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?”

glared at her and then sighed. I can never remain

“Okay fine * I agreed almost biting my tongue since I

two love birds will have to enjoy yourselves without me. I have

smile knowing

so I can live through you two” Her voice goes back to being

look good Ingrid?” I asked, turning around to stare at my reflection in

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

at me yet her eyes showed her stress lines and the worry painted in them. Her eyes had been like this since afternoon but she hadn’t told me

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

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

was talking about my foster

how much his job meant to

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

I suppose game night was

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

can stay home

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

bell rang on the door and Ingrid looks at me in excitement. Uh oh,

it open. I sighed and

Ingrid giggled as she looks at a nervous

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

me and his mouth parted. His attention didn’t make my heart thunder in my chest neither did I

WowHe said.

Ingrid leans over to me and whispers ‘Told you that red lipstick would

“You two have

beautiful Sophie” He

It wasn’t every day I got told I

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

my girl back in one piece.” She warned. “Or else I have

He told her shakily that he’d get me home safe and then we began to walk

the car, Ingrid yells. “I also own a car if you were wondering’ So

get me out of here.” I laughed as I quickened my

Carson turns to me while starting the car “Your mom