Friendzoned

Chapter 15

Ryder

“The first day of school always sucks.” I said to Alex as we were walking to his car.

“You say that every year Ryder.” He answered.

“Well it’s true! At least Rae is in a few of my classes this year. I haven’t really talked to her since our family barbeque last week. It’s almost like we made a connection that day.”

“Dude! No, no, no. Stop thinking like that. This is why we go from girl to girl. If we stick with one there is a way bigger chance we will get hurt. Trust me bro.” Alex explained. I decided he was right. I had to forget about Rae in that way. We could only be friends from here on out. I don’t even like her anyway.

When Alex dropped me off at home my parents were outside talking to Rae’s parents. Ever since Rae and I stopped hanging out, our parents did too. I’m really glad they are talking again. Reagan was inside making popcorn before doing her homework when I went inside. I grabbed a handful and went up to my room to watch some TV.

Half way through my favorite show Brittany called me.

“Hey there babe!” she started.

“Hey Brit..” I answered.

“Where have you been all summer? I haven’t really heard from you since the first week of summer. I got worried for a second. Wanna hang out like old times tonight?” she asked excitedly.

“Yeah, sorry about that. I have been pretty busy lately. But sure. What do you wanna do?” I asked. I wasn’t really in the mood to go anywhere but I felt bad for totally ignoring her this summer. She called almost every day, but I was just getting so annoyed. The least I could do was go to a movie with her. Besides, I have to keep in mind what Alex said today.

“I was thinking maybe you could come over to my house for the night... My parents will be out of town until tomorrow after school! You could just tell your parents you are over at Alex’s for a school project. It would be a ton of fun! We could order a pizza or something.” She seemed really nervous that I was going to say no.

“Umm…. I was thinking of doing something more like going to a movie. I heard the new Red 2 was really good. I could pick you up at 6:45.” I actually heard that Red 2 was pretty bad but it’s not like we would be watching the movie anyway. We never did.

“Sounds great! You can just come over some other time then. See you soon cutie!” Beep. She was always the first one to hang up. I guess it’s a good thing so we don’t ever have to go through that stupid “you hang up first” crap. I better go take a shower then.

“Bye mom. I’m taking the car. I will be home around 9:30.” I shouted into the kitchen while running out the door. It’s really weird to think about how three years ago Brittany and I became each other’s butt dials basically.

“You’re late.” She said with a little pouty face that was really adorable when she opened the door.

“I know. I’m sorry, my sister was in the shower.” She has always hated when I’m late. The car ride to the movie was pretty much spent listening to what she did during the summer and all the cool guys she met in Mexico. I don’t know why she likes telling me about all the other guys she has hooked up with, but oh well.

As soon as we got our tickets Brittany led us to our normal make out spot in the back of the movie theater. Usually we at least wait until the actual movie starts before she climbs onto my lap but tonight I guess she just wanted to get to it. As soon as the commercials started she jumped onto me and started making out. I didn’t resist but it didn’t feel right. The movie finally started and Brittany pulled off her shirt. Damn. This was pretty hot. The poor old lady a few seats down from us took her purse and moved across the theater. Everyone knows not to sit in that part of the theater though.

“Brittany, Hey Brittany. You should put your shirt back on. We are still in public you know.” I whispered wearily.

“I thought this is what you wanted. Who wouldn’t want to make out with me with my shirt off?” She said sadly.

“Shh. This is what I want but not here. People are staring. We are going to get kicked out again.” I don’t know why, but I really wasn’t into this tonight. What is wrong with me? I used to love this! I used to wish she would take off her clothes.

“Ryder, we haven’t had sex in a really long time. We used to do it all the time. Now I feel like I need to find a new fuck buddy.” She said all pissed. God I hated when she said that! She knows that I don’t like it too.

“We are in a fucking movie theater Brittany! What were you expecting? For us to do it right here?” I said way louder than I should of. I hate when she gets like this. Sometimes I think she knows she can get any guy she wants so she thinks it’s ok to treat me like her little puppy.

“No! I was expecting you to want to leave the movie and go straight to my house!” She yelled.

“Well you got one thing right! I’m out of here.” I said as I walked away. I was kind of hoping that would be the last of Brittany. I have had enough of her shit. I turned around when I heard the door to the theater swing open. Shit. She was back.

“Where do you think you’re going? No one walks out on Brittany Spire!” she shouted.

“Well count me as the first! I’m done.” I walked out of the movie theater and left Brittany there without a ride. I probably should have at least taken her home but I was so pissed I couldn’t even look at her.