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?”

and then sighed. I can

almost biting my tongue since

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

a small smile knowing that

pictures so I can live through you two” Her voice goes

asked, turning around to stare at my reflection in the

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

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

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, turning around to stare

to the floor and her shoulders sagged as if finally relieved that they could let down that weight. “He was laid

was talking about

to him. “I’m so sorry Ingrid. Where is he?” I

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

game night was

and I’m certain he’s at a bar right now. He didn’t want to come home yet. She sighs sadly with a shake

“I can stay home if you

“I have red lipstick in my drawer in the room, I’ll be right back.” She leaves

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

answer the door Ingrid pries it

the boyfriend.” Ingrid giggled as she looks

here, sweeps his gaze to me and I saw the relief in

attention didn’t make

WowHe said.

whispers ‘Told you that red lipstick

and she laughed. “You two have fun!’ She

look beautiful

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

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

“Or else I have duct tape, garbage bags, and a very sharp knite

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

yells. “I also own a car if you were wondering’ So it

please get me out of here.” I laughed

to me while starting the car “Your