"Let's get our coffee and get out of here so she doesn't get a chance to pour her scalding hot drink on you."
"That sounds like an excellent idea." I pause. "I'm not afraid of her. She's just such a pain in the ass, you know? It seems like she'severywhere.And I'm tired of doing laundry."
Lex nods. "Oh, I know you're not and that's what keeps her coming back. Then again, she'd feed off your fear, too, so there's no winning with that psycho."
The barista calls our names, we grab our coffees, and head over to meet Raven.
"So. You wantto be cheerleaders."
I look at Raven and nod. Raven is everything I'm not. She's tall with the perfect figure. She's gorgeous with her naturally tan skin, dark brown eyes, and long, silky black hair. I'd kill for that hair.
"We do," Alexa answers.
"You'll have to go through tryouts. There are three spots on the team this year. The competition isn't too bad, so if you're willing to work hard and take this seriously, that'll show during your routine," Raven tells us. She's super serious and it makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing. Do I want to have something consume my life that much?
Yes. I do. And this time, cheerleading will be forme.I'll actually get to enjoy it because I'm going towantto do it. I won't be as intense as Cam is with football, but I won't do a half-assed job either. I'll do the happy medium.
"Beginning tryouts are Monday afternoon at five. We'll show you a routine and give you until Thursday to learn and practice on your own. If you need help or want to work on it with some of the girls on the squad, just say the word. That's what we're here for," she finishes.
"Sounds good," I answer, not knowing what else to say.
"Now that the business is out of the way," Raven begins, "tell me how you wrangled Cameron Stone, self-declared bachelor for life."
I've been getting this question—a lot and I hate the attention. I like to blend into the background a bit when I can, but those days are gone. As Cameron Stone's girlfriend, I'm constantly in the spotlight.
"I don't know. It just happened," is my lame response.
"We all grew up in the same town," Lex adds.
"Ah, so you knew each other before," Raven deduces.
"Yes, but we didn't like each other," I admit and immediately wish I could take it back when I see Raven's friend standing behind her with excitement in her eyes. Great. I just gave the gossipmongers more to gossip about.
"So it's one of those love/hate things. That's so hot," Raven tells me.
I just shrug. Not so hot when I was on the receiving end of the 'hate' part.
I look at the clock and curse under my breath. I'm going to be late if I don't hurry.
"Time to go or I'm going to be late."
Lex nods.
"We'll see you on Monday," Raven chirps. I lift my hand in a wave and that's when I see her. Alison. She's standing there with that smug smirk on her lips again—the one I'd love to slap off her face.
Alexa looks over at me. "What's wrong?"
I just sigh and turn to leave. "Alison."
Lex looks over. "What the hell? She's got a serious problem."
"I know."
"It's creepy."
"And then some."
"Does it scare you?" Lex asks.
