I was still a little shaken up by my encounter with Sean, I mean what was that, right? I still couldn't wrap my head around it and I wasn't even sure how to explain it to Corrie. Both Ryan and Corrie shut down the concession stand before the last quarter of the game started. " Ready for some food? Corrie asked us all as she rubbed her belly.
Most of us nodded in agreement even though I wasn't really hungry. We quickly put our jackets on and followed Ryan to his car. I was glad everyone decided to ride together, I wasn't too sure I could drive at the moment. Even though Ellis and I had found a place to sit and chat some, my thoughts were still lingering with Sean.Ryan quickly unlocked his red four-door car for us to pile into. The wind was harsh and colder than when we arrived. Ryan started the engine with a push of a button and blasted the heater just as fast, faster than my car that was for sure. As I sat in the back behind Corrie I couldn't help but admire how clean his car was. The interior was all black from floor to ceiling and there was no dirt or stain in sight.The smell was pleasant as well with a hint of musk and leather invading my nose as the heat blew hotter. His windows were just as black from the window tint making things appear darker than normal. The back seat was cozy but not as big as mine since Ellis's knees slightly touched mine. Which I did not mind at all, I smiled just feeling his knee rub against mine sent a pleasant feeling to my core." So where are you from Ellis?" Ryan asked as he looked in the rearview mirror. "Well...that's a good question. I was born in New Mexico, but don't remember much of it. I have been all over the world from Spain to Canada and somehow ended up here. So technically I can say I'm from all over." " That must have been amazing and hard all wrapped in one. Emiry and I have been stuck in this town since we were in diapers." Corrie said as she let out a giggle." Pretty sad existence but I wouldn't trade it for the world", she finished turning around towards me with a huge smile and watery eyes. " Neither would I," I said returning her smile. " What about you Ryan?" Ellis asked as he buckled his seat belt. " My family is from Arkansas but moved here before I turned six, been hanging with these two goofballs ever since". he replied as he started to take off from the parking lot.We finally arrived at Corrie's favorite place, The Pizza Shack. We didn't have much in this town but a handful of places to eat. A few shops down the main street and a small theater that would sometimes show some good movies but only on occasion. The town didn't have fun things to do but it was big in the sense of land and population.We even had a good amount of tourists come through thanks to our National park right on the outskirts of the town. However, you would rarely see folks since many kept to themselves around here. But gossip was gossip and it spread like a virus in this small area, everyone knew everyone.The Pizza Shack was family-owned and had been here in this town since even before I was born. The owner Mr. Vicks was a sweet old man who was widowed a few years back. The place was a small brick corner restaurant with only 6 tables inside and 3 metal tables outside. Ryan pulled the car around the side to park and we all quickly got out and ran to the door. It was colder at night and I wished I would have brought my scarf and gloves. Ellis held the door open for all of us as we jumbled in, one behind the other. Ryan picked a spot closest to the kitchen, which was honestly the warmest spot away from the windows that covered the front of the restaurant.The waitress was quick to bring our drinks, and we all agreed on ordering a big pizza to share. I picked at the cheese but couldn't eat, Sean kept popping up in my head and I wished he wouldn't. I detested him so much and he was always evil towards me since we were in pre-school, even now he was ruining my night. " You alright ?" Ellis asked as he placed his drink back on the table. " Yea just not that hungry".I replied shrugging my shoulders." Wish I could say the same, I am always hungry, growing boy and all". His eyes sparkled as he spoke. They were a ravishing light blue with a dark gray ring encircling them. How intriguing I thought as I kept staring at him. His cheerful expression made him look even more dapper than before. His jawline was defined with a hit of some stubble outlining it. His neck was thick and one I wouldn't mind nibbling on." Hey, Em!" Corrie snapped in my face dragging me back to the now. " Yeeeaa.." I slowly said. " Did you not hear a word I said? The bathroom now!" I shook my head as if I was in a weird daze slowly getting up to follow her across the room toward the restrooms. She turned as soon as we walked in and quickly locked the door. The bathroom was rather small with only one toilet, a small sink, and a soap dispenser." Geesh, you ok? You look all spaced out, what's going on?" I wasn't sure if I should mention Sean or not, I just wanted to forget it all. " Nothing, really just admiring my view", I smiled trying to reassure her I was fine. " OMG I know, I can't believe we are both here with some fine guys! Who would have ever thought? Ryan is so sweet and you know I have been crushing on him, I just can't stop smiling." She was glowing and her happiness was becoming contagious. " So...thoughts on Ellis?"" Well, I mean he is fine as hell." She giggled and nodded her head. She turned to glance in the mirror making sure everything was in place before we both walked out the door and back to the table. Ryan and Ellis had already paid and got some to-go boxes for all of us. " As much as I don't want this to end, they are about to close, are ya'll ready?" Ryan asked as Corrie grabbed her jacket. Ryan went out ahead to warm up the car before we all followed. The wind seemed to have picked up some which made it sting as the coldness pushed against my face.Once we had made it back to school Ryan had offered to take Corrie home and Ellis had his car which left me on my own. Ellis was nice enough to walk me to my car and made sure I was in before he started to venture the parking lot to his. I sat in my car letting it warm up as I thoughts of Sean pushing me against the wall. The way he acted was off but I couldn't shake him out of my head.Why didn't I do something, anything to not be put in that situation? Why did it feel like I wanted him at one point? It all made no sense as I tried to shake my head thinking that would make the thoughts go away. Of course, they didn't so I shifted the car and started to head home.The rest of my night was restless, tossing and turning with visions of both Ellis and Sean. By the time my alarm went off, it felt like I had only slept for a few minutes. A groggy feeling swept over me as I got up to start a new day.The night was full of thoughts and no sleep, my emotions were haywire and I had no idea why. I was exhausted but got up for the day anyways. Dragging my feet into the bathroom I quickly shed my PJs, letting them fall to the floor. The bathroom was cold-causing goosebumps to appear rapidly over my legs. Without even thinking I hopped in the shower before feeling the water. It was cold at first making my grogginess fade quickly into irritation. As the water warmed I let out a long sigh releasing the tension slowly from my body. My eyes closed only to hear Sean's husky voice against my mind as the vision of his muscles came into focus. " Get a grip already!" I irritatedly said to myself as I grabbed the face wash and started to scrub my face a little harder than normal. Once again his words rang in my mind, " why would I do that?" as his calloused fingers rubbed my chest. My hand automatically traced the same space his hand had. The feeling came back from that night, a throb below my be
What the Fuck are you kidding me?! Seriously, after years of torture, you just want me to forgive you like that, sorry for everything? My emotions started to burn with hate till his brown eyes popped into my vision. The way he had made me feel earlier rose back in as my stomach fluttered and my nerves changed my anger into something else. " Fine!" I shifted gears and drove towards the opposite side of the building cutting through the fairly empty parking lot. As I turned towards the back of the school I saw him standing by his truck. His truck was massively big, with big tires, and a big front grill. It was black and mean-looking, like a typical jock truck. He stood leaning on the tailgate with his arms crossed as white smoke surrounded him from the truck's exhaust. Was he not cold? I thought as I noticed he didn't even have a jacket on. His stature looked magnificently strong as he raised himself off the tailgate and walked towards me. He opened the passenger door with little effor
By the time I got home, I was truly exhausted. My mind ran all over the place. The only thing I could think to do was drown my body in a hot bath. I started the bath and lit a few candles to make the room dim and peaceful. I submerged myself in a mix of Epsom salts and lavender bath bombs. The hot water surrounded my cold frozen body leaving behind a quick sting before warming me up to its fullness. " Maybe it's all a bad dream, I actually am sleeping and still dreaming, that could be plausible right?" I said before taking a deep breath and plunged my head under the warm water. I opened my eyes under the water feeling a sting before I let the air out of my lungs making small bubbles escape my nose. I rose out of the water inhaling cool air trying to still process everything. I brushed the drops off my face accidentally touching my lips. A flash of Sean's lips on mine pulsated through my body. With the feeling of his strong arms pulling my waist closer to him, my nipples hardened wit
I took a deep breath as I let a few curls escape my grasp while pulling the rest up in a high-puffy bun. My eyes were minimal looking, with a thin black line drifting into a wing, and some mascara. I dabbed a little pink gloss on my lips making them look fuller. Standing in front of the mirror just staring at myself I couldn't help but smile. " Wowzer, I can clean up pretty nice huh?" I said, continuing to stare in the mirror.The color of the dress, mixed with my red hair brought the teal out in my eyes. They reminded me of the color of peacock feathers, as the iris had a hint of gray, making them darker than normal. I stood there amazed at what I was seeing, a little bit of cleavage formed around the lace-making my breast perky and plump. My stomach rolls were hidden under the high empire waist of the dress. My thigh hung out from the long slit on the side drawing my eyes to flow down to my feet. It made me a little self-conscious since my thighs looked huge, but I can just keep tu
" What a way to enter," Corrie said immediately seeing Ellis caring me in. My cheeks felt feverish, and I knew I was blushing up a storm. " One must never let a lady walk barefoot in the cold," Ellis said as he carefully set me down. His warmth lingered on my body making me want to jump back into his hold.Corrie's eyes sparkled as she looked at me, we had an unspoken language, "I know, I know so stinking cute!!," were the words she was communicating to me. I grabbed the shoes she was holding and slipped them on. The night couldn't get any better, I thought as the shoes fit just like Cinderella. " Let me know what you think, it took me forever to get it all worked out in there," Corrie said pointing to another set of metal doors that lead into the gym. "Will do and I am sure it's great." I smiled at her. The doors opened as Ryan walked out. " Hey guys, it looks amazing in there Corrie." " Thanks, I tried my best. I just have a little longer at door duty, sorry Ryan" " No worries, I w
We arrived at the after-party greeted by a massive gate with brick pillars on each side. The gate looked like an old iron gate from the 1800s with spikes at the top forming a sharp point. We followed cars through the opened gates down a path enclosed with tall trees on ither side. It almost looked like a cave as the branches covered the night sky and everything appeared darker. As we approached a clearing the house was in view with sparkling lights encircling the surroundings. We continued to follow cars as they parked around the enormous circular water fountain placed in front of the massive house. Ok maybe not a house more like a mansion. I couldn't take my eyes away from the fountain, it was beautiful. There was a nude female encrusted in gold holding her arms above her head. She held a gold watering jug, water escaped out of the jug flowing into the circular pool and down her perfect body. Light shined on her making her sparkle in the night, looking even more majestic. Als
As soon as we entered the opening of this underground room soft lights illuminated the space helping us see. White limestone surrounded the room with a long crystal clear pool in the middle. A hot tub sat higher than the pool on the left side causing the water to flow down like a cascading waterfall. Blue lights shined within the pool showing how deep it truly was. It was a windowless room that made the soft lights within twinkle. The humidity was high as the steam came off the pool in slow white puffy waves. On the right side of the pool were some lounge chairs covered in overstuffed navy blue cushions and inbetween each was a small table that held rolled-up towels in the same shade of blue. In the left corner past the hot tub was a door I assumed might be a restroom. But what seemed odd was the shower head that came out of the wall inches from the door. Still, the pool was very inviting with its crystal clear water that only hinted blue from the inner lights. I inhaled deeply attem
NEXT DAY I woke up with my head slightly pounding from that stupid bottle of courage I kept drinking last night. Thankful my room was dark since I wasn’t supposed to be in the sun mom and dad had tinted all the house windows to protect me when I was little. I sighed as tears spilled down my cheek just thinking about my dad. I missed him whole heartily and I missed how mom was. Whipping the tears away with the back of my hand I sifted out of bed and grabbed my phone from my side table. Hey, how are you feeling? Ellis’s message popped up first. Corries' message was next. OMG Em! Was last night a dream, I mean I barely could sleep. Ryan officially asked me out!! I have a FREAKING BOYFRIEND!! Girl, so happy for you! Ellis asked me out on another date, but my head is killer atm. I sent Ellis a reply before running to the bathroom. I am feeling slightly run over by a train lol, how bout you? “ Never again, “ I said whipping my mouth with my hand as I gagged at the thought of drinki