Long Road Ahead

Chapter 13- Forgiven?

While you're away, if you go on tour what will happen to us? Play through my head as I drive to the school. I didn't think about what could happen to Cole and I's relationship. This is a huge deal for me but I fail to think about my friends and family.

I park in my usual place next to where Cole and Hunter are suppose to be. But neither of them are here yet. That's strange Hunter usaul is here and gets into my car so we can talk.

Me: BAE! Where are you? I'm at school and you're not 😭
Hunty: Oh.... I'm not coming today.
Me: And you failed to mention that to me last night?
Hunty: I guess. You failed to mention you're musical career to us so i guess we are even. 😒
Me: I'm sorry. Fine.

I toss my phone into my bag and let out a long mad huff. I just didn't mention it to them because I didn't think I was good enough to make it that far in one night. I wonder if they all feel the same way as Hunter does.

Someone taps on my window and I look up to find Drew. I unlock the door and he climbs in next to me. "If you're going to say anything that you will regret just don't." I sigh.

"Nova i'm sorry about last night at your party. I guess I was just mad about you rejecting me and also about your career." He says. I hold my breath for a second and he just chuckles poking my cheek.

"I do forgive you and i'm sorry that I kissed you back. It's just- You were mad about the career also?" I ask frowning.

"Uh just alittle." He admits. "Seems like that to everyone." I say giving a small smile. I have to fake a smile with my best friends because how do I admit to them that it hurts to hurt them?

I sigh and climb out of my car. I grab my backpack, phone, and purse. "You coming?" I ask. "Yep." Drew smiles falling into step with me. "Are you alright?" He asks looking over at me. "I'm fine." I lie. "Ah the famous lie every girl says." Drew smirks. "I gotta go." And with that I was headed to my first period.

I sit down in the back and Cole comes in and slids into the seat next to me right before the late bell rings. "Where were you this morning?" I ask. "I got up late." He says turning his attention to the teacher.

Why is he in such a crappy mood?

It's probably because of the tour he had to hear about from a tv and not you. My concious says. Oh shut up. I reply silently.

I can either just sit here in silence and listen to the teacher like a good girl or I can get Cole to talk to me and tell me what the matter is. I vote with option two. Until he turns to look at me.

"Why are you debating with yourself?" He asks. "I'm not." I lie. "I know that face babe." He chuckles. "Fine I was just ya know debating on either to listen or get you to talk to me." I say. "I'm talking to you now." He says furrowing his brows.

"I mean about why you all hate me now. I haven't seen Karina in four days and you have avoided my calls and text." I sigh. "Nova it was just really a shock when you called us and said you were getting to go on tour with a big name artist." He says.

"So you just ignore me and not talk to me about it?" I ask.

"I love you Nova and I don't want to lose you, when you said tour I thought You would probably break up with me because long distance isn't cool." He answers. "I'm not like that." I whisper. "No but long distance relationships are really stressful." He says as the teacher shushes us.

"We'll talk after class." He adds whispering. I just nod at him and look away and look at the teacher taking notes.

I barely pay attention to her and zone out. They are all mad about something stupid.