Bet My Life

Chapter 2

"Izz...can't..breathe", I choked out while trying to wiggle my way out of the death grip she had on me. Boy, she sure could beat the crap out of someone.

"Ooh, sorry. Got carried away", she smiled sheepishly and finally released me from that chokehold.

I winced at the impact and began to rub my sore neck. "I missed you too Izz. Like crazy. Especially these last few years."

"I'm here now, Zo, and I'm not letting you out of my sight", she declared with a finality in her tone.

"See, that would be an issue because I can't pee when someone is watching", I looked at her with a serious expression on my face. And that was enough to us both laughing like maniacs. I really am hitting the crazy streak today. I took the time to notice her. Her gorgeous blonde, almost orange, hair, was tied up in a bun. Standing tall at 5'8, she wore a blue tank top and shorts, that showed off her toned legs. She had an amazing tan, that complimented her green eyes perfectly. My best friend truly was drop-dead gorgeous.

"If you're both done creeping out people, please get inside", said Jay's voice, cutting our conversation.

"So, girls, let's go over the rules again. No boys, no drugs, no staying out late, no -"

"Ya, dad, we get it", Izz rolled her eyes. "We're adults now, and I speak for the both of us when I say this, Zo is responsible enough for the both of us."

I was trying my best to control my laughter. That was the thing about Isabella. She could always turn my frown upside down.

"I'm aware of that, which is what makes me feel a little better, that at least one of you is a "matured adult", "Jay chimes in with an amused grin on his face.

"I hate you" grumbled Izz, with a blush spreading through her cheeks.

"Okay, if you're both done harassing each other, Izz and I should get back to unpacking our stuff", my voice dropping slightly. 

I gulped, trying to hide these traitorous tears that were threatening to make a comeback. God, do I have a leaky faucet up there? 

"I should get going. Call me whenever you want. No matter what time it is. I'll be there. I promise ZoZo". I hugged him and nodded, desperately trying to hold on this moment.

 "Alright, come on, group hug." Chuckled Jay.

"About time", Izz replied and launched herself at us. 

It was like nothing had changed and we were all kids again. I wiped my tears and my snot with my hoodie's sleeve. Attractive, I know. I walked Jay till his car and stayed there till I could see him no more. Sighing to myself, I turned to go back to my room, before I collided with something and fell straight on my butt.