I woke up to the usual barking of Elle. It was another complete boring day in school. I just want it to end as soon as possible. I rubbed my eyes and untangled my hair, I remembered my dream last night. It was about Austin and Me... and we were about to kiss. I snapped out of it and swiped my phone from my bedside table lying back down. I unlocked my phone and read my inbox. It was from Teri.
Call me ASAP. Please xx
I remembered the fight we had yesterday. I felt bad yet again, thinking it was my fault. But, that was a one time thing? I didn't expect that Austin wanted to have lunch with me; heck I didn't expect him to have anything to do with me. I mustered all my strength and called Teri. It took a while for her answer and for a second, I wish she didn't already because Im a little too scared to face this. But, I had to.
"Hello?" She said through the phone her voice rough. "Hi, you wanted me to call you? Is everything fine?" I asked even I know the real reason why. "Yeah Im fine but, I know you're not." She said and my heart ached a little. "What are you talking about Teri?" I said then there was silence. I heard her sniff which means she was crying. "Oh God, are you alright?!" I said alarmed.
"Yes-yes Im fine! Its you I am worried about. I know how hurt you were yesterday out of all the stupid things I said. I guess I was just so protective of you." She said as she continued crying.
"Protective about what?" I asked.
"Well, you know how they are. They break girl's hearts and they get into so much trouble. Maybe I was just worried or selfish. All I want to say is that, I apologize. Im sorry for not being so supportive of you. You deserve happiness Alli. "She said and I could feel the sincerity in her voice.There are countless times wherein Teri and I cant seem to see eye to eye but, these moments are important—these times matter. There will be a time wherein your friendships seem to be going down-spiral and you can't seem to understand your friend, thats the time you have to love them harder. Friendship is when you choose to love them when they're unlovable.
I was mad about it, I wont deny but, I know her and she loves me and I love her back. "Its fine Teri! I love you okay? Thank you for this gesture. You are forgiven." I said happily. "Really? You're not mad?"
"Nope, lets keep moving forward shall we?" I said and she laughed along. Its nice to know we're fine again. "Oh and Kindly give them a chance they're not all bad trust me." I said because that was the truth. They aren't bad boys all through their lives they're just like us.
"Yes, you are right. I will. If theyre good for you then I will do my best to see them the way you see them too." She said. My heart was happy. Were okay now, and its nice to know we have put the past behind us already.I took a shower and quickly went down for breakfast when I heard mom speaking to someone on the phone. Her voice agitated and annoyed. "I can't do that Dan, she's too young for that kind of thing. It's a no." my mom said looking a little angry of the caller.
My mom continued to talk to him intently while I sat down with her in the counter. She saw me and then winked at me trying to tell me that everything was fine. I knew she was talking to dad and by the looks of it they are having a serious conversation. I ate my eggs and continued to listen to my mom and dad's phone argument.
"I can't let you do that Dan, she's my daughter as well and I know she wants to be with me." exclaimed mom.
What was she talking about? "Wants to be with me?"
"She's going to stay with me Dan! End of story." said my mom dropping the phone in the counter. She muttered a few curses under her breath before she calmed down.
I looked at her straight in the eye confusion boggled my head. What was all that about? My mom sat down beside me looking nervous. "Your dad was thinking that you should go live with him but we haven't sorted the details out. Im not going to let you live with him sweetie." she said giving me a tight hug.
My mom's embrace was so tight that really meant she didn't want to lose me. Living with Dad would suck of course. He has a different family now. Besides. I cannot bare to see my own Father with another woman. It would be like stabbing my Mom with a knife. "Mom, Im not moving in with Dad okay? I'm staying here with you. Always." I told my mom. She looked at me once more, her eyes tired and worried. I gave her a kiss on the cheek and went on outside. I know how hard life was to her but, I've watched her get through it. She is way stronger than she think she is and she'll get through this some time.
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Teen Fiction"People do crazy things when they're in love." Alli Grey had her life in control. Straight A's, steady friendships, and a great bond with the family. Life was good. But, an encounter with the infamous Austin Davis changed everything. He's the school...