She's Bad News

Bitter Sweet Tension

Chapter 5

The bell rang and everybody crowded out the door shoving and pushing. Meghan, Todd, Cory and I were at the back just waiting for the commotion to stop. It was actually pretty funny how all the students pushed and shoved to get out. And all these kids were older than me. I was the only sophomore in a junior class. When Cory and Todd found out I was a sophomore they were shocked. Their reaction was pretty hysterical.

We finally got out and Todd headed out of the building to go to his locker. Megan’s locker was right outside the classroom she was so lucky. Cory’s was right next to hers. I kept walking down the hall. Mine was third to last down the hall. Jackson walked out of his classroom down the hall and headed towards me.

He smiled down at me and said, “I missed you, you know.” He wrapped his arms around me and leaned down, I was against my locker. I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing.

“It was only an hour and I’m here now.” I say smiling.

“I know but it was an agonizing hour. Especially knowing how much Todd and Cory flirt with you.” He says frowning.

“Well Todd doesn’t even flirt actually just sometimes but that was before when I was single. And Cory is like my brother there’s nothing between us, so don’t worry.” I say giving him a peck. “After all it’s you I’m dating and you I went after since I got here.”

He chuckles, “Very true. You went after me even after you found out I had a girlfriend.”

“Very true,” I say laughing. “But I’m your girlfriend now sooo, I did a good job of winning you over."

“Well I’m glad you did.” He says and leans down to kiss me. I slightly push him a little and he leans back.

“We need to get going you know.” I say smiling up at him. “Besides it’d be a lot easier to kiss without a whole bunch of people staring. And it was true, everybody in the hallway had stopped what they were doing to stare at us and whisper.

I get my stuff from my locker that I need and he does the same. We walk off and he puts his arm around me. Cory is waiting for us at the end of the hall and we walk out of the doors. Instead of going to where we usually hang out with our friends we go straight to my car. Cory usually rides with me everyday since he lives close by. I grab Cory's arm like I always do. Jackson clears his throat. I grab his hand and lace my fingers through his and smile at him.

“My two favorite boys in the word,” I say smiling at them. “Are right where I need them, here with me.”

“Aww Brenda you’re my favorite girl you know that.” Cory says first.

“Your my favorite girl and always will be.” Jackson says, glaring at Cory as if to say back off with that look.

We get into my car and drive off, I turn up the music and sing along. Cory groans, "Do you have to sing? I enjoy the music much more when you don't sing along." I turn to glare at him and sing louder. Jackson laughs at my side and the rest of the ride home they talk about my horrible singing. Whatever, as if, I should be on American Idol. 

I stop outside Cory's house and get out to let him out. He hugs me and says loudly as if making sure Jackson hears him, "I'll see you tomorrow, I'll even bring your favorite movie." 

“You’re bringing Easy A?!” I say excitedly, literally jumping up and down.

“No I was talking about Chucky.” He says chuckling.

“Oh ew I hate that movie and you know that.” I say pouting.

“I know you do I’m just messing with you.” He says rubbing my head.

I hug him and he hugs me back tightly. “Bye Brenda.” He whispers in my ear. I suppress a shiver.

“Byeee.” I say and wave at him, getting back into my car. 

 “What’s tomorrow?” Jackson speaks up from beside me.

“Saturday silly,” I say laughing.

He laughs, “No I meant with you and Cory.”

“Oh a few times a week we have movie night. We’re doing it at my house tomorrow.” I look over at him he seems a little jealous.

“Oh okay sounds fun.”

“It is.” I say smiling. The rest of the drive is silent except for the music. We get to my house and I park and walk to the door. “Do you want to come in for a little bit?”

He smiles and says, “I would love too.” I open the door and let him in.

I take my stuff to my room and set them on the floor. I walked back out and sit on the couch. I patted the space next to me and he sat down and put his arm around my waist. I turn towards him a little and my lips are just a centimeter from his. I look at his eyes, just his eyes take my breath away. He looks at my eyes then he looks at my lips and I do the exact same thing. I just want to kiss him. I lean forward and he leans down and finally kisses me. And it feels amazing. He wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me closer. I feel his tongue run over my bottom lip and I open my mouth . His sweet tongue enters my mouth and plays with mine. He runs it over my lip one more time, then moves down to kiss my jaw. He runs kisses from my jaw to my neck, while one of his hands goes under my shirt to rest at the small of my back, the other goes through my hair to the back of my neck. I run my hands through his hair then pull his head up to kiss him again.

That's when the door opens and my uncle walks in.