26. Injustice - Natalie - . After an uneventful and surprisingly peaceful day at school, I spend my time watching tv and hearing mom rumble about my college choices. She doesn’t want me to go away. I, on the other hand, want to put as much distance between this town and myself. I glance at my watch, expecting Jacob to turn up anytime. Half an hour passes, then almost an hour. I sigh, thinking about texting him, but remember that boy barely uses his phone. I change my clothes and walk over to his house. If he can come unannounced, it’s only fair if I surprise him too. I am eager to visit him. I want to see Coco, not him… I needlessly correct myself. After all, I didn’t meet her during my morning jog today, or him for that matter. I give myself more excuses. I walk towards his house, cursing myself inwardly. I am probably getting too involved with him. As I knock on his door and patiently wait for it to open. I suck in a breath as I see, Not Jacob, Not his mother, nor any other

32. Ask Norris- Jacob -.After getting home, I lay in my bed and hugged Coco for a long time. I didn’t see Natalie much at school today. It was for the best, but it made me feel miserable. She came in late and left early from the classes we had together. Didn’t notice her anywhere in the cafeteria either. I get it they don’t get along. But was it necessary to shut me out without a word? I probably read it too much when we visited my old place. It meant nothing. That day and our last few interactions were nothing.My phone goes off after some time. I realize I had fallen asleep and Coco was long gone.West calling…“Where are you? I texted you an hour ago.” I rub my eyes and his voice breaks my drowsiness.“What happened?”“Could you bring something to eat? I will bring drinks. Turns out it’s a surprise party… So we gotta arrange everything.”“Oh… Will his parents allow us at his place?”“They ain’t home. I know that for sure.”“You better be... I will see what I can do. How many peo

Rude....After being blown off rudely by him. I stay quiet for a while. I know beggars don’t get to choose, but he should at least acknowledge my apology.“Do you want me to stay quiet the whole ride or I can talk?” I ask him in annoyance, when I cannot hold my tongue anymore.He chuckles dryly. “I guess you can talk. But keep in mind I am not feeling great. So avoid justifying why you ignored me last week.“Ok… this ride will be awkward.“I… I am… just sorry, you know,” I mumble. I want to justify myself, but there is no point. With the excuse of taking control of my life, I stopped talking to him. Ironically, it means I let West and his facade influence my decision. I can be fucking stupid sometimes.I shouldn’t have avoided him in the first place. Even if I did, I should have given him a reason. Ignoring him with no explanation was a wrong thing to do. No one deserves that.“So, how far is this place?”“Approx Three hour drive…”Why didn’t they come to pick her up?As if he reads

37. Bath… together?- Natalie -.My mind blanks out again. Why do I lose my to ability think around this boy so fucking often?“If they didn’t want us to take a bath… ‘He said an innocent line. And what did my perverted mind register?‘Want us to take a bath…’‘together’ is the word, my filthy mind added there.Fuck!! I need some action, with immediate effect. I should meet Ira tonight. Probably tag along to some party. Pick up some boy who will fuck my brains out. So I would stop imagining the unladylike things involving my hot neighbor.That’s the only way.Then I take a bath.A cold one…I feel much better, less slimy, and minimally horny afterwards. Wish I had an extra pair of clothes, but that’s alright. I come out and see Jacob asleep on the edge of the bed.Isn’t he afraid to fall down?Delicate equilibrium though.I sit on the other side of bed, he turns to face me while laying. He isn’t asleep after all.“Nice bath?” He asks with his eyes still closed.“Yup!” Don’t ask fo

40. Dirty Thoughts- Natalie -.I call mom and tell her I won’t be coming home. She asks for Ira and talks to her for a while. We lie around watching Netflix and eventually decide to get out of the house for the night.“Liam told me there is a big party nearby. Some rich dude is throwing. We could go-”“Duh! I have no clothes, Ira…”“You could wear mine.”I scoff. “Your knee length will look like a short dress on me.”She rolls her eyes.” I am not that short and you ain’t that tall. So quit whining,” she says and starts browsing her closet for dresses.“Should I invite Liam?” She asks me hesitantly.“Only if you promise not to make me feel like a third wheel.”Then we get ready and head for the party.It was stupid of me to believe her. The dress is too short and I am totally the third wheel. This girl is crazy about Liam and Liam is infatuated with her. I can see them happily ever after if they decide to take each other seriously.Soon they forget I am there. So I wander around the