fem.

Hit me up

POV- Aspen

It's been a few days since I saw Andie last.

I check up on them every now and then, but I don't want to seem, like, obsessive or anything.

I just worry about the kid, you know? They've been through a lot.

I want to get to know them. Really, I do. That just takes a lot of steps. In order for me to get to know them, they have to get to know me.

I don't really think I'm ready for that.

Besides, I think I'd end up falling in love. Falling in love with a straight girl; ugh, story of my life. They have Xavier and I have... tinder.

Speaking of that, I have a new match! I still got it.

Her name is Abby, and I clearly remember swiping right on her. She's gorgeous.

Abby: Hey girl! Whatcha up to?

Me: Not much. Laying in bed.

Abby: Can I join?

Ah, I see. Casual. Whatever, that's fine. I'm kinda depressed today anyways, I could use a pick-me-up.

Me: Sounds great.

Abby: 9pm works for you?

It's literally 8:40. I have like, no time to get ready.

Me: Yeah.

Abby: See you then!

I get out of bed and hop into the shower, already regretting my choice.

It's not Andie.

I mean, I'm just really tired. But this will wake me up. It'll be fine.

A few minutes later I'm opening the door for her, and within seconds she's already on top of me. I'm trying to lead her to the bedroom, thankfully avoiding smashing into the walls. She's pulling off my clothes faster than I can process so I just rush to do the same with her. All of a sudden, she pauses, holding and staring at my left forearm intensely.

"Are you okay?" I ask her.

"Are you?" She looks up at me with wide eyes. She points to a specific section on my arm, one littered with raised pink patches and red, rough lines. I can't help but roll my eyes at this point.

"Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry about it."

"I'm worrying about it. Do you need to talk?"

Are you serious? This chick is here to hook up, not be my new therapist.

"No, it's fine. Just, ignore it."

She shrugs. "Okay. Don't worry, you're still hot."

...Thanks?

The rest of the night is a bit of a blur. I can really only tell you what I did and didn't do.

I DID hook up with Abby.

I DID NOT enjoy it.

I don't know why, I just couldn't get my head in the game. Something was missing and I just couldn't pay attention.

Maybe someone was missing?

Like, um, my best friend. Avery. Haven't talked to her in a bit. Maybe that's why I'm out of it. I should call her.

I grab my phone and dial her number, she picks up right away.

"Hey Aspen! How are you?"

"Not great. Could I come over?"

"Sure, I'm just with Andie. Do you want to sleep over with us?"

My heart leaped out of my chest. I hope she could feel me smiling through the phone.

"I'd love to! Be there soon!"