love, Sophia // m.e.

Chapter Five

The rest of the week went by pretty quick. Except Matt wasn't there. He didn't show up Thursday or today. I texted him but of course he didn't answer. I was worried about him so I decided after school I would go to his house. I walked into my last class of the day and sat down next to Maddi.

"Hey, what are you doing after school today?" she asked

"I'm going over to Matt's house to see if he is okay." I replied

"Oh, okay"

"Do you want to hang out Saturday?"

"Yes!" she said and I could see the excitement in her face

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"Nash!" I said as I ran up to him

"Yes" he replied

"Can you drive me to Matt's house?"

"To work on your project?" Nash questioned

"No"

"Soph-"

I cut him off "No, Nash just take me there please."

"Okay" he said and threw his hands up in defense

We got in the car and Nash drove me to Matt's house. As I walked up the driveway, Laura walked out of the house.

"Hi" I smiled

"Hey sweetie, what are you doing here?" she questioned

"I just wanted to see how Matt was and why he hasn't been in school."

"He just hasn't really been feeling well, I'm heading back to work. The door is unlocked and Matt is inside on the couch." she smiled

"Thanks"

I walked up to the door and took a breath before going in.

"Mom?" Matt questioned

"No" I said and he looked at me

"Why are you here?" he asked

"I wanted to see if you were okay being you haven't been in school and you didn't answer my texts."

"Well you know I'm alive so you can leave."

I did the exact opposite. I walked over to the couch and sat down next to where Matt was lying. He looked sad. He wouldn't even look me in the eyes.

"Why do you care about me so fucking much? I'm a nobody and a freak. Why would you even want to be seen with me?" he asked

"I don't know." I replied "Why do you push me away when I just want to be here for you?"

He didn't answer. I could see tears brimming his eyes.

"Tell me what's bothering you." I asked

He shook his head.

"Do you want to cry?"

He nodded as I saw a tear roll down his cheek. I pulled him into a hug and he started sobbing. I don't think I've ever seen a guy cry, at least not like this. I rubbed small circles on his back.

"You're okay. Shhh it's gonna be okay" I said

"W-What if I'm n-n-not?"

"You will be. I'm going to make sure of it."

"Maybe someone actually cares for once." I heard him mumble

I didn't say anything I just wanted to calm him down not work him up more. There's something inside of him and it's dying to come out. I can tell, he just wants to say it. Matt doesn't even just seem sad he seems depressed. I just want to be here for him. I want to gain his trust. I want to know his story.

Here you go loves. I will post the next update when the story gets to 150-175 reads! Hope you all had an amazing thanksgiving.

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xoxo

-lyss