Awkward

Chapter 8

As we pull up to Tyler's house, I frantically check if my outfits okay. Tyler's house is bigger then I imagined. His dad is a famous plastic surgeon in Seattle, and his mom is a well known dentist. His older brother Kyle, is off at USC with my sister, and his little sister Maddie, is trying to survive 6th grade. I sit there and wonder what Tyler wants to do after high school?

"Are you ready to go? You actually look normal," my brother says, snapping me out of my daze.

"Uhh yeah, let me just text Matt and Naya and ask them where they are," I respond back

"Mom would flip if she saw you right now,"

"Yeah, can you imagine the horrified look on her face,"

"Who cares? She'll get over it,"

"Easy for you to say, you're the golden child, anything you say or do has no consequences. I on the other hand, would hear an earful until I leave home,"

"That's your problem, you're to scared of her. So what if she gives you an earful? Learn to ignore it, like me,"

"It's not that simple Aiydan."

"It is Amelia."

"Whatever, lets just go, Naya texted me back. I know where to meet them."

"Look, i'm just saying, live a little. Your my twin and we never had fun together. Were gonna be going to different schools for the first time and we literally have this month and summer to make the best of it. Lets start now."

Aiydan wasn't lying. We have been attached at the hip since we were born. He always wanted to do dumb shit with me like normal twins, but I always denied hanging out with him and his friends. I always felt like if he did the dumb stuff, one of us had to act smarter. My own guilt to be honest.

"Well todays your lucky day brother! I'm going to have ONE drink tonight, and you'll be the lucky guy I have it with," I say a little to enthusiastically.

"Wow, did I hit the jackpot or what!!! Now lets go." Aiydan says as he opens the car door.

I open mine to and take a deep breath. This is going to be a long night.

I enter the house right behind my brother, waving him off as I walk towards Naya and Matt. Naya looks even better in her dress now that she has her hair and makeup done, and Matt looks pretty cute in his black tee and denim jacket. Ew. Did i just call Matt cute?

"Damn girl, you look hot!" Naya exclaims, "Doesn't she look good Matt?"

"Uhh...yeah...you look different. Good different," Matt says nervously. Whats his problem?

"Uhh.. thanks?" I question. "I'll take that as a compliment,"

"Do you wanna get something to drink?" Naya asks. "We already grabbed something when we came in,"

"Umm sure, Im gonna go find my brother, I told him I would have my ONE drink with him,"

"Do you really think you're going to have one drink tonight, lets not pretend anymore."

"What?? I Am! You'll see,"

"Mhmmm we all shall see!"

I leave them standing there and go to look for my brother. I see him in the kitchen with the "cool crowd" and I take a deep breath as I walk towards him.

"Hey, i'm ready for my one drink," I say silently into his ear.

"What do you want to drink? How about we take a shot together?"

"A shot...?"

"Yes a shot Lia, you'll be fine nothings going to happen to you,"

"I dont know Aiydan, what if-"

"You'll be fine, here!"

My brother hands me a red solo cup filled almost half way with tequila.

"Is this a shot!?" I exclaim.

"Not really but close enough," He says laughing. "Cheers! now chug it"

He clinks his cup to mine and we both take in the alcohol. I feel the hot liquid burn my throat as it makes its way down to my stomach.

"That was disgusting," I say putting the lime in my mouth instantly.

"What are you talking about? It tastes like juice," he responds back sarcastically.

Just then, I hear Tyler's voice. "What are you guys drinking over here without me?" he asks.

I immediately start choking on my lime, gasping for air.

"Here, here, have some water" Tyler says handing me a bottle from the counter.

I take two gulps, and thank him while I stare at my brother laughing at me.

"So what did you guys have?" He asks again.

"Nothing crazy, just gave Lia her first tequila shot," Aiydan responds.

"Really? How was that for you?" Tyler says laughing

"Went pretty great actually! Loved the warm sensation go down my throat," DID I JUST SAY THAT? Bury me now. In Tyler's backyard.

"Ummm yeah, that's how a lot of people feel," he responds trying to hold back his laughter.

"Hey Tyler, how about the three of us take another shot!," my brother says mischievously.

"Um how about no Aiydan, I already took a shot with you," I stare my brother down.

"Come on Lia, we never took a shot together, lets have one, it'll be fun" Tyler gives me his smile. That smile. The smile that would have me jump over a bridge if it told me to.

"F..f...fine, Just one more," I stutter out.

"That's the spirit! Now were getting somewhere!" Tyler says, handing me and my brother more half cups of tequila.

I repeat. This is going to be a long night.