Chapter 23~ F is for FAIL in Finals!
"Hey girlfriend." Casey says as I get in the car on the way to school.
He kisses me lightly on the lips and I close my eyes and take a deep breath.
"I'll never get tired of hearing that." I sigh and he chuckles and then we drive to school.
We get out and Casey quickly runs around to the front of the car and takes my hand in his.
"Um Casey, people are staring." I say.
"And let them. You're my girlfriend now Em. You gotta get used to people knowing that we are more than friends."
We walk in and whispering and murmuring follow us.
Casey walks me to my locker and I spot Amber out of the corner of my eye and she's fuming.
"Em, I gotta go reception to order my cap and gown for graduation. I'll see you at lunch?" He says and I smile.
He presses his lips to mine in a quick kiss and then walks off.
I put in my locker combo and then feel a hot breath on my neck. A hand grabs the back of my hair in a tight grip making me throw my head back in pain and hiss through my teeth.
"I thought I told you to stay away." Amber grits out.
She reluctantly let's go but elbows me in the arm so I look at her.
"What do you want Amber?"
She chuckles and looks at Katie and another minion, Noelle.
"Oh I'm sorry, did I not make myself clear? Stay away from Casey. He's mine." She warns once again.
This time, I'm not intimidated.
Because I know he's in this, for the long run.
"Apology accepted and as a matter of fact, I think he's mine actually." I smirk.
"Don't push it Hunter. I get what I want and I want the QB. So don't act surprised when he leaves you for me."
I roll my eyes and she saunters off with Noelle and Katie following behind.
"What was it this time?" Holly asks coming up beside me to her locker.
"Usual stay away from Casey crap or else. It's getting pretty old now."
"You don't believe her do you?" She questions.
"Believe what?"
"Or else? Ambers dangerous Em. I wouldn't underestimate her."
I close my locker and lean up against it.
"Empty threats. Caseys mine now, what's she gonna do about it?"
"I guess." We begin to walk to class when Holly speaks.
"So did you hear about senior ditch day which is Friday?" She asks me.
"Seriously? Senior ditch day? I thought that was just a myth."
"Hell no. Well obviously the teachers don't know about it but we're all going coachella then camping."
We reach the class and take our seats.
"Coachella?"
"Yeah it starts tomorrow. Finishes next Wednesday. So you in?"
"I don't know Holls. Finals are in 2 months." I argue.
"Exactly Em. 2 months left of senior year. When your kids ask what did you do all senior year, do you wanna tell them you studied?" She asks.
"I guess."
"Is this about Coachella?" A voice interrupts and I look up to see Seth and Casey walk in.
Casey wraps his arms around me from behind and rests his chin on my shoulder.
"You're going Em. No doubt about it."
"Guys I have to study for finals."
"So do we." Seth says.
"F is for FAIL in finals." They all chant.
"C'mon Em. One last hoorah." Casey whispers in my ear sending shivers all over my body making me sigh.
"But what about the game?" I question.
"Cancelled because JV try outs." Seth answers.
"So is that a yes?" Holly asks.
I shut my eyes and shrug my shoulders.
"I guess so."
They all begin to cheer and Casey kisses me on the cheek before we are interrupted by Mr Murphy walking in.
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The week flys by and now it's Thursday.
I'm currently packing while Holly Seth and Casey lie on my bed. Well Casey on my bed, Seth on my mat and Holly throwing everything I put into my suitcase on the floor.
"Nope. No way. Definitely not. Emily why do you even buy these clothes."
"I don't know Holls. But I do know it's not for you to throw them on the ground. You're unpacking my packing. Not cool." I send her a glare.
"It's Coachella Em. You can't wear your typical ripped jeans and a tank top. It's April, it's Coachella and it's warm. You're wearing shorts, bikinis, crop tops and we are definitely going shopping." She says.
"Holly for somebody who loves to be on schedule, you're making a lot of delays."
"Oh hush up and let's get going. Mall closes in 2 hours. Oh that barely leaves enough time for shoes." She whines.
"Why did I say yes?" I groan.
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"No way." I say as I pull the curtain across to reveal myself to my friends.
"Holy moly me oh my." Holly says with a huge smile as she squeals.
"What do you guys think?" I ask Seth and Casey.
"I think you look good Em. It suits you." Seth replies.
Everyone turns their attention to Casey who is staring me up and down with a smirk on his face.
"You look gorgeous Emily. I think it's perfect. How much?" He asks standing up and grabbing his wallet but I quickly slap it out of his hands.
"No. I'm paying." I demand and of course he argues but we come to an agreement that I'm paying.
*****
"Night guys." Me and Casey say in unison as Seth and Holly step out of the car and walk up Hollys driveway.
We pull away from the curb and drive to my house next.
"So do you like your new wardrobe?" Casey asks me.
"I like my new converse. Who doesn't like a new pair of converse?" I say and Casey chuckles making me smile.
"You live in converse. Your signature look is ripped skinny jeans, a cropped hoodie and cons." He chuckles.
I send him a look and he stops chuckling before he starts stuttering.
"But that's what I like you wearing. Better than skimpy skirts that Amber always wears that makes her look 'seductive'." He says and I can't help but burst out laughing making Casey join in with me.
We quickly pull up at our houses and Casey being the gentleman he is walks me to my front door.
"See you tomorrow." He smiles standing across from me holding my small hands in his big ones.
"Can't wait." I smile back.
He kisses me on the forehead and then walks off into his house.
I smile before opening the door and walking in.
Coachella with my 3 best friends. One of which is my boyfriend.
This should be good.
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A/N yet another filler chapter, YAY!
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