My crush on the cheerleader (edited)

Chapter ten

It's now Friday and April has not spoken to me all week. I expected her not to but still hoped that she would find it in her to at least make small talk or some surface level conversation. I understand why she didn't want to be friends but I still hoped that this friendship could work. Tess has been hanging out with both of us which must be hard to make sure her friendship stays because she's in the middle. She always gives me apologetic looks when she's with April but she is understandably morso taking April's side (although she claims she isn't).

On a more positive note, I have a date with Blair tomorrow which I'm really looking forward to. After school, I'm going to go shopping for a new outfit because I couldn't get to sleep last night from how worried I was about what to wear. I accidentally mentioned to Tess that I'm going shopping after school so now she is insistent on coming along. This does slightly terrify me because after the bathroom thing and outing April I think she knows there's something between Blair and I.

That's how I'm now here in the changing room hearing Tess scream over clothes she likes and ones she wants me to try on. Honestly I forgot how much she likes clothes. Whenever we go into town or anywhere really she immediately wants to go clothes shopping.

"So, why are you looking for a new outfit?" Tess gave me a knowing look "Is it a date?" Tess asked, wanting answers.

My pulse rises as I debate on how much to tell her but It is obviously true by just my cheeks rising in crimson red colour.

"Aww, I can't believe it! Who is she?" Tess questioned excitedly.

"Yes I am and no I'm not telling you who it is," I retorted rolling my eyes playfully.

"Whyyyyy," she groaned like she's a little kid having a tantrum, holding on to the rack she leaned in as she spoke, being her classic dramatic self. To be fair it is always hilarious what she'll come out with.

When I didn't reply we carried on trying on clothes until I found the perfect outfit. Although Tess kept on making small remarks hoping I'd mess us up and tell her who I'm going out with. I know she most likely knows but I want to keep this small detail to myself for now, that and I probably shouldn't out another person ever again and doing it in the span of a week or so is even worse.

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Saturday arrives way sooner than I could ever comprehend the week has gone by so fast it's like I haven't had time to process everything that's been going on. It also means that today is my first ever date with Blair! I took a long relaxing bath and now have my hair drying in granny-like curlers. At the moment I'm painting my nails this beautiful iridescent silvery pink colour that goes well with the top I will wear. On my shopping trip with Tess she helped pick me out this gorgeous silver tank top that can be dressed up or down.

Marcus came marching into my room making me jump. Seeing he made me jump he didn't say anything other than letting out a slight chuckle, classic brother. Rolling my eyes at Marcus I exclaim, "God Marcus give a girl a warning!" My hand on heart to exaggerate my point.

"Kyle is Pan."

"What?" I asked not quite hearing over my hammering heart.

"Kyle aka Blair's boyfriend is pansexual," he said again a big grin covering his face. He looks partially relieved but I hope that he doesn't get his hopes up in case Kyle really just wants to be friends.

"Wait, how do you know?" I asked a perplexed expression on my face, deciding to discard my worried thoughts for later.

"I casually slipped into the conversation that I'm bi and he replied saying that he is pan," Marcus said still smiling. How does someone casually mention their sexuality? That would've saved me a lot of trouble and worry with Tess.