We Can Only Pretend for so Long

Suffer the Consequences

"Are you ready for the game?" I shivered violently as the wind blew.

"I guess."

"I think I'm gonna make a dare for you tonight."

"And what would that be?" Bri asked curiously.

"If you choose it, I'm gonna dare you to kiss my dear brother."

The dare brought a twinkle to her eye.

"Really?"

"Yeah, unless of course you don't want me to."

"No!" Cheeks a bright red she looked away. "I mean, do it if you want to, I don't care."

"Uh-huh, sure. Now let's hurry up to your car, it's effin' freezing!"

"How are you cold? You're wearing three shirts, plus Jacob's sweater."

"Just unlock the doors." I slid into the passenger seat and screamed. "This isn't any better!"

"I haven't even started it yet, stop whining."

A honk to my right made me jump out of my skin.

"What!?"

"Roll down your window." Bri ordered.

"You wanna stop telling me what to do now?" I snapped.

"Are you guys leaving any time soon?"

"Yes Jacob, now go." I rolled the window back up before he could say anything else.

"Did Jacob do something wrong last night? From what I heard he did everything right."

"Can we just go to my house now please?"

Without another word, we were off.

"You guys took forever!"

"Shut up Josh."

"Make me."

"Josh, stop taunting my girlfriend." My stomach did a little flip when I heard his voice so close.

"Alright alright, sorry."

"But I can't kick his ass without him provoking me."

"Well go ahead, no one's gonna stop you."

"Sweet!"

A smile formed on my face as I made my way to Josh, who held up his hands in what he thought was a protective stance.

Too bad that's not where I was gonna hit him.

I brought my foot back, ready to hit him where it hurts, "Kyle don't!"

"Why not?" I whined.

"Don't. Trust me, no guy deserves that, not even Josh." My brother said, pushing me back slightly.

"Can we hurry up and start the game, inside?" Bri whined.

Without a moments hesitation we all scurried inside, sighing in the wonderful heat.

"Someone grab a bottle." Ryan ordered, leading everyone else to the den.

"Don't pick dare."

I jumped as his voice sounded behind me, I thought everyone was in the living room. "I know that. Now drink this."

Turning, I thrust the bottle of cola into his chest.

With a bored expression he chugged the pop before giving it back to me. "Thank you."