A Momentary Rut

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I opened the door to Bella's practice and it closed with a bang, causing everyone's attention to turn towards me. Everyone was silent as they watched me walk in. 

I warily walked towards them, narrowing my eyes "Hey guys."

They all stared at me, but when I looked at them individually they looked away. Aubrey watched me with a glint in her eyes. I couldn't tell if it was anger or sadness.

"What's going on?" I asked, smiling awkwardly

"You're late." Aubrey said

*Flashback*

After my little talk with Donald, I walked back to my dorm and found Brooks waiting for me. He was laying on my bed, but when he heard me walk in he sat up quickly. I sighed in an upset tone and threw myself next to him. 

"Donald thinks something's going on between us." I explained

Brooks head turned towards me and he gave me a weird look "Is there?"

I looked back at him and sighed, suddenly exhausted " I dunno."

"Maybe there should be." He answered

"Maybe there shouldn't." I retorted

He gave a light chuckle and turned over, pressing his body against mine.

"What are you doing?" I asked, slightly annoyed.

"I love you." He whispered in my ear

I could feel my eyes widen at his statement.

He smirked and moved his face towards mine. But before he could plant his lips on mine, I pushed him away and sit up. I felt guilt consume me, but I couldn't figure out why. Somehow I knew it had something to do with Donald. I've come to the realization that I might have a tiny, little, most insignificant crush on him. I mean i'm not in love or anything, that's just stupid.

"Look, I need to figure some things out, starting with us. There's nothing going on between us, okay?" I continued "We're just friends, do you understand?"

He just told me he loved me! Loved me?! What? How can he love me? He doesn't even know me, hell we've only hung out twice. Why do people say they love you and not mean it? I think they only say it because they think it's what we want to hear. Well, it's not what I want to hear. I only want to hear the words "I love you" when he actually means it. People say it so carelessly now a days, it doesn't have the same meaning anymore.

"Is this because of your roommate?" Brooks asked

He was upset. I could relate, I seem to always be upset lately. Whether it be because, of Donald or Aubrey or even some teachers who think telling me "You were doing so well at the beginning of the year, what happened? Your grades are going down and you seem distracted". No shit sherlock. I know my grades are dropping.

"No."

But no matter how much I don't want to admit it, this whole thing with Donald ignoring me and avoiding me, is hurting me more than I like. 

"This is stupid, do you need him to pick your clothes for you too?" He asked angrily

The accusation made me smile on the inside, though a twinge of anger hit me hard, because I had in fact had Donald pick out my clothes...or at least I used too.

"I don't need his permission for anything, this isn't about him, this is about you and I." I exclaimed

My phone buzzed in my back pocket. I pulled it out to see Becca's name on my phone.

From: Becster

Aubrey's flipping out, where are you?!

To: Becster

I completely forgot. Be there in a few, stall for me?

It took a couple seconds before Beca responded.

From: Becster

You're covered for now, hurry tho

I looked back at Brooks to see him glaring at me.

" I have to go, Bella practice." I excused myself

Brooks just stood there while I looked at him uncertainly.

"Um...you have to leave." I said, gesturing towards the door

I watched as Brooks left without a word. 

Geez, people can be so dramatic.

*Flashback ends*

"I ran into a bit of trouble." I explained sheepishly

" Addison, you've been late countless times and you keep forgetting your lyrics. If you're not into taking this seriously then maybe you should leave." Aubrey glared

My eyes widened "No, I am taking this seriously. I-i'm just in a little bit of a rut."

Aubrey narrowed her eyes "Well, you better get out of it."

"I will, I promise." I stated

Aubrey nodded and motioned for me to get in position. I got in line next to Amy and we started singing.

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So this is a really short chapter, but I didn't have a way to end it so I just ended it there. Anyway, next chapter is Semi-Finales!!

 Anyway, next chapter is Semi-Finales!!

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