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Me: I’m not ignoring you. I’m just busy.
Bianca: Busy fucking other chicks.
Her response actually makes me mad. This is why Brandon thinks I should have nothing to do with her. She’s always like this when I go back to school.
Me: What if I am? You’re not my girlfriend.
Bianca: Ugh. Whatever. You’re disgusting.
I don’t bother answering. Nothing I say will please her unless I beg to make us official, which I am not willing to do. She’s a cool girl and all, but she’s just not someone I could see myself being with. We’ve tried a few times, but it always ended because she expected me to be this perfect boyfriend and that’s not me. Besides, my eyes never stay focused on one person.
Another text comes through, but this time I smile a little.
Bree: I’m laying in bed, but I’m a little disappointed.
It’s not as comfortable as your new one.
Her attempts at being subtle are slightly adorable, but she fails miserably.
Me: Well, how about you come over tomorrow
and we can lay on mine and watch a movie?
Bree: That sounds great. I have class until five
but I’m free after.
The thought of having plans with Bree makes me a little uneasy, but not nearly as much as I expected. Maybe giving this a shot won’t be so bad after all.
Me: Do you need me to pick you up?
Bree: If you could.
Me: No problem. I’ll be there around 5:30.
Goodnight Brianna.
Bree: Goodnight Holden. ?
I try not to think too much of the heart. I’m only giving this a shot because Caleb asked me to. The chances of it working out are slim. Relationships just aren’t my thing. Girls always expect romance and chivalry, and I’m more of the get drunk and have sex type. They always end up getting mad and telling me to fuck off. I’m sure this will be nothing different.
SITTING THROUGH CLASS THE next day has me feeling miserable. All we do is go over the syllabus and what’s expected from us for the duration of the class. It’s the same thing every year, and to be honest, I don’t know why they can’t just email us this stuff. It would have the same effect.
The time comes for me to pick up Bree and I go downstairs to grab my keys from the kitchen. Caleb and Jason are in there and eye me suspiciously. I brace myself for the interrogation.
“Where are you off to?” Jason manages to ask first.
I try to play it off like it’s nothing. It is, but they’re going to make a big deal about it. “I’m going to get Bree. We’re hanging out in my room tonight.”
“Hanging out? Is that what we’re calling it now?”
I chuckle. “Ay. Keep it PG. We’re just watching a movie.”
“Sure, sure.” He waves his hand dismissively.
Caleb looks smug. “So, you and her…”
“I’m giving it a chance.” I cut him off. “Just like you asked. Don’t get your hopes up, big boy.”
