The Shift

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He smirked at me as he moved closer, his dogs following close behind. He made not trying look hot, and I couldn't help but skim his body over. He had a little headband on that made his hair stick up, but kept it out of his face. It was kind of sexy, and strange at the same time. 'This probably looks really weird' I said and he smirked as he continued to close the gap between us.

I pulled my phone out of my pocket as I felt it buzz, it was Molly. where r u? I bit my lip as I felt Justin's hand lift my chin up. 'This looks really weird Chan' He said and I nodded. 'Um, I left something here. And, I got it. I didn't want to bother you' I said and his eyes flashed from my lips back to my eyes. 'You wouldn't be bothering me' He said and I smiled. 'Yeah, well you're with the guys' I said and he nodded. 'So?' He said and I laughed.

'Well, I'm gonna let you get back to your night. Sorry about this' I said before he grabbed my arm as I tried to back away from him and towards the front door. 'I like that you're here though' He said and I tried hard not to blush, but it was Justin saying those words. 'I kinda wish you came to see me' He said as he pulled me in towards him.

'I got to go, and you need to get back to your friends' I said and he sighed. 'I'm sorry about this' I said as I pulled myself away from him. 'Chan' He said. 'What?' I asked. 'Stop apologizing' He said and I nodded. 'Bye Justin' I said, making him sigh. 'Bye' He said before I let myself out. I jogged over to my to see Molly, Beth, and Allison sitting inside on their phones. 'Hi' I said as I opened my door. 'Where the fuck have you been?' Beth asked me. 'It just took a little longer than expected, but we're fine' I said and she nodded. 'Ok, let's go then' She said as I started the car. 'Oh my god, Justin's Snapchat story' Molly said from the back. 'What?' Allison asked, and I saw her hand Allison the phone through my mirror.

'Oh my god' Allison said. 'What?' Beth asked. 'Check it' She said, causing Beth to open the app on her own phone. 'Wait, this is hilarious. He's pissed' Beth said as we came to a red light. 'What is it?' I asked her. She handed me her phone, and I saw a picture of all the food spread out and cases of beer opened and stolen from. 'You guys took his beer?' I asked and they all laughed. The caption sensed, 'pissed'. I laughed because we had gotten away with it for now, and it was pretty funny.

I didn't feel bad because it was just food and beer, they'd get over it. 'So, where are we going?' I asked. 'I need to go home, still have finish my summer assignment for lit' Allison said. 'Speaking of projects, did you ever find a topic for yours Beth?' Molly asked. 'Oh yeah' Beth said, glancing at me. 'What is it?' She asked. 'Change a persons appearance, lifestyle, you know' She said quickly. 'Who are you using?' She asked. 'Oh hold on' She said as she answered her phone.

Beth and I both looked at each other as I continued to drive towards Allison's, which wasn't very much farther. Once we dropped her off, Molly didn't even remember what we were talking about before her call. Her car was back at Beth and I's house, and she left once we got home. I was so tired when I entered the house, I used the last bit of energy to take the stairs and go straight to my bedroom.

'Chan' I heard Beth yell. 'Yes?' I asked her. 'Andy and Cat are coming over tomorrow to swim, so be aware' She said and I sighed. I liked Andy, a lot. But, I could live without Cat. 'Ok' I said before I went into my room. I changed into an oversized t-shirt before I passed out on my bed.

'Johnny can you pass the syrup?' I asked at the breakfast table. 'Thanks' I said as he passed it to Connor who gave it to me. 'So, we're both working today, what are you three up too?' My dad asked. 'We don't have cheer today. so we're just gonna stay home' Beth said. 'Nothing' Connor said. 'I have practice at 11' Johnny said.

'Do you mind if I have people over later, to swim and stuff?' Beth asked and our parents shrugged. 'Go for it' She said. 'Connor do you want to do something today?' I asked him, considering I'd barely spent much time with my blood brother. 'Can we go to the video game store, there's a couple things I want' He said and I nodded. 'How about we go around lunch time so we can get food too' I said and he nodded. 'Ok' He said.