“Damn Ari…. I can’t believe how he makes me forget everything. It was the most amazing moment of my life. I’ve never been kissed like that before. ”
“Ryan didn’t kiss good?”
I started to laugh. “Ryan barely ever kissed me and when he did it seemed like he was forcing it. The first few months he tried to take it further but…. . I just never felt like it was right. He never made me feel…. . special. ” I looked up at Ari who was smiling at me with the most ridiculous smile I had ever seen.
“And, does Gunner make you feel…. special?” Ari said as she bumped her shoulder into mine.
“He does but……I have to wonder. Am I just something that he wants to conquer since I’m the forbidden sister? Or does he really feel something for me? I’m just not sure. At any rate I told him I just wanted to be friends. ”
“You told him WHAT? Are you fucking nuts Ellie? What the hell is wrong with you?” Ari said as she turned to face me. Clearly she must have forgotten the whole Ryan just cheated on me thing?
“Ari come on, a guy like Gunner interested in me? Puh-lease! Besides, I just found out yesterday my boyfriend was cheating on me. I’m not ready to get into any kind of relationship. I need to take some time for myself. Figure out where I want to go and what I want to do. ”
Ari just stared at me for the longest time.
“What?”
“First off you stupid bitch…. YES…. a guy like Gunner could very well be interested in you! Second, do not ever refer to that asshole Ryan as your boyfriend again! Third, OKAY I get that you need time. What did Gunner say when you told him you only wanted to be friends?”
“He was very understanding. He told me he would always be my friend. He really is amazing and almost too good to be true. I mean he opens car doors for me…. all the time! I actually think he gets disappointed when I open it and get out myself!”
“Well I think you are crazy for pulling the friends card out. With the sound of that kiss can you imagine how he is in bed! FUCK! I bet a girl can get at least three to four orgasms from that guy. ”
“OHMYGOD! ARI! How the hell are you still a virgin for fucks sake?!”
Ari just shrugged her shoulders and winked at me.
She stood up and looked down at me. “It’s getting late and I still have to finish my speech. Are you okay Ellie? I mean with everything that happened with your mom today? You know you can talk to me anytime about anything sweets. You do know that right?”
I got up and walked towards my best friend. I would be lost without her and Jefferson. I hugged her as tight as I could. “I love you! Thank you, goodnight girl.
“Night Ells, try not to dream about your prince charming too much tonight!” Ari said as she threw her head back and laughed.
That night I slept the best I’ve slept in ages. My hand didn’t even really hurt anymore. For the first time in a long time I felt like things just might work out for me in a good way. Too bad I couldn’t get rid of that nagging feeling in my stomach.
CHAPTER TWENTY
Gunner……. .
Jeff left for Ellie’s graduation earlier this afternoon. Ari’s parents where planning on taking them all out for dinner afterwards so I had plenty of time to get things ready for the party. Jack was already here setting up his equipment. He was probably one of the best DJ’s in Austin. I only had to promise him two 50 yard line seats to get him to do this party.
“Alright dude…I got my shit all together and ready to go. I’m going to go and grab some food. What time do you want me back here?” Jack asked as he threw his backpack over his shoulder.
“Seven sound good?” I asked as I saw Jeff walk in the front door and slam it shut.
“Sure…see y’all then. ”
“Hey, how was the graduation?”
Jeff walked by me and into the kitchen. He reached in the refrigerator and pulled out a beer. He slammed the door shut. “Fucking great…. just fucking great. ”
Well holy shit what is going on with him? “Dude what’s going on? Oh fuck………. . please tell me your mom didn’t show up at the graduation. ”
“What? No…no man she didn’t show up. The graduation was perfect. It was the fucking dinner afterwards that sucked. I swear to God I want to just ring that Ari’s fucking neck!” Jeff said has he slammed his empty beer bottle down and grabbed another beer. WOW…he downed that beer fast.
“Fuck Jeff, you’re going to be trashed before Ellie even gets here. What the hell did Ari do?”
Jeff just started laughing. “What does that girl not do? She never fucking shuts the hell up for one thing. I mean I just wanted to reach across the goddamn table and shove a piece of f