She Brought Light || Guy's POV

Chapter 20: "That Makes Two Of Us"

Mom slips away and decides to order pizza because she isn't in the mood to cook so I place Emily on the couch before jogging up the stairs and into my room.

I text Zayn to see if he wants to hang out, but he responds saying he can't because his dad is making him help sort out the shed.

I know River is a no go, but try anyway. As predicted, he responds saying he's with Andrea. The two of them are at the mall because apparently she needs new clothes. Girls and their obsession with clothes and shoes.

I know if I text Matt he'll have come over, but the poor guy was so tired today after practice, that I'd be surprised if he made it home without either causing an accident or almost getting into one.

I decide to get started on my homework to lighten the load this week but then I remember Veronica and I have an English assignment we have to do that's due this Friday and since I don't feel like being bored at home, I thought maybe we could start on that today.

So with that in mind, I pull out my phone and scroll down to her contact.

Me: Hey Firefly, when do you wanna start with this English assignment?

I'm not even waiting two minutes when she replies, and I smile.

My Beautiful Irritation: Hey B, whenever you're free. I'm cool with whatever.

I bite down on my bottom lip as I type out my reply, hoping I don't sound desperate or clingy.

Me: Today?

My Beautiful Irritation: Someone missing me already?

Me: I'd say yes, but I was taught that lying is wrong.

Oh how that was a huge lie.

My Beautiful Irritation: Ouch! And here I thought I was special

I can't help but laugh at that one. She is one special character, and I love it. She's weird but not in the weird way, more in a funny way.

Me: You are... In the head.

My Beautiful Irritation: Just get your butt over here and bring me food. Mason doesn't wanna feed me.

I can already picture her rolling her eyes and pouting with the last part.

Me: Someone's eager to spend more time with me. I'll be over in thirty, Firefly.

Locking my phone and tossing it onto my bed, I change into a black jeans and a white t-shirt. I then empty out my bag, only leaving the books I'll need before grabbing my keys, wallet and my phone.

Reaching the first floor, I walk into the kitchen, where I find mom pouring a glass of grape juice for Emily.

"You heading out?" Mom asks as she puts the carton back in the fridge.

"Yeah, Veronica and I have an English assignment due for this Friday." I kiss mom on the cheek. "I'll see you later when I get back." I walk out the kitchen and into the living room, kiss Emily on the cheek and then leave the house.

I get in the car, toss my bag onto the passenger seat before pulling out the driveway, turning the radio on, blasting Time by NF through the speakers.

I mentally debated on whether to get Burger King or McDonalds before just saying fuck it and going to McDonalds. If she doesn't want it, I could just give it to Cole.

I highly doubt she'll complain anyway.

I get a Big Mac, large fries and strawberry milkshake before making my way to Veronica's place.