The next day, I wake up at 7:00 am, just in time because Brandon texted me last night that he left ten minutes after I vanished. I unlock the door and head to my bedroom, pulling out leather jeans, Converse, and a tank top before going into the bathroom.
7:25 am
I brush my hair into a messy bun, apply light makeup, and then head to the kitchen. I make toast and notice a few people passed out in the living room. I text Luke:
Me: Where are you?
Lukey: Home, I don't have a ride, and my aunt already left.
Me: I'll pick you up, get ready.
I unlock my car in the garage, start it, and reverse out as the gate opens automatically.
When I arrive at Luke's house, he's already waiting.
"Thanks! Jordan, Carlos, Justin, and Jacob are knocked out, but Kyle is coming because he has training."
I nod.
At school, the parking lot is empty, and we miss the first period, so we head straight to our second class. The bell rings as I walk in.
"See you at lunchtime, Ana," Luke says.
In the lab, I notice people staring and whispering, while Kyle and Arlene look at me with concern.
I receive a text from Brandon.
Brandy: Are you still up for the date?
Me: Hell yeah, what time?
Brandy: I'll pick you up at 7.
Me: Cool, see you at lunchtime.
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Lunchtime
I walk into the cafeteria with Arlene and spot Brandon with his friends. Kyle and Luke are at another table. I grab my lunch and sit with them.
Brandon smiles at me, and I smile back as he pulls me into his lap and kisses me. Everyone gasps, and I blush, whispering, "You had to do this in public, huh?"
He nods.
I return to my table, Luke is speechless, and Arlene and Kyle smirk at me. I roll my eyes and eat my lunch before texting Justin.
Me: Hi, what are you doing?
Jerk: Nothing, just chilling at the twins' house.
Me: Okay, I'm in the cafeteria eating prison food.
Jerk: Lol, I'll see you tomorrow, Ana.
Me: Tell Jordan I have a bone to pick with him.
Jerk: I will.
Luke asks, "Hi Anne, you have P.E. after, right?"
I nod.
Just then, Stephanie, Nikki, and Cherry walk into the cafeteria. I groan, seeing Nikki gaze at Brandon with a smile as he chats with his friend.
Arlene comments, "She really likes Brandon." I frown.
Nikki grabs her salad and water and heads to the jock's table, sitting next to Brandon and batting her eyelashes at him. I roll my eyes, and Stephanie smirks at me.
Brandon rolls his eyes as Nikki leans closer, pushing out her lips and closing her eyes. Kyle pulls out his phone, and Brandon quickly stands up to walk over to me. Nikki accidentally hits her chin on the chair, and the cafeteria erupts in laughter, Brandon's friend clutching his stomach.
I laugh as Nikki storms out.
Brandon sits next to me, saying, "She's annoying."
Kyle watches Brandon, then says, "I'm sending this video to Carlos right now."
I smirk, "Send it to me after."
He smiles while Arlene adds, "This is going on Facebook and Snapchat."
I laugh.
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When I get home, Trina and her friends are watching TV.
"Hi Anne, come sit with us and have a beer," she offers, but I shake my head.
"You're such a nerd," she says.
I mumble, "You're such a bitch."
"What's that, nerd?" she frowns.
"Nothing," I reply, heading upstairs.
I call my dad.
"Hi, dad."
"Hi, kiddo. I'm kind of busy, but I'll call you later."
"Okay, just wanted to ask how you're doing."
"I'm fine; hope you're doing well in school."
"I am, dad. Talk to you later, bye."
"Bye, kiddo."
After hanging up, I get a text from Brandon.
Brandy: Wear something comfortable, but I don't mind anything.
Pervert.
Me: Pervert, I'll wear my high-waisted dress, leather jeans, and a jacket with my Jordans.
Brandy: Cool, I'll wear my birthday suit.
Me: Ew, I don't want to see you naked; put on some clothes!
Brandy: Can't a man dream? *sighs* Way to ruin the fun, nerd.
Me: I have a name, you know.
Brandy: She has a name, ladies and gentlemen.
I roll my eyes. Brandon is something else, and I wouldn't trade him for two billion dollars.
Me: Of course I have a name, dumbass.
Brandy: *puts hand on heart* You hurt my feelings, Ana.
Me: He has feelings? I didn't know jocks had those with how many girls they sleep with.
Brandy: You mean Jordan; he goes through girls like tissues. I, on the other hand, am still a virgin.
Me: *gasp* You're probably the only jock in the entire country who is still a virgin. Breaking news: an eighteen-year-old jock from Westwood High is still a virgin.
Brandy: Haha, very funny, Ana. Breaking news: nerd and six bad boys get along; the world's ending.
Me: Haha, see you in three hours, jock who is still a virgin.
Brandy: Stop rubbing it in; I get it.
I laugh; I can't believe he's still a virgin, not even a one-night stand.
I turn on the TV and browse Netflix, deciding to watch High School Musical 3—love this movie.
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Hanging With The Bad Boys (Edited)
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