Chapter 10
I hear the clacking of her heels nearing and I couldn’t prevent myself from lifting my head. Her eyes are a stormy blue. Rage. Rage poured in the depths of her eyes, eyes Blake seemed to like.
“You’re boring.” Her red lips curl into a sneer, the white pearly teeth now visible. I feel the invisible blow and stagger back as she advances.
“You’re not even pretty.” She continues, her eyes racking over my form in displeasure. Her blue eyes settle on my leggings and she snorts. “And for F*ck sake you can’t even dress right.” She laughs but it’s void of humor.
By now we were inches apart with me having to crane my neck to look at her. It was no secret that I was short. I blamed my mom for this stupid height. I always seemed to look like a little kid compared to everyone else. It’s no wonder Blake doesn’t see me as anything more than a friend.
“I don’t get why he can’t seem to leave you for just a second. What do you have that I don’t?” She grits out harshly and reaches over to wrap her finger around my inky black tresses.
I gulp having the urge to back away but not wanting to give her the satisfaction of seeing me uneasy. So I sucked in the slight panicky feeling and mustered up the courage to glower at her.
I could smell her sickening scent of flowers mixed with the smell of alcohol. I hold back the gag I dreadfully wanted to let out.” Well I have intelligence and that’s something you lack. You know the saying, brains over beauty.”
What’s wrong with me? Why was I provoking her? And why do I love it?
I could see the gears shifting in her head, see her contemplate if to knock me. I wasn’t one for altercations and hated the thought of being in one. But I couldn’t promise to stay still if she decided to punch me in the face.
Before I could think or have time to move out of her way, her hand was already gripping around the bone of my wrist. Her nails are pointy and scratches the surface of my skin with the sudden pressure she added.
liquor reaches my nose and I flinch away. She
you. Think about it Ley, the guy had his chance to be with you but he isn’t. That just means you’re nothing.
the nickname Blake called me.I didn’t like it
of seeing how hurt I felt. She wouldn’t win. I open my mouth ready
first to speak. “What’s going on?”
“Did
further. “Yeah I got it.” He shows the ping pong ball and walks to the table. Stacy struts over to him
nodded. She was right anyway. I didn’t have a chance with Blake, he will never see me in that way. The thought was saddening but I needed to realize that I needed to move on. But somehow I knew it would be impossible
Ash, it was a whole bucket!”
know that many guys were afraid of him. Yes he was the top boxer
still he’s Blake. My Blake.
have to make the guy pee
shrugs, not at all fazed that he just made a guy pee his pants. The guy who apparently hosted this party. Will we get kicked out?
and I loved it!” Ryan laughs pouring beer into the cups. “Catch!” He shouts, throwing some beer at
done I could feel the pressure of wanting to back out. “Uh how does this game work
ball in the opponent’s cup. If the ball lands inside the cup they have to drink
widen and my head quickly snaps to the cups that were filled to the brim. Nerves instantly swim in my stomach. “So you’re saying if so happens that Blake or Stacy lands the ball in the cup we have to drink?” I question though I knew the
fixes our cups. “What, want to back out?” An annoying voice
look at her, matching her competitive glare. “Let’s do this Ryan. ” I gritted out and walk
so eager there Ley. I’m very good with my aim.” Blake winks, smirking.
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