Road in the Night

11

The next morning I drag myself out of the house and slump into Mya's car.

" WHERE THE F WERE YOU YOU DISAPPEARED DIDN'T ANSWER YOUR PHONE HOW THE F AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHERE YOU ARE?? WHAT THE %^&$!" She shrieks. I cringe, wrapping my arms tighter around me.

" Alex kissed me." I murmur. Mya slams on the brakes and stares into my soul.

" Tell me everything." She says. And I do. Of course I don't tell about the psycho kidnapper and stuff. By the end of it i'm laughing, and Mya is tearing up.

" That is so freaking cute I almost can't." She says, never mentioning why I was absent again.

" Lil' miss Liya shows up. You missed the sale at Sephora!" Chris smirks at me, but my eyes trail past him too where Alex stands. Alex blushes like crazy, does a little wave and waddles away.

" What are you looking at?" Chris says, and I blush just like Alex.

" OH MY GAWD. You were so checking out Alex Fargo!" Chris gushes. He shoves me in his general direction. Just too play with Chris, I act bashful walking up too Alex. I kiss him fiercely like we did yesterday, and Alex kisses me back. Chris gasps and starts fanning his face. When I say bye to Alex, Chris has his jaw unhinged.

" Where the hell did you get the guts? I wish I could do that too Johnathon." Chris murmurs. I decide to continue letting Chris think that I just kissed Alex randomly. All he knows is that we had one study session.

" Well, I read that guys are attracted too bold people. They like it when you get out there and go to them." I say, nudging Chris towards Johnathon. Chris gapes at me, but takes a shaky breath, stepping up too Johnathon.

" Hi Jonathan, I'm Chris and....I like you." Chris blurts out. A grin bursts out on my face. Jonathan turns red, but doesn't move away, and so Chris kisses him. Jonathan doesn't move at first, but eventually his arms snake around Chris's waist. I clap like a best friend should.

When Chris comes back over, he is shaking and smiling.

" I cannot believe I just did that. Jonathan says he wants to meet up at Starbucks on Friday." Chris gasps. I smile.

" You know, I never read what I told you..." I say. Chris's smile falters for a second.

" I would be mad in a different situation, but I can't be mad at you. I've finally got what I've been waiting for! I'm so glad you're honest with me Liya." Chris gushes, hugging me tight. As I pat his back, I can't help but feel guilty.