There's only been three times in my life where I wish I could disappear without a single trace
The first time is when I caught my mom and Ron getting it on in the kitchen when I was 10. Just the thought of it makes me want to vomit. The second time is when I was caught passing a note to Macey in the 10th grade. The teacher took it right out of my hand and read the note out loud. I cringe every time. The last time is right now. In this very moment. Standing in this backyard full of tipsy people and loud music, staring into the eyes of Damon.
I break the eye contact and tune into the conversation the group is having, trying my best to avoid him.
"Do you think she'll ever leave him alone?" April says, trying to keep her voice low so only the 5 of us can hear
"I doubt it. After they hooked up the other night she's been completely obsessed" Jessica answers
"Somebody catch me up" I say innocently even though I'm beyond curious to know who exactly they're talking about
"My guy Damon over there. He only does one night stands but that chick next to him" he starts and Jessica and I peak around April and the guy who's name is still unknown to me to get a good look at who he's talking about. There's a brunette haired girl standing next to Damon in the shortest shorts I'd ever seen with a top to reveal her cleavage. We bring our attention back to the guy and he continues
"She doesn't get that Damon wants nothing to do with her now. I've never seen a guy lose interest so fast in every girl he takes out on one date and then fucks. Nobody has ever gotten a second date and nobody ever stays the night. The day that happens I will personally congratulate that girl"
I don't know why but hearing that made me feel disappointed. I didn't know a single thing about Damon other than the fact that he was cocky and smug. I really shouldn't care anyways, it's none of my business. I thank the heavens Alex was nothing like that. I smile slightly at the thought of him. Only 2 months I tell myself
My heart drops to my stomach when I realize Damon is making his way towards us with the leach attached to his arm. For the second time tonight, our eyes lock but this time I can't seem to look away. He looks stupidly attractive and I curse myself for thinking that way. He smirks at me as if he could read my thoughts and I can feel my cheeks start to get hot. He's the one to break the eye contact when he reaches the group
"Hey Damon" April says, purposely ignoring the girl next to him
"Damon this is Ryan, our new friend" Jessica cuts in before he can even answer April while she emphasizes the word 'friend'. Damon lets out a deep laugh at Jess' statement which causes her to shoot daggers in his direction
"Hello friend" Damon says to me, making the word friend sound sarcastic. I just give a small wave, deciding not to waste my breath talking to him
Suddenly I feel arms wrap around my shoulders and my first instinct is to elbow whoever it is. I knew it, they were all going to kidnap and torture me. This was all some sick ploy to lure me here. Before I know it, I hear groaning coming from the person behind me. The whole group bursts out laughing besides Damon, he's just looking at me with an amused look written all over his face
"That's what you get for being such a creep Brad" the guy next to Damon says which causes everyone to laugh harder
"Shut it Mason" Brad mumbles. Thanks to Brad I finally know what his name is now
"Brad, this is Ryan. Ryan, this is the guy who can't handle your elbow to the stomach" Jess says after she's done laughing
I feel bad for humiliating him and I also start to feel embarrassed from all the attention put on me right now. Brad gives me a sheepish look as I give him an apologetic one and as if we could communicate telepathically, we're in understanding
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Strangers With Secrets
Romancese·cret /ˈsēkrit/ adjective 1. not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others. The best way to keep a secret? Pretend that there isn't one. But the truth always comes out eventually, doesn't it?
