Ivy's pov
I walk into the diner and go straight to the back.
"Hey, Mirina." I greet my coworker/friend.
She looks over her shoulder. She was washing dishes and didn't see me come in. She smiles at me as she dries her hands on the hand towel.
"You look pissed." She jokes. "What happened today?"
I sigh as I tell her of all the events that happened today, including the towel incident that just happened about half an hour ago.
She burst into laughter once I finish and my cheeks heat up in embarrassment.
"When I came out, he was gone. He just... left." I finish.
She raises her brows. What is wrong with me? I couldn't be that bad to look at. We were getting along pretty good. We could've been friends since he's friends with Mav but, now, its going to be so awkward.
"He just left?" I nod. "Maybe he got embarrassed. Maybe he's gay." She shrugs.
My eyes widen. "Oh, my gosh! I didn't even think about that!"
She laughs. "Dork."
The bell rings and we turn to look. Four guys around my age walk in and sit by the window in the back. One of the guys, unfortunately, I'd recognize anywhere. Ethan 'Cheater' Perry.
"Can you get that?" She asks me.
Reluctantly, I nod. She knows about Ethan and I just told her the story, but she's never met him. Plus, he comes here and I can't avoid him forever.
I walk over to the table with my notepad and pen, and a smile on my face. I won't let him know he got to me.
"Good afternoon. My name is Ivy and I will be your server today." I greet the four guys.
Ethan smirks from in front of me and the guys around him were staring at my chest. I inwardly scoff at these perverted boys.
"Hey, baby." Ethan winks.
"Can I start you off with some drinks?" I ask them.
Ethan chuckles and I grit my teeth together. Be in control Ivy.
They all order their drinks except for Ethan because before he could say anything, I walked away.
I knew what he wanted anyway.
I come back with the four drinks and set them down all while keeping this stupid smile on my face. And let me tell you, nothing today is worth this smile.
"Are you all ready to order." I ask them.
"I'll take a grilled cheese sandwich with a side of... You." The guy by the window, in front of Ethan, smirks as he looks me up and down.
"I'm not on the menu, sorry." I roll my eyes.
"I'll take a cheeseburger." Guy number two tells me.
"Same." Guy number three agrees.
"Would you like fries with that?" I ask them. They both nod in agreement.
"I'll get a chicken club sandwich." Ethan smirks.
"Would you like fries with that?" I ask in a sickly sweet voice.
"Always."
After writing down their orders, I walk back to the back and hand over the paper to the cook.
This was going to be a long day.
***
As soon as it was my time to clock out, I hugged Mirina, promising to see her later, before heading out. Originally, I was planning to go straight home, but remembered something very important.
If I'm going to give my virginity away soon, I'm gonna need some birth control.
I talked to the pharmacist at the health department and got the most recommended before heading home. The walk home wouldn't take long since its only a ten minute walk.
When I got home, I open the door and sit my keys on the counter before running upstairs to stash my birth control pills.
The woman told me to still use protection for at least fourty-eight hours so that I wouldn't get pregnant.
Not like I'd forget protection anyway, but whatever.
I put it on my nightstand so that I'd remember in the morning. It's late now so I quickly change from my uniform to my pajamas, and climb in bed.
***
I wake up to my phone ringing. I open one eye as I grab my phone to check the caller ID. I glare when an unknown number pops up. Its two in the morning, so it better be important.
"What?" I growl into the phone.
A soft chuckle from the other side sent my heart into over drive. I thought after earlier I wouldn't hear from him again.
"Hey, princess." Aiden's voice comes through the speaker.
"How did you get my number?" I ask him.
There's some movement on the other side before he answers.
"I just asked Dilyn." He admits. "I'm sorry I took off earlier."
"Maybe he's embarrassed. Maybe he's gay."
Mirina's words played in my head. I smile.
"It's okay. No worries." I tell him sweetly. "Wanna come by tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I will. Sweet dreams, princess." Aiden whispers.
Smiling, I hang up the phone.
***
I woke up this morning at my normal time. I started getting ready before remembering I have no way to pay for my school. It's aggravating. I can't just stay in this stupid house that I can barely pay for. I've been dreaming of going to this school since I first started dancing when I was six years old.
And, although I'm not in that school right now, I have to keep at it, because I know that I will come up with a way.
I started my birth control this morning so, I can start getting to know Jason. He's experienced so at least he knows what he's doing. I could talk to him and see what type of person he is before I even decide on going through with this.
As I dance, I think of my mom. She was a beautiful dancer. She taught me everything I know. Dancing always reminded me of her.
When I was a little girl, my dad would always record us dancing around the living room. He loved when my mom danced. He would say she's the most marvelous woman he's ever laid eyes on.
They were perfect.
Once I finished my dance, I take a few gulps of my water. Turning off the music, I realized its almost time for Aiden to come over. I was off work today, so I figured we could watch a movie or something.
A knock at the door pulls me away from my thoughts and I smile, excitedly. I walk over to the door and pull it open.
Maverick was standing there with his hands in his pockets.
"Hey, poison Ivy." He smirks.
I giggle as I wrap my arms around his waist.
"Hey, Mav." I mumble into his shirt.
I invite him in and we sit down on the couch. He throws his feet up and relaxes into his seat.
"Missed you at school today." Mav raises his brow at me.
Oh, yeah. I should probably tell him, what happened.
I fill him in on my current situation and he immediately got pissed.
"What the fuck." He shakes his head. "I can pay it for you, Ivy." He offers
I shake my head. "No. It's fine. I don't need your money, I'll figure something out. Maybe I can try to get in touch with my aunt and uncle or something." I tell him sternly.
"I have it. It'll be fine." Maverick argues, sitting up from his spot.
I sigh. "I don't want to take your money, Mav. I would rather come up with the money myself. I have two weeks. If I can't by the deadline, then we'll talk but I'm paying you back, every dime."
He nods in agreement. "Deal."
"Oh! Mav," I tell him about the incident last night with Aiden to see if he could give me any information. I told him Mirina's theory and he nods quickly.
"Yeah, he's definitely gay, Iv." He chuckles." "But, I have to go pick up Dilyn so, I'll see you sometime later."
He opens the door and Aiden was just about to knock. Maverick says hey to him before missing me on the forehead.
"Later, poison Ivy."
Aiden's eyes darken as he watches Maverick leave. His eyes train back on me and he gives me a half smile.
Oh, I get it. He likes Maverick!
I smile at him and move out of his way so that he could come in. He heads into the kitchen and raids my fridge. I shake my head.
"You know, if you continue to come over here to raid my fridge, I'm going to be on a budget." I inform him.
Not that I'm not already.
"So, did you have anything planned for today?" Aiden smirks, glancing over at me.
I smile as I nod. "I figured we could find a movie on Netflix or something."
He nods in agreement as he takes a bite of his sandwich. He offers me a bite with a cheesy smile and I politely decline his offer.
"We can watch it on the couch if you want or we can go watch it in my room, it'd be more comfortable." I tell him.
His eyes darken with an unfamiliar emotion while biting his bottom lip before quickly shaking away whatever was going through his head.
"We should.. Watch it down here." He says with a smirk.
I nod in agreement as I run upstairs to get my blanket. I'm naturally cold all the time so, if I'm watching a movie, I always have a blanket around.
I go back downstairs to see Aiden sitting on the couch, waiting for me.
I sit down beside him and get comfortable on the couch. Grabbing the remote, I flip through the movies on Netflix.
We decide on 'Zack and Miri make a Porno'. The movie was hilarious and even gave me a crazy idea. Too crazy to be honest. Especially for a virgin.
When the movie went off, a lot of thoughts run through my head. I had to think this through. We don't have to worry about love because neither of us like the other one. But, he's gay and probably would disagree. Plus, he's also a virgin.
Then, I was going to try to talk to Jason. But, I don't like Jason in that type of way. I was just going to use him to lose my virginity. And, I trust Aiden and have been becoming his friend for the past few days.
Maybe we would be able to just get it over with together. But, what if he wants to save himself for Maverick? And would that ruin his chances if Maverick ended up gay as well?
Okay, I'm not doing this.
"Princess?" Aiden says, waving his hand in front of my face, pulling me out of my thoughts.
I blink a few times before looking over at him.
"Yeah?"
He chuckles as he glances between me and the TV.
"It's over." He informs me.
I chuckle. "I know."
He bites his bottom lip, deep in thought before he finally speaks to me.
"Now, that would be a good way to make money if one needed it." He says pulling out his phone.
I laugh. "You'd need someone that would agree to do it though.."
"What if... We did it?" I look over at him quickly. He throws his hands up in surrender. "I mean, you need money for college, I need money for... Reasons.."
I stop him. "Wait, but aren't you gay?"
His eyes widen in shock. "What?"
I open my mouth to repeat myself but he quickly stops me.
"I am not gay." He tells me sternly.
"But, Mav..."
"I'm not gay." He says again. I nod in understanding. "I can prove to you that in not." He winks.
I laugh. "I believe you.." But.. "Why did you run out after you saw me naked yesterday?"
He shakes his head. "I just got a phone call. It was important." He tells me. "Trust me when I say leaving was not on my mind." He smirks causing me to blush.
"So, back to this crazy idea." I say trying to keep from blushing but, the thought of this idea involving the two of us, my face continues to burn.
He chuckles. "We don't have to be seen. And we can take each others virginities before we record it so it won't be awkward." He offers with a grin.
I think about it for a second. It would be an amazing idea and I did think it up myself. I need the money for college and he needs the money for whatever. It would be the perfect plan.
"How would we not be seen?" I raise my eyebrow. "It's a porno. Aren't we meant to be seen?"
He shrugs, thinking about it for a moment.
His eyes light up. "Masks!"
I nod, thinking this over. It works to my advantage both ways. Losing my virginity and staying in school. I know my answer of course.
"Let's do it."