Taking a chance || Spideychelle

Chapter 5

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The ride back to the lodge was quiet. MJ had gotten a call from Lena saying that she'd meet up with us at a café. That's where we were heading now and Lena had to of said something else because after the call MJ laid back mood was immediately gone.

It fell as though it was back to us being friends. Now, she's even colder than before.

The car pulls up to a small café where Lena stood on the outside waiting for us. As soon as the car comes to a stop, MJ jumped out. I sigh and slide out of the car right after her.

MJ walks to the front and says something to Jeffrey, but I didn't care at the moment. I was upset that things can be going so well and then she shifts. And ruins my joy too.

I sound like a child.

I scoff and walk up to Lena

She smiles softly at me and I smile back

"Hey Peter"

"Hey"

It falls quiet. It seemed that there was something wrong with her as well. It was upsetting that I seemed to be the only one on the outs.

MJ walks over to us.

"It's 5:18. I say we should head back at 6 so we have time to get ready for dinner" Lena says with an edge to her voice

MJ nods

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The whole time at the café was so weird and awkward. I hated it. No one talked! Once we walked inside and ordered that was it! No more talking.

We sat for 40 minutes in silence

And now we're in more silence as we drive back to the lodge. What am I missing?

"Hey Peter"

I look up at Lena. She looked tired.

"Yea?"

She scooted closer to me

"So the rest of the family will be coming in the tomorrow. So tonight it's just us"

I nod even though it's been almost an hour since we've talked, I wasn't feeling talking now. Well I do want to talk to someone. Not them.

Ned

I sigh

"Hey, you okay?" Lena lays her hand on my knee

I could feel my face flush a little

"Um- well I just haven't heard from my friend yet-" I see MJ's head whip around towards me, "I just want to talk with him that's all. I miss him." I mumble avoiding MJ intense gaze.

"Oh I'm sorry, I'll leave you alone" Lena says quietly then slides away

6:31

I felt bad, but it finally felt like I made them feel left out of something.

A few minutes later, Jeffrey drops us off in front of the house. We all quietly make our way up the steps to the door. I see Lena shiver a little and reach over grabbing her hand.