Kemaline

Chapter 4: Cake

3rd POV

Emaline gratuitously kissed McQuaid. She was not ready to come out and Emaline had to think quick, so she kissed him. Emaline's lips drifted apart from McQuaid's. Kate looked disappointed but she understood. Everyone was silent. McQuaid got up.

"I apologize for each and everyone of you," he genuinely said, "I probably should go."

Emaline felt empathy for McQuaid. She refused to let him leave since he has no place to stay despite what he did. McQuaid finally accepted that Emaline would not let him leave.

"Okay I appreciate it," he continued, "again I am sorry. I'll just get back to the corner."

McQuaid went to the corner and the guilt haunted him all night.

McQuaid's POV

What have I done? When Emaline kissed me it made me remember why I liked her: she was the only one who actually tried to make me laugh. I know it absolutely sounds stupid but she actually notices me and my actions. She was the first to notice (well atleast the only one who brought it up) that I do not laugh since I personally think it's useless unless if you want to burn a couple pounds. Without thought she took action. She made me smile and also laugh.

When I saw her and Kate kissing I felt anger arise from my body. I did not understand why she lead me on like that. Why she would announce that I was a great kisser- yet I still do not know. Then kiss some girl that she normally tormented about being a "dyke". My anger got me carried away and I just wanted her to just... just... have a bad weekend or something. She was the first that I love and I did not even get a chance to confess my feelings. Instead she turn out to be a homosexual. But I was an asshead. I should have never done that to her. I am now feeling the guilt. 

Emaline's POV

I didn't know what came up to me. I had to make him stop but I didn't know what to do. I did this without thought. I am such a terrible girlfriend. I cheated on her right in her face but McQuaid stopped. Yet even now that McQuaid is on the corner everyone is silent. 

"I should probably go get Leslie," Jessica announced while getting up.

Kate got up as well, "I'll come with you."

Now it's just me and McQuaid awkwardly sitting and not facing each other. I couldn't take the silence.

"What the hell was that about?" I blurted out.

"Look," McQuaid look down. It was clear he felt guilty, "I was an asshead I'm sorry."

I got up and went closer to him so I can talk to him face to face. 

"I just don't understand. You're so sweet and kind and great and you just... just out of nowhere tried to tell them that me and... You tried to spread rumours about me," I bit my lip while fidgeting with feet. Why did I lie? Why I am trying to make it seem as if all he said was untrue?

"Actually it was not a ru-" he cut himself off, "okay, I'm sorry. I apologize for what I did. I want to tell you I did out of pure anger. I want it to make it clear that I actually liked you and it is obvious that you do not like me back and I thought you did because you lead me on. And I just I I I, saw you. You probably donot want me to say what I saw aloud but I got jealous and angry you did that. I'm sorry. Can we just... be friends again?" during the whole time he stuttered and nervously fiddling with his hands.

I look up at him, "what are you talking about? I mean I forgive you but that "thing" is something I do not know what you mean. And of course we can be friends again," I lied. I said it confidently and I'm sure he bought it since I'm decent at acting.

"Look Emaline... I do not get it. You know... "the thing you did". But I do not care. I do not understand why you are acting as if you do not know what I am talking about," he said. I'm pretty sure he didn't buy it because he saw it with his eyes.

"Seriously, I do not know what you are talking about," yet I lied again. I don't know why but I can't help it. I'm not fearful I just... I just can't say. Why can't I say I... I don't understand.

"Fine. Whatever you say but I know you are ashamed of it. It is crystal clear that you are ashamed to the point where you cannot even admit to the truth that I have witnessed. It is kinda sad but I understand I guess," he looked disappointed.

"Wait McQuaid-"

The door opened and I instantly sat back down. Kate and Jessica came back with Leslie... and also cake?

"So did they do it," Leslie asked but no one answered, "you know that kiss... between two girls?"

Kate's POV

I allowed myself to feel calm again. When we got Leslie and went back up stairs I over heard McQuaid apologize to Emaline and I didnt want to interrupt them so I distracted Jessica and Lelsie. I told them that we should prank McQuaid and Emaline to buy them some time. The two agreed and we created some disgusting cake that looks delicious. 

"Hey Leslie," Emaline said, "would you mind shutting up."

Oh shit. Emaline's bitchiness is back. What happened back here when we were gone? But  i honestly don't blame her for saying shut up to Leslie because what she was rude.

"Take a chillpill would you... plus I know your parents," Lelsie mumbled.

"Oh shit I forgot," Emaline bites her lip, "please forget anything I said."

"Fine," Lelsie yet again mumbled, "but you owe me."

What does "I know your parents supposed to mean"? I stared at Emaline as if staring at her would give me answers but it didn't. Damn I almost forgot about the cake. I signaled Jessica to hand the cake to Emaline. I am honestly a genius. If this works perfectly I'll be able to have a bit of alone time with Emaline so we can act like we're dating for a bit but without making it seem noticeable. All she has to do is just taste it.

"Oh right," whispered Jessica. She handed the cake to Emaline, "We made you some cake when we looked for Leslie."

"Try it," I said to Emaline.

Emaline anticipated and bit a piece. Her eyes widen while her cheeks reddened.

"This is hella spicy," she screeched while running downstairs to get some milk.

I followed while everyone stays and giggles at what just happened. This is my chance for some alone time with Emaline.