The Nobody Finds A Somebody

Skatepark Surprise

I arrived home just before my dad went to work. I was in my kitchen getting a glass of water.
"How was school?" Dad asked walking in.
"How school is every day, boring." I replied.
He cleared his throat, "I saw you talking with that boy. I don't think he's such a bright guy."
"Hmm? Ben? I don't know him all that well dad. Relax." I said reassuringly.
He made a mumbling sound then said bye as he headed of to work.

I went down the hall to my room. The band posters covering just about every inch of the wall. I pulled out one of my backpacks to put my clothes in for Reilly's. I grabbed 2 band tees, a pair of black skinny jeans; with a hole at one knee, then just extra underwear etc.
I put my phone on charge while I got ready. All of a sudden my phone went of, the ringtone playing a Green Day song; American Idiot. I answered it seeing Reilly's name on the screen.
"Hey," I said.
"Hey, my dad doesn't come home till next week and my mum is going out with some of her friends tonight." She said excitedly.
"Really? Cool, I'll see you soon."
"K, talk to you later."

I redid my eye makeup; winged eyeliner, little bit of mascara and a touch do black eye shadow. While I was looking at myself in the mirror, I rethought the moment with Ben. He told me I might like his band, and that he liked my shirt. He doesn't even go to school; I think he dropped out a couple years ago.
My family is pretty cheap, we only have 1 car; that dad always uses to go fishing and to work. So I'm stuck walking to my destinations all the time. I'm thinking of getting a job, but dad tells me I'm too young and should be focusing on school. Um hello!? Have you seen my grades, they're not getting any better. The teachers are useless and everyone there are assholes. I've always wanted to sing in a punk or heavy metal band.
I took my phone off charge, pushing it into my jeans pocket. I sung the bag over my shoulders onto my back, heading down the hall. I locked the house up and then left. I saw Ben's house on my way down the road, his garage door was shut up. I went down the same street I come home from school, but took a different turn. Reilly's house started to come into view.
I got there at the same time as Hayley. Her mum had dropped her off, she kinda didn't pass her drivers test, so she's going back in next month to try again. I waved to her as I was walking up Reilly's driveway, she waved back. We got to Reilly's door as Hayley's mum backed out of the driveway.
Hayley knocked 3 times, someone called "Come in, it's open", so we walked in. Jenna and Reilly were sitting on the couch watching a repeat episode of NCIS, I liked it because the lab person, Abbey, was goth. Everyone exchanged hey's.
"Uh, Sydney said she couldn't make it tonight. She has some sort of modelling agency shit going on with her mum." Reilly shrugged.
"Okay, well, what time are we heading to 'Graffiti Alley'?" I asked.
"When my mother leaves. She's just getting ready in her room now, she'll be gone soon." Reilly replied.
We all sat around for a little bit, then finally Reilly's mum came down stairs. She had her hair and makeup done nicely, and had on a nice dress.
"Hey girls, how are you?" She asked.
We said good.
"You look nice Erin." I said to Reilly's mum. She makes us call her Erin so that we feel less awkward.
"Aw, thank you lovely." Erin smiled. She said grabbing her purse, "Okay girls, I'm going out for a little while, I'll probably be home a bit after ten. So if you girls plan on going out, be back before I am."
"Okay mum, just go out and have fun, or whatever." Reilly said.

Reilly's mum left and we got ready to go to the skatepark. Reilly's dark hair with a tint of purple was pulled to one side, her fringe pulled back. Her makeup put on lightly. Jenna had her's loosely in two buns. Hayley's red hair sat in two low ponytails under her ears.

We decided to walk to the 'Grafiti Alley' instead of drive. I told them about my encounter with Ben and they told me that maybe he'll be my first boyfriend. Yeah, don't know about that, it would be nice but I don't think he is into someone like me. We started talking about how Reilly and her boyfriend Tom were doing. Apparently he got introuble by his dad for being out for too long.

We got to the back entrance of the skate park. The different types of graffiti covering the walls and skate bowls and ramps were bright with various types of colours and designs. There was a group of people passing around beer bottles, some with cigarettes in their mouth. I felt the slight breeze on my arms. It was cool and made me shiver. I should've brought a jacket.
We sat at the top at the end of the skating bowl, our legs dangling over the edge.
"Will Tom be here?" Jenna asked to Reilly.
"Not sure, he might be later." She answered. Tom and Reilly would meet here sometimes. They have been together for 3 years now. They were cute. I wish I had a boyfriend. Damn, I sound so desperate.
A boy and girl came past us and the girl asked, "Any of you want a smoke?" She held out a pack offering.
I don't think any if us have smoked before, I know I haven't. I said with a smile, "No thanks."
The rest of them shook the heads.
The girl shrugged, "Okay,"
The boy had his arm around her shoulders, she had a pastel purple coloured hair and he had curly ash blonde hair. They sat down beside us smoking.
"I'm Violet, this is my boyfriend Tate." She smiled, motioning to the cute blonde boy.
Hayley introduced herself, "I'm Hayley," then Reilly introduced herself, then Jenna.
"I'm Simone," I smiled.
Violet leaned against Tate's shoulder and took a drag before saying, "Hey babe, isn't that Danny over there?"
"Oh yeah, it is, he'll probably come over here in a minute." Said Tate.
My eyes followed to wear this 'Danny' dude was. He had another person with him. I didn't notice who it was, and then it hit me like ice cold water.
"Hey Tate!" Danny called, I noticed he has a British accent.
Tate waved at them. They came closer.
"Hi neighbour," Ben said sarcastically with his hot accent.
"Hi," I replied, I think I blushed.
"Mmm, nice neighbour Ben, she's a real looker," Danny said and slapped Ben's back softly. My eyes widened a little.
"Well, I need some alcohol." Said Violet with enthusiasm. Danny passed her a can of beer he was holding.
Some beer was shared around between Tate, Danny, Ben, Violet and the girls and I. Tate and Violet were snuggling closer together as the evening got cooler. Danny and Ben were talking about something I couldn't understand, I noticed Ben would glance at me every once and a while. I just acted like I didn't notice, Jenna started a conversation discussing American Horror Story. I joined in of course. I love American Horror Story!

After the AHS conversation settled, Danny chimed in with, "So which of you ladies are single?"
I gave a confused glance asking, "Why?"
"Because you're all very pretty and the fact that Ben wasn't sure of your relationship status." Danny smiled and winked. Ben looked annoyed but half smiled.
"Well Reilly's the only one that is taken, so yeah..." I said.
Danny raised one eyebrow up at Ben. Ben rolled his eyes. His beautiful eyes. I smiled at the gestures. Ben's teeth fiddled with his double lip piercing that sat perfectly below his bottom lip on his left but my right. I made eye contact with Ben, his eyes told a story. I gave a slight smile. He returned it.
"Okay seriously! Just make out! If you both like each other you're going to eventually make out, why not just speed up the process." Danny said. "Ben, you're being a pussy."
"Shut up, you shit head!" Ben said back. There accents made me giggle slightly.
Danny just smirked at Ben.
"It's nearly eight," Jenna said to Reilly.
Tate said, "Violet and I are gonna head off for tonight," the two stood up.
"It was good meeting you girls, maybe we'll meet again sometime." Violet said.
"Yeah hope so." I said.
We said our goodbyes to Violet and Tate and then they departed. Danny and Ben were still sitting around with us.
"We'll have to get going soon as well." Reilly said.
"Okay well, how about Ben and Simone, exchange numbers so we can all get together another time." Danny smiled then asked, "May I please have your phone Simone?"
I pulled it from my pocket handing it to him.
"There you go, Ben's number is in there for you." He said.
"Um... Thanks," I said a little comfused.
"When you text him, he'll just save your number. Oh shit. Wait, he should be the one to text you," Danny said.
"Danny, seriously? I don't think she really wants my number, and I don't think she wants some older guy to have hers." Ben said.
I gave a little chuckle, "It's okay, I really don't care."
"Well then can I have your number?" Danny beamed. "And yes, I'll probably end up giving it to Ben." Danny gave a wink.
I nodded and he handed me his phone, I typed the numbers in a new contact with my name and handed it back. Reilly and Hayley laughed about the whole Danny and Ben phone situation.
The girls and I sat up to leave.
"I'll see you lovely ladies later." Said Danny.
"Bye," Said Jenna.
"Goodbye Danny and Ben." I smiled.
"Bye Simone, and other girls." He smiled back.

We had a quiet walk back to Reilly's house. All I could think about was Ben.

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Hello, I hope that chapter wasn't too boring, they'll be improving, it's only just starting.
This chapter had a bit of a dedication; in which goes to my friend Naomi.
Hope you are enjoying this. I'll try and post chapters as much as I can!
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