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They’re just jealous, Red, cause you’re the new skirt, and you’re getting more attention than them.”
“I guess.”
“You have friends red.” He said, placing his hand over hers. “You have us. You don’t need anyone else.”
She looked at him, he smiled. “So where did you live before here?”
“The city.’”
“And before? The accent.”
“Netherlands.”
“So you leave anyone behind?”
“Friends.”
“No one special.”
“No.”
He smiled.
She quickly pulled her hand from under hers, picking up her latte and drinking it nervously.
“I didn't offend you, did I, Red?”
“No why?”
“You just seem a little anxious around me, like you don’t want to be around me.”
“It’s not you Dan.”
“Con right.”
“He just thinks every guy wants me.”
“I do, but I guess there are others that do too.” He looked at her. “Look Red. I really like you, but so does Con. We’re friends I’d like more, but it’s your choice who you want to be with.’”
“I’m not ready for any of that, Dan.”
“I understand, Con. On the other hand, I’m not sure how long he will though. A girl like you is worth waiting for, trust me.”
They finished their lattes and left the café. “We’ll walk through the park and grab a bite to eat before you meet Con, okay?”
“Okay.”
They strolled through the park having a hotdog and a coke before heading off to the lake where Daniel left Autumn. “I enjoyed today, Red. I hope that we can do it again.”
She smiled slightly.
He moved forward, pecking her on the cheek. “I’ll see you later, okay.”
“Okay.”
He turned to walk away as she walked over the bridge sitting by the lake lighting a cigarette.
Connor sat next to her lighting a cigarette, he placed his arm around her, kissing her cheek. “Afternoon babe.”
She looked at him. “Con.”
“So have you been out here long?”
“A while mom gave me a headache.”
“How come?”
“She disapproved of me going out with all you boys.”
“We’re all friends babe.”
“Try telling a brick that.”
“I’ll tell her.”
“It’s fine, Con, really. After an hour, I walked out. She’ll be fine.”
“Good.” He said, kissing her. “So are you still up for the flicks later?”
“Yeah.”
“Cool. Back seat.” He said, raising his eyebrows.
“What?!”
“We all sit in the back row, babe.”
“Oh okay.”
“Don’t worry babe, nought will happen.”
Connor and Autumn pulled themselves up walking away from the river, heading into town to the cinema to meet their friends.
“There they are.”
“Bout time it starts in five.”
“Well, let's go.”
They all went in acquiring their tickets. Dan looked at Autumn unnoticed. Their tickets ripped before they went on sitting down in the back row. Autumn squashed between Connor and Daniel, feeling uncomfortable as Connor placed his arm over the back of the chair.
The lights came back on. They all pulled themselves up and walked out of the cinema, Connors' arm hanging lifelessly over Autumn's shoulders.
“Well, that was better than I thought it would be.”
“So, are we all up for a burger and shake?”
“I am. I’m starving.”
“You always are, Jay.”
They laughed. Walking into the burger bar, sliding into the booth, ordering the burgers and shakes. Connors was still over Autumn’s shoulders.
“So have you got any plans for tomorrow guys?”
“I, for one, am chillin,”
“Me to.”
“What about you, Autumn, any plans for tomorrow?”
“She’ll be with me.”
“Autumn?”
“Homework.”
“Then she’ll be with me.”
“She can answer for herself, Con.”
“I know.”
“So, Autumn, are you meeting Con tomorrow?”
“I suppose.”
“Dan, what are you doing?”
“Sleeping.”
They all laughed.
“So you’ve done all of your work?”
“Most of it.”
“Well, you had best do it unless you want detention.”
“So what will you be doing tomorrow, Ash?”
“Tidying my room.”
“Get Autumn to help. She has a tidy room, don’t you babe?”
She scowled at Con.
“See, I told you they were fucking.”
They slapped Jay, Dan kicked him. “Owe.”
“Shut the f**k up it’s their business, not ours.”
“Were not okay. We did our homework in there and just about found the bed.”
“So it’s as bad as Ahs’s.”
“It’s not that bad.”
“Not according to your mom Ash, it’s a ses pit.”
“Like Autumns then!” Connor cracked, laughing.
She scowled again at him.
The burgers, fries and shakes were placed on the table. “Cheers.” They all chimed. Digging in as the waitress walked away
“So how’s your second week been Autumn?”
“Okay I guess.”
“You had any run-ins?”
“Not really.”
“Surprised, but I guess all the sluts and male whores are staying away, or they’ll have Con to deal with aye Con.”
“Yep.”
They all pulled themselves up leaving the burger bar.
“Well, I guess we’ll see you all Monday.”
“You will.”
“Laters.”
“Yeah, later guys.”
They walked away. Connor, Daniel and Autumn continued down the street. “Well, I had best go Con. I’ll see you on Monday.”
“You will.”
They crashed fists.
“Later red.”
“Yeah Later Dan.”
He walked away.
“He’s quiet.”
“Is he? Can’t say I noticed.”
“So, is it okay for me to see you tomorrow?”
“Yeah it’s fine.”
“I didn’t mean to spring myself on you like that but..”
“It’s okay, Con.”
“About three, it’ll give you time to do your homework.”
“Yeah okay.”
He kissed her softly. “Night babe.”
“Night Con.”
15th September
Autumn sat by the river smoking, the sun reflecting like a mirror across it, the water rippling as the ducks swam across it. It was so peaceful out here.
“Out here again?”
She looked over at him, his hair fell over his face. “Dan.”
“Your mom said that you were out here.”
“You went to my house?”
“Yeah. She wasn’t too pleased.”
“We had an argument.”
“So you didn’t get your homework done?”
“Yeah, early this morning before breakfast, before she started laying into me. I walked out slamming the door behind me.”
“Gee, I thought my mom held a grudge.”
“I’m sorry Dan, she thought you all wanted to jump on me.”
“I can think of two of us that do. The others, nagh, I doubt it.”
“So, when are you meeting Con?”
“Three.”
He moved closer, placing his hand on her face. “I really like you red. I hope we can be more than just friends.”
“We can’t, I’m sor....”
He pressed his lips on hers, kissing her hungrily. He moved away. Taylor stared back at her. “We’ll do something this weekend, just the two of us. I promise, no friends, just us.”
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