Happy Turkey Day, Bri!
It was just a short text, but it made her smile. It felt good to know that Cole had been thinking about her.
Happy Thanksgiving, Cole! Hope yours is better than mine! She sent back. She almost jumped when her phone vibrated a moment later with a response.
That bad, huh?
Worse. Carly actually ate dinner in her bikini, and guess who got to sit by her? Yep! My whole meal tasted slightly like coconut from the smell of her stupid tanning oil.
Carly in her bikini? Dang, sorry I missed it! Think you could send me a pic? ;)
Ha ha. You are so not funny. Bri thought she heard a noise outside her door.
Hey, I’ve gotta run, but can I text you later tonight?
Definitely! I’ll be waiting!
Just then Carly came barging into the room. Bri quickly slid her phone under her pillow.
“Ugh, are you sick of “family time”, too?” Carly even did the air quotes. “Is that why you’re hiding out in here?” She flopped on the bed beside Bri.
“Yeah, I was just trying to get some peace and quiet.” She looked pointedly at Carly, but Carly was clueless, as usual.
“Me, too. Hey, do you think if we went down to Venice Beach this weekend, Cole would be there?” Carly turned to her, an eager gleam in her eye.
“Cole? I thought you were over him.”
“I was. I am. But, now that I’m here, and so close... I don’t know. I just want one more shot, I guess. He’s had plenty of time to come to his senses. All want is one killer make out session with him. I bet that boy could turn a girl to jelly with just his lips!” Carly all but moaned.
“Okay, then,” Bri practically jumped up off the bed. She so didn’t want to hear any more of Carly’s fantasies. “If you want to go checkout Venice, be my guest. I, however, will not be driving you, so you’d better find someone else to chauffeur you around.” She headed for the door.
“Fine, whatever. Hey, Bri?”
Bri paused and turned.
“Are you going shopping with us tomorrow? We’re hitting all the early sales.”
“Um, no thanks.” Bri wanted to scoff, but decided to be polite. “You don’t want to see me that early in the morning. I’m not very nice.”
“Whatever. I just thought you’d want to do something fun for a change. Guess not. You should try to be less boring Bri. Guys don’t really do boring,” Carly gave a patronizing smile. She reached down and pulled out her iPod, and switched it on. “Close the door behind you.” She popped in her ear buds and sprawled out on Bri’s bed.
Smothering her anger and annoyance, Bri shut Carly in her room. Two and a half more days. She just had to survive two and a half more days. It seemed an eternity.
The rest of the evening passed uneventfully. Since Summer, Rachel, and Carly were going shopping the next morning, everyone ended up going to bed fairly early.
Later that night, after she was pretty sure Carly was asleep, Bri pulled out her phone. She made sure to silence it, and sent a text to Cole.
Hey, you still up? It was about 11:00. She waited a few minutes for an answer.
Of course I am. I was waiting for you, remember?
Sorry it’s so late. I had to wait until Psycho fell asleep. She’s been talking about you, by the way! Bri grinned.
Great. I was really hoping she’d forgotten I existed.
Oh, no. She’s been pondering, vigorously, all the amazing things she believes you can do with your mouth. She’s dying to find out if she’s right! She teased.
Well, at least she called that one right! If you’re curious to find out, I’d be more than happy to enlighten you!
Bri burst out laughing, which she quickly smothered, not wanting to wake her cousin.
Why, Cole, are you flirting with me? She giggled.
What? Me? Never! You’re pretty funny Bri, you know that?
Of course I do. It’s one of my more charming qualities!
Yeah, something like that!
Bri chuckled again. Alright, enough with the text flirting! ;) We need to make some plans. When do I get to see you?
Um, how about tomorrow? I have some stuff to do in the morning, but we could get together around 1:00ish. We can hang out at my place, watch a movie or something?
That sounds great! I’ll figure out a way to sneak out, and I’ll be there!
Good!
Bri hesitated a moment, and then did something she knew was probably really stupid, but she couldn’t seem to help herself. She decided to be honest.
Oh, and Cole?
What Bri?
I miss you. Bri’s heart started pounding as she waited for his response.
I know. I miss you, too.
Goodnight, Cole.
Sweet dreams, Ambria.
Bri was woken, quite unceremoniously, by the loud beeping of her alarm clock. Groaning, she reached over to shut off the annoying machine. Her bleary eyes caught sight of the time. 2:30 am. Someone was going to die.