Teaching A Thing Or Two

Chapter 6 The Unexpected Date

Finley's POV

I sit with my back against the door, feeling like a million bucks in this moment. He loved the way I looked and didn't get to have one bit of it, and I couldn't be happier about that thought. I honestly hope he has learned his lesson and won't do this to his next victim, but you never know. He just wasn't the brightest crayon in the box, if you know what I mean.

"That was amazing.. good for you, girlie!" Kimmy states to me encouragingly as I smile and nod, walking back to her side. "He looks so sad walking back to his stupid sports car. He looks like a puppy you just kicked.. good for you!" Kacee replies, looking out my window as I spitefully reply, "Good, I hope he is that heartbroken. Maybe he has learned his lesson." I say watching his car drive off from my house. We leave the window coming back to the counter to wait for my date that I don't actually want to go out with, but I feel like I have to now that I have made that scene with Maverick seeing me all dolled up.. but I just wanted to make him hurt as much as he made me hurt... as bad as that may sound.. sorry, not sorry..

A knocking can be heard on my front door again, and I think this time it should be my date. I shake out my hair, just fluffing it out as I let out a deep breath in nervousness, trying to calm my beating heart. I try to step forward towards the door, knowing I need to head in that direction.. but my body doesn't seem to listen to my brain.. I have never been good at this dating thing, so I bet it's already freezing up under the dating pressure. "I don't know if I can do this.. I really just want to stay home tonight." I say softly to them as they wave me off.

"But you look so great, just give it a shot, and if it doesn't work out, then you can come home whenever." Kacee says to me as I nod again, making my way to the door as I hear a knock again.

I open my door to see one of my freshman students standing in front of my doorway. "Curtis? What are you doing at my house?" I ask, looking around him, completely confused about this situation.

"Wow.. you look amazing, better than I ever imagined.. But being honest Ms.Price, that was me who you were talking to on the dating website.. I'm also the one that left you the valentine on your desk this morning. But I swear everything I said I meant. I have had a crush on you since I first saw you years ago.. I even made sure to get into your class this year." He tries to explain to me sweetly.

"Curtis, you said beautiful things to me, and you're so sweet, but there is no way that we can possibly have a relationship.. you know I could go to jail for this, right?" I try to explain nicely to him just letting him down as softly as I can so I don't shatter his heart.

"But please.. Finley.. I'm pretty sure I love you, and I would be so good to you." He tries to convince me stepping closer as he touches my cheek gently.

"I'm sure you would be good to me, but this can not happen.. it won't work.. You're a great guy who needs a good girl to be able to relate to.. and your age.. You don't love me because you don't know me.. You're in love with the idea of me, and I promise the idea is way better than the real thing. But thanks for the compliment it made my night.." I say touching his hand that's still on my cheek. I pull it off, then pull him into a quick hug.

"I guess it was worth a try. But when I turn 18, I'm coming back here. You better believe it because I want a real woman.. not a little girl." He says to me playfully as I smile and nod. "See you Monday, Curtis." He walks backward, blowing me a kiss as he says, "See you Monday Ms.Price." I wave to him as I watch the car drive away.

I turn around with Kacee and Kimmy, shaking their heads smiling at me. "So... that just happened." I say humorously as they both let go, busting out laughing at my life.. I do the same, letting go of the pain just finding the silver lining of humor. That's the way I like to cope with anything.. is humor.

"Man, I never saw that coming." Kimmie states as we all laugh louder. "Ok, I'll cancel my plans, and we can have a girl's night." Kacee says to me as I shake my head.

"No, neither one of you should do that, please.. You both deserve to have a fun night with your guys.. I just want to take a long, relaxing, undisturbed bath since I don't have a hot tub and get some much needed sleep after everything today. But thank you.. you both have been amazing as usual. Just try to have a fun night, call me tomorrow to tell me all about it!" I say with excitement for them. They both hug me tight like one big bear hug before breaking apart.

"Call me if you need anything and I'm there." Kacee says to me as Kimmy adds, "That goes double for me. We love you!"

"Love you both, too!" I yell as I watch them leave out the front door.

After taking a lavender oil filled bath, with music playing to lull me.. I still can't get myself to relax enough to fall asleep. The silence feels loud, I know that sounds strange, but it is almost suffocating for my heart and mind that won't stop thinking about everything today. I had to turn on the music because the lonely silence consumed the place, making me feel so alone. So I decided to pull out another couple of things that are known to relax me.. my weed, rum, and wine.. I start to drink one glass here.. one shot there.. and a puff puff, then more puffing after.. before I know it, a full bottle is gone as I'm now draped across the couch like some sort of unfolded blanket.

The exhaustion is hitting me, but I still can't seem to sleep in my current situation. I stare up at my ceiling, wondering once again where it all went wrong. I grab my phone, looking at the picture I have of Maverick on it, I wonder if I should give him a call he had been trying to get me back.. but why?

There is no way he wants me that bad when he was just cheating on me with this perfect looking model, right? Maybe I should ask.. No, I can't break my stride that will help me get back to myself again.. so I won't call him.. he knows the nice guy routine works on me, but I won't let him take advantage of me again.. nope.. I am done with Maverick.. no matter how lonely I feel right now. I say, just trying to convince myself, as I finally set my phone down and away from me before I do something stupid that I know I would regret.

I put down my glass of wine along with my joint, pushing them away as I just roll over, letting the wall of emotions hit me so hard sending me in a crying, heartbroken night to myself.. I don't know when it happened, but at some point during this crying fest, I fell asleep, finally getting the much needed sleep my body and mind deserve.

-----After Not Enough Time------

My favorite song rings so loudly pulling me out of my drunken deep sleep, leaving me in some sort of half awake haze. I grab the phone, not even looking at who it is as I answer. "Hello?"

"Hey girlie, how did you sleep?" Kimmy replies as I pinch the bridge of my nose groaning so loudly. My pain is followed by her laughs as she states, "That good, huh?" I have a half ass laugh that makes its way out before I reply, "Yea, not much sleep at all. I couldn't get my mind to stop running, and man, sometimes it can really be a prison."

"Well, at least you get to have a nice lunch with a nice guy today.. right?" She asks me as I groan even louder with her, adding, "I know you don't like him like that now.. but who knows, he might suprise you. People have been known to find love this way.. you never know until you try."

"I do think I need something different, but I don't know if he is the different that I'm looking for.. But I'm not going to look for love because every time I do look for it, I get shot down, one way or another.. I'm done with those games, I'm just going to look out for me, myself, and I.. and if a man wants to be a part of my life, then he will try to be. No longer am I putting my life on hold for anyone else.. Because I'm tired of looking for something, that's impossible in my life right now.. But I promise I will try to give Joey a legitimate chance and see where it goes from there.. like you said, even though I don't feel anything now, it doesn't mean I won't later. Thanks, Kimmy." I explain to her as she humms in response.

"You will find love. I just know it.. maybe not right now.. or tomorrow.. or even next week.. but eventually, you will, so I just want to say I'm so happy to hear you're putting yourself first.. You deserve that. I hope you have a wonderful afternoon.. call me after to let me know the details. Happy Saturday! Love you, Finn!" She says with so much sincerity, giving me a little bit of welled up eyes. I always appreciate her kind words.

I groan, getting out of bed, rubbing the temples of my head. There is a headache from the alcohol and lack of sleep. I take some painkillers and then smoke the rest of my joint, just calming my body and mind for this already uncomfortable situation.

So I'm on a mission to make myself comfortable, since this is going to be uncomfortable, so I can hopefully even the situation out, making this whole date, not so bad.

I put on a pair of my favorite skinny jeans with some tears across them here and there. I put on my favorite forest green off the shoulder comfy sweater. It hugs around my neck but drapes off my shoulders. I covered my neck but exposed some of my back. The whole outfit is topped off with my favorite pair of knee-high military-style looking boots. Like I already said, I'm just thinking of myself so I'm going to wear what I want.. not what I think my date would like.

Once I get dressed to MY standards, I apply my light makeup, just highlighting my best features that I have to offer.. it's my eyes and smile. I fluff my hair since it's still down and curled from last night looking great somehow.. I sit down on my couch as I find myself nervously fidgeting with my hands, not knowing what to do while I wait because the only thing I can think of is canceling the date.. but I have about 5 minutes until he is here.. so I just need to suck it up, trying to have a fun time today, no matter what my gut thinks I should do.