How Bad Can He Get

Chapter 17: Spring Fling-Part 1

Chapter 17: Spring Fling-Part 1

I was in bed when the doorbell rang. I let my mom answer the door but she later came in my room to tell me that whoever was at the door was for me. I lazily got up.

"Meanwhile I'll be taking a nap." My mom told me as she headed towards my parents room.

When I got down the stairs I found Jason. He had on the same quirky smile that if I wasn't so depressed I would've returned. Instead I gave him a blank stare which he frowned at.

"Aw come on." He said while lifting up the corners of my lips. I probably looked like a hobo-clown. I was wearing ripped leggings with an over-sized hoddie (my dad's) that went mid-thigh. "Turn that frown upside down." He joked but I just gave him the same blank expression.

"Can I come in?" he asked breaking the awkward silence. I nodded and let him in. I collapsed on the couch and farted. I knew that it wasn't acceptable (as my mother might say) but what else did I have to live for? Jason moved to the couch beside me.

"Okay I know what happened but please keep the gas in. I mean if I could, I'd release gas out all the time." I wanted to laugh but I just couldn't find the energy in me to do it.

"What did you read it on my face?" I said sarcastically, and he nodded "Stupid reading powers!" I mumbled.

"Well almost as stupid as all boys and men in the world, except for my dad..." I trailed off. I turned to look at Jason who was glaring at me.

"Normally I would be offended by something like that but I know you're just mad." I laughed rather bitterly. That happened to be one of the first things Jason told me. I realized that he was wearing a tuxedo. Wow depression can really make you oblivious.

"Ah you finally got yourself a date?" I said and he grinned.

"Yeah now come on let's go." He said while getting up from the couch and heading towards the door.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

"Look all guys can be down right douches sometimes and I'm here to be an anti-jerk and take my new girl bestie to the dance." He said sincerely.

I analyzed his face and looked at him intently. "You didn't have the courage to ask Claire did you?"

"What?! Pssh no. Maybe. A little. Okay yeah."

I found myself actually laughing as I went upstairs to get ready. I mean I did buy a dress and it would be a shame if I didn't wear it. I looked at myself in the mirror while smoothing it out. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad I thought to myself. I mean I've been to plenty of dances with just my friends and I still had a bucket load of fun.

Who needs a man? Even if your man is super cute and funny and is always making you smile and melt inside-Marissa snap out of it! Pull yourself together!

When I was ready, I went ourside and I stepped inside Jason's car. I found that it was very clean, like new-new car kind of clean.

"Wow you really take care of this one." I said referring to the car. Jason rolled his eyes.

"Actually, Claire cleaned up my car for my birthday she's a total neat-freak so..." I raised an eyebrow at him. "Oh no she got me something else too." I nodded just confirming that she didn't give him the lamest gift in history.

When we got to the dance I wave of depression hit me. What was I even doing here?

"Oh no I see that look Marissa. Look you're going to enjoy yourself and forget all about E-"

I gave him a glare that said you-wouldn't-dare-say-his-name.

"The guy who shall not be named..." I gave him an approving nod. "Anyways the only way you're going to forget is by having some self-deserved fun. Okay I didn't only take you to his dance because I was too scared but also because I really consider you as a friend and friends help friends in their time of need."