One More Time, One More Chance

Chapter 8- Please Don't Use Tongue

 No.

This cannot be happening.

I, Marcia Leigh Maspion, have lost a bet for the first time in forever.

Stop quoting Frozen songs, Marcia. This is a serious matter.

"Looks like you," Raven said pointing to me. "And Evan Lewis will go liplocking."

"How would you know?" I defended. "Evan rarely ever rides the bus. How would you know if he'd still ride again? Maybe that was his last time riding ever."

Raven and Mandy gave me a weird pedophile-ish smile.

"We'll see about that," Raven said.

"You like Evan, don't you?!" Mandy exclaimed at the same time.

"No," came my automatic reply. "I do not like Evan. I only like him as a friend." Somehow, my confession felt half-hearted. It was as if I was lying not only to convince everyone, but myself as well. Why did my heart swell up at that confession? I don't even like Evan that way.

Or do you? My conscience said. Face it, Marcia. Accept the fact. Grasp it. You like Evan Lorenzo Lewis.

"No I don't," I answered almost inaudibly. If I answered out loud, people would probably think I need medication or I'm on drugs or something.

Just accept it! Admit it, your heart pumps faster at the mere sound of his name. You feel like you've shattered to pieces when you either see him with either another girl or you admit that you don't like him. You clutch onto that panda bear for dear life not only because it reminds you of Evan, but because he bought it for you. You liked it when you two kissed. You wish you could keep your cast forever just because his signature is on it. You don't just like him, you love him.

"NO!" I yelled, catching the attention of many. I didn't care what they thought of me. Right now, I just needed to clear my head. I got off the first bus stop and just walked all the way home, but it didn't help me like it usually would. Why was that?

Evan Lewis, you will be the death of me.

***

"I don't believe it," Kaitlyn said. It's been two weeks since I lose my bet with Raven. I know that by then I would've accepted the fact already. But no, I still haven't. You see, it takes me a very long time to adjust to things such as this.

"You lost a bet?" Kaitlyn asked in shock. "That's a joke, right? You have never lost a bet, ever."

"Gee, I greatly appreciate it for pointing such an obvious fact out," I muttered sarcastically. "Yes, Kaitlyn, I lost a bet for the first time in history, and yes, I have to kiss Evan again."

"Do you think he'll be okay with it, though?" Kaitlyn asked.

"Pfft, who wouldn't feel privilaged to kiss the darling Marcia?" Killian scoffed. "Lewis has the hots for you. I could tell."

"How would you know?" I defended. "You barely even go to varsity training, so you don't see him that much."

"He's always asking about you." Killian then cleared his throat to make a mocking impersonation of Evan. "Hey Carlyle, how's Marcy doing? Has she gotten over that bastard? Can I ask for your friend Marcy's number, Carlyle?"

I blushed at such questions. Why? Killian never approved of anyone who asks those kinds of questions about me. He'd usually just snap about how it isn't their business. What makes Evan Lewis different?

"Don't worry, Marcia," Killian teased. "I approve of Evan Lewis, and even if I did I wouldn't be able to kick his ass for it. That boy's one of the best."

"I kind of do too," Kaitlyn said. Oh so now they approve of someone? To make matters worse, it was someone I didn't like?

What interesting friends I have.

***

Three weeks have now passed since intramurals, and Evan still hasn't ridden the bus. I'm not disappointed, though. Why the heck would I be disappointed about not kissing him? It's not something I've never done before.

But alas, fate was just messing with me.

As soon as the bus left, I slowly made my way to my usual seat. Evan was there, with his backpack on my seat.

"Hey Evan," I murmured. "Hey Marcia, how are you doing?"

"Horrible," I confessed. "You shouldn't have rode today."

His eyebrows scrunched up in confusion. "If I may ask, why?"

"Marcia!" Mandy taunted. I grimaced. Oh no, no, this cannot be happening.

"It's time, Marcia," Raven taunted as well.

I am never riding this bloody bus again.

"Can someone please tell me what's going on?" Evan asked, confused.

"Marcia lost a bet with Raven last intramurals, and now she has to kiss you!" Her girly fangirl mode was on. I could tell. Hold on, no. No, it can't be. They're not shipping us, are they?

"Again?" Evan whispered. I nodded in reply.

"I'm sorry you got dragged into this," I said. "I know it'll be very uncomfortable for you."

"Will you find it uncomfortable?"

"Yeah," I confessed. He smiled and pulled out his earplugs and plugged it onto his phone. He put one on my left ear and the other on his right.

"Maybe music can help ease the stress," he smiled, playing a very familisr song.

Every time I think of you

I feel a shot right through

With a bolt of blue

"Bizzare Love Triangle?" I asked in surprise. I heard this song a lot when I was a little girl. I thought teens these days were into more dance music. Apparently, I was wrong.

"Kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss!" I heard the crowd behind us chant. I cringed. This was worse than a kiss cam. Well, maybe a kiss cam is worse, but still!

"Just closs your eyes," Evan whispered. "And think of someone special."

I did as he told, but instead of imagining some famous YouTuber like I thought I would, I was still imagining Evan. Wait, Evan? Why? Why can't just be someone else?

"Please don't use tongue," I whispered. I heard his chuckle before I felt his lips on mine for the second time.

He didn't use tongue like I had asked him to. The kiss was sweet, playing safe, and did I taste a little bit of Coca Cola? But for some reason, it felt perfect. It felt right, just like when I taught him how to hold a hand a few months back.

Holy cow.

I liked Evan Lorenzo Lewis, and I didn't care one bit.

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Hi guys! So yeah... double update... because I'm just that amazing xD So... what do you think of Marcia's realization? Please do vote or comment to tell me what you think?

What do you think of Marcia's realization? Hihi, and do you think Evan likes her back? :)

Song on the side is Marcia and Evan's "song"... Bizzare Love Triangle :) It's a must play. :)