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?”

at her and then sighed. I can never remain mad at Mila for too

I agreed almost biting my tongue since I was this close

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

1 serrt her a small smile knowing that she

through you two” Her voice goes back

I asked, turning around to stare at my reflection in the mirror. I was domed

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

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

“What’s wrong Ingrid? You’ve been sad since afternoon. And don’t tell me you’re okay I know you’re not. A smile can’t

as if finally relieved that they could let down that weight. “He

talking

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

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

suppose game night was

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

“I can stay

is your first high-school party after all.” She beams and then nods. “I have red lipstick in my drawer

rang on the door and Ingrid looks at me in excitement. Uh oh, she’s

it open. I sighed and walked over

the boyfriend.” Ingrid giggled as she looks at a

sweeps his gaze to me and

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

WowHe said.

‘Told you that red lipstick

elbowed her lightly and she laughed. “You two have fun!’

“You look beautiful Sophie”

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

Carson and I started to walk away when Ingrid called out for his attention. We both turned around only to see that Ingrid was pointing her

girl back in one piece.” She warned. “Or else I have duct tape, garbage bags, and a very sharp

I giggled in embarrassment while Carson chuckled nervously. He told her shakily that he’d

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

here.” I laughed as I quickened my steps to the passenger’s

got in Carson turns to me while starting the car “Your mom is