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

almost biting my tongue since I was this close to

enjoy yourselves without me. I have therapy this afternoon

smile knowing that

so I can live through you two” Her voice goes

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

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

the worry painted in them. Her eyes had

wrong Ingrid? You’ve been sad since afternoon. And don’t tell me you’re okay I know

finally relieved that they could let down that

She was talking about my foster

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

way too quiet for him to be here.

game night was

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

stay home if you

and then nods. “I have red lipstick in my

Ingrid looks at me in

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

boyfriend.” Ingrid giggled as she looks at a nervous

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

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

WowHe said.

leans over to me and whispers ‘Told you that red

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

look beautiful Sophie”

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

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

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

Carson chuckled nervously. He told her shakily that he’d get me home safe and then we began to walk towards his

also own a car if you were wondering’ So it will

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

When we got in Carson turns to me while