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We Still Have Time

Annie's POV:
It's been a month. I've avoided Ty at all costs. I make sure that my shifts at the spa cafe with Isaac aren't at the same time as Ty's. I always text Kyle before coming over to make sure Ty is gone.

Dr McDaniels and Lacy think I shouldn't hide.

They say that I need to see him again, so that I don't have to keep hiding.

The doctors suggested putting me on anti depressants. Mum nearly had a heart attack, imagining her little angel daughter on pills. Lacy thinks I should try group therapy instead, aswell as one-on-one sessions.

I also told Dr McDaniels about Kyle and she believes he may have PSTD from the car crash. Recently, if he hears someone drop something or a kid scream he will start hyperventilating.

"Kyle, you should come to one of my sessions. I think it would help if you talked to Dr McDaniels." I offer as we walk to the spa after school.

"I really don't know Annie." He sighs.

"Think about it." I suggest.

"So... what's up with you and Nellie?" I ask nudging him, changing the subject.

"We're taking it slow. We had our first kiss on Wednesday." Kyle says casually.

"What!?" I yell happily, jumping up and down.

"Omg! How did you not tell me? I'm you freakin best friend!" I laugh hugging him.

"I am proud of you! You obviously like her a lot." I say as we walk side-by-side.

I can almost hear Ty saying, "Poor girl!" and then myself laughing at the boys as they wrestle playfully.

"Annie." I hear Kyle say as we stop outside the spa.

"What?" I ask following Kyle's gaze. Ty is outside the spa.

"I'm gonna go." I say.

"I'll text Mum. Tell her I felt sick. See you tomorrow." I say as I quickly walk back the way we came as Kyle walks inside the spa.

I collapse against a tree breathing heavily, a block away from the spa. A small tear rolls down my face. I can't do this! I can't see Ty everyday for the rest of my life if we continue like this!

My thoughts are interrupted by a voice above me. "Hey Sullivan."

"What are you doing up there Jackson?" I ask looking up at Jackson sitting in the tree.

"Sitting. You should come up here. The view is great." He says extending a hand.

"Okay. But if we fall out, your paying the hospital fees!" I say starting to climb as Jackson laughs.

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"So, Annabelle Sullivan. What's the plan?" Jackson asks as we dangle our legs off a branch.

"What plan?" I ask.

"The master plan. The life plan. The big plan." Jackson explains.

"Uh. I don't know. After highschool, I'll probably go to college, maybe travel for a bit, then get a job as a photographer, then one day freelance, be my own boss. Or I'll become a physical therapist and work at The Corner Spa and do photography on the side" I state as I look down on the street.

"Wow. That's a lot better than mine. I still don't have a clue what I'm going to study in college!" Jackson exclaims.

"You still have time." I say.

"We still have time to just be teenagers. Enough time to get stupidly drunk, get a tattoo you will regret and make heaps and heaps of mistakes." I laugh as I look over at Jackson.

He seems to be inching closer and closer to me. I don't know what to do.

Am I about to kiss Jackson Lewis? Ty's least favourite person in the world.

When we get an inch apart I pull away. "I'm sorry." He says.

"No! No. You don't need to be sorry. I should be! I lead you on. I'm so sorry." I apologise.

"Its fine, Annie." He says.

"No it's not. You're sweet and smart. I just..." I pause.

"I've realised just now. I'm still completely in love with another guy. I thought I could hide from it. But it hasn't worked." I say apologetically.

"Then go find him. Don't sit here with me thinking about what could have been." Jackson says encouragingly.

"You're a great friend." I hug him and climb down from the tree.

I run all the way to the spa only to stop short of breath when I spot who is outside. Ty and Cece are locked in an embrace.

Before they can stop hugging and notice me, I run all the way to Sullivan's, tears streaming down my face.

How is he already back together with her? No one at school is talking about it. At least if people were gossiping about it, I would have a heads up.

When I arrive at Sullivan's I quickly wipe the tears from my eyes and put on a fake smile.

"Ready to go home?" My Mum asks when I walk inside. I quickly nod and help her close up.

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Hi guys. Don't worry! Ty and Cece aren't gonna be getting back together! They are just friends.

Also, if you have any suggestions about what should happen next please share with me!

I hope you're having a lovely day where ever you are in the world!