I’m surprised they haven’t texted me. They have to be done with practice and stewing over not getting to play with their new toy. Of course, the more time they have to stew, the more plotting they can do.
I take a deep breath, pretty sure this stunt is going to bite me in the ass. Tomorrow will be hell, but at least I now have the proper uniform to go into battle.
“They won’t know what hit them.” Kenz walks around to the trunk to help me unload my bags.
“That’s the plan. I may not have the sexual experience to properly fuck with them, but I know how to dress to draw attention.” It’ll be nice to dress how I want for a change.
We take all the bags up to my room and put away my new clothes. Wonder if Jack will like my new clothes? After all, he said I needed new ones.
Where the hell did that thought come from? I’m dressing for me finally, not those Neanderthals.
My phone vibrates. My insides tense.
DEATH (Luke):
Grounded?
Me:
Yes
DEATH (Luke):
Pick you up tomorrow
Me:
Mom wants me to take my car. I’m not allowed to hang out after school.
DEATH (Luke):
…
It isn’t a lie. She prefers me to have my car. I’m just not grounded. The three dots disappear. I walk over to Kenz and show her the conversation.
“You should let him drive you. You know it would be easier.” Kenz drops to the edge of my bed.
A fire starts in my belly. “Sure, easier. Giving in to their every demand would certainly beeasier, but I don’t want to have sex with four bulked-up-on-’roids football players.” I throw my hands up in the air. “It’s not even a choice. I won’t lie down and take it because they tell me to. Nine months. I have nine months left to get through this school year and get as far away from these guys as possible.”
“H, it’s nine months. Do you know how much shit they can throw at you in nine months?”
I don’t really want to think about that. I’m just trying to survive this week. Next week I’ll survive that one.
“Mom wants me to find a boyfriend.” I roll my head toward Kenz. “Not that they qualify, but what do you think she’ll say about having four?”
“You could do worse. Parker Ford said Jack and Caden were amazing.” Kenz purses her lips. “A few girls say Eli’s a little rough, but in a good way. And Luke…well, he has the equipment and the talent to use it apparently. You could definitely do worse for your first sexual experience.”
DEATH (Luke):
Tell your mother we’ll get you to school and home on time
I bite down on my lip.
Me:
You shouldn’t miss practice
DEATH (Luke):
