Fifteen

Chapter 32: It Ain't Me

The girls had all heard the good news thanks to Sophia Kate's text message. Both she and Aria were now a part of the Texas U Dancers and everyone was so proud and excited for them! The gang had all broken up to get ready for the Undie Run and now most of them waited outside of the theatre for Sophia Kate and Aria.

"Can y'all believe how awesome this weekend has been?" Preston asked taking stock of the many girls that walked by. Everyone was headed to the race and he couldn't wait to join them. "I mean seriously, what are the chances that we all in some way, bump into each other and form this Injustice League." He smiled to himself enjoying the new nickname.

"It is pretty crazy how we all gravitated towards one another," Brooke commented beside Jaden. "Well I for one am glad drunk Elsa bumped into you," Daisy smiled. "Ugh please don't remind me," Elsa huffed. "I'm never drinking again." They all looked at one another and laughed. "Sure you -" Stefan was caught off guard once his eyes met hers.

Aria looked stunning in a blue silk robe that stopped just beneath her butt. It was open and showed off the matching blue lace bra and boy short panties that made Stefan's heart race. The group noticed his gaze and followed suit and were equally stunned. "Damn Gina!!!" Preston exclaimed as Sophia Kate and Aria made their way to the group.

Sophia Kate looked beautiful in her green bra that had a criss-cross cut out in the front and matching lace boy shorts. Everyone seemed to be looking at them, except Caleb. Aria noticed that his facial expression seemed a bit irritated and for the life of her couldn't figure out why.

"You look beautiful," Stefan said handing Aria a white rose. "Oh my goodness! Stefan, you shouldn't have!" Sophia Kate pinched her softly. "Really – this is too sweet!" Aria wasn't used to the attention or gifts, but Sophia Kate wanted her to revel in it for once in her life. "What she means is: thank you." Sophia Kate filled in taking a whiff of the flower. "I'm sorry," Aria sighed. "Of course – thank you!"

"Now that the group is all together, it's time to go have some fun!" Preston smiled mischievously as he began to jog behind two girls. Stefan knew it wouldn't be fun to carry the rose the whole race so he snapped it and placed the head of the flower in her hair. The imagery adding more to her beauty.

The group all seemed to fall into a cadence of laughter and chatter. It felt nice, natural, but Aria couldn't help but feel like something was off. Really someone was off – distant. She thought as she looked over to Caleb. He was talking to JT and didn't seem the least bit interested in her. You weren't special! The thought hurt, but seemed truthful.

"I'm really glad you made the team," Stefan said bringing her out of her thoughts. "Thank you! I have never had a tryout like that before. It was a full on production." She smiled looking into his deep brown eyes. Stefan was gorgeous with his subtle Latin charm.

His smile was genuine and he really seemed like a great guy. She did like him, but she couldn't shake the feelings that were also stirring whenever she thought about Caleb. "I really wish I got to see you in your element. I'm sure you looked perfect on stage." Stefan said. "So, I take it I'm less than perfect off stage."

They made eye contact again, but this time it was as if everything else faded away. The way he stared at her sent fireworks through her. "I think you're the most perfect girl I've ever seen." He didn't mean for it to sound intense but it did. Everything about her made him feel good. She smelled so amazing, like vanilla and lavender, and he wanted nothing more than to lean in.

"I forgot to tell you, Aria," Daisy interrupted. "Quincy and Deja said they love you and to have a blast!" She was so sad that in the madness of the day she wasn't able to see them off, but looking at the lace blue bra and panties she wore she was glad they weren't around to taunt or make a scene.