Skin

Part V - Serena

I woke up with a wicked headache but it didn't distract me from the fact that I was back in my own bed. I recognized the feeling of my bed and the softness of my white sheets immediately.

"Good morning!"

All of the sudden Kristen barged into my room with a Starbucks coffee in hand. She placed it on my bed side table and drew open my blinds to reveal the blinding sunlight. I pulled my sheets over my head and moaned,

"How the hell did I even get back homeeee?"

"I was actually hoping that you could tell me all the juicy details," she threw a smirk at me and sat down at the end of my queen sized bed.

"Juicy details? What are you talking about????"

"Well, Lex and I got a ride back to her place after the party cleared out and when I woke up this morning, I received quite the interesting text from your phone. Sadly, Lex is at work right now so I've been sent to investigate," she smiled proudly.

"What!? When!?" I threw the covers off me and sat up a little too fast for my throbbing head's liking.

"Here read it," Kristen tossed over her phone.

*3:07 A.M.

Serena - Hey this is Andrew. This is the last person Serena texted and I just wanted to let someone know that I brought her home safe. If you could tell her to text me (his number) in the morning that'd be great thanks.

When I finished reading, memories from last night came flooding back. From my first meeting with Andrew to our kiss, I remembered it all. Even him giving me a lift back to my place.

"So... SPILL!"

I forgot that Kristen was even in the room and I found myself smiling to myself as I kept replaying our kiss over and over again in my head. I had no idea where to start so I quickly rambled out,

"Imayormaynothavehadmyfirstkisslastnightwithastrangerwhilebeingcompletelyfuckedup."

"SHUT. UP," Kristen's jaw hung open.

I timidly looked at her and continued on, "His name was Andrew and we talked all night after Ethan had ditched me. He drove me home, as I was in no state to drive, and that's the last thing I remember."

"SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP! ANDREW??? AS IN ANDREW THOMPSON????"

"Does he have black hair, blue eyes, and perfect skin?"

"YES"

"Then I guess it was him.."

Kristen proceeded to scream at me and continuously yelled at me to 'shut up.'

"Kristen calm down! You're gonna wake up my whole house!"

"I hope they're all awake, it's 2 p.m. for Christ's sake."

"Two o'clock!? Are you kidding me????? I have to go get my car!" I dashed out of bed and ran to the bathroom to get ready.

"Drink the coffee! And text Andrew!!"

At the mention of his name I began to grin like a toddler, but then I looked in the mirror. I had a serious case of bed head and my mascara had gotten all over my face. I sure hope I didn't kiss him like this, but with my luck... I most likely did.

I took a quick shower and washed my hair. After I got out, I moisturized my whole body and brushed out my wet hair. I threw on a pair of ripped jean shorts and a simple white halter top. And just in case I ran into anyone *cough* Andrew, I put on a little foundation and mascara.

"I thought you'd never come out!" exclaimed Kristen as I exited my bathroom.

"Oh please, I wasn't that long. C'mon I have to go rescue my baby."

"And text Andrew!!!"

We rushed out of my house and hopped on some bikes that were laying around in the shed out back near my pool house. We rode over to where the party took place. As we rode up the driveway I immediately felt bad for whoever had to clean up the mess that was laid out in front of us. The grass was torn up from tire marks, and there were red solo cups everywhere along with random items of clothing. I saw my car and we mounted the bikes up onto the back. Kristen got in on the passenger side and before we drove off with all the windows down, I heard someone calling my name.

"Serena!"

It was Ethan. He came running out to my car wearing black basketball shorts and a loose white shirt.

"Hey what's up?"

"Doing the same as you actually. I left my car here as well."

"Oh wow," I lightly chuckled as he flashed a smile. It turned awkward real quick.

"Um.. this is Kristen she's one my best friends."

"Hey nice to meet you," Ethan waved to her and she replied the same.

"So I was wondering if you maybe wanted to hang out later? Catch up?"

"Sure! Just call me and we can meet up somewhere," I smiled at him as I saw his face light up from my response.

"Perfect I'll see you later Serena and it was nice meeting you Kristen," we all waved good-bye and I drove away.

We weren't even halfway down the driveway before Kristen began to freak out again.

"Okay, CUTIE ALERT! Serena!" She hit my arm.

"Ouch! I suggest you don't smack the person operating the moving vehicle!"

"You're so weird, but since when do you know so many cute guys!? God could you hook me up???"

"Alright first of all, I'm sure Andrew and I will never even see each other again, and Ethan is just a friend. We haven't seen each other since we were like ten. Other than that the only other guy I know is my brother."

"Hey, I wouldn't mind getting closer to him," I saw her smiling to herself as I kept driving.

"Quit the brother jokes! I know you're joking, but seriously.. all fun must come to an end."

"Oh don't be such a Debby downer. And for the love of God, could you please just text Andrew already! I'm dying to see what he has to say!"

"You're right, I'm so sorry for depriving you of the scandalous flirtationship," I faked a pouty face.

"So you admit there's some type of think between you two."

My pout turned into a grimace as I responded a short, "No, let's talk about something else for once."

"Fine, but we're not done with this yet. In fact, let's visit Lex at work to see what she has to say."

So I drove to Starbucks to ask the brains of our three-way friendship.