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“Whatcha doing here?”
She shrugged. “Just hanging out. What about you?”
“Just got outta practice and was heading to Nick’s for subs.” He lifted his chin, and Marissa turned. Two boys and two girls made their way over. They all looked to be about Trevor’s age. High schoolers, such a simpler time.
“So, Drew, Matt, this is Marissa. I was telling you guys about her.” It wasn’t what he said but how his tone changed, which had Marissa quirking up her brow. Trevor laughed. “I only said nice things, I swear, Riss.”
Riss. He said it with a familiar comfortableness, as though they’d known each other for years. Both boys smiled. She didn’t miss the glance to her breasts. Unfortunately for them, she had a sweatshirt on, revealing nothing. She held back a giggle and turned to the girls.
“Hi.”
“Oh shit, I’m an ass.” Trevor walked over to the girls, planting himself next to the blonde who hooked her arm around his waist. “This is Kayla and Van.” The blonde, Kayla, waved and said hi as she snuggled deeper into Trevor’s side. By every outward appearance, she’d think she was his girlfriend, however, she looked way more interested in him than he did with her. The small brunette stepped forward and reached out her hand. Marissa had to twist her body around.
“It’s actually Vanessa. Nice to meet you.” She smiled, which made Marissa smile back. This one was sweet and getting a closer look; she was subtly beautiful.
“Nice to meet you too.”
“We gonna go? I’m starving,” Kayla asked, but Marissa noticed Trevor’s gaze was on Vanessa.
“Trev.”
He blinked, giving his attention back to Kayla and untangling her grip from his waist. “You guys go, I gotta get home soon anyway, homework and shit. I’m gonna catch a ride with Riss.”
One of the guys slapped him on the back, and the small group said their goodbyes. Marissa couldn’t help but notice Vanessa stayed away from the group by a few feet. An outsider. Vanessa seemed to sense her stare and gazed up. She gave a shy smile and waved. Marissa waved back and watched as the group made their way out of the park and Trevor took a seat next to her. His thigh touched against hers with such familiarity.
“Is Kayla your girlfriend?”
Trevor snorted and gave her a side glance. “She wants to be.”
“What about Vanessa, does she want to be?”
He cocked his brow. “Gorgeous, right? So fuc….um, I mean she’s really smart too. But quiet and sometimes shy.”
“Maybe she’s just a really good listener.”
“Yeah, maybe. Not my type, though.”
“Doesn’t put out?”
Trev choked on the sip of his soda, and it sprayed everywhere. He leaned over laughing, gaining the attention of the parents in the park. “Oh man, that’s not what I expected to come out of your mouth.” He wiped his mouth and turned to her, smiling. “No, I’m thinking Vanessa doesn’t put out, but it’s not the reason. She’s just different is all.”
“That’s a bad thing?” Marissa stared back at the kids playing. “I’m different.”
“I didn’t mean it was bad. I just…she could do a lot better than me, is all.”
Marissa was surprised by his admission. Trevor seemed the type to have an abundance of confidence.
“Really?”
“Why do ya sound so shocked?”
“I think you’re pretty awesome.”
“Yeah?”
She turned her head, expecting a smirk but found serious eyes focused on her. It was as if he was waiting on approval. She nodded. “I think you’re great, Trev. Really special.”
The cherubs of his cheeks pinkened, and he looked away, but not before she caught the faint smile. She hadn’t spent much time around teenage boys in the past. From what she could remember from her own high school days, there wasn’t too much to them aside from parties, girls, and sports, but Trevor was different. A softer side he kept well hidden.
