Chapter 5.

Chapter 5.1

The next two weeks went by pretty quick. Danny and Spike seemed to be getting along pretty good. And Teena’s little crush on Aaron, became more than a crush. And Chris and Candace could be seen walking around holding hands. To think how fast he moved on.2

“So Kameel how’s life?” asked Don, skating over on his orange skateboard. 3

I was sitting high on the railing on top of the half pipe. I’m not sure how long I have been sitting here. Probably hours. Oh well. It’s my happy place so it works. “Nothing much. You?”4

“Oh nothing, just practicing random stuff out of boredom.” He replied, “what are you doing up there?”5

“Being dead. And alone.” I said sadly turning to face him. “Care to join me?”6

“Why thank you.” He replied hopping up. “So what’s wrong?”7

“Why does everything have to be wrong?” I asked eyeing him.8

“Because you’re not your old playful self. I miss that Kameel.” He said.9

“Well I’m surprised you don’t know what’s wrong. Everyone else knows.”10

“Well care to fill me in?”11

“Sure. Long story Short: My ex and my worst enemy are dating, both my best friends are in happy relationships and I don’t have a date for Bradley Schneider’s party tomorrow night.” I said.12

“Wow.” He said. “That’s got to suck.”13

“You probably don’t care though.” I said.14

“Hey to quote you: When something’s wrong it’s better to talk about it. And also quoted: I’m here if you need someone to talk to.” He replied smiling and looking over at her. 15

“Thanks.” I said. “Can I have a hug?”16

“Sure.” He replied helping me down off the railing and wrapping his arms around me. 17

Dang I forgot how good he smells. I laughed quietly.18

“What’s so funny?” he asked.19

Oh crap.20

“Nothing.” I replied.21

“Hey Kameel want to go to Bradley’s party with me?” he asked.22

“You’d want to go with me?” I asked, “I would have thought that you and Shirley would be going?”23

“Oh yeah, no she’s not allowed to go.” He said then stopped. “Hey that didn’t come out right.”24

“It’s okay. Being second on someone’s list is something I’ve gotten used to.” I said. “But I’d enjoy going with you.”25

“Sorry. And okay. I would offer to pick you up but I’m grounded from driving for a while. My dad is pissed at me for coming home late a couple nights ago.”26

“Oh it’s all good.” I said, “I’ll catch a ride with Spike and Teena.” 27

“Okay.”28

“Yeah.”29

“Hey want to learn some new skate tricks?” he asked.30

“Sure, that’d be nice.” I replied.31

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Well today isn’t looking good at all. I came to school late, forgot my homework, and got two weeks of detention from my teacher for talking back. At least lunch is here.33

“Wow Kameel you look horrible.” Spike said as her and I entered the cafeteria. 34

“I know.” I said. “I didn’t get any sleep last night.”35

“Why not?”36

“Because Bradley phoned last night and asked me to be his Co-host for tonight’s bash, but I already have a date with Don.” I replied.37

We grabbed our food and walked over to a table. 38

“When did Don ask you?” She asked.39

“Yesterday. At the skate park.” I said.40

“But…”41

“But I really would love to be a co-host.” I said, stuffing a huge bite of my sandwich in my mouth.”42

“So tell Don you’ll reschedule.”43

“I was thinking about that, but I don’t want to hurt his feelings.”44

“Hurt whose feelings?” Asked Teena sitting down beside Kameel with a huge tray of food.45

“Well…” I began.46

“She’s in a date dilemma between Don and Bradley for tonight’s dance.” Spike said.47

“Aren’t we miss popular?” She said, “But what happened to him going with Shirley?”48

“What?” I said, “He said she wasn’t going?”49

“I heard him on the phone though, talking about plans for tonight,” She replied.50

“But?” I said.51

“Well at least that answers your problems.” Said Spike, “but I got to run, I’m meeting someone.”52

“Yeah me too!” said Teena.53

In the next class, Don didn’t even say anything to me. It was like he didn’t care.54

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The rest if school passed pretty quickly. 56

When it came time to get ready for the dance, I slipped into my new slim fitting pink dress and adjusted my hair and makeup on more time before calling up Teena and Spike and making sure I was still getting a ride.57

When they got here I got into Spike’s lime green convertible bug and we drove to the party.58

The party was well under way by the time we got there. We all got out of the car and Spike immediately ran off to find Bart. And Teena and I strolled casually in the front door. She went one way to find Aaron, who was sitting in the kitchen and I went upstairs to find a bathroom to freshen up. 59

On the way up I ran into Bradley “Hey Kameel.”60

“Hi Brad. What’s up?” I replied. 61

Oh darn I was going to try to avoid both him and Don for as long as possible tonight. Darn.62

“Oh, nothing much happening here, did you just get here?” he asked. 63

“Yes.” I replied.64

Well this was awkward.65

“So hey you want something to drink?” he asked.66

“Sure.” I replied, “But I am going to go to the washroom first.”67

“Oh okay, I’ll go find something for us to drink and then I’ll some find you.” He offered.68

“Why thank you. Sounds like a plan.” I said walking away.69

“By the way Kameel,” he called. “You look beautiful tonight.”70

“Why thank you again.” I said running away so he wouldn’t see me blush.71

I really need to find a washroom and freshen up. I’m all red now. I hate it how easily I blush. Oh well.72

A little while later I got out of the washroom and started wandering around upstairs looking for Bradley, when I saw him in the upstairs living room looking at a bunch of pictures on the wall holding two glasses of punch. “Hey you,” I said.73

“Hey gorgeous.” He replied handing me one of the glasses.74

We both sat down on the couch.75

“Mmm…this is good!” I said sipping my drink.76

“It’s Pina Colada.” He answered.77

I coughed. Oh crap I’m not supposed to get drunk tonight.78

“I’m not supposed to get drunk tonight.” I said.79

“Oh?” he replied. “Uh you can’t get drunk off even one or two of these I promise.”80

“You’re sure?”81

“Positive.” He said.82

“Okay.” I said.83

Well needless to say an hour later I was drunk as all get out. I thought we were still in the living room but I guess I was wrong when Bradley started kissing me and putting his arms around me. I felt really uncomfortable and I didn’t know what was going on.84

The next little while, all I remember was someone barging in and Bradley being ripped off of me and a really large bang. Then a lot of sirens and then it all went blank.85

When I woke up I found myself in a small white room. Oh crap I was in the hospital, but why?86

I sat up and looked around, just then Spike and Teena ran into my room. 87

“Kameel!” spike yelled. “You’re awake.” 88

“Yeah…” I replied, “Why am I here?”89

“Well at Bradley’s Party we think Bradley was trying to have sex with you. He got you really drunk and then when he was trying, Don broke in and punched him out. He called 911 when you went unconsciencous and then the ambulance brought you here.” Spike said with a worried look on her face.90

“I told him I wasn’t supposed to get drunk.” I said sadly. “Why did I believe him when he said he wouldn’t let that happen?”91

“I don’t know. It’s alright though.” She replied. 92

“Yeah, it’s not your fault.” Teena said. 93

“Is my dad here?” I asked.94

Man if he finds out about me getting drunk I am so screwed.95

“Yeah, he’s just talking to the doctor.” Spike said.96

“Oh here he comes.” Teena said. “We’ll leave and give you guys some time alone.” 97

“Thanks guys.”98

“Oh Kameel!” her dad said running into the room and throwing his arms around her. “Are you alright?”99

“Yeah, I’m fine.”100

“Oh thank goodness.” He said, “The doctor said you can come home now if you want.”101

“Oh good, I really can’t stand being in hospitals.”102

He laughed. “Do you remember anything?”103

“I don’t.” I said. 104

I really was trying to think about what I could remember, but I didn’t remember anything. This sucked. I really wanted to know what I was doing, or what Bradley was trying to do. “But I wish I did remember.”105

“Well that Bradley boy is not going to bother you anymore.” He said.106

“I’m going to get to the bottom of this.” He said.107

“Thanks daddy.”108

“No problem.” He said. “Let’s go home sweet heart.”109

“Yeah, lets.” 110