POV: Scarlet
I woke up literally laying on top of Rey butt naked. She was out cold, her mouth hanging open and her makeup smeared everywhere. My head felt heavy and the light stung my eyes so bad I had to close them again.
I sat up and rubbed my face with my hands. Fuck I have some type of hangover, I'm not sure which kind because damn it's worse than my usual. I just feel slow, like it takes me a few seconds longer to process things. My mouth is super dry. I grab my phone from my jeans on the floor and glance at the time.
"Fuck." I rub my eyes.
It was just past 11.
"Hey, get up." I slap Rey on the leg.
"Emm." She tried to open her eyes but her eyelids must be too heavy because she fails.
She closes her mouth and takes a deep breath.
"What time is it?" her voice is raspy and dry sounding.
"Past 11, we need to go to the race track remember," I say.
"Fuck... just give me a second, go start the shower." She says.
"K." I force myself to stand up.
I walk to the bathroom and pee before turning the shower on. I look at myself in the mirror and I look like hell. Fuck. I walk to the kitchen to grab myself some water for my dry mouth, then I walk back to the restroom.
Rey has forced herself to sit up. Her eyes are still squeezed shut as she rubs her face and lets down her hair. I get in the shower and let the water cascade down my body. Rey walks over and pees in the toilet before joining me in the shower.
"Fucking hell," I complain.
"Let's sit." She sits down in the tub.
I sit behind her and pull her into my arms, resting my head on her shoulder. fuck, everything feels so hard to do. My body feels so heavy. I feel like I could sleep for days.
"We got too wild," I grumble.
"You think?" she forces an airy laugh.
I smile and kiss her shoulder.
"Better hurry before my nun mom shows up." Even as I say that I make no move to start washing up.
"Emm." She rests her head against me.
"We got to go get my car," I say.
"Damn it, I just need a moment to let my brain start working again." She says.
"K, me too," I mumble.
I don't know how long we sit there for but when we finally do go and take a shower we are crinkly. Then we get out and get dressed. I grab my phone off the charger and see that it nearly one o'clock.
"Let's get some lunch on our way there." I say.
"Sounds like a plan." She smiles at me.
When we walk outside my car is already in my spot, waiting for me. Rey and I share a confused look. I walk down the stairs and see a note taped to my window. I grab it.
'When you are ready to talk, call me.' – Sherry.
I sigh.
"Deal with it later, it's my weekend remember." Rey tugs me towards her car.
"Fine."
We go out for lunch at some burger place. God, I'm eating burgers now, what has my life come to? I'll be as fat as a whale in no time. How does Rey stay skinny! I don't get it. I must learn her secrets!
"How you feeling today?" she asks as we wait for our food to come.
"Better, you?"
"Much better, what even happened last night? I sort of blacked in and out."
"To be honest I have no fucking clue, it was fun and wild though. I remember laughing a lot." I chuckle.
She laughs and shakes her head.
"I haven't had that much fun in years." I smile at her and grab her hands in my own.
"Yeah? Why not, no one is stopping you from having fun like that every night."
"I've been known to get wild and out of control, but it's not so bad when I have someone by my side. You helped me stay just in control to get us home safely. Thank you for being there with me." I kiss her hand.
She blushes and smiles at me.
"I'll always be there by your side as long as you let me," she says.
That makes my heart skip a beat and my insides knot together. This isn't so bad. Rey isn't so bad. I could get used to this. I could run away with her. It wouldn't be so bad. I actually think I might enjoy our adventures together. She makes it easy to forget the world and all my responsibility and just want to be me and happy. I like that.
"That sounds nice," I say.
Soon we are just smiling at each other in silence like a couple of weirdos. But I like it. It is a comforting silence. Then our food comes and we quickly eat.
We talk and joke around. She gets me to laugh as much as she can. She's really trying but I can't tell if that makes me happy or sad. Maybe both.
"Hey let me use the restroom before we leave." I kiss her cheek as she stands up.
"Okay, I'll be waiting in the car. Don't take too long." She slaps my butt.
"Yes, master." I tease.
She laughs before walking towards the car.
I go to the restroom and wash my hands from all the burger grease. Then I glance over myself in the mirror. I no longer have the goth get up on, but I still don't quite look right. I have dark circles under my eyes. My eyes are red from exhaustion. I look paler than usual. I really did a shitty job on my makeup. With a sigh, I open my purse and pull out some stuff to make me presentable.
Just then the bathroom door opens and I pay it no mind as I touch up my lips until I see the reflection of Maddison standing behind me.
I stand up straight and whirl around to look at her.
She is looking at me with a sad expression on her face. Her hair is down looking better than ever with those natural loose dark brown curls. Her emerald eyes sparkle at me. She has on jeans and a plain t-shirt. My heart aches just looking at her.
"Maddison? What are you doing here?" I ask.
"I was here eating lunch with my dad. He took me to get my drivers license today. It's a celebration lunch." She forces a smile.
"H-how long have you been here?" I ask.
"A little longer than you have, I saw your whole date with Reyna. I was only sitting a few tables down." She looks at the floor.
"Oh." Wow, I didn't even notice her. Did Rey?
"Yeah, so... um, it's nice seeing you." she forces herself to look at me again.
"Yeah you too, but I got to go." I quickly pack up all my stuff.
"Wait." She catches me by the wrist.
God, my heart is pounding. My palms are sweating. Everything inside of me feels tingly and electrified. Why does she have this effect on me? No one can make me feel like she can.
She walks in front of me and cups my face in her hands. I can't help but relax into her touch.
"Oh Scarlet, what is she doing to you? You don't look like yourself. I'm worried about you. Are you okay?" She whispers so sweetly it yanks on my heartstrings and makes me want to cry.
Of course, nothing gets past Maddison. She can see right through me. She can see how broken and damaged I really am. But Reyna has nothing to do with that, this was all me. I did this to myself because I am a piece of shit.
I grab her hands in my own and slowly pull them away.
"I have to go Maddison. I have to go." I swallow down my tears.
"Where are you going?" she asks.
"I don't know, I guess I'll find out when I get there. but I have to go, it was nice seeing you again. Just one last time. Goodbye Maddy." I quickly walkout.
"Last time? Scarlet! Scarlet wait! Where are you going!?" she chases after me.
I quickly walk out and hop into Reyna's car.
"Drive," I say.
"Scarlet!" Maddison bangs on the window.
Reyna puts the car in reverse and peels away. I sigh and relax into my seat.
"What the hell was that?" Rey asks me.
"I don't know, she cornered me in the restroom. She was here eating lunch with her dad the whole time, just a few tables from us. I didn't even notice her. I told her I had to leave and she freaked out.
Rey sighs.
"I didn't kiss her or anything," I assure her.
"I know, trust me I would be able to tell if you did." she grabs my hand in her own and interlocks our fingers as she drives us to our next destination.
I squeeze her hand for reassurance. She squeezes back.
Fucking hell, I was so not counting on seeing Maddison today. Damn it. Now I feel like shit. Why does she have to look at me with those emerald eyes? Why does she have this affect one? From that one look, I just want to run into her arms and kiss her like there is no tomorrow. I want to bury my head in her shoulder and breathe her in. I just want to hear her laugh one last time.
Fucking hell.
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