didn’t support him? He has been there for everything and anything I ever needed and I should return the favor. Besides, what else could be more relaxing now? No stress, no pressure, no Misty Swanson. I look down and I see that Jennifer and Harper Kelly are sitting at the bottom, ogling and being all doe-eyed watching the boys practice. Mindlessly I found myself praying, just talking to God, hoping that my parents found each other when suddenly and rudely, I was interrupted.
“Now I see why you’re always around that Dalton boy.” Harper Kelly pushed her way next to me on the bleachers, flinging that huge purse of hers behind us.
“Why’s that Harper?” I said as flatly as I could, keeping my head raised to the warming sun, and my eyes closed. She only gets the minimum amount of attention possible.
“Because he has bedroom eyes, a sexy smile, and one smoking hot bod.” She swoons, running her fingers up her thighs. Gross.
“Seriously Harper? That’s disgusting.” I cackled, not caring to hide my laugh at all. “He’s my best friend. Please don’t talk about him like that to me. It’s so disrespectful.”
“Georgia, she is just crushin’.” Jennifer says, jumping in to free her friend from my wrath. Or maybe to try to calm my nerves, I don’t know.
“Whatever Jennfier. It’s not OK with me to talk about Shane like that. It’s disgusting.” I spit out acidly.
“As disgusting as you checking out my ex-boyfriend?” Harper snaps.
She has a point. Who would have ever thought that Harper Kelly would ever make a valid point? “What’s your angle Harper?” I hate I asked that question. I am sure I will regret this later.
“Turns out my parents are going out of town this weekend…” Harper starts off.
“Harper, don’t.” Jennifer interrupts her, quickly, I’m not sure if it’s some type of protectiveness for myself or she is embarrassed to be seen with me at this colossal social event. It did sound more of a plea now that I think about it.
“No, it’s no big deal Jenn, just a small party. If little Miss Priss brings Shane, I’ll make sure that Jason’s there.” Harper said that last part with a wicked raise of an eyebrow, and a devilish grin. Boy golly, she could be the spawn of the devil himself! “You could be so pretty with a little makeup and some cute outfits.” She continues, and starts playing with my hair. I don’t like this; I don’t like this at all! “Plus I heard Jason tell one of the other football players he thinks you’re cute.”
Jason thinks I’m cute? What, no way! I feel like I have been mentally run over. How is this possible? I’m so bland, and partially intentionally at that. Where’s my brains kill switch?
“OK.” I said, automatically. How my mouth has failed me. I can’t do this, I don’t think Shane will go for this, and I am kind of using him inadvertently. My big, fat mouth betrayed me. Why! B ut, Jason Grimes thinks I am cute! That’s what she said. But, this is Harper Kelly we are talking about, and relying on here. But, Jennifer didn’t dispute it and she wouldn’t lie to me. So, this has to be true, but it can’t possibly be true… could it?
“Great! Come by early with Jenn. We will do a makeover for you.”
A makeover? What? All I can do now is sit and blink; sensation overload.
“I’ll bring her.” Jennifer spoke for me.
“Perfect! Ciao!” Harper Kelly stood up and motioned for Jenn to follow suit, as a good little lackey should.
Now I am back alone with my thoughts. Jason Grimes think’s I’m cute. I can’t wrap my head around this.
“Why you so chirper stranger?” Shane calls out, leaping into the bleachers.
“Huh?” I look up at him, with my most confused expression I could give.
“You are straight up cheesing.” He smiles, sitting down next to me.
“Am I?” I honestly didn’t realize.
“It’s because you saw that awesome curveball right? I know, super impressive. Coach is thinking of starting me