached her at the shop/café/bar I was pleased to see her mane of curls were wild and everywhere. Just like they were when I first met her. Tonight she wore a Coldplay t-shirt and denim shorts. I forced my eyes away from her toned legs since imagining them straddling me was how I got myself into this mess in the first place.
" Hey can I talk to you?" I ask as all of her friends look at me.
" No thank you," she says looking at the ceiling. Stubborn.
I stand behind her blocking her view. " Please, just hear me out one more time. I'm not going away Corie," I say looking down at her.
" Mike are you almost ready?" she asks one of the jocks. Ready for what? I find myself irritated at the thought of them leaving together and brush it off. I'm not sure what that was.
" Yea give me 15 minutes cutie, " the douche responds not taking his eyes off the game.
" Cutie?" I accidentally say out loud. Was he her boyfriend?
" I'll wait outside," she says saying goodbye to her friends as they continue to watch our interaction.
I follow behind her and call her name. She ignores me. When we reach out side I grab her arm gently. "Corie please..."
" Please what? What do you want now Harry?" she asks turning towards me.
"I want to tell you how big of a jerk I am."
" I already know how big of a jerk you are."
" Yea but I didn't. When I met you I had one thing in mind, when I took you out I had one thing in mind. I didn't take the time to get to know you to find out you're not like the girls at those parties we throw. It took me long to see that, too long. I don't want anything from you, except your friendship and I know I don't deserve it but if you want me to apologize a million more times I will. Corie I'm so sorry if I hurt your feelings...I truly am. If you say go away I will," I say all in one breath.
" Really? "
" No probably not, " I answer causing her to smile. That's a good sign right? "What do you say?"
" I forgive you, but you have my word if this whole sex thing comes up again, I'm done with this friendship," she warns.
I feel like a weight is lifted off of my shoulders. "Deal. Can we seal it with a hug?" I ask innocently.
I hold my arms out as she reluctantly walks into my embrace. The hug is nice, really nice. Her soft body is pressed against mine and the feeling of her tiny hands wrapped around pulling me closer is turning me on. Dammit! I know she's gonna feel it.
" Harry!" she yells pulling away from me and swatting my arm.
" What? It's natural. I didn't do it on purpose. Come here let me try again," she laughs as I pull her into me smashing our bodies together.
" Hey you ready?" her douchebag jock friend asks poking his head out of the shop/bar/laundromat.
" Don't worry about her, I'm taking her home," I say as she looks up at me then back at him.
" Thanks Mike, but I'm going to hitch a ride home with him."
" Fine," he angrily says before going back inside.
"Boyfriend?" I ask hoping it didn't come off too jealous.
" Mike? In his head maybe, but no."
" Good...I guess. You mind coming somewhere with me?"
She lets me go and steps back. "No you're not getting me with that again."
"Shut up and get in the car Corie."
