Tough Love

Chapter 35: The Body Bag

Previously on TOUGH LOVE ...

Damon:"You don't need to worry...ollie" His face changed softly. As if he was shocked by my words.

Damon:"It's going to be okay..." He then hugs me tightly.

Oliver:" I trust you."

Now***

Oliver's pov**

A day later**

I closed my locker as I gathered books in my hand. They almost dropped as I closed my locker because Rhea stood there with a creepy ass smile on her face. Scaring the hell outta me.

Oliver:"Jesus!....Rhea!"
She giggled as she hugged me.

Rhea:"sorryyyy. Didn't mean to scare you. Well, I did, but I just want to ask you a question! Are you free on Halloween?" Her voice rises into a curious tone.

Oliver:" Halloween? That's next week. I mean, I think so." She claps her hands once.

Rhea:"Great! We are having a costume party at Alex's house. Don't worry, it's not a willy-nilly party."
I smiled. I've never been to a costume party. It's been a while since I've even dressed up for Halloween. It was always my mothers and I favorite holiday though. She'd get so creative with it. One year, I wanted to go as an astronaut, but we couldn't find the right things in the store for it. So she used cardboard for my oxygen tank and helmet, then spray painted it white and silver. using a plastic piece, she attached it to the front of the helmet so I could see through it. The clothes were my old white jumpsuit that zipped from the leg up to my chest. She then added a NASA sticker on my chest to place it all together. That was the last costume...
I snapped back from lala Land to Rhea.

Oliver:" What about damon?"

Rhea:"Of course he's coming! Well... I haven't asked him. But he's coming." Her voice now confident as she flicked her purple hair behind her shoulders.

Oliver:"I think I can convince him." She squealed and hugged me again.

Rhea:"speaking on that note, How are you two? I mean, I hear things from damon time to time. I'd like to hear from you, though. You got my number man! Use it!!!!!!" She yelled as if she's offended. I laughed.

Oliver:" we are doing great. He's one hell of a guy. Don't know how I got someone like him."

Rhea:" hah well, his last name IS Hellings. Also, don't speak such nonsense. You deserve everything good coming to you. That includes damon."
I smiled.

Rhea:"So what are you going as??"

Oliver:"Well, hold on. I just found out I'm going to a costume party. I've got to have time to figure that out."

Rhea:" Oh, right, right, right. Getting excited. You snd damon could match hehe.
Wanna hang out after school? Alex and I are going to the boardwalk."

Oliver:" Ahh, I'd love to, but I can't. Me and Damon are going to my house after school."
She gave me a confused look.

Rhea:"Last time that happened..." She stopped quickly. I furrowed my brows.

Oliver:" What do you mean last time that happened?"
She gave me a shy smile.

Oliver:"Rheaaa...."

Rhea:"...damon?... He was only concerned! Besides, why didn't you tell me!? I'm your bestie. You know I have your back..." she said quickly. I gave a sigh. Damonnnnnnn...

Oliver:" Well..Bestie, what DO you know?"

Rhea:" Your dad's an ass? So are some of his friends. Your dad really tried to sell you off? " I nod.