The Necklace

Chapter 9

I drifted to sleep, I ended up having a nightmare that had me drenched in sweat when I woke up. I panted, my heart racing. I went to the bathroom to splash water on my face. While patting my face dry with a towel I saw that my face was pale because of the nightmare or because i'm sick. I dragged my heavy body to the kitchen and ran the sink water to fill up the kettle to make tea.

Buzz

I look at my phone and see a text message lingering on the from James.

James: Hey, where are you today?

I start to type,

Sierra: I'm sick with a cold, I was dumb and took a walk in the rain XD

I see a bubble pop up showing he's typing.

James: Oh, well feel better! I'll drop off your homework if you want.

Sierra: Sure, that would be cool.

I smile at my phone, the kettle screaming in the background. I get up and take the kettle off the burner then look back at the phone.

James: Cool, I had a question for you.

I frown at my phone,

Sierra: What's your question?

James: You won't know till I ask >:)

I laugh and type a quick "Oh whatever." and start fixing up my tea in my favorite mug. I sip it gingerly making sure not to burn myself

James: Lets meet up 2morrow. U kno saturday's r meant 4 friends. 11:30?

I pondered the idea for a moment. Chase might not be happy since he didn't like James but I wasn't about to let him control me.

Sierra: Sure :) I'd luv 2.

I slid the phone in my pocket and walked around the house. It was already 12:00, so Chase

had to have already gone to school. The room was dim due to the slightly closed curtains. I flopped on the couch and heard a slight yelp.

"I know i'm comfortable, but come on Sier-"

I shot up and stared at Chase who was lounge on the couch in only his sweatpants. He smiled sheepishly and I smacked his head.

"Get. A. Shirt. On. WHY AREN'T YOU AT SCHOOL?!"

"I had to take care of my mistress." He purred seductively.

I shift my eyes away from him, feeling my face warm up.

"Would you just... put a shirt on?" I cross my arms.

"Does it really bother you that much?" he asked, I look at his stomach. Holy mother of god, he has a six pack. My face went hot, and I shut my eyes tight, also covering them nodding a yes.

"So much for relaxing." I hear him open a drawer, then wait for a bit giving him time to put on his shirt.

"You know it's okay for girls to see guys shirtless right?" He chuckled,

"Well- I- yeah- no... Huh?" I was still trying to calm down. Chase removes my hands from my eyes, he smiled bemused. I scowl but can't hold it and start to laugh. He looked at me surprised and laughs along with me. After we settled down he turned to me grinning,

"Now that you've seen me shirtless does that mean I get to see you shirtless?" I pushed him and he started laughing once more.

"It's only fair." he said between laughs, I smiled and rolled my eyes.

"You are gonna get in trouble because you aren't at school."

"Anything for my Mistress." I frown at him and shake my head,