One Week

Chapter 1

No, what do I mean? I have for... Basically 3 years now. 

I just didn't admit it to myself this clearly.

Because in the first year, Jessica liked him, so I stood by. And then in the second year, finally when Jessica stopped liking him, Natalia did. Oh look, wait! Now there's Karen too. Did I mention Veronica as well? After the Ronan-phase of 3 girls passed, Nicole started to like him. 

In the name of the seven hells, why?

I bristle.

"Uhm, Elayne?"

I shake my head and plaster a smile on my face. "Yeah?"

"So?"

I frown and contemplate what possible things could happen. Then I bitterly laugh. So many girls liked him, what were the chances? "Sure. I accept. You're right."

A look of worry passes over Nicole's face, and it's gone in a second. Maybe I imagined it. "So. Do it now."

I sigh, but take out my phone. "What do I say?"

She shrugs. "Whatever you want to."

I roll my eyes. "Uhm. I'd much rather say nothing, so I think you should choose for me."

She smiles and takes my phone, but I take it back.

Why is she so eager to do it? 

My phone flashes as I send the message.

ME: Hey Ronan. Can we chat for a sec?

I'm surprised that as soon as I send the message, he replies.

RONAN: Hi. Sure?

ME: Um... Wait, is there anybody near you rn?

"Ugh. I can't believe I'm doing this."

RONAN: No. Y? 

ME: I want 2 ask u smthng. Just dont tell other ppl, k?

RONAN: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Y?

Nicole giggles as she looks at my screen.

GIGGLES.

I frown but keep typing.

ME: Oook. Can we go on a date? 

RONAN: ...?

ME: I'm sorry, you dont hav 2 lol. It was a dare

RONAN: ???

ME: So no date then.

RONAN: Nonono. I meant that we should. Who else? When?

I sigh. "Oml. Nicole, how can you like a person without any...sense?"

Nicole shrugs. "Continue."

ME: Like, just the two of us

RONAN: Oh. Sure. When tho

Nicole looks shocked. I throw my phone against the wall. I shake my head and cover my mouth in feigned shock to cover the huge grin spreading on my face.

"ELAYNE!"

"I'm so sorry Nicole! But to be honest, you did dare me and-"

She laughs. Something seems off about it, it's not natural. Strained. "No, your phone. Why would you throw it?"

I instantly get the feeling she's jealous. Judging from her personality, she probably is.

My phone buzzes. I'm secretly glad it's not broken, and I head to it. "Sorry, just got a bit...shocked."

Nicole nods. "Look at you, what a surprise." She smiles and laughs. "And you did say it was a dare to him." I laugh along, but inside I'm somewhat pissed. I beat her, why-

Beat her, huh. He just said yes, he probably felt bad for me.

Since when was this a game? I shake my head again, and pick my phone up.

RONAN: Elayne?

ME: Sry. Sooooo...in the future then.

RONAN: No, I want to. Im not doing cuz i feel bad 4u, i like u 2. 

ME: o

Nicole stares at the screen. I stare at the screen.

Tf?