The Pain that Lingers

Chapter ten: Illusions that Remain

Lucy 

I walked to my locker after third period ended. 

I rolled my eyes as I see Jayden with his girlfriend. The other week Karina told me her name is Skylar. They have been dating on and off for years now. 

Not surprised, Jayden can't keep little Jayden in his pants. It's been a weird day since all he has been doing was ignoring me. Good, I hope he continues doing just that. 

Today was my study hall. On certain days like Monday's, I had study hall. The rest I had History during fourth period. The schedule at school for some reason is always changing. I sighed as I left the bathroom and walked to the library. Skylar was heading towards the gym hall. Instead of going to study hall, I wanted to find out more information on this 'Skylar' chick. 

She was heading towards the football coach's office. My mind can't help but wonder what she is going to do next. I tried to distance myself from her so she wouldn't notice me. 

"Skylar," Coach Todd breathed. I watch them kiss on the lips, we're in the part of the school that has no cameras which is dumb. I pulled out my phone and pressed record. She kissed him on the lips moaning. 

"Coach Todd," Skylar said, she grabbed him and pushed him inside. Coach shut the door behind him by slamming her on the door. What the hell did I just see? 

Does Jayden even know about this? I felt almost numb and horrified for him. Even though he is my bully, I still have feelings. I can feel upset for him. I felt hands grab me and pull me from behind from where I was standing which was behind the closet door in the locker room.

Marcus. 

"What do you think you're doing?" He asked aggressively. 

"N-nothing! I swear," I said, he was gripping my arm a little too hard. "You're hurting me," I say.  

"You will not tell Jayden about what you just saw, understand?" 

I nodded my head. 

"Y-yes," I said, he then let go of my arm. 

"If he finds out about this- I'm afraid he is going to lose it this time," Marcus said. This time? 

"What do you mean, this time?" 

"That's not for me to tell," Marcus commented, why is everyone always keeping secrets from me? I am so sick of all of these secrets. 

"So, you're just going to let him believe he is in a relationship with someone who cares about him? What kind of a friend are you, Marcus?" I asked. Truly, what friend does that to another friend? 

"The kind that does not want to see him hurt," he said slumping his head over. He broke eye contact and made fists. He punched the wall next to me instead of at me. What is wrong with him? 

"What is your problem?" I asked. 

Marcus grips his hands onto his backpack and groans. 

"You! Ever since you moved here, Jayden has been acting not like himself; and I don't know why," he said. 

"I don't even know Jayden. Why is he acting this way towards me?" I questioned Marcus. I looked up after looking down at the floor for a long time. He stared deeply into my eyes, great now he has a secret. 

"Enough of your arrogant questions. Now, leave!" Marcus said abhorrently. 

Marcus was acting like a total ruthless teenager. I swear, how do his parents put up with him? Don't they know his son acts this way to people?