Meeting Alex at Steph’s a few weeks ago is probably the worst thing that could have happened to me just before school starts. I can’t stop thinking about him. His deep voice and gorgeous eyes are enough to make any girl crazy. And to top it off, he’s just so…nice. Every time I talk to him, he acts like he’s known me forever. He doesn’t talk down to me like I’m just some little kid, some little freshmen, like some of Lydia
Ugh! School hasn’t even started yet and I’m already googoo gaga over some guy. And not just any guy…a football player. A senior!
Suddenly, I awake from my daydream and realize I’m all alone in a crowded party and start to feel like an idiot. Amy tagged along with her sister, Jen, and her group of friends almost immediately after we arrived. Keesh went to dance with some cute guy, and Steph had to pee. I stayed behind to save our spot, a tall circular table full of purses and cups of booze.
I scan the doorway for Steph as I raise my cup to take a drink. Mid-sip I hear my name. I turn around to see Alex, strutting toward me.
“Hey Megan, wassup?” He says, with a grin.
Holy hotness! He’s here. Right in front of me. Talking to me.
I set my cup down. “Hey, Alex!” I say, a little too excitedly.
I pick up my drink again, trying to gather some liquid courage to hold a conversation with this deliciously steamy guy.
“I heard you guys were going to be here. I was hoping I’d run in to you,” he says.
This makes me even more nervous. My body starts to shiver while I struggle to hold my composure.
“Really…why?” I ask, trying not to breathe on him. I know this beer has to make my breath stink!
“I dunno…just to say hi, I guess.”
I smile and I can feel my face turn red as it heats up.
“Oh. Well, hi!” I blurt out as I wave, like a dork.
“Hey.” He smiles back and pauses, for several seconds. “So I hear you and your friends are gonna be in the ASB class this year.” He looks directly at me when he speaks, something I’m not used to. Middle school boys do not look you in the eye.
“Yeah, we got lucky, I guess…Jen got us in.”
“Are you gonna run for a student council position, or are you just a class member?”
I haven’t thought about that. “I’m not sure, just happy we got in.”
“It doesn’t matter. Either way, you’re a double threat.” He grins. If only I could take a picture of that grin, I would have it tattooed on the inside of my eyelids.
Double threat? I’m confused. I turn my head sideways a bit, and crumple my brows.
“You know…you’re in ASB and you’re in Honors,” he explains.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Hmm…let’s see, ASB students can get away with practically anything and since you are in honors classes, no one would ever suspect that this sweet little girl with a 4.0 GPA would be at some party drinking…uhh, whatcha got in your cup?”
I smile. I can see what he’s getting at. I put my cup down. I don’t need it anymore. Like usual, once we start talking, I’m fine. It feels natural. The shivers are long gone.
“Uhh…just a little something.” I smirk, looking down into my drink.
“Yeah…that’s what I thought,” he chuckles.
“So what are you then? You’re not in ASB, are you?” I ask, trying to flirt but not so sure I’m pulling it off.
“I’m on the football team…so I’m even more of a threat than you are.” He playfully nudges me in the arm. I feel like I’m in elementary school again and the boy I like is about to chase me around the playground. Alex is just so freakin’ cute!
“So…dumb jock, huh?” I nudge him back. My elbow touches his arm and sends tingles throughout my body.
“I didn’t say dumb, probably not as brainy as you, but…”
Out of nowhere, Lydia
“Hey babe, there you are,” Lydia
“Hey Meg!” Steph yells. There is only one volume with her. “The girls are inside waiting for you…they’re doing this beer bong thingy. They tried to get me to do it, but hell nah! The last girl that tried it had beer gushing outta her nose…Keesh wants you to try it.”
“Oh…that sounds like fun, sign me up right now,” I say, sarcastically.
Alex chuckles.
“Let’s go for it Alex!” Lydia Lydia
Alex looks at me over his shoulder. “Later, Megan!”
“See ya!”
I continue to look at him as he walks away. He looks back again and raises one side of his mouth in a half smile. I quickly look away, trying to hide my giddiness.
“Oh my gosh, did you slip something into his drink Meg?” Steph says, jokingly.
“Shut up,” I giggle. “He just came over here and started talking to me.”
“That’s cool Meg…but really, don’t even think about it.” She looks down at me like I’m a child who’s going to get scolded. “He’s a SENIOR!”
“He’s a senior? Really?” I ask, kiddingly. “That’s all you’ve got, huh. How about the fact that he’s going out with your sister?”
“Yeah…I guess I should have something to say about that but I don’t. Lydia
“Don’t even trip, Steph. Besides, who cares if he’s a senior. Look at us…we’re at one of their parties. We’re in high school now! We’re in ASB! We’re in honors! We’re DOUBLE THREATS!” I say, putting my hands on her shoulders and shaking her.
“What? Huh? Double threats?” Steph questions, obviously confused by my new high school terminology.
“Nevermind…let’s hit that beer bong.” I say, guiding her toward the house. “I bet I can win.”
“The contest or Alex?” Steph asks, seriously.
I glare at her, and declare, “BOTH.”
