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“Mando it was so weird, oh m y God, they put this thing up my” I drop the phone, man she’s loud “YES and Rome was beet red to, so embarrassing. They say 2 months I will know the sex. Yes of course I will text you as soon as I find out. Ok I have to go, he just dropped me off at work. I need to talk with your mom and get busy.” I hang up and make my way to the back office. This is going to be fun.
That went better than expected. I make my way around checking on everyone when I hear the bell ring. In steps Ashley hand in hand with Toby. I don’t mean to stare but it’s the first time I have seen him since he drove off. He looks the same, he seems happy. I remember what he said about staying away and I don’t want Rome in , so I steer clear of him, or I tried to until he sat in my section. I walk over, skin covered in a cold sweat. “Can I get the two of you anything to drink?” I am proud of how strong my voice comes out. I straighten my back and put on a smile. It’s ok! They are laying it on thick. Both sitting on one side of the booth and she is pretty much sitting in his lap. “I want a choco shacko shake and what do you want baby?” she ask him leaning in close running her hands down the side of his face. “I’ll take the same.” I look at him perplexed “You hate chocolate.” I didn’t mean to say it but it’s the truth. “No I dislike it. I hate you.” He looks away “Just bring me a coke float.” I don’t say another word when I walk off. Big girl panties, check! Fuck the world shoes, check! Mental workout, check! You got this Rory, just do you!
As I turn to head back with drinks in hand someone’s hand goes around my waist. I squeal because it shocks me. I look to see it’s Rome “I thought you were gone?” his eyes light up “I got a burger before I left, I am headed to work for awhile and I will be back before you get off.” I shake my head ok and turn to go, when he stops me again “Don’t let that bother you.” looking towards Toby’s table. “He isn’t worth it, if you want to tell him you can but not here. You don’t need the stress. He will act all assy in front of a crowd.” I shake my head no but I don’t try to hide. “No not right now it’s pointless, even I know that.” He reaches over like he has 100 times and kisses my forehead, he lets his hand slide down my check “See you in a few hours Princess” he shoved his shades over his eyes and uses his foot to shove the door open. The ding of the bell brings me back to the now, and I turn to take the drinks over. I am surprised to see the look on Toby’s face when I turn. He looks so vexed. I’m sure in his mind he sees more than what it was. “About time you came over here with our order, I see you moved on pretty fast” he spits out. Like he has room to talk. I stand my ground “Calling the kettle black?” I look down where I see Ashley’s hand roaming over the top of his pants, he is hard as a brick and accusing me, who does he think he is? I try not to be acrimonious but seeing that while he accuses me sets me on fire. “You know what Toby, I have and it’s great. Rome is a real man. He sets more than my soul on fire, If you get my drift. I mean like when he undresses in front of me my body goes into overdrive. That man is a perfect ten, all over.” I demonstrate with my hands holding them up like I am measuring his length right there. “Well, now You got me thinking about it. I’ll get you another waitress so I can go catch him and screw his brains out in the alley out back.” I walk off calling to Tess to deal with them. I walk right out the front door catching Mrs. Raiz smiling because she has heard the whole thing. “Rome wait!” I say walking like I am on a cat walk, I stomp hard one leg in front of the other, holding my head up high, I am on a mission. Rome sees it to, he throws his leg over the motorcycle so he can stand up. I finish it out in a full on run I know he will catch me when I jump. I spring with everything in my body, landing with my arms around his neck and my legs wrap around his waist. His hands go around my hips, bodies close, and grips me tight. I pull his face to mine and attack his mouth with so much force I bet I bruise. I run my hands through his hair and his hands slide down my hips to grip my butt. I clench my legs tighter. I am amazed at how natural it feels. It’s like fireworks go off over our head. Everything goes quiet and parking lot is spinning. I know he felt the same thing because when I pull back to look at him he has a hazy look in his eyes and he is smiling so big his dimples are showing. Completely breathless I say “Sorry to lay it on you but Toby was being an ass rubbing Ashley in my face, so I gave him what he thought he knew.” I lay my head down in the crease of his neck and we both giggle. He lets me start to slide down and says “Anytime you need an earth shattering kiss, you’re always welcome to jump in my arms.” I push up on my tiptoes and leave a small innocent kiss on his lips “I will remember that.” I turn to walk off and he swats my butt, I grab it “OUCH!” and turn to walk backwards looking at him. He winks and says “See you after work Princess.” I shake my head ok and almost walk into Toby as he storms past us out to his truck with a scrambling Ashley. Checkmate!
Chapter Twenty-One
( Mando)
“Ashley I haven’t told her. I know you want to believe I have but you know me better than that. Just because we aren’t friends anymore doesn’t mean I would tell anyone. It’s not my story to tell. Get Over Yourself. He doesn’t want you anymore now than he did then. He is using you to piss off Rory and you know it. You think it’s smart to be hanging out with him? What if his mom finds out? She’d tell everyone your story and omit her involvement. Whatever, just be careful, he leaves in a few weeks and you’re staying here. What? He already left? So what’s with you two now? NO! You know what don’t tell me. I am sick of this mess. I am so glad he left Rory alone, I would have never let her get involved with him, had you told me your story sooner. Now maybe you can let him go to. What about Clay?, he is super hot and seems nice. I would do him. HA Shut up hooker I would and so would you. He has a very sweet body and I think he is staying here to work with his dad. Yea I leave in 3 weeks. Excited, I guess. Ok whatev just stop making stupid choices, I’d like to see everyone happy. Help your dad to he needs it. I saw him the other night locking up and he could barely sweep the floors, he is getting to old. Alright, later Ashley, good luck in life. Yes I already said Yes. I promise I will not tell Rory your secret but I think one day, you will want to tell her. And if you get the urge go with it, she’s not so bad I swear it. Ok bye.”
Chapter Twenty-Two
It’s been a few days since I’ve seen anyone other than Rome. I try to rest, when I am not working. It’s been exhausting. I puke and sleep and puke. Don’t get me started on the crying. It seems every time I open my eyes, I cry. Anytime I try to talk, I cry. As much as Toby made me crazy I miss him dearly. Rome’s been wonderful, always right by my side. I don’t think him or the boys ever go home anymore. He always seems to be close to wherever I am. He makes me eat when I don’t want to, he keeps me as mentally busy as possible, so it can’t wonder. “Rome I think I need to tell Toby. He told me leave him alone but I don’t think he expected this.” He is in my kitchen fixing some nasty drink he will push down me since I haven’t held down anything solid in days. “Princess, think about it. Do you think he is ready to talk to you? I mean give it a little longer let him calm down. I agree he needs to know but if you tell him right now he won’t even believe you. He thinks we were messing around.” Taking the drink I sip it slowly “Eh what’s in this? It tastes like butt.” I sit it down and shake my head trying to push the flavor out. “I know, I can’t believe he thought that. We both know better though. I screwed up with my little revenge kiss the other day in the parking lot. I just drove it home, I’m sure. I still can’t wrap my head around what I done. I’m so sorry I did that to you.” He places a hand on my knee “I’m here Rory anytime you need me ok, I get that it hurt you and you just did it without thinking. Don’t worry about it.”
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Work doesn’t seem as fun these days. The days seem like they drag by in slow motion. Mando is here with me today, she is useless at work, however she is helpful with passing time. “Sooooo Rory, there’s a party tonight and it’s the last bash before everyone starts getting re
ady to leave for school. I wanna go, sooo that means I want you to go.” I sigh and fill my drink orders “I don’t know Mando I don’t have any business off at some party. Besides if I saw Toby and Ashley, I don’t think I would handle it well. I feel like I need to tell him.” I take the orders to the tables they belong to and when I return she still hasn’t lost her perch on the counter. “I don’t think that will be an issue, he left already like a week ago or something.” I almost drop the plate I just picked up, turning to her “WHAT? Where? You mean gone, moved away, gone? Like gone to school gone? Oh my gosh Mando I have to tell him.” I scream whisper at her, looking around to make sure no one else heard anything we were saying. “Now I will have to do this over a phone call, are you kidding me?” I stomp off and take the plates. Jerking my apron off as I come back around the corner, I’m over this. I’ve been on my feet for hours I don’t feel like dealing with all this mess right now. “Mando I don’t want to go to the party, I have to figure out how I am going to tell him now. What if he just hangs up on me or worse if he doesn’t believe me. I can’t do this alone.” I almost cry. “Oh stop it, you will never be alone. Rome isn’t ever going to let you out of his site. You’re the only one who doesn’t see it. That boy is crazy, mad, head over heels in love with you Rory. So just stop having a pity party for one and come out with me, I leave in less than 3 weeks and I won’t see you again until Christmas break.” She closes her eyes “Please?”
Chapter Twenty-Three
I’m still not sure why on earth I am here. I mean after a 13 hour Saturday shift at The Diner, zero sleep from still crying non-stop the night before, all I wanted to do was sleep. I still can’t believe Toby just left. Without giving me a chance to explain, making sure to only be in the same place as me with Ashley on his hip, it’s like he never cared at all. Mando wants to hit the last party. Schools been out for weeks, go away already people. I find myself here as her wingman, like she needs one. I should go, it’s been like 2 hours since I last saw her and I am betting she doesn’t even remember I am here now.
Making my way from my safe corner, where I have been tucked for the entire time, I head towards the door. Two more steps and I would be free. Pulling the door open I took a deep breath thankful the night was over, but standing on the other side of the door was Ashley, go figure. She turns with a huge smile on her face, it looks out of place. She hates me, why would she be smiling at m?. “Oh hiihhey Auroraaaa, let’s chat. Kewwy go get’er ahh drink.” she slurs. “Um no Kelly I’m fine thank,s I was just leaving.” I try to push past a drunken Ashley but she clenches down on my shoulder. I could knock her off me and bust her face again but I hate attention and I would end up in an all out brawl. In my condition, I can’t really allow that. I knew better than to come here. “Nooo aarrrorrry stay, I wanna talkkkk to youuuu.” she pushes out. “Soda Kelly, please, soda only” I push out. A few seconds after fighting the stench of liquor from Ashley, I have my drink to at least take my mind off of it. “So what do you want to talk about Ashley? Oh and thanks Kelly.” I have slowly been taken back in the house while the girls around me chat and laugh at things I was clueless about. Another drink was pushed into my hand. “Arory, I just wanted to tell you me and Toby ain’t together now. He left and we thought it best to just stay friends. I know these last few days or weeks or whatever was rough for you, but Toby was heartbroken. He needed me. So I helped him, can’t blame you though, I mean my GOD I seen the guy what’s his name? Rome? Shit me fancy girl he is FINE, with like a capitol F.” It seems Ashley isn’t really slurring anymore and the room seems to spin a little. “Yea well not sure what you mean Ashley, I never did anything with Rome.” Man my tongue feels thick. My mind must finally be trying to shut down. The girls giggle a little longer and I hear “OK LETS DO IT.” I turn around to ask what and I hear the girl named Kelly ask “ Ashley truth or dare?” of course she says dare and then Kelly says “Okay see that guy over there, you have to ask for his phone number.” I thought how cheesy to play this game but I watched and laughed along with the girls as Ashley strutted over to him and laughed then shortly walked away cell phone held high lit up with a new number showing. A few more girls went and another drink was shoved in my hand, I took it laughing harder than ever. “Ok Rory truth or dare?” I turn and realize it’s my turn. I want to say truth but I know it will be about Toby and I just can’t do that it would hurt. I am actually having fun with the plastics. “Ok I will bite.. DARE!” I giggle out. Following Ashley’s boney finger, I see her pointing to a semi hot guy in the corner. His hair is very blonde like almost white, he has clear blue eyes and a lean body. I am pretty sure he is on the swim team or something and seems to be sad. “You, babe, have to cheer him up by any means necessary.” I smile wide this should be easy, I am a naturally nice person. I go to walk off and stumble right into Mando “Where have you been?” she chirps at me she’s tipsy “Over there with the plastics.” I clipped out kind of mad at her because she left me all alone. “And they didn’t run off from me like someone I know.” I knew it was mean but who cares, I am sick of everyone. Her eyebrows scrunch up “Rory are you drunk?” I push back from her “NO” and I start back towards my dare. I hear her scream something at me and I jerk when she grabs at me but keep up my walk or wobble whichever it is. His face is so sweet, I could just eat it up. I stick my hand out in front of him “Hi I’m Rory, Did you know a cat has 32 muscles in its ear?” he looks up and I see not hurt but mischief maybe? He laughs lightly “Hi Rory” never stating his name and never smiles. I look over and all the plastics are doing a weird wave, I take as continue, so I turn back around and the room spins a little. His hand shoots out to grab me, “Easy girl” he has a velvet voice the kind that make you feel warm inside. I look up and smile “Thanks and sorry to blurt out that crazy random fact, but so you know it’s true, about their ears.” I stand for a bit with my head down, his arms still on my hip, why did I say that. He lifts my head and our eyes meet. Dear night he is so pretty. “Did you know a shrimp’s heart is in its head?” I blurt out again. Instant blush, HELLO, he don’t care Aurora what the hell? “I had no clue but I will remember that.” ahh theirs that voice again. Some overweight chick walks by throwing her hips and knocks me into him. “Well I never had so much trouble standing up in my whole freaking life.” I giggle. I seem to be doing that a lot lately. Next thing I know the guy has his tongue down my throat and both hands lifting me up. I miss Toby and our make out sessions so bad, I just go with it, it feels really good, at first and then he turns into Toby. I believe I even mutter his name out loud. Somehow we moved down the hall a little into a corner and my back is against the wall. We are breathing hard and I pull back to look at him, he smiles and all I can think is screw it, everything feels wonderful so why not. I go back in grabbing both sides of his head and gripping his thick hair kissing him deeply. I feel him rubbing all over me “Baby I am about to..” and I begin to fall someone’s hand stops me mid air. “Stay still.” and then like a batman comic “WAP! BAM! SPLAT! POP! If you ever touch her again, I will kill you!” I am wrapped up and I smell him, it’s like home. I curl into him, he is pissed I can feel all his muscles tense with anger. “And if any of you bitches ever come near her again, I will have someone beat your ass for me.” I hear them giggle and scream “WHATEVS!” then I hear Mando “Did y’all give her alcohol?” she sounds crazy and then whatever they said in their laugh crazed mumbles “She is preggo, you fucking whores!” and then I was placed in to a familiar car, buckled in, and I cuddle into the seat. Once the driver door is open and closed I turn my head to look at him. “Are you drunk?” is all I get. “psht please, no. I can’t you know that and I don’t do that crap anyways.” I say matter of fact. He leans over the seat towards my mouth and I smile. I lean towards him and ram my tongue down his throat. I’m turned on and all I want to do is make out. He jerks back “Fuck, Rory you are. You can’t do that Princess, it could hurt the baby.” I run my hands down my stomach and stop on my invisible bump. The car starts a
nd we head home. I make it about half way I guess before my former good mood strikes back up. I take off my seat belt and turn towards the driver’s seat & pull my top over my head. “I want you.” -FAHWAP- I slam up against the dashboard sideways and slide back into the leather seat “OUCH!” I throw my hands up on my forehead. “what’cha do that for?” I scream at him. He just looks at me like I had three boobs are something. “Princess your drunk, please put your top back on and don’t say things you don’t mean.” I look at him and sit back but I refuse to cover back up I want to be free. My hand slides down the side of my face from my forehead and I let it trail on down towards my breast. I can see him cutting his eyes at me while he drives. I bite down on my lip and get a dirty idea. I let my hand squeeze a little which warrants a groan. I move my hand down my stomach and towards my skirt. I peep over and I see him although he thinks I don’t. What I am doing is turning him on. He reaches down and has to adjust himself. I can’t help the thought of wanting to help him. I reach over and graze the top of his pants and he jerks stiff. “Princess your killing me here.” I look up at him through hooded eyes and the car stops. I move over to straddle him and he just sits there looking at me. It feels too good to let it stop. I wrap my arms around his neck and start to kiss all over his face. I feel his thickness under me and I rock back and forth with my hips so slow it hurts. I can’t help the moans and sighs that leave my lips. I have only had this once before, with Toby and after whatever I had in my system at that party, it’s ten times worse knowing what waits on me on the other side of the rainbow. He finally gives in and kisses me back, pushing my hips down harder on him. I feel like a wild animal clawing at his clothes and skin, I just need to get as close to him as I can. I let my head fall back and he slowly makes his way down my neck. I readjust the way I am sitting so he rubs me in just the right spot. The car door opens and Rome walks me up the steps with my legs wrapped securely around his waist. Once in my room he sits me down and backs away still panting for air. “Princess, I don’t think you are thinking clearly and I know you’re just in a mood. Please don’t do something you will regret tomorrow. I can’t have you hate me.” He started to step away and I break down. I flung myself in bed crying about how I’m completely alone and unloved and how I will never be good enough for anyone. Rome tried to hug me and at first I didn’t want him to touch me. I flung my arms at him in a fit trying to push him away, and then he did something that stopped me dead in my tracks. Pulling my chin up so my eyes are looking into his, he tilts his head and he kisses me, and he does it hard, even drunk I can feel the conviction in it. Within seconds I am back sitting in his lap, right where I left off. His hands went around my back, rubbing small circles as he pressed into my skin I can tell how much he is holding back. I pull at the hem of his shirt and throw it to the floor. It’s not the first time I see Rome without a top on, but it’s the first time he has ever seen me. It’s not lost on me that he can’t move his eyes from my pale pink, lacy bra and the fact he is licking his lips proves he wants to as much as I do him. With the glint in his eye it sparks me back into action. I wrap my hands back around his neck and push my hips down “Nothing below the waist Princess. Not all the way.” I laugh out loud at this, not all the way… of course he would remember that part.
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