Seandra Lea Jones Is A Tomboy

5. Ho Ho, Bitch

I woke up the next morning feeling more like myself, at least a little bit. I did struggle to decide what outfit I would be wearing, but at least my mom's voice wasn't in my head telling me I'm not good enough. That was a win. I wanted to throw on sweats, but after standing in my room naked for thirty minutes, I threw on some black biker shorts and the matching sports bra with a smile. I pulled my unruly hair back into a low bun and completed the look with some long socks and high top's. It was a step away from my comfy-cozy but mom would still disapprove. I call that balance.

After finally being clothed, I skipped down the steps to find no one but Tegan in the kitchen. My lip immediately curled and I swiveled around on the ball of my foot so I could head back upstairs and figure out what I was about to get into. I had one foot on the second step when Danny came out of the front bathroom.

"You working out?"

"Hell no."

He looked amused, his eyes perusing my get up, "Where you going?"

"Damn Danny, just put a chip in her." Tegan grumbled from her perch on a stool. I noted the mini plaid skirt and white tank top she was wearing. Simple but super cute, I made a mental note.

"Your leech has got a point." I smirked, clasping my hands behind my back, planting my feet firmly on the stairs.

"What did you call me?" Tegan asked, very rudely putting herself in mine and Danny's convo.

Danny gave her a look that said cut it out, I smiled smugly, which only got smugger when he turned the same look on me. "Don't be like that. I'm free, wanna hang?"

I immediately said yes, I've missed my friend.

Danny seemed to share my sentiment because he looked very pleased, he turned to Tegan. "Alright, let's go ladies."

The scoff that escaped me wasn't on purpose, I was just genuinely shocked and disappointed that it wasn't going to be just Danny and I. Tegan seemed just as shocked because instead of standing, exclaiming her excitement, she crossed her arms. "Hell no."

Danny let out a long breath, giving me a brief look before he marched over to Teeg. Placing his hands on her thighs, he stood between them and asked her something softly. I couldn't hear the words but the timber of his voice made me feel like surrendering my will and complying with his. I giggled a little because while I would never submit to a man, I would to Danny cause I trust him... with most things. If it involves taste in movies, math or the moon landing - no dice. Anything else though, I'm all his. The fact that I trust Danny so much would also piss Tegan off, which is a huge bonus.

Sean, you might wanna evaluate this deep dislike for Tegan. It can't be healthy...

I-I brushed aside the concern of my inner voice and waited for whatever discussion the couple was having to be over.

I was contemplating going to take a shit when Danny stepped back. They did a cute little handshake and then Tegan hopped up off the stool and grabbed Danny's neck. Danny had already been turning towards me, so the grab caught him off guard and had him falling into Tegan's lips. The whole moment was awkward and I've got a thing about watching people kiss, so I closed my eyes and cringed.

I didn't open them until Danny laughed, when I looked at him, it was clear that he was laughing at me. Tegan gathered her items, a purse and jacket, before making her way to the front door. Her walk was peppy, her hips swayed naturally and her skirt highlighted how toned her legs were. Right before she grabbed the knob, she turned to me, "Y'all have fun." Was all she said, albeit with a stank look, before she made her exit.

I turned to Danny in disbelief, "Just you and me?"

He nodded, a Cheshire grin on his face, "Yah baby." He said it like a cheap Austin Powers.