Beth•••
I racked my brains for what to tell Seth. I decided to say that I didn't see the wallet. Darn that guy I'm definitely going to kill him tomorrow.
I took my time going downstairs hoping and praying to God that they won't see through my lie especially mom. Because if she did...the consequences will be... well lets use a one word dire. In words I'd say she'd kill me and she and Becca will dance on my grave.
Seth stood up when he saw me. I shook my head wearing my best 'I'm sorry' face (😔).
"Did you..." he didn't continue and sighed when he saw my dejected face.
"I'm sorry I didn't find it" I swallowed lying is hard. "Don't worry I'll check again tomorrow morning. I'm sure that it'll turn up after some time if we wait it out" I reached out to hold his hand in a comforting way because he might just never see it again.
Ever.
My deepest condolences my dear.
He gave me a bright smile and squeezed my hand "its all good. Its just a wallet I can always get another one. Don't worry yourself too much" he smiled at mom and Becca "I'll take my leave now have a good night"
"Good night my dear" mom said "I should probably go rest my old bones. Beth see the young man to the door"
Seth beamed then mouthed 'young man' to me.
I shook my head. "You're behaving like a child"
He pouted then smiled. He was handsome like Mr ego but Mr ego was a bit more eye catching. I'd never tell him that though. It'd just be fuelling his pride.
He still has to be punished though for taking Seth's wallet and for...for kissing me. I felt my cheeks warm as I remembered it. Fleeting but I don't know a word to use to describe it.
"What are you thinking about?" Seth asked.
*cough cough* "nothing. I'll walk you to the fence"
He nodded then pulled me along with him. That's when I remembered that our fingers were intertwined. My face grew hotter.
I looked at how perfectly matched we were. His hazels and my ambers. His chestnut brown hair and my dark brown hair. His 5'9 and my 5'7. I was a little smarter than him but I was content. I loved him and no smoking hot dude could make me forget that. Even though I was a bit, okay a lot, tongue tied around him, it was mostly comforting.
We reached the fence in no time. Neither of us had said a word. I smiled at him and said good night before reaching my hands around his neck and hugging him. I had to stand on my toes because he was a little taller than me. Soon my legs were shaking and I had to stand back on my soles. A smile made it way to my face when I saw his face was red.
I said good night again and kissed his red cheeks making them a deeper color. He staggered through the fence making me laugh.
I think that kissing...no, when the guy kissed me I lost my shyness. I feel so... brazen like I could go home with Seth and do the do. But we all know that'll not happen. We don't want the poor boy to go into shock.
I went inside and locked the door. I turned off the lights leaving only the important ones on. I yawned then went to my room. I opened the door and almost jumped when I saw Becca sitting on my bed.
"Spill" she said.
"Did you drink again? your room's down the hall"
"Nice try that's the bathroom. I mean you and Seth. What's popping?"
"Nothing" I stretched out on the bed. Then I pulled the comforter over my head, stretching out my feet I pushed her off my bed. "Get out"
"Fine" then she left. I removed the comforter from my head. Then drifted into a peaceful slumber.
I woke up invigorated and excited to start the day. I hopped out of bed and took my bath. While bathing I remembered that my period was to come this week.
Please don't come today. I need to be fresh in case Seth may decide to 'man' up. I am getting naughtier.
I walked out clean and fresh. After drying myself, I looked for what to wear.
Something cool. Not too flashy or bright.
I picked out a navy blue dress with bell shaped sleeves that we'd bought on Saturday. Next I choose my white Adidas sneakers.
Sitting on a small stool I faced my mirror. My once void vanity table contained different cosmetics. Becca had spent time showing me how to use them so after twenty minutes or there about I was through. This make-up was mild and calm. I wore my dress and shoes then stood in front of my ceiling to floor mirror. The dress was short, stopping just before my knees but it was free so if I sit down it would not come up.
I bounced downstairs my backpack strapped to my back. Mom was making breakfast and as usual prom queen was still in her room.
"Sweetie, you look beautiful"
"Thanks mom"
After a few minutes Becca came down she also complimented me. We went to school later.
Sharon and I were standing at my locker. She was talking about the latest school goss. I was taking out some books my locker, laughing at some things she said.
"Hello princess"
Oh no. I took a deep breath then faced him.
"Hello to you too" I stared daggers at him. We stared at each other none of us blinking. He finally gave in and produced Seth's wallet. "Don't be mad anymore, okay?" he pouted. Then he batted his eyelashes.
Stop being so cute!