Sixteen and Twenty-one

Chapter two

The next few days went by normal. I pretended that Fang didn’t exist as much as I could with having to share a bathroom with him. Fang on the other hand seemed oddly uncomfortable being in the house. He has had about four days to get use to the idea of living here for the summer and his newly found best friend along to accompany him through the ride. Fang had also warmed up to Ari and Gazzy in the past few days…Dylan and Sam, not so much. I can’t say I blame him there. Anyone in their right mind would want to stay away from those two after hearing some of the stories I would love to tell you, but can’t.

So this brings us to almost the end of the first week of summer vacation. It’s later in the afternoon and our friends have just left a few minutes ago. Ari is sprawled out on the coach, Iggy lying on the floor like Ella, Fang in the recliner that is facing towards the one that I am sitting in.

“So now what?” Ella asks, always the one to get bored first. 

“We could have a movie night and sleep out here on the floor.” Iggy suggested. My eyes instantly flew up to meet with the eyes of Fang, both of us remembering the movie night we shared together.

“No.” We say in unison. The other three look back and forth between us trying to figure out if something had happen, then, getting nothing from the lack of expressions on our faces dropped the subject.

“How about we play truth or dare?” Ella suggested an answer to her own question. There was no sign of protest from anyone, but there was no sign of excitement either. “Well since I didn’t hear a ‘no’ I take that as a yes.” Ella cheered. I let out a barely audible groan. I looked around the room at the other participants and noticed that they all looked emotionless. It’s clear to see that though they don’t really want to play this that they will anyway just to have something to do. ”Ok since no one is offering to go first I will.” Ella said scrutinizing and picking out her first victim in this childish game. Her warm chocolate brown eyes that match my own landed on me. My eyes grew in worry, why me god, why me? “Max. Truth or Dare?” She smiled evilly knowing that ‘me being me’ I would pick dare to save my bad ass reputation.

“Dare.” I said through gritted teeth. Ella’s evil smile increased if that was even possible.

“I dare you to call the pizza guy and order dinner, but ask to see if they can deliver a gallon of diet water with the order.” Diet water, really? How stupid are people becoming these days when someone would actually think to use that as a truth or dare question?

“Fine.” I said a little annoyed, but otherwise ok with it. Besides I was getting hungry. I walked over to the phone and dialed the number for the local mom and pap pizza place in town. The person on the other end sounded to be like a guy around my age. Just great he probably goes to my school.

“Yes I would like to order four family size pizzas. One with everything on it, one meat lovers, one only pepperoni, and one just cheese. Oh and do you know if I could get a gallon of diet water for my sister?” I was immediately answered with a laugh and the boy asking if I was an idiot. The look on Ella’s face as she realized that people could easily figure out that the diet water was suppose to be for her was revenge enough. “He will be here in about fifteen minutes.” I grumbled as I sat back down in the circle that we had formed. “My turn to pick the next lucky victim.” I grinned excitedly scoping out the room to see who look the most nervous when I came across Fang’s face. He didn’t even look scared. Well that would just not do. Maxi not happy. “Fang, truth or dare?” 

“truth.” Was his one worded, slightly expected answer.

“Ok Mr. Mysterious have you ever been arrested?” I bet I know the answer to this.

“Once. Complete miss understanding. Not my fault.” 

“Isn’t that what everyone says? It’s not their fault.”  Iggy interrupted.