Strip Game

LUNA

I opened my eyes and blinked several times, letting my eyes adjust to the darkness.

I sat up in bed, letting out a deep breath as I thought about the dream I had just woken up from.

It was the fourth time this week that I had dreamt about my parents, and it always left me feeling a little bit shaken and sad. I reached over and turned on the light, blinking again as the room flooded with light.

I couldn't help but think about my parents as I got out of bed. Maybe because we've never been apart for so long, I still need to get use to it.

I slid out of bed and walked over to the door,opening it and stepping into the hallway.

The light from the kitchen shone down the hall, and I made my way towards it, feeling the cool floor under my bare feet.

I opened the fridge and pulled out a bottle of water, unscrewing the cap and taking a long drink.

The cool water felt good on my throat, and I savored the moment of peace.

I was about to take another drink when the sound of footsteps in the hall made me jump.

I turned to see Travis, my best friend, walking into the kitchen, a surprised look on his face.

"Luna!" he called in surprised.

"Travis" I exhaled.

"You scared me! I didn't expect you'd to be up at this hour." He looked at me, concern in his eyes. "Everything okay?"

I hesitated for a moment,debating whether to tell him about my dream.

In the end,I decided to be honest. "I just had a dream about my parents." I said softly.

"Is it okay if I ask what the dream was about?" He ask gently.

I nodded, taking a deep breath.

"In the dream, I was back in my childhood home." I began.

"And my parents were there, just like they always were. But then something happened, you recall the day we both hide in mom's closet cos we took some cash from her save to pay Anny for helping us with our assignments"

"Yh" He said and grabbed the second drink I was holding. He opened uncapped and hand it back to me.

"The dream was like they're the ones in our position and not us.. isn't that weird?" I ask with a small chuckle.

He nodded and gently placed his hand on my shoulder.

"I think it's because you've been missing then too much lately, It's just a dream. It's not real" He said.

Even after he said that, I was still restless. Maybe he noticed it cos Travis held my shoulder instantly and pull me closer to him.

I swallowed hard, feeling the tears welling up in my eyes.

"I'm sure they'll come back for you soon, trust me okay?" He reassured and gave a short smile.

"I know, I just missed them a lot I guess"

Travis nodded, squeezing my shoulder reassuringly.

"I know it's hard, but we'll both get through this" He grabs my hand and we both left the kitchen, he made me sat on the couch and he sat next to me, switching the TV on.

"What are you doing?" I faced him.

"Since we're both having a hard time to sleep, how about we watch some porn?" He winked.

"Porn?" I blinked twice.

"Yes, don't tell me it's your first time...." He seem quite surprised to hear that.

"I'm not interested" I spoke and Travis nod bringing out another disk.

"Horror?" He asks.

"Yes, I love horror the most, my favorite genre" I smiled.

Travis inserted the disk and before it's started playing, he got a big bowl of popcorn from the kitchen and two cans of sodas.

He sat very close to me but didn't moved anything in me as always. We're both used to staying this close anyway.

The first thirty minutes was going well untill it's got to one of the most chilling scenes in "The Exorcist" comes when the young girl, Regan, becomes possessed and her body contorts in an unnatural way.

In this scene, Regan's body twists and turns in ways that would be impossible for a normal human, and she is able to spin her head around completely just like I read in the book.

I couldn't help but let out a high-pitched scream. I gripped Travis's arm tightly, my heart pounding in my chest as I watched the scene unfold.

I was so scared that I jumped up and threw our bowl of popcorn in the air, some of it landing on Travis's head.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to" I bit my lips as our eyes met.

He just laughed and pulled me close, trying to calm me down.

"Holy crap, that was terrifying!" I whisper as I huddled against Travis's side. His arms still wrapped around me.

"It's just a movie, it's not real" he reassured me.

"I know" I said, trying to calm my racing heart. "But that scene was so intense, It felt so real!"

We both turned our attention back to the movie, but I kept my arm wrapped around Travis's waist, just in case another scary scene came on.

As we watched the movie, I started to relax and enjoy the story, but then another jump scare happened and I let out another yelp.

This time, Travis didn't laugh.

He just looked at me and said, "Do you want to stop watching the movie? It's clearly not good for your heart!"

I took a deep breath and said, "No, I'm okay. I want to see how it ends." I was determined to finish the movie, even if it scared me to death.

Travis smiled and said, "Okay, but I'm keeping my arm around you just in case" He said.

"Whatever" I added before returning my face to the TV.

Travis smiled and movie continued.

I found myself gripping Travis's arm even tighter as the movie continue, my nails digging into his skin. But he didn't complain or try to pull away, he just held me close and whispered,

"It's okay, you're safe."

Finally, the movie ended and the credits started rolling.

I let out a long sigh of relief and turned to Travis.

"That was the scariest movie I've ever seen! But I'm glad we watched it." I giggle.

"I must admit, it was fun" Travis smiled.

"Yh, thanks for making my night better. I feel okay now" I got up and stretch her body.

"Goodnight Travis" I turned to head to my room but Travis grabbed my hand.

"If you're still scared, you can stay in my room if you want?"

LUNA

The next morning, I woke up to see my phone ringing. I grab it and swipe green at once.

"What's up, Ash" I said with a smile.

"Missing you here baby bitch, wanna meet up at the town library for catch up and have fun" Ashley asked.

"Sure" I smile.

"Don't be late, or I'll rip off your tiny tongue. Just kidding! Can't wait to see you" Ashley laughed and hang up.

I smiled as I drop my phone, It's feels great to hear from them after weeks of breaks.

They just made my day with thier request, I was too bored to stay in this house all day anyway.

Travis left so early in the morning and probably to hang out with one of his sluts, again!

I got dressed wearing one my favorite jeans and a pink tank top rocking it with our friendship and shoes I got with Ashley and Molly last christmas.

I wanted to look nice but not too fancy. I grabbed my bag and headed out the door.

When I arrived at the library,I saw Ashley and Molly sitting at a table,reading a book together.

They looked up when they saw me and smiled.

"Hey there!" Ashley said, standing up to give me a cute tight hug.

"We're so glad you could make it!" Molly give me a quick peck on the cheek.

"Thanks for inviting me" I said, smiling back at them. "It's nice to get out of that house for a while"

"Are you trying to say you're not enjoying Travis company?" Ashley grinned.

"Not at all, he's a pain in the butt" I said and sat down.

They both gave me a knowing look.

"He's kind I know, but I still miss my parents more, he's not always around and only return home late. We barely talk like before and I must say, I can't wait for our summer break to be over" sighed.

"I can wait, even if it's took the whole year,after resuming you know what's next for us" Molly pouted.

"Fucking exams period!" They both chorus and I laughs.

"Girls, you're really funny. Don't you want us to get all this over done with soon, and get accepted into out dream college, Ronnie & Dons, for me I can't wait!" I said dreamingly.

"Is Travis perhaps planning to attend the same college R&D? I mean Ronnie and Dons?" Ashley ask with expectations in her eyes.

I nodded.

"Yh, I think I'm stuck with him for good" I added.

I knew she had this big crush on Travis, ever since 9th grade. Only I and Molly knew about it.

Ashley patted my shoulder and smiled. She got up.

"I'll get us some more books" She walk away smiling.

"She still has a crush on him?" I asked Molly to be sure.

"You snapped quickly, she's obviously crazy over that playboy friend of yours. Don't let her convinced you into setting her up with him, Travis doesn't even know she existed" Molly said with an eye roll.

I went mute and turn to see Ashley coming with some books, can I really say no to her?

"Here, I got this famous one for you and this one is for you since you won't finish it anyway" Ashley gave a kid story book to Molly who grinned.

"I've read Pride and Prejudice" I said returning the book to Ashley.

"Last summer, remember" I added.

"Right, sorry I'll get you another one" Ashley stood but I quickly grab her hand.

"It's okay, I love to read again" I smiled putting it in my bag.

We all sat down and started chatting about our lives and what we'd been up to. It felt good to catch up with them and talk about things other than the scary movie.

"Less I forget, I created an anonymous account last night. Guess the name" Molly suddenly said.

"I haven't check our class group chats in weeks, I wouldn't know" I replied.

"You're missing a lot baby!" Molly shook her head.

"Wait a minute, you're catch_her_young056, omg!" Ashely gasp.

"The same one! One and only!" Molly nodded and flaunt her hair.

"What does that mean?" I ask feeling lost.

"This bitch exposed Reagan sleeping with Jason at the basketball court a week before summer break, she posted it last night and I'm sure everyone is talking about it now, in short Reagan and Gab break up" Ashley explain.

"What!" My eyes widened.

"Don't even tell me it's unfair, that bitch is always picking on you for wearing a long skirt and I can't just sit still, I hate how she bullied you" Molly replied.

I couldn't say more,

"Thanks Molly" i hugged her.

She brought out her phone and show me, we laugh our ass out reading the comments.

*

AN HOUR LATER

"By the way, do you know that dude" Molly pointed at a direction and I and Ashley turned.

"No" We both answered.

"He wouldn't stop staring Luna, I think you got yourself a crush" Molly squealed.

"Love at first sight, whao" Ashley joined in.

"Stop, why would he be staring at me? I don't even know him" I laugh it off.

"It doesn't matter, he fell for your charm. You're too beautiful Luna. Sometimes I wonder if Travis is even a guy" Molly said and Ashley frowned.

I signalled at Molly and she fell quite.

"Ahem Luna, how about a sleepover at your house next weekend" Ashley said.

"My house? Why?" I ask.

"It's fine if you don't want to, I just thought we could bond more" Ashely bit her lips.

I look at her pitifully, It's obvious she's trying to get close to Travis, Molly mouthed me to say no.

"I'll talk to Travis about it and get back to you" I said without thinking.

Ashley face instantly brighten, she held my hand and kissed it.

"Thank you so much" She smiled.

I nodded and Molly sneered...

"You're coming too right?" I ask Molly.

She nodded.

We continue reading, Ashley and I mostly talked about Pride and Prejudice since we've both read it leaving Molly out.

She doesn't seem to care. She prefer being on the phone with her boyfriend Lance.

I must say I really enjoyed my time with them. I just realized how much I've missed them, and I just wish this day won't come to an end.

It was getting late, Ashely was the first to get a call from her home to return him, Molly was next.

They are neighbors so their families are close, making them more close bond but they never leave me out in anything before.

Even if I'm always with Travis, we've been friends since I and Travis got admitted to our highschool.

"We really have to go baby bitch, I'm sorry" Ashely said packing her stuffs.

"It's okay" I smiled.

"You can get home alone right?" Molly asked.

I nodded.

We exchange hugs and I waved as they leave the library.

I sat alone to read for more twenty minutes and pack my stuffs too.

I made to returned one of the books I borrowed to the shelves but my jaw drop when I saw how high the shelves are.

I was supper short and there's no way I'm gonna reach there. Ashley probably got it easily cos she had a tall figure.

I sighed and a found a stool, I took a deep breath and climbed it, forcing the book between the other books.

After fitting it in properly, I made to come down but I tripped expecting to fell on the hard floor heavily but I landed on a someone's arms.

My eyes widened as I sniffed his insanely most nicest cologne.

"You shouldn't get bruises on your perfect skin" His deep voice said.

"Huh?" I blinked as our eyes met. He dropped me.

"Be careful, you don't want your beautiful skin to go ugly." He smile charmingly.

"Right." I reply awkwardly.

For minutes, we only stared at each other like some lost lovers. The thud sound of the book I returned brought us back.

The book I just returned just dropped, after I almost fell cos of it.

He picked the book up and I almost covered my eyes in embarrassment when he read the title.

"Cum For Me?" He read and I bit my lips.

"It's not what you think." I grabbed the book from him and hide it behind my back.

"What I think? I'm not thinking anything, I've just finished the book too, I'm glad we've the same taste in books." He smiled and took it back from me.

He returned it back to the shelves and my brows raised as I stared at his tallness.

Why have I done to deserve this short stature?

I sighed. I grabbed by bag and swipe my hair backward.

"Sorry for the late introduction, my name is Kyle Larson. You can call me K." He said with a wink.

"Luna Scotts." I replied simply.

I started leaving and he followed me, a long silence dragging between us.

"Do you come here often?" He broke the silence.

"Not really, I prefer reading at home." I reply.

"Me too, I think me coming here today is a blessing in disguise, I mean I would have missed my chance to met an angel like yourself." He said.

I gulped.

What is this guy deal? Is his talent flirting or what?

"Oh." I mouthed and pressed my lips together, making up my mind not to speak till we leave the library.

"You can start coming here often, I'll keep your company if your friends are busy" Kyle said and I turned to him, surprised.

"My friends?"

"Yh, I clearly heard one telling you I was staring at you earlier"

What? He's the guy from earlier? I wouldn't have known, I didn't spare him a glance.

"She wasn't leing, your beauty is beyond my imagination. You're really cute, especially your height" He smiled as he stared down at me.

Seriously? Is this guy making fun of my short figure or what? I frowned and started leaving,

He caught up with me and grab my hand.

"I'm serious okay? I love girls with this height..."

"What?" I raised my brows.

"I mean I don't occasionally show interest in short girls but you're exceptionally adorable, you just changed my mind. You won me over little doll" He said.

"Are you asking me out right now?" I said without thinking.

"If you put it that way, it will be too forward. I'm not asking you out, I just want us to be friends" He smiled and I couldn't help but notice his cuteness.

He's handsome and the bangs in his hair just make him look more hot. I got lost staring at him.

"Hey! Luna." He call.

"I've to go, it's getting late" I blinked.

"I can drop you off if you don't mind. What's your address?"

"I don't have one." I said fast.

"Is that even possible?" He crossed his arms.

"I'm sorry, but I really really need to go, bye" I said and stormed out of his sight, luckily I got a taxi really quick and I released the breath I've been holding while talking to him.

"He's cute" I found myself smiling all the way home.

Getting home, It's already dark and when I got in, I just fell on the couch tiredly throwing my bag aside.

The flash of the light made me open my eyes and I gasped when I saw Tiffany standing by the switch, glaring at me hatefully.

Why does she have to be here? I'm too stressed out to pick a fight.

She's one of Travis slut, and his so called main girlfriend In the school.

"I can't believe you're still here." Tiffany said with her arm crossed.

I pretended not to hear her and grab my bag to leave but she grab my hand and pull me back.

"Don't you dare walk away when I'm talking" She yelled.

"And who are you?" I ask boldly.

"You really got some nerves huh? Don't you know who my families are? You've got a death wish?"

"I'm not asking who your families are? I'm asking who the fuck are you? Who the hell is Tiffany?" I yelled back.

Tiffany jaw dropped obviously, I've never stand up to her anytime she bullies me.

"How dare you?" She raised her hand to slap me but a hand suddenly grab it and threw it off.

I turned to see Travis looking mad.

"I fucking told you to stop trying to hurt her? What was our deal?" He snapped.

"Don't tell me you're really gonna break up with me cos of this damn witch" Tiffany fold her fist.

"Can't you read the air? I don't go back on my words. We're done Tiffany! For good!" He said and my eyes widened with Tiffany's own.