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 at Mila

I agreed almost biting my tongue since I was this close to changing my

‘Well you two love birds will have to enjoy yourselves without me. I have therapy this afternoon and she usually takes forever to

serrt her a small smile knowing that she

‘Anyway, send me pictures so I can live through you two” Her voice

this look good Ingrid?” I asked, turning around to stare at my reflection in the mirror. I was domed in a black short dress

Ingrid leans against the doorframe and smiles at me.” You look beautiful Sophie. Red lipstick would definitely bring out the look. She

eyes showed her stress lines and the worry painted in them. Her eyes had been like

afternoon. And don’t tell me you’re okay I know you’re not. A smile can’t hide everything.”

if finally relieved that

She was talking about my foster

knowing how much his job meant to him. “I’m

the entire day and the house was way too quiet for him to be here. His

I suppose game night

hard and I’m certain he’s at a bar right now. He didn’t want to

stay home if

beams and then nods. “I have red lipstick in my drawer in the room, I’ll be right back.” She leaves quickly before I

the door and Ingrid looks at me

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

giggled as she looks

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

and his mouth parted. His attention didn’t make my heart thunder

WowHe said.

over to me and whispers ‘Told you that red lipstick

two have fun!’ She pushes me towards Carson who smiled down

“You look beautiful

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

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

watching you 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 knite in the kitchen She

Carson chuckled nervously. He told her shakily that he’d get me home safe

when we were inches from the car, Ingrid yells. “I also own a car if you

“Oh my G*d, please get me out of here.” I laughed as I quickened my steps to the

got in Carson turns to me while