sweet sixteen (kellic)

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Vic and I pulled up to school the next day. I hadn't yet told him about what happened with Dan and Parsons yet. I hadn't seen Vic until this morning and it didn't seem like the right time to bring it up, but mostly I wanted to try and figure this out on my own. Vic was too busy trying to protect his business so I knew that he wouldn't be much help because he was too biased about that. So, I decided to wait until after I've tried to talk to Ashton and Dan today. Vic hadn't asked anything about Parsons anyway, so I figured he didn't care that much

"Have a good day." Vic said like he usually did every morning.

"Yeah, you too." I didn't try and hide the lack of enthusiasm in my voice. I got out of the car without a word and went to close the door but he stopped me.

"Hey, where's my kiss goodbye?" He asked. I had been so out of it this morning. My mind was in another world so I felt bad about shutting him out.

"Oh right, sorry." I muttered. I got back in the car, leant over to him and pecked his lips. I went to leave again and he grabbed my arm. I looked down at his concerned face.

"What's wrong?" He asked.

"I'll talk to you about it later. I'm going to be late for school." I said. I would talk to him after school. That was a promise I made to myself. Vic looked a little annoyed at me brushing him off, but accepted it anyway.

"Okay. Well, love you." He said.

"Love you too." I said with a reassuring smile. I leant in and kissed him again, leaving my lips pressed firmly against his for a little longer this time. When I pulled away I got out of the car and looked back in at him.

"I'll see you later." I said. He just nodded and I shut the door, quickly spinning around before walking towards the school. I kept telling myself that I wasn't lying, that I was simply procrastinating telling the truth. I just need to talk to Ashton first. That was my mission of the morning.

I walked into school and went down a couple of halls. I knew exactly where Ashton hung out before first period. He would be with Michael by their lockers, and probably a few other friends. I was right, he was there. As if sensing me, he looked over. With a prompt roll of his eyes, he turned back to Michael. Maybe I should just go over and interrupt.

I looked around and a little bit down the hall I saw Dan with all of his friends. I had to talk to him too but he would be a lot more difficult to walk up to than Ashton. I had to pick one to talk to now. I stood there for I don't even know how long, just looking back and forth between them two of them.

The bell rang, ultimately making my decision for me and I went off to class instead, vowing to talk to Ashton at lunch time.

***

My first few classes weren't that great, mainly because I was stewing with nerves. I kept telling myself to be confident and that being confrontational with Ashton was what had to be done, but I couldn't help doubting myself. I felt like I had changed as a person. Ask me a month ago to walk up to someone and demand they talk to me and I would have laughed in your face. Now though, I knew I had become somewhat more assertive.

I saw Parsons for the first time that day in the cafeteria like he usually was around this time. I made an effort not to look at him or let his presence get to me. The quicker I get this disgusting man out of my life, the better. I had a feeling it would be easier said than done though.

"Ashton." I said firmly when I got to his table. I didn't bother acknowledging the others. They had ditched me as their friend just because Ashton had. I wasn't that offended by it though. I wasn't that close with them anyway.