The Ugly One novel Chapter 5

"NO WAY! I am not dating Aaron the former bad boy because you told me to. Forget about it. So far I've been listening to your stupid ideas but this is where I draw the line, You are an idiot . " I said. I was suddenly feeling courageous.

"What did you call me?" he said, anger flashing in his eyes.

"Nothing! I said nothing!" I said quickly.

He didn't press me any farther. "I'll be watching you. I better see you going out on a date with Aaron this weekend," he said and walked away.

I just stood there dumbfounded. What the hell is happening to me? Maybe I was overreacting. Maybe going out with Aaron would be a good thing. Even though I wasn't doing it out of my own free will, this could still turn out to be a great date. Maybe Aaron is an amazing guy and we'll become a couple then one day we'll get married and produce more bad boys and pollute the society.

Gross, what the hell am I thinking? I am losing my mind.

But either way, I could use Aaron as a shield against Jake. If he likes me he will protect me from him, right?

I made up my mind. I will text Aaron and set up a date with him. If nothing else, it'll at least satisfy Jake for now.

I send Aaron a quick text later on. My phone buzzed within 15 minutes indicating I received his reply.

Glad you finally texted me. Did you like the flowers I sent you :)? his text said.

Yes, they are nice, I replied.

Does that mean you changed your mind about going out with me? he asked.

Maybe ;), I replied.

Great, how about a movie and dinner on Friday? he texted.

I thought about it. It wasn't like I had boys lined up to ask me out on dates so my Friday was completely free.

Friday sounds fine, I said.

Perfect, I'll pick you up at 8, he texted back.

Whether it was for the fact that I was a complete loser and had no life, I found myself looking forward to our date. My first date with a boy. A hot guy no less. I shouldn't feel forced and enjoy it. Screw Jake and Liliana, this is my time to shine. It'll be like killing three birds in one stone. I get to go out Friday night, make Liliana jealous, and get Jake off of my back. Maybe I'll ask Aaron to threaten Jake so he doesn't bully me anymore. This could turn out to be the best thing that had ever happen to me.

I was sitting outside of the cafeteria the next day, minding my own business, and eating my sandwich peacefully when Liliana decided to come at me like a bulldozer.

"Jane, you stupid whore!" Liliana screamed at me.

"That's not a very nice thing to call your little sister, Lili. You must be hangry. Here, have a bite of my sandwich and calm your tits," I said and offered her my sandwich.

"Screw your sandwich!" she said and slapped the sandwich off of my hand.