The Girl He Craves

Chapter 18

Sophie’s pov

“Hey guys!” Mila chirped as she places her lunch on the table. I smiled, a bit uncomfortable that Carson had one of his arms slung over my shoulder the entire time.

I suppose that’s how couples act, but I didn’t think we were that kind of couple. The awkward ones sure. But the lovey dovey, no way.

Still, I didn’t want to tell him I was uncomfortable so I let him keep his arm there and besides I could feel Aiden’s glare on us. I know shouldn’t but I liked that he was visibly jealous and frustrated.

Mali sits down and stared at us with a small smile.

“I was just telling Sophie that ginger head boy Rob invited me to his party tonight. Carson said.

My brows clench. He did? Maybe I was too busy watching Aiden to pay attention to what he was saying.

Guilt weighed heavy in my stomach.

Mali snorted. “You call him ginger head boy? Classic.”

Carson shrugged and popped a fry in his mouth.” It makes him stand out.” “And stand out he does.’ Mali laughs lightly.

“Anyway, I wanted to go. With my girlfriend that is.” Carson smiles down at me and I nearly winced. The term girlfriend was still so weird. It didn’t help that my heart refused to open up to Carson.

“I don’t know…..” I trailed off. It was not like my foster parents won’t allow me. It

was just that I was never quite interested in partying before.

“Heard ginger head boy slash Rob throws awesome parties. Don’t mind his innocent look that guy is a freak, or so I’ve heard.” Mila winks and laughs a bit louder

Carson chuckles and looks at Mila and me. “So are we on or….” He trails off,

our answer.

*I don’t know it’s on a school night.” I began unsurely but Mila cuts me off.

“Larne people make excuses that it’s a school night babe. Come on this can be a second date for you two. You need some wind under your wings Soph, when have you ever been to a party?”

sighed. I can never remain mad

biting my tongue since I was this close to changing

claps and then sighed heavily. ‘Well you two love birds will have to enjoy yourselves without me. I have therapy

smile

live through you two” Her voice

turning around to stare at my reflection in the mirror.

look beautiful Sophie. Red lipstick

stress lines and the worry painted in

You’ve been sad since afternoon. And don’t tell me you’re okay I know you’re not. A smile can’t

her shoulders sagged as if finally relieved that they

was talking about

to him. “I’m so sorry

him to be here. His usually always watching television or stacking up the cards

I suppose game night

know him Soph. He’s taking it hard and I’m certain he’s at a bar right now. He didn’t want to come home yet. She sighs

can stay home if you

high-school party after all.” She beams and then nods. “I have red

rang on the door and Ingrid looks at me

I can answer the door Ingrid pries it open. I sighed and walked

Ingrid giggled as she looks at a nervous

his gaze to me and I saw the relief in his eyes. I smiled. He was so

then his gaze roamed over me and his mouth parted. His attention didn’t make my heart thunder in my chest neither did I

WowHe said.

over to me and whispers ‘Told you that red

lightly and she laughed. “You two have fun!’ She pushes me towards Carson

“You look beautiful Sophie”

his compliment. It wasn’t every day I got told I

attention. We both turned around only to see that Ingrid was pointing her fungere at her eyes

young man You better bring my girl back in one piece.” She warned. “Or else I have duct tape, garbage bags, and a very sharp

while Carson chuckled nervously. He told her shakily that he’d get

when we were inches from the car, Ingrid yells. “I also own a car if you were wondering’ So it will be easy to

please get me out of here.” I laughed

turns to me while starting the car “Your