chapter 6

"Aster, this is my cousin Charlie. Charlie, this is Aster, my male bestie." Cleo introduces us.

"Are you gonna let are star wait outside or is he coming in?" I pull Cleo out of the way for Aster to enter.

"Thanks hottie. How did you know the meaning of my name?" Aster asks.

"I guessed." He smiles, "interesting."

"Is the cousin going to give the bestie a hug or does the bestie have to steal one?" He asks making me chuckle. 

"The cousin has a name and it's Charlie or Char for short and no I'm not going to give you a hug."

"I'll steal one soon but I made you laugh and that's an accomplishment for me." He smirks.

"Such a big word don't you think?" I ask a smiling Aster. He chuckles.

"Okay, okay will you love birds stop blabbering so we can start the movie." Cleo smiles slyly. 

"Love birds? No way Cleo." I shake my head. 

"What? Then give him the hug he wants." She smiles widely. "Oh, I see what you're doing." I narrow my eyes at her.

"I've watched the movie so I can leave anyways." I say.

"Nooo don't leave. It's just a hug Char." Aster says smiling evilly.

"Okay. It's just a hug." I say, giving up.

I quickly hug Aster and try to pull away only to be held tightly.

"Don't try that again." He whispers sending shivers down my spin. Argh! Why did I give in?

"Cleo save me." I wear I puppy-dog face.

"No way! I've got to take a picture of you guys." She pulls out her phone. 

"Argh!" I exclaim burying my face in Aster neck. I inhale his scent. He smells so good, just like a pastry shop. 

"I think someone is enjoying the hug." Aster says and Cleo snickers.

"I've had enough!" I stomp my foot and pull away from him with much force this time.

The two friends just sit and laugh at me like I'm a clown.

"I'll be back." I narrow my eyes at them before leaving for the room.

"I see that Cleo has already taken out her outfit for tonight." I say to myself as I enter the room. Her outfit consists of a see-through yellow top which I think is thigh-length and some black knee-length boots. Not bad.

Since I don't know anyone, I decide to dress as Harley Quinn. I take a white top an write 'do you wanna play?' on it with a pencil. Then start to make an embroidery with blue and red threads on my top through the writings. I match it with blue and red shorts with a black belt, black lace fishnet stockings and some black heels. I put my outfit away and paint my nails with red, blue and black nail polish that I found in one of Cleo's drawers.

I head downstairs only to find the besties asleep next to each other. The movie was about to end. I grin evilly and move to the kitchen. I fill a jug with water and put in some ice cubes to make the water extra cold than it already was. I try not to make noise as I move closer to Aster and Cleo. I can't wait to see the look on their faces when they wake up.

I pour the extra cold water on them slowly. Cleo stirs a little bit. I empty the jug and they both scream and jump hitting each other back to the floor. I tried to hold in my laughter but failed. I laugh and do a victory dance as Original by Sia played at the end of the movie. The look on their faces alone has me clutching my tummy as I laugh harder.

"Oh you did not." Aster says through gritted teeth.

I put on an innocent face and try to act dumb, "What happened here?" That was way too dumb. Cleo points at the jug I'm holding.

"Oh no." I gulp.

"Oh yes." They say in unison.

I try to run away but I slip in my own mess.

"Ouch!" I cry. "That hurts, at least we're all wet?" I say to the two who are standing in front of me.

"Are you asking?" They say together again.

"Quit it you guys, you're scaring me. What's with the talking at the same time." I say as I get up and dust myself.

Aster looks at Cleo and she whispers something like 'get her'.

Before I can even move, I'm being carried by Aster bridal style with Cleo following.

"Put me down." I shout hitting his chest. No one speaks but their wearing identical smiles.

"Aster! I said put me down."

"Your wish is my command." Aster smirks and drops me in a bathtub. Cleo opens the tap and the water gushes out onto me. Luckily my hair is covered. There's no escape. Aster is holding me down and Cleo is blocking the way.

"Okay, please I'm sorry I won't try that again." I cough.

"Has she had enough?" Aster asks.

"No." Cleo says.

"No?!" I exclaim.

"You said you won't try that again. Try?" She crosses her arms over her chest. 

"Okay, okay, I won't do that again." I say with all that's left in me.

Cleo turns off the tap as Aster offers his hand for me to take. I glare at him swatting his hand away and try to get up myself. 

"Suit yourself dear." He smiles.

"Okay please help me." I say after I failed on numerous attempts. 

"No." He huffs.

"No?!"

"Yes, no you'll get me wet". He looks at me with amusement. 

"You're confusing me. You're already wet." I say getting annoyed.

"Okay, I'm wet but I'll help you only if you kiss me." Aster smirks.

"What! No way am I doing that." I say stubbornly. "Cleo?" I call.

"Just kiss him." Cleo shouts.

"You're a very bad sister." I say as I try again to get out of the tub only to slip and fall into Aster arms.

He has hazel eyes, slender nose, rosy lips, pearly teeth, dark hair, a little bit tall, nice smile, handsome and in all annoying. Shut up Char!

"Char? We've got to get ready." Cleo screams bringing me back to my senses.

"Thanks for catching me before I fell." I adjust my top before grabbing a towel and leaving the frozen boy behind.

"How crazy are you dressing up?" Cleo asks.

"Not too much." I shut the bathroom door.

"Mmm.. you look good Cleo." I emerge from the bathroom.

"Thanks but you need to get dressed or are you going with the towel wrapped around yourself?" She chuckles. "I'm sure you'd win award for craziest dressing."

"Very funny Cleo." I scoff and she leaves the room.

I put on my clothes and do my make-up Harley Quinn style. Looking at myself, I smile and skip down the stairs.

"What took you so long?" Cleo asks without taking her eyes of her phone.

"Woah! I wanna play." Aster who's wearing nothing but ripped black jeans says, pointing to my top.

"YOU LOOK AMAZING." Cleo screeches.

"You should get a bat to sum it all up." Aster says.

"That'll be too much." I laugh lightly.

"Have you been to a party before?" Cleo asks.

"Yes but not an all-teens party." I respond.

"Well you'll be surprised by what people will wear." Aster says.

"Okay, are you trying to draw someone's attention?" I ask poking his bare chest. I'm not a fan of abs but I like his though I'd never admit it.

"Did it work?" He smirks.

"No!"