Liability

Chapter 9

My phone vibrated and I woke up from a very deep nap on the couch. Pixie meowed from the far end of the couch. I yowned and stretched my pretty comfortable body. I took my phone and checked to see the notification.

Mable: I'll be free at 12 pm today. Wanna meet?

Sage: Yeah I'll see you at 1 pm at my house :*

I felt my throat hurting a bit and I knew it must've been because of the whole balcony episode I had yesterday because of my mother being gone. I put my phone aside and started nuzzling a very sleepy and purring Pixie. I thought about the day I went to lake Pontchartrain. I thought about the kiss. Why did I feel sparks? I used to think that I am utterly in love with Asher but Ace's touch was something else. It was exactly how I read in books. The sizzling sparks and fireworks crept up my whole body when he touched me in a simple manner. Even his cold stare was so attractive. I shook my head and laughed at my naive thoughts about Ace. He is not my type and he is obviously in need of some therapy. You do too Sage, my conscience tried to reason with me. I sighed and looked at his sent message last night. He sent me another one an hour after I didn't reply.

Ace: Are you busy? It's not cool to ignore someone you know.

God why does he have to be so right. I put Pixie away and got up to make myself some coffee. I took a quick shower and lotioned myself. I looked in the mirror and stared at my pale skin and really light brown hair which was mixed with natural golden strands. I dried my hair and put it in a messy bun, then I decided to settle for some comfy clothes which belonged to dad. I went to the balcony and lit up a cigarette. God I love being alone, it's just so comforting and my overactive mind could actually think about a million things per second without being interrupted by my mother's annoying comments. After my second cup of coffee, I found the energy I needed in order to reply to Ace.

Sage: Sorry I dozed off.

Ace: I sleep too you know but at least I say goodnight.

I chuckled and settled for a sassy reply.

Sage: A goodnight text from me is a hard-earned reward pretty boy. Plus I'm a very heavy sleeper ;)

Ace: How important you are. I'm also a heavy sleeper but I have enough respect for you to say goodnight.

I rolled my eyes.

Sage: Whatever.

Ace: Meet me downstairs at 9:30 pm. I'm taking you somewhere.

My heart started beating so fast, I could feel it down my throat. Jesus.

Sage: How'd you know where my house is?

Ace: I have my sources ;)

Sage: I'm not going anywhere with you. You sound like a psychopath right now.

Ace: I might be dangerous but I assure you that I'm not a psychopath.

Sage: Whatever.

Ace: Be ready or I'll ready you myself:)

FUCK. My insides were all mushy and butterfies were fluttering crazily in my stomach. I was giddy with excitement. But what about Asher? My voice of reason screamed in order to be heard through all the excited noises. Right. Asher. But what about Asher? He already likes Sadie and he lied to me about it. I tried to not think about it too much because I really hate being a homewrecker or a clingy person who doesn't know her place. I always hated being the second option so whenever someone I liked decided to have a crush on another girl, I immediately lost interest. I sighed. I heard the echo of the door bell and looked at the clock. It was already 1 pm. I opened the door to a happy Mable and hugged her.

"Hi babe." I said.

"Hi Sagie." Mable said and looked at me. "What's all the grinning about?" She asked. I explained everything and told her about the hang out tonight.

"Sage I think Ace really likes you." She said.

"I don't know. I'm not ready for anything serious especially after the whole Asher situation. I mean I'm not really the emotional type when it comes to guys but I just don't want to make it serious and see the whole Asher and Sadie thingy happen." I said and thought about my parent's divorce because of a similar situation.

"Sage don't think about the thing I know you're thinking about." She said and I shook my head, the memories already shoved deep in my mind. I cooked some pasta for us for lunch and we watched some Marvel movies. In between the whole Thanos finding the fourth stone, I dozzed off on the couch, snuggled up in a big blanket with Mable on the other side.