Perfectly Imperfect

Chapter Two: I hope that she gives you Herpes

The mornings are always the worst time of day for me. The early hours after long nights just don't seem to agree with my body, I'm sure I'm not the only one. Plus, my alarm clock seems to think that snoozing is nonexistent. I swear, getting a new alarm clock is on my wish list. I always roll out of bed the same way, everyday. A groan of disapproval and a stretch of the arms just seems to do the trick. Breakfast though, is entirely different.

As soon as I get downstairs its nothing but yelling from my sister at the television, since I've said before that she practically lives here instead of her own place.

"I don't think that loverboy from As the World Spins really cares about your opinion Mandy, give it a rest." With a sarcastic eyeroll, it was almost instantaneous that she gave me a glare like that of a horror film.

"Loverboy happens to be named Chris, and it's As the World Turns you moron. Oh, I almost forgot..."

She always knew how to stop midsentence to grab my attention, but she should've known it was no use that early in the morning because I just bypassed it with a shrug. It didn't seem to shut her up though.

"I talked to Ryker this morning and he said that he's going to be in town for a while. You guys might even see eachother around, at least, over the phone that's what I heard." She stifled a shrug then instead of me, and I couldn't help but to think of how much time I had wasted wondering about the strawberry blonde guy the night before.

"Why do I care, I met him one time Mandy. It's not like we're destined to be or something like off your stupid soap operas." I couldn't help but to glance at the television, suddenly annoyed with even looking at my sister. The loverboy- Chris - was becoming very friendly with a woman who wasnt his girlfriend. Seems like loverboy isn't as good as he thinks he is, and just watching it for the short moment I knew I could never actually enjoy the show. It had too much unneeded drama, and I already had enough in m own life. "I hope that she gives you herpes, you ungrateful prick."

"Aren't we cheery today, geez." She looked at me in awe, but she obviously knew better than to comment any further because she changed the subject back to Ryker. "It's jus some friendly hanging out, it doesn't mean that you have to jump his bones instantly. Although, you could probably use a good lay to calm your nerves. Ajax seems to be boring you."

"Don't talk about him, that's none of your business." Even if I was tired of Ajax, I couldn't just leave him. He was my source for everything, and without him I'd be left to stay at home with my parents or worse, my sister. Whether it was a party he wanted me to attend or simply just alone time to fulfill his own needs, I had to be there.

"That must be the problem then, because your getting defensive about it. That's alright though Dil, I already told Ryker he could come over around 11. That should give you an hour and a half to be ready." I hated when she made plans without my consent, but this time I think killing her was actually an option.

Crossing my arms over my chest, minding my assets acquired two years before (I'm a late bloomer, don't judge), I had to find the right words to say before I spoke again. "I really hate these stupid plots you make Mandy. One of these days your really going to piss me off and you'll regret it." I knew shed get the point, but icouldn help to think I hadn't been intimidating enough. Oh well, I had to get ready before Ryker came over. If he saw me in my current state, I'd die of embarassment. That doesn't mean anything! Don't over analyze it, because I'm totally not into him. Not even a bit.

Climbing back up the stairs, my legs already worn out from carrying my weight for even the short amount of time, I thought of exactly what I would do with myself. I couldn't look to spiffy, or he'd know I was trying too hard. Something casual, and there wasn't any need to tame my brown hair either because a few run throughs with the brush left it in perfect enough waves for simple company. Thats all he was, simple company.

In my bedroom, which just so perfectly happened to be right next to Mandy's, I headed straight for the closet to find something. Casual, I definitely had that in the bag. Tugging a sun-faded red t-shirt, reading 'Klossen' across the top of the back in black lettering, off of it's hangar, I disposed of the current shirt I was wearing in the laundry basket beside my dresser. The simple action of putting the old shirt on was even memorized seemingly, and it felt the same as always. My parents had made us get shirts reading our last name across the top when we were forced to volunteer for summer camp, so everybody would 'Know us'. I pulled a simple pair of jeans out of the depths of my closet and exchanged what I was currently wearing again, following the same disposal remedy. After I was dressed, which took me a lot less time than I depicted earlier, I went straight into my bathroom for some help with my messy hair.

I wasn't aiming to do anything special so I simply blow dried my hair and pulled it up into a tight hair tie, not caring to impress Ryker in the least. Taking a moment to look over my looks in the tall mirror, I pressed a hand against my cheek and counted the freckles spattered across it out of habit, seeing if I had lost any. My sister used to always say that if I did anything bad that my freckles would pop off and run away, but if that was true they'd be all gone by now.

I traveled downstairs and back into the living room, where my sister remained still watching the television just like I left her. "Has she figured out Chris is scum yet?"

"She's got her doubts about him, but I think your in quite the same situation there Dilynn. Ajax can't be too happy with you not being attached to his hip today. After all, you practically belong to him."

"No I don't, I just happen to think being loyal in a relationship is necessary."

"Blah blah, that's too boring Dil. You know, your too black and white for Ajax. Maybe that's why he puts up with you?"

I only let out a deep groan in return to her question and flopped down onto the couch, hugging my knees to my chest. My sister always made me feel inferior and it seemed like I just wasn't ever going to be enough for anyone. Chris came up on the screen and broke me away from my thoughts, wondering what was happening to loverboys plans. It seems like the wild one he was with earlier is related to his actual girlfriend, poor dilemma for perfect Chrissy.

The closing credits for the soap gave me an excuse to get up without any excuse to Mandie and so I walked into the kitchen and retrieved my phone, ready to call Nick.

"Yello..."

"Nick, I've got something to tell you. I think it's best for you to come over, it's quite a doozy."

"Dilynn, what have you gotten yourself into now?"

"Just come over and find out. I promise you won't be disappointed."

Just as I ended our conversation and hung up there was a knock on the door. I was almost positive it couldn't already be nick, so that only left Ryker and I literally felt myself cringe at the thought. My sisters silly plan to hook us up wasn't going to work, even if he was interested, Ajax would find out and he'd do something awful for sure, there wasn't any way of avoiding it.

I strode over to the door, willing for him to just leave and never return, before I opened the door and he gave his charming smile. Ugh, why was he so good looking? The strawberry blonde hair, his square jaw, even his scar made him look attractive, or was something just really wrong with me? That had to be it, I was just screwed up in the head.

"You gonna stand there forever, or am I going to come in?"

His voice pulled me from my thoughts and I stepped aside, allowing him to enter as I mulled over the idea of Ajax arriving now and seeing him coming into my house. The thought brought a smile to my face, but I hid it behind my hand to keep Ryker from seeing in case he thought it was for him. Ajax would burst in, remove Ryker immediately and then we'd sit there smiling at eachother because he knew it was all Mandie's idea. He could always tell when Mandie was up to something, but I wish he would be the same in other situations. Ajax wasn't the... Nice guy type.

"Earth to Dilynn, you in there space cadet? Ryker said he's glad you let him come over."

"Oh, it wasn't really my choice. My sister made the plans and I couldn't be rude and just leave you to her company."

He only let out a chuckle, but I felt like it erupted through me and set my nerves on fire. From my toes, to my fingers and beyond, they all felt like they had fallen asleep with the tingly feeling running through them. I just wish I could push him back out the door and say sainara, but I wasn't the type of person. Nick just needed to hurry to get here so he could occupy Rykers time while I snuck away.