Boarding school

Chapter 30

A/n I remember when this had like 24 reads and now it has 400! I love you guys! Ps. Sorry a lot of it is in Dani's POV.
(Dani.)
I held my keys tightly hurrying out of the house, and trying to sneak out of the party. Thankfully, everyone was occupied with their own thing. I really needed to just drive.
I've been really disconnected from everyone lately, I felt really conflicted though. If I couldn't even be around Gage why should I date him?
I probably jumped into forgiving him way too fast.
I glanced over my shoulder as I opened the door, making sure nobody was following me. Then I ran into someone.
I saw Chase standing there, that's who I bumped into. "Where are you going?" He chuckled having to look down at me. "Uh, the store." I sighed not being able to get through the doorway.
"Ah, cool. Mind if I go with you? I need to get some food." He told me. I bit my lip, "Yeah. Sure, come on." I said, Motioning for him to follow me.
We walked into my car, I could tell Chase had probably been drinking. It was weird to see this guy who showed me my class, stood up for me against some creep Ashton, the guy who was kind of a big brother smoke weed and drink.
"So, why are you acting so weird?" He asked me as I pulled down the street that was moonlit.
"Wha-" I paused not wanting to even pretend anymore. "I'm just confused." I sighed. He raised an eyebrow "Why?" He asked. It hit me for the first time, he probably didn't know. He's been spaced out this whole time.
"Because, the night me and Gage started dating I went to pick you and Noah up, then he got drunk and slept with Kenzie. I forgave him but he's been taking this lightly and I don't know.." I sighed.
"I'm sorry, none of that would've happened if I was sober." He said taking out a napkin and reaching in his pocket. "No, it wouldn't of happened if Gage and Kenzie were sober." I corrected, glancing over.
"Oh, my gosh. Are you rolling a blunt?" I asked him. He stuck it in his mouth then blew the smoke out of the open window. "Really? You're smoking weed in my car.." I trailed in a tone that wasn't even surprised anymore.
"Yep, I should probably stop." He puffed. "Yeah, you really should." I told him parking at a dollar store. "Put that thing out." I told Chase shaking my head.
He threw it under someone's car and then we went into the store, I really didn't have anything to buy but clearly, Chase had the munchies.
We got back to the car and I started heading back to the house. "So, what are you gonna do about Gage?" He asked me.
I shrugged "I don't know, I might break up with him.." I trailed and saying it myself made it real. It was a thing now, I might break up with Gage.
The guy I wanted for like two months, my best friend.. We could break up.
"Really?" Even Chase sounded shocked. "No, I don't know. It's just like, I can't stand to be around him." I said shaking my head.
"What about Kenzie?" He asked me. "Well, we're trying to be friends but really it's still hard to be around her too." I told him. I wasn't even aware that I was opening up to Chase. And he wasn't even sober.
"Yeah, it's gotta be hard. " he told me as I pulled into the driveway. "Think about all of it before you dump him though." He advised and I nodded.
Once we got outside the front door opened and Gage was outside, he and Noah were talking. We walked up to them, Chase Carrying his food.
"Where were you?" Gage asked. "The store." I pointed out in an annoyed tone. "With Chase?" He asked, I could see where this was going.
"Yeah. He asked me to drive him to get food." I told him. "There's food here, and you didn't buy anything." Gage said accusingly. He was really really pushing it.
"It's not my fault he had the munchies and wanted junk food. Plus, yeah I'm gonna drive him if he's not freaking sober. And no, Gage I didn't buy anything. I was trying to get myself a break from you because I can't stand you right now!" I screamed.
At least no one would care here, everyone was in their own little world.
"I said I was sorry." He pointed out. "Yeah, that doesn't fix that you cheated on me. Do you know what that's like?" I asked him. I couldn't cry, not now.
"You want a break from me?" He asked crossing his arms. "I don't know, I'm going to bed." I said tiredly, walking away. "Real mature." He called.
"Guess what?" I asked sarcastically. "I don't care." I added walking away from him. Gage had turned my life upside down and there was really only one thing to do.
(Gage.)
"Dude, nothing was going on. " Chase told me, and I knew that. I knew it deep inside. I don't know why I lashed out.
"I know." I said putting my hand to my forehead. "I think you need to quit being a dick man." Chase said smirking, I laughed at his use of fowl language. It's usually a lot worse.
"Yeah. " I smiled, "If she forgives me." I said crossing my arms. I was really feeling like an awful person. Logan stepped outside with us, it was like it always was.
"What's going on?" He asked. "Gage here, can't quit screwing up." Noah teased, lighting a blunt. I wished these guys didn't smoke around me.
"Is that why Dani just was talking to The girls all upset?" He asked me. I nodded. "Dude, what all happened?" He asked me. These guys were my best friends, they weren't judging.
"Honestly, I'm just mad at myself and lashed out. She said she couldn't stand me." I shook my head. Logan nodded "Well, do you really like her or is she just another one of those girls?" He asked me.
Dani wasn't one of those girls, I hadn't even slept with her or gone further than kissing. Which strangely, was fine.
"Nah, I really do like her." I told him. "Then, you need to tell her it or she'll break up with you." Noah said and I smiled "Yeah. I should."
(Dani.)
It was around 9pm and I sat on the back porch with the girls, besides Kenzie who had gone to sleep. I know we were trying to be friends, but I was thankful for this. It would be too awkward.
"So, anyway I think I'm gonna go to Alabama and spend a couple of days there then go back to Tennessee." I told them crossing my arms. They had been talking me through this whole thing.
"Really?" Lola asked, making a slightly upset face. I nodded "Like, I don't know what else to do because I can't stand him right now and it's really weird trying to be friends with Kenzie." I told them shaking my head.
"Are you guys breaking up?" Kayla asked, her natural curls bouncing everywhere tonight. I didn't want this, I wanted to get to know these guys.
"I don't- I might." I said putting my hands on my eyes and trying not to cry. "I mean, I don't want to but I don't want this kind of relationship. He got mad for me driving Chase to the store." I pointed out.
Lee nodded "Yeah, Trent and I have had several therapy sessions." She told me, this never ceases to amaze me. The perfect couple once had problems.
"Yeah, it's just stupid. I'm going to Alabama because my dad doesn't even know I left the freaking school in the first place." I said shaking my head, I didn't even know how this would go over.
"Does he know about you and Gage?" Lee asked me with wide eyes. I shook my head "No. He doesn't know I'm here, sleeping in the same room as my boyfriend who cheats on me....argh." I said throwing my head back.
"You need to escape for a little while and think it over." Kayla told me nodding. "Yeah, I do. " I said.
"What are you leaning toward?" Lola asked seeming upset. I know that it'd suck for the friend group to split.
"I don't know, I don't want to break up with him but...I feel like ever since we were talking I became disconnected from everyone. He can't make himself all I need." I told them. Everyone nodded.
"Do you know where he is?" I asked them. "He's talking to like Trent and David and everyone else out front." Kayla answered. "Kay, well in case I don't see you guys... Goodbye. It's been amazing Lee thanks." I smiled standing up.
"Be smart." Lee said, "Be safe." Kayla advised "Keep in touch!" Lola called. I nodded to all of them and went to the room.
I started to gather things in my bags, and I changed into sweatpants and a tee shirt. I didn't need to drive through the night but I didn't want to be here and talk to Gage. I didn't even want him to know I was leaving.
I decided on going now. Thankfully, Gage and the guys had moved to the "man cave" so I was able to put my stuff away unnoticed.
It was way too sad, it's not like I wanted to be broken up but I didn't want this. I walked back inside to get my keys.
I looked into the living room where they all were. Before Gage could turn and see me, I left.
A/n tbh Dani and Gage need to grow up and work things out