Beep beep
I make an angry face at Caleb, who in response shrugs innocently and mouths, 'what?'
Oh so we'll play pretend, huh?
I grab my phone from my bag without looking. I hate it when Caleb texts while we're in class, he's annoying like that. But it surprises when I notice it isn't him.
Lucas: Hey
What the...
Furrowing my brows, I stare closer at the screen, not believing he actually remembered I exist. Just when I decide to ignore him, two more messages come through.
Beep beep
Lucas: u busy?
Lucas: we need 2 talk
Wow. Is Lucas for real? We haven't talked in weeks and now he just appears out of nothingness demanding we gotta talk?
Me: guess who just texted. I immediately text Olly. It takes only a few seconds before he responds.
Olly: that small dicked ball-less toy u call a boyfriend?
Boyfriend? Is he still my boyfriend after so long of not talking and or seeing each other?
Me: how did you know?
Olly: cause if it was someone more interestin, u wud hav waited yrs before tellin me
Me: okay! no need to be mean!
Me: but yes, says he wants to talk
Me: what should I do?
Olly: I dunno.
Olly: tell him to fuck off
Me: maybe I should at least listen to what he has to say?
Olly: r u 4 real Skyler! De fck!
Olly: don't let him take you for granted just cause you'll always be waiting, Sky. Come on you're better than this
Wow. Since when does Olly write speeches? Only when he's dead serious about things.
Me: waiting for what? I tease.
Olly: his short orgasms, hello!
Olly: now leave me the fck alone, I got class
And that's how we end our conversation. I sigh after reading Lucas's message again.
What should I do?
Images of him and girl on Instagram flood my mind with Olly's words ringing in my head, creating more and more doubt. Goddamnit!
'Everything okay?' Caleb mouths when he notices me tossing the phone with some attitude.
My response is an annoyed scrunch of my face, then I focus back on the physics lesson.
I haven't had a great beginning of the week so far after the Noah incident and getting a D in a math test, now I gotta deal with this? Urg!
A sigh of relief escapes my lips when the bell goes. Finally done with Monday.
"Why were you being weird?" Caleb approaches me as most of our classmates scatter out of the room.
"Sorry, thought it was you texting me."
"And what's so wrong with that?" Caleb smirks. "Need I remind you I'm the hottest guy at this school? Girls would kill just to have my number."
I roll my eyes. "No you cocky bastard. It's annoying when you text and we're in the same building."
He does have every right to be cocky about his looks. Caleb is a good looking guy. Many girls swoon over him, especially Emma, my friend from math class. She's always asking about him and if he ever asks about her, when in reality, he can barely remember her name.
He chuckles as he leans on the table next to mine. "Well, who was it then?"
"Who was what?"
"Texting you."
Oh. I stop packing my stuff, pausing for a few while I debate on whether I should tell him it was Lucas. Honestly, he acts all weird when I mention him so I try by all means to keep Lucas out of our conversations.
"My dad," I sigh. "Was checking if I needed a ride home."
"Isn't he still in surgery now?" Caleb reasons.
Shit. I forgot he knows my dad's schedule for the week since he insists I stay with someone till he gets back. And he's in surgery which will take at least 28 hours. I don't like lying but Caleb's forcing my hand.
I laugh hysterically. "Weird, huh?"
Caleb stares at me for a good 10 seconds like he's trying to see through me but I do my best to play it casual. Obviously he knows there's something up, but he's not getting anything out of me.
"Can we go now?"
"Sure." He readjusts his bag pack straps before getting off the desk.
As we make our way through the halls, Drake's The Motto blasts from my phone, which I try by all means to ignore after seeing it's Lucas, but he keeps calling til we reach Caleb's car.
"I know it's not your Dad, just pick up, obviously it's something important." Caleb's voice comes out accusingly that I feel ashamed for a minute.
I swallow hard before walking a few feet away to pick up.
"Where are you?"
Those are the words Lucas asks after not talking to me for over two weeks.
"Where am I? Seriously Lucas, that's what you say after not talking for weeks?"
"We need to talk." He blankly states.
"About?"
"Us." The nerve of this guy.
"Really, you want to talk about us?" I emphasize the word with venom in my tone. "Is there an us to even talk about? If so, please enlighten me."
"Skyler--"
"Just go back to your tutor and continue having fun while pretending I don't exist."
A few seconds pass before I hear him sigh. "Look, I know you've heard some things..."
"And?"
"It's not in true, I promise." His voice is soft and reassuring, I almost fall for it.
My nose flares with anger I didn't realize I had towards him. But it soon dissipates into something worse. Disappointment.
"Look, whatever I've heard doesn't matter anymore Lucas, I honestly just don't want to talk to you right now."
I disconnect the call before hearing his response. The slow walk of shame to Caleb is agonizing, especially with his judgy eyes scrutinizing me. But he doesn't say anything, he just stares and that's so much worse than being loaded with questions.
"Just ask, I know you're curious."
He teases a brow as he leans away from his car. "We both know what that did to a cat, don't we now?"
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Thankfully, Caleb wasn't mad at me during our ride home, he just didn't want to intrude in a matter he thinks is too personal so we're back to normal and we'll be going out later. His friend, Steve, is having a small party, his folks will be there plus, I'll be with Caleb so it's okay with Dad.
I halt when I see Juan, the dog, in the Canosa's yard. He's running around and barking like no man's business. And it doesn't help my nerves when I see Noah is there with him, playing catch. He hasn't noticed me, neither has the dog. I haven't seen or spoken to him since last weekend when, you know, he made a fool out of me but since I'm a peaceful person, I've decided not to hold a grudge, as long as he stays away from me, I'll stay away from him. Even if his every inch is drop-dead gorgeous.
Still working on my lustful thoughts though, can you blame me? Well, at least that helped forget Lucas. Even if it was just for a second.
See? I'm starting to feel better already.
"Skyler."
My body freezes at the sound of that voice. I know that voice. I know it well.
Heart pounding, I slowly turn my head, and my eyes meet with familiar ones. The bread I just got from the bakery almost drops to the ground.
"Lucas."
His unruly hair in a mess, eyes much more piercing, more confident than I remember, they focus on me like lasers, determined to burn. Other than that, he looks same as always.
"What are you doing here?" I'm not surprised at the level of shock in my voice.
"I-I'm..." He takes a step forward.
"I asked what you're doing here," I grit out, making him halt.
"Aren't I allowed to visit my girlfriend?"
Girlfriend?
A bitter laugh leaves my lips. "I'm not in the mood for games, Lucas. Why the fuck are you here?"
"That's the first time I've ever heard you swear at me."
"Yeah well, time can change a girl. Now why are you here?"
"I just..." He softly shakes his head. "I needed to see you. Needed to see that we're okay. I miss you."
"Why now? If you miss me so much why didn't you try to reach me all this while? Why didn't you visit before all this?" My voice comes out sounding more annoyed than disappointed.
"But nothing's changed, baby," he takes another step closer. His hand covers mine, the touch is warm, and familiar. "Nothing's changed."
"Then answer my questions with all honesty."
For some reason, his face breaks into his signature boyish grin. "Okay, quiz me."
"Who's Brandi?"
"My math tutor, I told you about her." He answers smoothly.
"Are you going to prom with her?" I know I sound so jealous right now but I just want to make sure what Olly was saying isn't true, and I need to hear it from Lucas.
"Of course not."
Okay...
I can't believe I'm about to ask this but... "Did you sleep with her?" Shock takes over his features
He lets go of my hands, backing up a little. When he moves is when I notice Noah discreetly looking at us.
Great.
"Are you being serious right now? Skyler, come on." Lucas scoffs, avoiding my eyes in the process.
"Did you have sex with her?" I rephrase in a more firm tone to drive to point home.
"What is this? Question time? Why the hell are you acting like this? I didn't come to argue."
"Just answer the damn question!"
"No! I didn't." This time he stares straight in my eyes. They're cold and distant. He's lying through his teeth. I know it. And it hurts so much to see him in a different light when we both know each other so well.
"I know you, Lucas. Jeez! Stop lying!" I yell.
My breathing becoming uneven as more anger blindsides me. I've never spoken to him like this, explains the look on his face.
"I'm not lying, I'd never lie to you, Skyler. You're really being unfair right now." He shakes his head.
"Me unfair? I'm not the one who promised I'd do long distance then stick my dick in the first girl I saw right after my girlfriend moved!"
"I won't let you insult me--"
"I'm just saying the truth." I bitterly cut him off, "you're a coward! And man, I hate myself for believing that you actually cared about me."
I might be overreacting but who can blame me? What kind of boyfriend deserts his girlfriend for weeks without a reasonable explanation?
"You know what Skyler? I did fuck Brandi, and thank god she wasn't some scared little virgin who cried the whole night through. She is a million times better than you at every-fucking-thing."
Without another thought, I slap him. Hard. The sound rings out in the silence surrounding us. And my hand stings like a bitch.
Lucas pushed it. I'm so angry that I can barely catch my breath. All I see is red. And now is when I've noticed the people who are watching our exchange. God this is embarrassing.
Lucas's words hurt more than Noah's but for some reason, I don't feel like crying the way I did last time. All I want is to rub in his face that I've been lusting after Noah since I moved here and that I kissed Caleb. But that would be too low of a blow, I'll spare myself the trouble.
"We're done." I declare.
Then Lucas's eyes snap to mine with shock in them. After a few seconds, they soften, like he's just realized the damage he's done. But there's no taking back what he's said.
"Leave."
"Skyler--" he tries to get closer but I don't let him.
"Goddamnit just leave!"
My outburst startles him, leaving his mouth hanging but he doesn't say a word. He just passes a hand through his hair and blows out a deep breath. After another intense stare, he finally leaves.
Tears fill my eyes as I watch my first boyfriend walk away from me. I never thought this day would come. I can't believe Lucas and I are actually over.
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