First Crush (Dark Falkon #1) (5 page)

Sienna hesitated for a moment, before getting up and standing next to Jake.

“Jake, I wasn’t sure how to tell you this or how you would react-”

“I kissed Ivy,” he interrupted.

“What?” Sienna asked.

“It was a complete accident, we were walking home from band practice and the two of us turned at the same moment and we kissed.”

Sienna was speechless, but slightly overjoyed.

“So, what happened?”

“Nothing! It got weird after that, she went all quiet and walked inside, then I came straight home.”

“Jake, Ivy likes you, I mean she
really
likes you. She has for a while now.”

“Wait! You knew she had feelings for me and you never told me?”

“It’s not like that, Jake. She’s been trying to get your attention for months now, but you’ve just never gotten the hint. That’s why she wanted you to come to the movies with us the other day.”

Jake was silent, he threw on his jacket, grabbed his keys and headed for the door.

“Where are you going?”

He didn’t answer.

“Jake?”

“I’m going to the gym, I need to think.” He slammed the door in her face, started his car and sped out of the drive.

“Did Jake tell you what happened?” Ivy asked.

“Yep! He’s been acting all weird about it the last couple of days.”

“What do you mean, weird?”

“It’s hard to explain, but it’s almost like he feels guilty about it all.”

Ivy looked at Sienna as they grabbed the dresses that they were trying on and walked into the change room.

“Why would Jake feel guilty?” Ivy yelled, pulling her sweater off over her head.

“I don’t know, that’s what’s so weird about it.” Sienna yelled back, removing her pants and trying on the dress she had taken off the rack.

“Didn’t you tell me he was single?”

“Well he is, as far as I know,” Sienna replied.

“So then what’s his problem?”

“I have no idea.”

The two of them tried on their dresses and stepped out of the change rooms.

“That looks hot,” Sienna eyed the red dress Ivy was wearing.

“Not as hot as yours. Wait! Hold on,” Ivy walked over to Sienna and placed her hand on her cleavage. She adjusted Sienna’s tits and unzipped the zipper that was holding them together. In an instant her cleavage was sitting comfortably behind the fabric on either side of the zipper, showing just enough to make her tempting. “Much better. You’ve got a decent set of tits, flaunt them. Man! I wish I had tits like yours.”

“Thanks…I think,” Sienna laughed.

“It really does look good on you, babe.” Ivy looked at her dress in the mirror, unfortunately she didn’t possess the tits or figure that Sienna did. No matter how hard she tried, nothing ever worked.

“I think I might give mine a miss to be honest, it doesn’t quite sit right,” Ivy said, making her way back into the change room.

“Oh rubbish! It looks gorgeous. You need to buy it.” Sienna headed back into her change room and changed back into her old clothes.

Sienna and Ivy placed their dresses on the counter, the attendant looked up and smiled at both of them.

“Just the two?” she asked.

“No! Just hers,” Ivy said picking up the dress, Sienna quickly grabbed her by the arm.

“Ivy, you are buying that dress,” Sienna demanded.

“I already told you, it doesn’t sit right on me.”

“Sorry to interrupt, but I actually thought it looked gorgeous on you,” the attendant said.

“Thank you! See, I told you it looked hot. You have to buy it now or you will hurt this girl’s feelings.”

“I don’t know-”

“Oh for fuck sakes, give it here.” Sienna grabbed the dress out of her arms and placed it on the counter with hers. “Both of those please,” she said, looking up at the attendant.

She finalized their purchase and thanked them, Sienna handed Ivy her bag, “You’re welcome,” she said, before Ivy had the chance to open her mouth.

The girls had been shopping on Broadway for hours and their hands were full of bags with dresses, shoes, make up and handbags.

“I need a coffee,” Sienna moaned.

“There’s a Starbucks ahead,” Ivy said, speeding up the pace.

They grabbed a seat outside and placed their bags beside them. Ordering two cappuccinos and a muffin each, Sienna fumbled through her shopping and pulled out her brand new Louis Vuitton handbag.

“Don't you have enough handbags already?” Ivy asked, admiring the dress that Sienna had bought for her. 

“You of all people should know Ivy, a girl can never have too any handbags.”

“Yes, that's true,” Ivy smiled.

A short time later their coffees arrived. Biting into her muffin and taking a sip of her cappuccino, Sienna sighed, “Ahhhhhhh, that's exactly what I needed.”

“So, have you heard from Jesse again?”

“He's called a couple of times, but to be honest, I'm really not that interested. He was just a fling for me. And before you say it, I realize exactly how that sounds.”

“I didn't say a word,” Ivy smirked.

“You didn't have to, it's written all over your face. Besides, I'd rather much talk about you and Jake,” a grin on her face as she sipped her coffee. 

“There is no me and Jake, Sienna, there's nothing going on between us. You know that.”

“Yet! Nothing yet!”

“Are we really going to have this discussion again?” Ivy asked.

“I'm just saying. Isn't that what girl talk is all about, men, sex and handbags,” she picked up her handbag again, caressing the leather coating on the outside. 

“Who needs a man anyway? You seem to be doing alright with Mr. Louis Vuitton right there,” Ivy joked.

“It's leather, and it feels so good.” She held the bag up to her nose and took a sniff, “Hmmm, smells good too.”

She put the bag away and the two of them finished their coffees. They paid for their order and headed back to Sienna's car. 

“Hey, what are you doing tonight?” Sienna asked. 

“Nothing much, why? Is Jake performing again?” Ivy asked in excitement.

“And you're telling me that I need a man.”

“Shut up,” Ivy replied.

“No! I think he said he was heading out of town for the weekend. I was going to ask if you wanted to spend the weekend over at my place. We could have a girl’s weekend.”

Ivy contemplated the idea and looked at Sienna, “You mean, chocolate, pajamas, Love Actually and maybe some Chris Hemsworth? All that sort of stuff?”

Sienna laughed while watching the road ahead; “Actually I was thinking more along the lines of wine, maybe some chocolate, pajamas, Dark Falkon and Lukas Dark.”

Ivy gave her that look, it was the look she always gave her whenever she disapproved on something. She would put a big frown on her face, squint her eyes and force a closed smile. 

“Don't look at me with that tone,” Sienna said, noticing her as she continued driving. 

“I can't believe you expect me to sit through an entire weekend watching Dark Falkon DVD's and listening to their music. That's not really how I imagined spending my weekend.”

“I never said that's what we would be doing. Dark Falkon are performing on an Ellen music special tonight. She's doing an exclusive up close and personal segment with them, the whole band together, live on her show.”

“Really?” Ivy asked, slightly intrigued.

“Yes! It's their first ever interview and television appearance.”

“But haven't they been around for two years?” Ivy asked.

“They have! But not everyone gets their big break straight away, Ivy.”

“Yeah I know that. But they've released three albums, and only now they manage to get themselves on television?”

“You have to realize though, they've been writing songs and planning their world tour. They’ve only ever performed in the States, this is the first time they will be touring the world. That can take them out of the spotlight for months.”

“You have a point. So when is this concert, again?”

“April fifteen at MGM Grand.” 

“Right,” Ivy sighed.

“I've already got our tickets.”

“Front row, center, I know. You told me the day you bought them.”

“What's your problem?” Sienna asked, slightly annoyed. 

“Nothing! Sorry I'm just still thinking about that kiss. It meant something, I know it did.”

“Hun, I know that's what you want to believe, but Jake’s already said that it was an accident and he didn't mean for it to happen.”

“But he didn't say that he didn't want it to happen.”

“It's the same thing.”

“No it isn't, actually. We took each other totally off guard, so we both kind of went weird when it happened. Maybe I need to talk to him, just to explain to him that I'm cool with it and don't feel weird at all.”

Sienna slowed the car down and turned into her street.

“Maybe that's not such a great idea,” Sienna said. 

“What? Why not?”

“I just think you need to give Jake some time. I know he's under a lot of stress with the band at the moment, maybe he's just not ready for a relationship. Oh, and I kinda of told him that you liked him,” Sienna pulled into the drive and turned off the engine.

“You what?” Ivy replied, slamming the door. 

“Well, he came home and barely said a word all night. He was moping around the house and he was in the filthiest mood. After he told me that the two of you had kissed, I just told him how you felt.” After grabbing their bags from the trunk, Ivy and Sienna headed inside.

“No wonder the guy's being all weird. Thanks a lot, Sienna. You should have just kept your mouth shut.”

“Don't get your fucking panties in a twist, I thought I was doing you a favor. See, this is what I meant, he isn't your type.”

Ivy stood there not saying a word, Sienna could tell that she was pissed off. 

“Babe, look! I'm sorry, ok? I didn't mean for this to happen.” Sienna walked over to Ivy and gave her a hug, Ivy hesitated for a moment before rolling her eyes and wrapped her arms around Sienna. 

“I'm sorry for the way I reacted, I know you were just trying to help.”

“Yeah I am. But I'll know better than to intervene in your love life. Besides, Jake has always been weird when it comes to dating.”

After helping Sienna with her bags, Ivy grabbed her own handbag and headed for the door. 

“I'm going to go home and pack some stuff for the weekend. I'll be back later, around six thirty?”

“That's perfect. The show starts at seven thirty p.m. and dinner should be ready by the time you get here.”

She waved and walked out the door and Sienna made a start on dinner.

####FRIENDSHIP####

True to her word, at six thirty p.m. Ivy knocked on the front door. Sporting casual track pants, a sweat top and holding a box of chocolates, Ivy walked inside.

“Hey!”

“Hi,” Sienna replied, closing the door.

Ivy placed the chocolate on the bench and put her bag on the sofa.

“You can sleep in Jake’s room.”

“Really?”

“He won’t be back until Tuesday, no use sleeping on the sofa. You may as well get a good night’s sleep.

“Are you sure he wouldn’t mind?”

“You’ve stayed in his bed before Ivy, why should this time be any different?”

“After everything that’s happened, do you really think it’s a great idea?”

“I thought we were over all that?” Sienna asked.

Without saying another word, Ivy grabbed her bag and put it on the bed in Jake’s room. She had been in his room many times before, but she never got sick of snooping around. His walls were covered with posters of him and the band. Ivy stood there and stared into his eyes, mesmerized by the hottest shade of blue that they possessed.

“Lose something?” Sienna asked, suddenly entering the room.

“Actually, I think I found something. Man! He is so photogenic.”

“I have to admit, he actually does look hot in these photos.”

“Hey, where did that come from?” Ivy asked, nudging Sienna on the shoulder.

“Oh come off it, Ivy. I said I’d never date the guy, that doesn’t mean I can’t find him attractive.”

After unpacking her belongings, Ivy made her way out into the living room. Sienna had finished preparing the dinner and the two of them sat at the table.

“So, Jake must be doing pretty well for himself, then.” Ivy asked.

“What do you mean?”

“Well, I mean, he must be making enough money with the band doing gigs and stuff to be able to afford the rent and pay the bills.”

They sunk into their beef casserole as Sienna poured some wine, “Yeah they are doing pretty well, financially. And Jake does get some extra money on the side with his guitar and singing lessons.”

Nodding her head in acknowledgement, Ivy drank her wine and the two of them remained silent as they finished their meals.

After changing into their pajamas, Sienna heated up some popcorn and made her way to the sofa with Ivy. Switching on the television, Sienna flicked the channels until she stopped on the Ellen DeGeneres show. She sat down next to Ivy and their eyes fixated on the television.

As Ellen announced her guests, Sienna was overjoyed with excitement as she stared at the television. Dark Falkon appeared on the screen, the live studio audience cheered as the lights dimmed and a spotlight lit up the center of the stage. Lukas Dark came into frame, the lights reflecting off his golden blonde hair as he strapped the guitar around his chest. He was wearing a denim jacket, jeans and black boots.