Playful Sticks (Book One Of The Playful Instruments Series)

3rd Stick

I was stunned by the kiss. Heck, who wouldn't be? That's my first kiss!

Oh, he won't get away from this!

I recovered quickly from the shock and kicked him where the sun doesn't shine.

Joanna shrieked in surprise and he yelped in pain, cupping his balls as he knelt on the ground.

"Why did you do that?!"

I raised my eyebrow on her and pointed at my lips, hoping she'll see the disgusting damage he's inflicted. "He freaking asked for it!"

Joanna, still surprised, tried to help the bastard stand up.

"You sure are something, babe," he still has that smug smile painted on his face.

I rolled my eyes and started dragging Joanna away. "See you in school!" he shouted.

Sure, show your face to me tomorrow, so I can break it.

I kept wiping my lips with my hand as we walked our way back to the car.

I can't believe that guy put his disgusting lips on mine! I'll definitely wash my lips when I get home.

Who knows what bacteria that sick guy has!

"Oh my God! You just had your first kiss!"

I glanced at Joanna who is amazed with just what happened. Looks like things are just sinking in to her now.

Here she goes again, gushing about something that isn't even romantic.

For the nth time, I rolled my eyes again. I think I should keep track of my eye rolls. It might make an incredible record.

"Stop blabbering about how that jerk assaulted me. It's annoying, Anna."

She got in the car and squealed as if she didn't hear anything I said.

"You no longer have virgin lips!" she clapped like a five year old kid.

Seriously? Is she really my best friend?

I pulled my hair out of frustration.

"Yes! Thanks to this fucking stick!" I screamed and threw the black drumstick on the backseat.

Joanna fell silent and looked taken aback by my actions. This is the first time I shouted at her and it was too late before I realized it.

"I-I'm sorry," she croaked out.

I massaged the bridge of my nose, anticipating the migraine I'll be having soon.

I started the car and gripped the stirring wheel hard as I drove her home.

Now, I have to drive like a mad woman just to fulfill my promise to her parents.

I need a break.

Or I might break something. Hopefully, not this car. My brother will kill me.

Joanna and I were able to get by our classes today even though we had a long night. Although I didn't get to finish some of my papers that was supposedly due today, so thank God the deadline was moved.

I might have done something stupid if it wasn't. Yes, obviously it matters a lot to me.

I clutched my books in front of my chest and awkwardly walked alone through the swarm of students as they gossiped about me.

So much for being famous.

Since this morning, people have been talking about me because of that stupid stick. Curse Genesis for playing stupid cupid!

"Fire, are you seriously going to play that guy's game?"

Joanna suddenly popped out of the blue, while I fixed some of my stuff in my locker.

"Yes, so you better not starve yourself, lady," I answered grumpily.

She sighed and I glanced at her worried face. I shook my head in dismay.

"Anna, it's not your fault if that's what you're thinking. It was my choice, okay?"

I regret shouting at her last night. It wasn't her fault that jerk was a pervert.

She pouted. "I-I feel like I pushed you to that choice. I should've listened to you earlier. Now you're in trouble."

You mean my virginity is?

I sighed. "You didn't. Stop feeling guilty and have some faith in your best friend. You don't think I can do it?"

She bit her lip and smiled sheepishly. "Well... he's kind of handsome, you know? I think even I can't resist that!"

I rolled my eyes. Here she goes again. Seems like she's forgetting about her boyfriend.

"I'm not a fan of boys, Anna. No one's getting inside my pants, so stop worrying."

She smiled and held my hand. "Promise you won't fall for him?"

I gave her a puzzled look. "What? You like him?"

She bursted out laughing. "No! The other drumstick of Matt, silly! You'll take it back with you, won't you?"

Oh her stupid crush for that drummer.

"Fine, just start keeping your promise then."

She nodded happily and giggled. I sighed. My best friend is such a kid.

Well, she's all that I have though.

"Dad's outside, I'll go ahead. Love you!" she kissed my cheek and I nodded.

I sighed, watching her back as she left. It's time to get that drumstick she's obsessing about. Great.

I closed my locker and started walking out of this hell.

Time to meet the real devil.