(James)
"Ugh. My arms? Something's weighing on my arm." I asked as I opened my eyes to see Sophie laying on my shoulder.
"Oh no" I sighed looking at her drooling face. It was deceptively cute and there was another cute face in between us. Wendy was fast asleep resting peacefully on my chest. Both of them were fast asleep
"We did it again" I said picking up the remote and shutting off the TV before turning to Sophie
"Hey Sophie" I said shaking her gently
"Hm five more minutes" she sleepily groaned
"Come on Soph, you have to wake up. We're gonna be late for school" I said before she finally opened her eyes
"What" she said rubbing her eyes
"You're finally awake. We have to get ready for school" I sighed
"What happened?" She asked getting of my shoulder and wiping away the drool from her mouth
"It happened again" I said rolling my shoulder
"Again?"
"Yeah we should really stop falling asleep on the couch. I think something's wrong with my shoulder. I might have to go to the doctor"
"I'm not that heavy Taylor" she said punching me on my shoulder
"Owe" I faked a scream
"You okay?"
"It's broken. It's definitely broken" I said
"Oh really? Why don't you let me pop it back into place" she threatened evilly
"That's okay" I said nervously
"It's really no problem" she continued with a sadistic smirk that promised pain
"I'm actually fine. Totally fine" I said fearfully
"So I won't hear about that shoulder pain again?"
"Shoulder pain? What shoulder pain? How could you cause shoulder pain you're as light as a feather" I said
"Glad to hear it" she said patting my shoulder
"But seriously though, it's been a week and we've been falling asleep like this since Saturday. Who knows when something might happen?" I said
"Something?"
"You know.... something"
"So what do you suggest we do?"
"I don't know."
"I say we do nothing" She said
"Nothing?"
"Yeah tomorrow's Thanksgiving and Wendy is going back to her mom's the day after. So we can stop falling asleep on the couch and instead sleep in our own rooms" she said
"I guess you're right. Have you been able to contact your mom by the way?"
"Nope straight to voicemail" she said
"Sorry about that"
"It's okay. What about you?" I asked
"What about me?"
"Betty-Ann? Have you been able to reach her at all?" She asked
"Voicemail" I answered
"And she hasn't been going to school lately" she said before her phone buzzed
"I got a text"
"Who is it?" I asked
"Nick, he can't make it to school today"
"Again? Seriously why do those two think school is optional?" I said before Sophie chuckled
"So what do you want for breakfast?" She asked
"Bacon and eggs" I said
"Why do you always say bacon and eggs?" She said rolling her eyes
"Because you make the best bacon and eggs"
"Nice try. I'm not making bacon and eggs so pick something else"
"Fine. That Breakfast Quesadillas thing you made two days ago" I said
"See now that's a good idea" she said before there was a knock on the door
"I'm gonna get the door"
"I'm going to brush my teeth" she said stretched before going to her bathroom
"Okay" I said before going to the door and opened it to see Mr. Sanders
"Oh Mr Sanders good morning"
"Good morning to you too"
"Is there something we can help you with?" I asked
"No"
"So why are you here?" I asked
"I came to tell you I won't be able to watch Wendy for you today"
"Why not?" I asked
"I'm actually going over to your mother's"
"Okay but why would you go over to Trudy's?" I asked
"I'm actually helping her prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow"
"You're going too?"
"Yes she extended an invitation last week. I'm guessing that's okay with you"
"Does it matter?" I asked before he sighed
"Either way I just wanted you to know that I won't be able to take care of Wendy. Have a good morning" he said
"Yeah you too" I said before he left.
I sighed before walking back into the room to see Sophie walking down the stairs
"Hey who was at the door?"
"It was Mr. Sanders he said he can't watch Wendy"
"Really?" She asked
"Yeah but don't worry I have an idea" I said going over to the table in front of the TV and picked up my phone and called Rebecca
"Hey James what's up?" She asked
"I need a favor" I said
"What is it?"
"Can you watch Wendy for a couple hours?"
"Sorry James but I can't"
"Come on why not?"
"One, I have to work and two, exam's are coming up so I need to study"
"Come on it's for Wendy"
"James you know I love Wendy..."
"So you will" I interrupted
"But I can't. The bakery isn't doing well and I'm trying to find away to fix it"
"Fix it? Wait don't tell me you think this is your fault?" I asked
"James, I just want to help out. Your mom's been really nice to me since I came into town"
"So? That doesn't make you responsible for her mistakes. Plus keep in mind she did fire you" I said
"Look I'm not saying I'm responsible or anything. I just want to help the bakery get back on its feet. And if you really think about it if the bakery doesn't start making money fast it could be in danger of closing down and then I'd have to find a new job and god knows how I would pay for school"
"Alright alright I get it" I said
"Good so you wanna help me?" She asked
"I'm not getting involved" I said
"What?"
"I'm staying out of it" I said
"Whatever. Later Taylor, oh wait have you seen Rose? She didn't come home yesterday. So I'm guessing she slept over at Aiden's"
"Well I just woke up so I'm not sure if she's there or not"
"Okay. I'll just try calling her again. See you later" she said
"Yeah bye" I said hanging up
"So what did she say?"
"She can't she's busy" I answered before she sighed
"So who are we going to leave her with now?" She asked
"Doesn't your mom come back to town today?" I asked
"I guess so but who's the unlucky one that's going to bring her over" she said
"Heads or tails decides?" I suggested
"Heads you go. Tails I stay in the car" she said as I searched my pocket for a coin
"Nice try" I said before flipping the coin
"Heads" I sighed
"Alright, I'm going to wake up Wendy" she said happily skipping over to Wendy leaving me only to sigh
(Rose)
"Ah" I yawned as I stretched. It was another lovely morning and I had once again slept over at Aiden's. I had been doing it ever since our unofficial first date last Saturday and I've got to admit it felt nice to wake up next to someone. I looked at him and noticed some of his hair was in his face. I smiled as I moved my hand closer to his face but before I could move the hair out of his face I stopped my hand
"What the hell are you doing Rose?" I asked myself before I sighed and got off the bed quickly putting on my underwear
"Leaving already?" He asked rubbing his eyes as if he had just woken up
"Yeah I have class to get to. Plus I have to get going before your dad wakes up" I said putting on my bra
"Hey Jake went grocery shopping and brought some whip cream. So I'm thinking maybe we could use it tonight"
"Oh that might be a problem" I said putting on my skirt
"Why? Aren't you gonna stay over again tonight?"
"Don't know."
"Why not?"
"Some frat guys are throwing a party and I'm thinking I should go"
"Why?"
"Because they're my friends and I haven't spent much time with them lately"
"Aren't I your friend?"
"You're a different kind of friend"
"So you've never slept with any of them?" He asked disbelieving
"I'm not saying that" I said
"So how am I different?"
"You... You're you and that's different" I said
"Really?" He asked with a smile
"Plus I haven't been to one in two weeks and people are starting to notice and some say they've seen us together. They seem to think you're my boyfriend"
"Boyfriend?" He laughed
"What's so funny?" I asked deadly serious as I put on my shirt
"No it's nothing. It's just you don't seem like the type that would get a boyfriend" he said
"Why not?" I asked. I wasn't angry, at least I didn't think I was. I didn't have a reason to be. He wasn't wrong. I truly didn't see myself as the type of girl that plans to sticks with one guy forever. I mean forever is a long time and girls like that tend to get their heart broken. Case in point Becca. Though hearing him laugh at the mere possibility of being my boyfriend pissed me off
"Hmph" I scoffed angrily picking up my bag
"Rose" he called but I just ignored him as I walked to the door
"Rose" he repeated jumping off his bed and putting on his underwear. I still didn't say anything instead I just put my hand on the doorknob
"Are you angry? Did I say something wrong?" He asked grabbing unto my arm keeping me from leaving
"No I'm not angry" I said coldly
"Come on, you're definitely angry"
"I'm not. I just want to go home and get a shower so I can get to class" I said
"Seriously?" He asked
"Seriously. Now let me go I have to get going" I said before the door opened and Britney walked in
"Britney" I said
"You're still here?" she asked her obvious distain for me apparent in her tone
"I was just leaving, but your brother won't let me go" I said exaggerating their relationship to piss her off
"We're not related" she said glaring at me
"She's not my sister" he defended
"Yeah whatever, can you just let me go now?" I said
"Oh sorry, I just wanted to know if you're really okay"
"Yeah you're still holding my arm"
"Sorry" he said letting go
"Anyways what do you want so early in the morning?" I asked
"Is it really your business? I don't think I came to your room" she said
"Britney, can you just tell me what you want?" He asked
"My dress. I've been asking for it all week. You haven't returned it since your little toy here wore it last week" she said
"The dress? Didn't you tell her?" I asked Aiden
"Um I was planning to but-"
"Didn't tell me what?" She asked glaring hostilely at him
"Now Britney. Don't get mad. It's actually a pretty funny story"
"Oh I was in the mood for a good laugh" she said sarcastically as she glared at him evilly
"Well it's not funny haha. It's more funny please don't kill me" he said annoying me to no end
"Oh for Christ sake just tell her it's destroyed" I said
"What? Destroyed!" She yelled angrily
"Yeah ripped to shreds. When Aiden here was scoring with his 'toy' if you know what I mean... of course you do you're a big girl. We got a little rough and wild almost like animals. You couldn't even begin to imagine" I said irritating her
"Britney look I can explain" he said before she burst out laughing
"Britney, are you okay?"
"It's actually pretty funny" she laughed
"What?" Aiden asked shocked
"It's funny" she repeated
"Really?" He asked laughing a little
"Yeah" she said laughing and Aiden soon joined in
"But no where near as funny as what will happen to you if you don't get me an identical dress by next week" she threatened while laughing causing Aiden's laughter to stop
"Now that you two got that settled. Is Jake outside? I'd like to leave now?" I asked her and she smirked
"No, he's still asleep....at least last I checked" she said smirking
"See you whenever" I said before leaving the two of them. I don't know what it was but something about the girl rubbed me the wrong way. A week ago I was fine with those two. I mean I knew they liked each other and it wasn't awkward or anything. I certainly didn't feel angry about them together or anything.
It's all Rebecca's fault. Her stupid words last week had gotten my mind messed up.
Finally reaching the door it opened and someone walked in.
So there I stood face to face with Jake neither of us saying anything until suddenly he yelled
"Aiden!!!" He yelled practically turning red
"Uh oh" I said before Aiden and Britney came down the stairs. Aiden looked horrified and Britney just smirked confidently and I knew the bitch did this on our purpose
"What is the meaning of this? What is she doing here?"
"You know Jake it's a funny story. Would you believe me if I said she stayed over at James's and came to borrow some salt"
"You know that is funny because I'm just coming over from James's"
"I knew that. The real reason is even funnier. Not funny haha but funny pleas-" Aiden started
"I stayed the night."
"Rose" Aiden said shocked that I would outright admit it. Even Britney and Jake seemed a bit caught off guard
"Sorry but I really have to go. I have no time to do come with some bullshit excuse. I still have a class to go" I said really wanting to leave
"If you were so worried about school. You shouldn't have stayed here the night. I need to talk to the both of you"
"Jake, she's really late. Can't this wait?" Aiden asked. Jake looked back and forth between us before sighing
"Get going."
"Thanks Jake" Aiden said
"Don't thank me yet. You and I still have to talk young man" Jake said angrily dragging Aiden into the kitchen
"Looks like Aiden's in trouble again. He should know better than to let his play things run around so freely" Britney said
"I don't have time to play with you little girl. I actually have a life" I said before leaving
I took a first taxi back to the campus and practically burst the door down as I stormed in
"Who does that bitch think she is?" I grumbled as I walked into the kitchen to see Rebecca making bacon and eggs
"Becca darling, I'm home" I said before she hit me in my head
"Owe! What was that for?"
"You know what"
"Alright I'm sorry I left last night without telling you. I hope I didn't cause you any trouble"
"Oh no trouble at all." She said sarcastically
"What happened?" I sighed
"Our dorm mother came by and she asked where you are"
"What did you tell her?"
"I told her you went to a sorority party"
"Really?"
"Yeah would you rather I told her you were sleeping in an high school boy's room?"
"Thank you for your help Becca dear" I said sweetly
"Hmph" she scoffed rolling her eyes
"If it's any consolation my morning wasn't exactly the best anyway" I sighed picking up one of the toast
"What happened?" She asked before I told her everything.
"So I told her off and came home" I finished
"Wow I can't believe it
"Yeah, isn't she the worst?"
"No not her. I meant you"
"Me? What did I do?"
"Nothing I just never thought I'd see the day Rosalia Martinez would be jealous"
"Jealous? Me?" I bursted out laughing
"No way" I said
"Laugh all you want. It's clear you're jealous" she said
"Becca dear, I don't get jealous. It's not my thing"
"Huh uh" she nodded disbelieving
"Whatever. I'm going to take a shower" I said running into the bathroom
"Me? Jealous? ludicrous" I said closing the bathroom
"You know what." I said taking out my phone
*Hey guys I'm coming to the party. Who's ready for a good time??* ✔️