Shining Heroes

Chapter 10

"Ethan did you even clean the hang out yet?" I couldn't help but ask as we continued planning the party.

"Not entirely." He muttered scratching his neck.

We all stopped and looked at him.

"We weren't planning on going there for six more days. I thought I still had time."

While that was true we all knew how bad he was at procrastinating.

"I'll help you out this one time." Owen placed a hand on Ethan's shoulder.

"Yeah dont expect the same from me." Claire said with a smirk. "You already know."

"El?" Owen looked over at me showing off his attempt of puppy dog eyes.

"I'm already having to sneak out at nine just to make it to the party. I dont think I can make it out any sooner." I put my hands into my pockets before Claire suddenly jumped onto my back.

"Besides I'm helping her get ready." She wrapped her legs around my waist while my hands were still in my pockets. "Her parents already said I could come over." She moved her hand so I could see her phone where she asked my mom to hang out."

"I thought you're grounded." Owen asked me sounding upset.

"Oh she is," I could hear her smiling as she talked. "But her parents love me because I'm a good influence."

Owen and ethan both died laughing before they continued walking.

I tried to walk after them but my balance was thrown off by the 116 extra pounds hanging onto me like her life depended on it.

"Claire I love you but you're heavy right now." I said as the boys kept walking.

"Right. Sorry." She got off of me but grabbed my wrist. "Let them get a little farther ahead."

"Why?"

"I need to tell you something." She sounded like something was bothering her.

"What's wrong?" I asked a she let go of my wrist.

"You cant tell Ethan I told you, but Owen wants to ask you out."

"Wait what?" There is no way I heard that right.

"Yeah." She understandably looked upset. "He was wanting to ask you tonight, but now we are having a party so I dont know if he still will or not."

"I thought he already knew about..."

"I don't know. I just thought you deserved to know before he does it." She looked at her feet. "I dont want to see him hurt, but I know you wont respond right if he surprises you."

"I appreciate it Claire." I gave her a hug before we began to walk after the boys. "I have no idea how that boy cant see the obvious."

"Like you're one to talk." She still sounded upset but was trying to force herself to laugh it off.

"What do you mean?"

"Hes been giving you those lovely dovey looks since freshman year."

"What ever." I laughed and pushed her shoulder.

"Oh wait that's right you were too hooked on..."

"What are you guys talking about?" Owen asked suddenly.

To be honest I didnt realize we were already close to where they were waiting for us.

"Just girl talk." I probably answered to quickly, because both of the boys gave us a suspicious look.

"We'll meet you at the hang out later boys." Claire smiled and waved before dragging me into my house.

"Hey girls." My mother said as we almost ran into her.

"Hi mom." I gave her a quick hug before taking off my shoes. "Is dad home yet?"

"No he's stuck at the office in a meeting." She said as she was walking off into the kitchen.

"Well we are going to be in my room." I shouted after her.

We quickly scurried off to my room and closed the door.

Claire went straight into my closet and started to work on what I should wear tonight.

"What kind of vibe do you want to give off tonight?" She asked quietly.

"What do you mean?"

"Are you wanting a bad girl or good girl vibe. Yheres even a stay away I'm not interested or just looking for a fun time." She continued to list off various 'vibes' I could go with.

"You really think you can get all of that from my closet?" I laughed as I plopped down on my bed.

I stared at the little glow stars I had stuck to my ceiling and let my mind wander off.

Does Owen really like me? I've known him since I was nine years old. I've always been the first person to figure out when he has a crush someone.

"Oh my..." Claire's gasp brought me out of my thoughts and I sat back up.

"What's wrong?" I asked a bit concerned.