Chapter Ten:

“Let me guess… you’re the oldest?” Brian asked me, as he took a swig of his beer. I shook my head.

“I’m the middle child, actually. I have two brothers.” I corrected him, as I took a bite out of the cheese-covered chips that sit in front of me. I was behaving myself. I almost didn’t even complain when Brian stole nachos from my plate, almost. “You?”

“I have an older sister.” Brian told me. I nodded. I wonder how different it would be having a sister, instead of a brother. I’m sure it wouldn’t be the same.

“That’s cool.” I mused through a mouthful of food. He laughed and successfully stole more of my food. I glared at him and took a handful of his fries.

“You two look cozy.” Some guy told us, leaning casually against our table. I rolled my eyes.

“Bite me.” I retorted, after I swallowed my mouthful. He smirked at me. His gaze is making me uncomfortable. I know that I’m not on a date with Brian, but guys that will come up to you while it seems like you’re out with another dude… that’s just slimy. It tells me all I need to know about their personality. I mean, really? Who wants to be with a creep like that? No, thank you.

“Well, if you’re offering,” El Creepo smiled at me and moved closer to me. I shot him a dirty look.

“Move along.” I quipped, shooing him away with my hand.

“I love feisty women.” He tried, inching steadily closer.

“And I love ruining male reproductive organs. What a coincidence!” I deadpanned. I moved closer to him and positioned my knee in between his legs, proving my point. He just smirked. Arrogant bastard.

“Back the fuck up, man. You need to leave.” Brian growled at him. Only then, didn’t Mr. Creeper look fazed. Really? That’s what it takes?!

“I was under the impression that you weren’t on a date.” Creeptastic spoke up.

“Your assumption is wrong. Take a hike. Now.” Brian leered at him. Our friendly neighborhood creeper left, only after making eyes at my chest, a swift kick in the balls, and Brian escorting him out. “You okay?” Brian asked me, as he sat back down.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Thanks for the assist.”

“I wasn’t going to just sit here and watch him rape you with his eyes.” He made an exasperated face and drained the last of his beer. “It would be a lot easier on me if you were ugly.” He sighed. I laughed. I couldn’t help myself. The look on his face was priceless. After a moment or two of staring at me, he joined in.

“I’ll work on that.” I lied. He shook his head.

“Don’t,” he argued. I rolled my eyes.

“Calm down. It’s not like I was serious.”

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Despite Creepy Casanova, I had fun with Brian. Honestly, I really wasn’t expecting to. At the very least, I don’t think that being acquaintances is going to be hard. I’m almost positive that I could easily be friends with him.

I was lying on the couch reading, when my phone went off. It’s been going off since I was out with Brian, but I was too lazy to actually check it. I pulled it over to me and saw a few unread messages. I opened my inbox.

‘Wanna do something tomorrow, not-friend?
-Matt’

‘How’d it go with your future husband? :P
-Dean’

‘I volunteer myself to help you take off your sweatshirts, whenever you don’t feel up to it. Especially if you aren’t wearing anything else. ;) How’d you sleep? Naughty dreams?
-Dean’

‘Are you still alive? I’m beginning to think that you died, because I never see you, except for work. Way to make a girl feel unloved.
-Ashley’

I laughed. Really? I don’t have my phone glued to my hand for a few hours and the freaking world starts to end.

‘I can’t tomorrow. There’s a dinner thing for the residents here. Day after acquaintance-not-friend? What’d you have in mind, Matt?
-Karen’

‘Keep it in your pants, old man. Things went fine. No naughty dreams on my end and I will let you know when I require your services, Dean.
-Karen’

‘You do realize that I see you almost every day, right? Are you going to the thing tomorrow night? Alexander said all the residents get invited. We can have a girls’ night in after? Yes? I’m not watching TheNotebook, but I’ll paint your nails. Still love you, even if you’re melodramatic.
-Karen’

I didn’t have to wait long for replies.

‘Wait, you’re actually agreeing? Did the world just end?
-Matt’

‘I could give you something to dream about… I’m not old, darlin’, just experienced. I don’t remember you complaining the other night. ;)
-Dean’

‘YES. You’re not getting out of the girls’ night, either. What? Why not? It’s a classic!
-Ashley’

I rolled my eyes.

‘You’re already making me change my mind, Matt. Friday, the day after tomorrow we can do something. Keep pushing it and I swear I’ll come down with Mad Cow Disease to get out of it. You think I’m kidding. Ha.
-Karen’

‘You’re older than me, so you’re old. :P I’m not in the mood tonight. You’re wasting your time. Lol. Sext someone else. I’m tired.
-Karen’

‘I’m not watching it. No amount of complaining will change my mind. Any other movie. Please? I’m not above begging.
-Karen’

I yawned and waited for responses, so I could call it a night.

‘Fine, fine. Kill all of my fun. I’ll come to you on Friday. I’ll see you around 7. I’ll bring the food.
-Matt’

‘Alright. See you Friday at 7. If you annoy me, I’ll make you watch chick flicks.
-Karen’

‘Damn. I had to try. I can always try again tomorrow. I can always see if Courtney is up for something. Lol.
-Dean’

‘Ugh. You’re going to syphilis. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Remind me to wear gloves next time I hug you. Lol.
-Karen’

‘I’m kidding. Even I wouldn’t go there again. I’ll see you tomorrow night. I have to give you a hard time. It’s in my job description, as your friend… Still not old.
-Dean’

‘Whatever helps you sleep, man. I’ll see you and I know.
-K’

‘Fine, but only because I love you.
-Ashley’

‘And I love you. Night, girl.
-K’

I dragged myself over to my bed and silenced my phone. Morning is going to come way too early. It should be interesting, to say the least.

Notes

I'm back! Next chapter will be up in a few days. Sorry about the delay. It's been like two weeks of being busy nonstop. My other story on here is down to its final(ish) chapters. When that story is wrapped up, the updates for this story should become more frequent. :)

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