The Summer Before Senior Year

Riley: ~Freshman Year~

Sixty seconds till summer.

Fifty-nine now till I was no longer a high school freshman

I kept writing his name with hearts around my notebook. I couldn't stop. I had liked him for too long and we had stopped talking years ago. I would never tell Baylor how much that hurt me. I always shrugged it off when I pined for him and I saw some girl that was his senior give him those eyes that said, "I so want to do you." There were so many of them. Why did he even stop talking to me? Our parents were still closer than ever but us, damn. How I wished!

Ten seconds now, I thought to myself. The fact that I even had my period wasn't helping any matters. I just wanted all this to be over and done with.

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

"Rrrrrrrrr!"

I was one of the first people to leave class because I really wanted to get home quicker than usual. My cramps were at an all-time high and I didn't want to get into any stupid pranks because a.) I was wearing a white tank top without a bra and I was sure a fair amount of people could see my nipples pop out with sweatpants but I couldn't give a shit because I hated wearing bras when it was that time of the month and b.) DUH! I was on my period!

I guess I was too lost in thought to notice that there was water over my locker and once I opened my locker, purple paint was spilled all over me and next came the water which got most of the purple paint out of my hair and my face and top but it came with a disadvantage – my white tank had now become translucent. My breasts were on full display for everyone to see and I was beyond pissed. I racked my brain for the asshat that would attempt the stunt and I could only think of two people: Seth Winters and Logan Masterson. I couldn't believe I had feelings for one of them – Seth. I saw Bailey at the other end and I could see that her mind was working to give the same solution that I had come up with but I signaled her to leave it because I was going to take care of it.

I walked over to those assholes who were trying to snicker discreetly but I didn't let it get past me.

"What the fuck is wrong with you two assholes? Can't you tell when people are not in your mood?"

Seth tried to say something but I quickly cut him off.

"Shut the fuck up, Winters. Don't even try to say anything, Masterson. Both of you are clearly still in middle school and still love your fuck stupid pranks. Just leave us matured ones out of your shitty game, okay? And stay the fuck out of my way!" I growled and stomped off school grounds.

I was in time for the bus but I wasn't ready for people to start staring at my boobs so I just decided to walk home.

It is quite hard hearing anything when my earphones are blasting music from my iPod to my ears. Trust me when I say that I was ready to bitch-slap the person who pulled out one pod from my ear.

"Riles." He breathed.

God, it was him.

There was only one person who called me Riles and it was because I discouraged everyone from calling me that sometime in kindergarten but Seth had stuck to it. So I let him because I thought he was cute with his huge grey eyes and black curls. They had me mesmerized and I was like why not?

"Seth." I pulled away from him when I realized how close we were and I knew I'd start blushing soon so I backed away to keep my façade up.

"I'm sorry," he said finally. "For everything."

I scoffed.

"What does 'everything' refer to Winters? Huh?"

He didn't speak up or anything so I continued.

"Are you sorry for pulling the prank on me or pulling the plug on our friendship? For no fucking reason might I add."

"Both actually."

"Well, I forgive you for one – the prank. But if you think you can wiggle yourself back into my life that easily, then you're a demented piece of shit."

"I had a reason, I swear. And now it makes no sense to me anymore."

"Care to elaborate?" I faked a sweet smile like those leggy bimbos he was always groping. Damn, I wish I could be in their shoes sometimes.

"It wasn't my fault, I swear." He put his hands up in defense.

"Then whose was it?" I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Chase."

"Your hot cousin?"

If I saw a flash of anger on his face, he covered it up pretty quickly.

"Yeah, him."

He took in a deep breath before continuing.

"Riles, I know I hurt you beyond repair and I'm really sorry. I was too pussy to apologize because I knew you hated me so much. I have missed you so much these past years and I feel like – no, I know that I've missed a lot of essential parts of your life that I wished I could've been there for. I miss being your best friend and all the perks it came with.

"I have missed you beyond comparison Riley Cormack and I am going to do my damnedest to show you how much I want you back in my life as my friend. I just hope you accept my offer." He gave me a small smile before backing away.

I took a deep breath then counted to 10 and I was really hoping my gut was right about this decision.

"Seth," I yelled. "When have I ever been able to say no to you?" I gave him a small smile and he enveloped me in a bone-crushing hug.

Thanks to the amazing California sun, I was basically dried off and my hair was becoming its natural wavy self and was becoming a bit brown. It always happened during summer and it was hard to discern what color it actually was. I was a mix of a red-head and a brunette although I preferred brunette, everyone told me I looked better when it was auburn although I never saw it.

"So are you ready for me to become your summer pest?" he put his arm around my shoulders as we walked to my house, at least I assumed.

"Is that really necessary?"

"Yup." He said popping the p. "How else would I be able to make up for all the years?"

"Are you gonna ever to tell me the Chase thing?"

"When you fully trust me again, I promise."

And I smiled at that. However, I only saw one flaw in this plan: we were going to be friends. FRIENDS. FUCKING FRIENDS! I had a gut feeling it was never ever gonna work but I was fine with being friends. I'd have to get over him some way. I guess it was for the best and decided to loosen up and have a great summer.

A/N:

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