Scandalous (Slow Updates)

Seven

Song: Love and War- Yellow Claw

The next day, the group decided to meet at our spot in the town square. We met there when Aleck felt the need for a meeting, or if we were going out for the day, and for once, I had no idea why we were meeting. Aleck usually would have told me his plans ahead of time, but since our semi fight about Landon, he hadn't talked to me. And since my fight with Landon, he hadn't talked to me either.

I had a knack for ruining things.

So, I dressed in my black jeans, a navy blue V-neck, and my black combat boots, and then I threw my hair into a loose pony tail and made my way toward the town square. When I arrived, the boys and Bailey were already there. Just as I sat down, Landon walked up in a black V-neck and leather jacket, paired with denim jeans and converses. He glanced at me once, but then he sat down beside Drew, who offered him a cigarette, which he accepted. My jaw dropped, and I stared in shock as he easily took a drag, his eyes never meeting mine again. Drew smirked at me and then patted Landon's shoulder. I assumed those two had been in cahoots, especially since Landon could smoke without coughing drastically like I had the first time I tried one.

As we waited for Dixie to arrive, Aleck sat beside me, wrapping his arm around my shoulder. I remained stiff, and he sighed as he pecked my temple. "Kara, baby... I'm sorry. I should've listened to you."

"It's fine, Aleck," I muttered, looking away from him. "It's not like I can force you to accept him."

"I'm trying my best, babe," He whispered, pulling me closer. "Which is why I'm taking him on our guys day, while you and the girls have a day."

My eyes snapped to Aleck's, and he shot me a soft smile. "You are?"

He nodded. "Yeah. I figured he deserves a chance to at least prove he's worthy of us. I'm starting to accept him a little more, especially since Drew spent a couple days with him."

"I don't know what to say..." I mumbled, smiling up at him, and he chuckled, pecking his lips.

"You don't have to say anything at all, baby. You were right, and I was just stubborn," His fingers skimmed my cheek. "Plus, I couldn't stand you being mad at me."

I smiled brightly at him, pulling him in for a gentle, passionate kiss. When we pulled away, I laid my head on his shoulder. "I love you."

Aleck smiled. "I love you too, Kara."

Just as we pulled away, Dixie walked up, her brows furrowed in anger. When I looked at Zack, I realized they either had another fight or Dixie was still ignoring him. Dixie was my best friend, and it killed me when she was like that because I knew it wasn't really anger, but hurt buried deep inside. Everyone knew she loved Zack more than anything in the world, and no matter how many times they both tried to deny it, they were better together than they were apart.

But, Dixie had a way of proving a point. She knew it made Zack livid when she dressed certain ways because the guys always had their eyes glued to her. Zack hated the looks guys sent her way, so we all knew whenever Dixie wore outfits such as the outfit she wore to the meeting that day-- a very short denim skirt and a revealing crop top-- she was trying to speak her mind to Zack without uttering a single word. And it worked like a charm. Every. Single. Time.

"Let's get this stupid meeting over with," She hissed, glaring at Aleck. "I have places to be, people to see."

Drew stood, glaring back at his sister. "Not in that outfit you don't."

Dixie's eyes sliced to Drew, and she took a step closer to him. Drew was scared of his sister, but he didn't dare sit back down. "Last time I checked, dearest brother, I am almost eighteen years old. Therefore, I can wear whatever I want, whenever I want, without the opinion of you."