Forbidden Fruit

Chapter 8: Reek of Desperation

Lily's POV

(A/N: when the conversation says their names in front of the text plus has the dialogue in this font then it's text messages between them)

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"Please Andrea!" I plead.

I've been on FaceTime with her for the past 15 minutes trying to convince her to meet Xavier.

"No, no, no, no, no!" She said for the tenth time.

"Please, please, please! You can have all the Hershey's you want!" I attempt to bribe her.

"Cookies and Cream?" She inquires.

"Yep, you can have as much as you want." I offer.

"Promise?" She asks after thinking for a few moments.

"I promise." I confirm.

She sighs, "Fine. Pick me up in 15."

"Yay! I'll be there." I say grinning at her.

She smiles back and hangs up.

Now I just have to text Xavier.

Lily: Hey, can I come over with Andrea in 15 mins?

Almost immediately, three dots appear.

Xavier: Sure. See ya soon.

Phew. Now I just have to make sure I can get them both together in one room.

It was already 1 pm, so thankfully I was already ready to go.

Wearing a white crop top and black jeans, I just had to slip on my combat boots. Before leaving my room, I grabbed a jacket as well.

Walking down the stairs the house felt as it always does; empty.

I start walking faster towards the garage at the thought.

What should I listen to?

A song pops into my head as I start the car.

I connect my bluetooth and Cherry by Lana Del Rey starts playing.

I reverse out of the garage and make my way towards Andrea's house, which was only 4 minutes away. I could walk, but I was too lazy. Plus, then we'd have to walk to Xavier's house as well and that's too much exercise.

"Cause I love you so much, I fall to pieces." I sing along, turning into her driveway.

I quickly pull out my phone and text her to tell her I'm here. I would go to the door and knock, but then her mom would try to shove food down my mouth. Not that I would complain.

Well, maybe I have time to stop for some food.

My thoughts are interrupted when I spot a familiar shape out of the corner of my eyes walking towards me.

"Hey!" She greets, quickly hopping into the passengers seat.

"Hey, so what are we feeling today?" I ask. We always take turns choosing songs.

"I'm thinking Video Games." She says after playfully cocking her head and putting her finger on her chin.

I nod in agreement and play it.