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?”

her and then sighed. I

I agreed almost biting my tongue since I was this

will have to enjoy yourselves without me. I have therapy this afternoon

smile knowing that she couldn’t

can live through

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

the doorframe and smiles at me.” You look beautiful Sophie.

lines and the worry painted in them. Her eyes had been like this since afternoon but she hadn’t told me what caused

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 hide everything.” I toli her,

sagged as if finally relieved that they could let down that

She was talking about my foster

drops knowing how much his job meant to him. “I’m so sorry Ingrid. Where is he?”

day and the house was way too quiet for him to be here. His usually always watching television or stacking up the cards for

game night was canceled

“You 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

“I can stay home if

“No! You enjoy yourself tonight! This is your first high-school party after all.” She beams and then nods. “I have red lipstick in

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

it open. I sighed and walked

“So you’re the boyfriend.” Ingrid giggled

gaze to me and I saw the relief

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

WowHe said.

whispers ‘Told you that red lipstick would do the

laughed. “You two have fun!’ She pushes me towards Carson who smiled down at

look beautiful

“Thank you’ I smiled, accepting his compliment. It wasn’t every day I got told I was beautiful. Pretty yes, but

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

She warned. “Or else I have duct tape, garbage

that he’d get me home safe and

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

my G*d, please get me out of here.” I laughed as

Carson turns to me while starting the