Unexpected you

Chapter 11

It took me an entire week to get over that whole car situation with Lucas, but when I did, I was honestly okay with the mild yet awkward rejection. Okay... so getting shot down wasn't exactly the best thing to happen at this moment in my life, but I survived it and that's all that matters. Also, aside from the embarrassment that made me avoid the outdoors for a week, I was kinda proud of my bold and courageous move. I never imagined that I could be so daring, and I love discovering that I can be. I love the way that I'm embracing my newly discovered fearlessness.

I'm so glad that Lucas never said a word about the little interaction he and I had just one week ago. Around here, you hear the boys on a daily, bragging about the girls who throw themselves at them and the ones they rejected. But Lucas hasn't done that at all. There's been no mention of it from anyone. Trust me, I would have heard about it from Jason or Steve. As far as I know, Only Elaina and Diane are aware of what took place that night. And that's only because they bombarded me with questions as soon as I got home. As embarrassing as it was, I told them everything. About placing my hand on his, about my attempt to sound sexy, and his laughter that followed.

That following Friday, they bought me a strawberry filled cake with whipped cream frosting that read, Dear Lucas, I'm a bad ass fun chick! ...too bad you'll never know! It was pretty funny and definitely lifted my spirits. Of course, being the crazy girls that we are, the three of us ate the entire fucking thing!  I wasn't proud of that at all, and was bloated the entire night, but it was necessary and great for the soul. We also sat around in hair rollers and watched Grease, Dirty Dancing and Some Kind of wonderful. Three movies that I simply can't get enough of. It was exactly what the Dr ordered and after, I was ready to be a part of the world again.

Chy are you in there? Yes Elaina, come in. I answer. Elaina walks into my room wearing a huge smile and doing some kind of victory dance. What's going on? I ask. Laughing at her funny and exaggerated dance moves. Tony asked me out on a date and I finally said yes. Well that took forever. You two have been the will they won't they pair of the summer. But what about Jason? I know Elaina and Jason weren't a real couple, and they only got together for some fun, but still, I had to ask. Jason and I are fine. We decided to stop fooling around a week ago and remain just friends. It's where we started and we work better as friends anyway. A week ago? I shout in surprise. Why wasn't I aware that this happened? Why didn't you mention anything, E? I'm honestly surprised to hear this, and that it happened just last week. Well... you had your own things going on Chy. Not to mention, you were hiding out in your bedroom avoiding human civilization this entire time. I just didn't want to bother you with my crazy life.

I feel bad. I had been so consumed by my own drama, that I was unaware of the changes taking place in my best friends life. I could be so self involved sometimes, that I forget to ask my best friend how she's doing. I apologized of course, and after an hour of much needed girl talk, Elaina went to bed. Leaving me in my room where I spent most of the night thinking about my life. Again, I couldn't bring myself to fall asleep, and it annoyed the hell out of me. There was just so much going on in my head. Like... Sofie's upcoming appointments, school, job interviews and moving out of this apartment. Also, I was beginning to feel quite lonely and the desire for intimacy was at a all time high. That being said, listening to Elaina and her stories about amazing make out sessions with her man of the hour didn't help my situation at all.