My closet had the same thing that I saw in it everyday. I just wanted more clothes in it. Why did I even care what I wore? James was a jerk, doing his job. But he was a very attractive jerk who intrigued me with mystery. Why did he have to be so good looking? I brushed my teeth, and made sure that my braces were properly cleaned. Then I applied the new bands that my orthodontist said I had to wear all the time.
As I sighed leaving the bathroom, I walked back into my closet to find a stupid outfit for the day. I guess I'll wear my favorite black Beatles tee, and some shorts. Tucked in shirt? Yup, with two cute French braids. I did my natural makeup that I did only on the days when I didn't feel comfortable in my skin; and I slid on my favorite black hightops. I looked in the mirror and thought I looked good.
Just as I was about to take off running, I looked over to see James sitting on his black mustang charger. "Hey Kaykay!" He gave me a cheeky smile.
I laughed and walked over to him, "Don't call me that." I rolled my eyes and giggled, "You have a car?"
"Yes, she's beautiful." He smirked and slid his hand across the hood of his car. "Now get in, I'm gonna drive you to school." He said as he got behind me and started to playfully push me to the car.
"It looks like you're trying to kidnap me." I laughed as he stopped pushing me and held his hands up in surrender.
He just stood there, "I didn't do it." He backed away from me, "I'm not trying to kidnap this girl. She's my girlfriend."
For some odd reason I always smiled when he called me his girlfriend. I guess the thought, well, the pretend image of being someone's girlfriend made me happy. "Okay, okay. I'll get in your car."
"Ok, I'll close the door." He said after I already closed it. He made this face, "Okay then." He said as he walked off hurt.
"I'm sorry." I said as I watched him, "We can try that again if you want?" I opened the car door.
He laughed, "Nah, the moments passed." He got in the driver's seat and drove us to school. James really confused me; it's like he wanted to try, but then didn't care at the same time. I really wanted to know more about him.
We made it to school. "Hold my hand as we walk in." He nudged me, as he latched his fingers around my hands.
We walked inside, and I watched as the popular girls eyes traced up and down James body, and their facial expressions looked like they were wondering why he was holding hands with a dork like me. I stood up tall and proud as we walked down the halls. James wasn't officially a student, so we just played along as long as we could. I made sure that he was in all of my classes.
As the day went on people would ask me about James, and compliment me about how cute we were together. "Kayla?!" I stood outside the bathroom with James, and turned to see Brianna charging at me. I screamed loud, like a scary movie scream. She dragged me into the bathroom. "Why haven't you told me about him?" She said firmly as she crossed her arms.
I shrugged, "I really don't know. I've been really busy lately with that article."
"Bull shit Kayla."
I took a deep breath, I didn't want her to be mad at me. She was my best and only friend. "Okay, listen. You know that rent me for Valentine's Day booth?"
"You didn't." She got very serious. "Kayla, please tell me that you didn't do that."
"Okay, I didn't do that." I smiled.
She sighed and rolled her eyes, "Kayla, you are trusting a stranger. How much did you pay?.. nope don't tell me. I don't wanna know."
I held her hands, "Bri, promise me that you won't tell anyone."
She rolled her eyes and smiled, "Ok I promise. But if he hurts you, I get to cut off something very special to him."
I laughed and hugged her, "Deal, now let's go." I dragged her out of the bathroom. James stood there confused.
"Did I miss something?"
"I told Brianna." As I said her name she smiled.
"You what?" He freaked out, "What if she tells someone?"
"She's my best friend, she wouldn't do that." She gave me a hug.
He rolled his eyes, "Okay, fine... doesn't matter to me. No refunds."
We finished the rest of our classes after the hours passed. James and I decided to take Brianna to the mall to explain some things to her. Soon after that we went for pizza and ice cream.
"So have you two kissed yet?" Brianna whispered to me while James ordered.
I turned in my chair nervously, "No actually. Even though it said it was included he hasn't."
"I'm gonna tell that boy to get to lip locking."
I smiled, "No, please don't do that. I don't want him to know that I've never-"
"That you've never done what?" James startled me as he set down the ice cream on the table.
My wreched nervous laugh came out, "That I've never had someone order my favorite ice cream." I looked down and admired that he ordered my favorite ice cream. Mint chocolate chip.
He gave me a big cheeky smile, "I thought I would try to be better at this, because I've realized these past couple of days I've been a douche, so I'm making it up to you."
"But I never told you my favorite ice cream." I was confused but exstatic.
A smirk spread across his face, "I have my ways."
"Oooo, I like you!" Brianna added. "Can I rent you too?"
"Three hundred dollars hun."
She looked away, "Oh no, sorry I wasn't talking to you."
James and I almost died of laughter. Brianna was very animated. Her facial expressions was a great quality about her. I couldn't ask to have a better friend, and a better fake boyfriend.
Soon James drove us home. First Brianna, then me. "When am I gonna meet your parents?" He asked as he pulled in front of my house.
"My dad." I grinned.
"What?"
I looked down and smiled, "I only have a dad. My mom died a couple years ago."
He held my hand, "I'm so sorry Kayla. I didn't mean to."
"I know, and its okay." I gave him a quick smile, "See you tomorrow?"
He nodded. I closed the car door and waved him goodbye. As I went inside the house was spotless. Kody and Kyle were cleaning the kitchen, and folding laundry. "Hi Kayla."
"Umm, what's going on?" I asked as I set my back pack by the door.
Kody sighed, "Well, we were bored with being bored so we decided to be like you."
"And now we're here." Kyle added.
A huge smile spread across my face, "I love you guys." I walked up to both of them and gave them a hug. "Thank you both so much, but I'm exhausted so I'm going to bed. I'll see y'all in the morning." I walked upstairs and went to bed.
The thought of James filled my mind as I dosed off to sleep. I think things were starting to finally go my way.
