You Thought Wrong

Chapter 9

*Nicole's POV*

It's been a week since the party. Ethan and I have been getting along a lot better. Kayla and I have been hanging out at their apartment a lot recently. Obviously I get hate on Twitter, but that stuff doesn't bother me, I'm used to it.

My uncle came back from his cruise a couple of days ago. Everything's perfect.

*text from: Ethan 😈*

E: Grayson and I are gonna go to the pizza place down the street with a few friends. You and Kayla wanna come?

N: yea sure. I'll let her know. When?

E: We'll pick you guys up in 10.

N: sounds good 😋 See ya in a few.

*end of convo*

I march over to kayla's room only to find her taking a Nap. Aw she's so cute.... Okay. Nap time over. I smack her in the head with a pillow. I guess it worked because her head shot up.

"Ow Nicole! What was that for?" She asked rubbing her head.

"Get up. We're gonna go eat pizza with the guys."

" 'The guys' ?" She smirked and arched an eyebrow.

"Yea... What's so weird about that?" I respond in confusion. I don't know what's her deal.

"What's weird about that?" She repeated. "What's weird is that just a couple of days ago, you hated Ethan. Now you guys are like best friends. What happened at that party, Nicole?"

"Nothing. Just accept the fact that we are friends now okay? Now get ready."

"Okay...."

If I tell Kayla what happened, she's gonna ask why. And I really don't want Kayla to find out I went to that party last year. She's the one who told me that party was bad news. And I don't think I can trust her with what happened, not without telling mom and dad.

I go back to my room and get dressed in a pair of denim shorts and a plain black tee. I wrap my red flannel around my waist and slip on my black vans. (Outfit above) I pull back my hair in a French braid and sweep on a little bit of mascara. I take a look in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction with my appearance. That's when I hear a knock at the door. Perfect timing!

As I leave my room checking if I have everything, I see that Kayla has already beat me to the door. Classic Kayla.

"Hey guys." I greeted them.

"Hey Nicole. You ready?" Ethan asked.

"Yea just hold on." I say holding my finger up. "Uncle Charlie! Kayla and I are going out to eat with a few friends! Is that ok?!" I yell across the apartment.

"Yea. no problem! Just Don't stay out to late!" He responded.

"Thanks! We'll be back soon!"

We exit the apartment shutting the door behind us. We made our way downstairs and left the building.

"So are we driving there or...?" Kayla asked.