Chapter 22 - New friends, and new allies

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Shane

It has been nearly a week since we all went away, we had gotten our community service nearly over and down with. Besides seeing everyone there, we hardly ever spoke and I’m sitting here waiting for a text or even a call, but still no sign of Ava. I think she's avoiding me but I don't understand why she would, I mean things have been going great so far haven’t they? My mind was swimming with  thoughts on a variety of things,such as what actually happened that weekend, especially Ava, for the past couple of days. Nobody has mentioned the incident with Abbie, nor have they talked about Michael and Kevin.

Michael and Kevin, acted as though nothing had even happened between them. Although, I could still see the betrayal Michael feels towards Kev, but hopefully they'll eventually get over it. It has been pondering constantly in my mind about what Ava was going to tell me earlier at the cabin but I haven't questioned her about it, yet.

The past few days have been stressful for me, with the community service and all, we all haven't really talked to each other. I did miss Ava , however I didn't really understand where our relationship is going . I suddenly felt a small vibration on the couch and realised that my phone was ringing. With a sigh, I reached for my phone to answer it without checking the caller ID.

"Hello?" A masculine voice spoke. I realised the voice belonged to Paul.
"Hey Paul, what's up?" I ask casually, as I stood up to make my way into the kitchen.
" The guys and I were wondering if you want to join us in a lad's night out?" Paul asked.
" Yeah, of course. Where are we all going?" I question as I opened the fridge and looked inside.
" Oldblays pub in town, maybe a couple of clubs after" Paul informed.
I sighed, rubbing my hand over my face and replied , " ok, text me where and when we're meeting " my voice modulated.
"Ok mate, see you later" Paul said.
" ok bye" I replied, drawing a line in the conversation as I hung up the phone.

I sat there spinning my phone slowly and tapping it on the couch, wondering if I should call Ava or not.

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Quin

I messaged all the girls informing them about tonight's event;

To: Ava, Akesha, Abbie, Amy.

Hey girls! The guys are having a night out tonight, so I was wondering if you guys would like to stay over at mine tonight? :) meet at the café at 5!

From: Quin.

It would be nice to have a night with all the girls for a change. I awaited until around five o'clock and started to make my way to the café . As I arrived I saw the girls sat down at a booth inside. I made my way inside the cafés entrance and glided towards the table.
"Hey guys, so can you all come? " I asked as I sat down besides Akesha.
Everyone nodded accept Amy as she shook her head and smiled weakly as she announced, " I can't, I have to look after my little sister".
" Is there no one who can baby sit her?" I ask as I tilted my head slightly, looking towards Amy.
She shook her head in response and looked down in defeat.
I sighed and rubbed my head.
" You can ask Danielle? You remember Danielle right? She looks after my little brother" Abbie suggested.

“Who’s Danielle?” Amy asks puzzled, I smiled in response and replied “ It’s Abbie’s cousin, me and Ava have met her once or twice when we were younger”.
"Really? That would be amazing! Thank you so much!" Amy said in excitement, throwing her arms around Abbie in a tight hug. Abbie giggled slightly, pulling herself away from Ava.
" Hang on I'll just text her now" Abbie announced as she whipped out her phone and started texting.
" Just to be clear.. everyone can come right?" I asked the girls. They all nodded and agreed to meet at my house at 8pm sharp.

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