It was a last day of school before Christmas. I was sitting at lunch with Miles and Zoe, chewing my food and thinking about that I still have to tell them about that party Sophia's throwing in a week. It was already one week since Brian and mom agreed with it, so Sophia was happy as hell and couldn't stop talking about it. It was freaking annoying. And I still didn't know if I even wanted to go to that party. I mean it will be full of people from school which meant mostly Sophia's popular friends.
"Sophia is throwing a party for New Year."
I suddenly said and cut off Zoe who was talking about going to her grandma's in Virginia for Christmas and coming back few days before New Year's. But now she shut up and they both looked at me.
"Really? Where?"
Asked Miles with raised brow. I put some salad in my mouth.
"At our house. Mom and Brian are going to New York and she managed to convince them."
"Well that sounds great Shai. I mean no it doesn't. Do you want to spend New Years' with us?"
Zoe said. I sighed.
"We're invited."'
Miles was looking at me like I've gone mad and Zoe started choking with her food. I just sighed again and waited for them to register the information.
"What?!"
Zoe demanded to know, still coughing. I played with my fork.
"Well in her amount of Christmas spirit, Sophia decided to let me invite you two to the party."
"Are you serious?"
Miles still couldn't believe it. I nodded slowly.
"Yeah. So, will you come?"
They looked at eachother, being unsure.
"Well no offense Shai but being at your mean stepsister's party doesn't sound like the best way to spend New Year."
Slowly said Miles. I rolled my eyes. Of course I knew that. But still, it won't be just Sophia!
"Come on, the whole school's going to be there so we can avoid her and her group."
They still didn't look convinced.
"Pleaseee."
I begged and Zoe was the first to sigh.
"Will Theo be there?"
I rolled my eyes, but chuckled.
"Well obviously."
Now Zoe smiled and nodded. I jumped.
"Yay, thanks!"
I hugged her in relief that I won't be all alone at that party. I looked at Miles but he was just furrowing his eyebrows.
"What's the deal about Theo? I thought you hated him."
I raised my left brow. Was he being jealous?
"There's no deal about him, Zoe is just having some weird obsession with him, nothing serious."
I ignored Zoe's glare and kept talkin.
"And he's not such a bad guy after all."
I shrugged at Miles. He looked at me with those eyes and they were saying they don't believe me. Than he forced a smile and nodded.
"Okay, I guess I'll come."
"Thanks Miles!"
I jumped in excitment and kissed his cheek. It was of course in just a friendly way to me, but maybe I went to far, because he was looking like he's on cloud nine.
"Earth's calling Milees."
I said and waved my hand in front of his face. He twitched.
"Huh?"
He said confused, and I kicked Zoe's leg under the table, for her giggling uncontrolably.
"I said, see you tomorrow. I have to go."
"Oh. Well see you than."
He waved me, still looking totally dizzy. Okay, now I know I mustn't ever kiss his cheek again. With a sigh, I headed out of the building to my car and drove home. It was a blessing, Sophia decided to visit one of her friends today, which meant I get to be all alone in the house. Mom and Brian were off to some business party godknowswhere and so there's no one else left to bother me. If it isn't a Christmas miracle.
When I got home, I made myself some popcorn and decided to watch a movie. Of course I chose Letters to Juliet, which is obviously one of my favorite movies. And I always cried, though it was a beautiful movie, and it ended happily. But no matter how hard I tried, everytime I saw Charlie and his chemistry with Sophie, Theo popped into my mind and by the middle of the movie I was seriously thinking about slapping myself really hard. Why do I keep thinking of him?!
Doorbell luckily saved me and I jumped, hoping the unexpected visitor could get my mind off my stepsister's boyfriend which I hated only three months ago. But if you guess my luck in irony..
"Theo."
I squeezed out when the door swung open and I saw him standing in front of me. He smiled.
"Hey. Hope I don't bother you but your mom called if you and I could get some stuff for tomorrow? She originally wanted to ask Sophia but when she heard she is at her friend's she asked me to take you with me."
Okay, what?! My mom asked Theo to do some urgent Christmas shopping with me? Why, why would she do that?! I can't go with him. Anywhere! Isn't it enough that he's a constant visitor in my mind.
"Sure. I'll just go grab my coat."
Of course I said the exact opposite of what I was thinking. Typical Shailene. Ugh.
A/N: Okaay guys chapter 7's up and I owe you HUGE apology for not updating for few days but I had some things to deal with at home, so I really hope you're not too mad at me! I really hope you like the chapter and it doesn't suck to much. Anyway I love you all so much, you're the one reason I'm writing!<3
