Two's Company (New Book)

Chapter Six

What the hell just happened? What did he mean by he's never done this before? Isn't he dating Melody?

I return my attention to my A.P Anatomy, I can not let a boy cause failing grades. I've been working towards a scholarship to UCLA since elementary school. Anything to get out of Mississippi, and California seems far enough away.

As I'm writing an essay on the cardiovascular system, my phone dings. Who is texting me this late?

"Meet me at our bench." The text reads. It's Wren. I can feel tears brimming my eyes. I haven't spoken to her in days and I honestly miss her. I text back okay and slip a coat and shoes on.

"Mom, I'm going to talk to Wren" I say, grabbing my car keys. "Finally. No offense sweetie, but you are kind of hard headed and need to apologize sometimes. It's sometimes your fault too" She says, very bluntly.

"Thanks I guess. Love you."
She mumbles I love you back and turns back to Ellen.
  I turn and head out the door. I get in my car and head to our bench.

Wren and I found it one day while walking down a random sidewalk. It's sat between two lampposts and it looks straight out of a movie.
  We used to sit for days coming up with ideas about it. My favorite is one of Wrens. She said that it's a portal to a place like Narnia, we just don't know how to work it.

After ten minutes of driving and five minutes of walking, I arrive at the bench to find Wren already there. I sat down next to her with my hands in my lap. I looked up at her to see her eyes puffy and tears on her face. Everything that has happened was wiped away as I pulled her into a tight hug.
 
"I've missed you so much. I thought you hated me" Wren chokes out. I shake my head say, "I'm not mad, I was done being mad days ago. I just missing talking to my best friend."

"Me too. Tell me everything that has happened" She says, her eyes twinkling. I spill it all, from the partying to Carter kissing me an hour ago. Her eyes scrunch in disgust at some parts but smile at others, reminding me how much she listens.
  "Wow, that's really something. What are you going to do at school tomorrow? Do you think he'll ignore you again?" She asks, pulling me into reality. I never really thought about it.
 
"He'll probaly ignore me, or he won't even look at me" I confess. He isn't at all predictable. Wren looks as if she is coming up with a master plan. "Don't give a chance or reason to ignore you. Do everything in your power to do other wise" Wren suggests.
 
"I've missed you so much." I hug her again.

We spend the next thirty minutes talking about her life and everything. We hug once more and head to our cars.

I got home and fell asleep content and happy.
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I texted Wren after my shower to ask her what I should wear. She replies fairly quickly.

"Your black shorts I bought you and red v neck." I laugh at her, but throw on what she said to wear. I slip on black converse instead of my white vans. We both decided last night that I would drive us both to school today.
  I grab an apple and head Wren's house.

  I unlock the door as I spot her walking towards my car. She bends down and sits. She turns her eyes towards my outfit. "If he doesn't fuck you, someone will. I guarantee it" Wren speaks, smiling triumphantly at me. I laugh at her craziness.

Ten minutes later, We pull up in the school parking lot. As we walk into the school, I feel everyone's eyes on us. Why are they staring? I pull my shorts down but Wren's hand stops me. "Stop it. You look fine, trust me."

We both go our ways to our lockers. While I'm getting my books out, someones arm snakes around my waist. I turn around ready to smack someone across the face. That is until Carter catches my hand in the air and says, "Well, Good morning to you too Princess."

My eyes widen as I realize we're in the middle of the hallway. "Carter, we're in school. What if someone sees us and tells Melody, or what if she sees us?" I question, scanning the hallway. Some people are already giving us weird looks. Before I realize it, Carter has pulled me to him and is kissing me. He's kissing me infront of everyone. Was is he thinking?

He seems so sure of himself, so much that I start to kiss back. We've surely captured everyone's attention. He pulls away with a huge smile on his face. "What was that for?" I ask, smiling so much it hurts. I expected him to ignore me all day. I'm pulled into reality by a yelling from the end of the hallway. I dart my eyes away from his in attempt to see the commotion. I spot Melody storming towards us. I look around to see everyone staring at us and back to the girl coming to us. Carter just looks amused, like he planned. "What are you doing with my boyfriend you whore?" She screams as she reaches us. I move away from Carter but he holds my waist tighter.

"Melody, we were never dating. I could never date a girl like you" Carter says, which surprises me. Melody looks furious at me. "What are you talking about?" She asks Carter. He just rolls his eyes and says, "I never asked you out and you never asked me, therefore we were never dating." I stife a laugh as her face contorts into confusion.
  "What? Now you're with this slut?" She spits towards me, I feel myself growing angry. "Sorry to break it to you sweetie, you're not any where attractive, so you're delusional if you think that Carter even remotely is interested in you."

I can't hold back and I feel my palm connect with her cheek. "You stupid bitch" I yell, staring at her. "Get the fuck away from me! I've had enough of your shit. Leave us alone."
  With that, she spins on her heels and walk away.

"You have no idea how hot that was" Carter whispers in my ear, sending shivers down my back. I smile and finish gathering my books for my first few classes. Me and Carter agree to sit together in English.

Wren is fidgeting like she's on crack when I enter the classroom. She squeals when she sees me. "I heard what happened! I'm so mad I missed it" She says, a grin covering her face.
I shush her and turn my attention to the teacher.

"Can I ask you something?" Wren whispers. I nod and lean closer to hear her.
  "May I sit with you and your friends at lunch?" She asks with a look of embarrassment on her face. I tell her ofcourse.

The rest of first and second bell go by quickly and I'm now seated next to Carter in English. "Alright students, just continue working on your essay" Is the only thing our teacher says before laying her head on her desk. Probaly hungover.

Carter places his hand on my thigh, picking his pencil up and getting his notebook. I interlock my hand ontop of his, giving him a smile.

Carter and I worked on our essays all class. He gave me a kiss on the cheek before I left.

"Hey Wren" I say, approaching her at the entrance of the cafeteria. She waves and gives me a nervous smile. "Don't be nervous Wren, they're so nice. I'm sure they'll love you" I assure her.

"Eliza, Alice, Caroline. Meet my best friend Wren. Yes, we're friends again."
     We sit down and the girls welcome Wren. "Well it's about damn time. You're so stubborn Oakley" Alice says, pulling Wren closer to her. "She really is" Wren agrees with her.

"Alright guys. Let's stop making fun of me."

Since I have early release, I get to leave after lunch. I say goodbye to the girls and make sure Wren has a ride home and she assures me that she does.

"Hey beautiful, where are you going?" I hear Carter from behind me. I turn around to see him right behind me. His lip is busted and he has cuts on his knuckles. "Who did you fight Carter?"

"No one. It's just some guy" He says. "Come on Princess."

"What's with the pet names?"

He chuckles and responds, "Why? Do you not like them?"

"I didn't say that. I have to get home" I speak, walking to my car. "I'll come with you. I'm taking you out tonight anyways" He adds, jumping in my car.

I'm going on a date with Carter Riley. How did my life get to this?

Hi loves! I really hope you're enjoying this book. I'm trying so hard. I'm releasing the soundtrack today too!!! Comment what you think and what you want to see. This chapter was a bit short, I'm sorry. I also changed the title to "Two's Company." and made a new Cover which I'm really proud of!
Well, Later