Fake it

Chapter 8

"Done" Nicole backs away from my face, and looks at me from one eye and then the other.

My face feels heavy. Sort of like there is a thin blanket on my face. And my eyelashes feel like their lifting weights. I'm so not used to this.

That's when I feeling a vibrating sensation on my left leg. I take a look and it's a message from Cole;

HELLO darling! How is my little yve doing today? Don't forget dress to impress, I need you here. Don't worry I'll dress sexy for you too! ;) Oh! And I don't remember getting your address. So text me it, be there in a bit!

Darling? Little yve?! God, this guy won't quit. First he needs me to get his ex back, and yet here he is calling me darling.

I quickly text him my street address and look up at Nicole. And I see that she is literally inches away from my face, bending down and looking at my phone.

Nicole let's out gasp "Did I read that right?! Or was it my eyes messing with me!" She says standing up straight and rubbing her eyes dramatically.

I let out a fake laugh and smile at her. " Well..."

At that moment it seemed like her eye sockets were about to pop. "What?! Y-your dating Cole?! THE Cole Dixon?! The one ..." She pauses and clears her throat. "I mean, Mr.PB?! H-how is that.. HOW?!" She finishes shes off setting herself on top of my bed, breathing deeply and utterly confused.

I can start seeing the redness start to creep it's way up to Nicole's forehead. This usually happens when she gets really exhausted or angry. It's just a flaw that she hates about herself. That's why she prevents herself from getting super angry. And tends to skip on intense exercises at school.

I didn't say anything. To be honest I don't know where to start. I notice her shoulders relax a bit, as she looks up "I thought you liked Oliver? Did Cole force you?!" She says frowning at me.

PB is a nickname we came up with in the beginning of sophomore year, for Cole. Mr.PB was perfect for Cole because it stands for Mr.Pig butt. This wasn't because he had a pig butt, on the contrary he has a good looking ass. Not that I will ever admit that outloud. And because we were so lame, we made one up for his best friend, Sean , who always hangs out with Cole. The one who's party is tonight. Sean's is J, for jackass. And together the idiots are Pb&J. And no I don't have a problem with peanut butter & jelly, I enjoy it actually, in fact I'm not the one who suggested we call them that. It was Nicole. She is sassy, yes, but is loyal and truthful to her friends. I never really thought she would of thought of something like this, not that I hate it. It's pretty hilarious.

"It was after school, the day I confessed to Oliver. And I guess I was so nervous and.. scared, that I sort of, kind of, accidentally told him I was dating someone." I say in between pauses looking down at my hands. I continue " And Cole was there when I needed him, so I just asked him to play along until Oliver drops this whole thing" finally looking up to see Nicole's face in pure shock.

I see her looking at me questioningly "And he agreed to all of this? No strings attached?" She asked.

"He agreed to help me and I agreed to help him. It's a win, win if you think about it" I defend.

Nicole is silent for a good 3 minutes.

"Shut up" I say rubbing my eye. This stuff is itchy!

"What? And stop that" She asks.

"I can feel you judging me" I argue, throwing her the pillow underneath my chair.

It hits her face, but she doesn't look the slightest amused. " What did he want you to do?" She asks with a passive look on her face.