The Mermaid Tale "If I Could Stand"

Truth Or Dare Madness

Movie night. Cassandra had finally forgiven me, and we were on better terms. I promised whenever something came up I'd tell her what was up. I'd tell her everything, well everything but my life changing secret. That could not be shared with anyone...ever.

"Pass the popcorn Bella." She says looking over at her. Bella had her light blonde hair curled in a bob. Her bright blue stung when she heard Cassandra's voice.

"I'm not your slave." She says.

"Ohhh she told you!"

"Shut up Travis." Cassandra says.

I reach over and hand the popcorn to Cassandra. Her house was enormous. The living room was gigantic and gaudy, and everyone just sat there watching movies while we also ate crap. I enjoyed feeling apart of a group. I knew I was quiet, and I felt slightly uncomfortable. Bella was here, and so was Alessandro. Neither had said much. I'd see Bella sneak glances at me.

"Anyone up for a game of truth or dare?" Malcolm asks. Alessandro had told me he was Puerto Rican. Malcolm's hair was long and dark black. His skin was blemish free and he stood at about 6'2. Alessandro was about at 6'1. Sometimes when they stood next to each other, I could see the admiration in every girl's eyes. Boys could be beautiful too.

"This is a movie night party? Why do you wanna play a sixth grade game?" Cassandra asks smacking her mouth.

"We can change that...real fast."

"Truth or dare, gone sexual." Audrey snickers.

I wasn't sure what Truth or Dare was, but when I heard sexual, a burning heat came through me.

"You up for it, apple head?" Malcolm asks.

I quickly look up at him.

"Apple head?"

"Oh lord, Chris has everyone callin you that now...." Cassandra says rolling her eyes.

"Her hair isn't even red. It's a dull orange." Bella says.

"Dull? Her hair is so pretty." Audrey says running her hands through my curly red hair.

"Blondes are winning." Bella says looking over at her other blonde friend Crystal.

Cassandra whispers in my ear.

"Shes so full of her damn self."

I giggle.

"Just got a text from Chris. He's on his way." Crystal says.

"He's got Tequila Bruh!" Cassandra says.

"Whats tequila?" I ask.

The room goes a bit quiet.

"Tequila is a type of alcohol." Alessandro says smiling up at me.

"Oops, I wasn't sure."

The door opens and a stunning Christopher walks in. His brown floppy hair is bushy. He takes off his sunglasses and winks.

"Chrissy!" Bella says jumping up to hug him.

"Don't call me that."

"Whatever...."

I look up and he meets my eyes. For a moment he just stares and he finally opens his mouth.

"Apple head! You look nice."

"Thank you.." I murmur.

"Hand over that Tequila."

I watch them drink. I had no intention to.