Ten
Vanessa's POV:
We went back to school the next day. A few people stared, but I just shrugged it off. I'm not going to lie, I was upset that it happened, but it happened, and there's nothing I can do about it. Like I said, everyone wears underwear. I felt a new closeness to Brooke Lynn after telling her what happened at my old school. She looked at me with a softness that nobody has ever done before.
Brooke Lynn and I spent every evening together that week. We were becoming inseparable. Saturday rolled up quickly, and so did our date. I wasn't sure what we were going to do, but I didn't want to get too crazy with my outfit. I settled on the tightest jeans I owned, they made my ass pop, this red strapless top, and my favorite leather jacket. I saw Brooke Lynn leave her house and walk across the lawn to my front door. I ran downstairs and got to the door before she could ring the doorbell.
"Hey, good lookin." I said. 'Good lookin' was an understatement. This girl looked amazing. Apparently, we were on the same page with the tight jeans, and her top was pink and frilly. I grabbed my keys and locked the door. We were on our way.
"So where are we goin, boo?" I asked.
"Well, I thought we could go to dinner, and then Aquaria is having a party tonight so I thought we could swing by there if you wanted. But it's up to you."
"You look beautiful." I said, looking at Brooke and she was blushing.
"So do you." Brooke Lynn replied, "so are you ok with going to Aquaria's?"
"Will there be alcohol?"
"Probably. Knowing my friends."
"Do you want to drink?" I asked.
"I wouldn't mind a drink or 3." Brooke laughed.
"Well I don't want to spend the night. So, we can get a Lyft back to my place?" I suggested, "I want to be alone."
"Yeah, babe, that's fine." Brooke Lynn smiled.
We ate dinner and then went to go for a walk at a nearby park. Brooke Lynn's hand was in mine and the sun was starting to set. It was beautiful. I could tell that something was on her mind though.
"Are you ok, Brooke Lynn?" I asked.
She nodded but stayed silent.
"That's not very convincing." I said, and she giggled.
"I just have some things on my mind." Brooke sighed.
"Want to talk about it?"
Brooke Lynn stopped walking.
"Vanessa I-." she started, "I think I'm really falling for you. I'm sorry if this is moving fast, but I feel like I've known you forever. I've really been thinking lately that we might have a future together. Is that crazy?"
My heart skipped. A smile spread across my face.
"Not crazy, I'm feeling the same way." I said. We smiled at each other.
Brooke pulled me into a kiss. I don't know what it was, but these kisses got better and better every time. We couldn't get too worked up though. We still have a party to go to.
"Are you ready, babe?" I asked when we broke the kiss.
"I suppose, although, I'd like to be kissing you still." Brooke Lynn smiled.
We walked back to the car, and Brooke drove us to Aquaria's.
Brooke Lynn's POV:
The drive to Aquaria's was short. I was feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. I had butterflies in my stomach. Vanessa just made me feel this way. I felt nervous and anxious because I didn't know what to do now. How do we tell people? Do we tell people? What will my parents say? Will our friends accept us? I know Nina will, but I don't know about anyone else.
"Are you ok?" Vanessa asked, "your hand is sweaty."
"Just a bit on my mind still."
"Talk to me, Mary."
"I'm just anxious. This is new to me. Do we tell our friends? Am I gay? Do I tell my parents?" I take a deep breath. "All I know is that I'm crazy about you."
"Brooke Lynn," Vanessa started, "you're overthinking things. We can tell or not tell whoever we want. Also, you don't have to label yourself. It's okay, you like me and I like you and that's the only label that matters, boo."
By now, we've made it to Aquaria's.
"Holy shit, child!" Vanessa said.
"What?"
"This is the biggest house I've ever seen, Mary! It's a mansion!"
I laughed, "let's go."
We get out and walk up the steps. The door opened before we could knock.
"Hey bitches!" yelled Aquaria.
Right off the bat I can tell she's been drinking. She pulls us in and hands us both drinks. These parties were all the same. Alcohol, boys, and loud music. What could we say? We're teenagers. After Vanessa and I were 2-3 drinks in each, we were dancing in the living room. The door swung open and in walked Tatiana and Morgan. Fuck.
"What are you guys doing here?" yelled Kameron.
"You weren't invited!" said Blair.
"You know it's not a party without us." said Tatiana.
"Really?" I said, "because it sure seemed like things were great without you." Where's Aquaria? I didn't see her anywhere.
"Nobody asked you, Hytes." Sneered Morgan, "go back to your little girlfriend, dyke."
My jaw dropped.
"Now that ain’t cool!" yelled Vanessa from behind me.
"Speaking of your girlfriend." Said Tatiana.
“You ain’t supposed to be here, you wasn’t invited.” Vanessa continues.
“Like I care, I don’t need an invitation. I’m surprised they invited you, didn’t realize this was a party for sluts.”
I instantly saw red. I jumped forward and shoved Morgan backwards against Tatiana.
"You bitch!" yelled Morgan.
Next thing I knew, her fist was colliding with my jaw. I went to swing back but someone grabbed me. Vanessa.
"What's going on?" Aquaria finally showed up, "what are you guys doing here?" she was yelling at Morgan and Tatiana, "You weren't invited!"
I don't know what happened because Vanessa took me into the kitchen. She got me some ice and pressed it to my stinging cheek.
"That was stupid, Brooke Lynn."
"She was rude to you, that's not ok."
"Still, it was stupid." But Vanessa was smiling and she kissed my cheek.