He's The Hottest Guy In School And I'm The New Girl

Heather's POV

I got home and threw myself on my bed.

My dad was not home, probably out on a date, he's had it rough since mom.

Mom.

I felt the tears again.

Sometimes I really feel like I'm missing out. Who can I talk about boys with? Who can answer my questions about make up? Who can take me out on a girls night and get manicures?Who will watch sad movies with me and go shopping for useless fun stuff like cute cactuses and candles?

My mom's death hadn't been sudden either. It was drawn out. So I got lots of time to say goodbye, but also lots of time to remember all the things I'd miss.

I rolled over and accidentally put weight on my wrist, wincing, I pulled out a bottle of Jack Daniels from under my bed.

I usually prefer more girlie drinks yes, but tonight I need something to help the loneliness and hurt.

My mom had been really sick. Really really sick.

I pulled out my phone, feeling woozy.

I get that Leo might have done some bad things, but maybe he's past that, or maybe it was a one time thing, maybe he was going through some stuff.

You can't ever judge a book by its cover. Or a liquor by its bottle or.. wow I'm drunk.

I know Luke was mad but.. does he really always act like that when he's angry? Just, lashing out?

I don't deserve that.

I shouldn't put up with that.

And.

I won't.

I'm going to the beach with Leo and Luke can't stop me. I deserve some fun and some friends.

I rolled over, giggling at nothing, and opened up my texts with Leo.

Hey Leooo are you up?

I saw the little "read" pop up and wiggled around happily. He's awake.

Yeah what's up?

Am I still invited to the beach?

Yeah why wouldn't you be?

Idkkkk hey why do you want to hangout with someone five years younger anyway?

Because you don't look five years younger than me.

What do you meannn :)

I mean with all that backside you look at least 21.

I giggled and hopped up. I ran into the bathroom and popped out my hip, took a picture.

<image sent> You mean this backside?

Heather are you drunk?

Why would you think thattt?

Because you have a boyfriend? I mean I'm all for it, just, what are you doing?

So what I'm a little drinky

Okay Heather I think you need to go to bed, go get some water and lay down.

Okayyy goodnight Leo

Goodnight

I stumbled to my bed and fell asleep half on, half off.

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I heard stupid birds. Ugh it's so bright and my head was pounding.

I got up, washed my face and applied some much needed concealer to the bags under my eyes.

Pulling on a T-shirt and leggings, I checked my phone.

No calls, no texts from Luke, but I did see something weird. The last message on my phone had been from Leo? I tapped on the thread.

Oh
My
God

I drunk texted Leo a skanky ass picture.

How much had I drank??

I zoomed in on my sleazy face in the picture and my short sleep shorts exposing my hips.

How could I send this, gosh how can I face him. Gosh how can I tell Luke? I basically sent nudes to this guy.

I deleted the whole conversation hurriedly. I can't let Luke find out about this because, honestly, I'm scared. I've seen him mad, what about when he's in a jealous frenzy.

I slid on my Birkenstocks and started heading downstairs.

My dad was home, asleep on the couch.

I microwaved a hot pocket and set it on the coffee table beside him. He groaned.

"Is it morning?"

"Yes dad, here's breakfast, eat up and I'll see you after school."

"Hey. Water."

I grabbed a glass and filled it from the tap.

He drank half in a single gulp then laid back down.
"I love you dad."

He was silent.

I told myself that he was back asleep, that's why he didn't answer.

I closed the door and breathed deep. Time to face school again.

A red car slowed down and stopped in the street.

Then I heard a familiar voice. "Hey sweetheart. Want a ride?"

No.
Freaking.
Way.

Katherine???