SUMMER VEGA’S POV

I saw Eury and Alex walking out, holding hands. They looked..uncomfortable. As much as I’ve stalked some people before, their body language looks so tense and awkward. Oh there is no way in hell that they’re happy dating each other when they’re that uncomfortable with each other.

I ran outside, following them. Maybe if I stalk them for a bit, I’ll find out some stuff. It’s for a good cause. I convinced myself. Actually, it’s a little too soon for that, it is only the first day.. maybe I should just interrupt them. I ran up to them and got in between them, forcing them to stop holding hands. For some reason, they both looked slightly..relieved.

“Hey, Alex and Eury.” I said.

“Hey Summer, Eury and I are going to a nearby arcade, want to come?” He offered

“Sure,” I said. Why does he look desperate for a third wheel?

“Actually, I’m a bit tired I’m gonna go....home…” Eury said, slowing down the word home with a slightly annoyed expression. Dang, what’s wrong with the word home?

“Oh okay, sure.” Alex said, almost happily. What the hell? These two are weird.

Alex said bye to Eury and then he ushered me to the arcade with him, leaving Eury behind. Something is definitely up.

“Hey, I want you to meet someone!” Alex’s excited voice interrupted my thoughts. “He’s..a really good friend of mine!”

“Sure! Is he gonna be at the arcade, too?” I asked.

“Yup!” Alex answered eagerly. Suddenly, Don’t Leave Me started playing loudly. Alex stopped walking to stare at me.

“Sorry, it’s Rose, I have to take this,” I took my phone out of my back pocket and answered the call, holding the phone 6 inches away from my ear and bracing myself.

“WHAT THE HELL?! WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU?!!” I heard Roseanne screaming from my phone. “WHY AREN’T YOU HOME YET?! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!”

I cautiously put the phone to my ear so she could hear me talking. “I’m going to the arcade. Why? What’s wrong?”

“WHO ARE YOU WITH?!” I pulled the phone away from my ear almost immediately. She’s gonna make me go deaf.. “YOU AND I BOTH KNOW YOU NEVER GO TO THE ARCADE ALONE!!”

“I’m with Alex..” I answered.

“DID YOU FORGET WHAT TODAY IS?!! WE HAVE THAT DINNER WITH DAD’S BOSS IN HALF AN HOUR!! AND YOU MISSED THE BUS!! YOU’RE WALKING HOME!!!” Rose hung up as soon as she finished her sentence. Damnit, I forgot.

“Shit.” I said.

“Umm, that sounded urgent..” Alex said quietly.

I realized with a start that he must have heard everything. “I’m sorry..I have to go..” I turned around and took two steps when I realized my house was more than 5 miles away. I turned back around to face Alex and asked, “Do you have any water?”

“Uhh no,why?” he asked, confused.

“Well, I’ll just die of dehydration on the walk to home.” I answered,pulling up Google Maps on my phone.

“I can get my b..friend! I can get my friend to drive you to your home.” Alex said. What was he about to say?  

“Really?” He nodded. “Oh God, you’re a lifesaver! Thank you!!” I exclaimed.

We rushed to the arcade and saw his friend standing there, leaning against the wall. What the hell?! He looks like a freaking model!! He had dirty blonde hair, pretty green eyes, and he just looked..like a model.

“Donny!” Alex exclaimed and rushed to him.

“Hey ba...Alex!” He responded, high-fiving Alex.

“Hey, my friend needs a ride home, can we drive her there?” Alex asked.

“Hm, oh hey, I didn’t notice you!” He said, extending his hand to me. “I’m Donny, nice to meet you.” I shook his hand.

“I’m Summer.” I said. He nodded and lead us to his car. Nice car..I wish I could get my driving license already! I got into the backseat and he turned on the engine, waiting for Alex to get in.

Alex got in and messed with the radio, playing Panic! At The Disco. I looked out my window and I saw Fern carrying Eury on her shoulders. Woah, wait a second..

“Hey, Alex..isn’t that your girlfriend?” I asked. A muscle in Donny’s jaw twitched and he started glaring out the front window.. Is he okay?

“Hm?” He looked out the window and saw Eury and Fern. Donny sped up, not giving Alex a chance to say anything. The two boys started talking in low voices so I couldn’t hear them so matter how hard I tried. Donny and Alex were talking in rather aggressive tones. They seemed to be having some sort of argument I noticed Fern and Eury stopped at the giant house. Woah does one of them live there?! Dang, why is everyone I know related to someone rich or is someone rich!?

Donny parked at the front of our house, I saw Roseanne standing on the porch, looking upset. She actually looked pretty wearing a dark green dress.

“Thanks, I’ll see you later!” I said, running out. I heard them yell out “Bye!” as the car drove off. I ran up to Roseanne.

“FINALLY, HURRY UP AND CHANGE INTO SOMETHING MORE FORMAL, HE’S COMING IN LIKE 5 MINUTES!” Roseanne yelled.

“Fine, fine, I’m going, jeez!” I ran inside. She can get so scary sometimes. I ran up the the stairs to our room. I threw open the closet door so look inside for something formal. Formal..can I wear a tuxedo? Nah, Mom and Dad would kill me if I did. Ugghhh, I have to wear a dress, don’t I? Kill me. I saw at least 5 dresses in my side of the closet. Wow, I’ve never worn any of these before. Ugh this one’s too pink and girly. I threw it to the side. Ehh this one’s just too...no... I threw that one, too.

All of these suck. I grabbed one that looked less sucky. It was a plain black dress that went just to my knees. I fixed my hair a bit to look at least presentable. I walked out of our room with a scowl on my face. Roseanne was standing right outside the door. She looked me up and down. “You look like you’re going to a funeral,” she said.

“I don’t care, next time I’ll wear a swimsuit and mess up my hair, do you want that?” I snapped as we started walking down the stairs.

We heard the door open and talking between adults.

“These are my daughters, Roseanne and Summer.” My dad introduced. The guy looked me up and down and had an expression that was unreadable. Pedophile, pedophile, pedophile...

“They didn’t have to overdo their appearance, mainly this one.” He said, referring to me.

“I guess I over-exaggerated how they should dress.” My dad said. No shit Dad. Your boss is in a pair of ripped jeans and a T-shirt. The guy nodded and we all sat down at the table.

My mom brought out a huge chicken, a bowl of salad, and some mashed potatoes. Oh my God yes food. Yes chicken. I wonder if I can marry a chicken? Nah I’ll probably eat it.

“Oh it looks lovely, thank you for all this.” The boss said.

“No problem, Mr. Way.” My dad said. You are such a suck-up dad…

“Call me Gerard.” He said. My dad nodded and my mom set down all the plates. We all ate and talked. Gerard talked to me and Rose a few times and after what seemed like hours, he finally left. FINALLY, NOW I CAN TAKE THIS STUPID THING OFF. I ran upstairs and threw on a t-shirt and shorts.

I went back downstairs and helped my mom clean the kitchen. I feel bad that she did everything while dad was busy being a suck-up. Rose helped too, but dad was in the room doing his own things.

We finished and Rose and I went into our room.

“I’m sorry if I was a jerk to you today.” Roseanne apologized. There was BTS playing softly in the room.

“It’s fine.” I said, shutting the door and laying down in my bed.

“You wanna practice the dance moves to Blood Sweat & Tears?” I asked, getting up. The song had just started playing.

“Sure,” Rose answered.

End of Chapter 3, Summer Vega’s POV.