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“How is everyone there?” I don’t dare tell him that I missed that pathetic place.
“Mostly good… Riley is good.. Norris too.”
And West? In my defense, I want to know if he is miserable or not? I really wanted him and Riley to break up. Too bad I wasn't around to see it happen.
He goes quiet for a moment, then says, “I am sure you already know about Millie..”
I nod. They expelled her.
“Do you think I should drop the charges?” First hearing is due in a few weeks. I am not sure what I should do.
“What! No…” He scowls. “People should be punished for this kind of shit, Natalie.”
I grimace. He is right, why would I think like this..
“I don’t know.. I think I understand how desperate she was.”
He chuckles and shakes his head. “Is this why your dad cut you off from everyone? ”
I frown. “Because I am dumb?” I ask him, offended.
“No Jeez No! Because you melt too easily. You forgive too easily..” He says then winces.
“I mean, I appreciate that you have forgiven me…” He says carefully.
I forgave him long ago, but there is no way I am going to say the exact words to his face. I grin inwardly.
“I won’t drop the charges… I was just thinking she probably wouldn’t be accepted in college...”
And… I felt bad about it. Fuck, I am dumb!
“Don’t worry about it. She can still complete her education if that’s what you are worried about…” He says.
We talk about many things. He told me dad pushed him at the door. Mom and his mother stopped talking to each other. Not sure how they will take us being together again. But I don’t care.
We discuss many things but college. The truth lingers between us. If two months were hard.. Four years wouldn’t be a walk in the garden.
“I was told I cannot stay here overnight,” He says after a while.
“That’s ok… Yea, they will probably be pissed if they realize you stayed here for the night. “
But I don’t care.
“I… I don’t want you suspended or something, Natalie.. Although you are not a student here.. How does it even work?”
I chuckle.
“I have no idea either,“ I say, yawning.
“We should sleep… I have to leave early in the morning..” He says, spooning me from behind. I fall asleep feeling content and happy, something I haven’t felt in months.
I don’t want him to leave…
Not yet.
….
It’s still early when I wake up. Jacob is deep asleep. I sit next to him, wondering what I am supposed to do. After pondering for a while, I get out of bed and wince in pain. I guess going on for hours after two months of break isn’t exactly recommended. I slip on shorts and a t-shirt, then head out towards the laundry room with Jacob’s and some of my clothes.
Tricked him real good last night. I snicker, remembering his reaction when I told him I was going out, leaving him there blindfolded. But it was hot as fuck. Too bad he didn’t let me complete what I started. No worries, now that we are together, I can get back at him someday.
But when?
My shoulders slump when I think about being away from him. I didn’t have the guts to ask him if he got any reply for college. Maybe he did, but ignored it because we weren’t together.
and Ira.
God! I was planning to call her last night after the party. But… Things didn’t go my way. I am not complaining, but she deserved a call yesterday. I pull my phone out and text her.
Me: ‘Are you awake? ‘
To my surprise, she replies immediately.
Ira: ‘Natalie? ‘
I call her, and she picks up.
“About time you finally called me… I guess it’s because you are in trouble again. Right? “
I sigh.
What should I tell her? How much does she already know?
Does she know Dad didn’t let me talk to her? Fucking lame.
“I am sorry Ira…”
“Yeah, go ahead with an automated response.” She sneers.
I hear a click, then a few more. Which sounds like a …
Lighter?
“Are you smoking?”
She stays quiet for a moment, then says, “Yeah..”
Since when?
“I guess that’s why your dad thinks I am a bad influence on you!” She adds bitterly.
Dad said that? I am furious all over again.
I ignore her jibe and ask, “Where are you?”
“Finally slept with a new boy last night. I am in his room.” She is trying to sound bold but I can hear her miserable voice beneath.
I am calling her too late.
“Mom got married two weeks ago, if that’s what you are wondering, but too ashamed to ask.”
I bite my lips. I am worse. Fuck!
“I guess you four are living together now?”
“Such a genius you are!”
“What else has happened?” Why did she suddenly go to sleep with someone?
“I am not in the mood Natalie…. Come see me if you want to talk,” she says and cuts the call.
I pinch my brows in frustration. I have to be a better friend to her.
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- Jacob -
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When I wake up, I see Natalie is not around, and I am late. I can still manage to reach home by 8:30 and leave for school after that.
Damn.
Another late slip.
The door opens, and she comes in with a pile of clothes in her hands.
“So fucking finally… someone did the laundry!” I say, amused.
“Yeah…” she grins, placing the clothes on the bed.
I grab her arm and yank her towards me.
“Were you touching yourself?”
“When?” she asks innocently.
“You know when!” I say, pulling her closer.
“I don’t know what you are talking about,” she says, her lips dangerously close to mine.
“Yes, you do…” I grab her boob and squeeze it a little. She gasps.
A knock on the door stiffens both of us.
“Should I go into the bathroom?” I whisper.
“No. That’s ok,” she says quietly and opens the door. A girl almost burst inside the room, but Natalie blocks her way.
“Why aren’t you ready?” She asks.
“uhmmm… I am going home today…”
WHAT!
A smile forms over my lips realizing I will get a few more days with her. This is all I need right now.
To recover what I lost. To drown her with kisses. If I wasn’t naked in her bed, I would have grabbed and kissed the fuck out of her. My heart is thumping with excitement and anticipation of our ride back home. Maybe we can spend a few more nights together.
“Ohhh… Just inform the coach. But why didn’t you go with your parents yesterday?”
“Ash…. I am going home for good.”
I freeze in my spot.
Did she say going home for good?