Fing Perfect - S01 E14

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Fing Perfect - S01 E14

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 14

Devil's Advocate

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Grace agreed that she needed to tell her father about Will as soon as possible...but she just couldn't get herself to do it over the weekend.

There's been radio silence from Will ever since they locked eyes at the party, and that unsettled Grace even more than if he continued contacting her. She was worried he was planning something...

But her father was in such a good mood over the weekend. He took them out to eat, to see a movie, played with the boys outside...he was a great father who tried his best when he could, but he was normally exhausted from work over the weekend. It was rare to see him so energetic and just...happy.

Grace had several times where she wanted to bring it up, but her dad's genuine smile would prevent her from souring the mood. Plus, she knew the moment she told him he'd do all but make her go to school in bubble wrap with a 24/7 bodyguard.

I need to find the right time, Grace thought as she walked out of her class to go to lunch. She was supposed to meet Jeanette and Megan in the parking lot so they could eat off campus today.

"Well if it isn't my old best friend."

The familiar voice made Grace stop dead in her tracks.

No no no, I really don't need this shit on my plate at well.

Grace turned on her heel and was met with a sickeningly sweet smile and long blond hair. The scent of perfume was enough to make Grace nearly gag out loud.

"Dana," she stated.

"Long time, no see, Grace," the beautiful girl greeted. "You haven't changed at all, I see."

"Why are you here?" Grace snapped. She didn't have time for this bitch's games.

"I just missed you so much in California that I had to come straight back when the new school year started."

Oh, Grace wanted nothing more than to slap that pearly white smile off Dana's face.

"I have too much going on to deal with your bullshit," Grace hissed. "Leave me alone from now on."

Dana frowned in mock disappointment. "Aw, you shouldn't be like that to your old bestie. I'm all alone in this school because no one else remembers me." Suddenly, Dana flashed a wicked smile. "Oh, except for this other new girl...we got all buddy-buddy in first period."

Grace scowled harder than usual. Fuck, she's already got to Cal...does she know that...?

"Based on the face you're making, you must know her," Dana remarked.

Grace spun around and faced the original direction she was going. "Nope, and I don't care who your next victim is either."

"Is that so?" Dana crooned, her voice sickeningly sweet. "Well, you should come and meet her. I invited her to lunch today."

That stopped Grace in her tracks. She's already inviting her to hang out? What's she planning?

Dana walked up to her and threw an arm around Grace's shoulders. "Come on, let's hang out and talk about the good ol' days."

The last thing Grace wanted to do was spend her lunch with Dana, but she basically had to go. Who knows what kinds of things she was planning to tell Cal.

"Oh, hey Grace."

Cal looked surprised to see the honor student, blinking in confusion. She was already sitting at an outdoor lunch table when she was approached by Dana hauling Grace behind her. The two sat down with Cal, Grace rather reluctantly.