Da--Holy Fudge on a Popsicle Say What?!
"Wakey-Wakey!" I heard Marley's chirpy voice and I groaned.
"Go away." I muttered.
"Don't tell me you have a hangover." Marley snickered.
I ignored her, snuggling into the pillow. My head throbbed and I felt like my body was run over by a truck.
"I have coffee," Marley whispered, finally taking pity on me.
I opened one eye, to confirm if what she was saying was the truth. Surely enough, she was standing with a cup of coffee in one hand.
"Thanks," I mumbled, taking the coffee from here and gulping it down in one go. Marley looked at me as if I was some alien.
"What?"
"That was really hot coffee."
"And?"
Marley sighed. "Why do I bother with you?"
I decided not to answer, plopping back on the bed. Marley gave me a glare, and I sat up.
"Parker's here. And he is so annoyed that we didn't include him last night."
I giggled. "I thought he was going to have a guys night with Ian."
Before Marley could answer, I heard Parker's voice. "Ian didn't come home yesterday."
I turned to look at him so fast, I was surprised my neck didn't break. Marley raised her eyebrows. "What?"
Parker gave me a funny look. "Yeah. I called him. Some chick Silver answered."
Silver. My blood ran cold. He spent the night with Silver. As soon as I told him that I wasn't going to be home, he made plans with Silver? I blinked back the traitorous tears which threatened to make way on my face.
"Khlo?" Marley said softly, and I looked up at her. She sat down next to me, and pulled me into a fierce hug.
"That's the girl," I sobbed.
"I don't think he would have done anything, sweetheart. Do you trust him?"
I pulled back. Looking at Marley's concerned face, I knew I couldn't lie. "I don't know. They seemed so close that day. And Silver told me that Ian was hers."
"In those exact words?"
I shook my head. "Differently. But it was clear."
"Did you talk to him about it?"
"Yeah. At the park. He told me that Silver was only protective about him. Nothing more."
Marley frowned. "Why would she be this protective?"
Those words brought along a whole new set of tears. Marley was correct. Why would she? Unless there was something going between them. And she didn't want me to come in between them.
"Let's go to the mall?" Marley said, smiling softly at me.
"Where's Parker?" I looked around, panic rising within me. If Parker heard of that conversation, he would have Ian's head on a silver platter. I winced when another image passed through my mind.
"Don't worry. I sent him to get us breakfast."
I grinned at Marley, hugging her. "I love you, Marl."
"Go shower. Don't wear my new clothes. I want to wear them first."
I chuckled. That always happened. I usually wore Marl's new clothes before she had the chance. And once I was in them, she couldn't so much.
I quickly showered, and washed my hair. I blow dried my hair till it was slick straight, and started ransacking Marley's closet.
In the end, I wore shorts and a tank top. When I went out, Marley and Parker were already eating.
"Thanks for waiting for me guys," I muttered, making Parker roll his eyes at me.
"Are those Marley's new clothes?" Parker smirked. Marley looked up from her plate, her face in kill mode.
I rolled my eyes. "No. See, I didn't wear those clothes which were obviously calling my name."
"Oh yeah. Calling out your name like, please don't wear and ruin us, Khloe." Marley mimicked, making Parker laugh.
"Oh shut up." I huffed, sitting on the chair next to Parker.
"Parker," I whispered, and he raised his eyebrows. "Marley wants to tell you something."
"Yeah?" Parker asked, looking directly at Marley. She stopped eating.
"Wha?" She muttered with her mouth full, making me look away in disgust.
"Marley, that's gross!" Parker exclaimed.
Marley shrugged.
I smirked. "I was telling Park that you wanted to tell him something."
"What?"
"C'mon Marley." I snickered. "You know Parker won't judge you."
"What are you talking about?" Parker asked, curiosity cost in his voice.
"Marley's a lesbian!" I announced, making Parker spit out the juice he was drinking and Marley choke on her food.
"What?!" Both of them yelled together.
"Your faces," I burst out laughing. Both of them glared at me.
"Not funny, Khlo," Marley snapped. Parker started laughing, making me laugh harder.
"Parker! You asshole!" Marley yelled. "There's juice all over me!"
I laughed harder, as Marley got up and walked off. Parker gave me a hopeless look. "That was mean."
"As if you weren't in it. Nice touch with the juice." I chuckled.
"She will kill us."
"She won't. She loves us too much for that."
"I wouldn't be so sure," Marley said, and both of us looked at her.
"It was Parker's plan!" I yelled, pointing out at Parker.
Parker's eyes widened and he looked between Marley and me, looking for a way to run. Marley raised her eyebrows at him, crossing her arms.
"It was her plan!" Parker said, "I swear I didn't do anything!"
I stifled a giggle. The last time Parker played a prank on Marley, she had changed his shampoo to hair dye. And needless to say, a green haired Parker gained quite some attention.
"Both of you, I'm going to get back at you." Marley said, smirking.
Oh fuck. "Marley, please!" I started, knowing she would eventually say she forgave us, once I started my nagging. I gave a look to Parker.
He started too. "Marl! We love you!"
"You're awesome! That's our way of showing our love!"
"Marley! I'll buy you ice cream."
"We'll go to Victoria's Secret."
Parker gave me a weird look. Marley gave us both an annoyed look. "Fine. Fine. Shut up."
I hugged her. "That's why you're awesome."
Marley rolled her eyes. "Shut up. Both of you. Let's go to the mall."
"Mall?" Parker groaned. "I'm going to sit this one out. Both of you have fun!"
I raised my eyebrows at him. "You wanted to join us for a girl's night. What's wrong with the mall?"
Parker glared at me. "I have a date."
"Who? Ora?" I smirked.
"The hottie in our building," Parker smirked.
I sighed and Marley just gave him a dirty look. "Manwhore."
"Woman-whore," Parker retorted.
"Brat."
"Bitch."
"Creep."
"Stalker."
"Guys!" I yelled before both of them got any further. They were like a married couple sometimes.
I dragged Marley out, telling Parker to lock up as we walked out.
Marley drove to the mall in silence. I fidgeted with my phone, wondering if I should text Ian.
"Don't." Marley snapped. "Did he text you?"
"No."
Marley gave me a sidelong glance. "What are you going to do now? Its almost afternoon. He should have texted you."
"Maybe he'll be there when I go home." I shrugged.
Marley sighed. "You have to know his equation with that girl before you do anything, Khlo. You don't want to be a mistress, do you?"
I shook my head. She was right. I shouldn't do anything until I get answers from Ian. Spending the night with a girl, who claimed she wants him, didn't gel with me.
"Forget about him," Marl said, "Concentrate on shopping. "
I grinned. "Aye, aye! Captain!"
-•-
"It's been six hours," I whined.
Marley rolled her eyes. "One more store."
I stopped walking. "Food court."
"Khloe."
"Marley."
"Okay fine. But we are going to that store!"
I gave her a dirty look. "After I get some food in my system."
Marley sighed, "Fine. Sit down with our bags, I'll get us pizza."
I nodded. I chose a table close to where Marl was. Taking out my phone, I almost jumped when I saw a text from Ian.
**Hey. Won't be coming tonight. I'll see you tomorrow. - Ian.**
Oh-Kay. I sucked in a breath, trying to stop the sudden tightness in my throat. I wouldn't cry.
"Daddy!" A shriek made me look up. I smiled at the adorable sight.
He was on his father's shoulder, as his father walked funnily, making him laugh.
"Ian, put him down," a laughing voice came behind them, and I froze.
Silver. Ian turned and grinned at her.
"Mom! I want pizza."
Silver smiled at the boy. "Ask Daddy."
Ian grinned at the boy. "Sure, champ."
Just as I was about to turn around and make myself invisible, Silver caught my eye. She smirked at me, putting her hand on Ian's forearm, and leaning up towards him.
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