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?”

I glared at her and then sighed. I can never remain mad at

agreed almost biting my tongue since I was this close to changing

‘Well you two love birds will have to enjoy yourselves without me.

small smile knowing that she

so I can live through you two” Her

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

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

smiled 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

okay I know

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

talking about my

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

I hadn’t seen him the entire day and the house was way too quiet for him to be here. His usually always watching television or stacking up the

game

taking it hard and I’m certain he’s at a bar right now.

“I can stay

enjoy yourself tonight! This is your first high-school party after all.” She beams and then nods. “I have red lipstick in my drawer in the room, I’ll be

Ingrid looks at me in

the door Ingrid pries it open. I sighed

you’re the boyfriend.” Ingrid giggled as she looks at

gaze to me and I saw the

his gaze roamed over me and his mouth parted. His attention didn’t make my heart thunder

WowHe said.

me and whispers ‘Told

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

beautiful Sophie” He breathed

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

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

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

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

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

here.” I

to me while starting the car