Chapter 9

Alice's heart was pounding as she awkwardly waved at Simon. He was still waiting and not driving off, making her feel more embarrassed by herself. Simon rolled the window and peaked his head out.

“Are you sure you don’t want to wait inside the car? It’s pouring and you could get a cold.”

“It’s fine,” Alice cast her eyes down and shifted on her feet.

“Hey Simon,” Megan shouted, making Alice relax.

“Sup Meg,” Simon shouted, “Bye Al, see you.”

“Bye,” Alice quickly responded. Simon waved, sat back in his car, hooted, and left.

“Get in, girl. He is gone,” Megan said, but Alice didn’t move. “Alice!” She clapped her hands in front of her.

“What?” Alice asked.

“It’s raining. Move your ass.” Megan shook her head.

Alice followed Megan inside, her body shaking from the icy rain and from everything that happened. She had asked Simon to take her to Megan’s place after and not at home because she needed her friend.

“Is anyone here?” Alice asked.

“Nah, I’m all alone. Have been all alone this whole a