Chapter 8

I walked into the dance with Keith on my arm. We stopped to pose in front of an arch and background. We had a good time at Oliver Garden. He really is a cool guy, if i ever got over Conner i wouldn't be apposed to giving him a chance. We turned around to see a computer. "Who are you voting for?" Keith asked. "Well us obviously." I said. But when he wasn't looking i might've picked Conner. But to be fair i felt really bad about it. We walked into the school further and you could hear music playing. The lights were flashing and kids were dancing. Teachers milled about keeping an eye on the students dancing a little to closely.

Conner walked up and gave Keith some kind of high five. "Olivia, wow you look amazing." He said. "That dress is still every bit as perfect." He said. "Thank you, and you clean up nicely yourself." I said. "Hey Joel, Lucy." Conner nodded his head at the both of them. "Hey Conner, you look great. Where's Megan?" Lucy asked. Conner rolled his eyes. "She's running around trying to force everybody to vote for us." He grimaced. "I'm sorry." I said frowning. "Nah it's cool. I don't really care honestly. If i win it's whatever. And i personally voted for Keith so..." Conner shrugged.

"But the big money question is...who did you vote for for queen?" Lucy asked. She was never one to shortcut or sugarcoat anything. Conner's eyes flicked to me for a second. "Um...i might've voted for Oliva but that's only because i was getting sick of hearing Megan talk about it." Conner shrugged. "That along with her boobs. You just can't catch a break can you?" I asked. He bit his lip trying hard not to laugh. "Wait...what guy doesn't want to talk about his girls boobs?" Keith asked laughing. Joel asked Lucy to dance and they ducked out of our awkward conversation. "Look, i like boobs don't get me wrong but my girlfriend doesn't exactly have any. You know she actually inquired a doctor about getting a boob job!" Conner said in disbelief.    "Wow, now that is insane but i can't say anything i almost got a reduction so..." Keith furrowed his brow. "Why in the world would you do that? Yours aren't humongous like a triple H or anything weird." I laughed. "No but being a model they wanted me to have something like a B so i actually went in and talked to a doctor. I was considering doing it to get more jobs and while on a go see i ran into a girl with bigger boobs and she said that i was crazy for even considering it. I'm not going to be modeling forever...so i didn't do it. My mom wasn't really on board with it either." I said shrugging. "Yes and that model you did the shoot with certainly didn't seem to mind either." Conner said raising his eyebrows. "What's that about?" Keith asked looking from me to Conner. "I had to do a shoot topless. It's not a big deal i guess i know lot's of people who have done them. But it's still pretty embarrassing." I said. "I love how were just sitting here talking about your boobs like it's the most normal thing ever." Keith said laughing. Okay so we did talk about my boobs a lot. But it was because i was so used to it being a topic of conversation. I shrugged.

"Guess when you deal with body issues like everyday you don't get embarrassed talking about them." I said. "Right, i guess i can see that." Conner nodded as Megan walked up. "I think i clinched this for us babe. Sorry Keith...and ew you. You know Conner you don't have to pity her anymore your fake little marriage is over. Come on honey dance with me." She said pulling Conner towards the dance floor and not giving him a choice.

"Well shall we?" I asked holding my hand out to Keith. "We shall, you know i know were not into each other like that but I'm glad we can come as friends. And don't worry your secret is safe with me..." Keith said. "Secret?" I asked. "Yea, you've got a crush on Conner. You're not as slick as you think you are. I think that's why Megan doesn't like you. She see's the way you look at him." He said. I hung my head. "I guess I'm pretty pathetic huh?" I asked. "Nah, i have a huge crush on the girl who works at the star bucks. She's in college and doesn't even realize I'm alive. I so get it. Only thing is. She's out of my league like way out. And she knows it. And you, you're a freaking model you could probably date just about anybody. You're out of Conner's league and i think he knows it. That's why he's still with dragon lady." Keith said.

"But he hardly even looks interested in me. And I'd never come between them I'm not that kind of girl." I said. "Come on your gorgeous he'd have to be blind not to notice you. I think he's just afraid of hurting you and Megan and so he's treading lightly and i may be wrong but Conner is a good guy and he's just trying to do the right thing." Keith said swaying with me. "You are right, maybe that's why i was drawn to him." I said. "Could be and the girls think he's a looker too so..." "Yea he's easy on the eyes. But so are you!" I said quickly. "Eh thanks, some lady will be happy to have me." He said dipping me backwards. I felt the dress slipping. "Oh!" He said as i went to readjust it. "Maybe i won't do that again." He laughed. "No worries." I said laughing with him.

I danced most of the songs with Keith cause he was my date but i did get asked to dance with a few other guys so i did. It was finally time to announce the winners. I was actually a little nervous and i didn't think i would be. It wasn't about winning for me. It was because if Conner won I'd have to dance with him. And I really didn't want to watch Conner dance with Megan.

"Okay guys quiet down!" The principal called out. "The winner and this year's home coming king is...Conner Jeffries!" Megan squealed. "I knew we would win!" Well "they" hadn't won yet. Conner walked onto the stage and accepted his crown.

"And this years winner and homecoming queen is Olivia Haynes!" "I knew we would win babe I...wait...WHAT!?" Megan screamed so loudly as i took the stage. She actually left the room. I smiled accepting the crown. "Would you like to give a speech?" The principal asked. "Sure." I nodded walking to the microphone. "You guys! This is truly an honor thank you so much for making me Yall's queen i know i only get one year with Ya'll but it's sweet. Ya'll rock!" I said. The crowd cheered. "Now the king and queen will share a dance." Said the Principal.

Conner and i took the dance floor as other couples surrounded us. The song was slow and beautiful. Conner put his arms around my waist and pulled me close. "Well you may not be my husband anymore but you're the king." I joked. "Right on." He nodded. "You look upset. I'm sorry Megan's not up here." I said. "Don't be, I'm just bracing myself for the anger that is going to come my way once this is all over with. She forbid me to dance with you tonight actually." He said.

"Why, were just friends what does it matter?" I said. "I would say it's a girl thing but you don't seem to play by those rules." He said holding me close. "I don't but i do follow some girl code rules." I said. He nodded. "I am still learning how girls in high school work, sometimes it's like the wild out here." I shook my head. "You are right about that, but the guys too." He shrugged. "Oh yea for sure! I don't like the wild. But i like dancing at homecoming this was everything i thought i was missing." I said.

"I'm so glad." He said. "And if my first ever party is a bust i get to go back to Lucy's house for a sleepover so something still gets knocked off." I said. "Sweet, why would it be a bust though?" He asked. "Oh well i was just thinking about that kiss with Acne Al." I said shivering. He snorted. "I totally forgot about that." He said. "This can only end badly, maybe I'll just sit out of the kissing game." I said. "Don't feel bad, i sit out mostly too because A. Megan doesn't want me to kiss anybody else and B. i don't wanna kiss all these girls it just sort of cheapens it ya know?"

"Yea, that's why i don't wanna play. Why does she do it then?" I asked. "Well a lot of people are single and it's like let's see who i connect with? I don't know it's stupid and people talk about it so now she feels like she has too? I don't know." He said. "And the worst part of all is she rigs the game." He said. "What?" I asked. "Yea you know Al? That's her cousin. Any time she doesn't like somebody she somehow makes it land on him." He said. "That poor guy why would he do that?" I asked. He shrugged. "He's scared of Megan for one. And two he's getting action?" Conner shrugged. "Oh that's terrible." I said. The song came to an end. "Thanks for dancing with me." I said. "Anytime." He said bowing. I breathed a sigh of relief as he left. I talked about anything to keep my mind off of the fact that we were dancing.

"Was that just pure torture?" Keith asked. "You have no idea, but all is well that end's well i guess." I said. "That's the spirit." He said. The dance winded down and we all headed to Megan's house.

I wasn't about to buy new pajamas for this stupid party. So i found an old pair that was thin and worn out. But it met the criteria. Keith and i walked into the party. I saw Megan immediately. She was wearing a rather skimpy pair of pajamas. Keith rolled his eyes when he saw her. "You don't like her very much do you?" I asked. "That easy to tell?" He asked. I nodded. "Yea, but she's not my favorite person either and that has nothing to do with Conner." I wrinkled my nose.

"Why's that? Is it because of Lucy?" He asked. "Partially i mean, on my first day here she was one of the only people nice to me. And it's really just...why do you need to talk to somebody the way she does? There is literally no reason." I said shaking my head. "No you are right about that, it's the main reason i don't like her. And cause poor Conner i mean she railroads him and the poor guy is to nice to break up with her. I honestly don't see why he started dating her in the first place." Keith said.

Speaking of Conner. He came in and spoke to Megan for a second. I could hear there conversation. "My mom said it was to short but i think it's perfect isn't it just perfect?" She asked. "Sure babe." She cleared her throat. "I know if i had more boobs it would look better, but I'm still working on daddy. If i have my way I'll get an early Christmas present." She beamed. "Why though? Don't you want to be...i don't know natural?" He asked. "Baaabe." She wined. "I thought you were a boob guy?" She asked.

He groaned. Keith hit my arm. "Nothing he says right now is going to be right." He snorted and i giggled. What did he say? I aint a boob guy don't worry about it. Or sure aren't most guys? But only if there yours? No he was doomed. "See honey the thing is...." I looked to Keith. "I gotta bail the poor guy out." I said. He chuckled. "Go for it, i feel sorry for him." Keith said laughing. I walked over to the pair. "Hey you guys, great party Megan." I gushed. "Obviously. But what isn't obvious is...you did that whole modeling thing. You were around fashion all day. Wouldn't you have a better sense of fashion. And I'm not sure why anyone would want to hire you. But yet they did so you aren't broke you could have easily bought new pajamas." Megan said narrowing her eyes at me.

"Well you know i could, but there isn't anything wrong with these. I know they are a little old but..." "No, they are thin i can practically see through it. The shorts are way to short and the way the one shoulder hangs off is just tacky and it's low, to low you're gonna fall out of that poor top. It just screams a little desperate to me." Said Megan. I shrugged. "Well i could have bought a new outfit like you and then stuffed the bra but i didn't need to. Some guys like the natural look." I said pushing my hair over my shoulder. "Besides buying new pajamas would just mean i care, and it's your party soo...." I trailed off.

"Okay ladies, You two are getting a little heated." Said Conner. "Oh go head and stick up for your girlfriend then!! I'm not getting heated, i am defending myself. I refuse to be talked to that way and for your information i only came over here to save your stupid butt. But go head, put your foot in your mouth then." I said. He chuckled. "I'm sorry, you're right." He said smiling. "Don't apologize to her, she is not right. Ugh." Said Megan. Conner put his hand on her arm. "Babe people are looking this way. I just want you to be cool okay?" He asked. Megan took a deep breath. "Of course you're right babe." She planted a kiss on his lips but he pulled back before she intensified it.

Kids started to line up in a circle. Megan smirked. "Are you ready to play?" She asked me. I laughed. "Yea, i don't think so. Although your cousin Al does look like quite the kisser. I'd hate for you to waste one of your cheats on me though." "What?" She narrowed her eyes at me. "What? You wouldn't do that? Please, you hate me more than anybody." I said shrugging. "Well so what, you don't have to be a baby. And to sweeten the pot. I won't cheat and I'll make Conner play, i know you'd love to get your hands on him." Megan said.

My eyes went wide. "I uh..." Megan smirked again. "Say it isn't true then." She said. "Whatever I'm just waiting on Conner to finally call you out. How dare you force him to play?" I asked. "He does whatever i want." Megan shrugged. "But why? Shouldn't he have his own mind?" I asked. "Honey i know guys don't find you appealing so you don't date much but that's not how it works." Said Megan. "Ugh i don't know why i keep trying to be nice to you, it isn't worth it." "What's not hun? You think if you'll be nice to me I'll let you steal my boyfriend?" Megan asked.

"What is wrong with you!? I'd never steal your boyfriend. You sound a little insecure. News flash. If your boyfriend wanted to break up with you he would. And it might have more to do with the way you treat him than i do. I've only ever been nice to him. And you, in fact any malice you feel is because i dished out what you gave to me. I am so sick of trying to fit in with you people. I quit." I walked out of the party. Lucy ran after me. "Hey are you okay?" She asked. "Yea, no I'm fine you go hang with Joel." I said. "I wouldn't be a very good friend if i did that." She said. "Nah i wouldn't be a good friend if i made you take me home." Keith ran out the door. "Man that was intense can i take you home?" He asked. I nodded. "That would be great." I said.

Conner came outside as well. "Great what next? Megan wants to come out for round two!?" I asked. "No, look i told her to knock it off. And i told her i do what i want to, that I'm my own man." "Good for you ya big baby you finally stood up for yourself." I said clapping my hands sarcastically. "I'm just gonna go find Joel." Said Lucy. "And I'm gonna go...wait in the car? Take your time." Said Keith.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Conner asked. "Ya know what screw it. Here goes. One: your girlfriend is the worst. She talks to people any way she wants to and most of the time the things she says aren't very nice. Two: she is so jealous of everybody and she's worried they are all out to get you. Nobody can actually be her friend because she's worried one day that you will see her true colors. I know you are waiting around for her to be a better person news flash what you see is what you get with her. There is no better person hiding inside. Three: she bosses you around and tells you what to do, you can't have any friends that are girls. You are a nervous wreck!! You can't even look at a girl without getting slapped." I said.

"You're not wrong." He said. "I'm not finished. And four, i like you. I know it's obvious to everybody. And it's embarrassing. But don't worry I'm doing my best to get over you." I said. "Wait wait wait, you like me?" He asked. "Duh you stupid boy." I said. "But why? You're a model. You could have any guy you want!" He said. "I don't want any guy, i want you." I said quietly. "I didn't know." He said. "It's fine honestly, I'm kidding myself. Just know that you deserve better than Megan." I said turning to go. "Wait please don't go." He said. "I have to, I'm sorry." I said. Because staying wouldn't change things.

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