Bi-stressed

CHAPTER 7

That day, the 21st of December 2017:

FLASHBACK:

We enjoyed ourselves at the Christmas party, sang over the music and had a cracking time. Kim and me impressed so many by our singing. After the party was over, we spend the day at Luna's house since her house is pretty close to school and we had to be in school by 6 for the Christmas Carols.

It was only Kim, Luna and me. After having lunch together, we sit down together, thinking of what to do next. I'm dying of boredom when Kim comes up with game to play.

"Let's play Truth or Dare?"  she asks.

"That'll be boring." I say.

"We can make it interesting!"  she replies.

"And how would we make it interesting?" I ask.

"Let's start and you'll see!" she says.

For the first 5 minutes it's quite boring. We know so much about each other that we don't need to hear any Truths. Kim then comes up with the idea of just playing Dares. Dares are a lot fun actually. As the game goes on, it turns interesting and from interesting it gets a little harsh. The dares turn really nerve racking.

I dare you to kiss Lexi!" As Kim's words leave her mouth, I'm horrified.

"No, this isn't happening!" I say.

"Oh come on Lexi! It's just for fun. It's only us three and whatever happens in here stays in these four corners."

"Okay."  I can't be doing this, but I think Kim is right it's just for fun and we'll get to practice for our future boyfriends.

Luna leans into me, her face meets mine. We hesitate for quite some time, giggling and not getting over what we're going to be doing. I just can't do this I say and move away.

"Come now Lexi, it's only me!  Don't hesitate. It's fine." Luna begins.

I lean in and kiss her. This was my first time so I know I messed up but it's just a practice so it's fine. At least now I'll know how to do it with my future man which I expect it to be Hardin as always.
But who knew it would be Zac and not Hardin!

And this is exactly where I messed up! This kiss ruined the remainder of my life. Who ever knew she would actually develop feelings for me after the kiss. We did it just for fun, just for practice but...   I steer clear my thoughts and try to forget about that day, wishing it would never happen.

..

The remainder of the week goes in practices for the Christmas play and Carol singing.
When I reach school the next day, I hear people talking about the trip to Dream World. By noon we get the notice about the trip. Who goes for a picnic in fucking December? Are they out of their mind? Crazy. Lyra and me keep grumbling about going for a picnic in winter but end up going for it anyways.
We pay the next day and I realize Luna will be coming for it too. I wish she doesn't. I don't want her being around me, I feel so uncomfortable now..

The week elapses fast and Friday arrives. I was so busy with my rehearsals that I forgot to pack my bag for the picnic tomorrow. I hurry home and pack my bag, putting in the clothes as instructed. Soon after I finish, Zac and me have dinner.

"Take care of yourself tomorrow and enjoy." He says, giving me a tight hug and kiss on the lips before he leaves.

"I love you." I lean in and kiss him again.

After he leaves,  I change and get to bed. I think about how tomorrow is going to go. Hanging out with the group and Luna being around is obnoxious.
Anxiety builds up as the vivid evocation about Luna plays in my head. I try to avoid them and get some sleep...