The Pain that Lingers

Chapter twenty: No Cage Could Keep You

It's been a few days since the incident happened with Jayden and Skylar. Apparently it was all over the schools Instagram story. I certainly don't feel bad it happened. 

"Did you hear about Jayden?" Logan asked, coming in my room without knocking as usual. 

"Yeah, I mean I did show him the video." I said with a giant grin on my face. 

"What video?" Logan asked, like he didn't know what video. 

"A video of Skylar fucking coach Todd," I say. 

"That was you?" Logan said. 

"Yep, and I don't feel guilty," I said, truthfully. 

Logan sighed, "You should." He said. What does he mean? I thought he would at least be happy about one of their members being taken down one by one. Immediately my grin went away.

"I thought you would be happy." I said getting up from my bed. My voice was quivering. 

"You nearly destroyed her reputation. Did you know she just switched schools?" Logan asked. I didn't know that. Shit, now I for sure feel bad. 

"No!" I said in a low voice. 

"Just don't take any more action on them. At least do it in private..." Logan said. 

"Why? Why should I care anyway after what they have been doing to me? This is worse than what happened with Tyler!" I said. 

"I understand where you're coming from. But cool it for a while." Logan demanded. What's gotten into him lately? 

"What's going on with you?" I asked, arching my eyebrow. Logan's body stiffened, he does know something; he's just not spilling the details. 

"It's nothing, I promise." He said. I didn't want to start a fight with my brother so I just let it go. He left my room closing the door and I continued on with my homework I had. 

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There was a party tonight at Bryson Palmer's house, he is the baseball team captain. Apparently, he likes to throw parties for the football team whenever they win or lose a game. It's weird, but hey a party is a party. 

I decided to invite Harrison since I haven't talked to him in a week. I wonder if he is doing okay, we haven't met up to work on our project. I have been doing my part on my own. I sent him a text and he said he might show up. 

"Ready sis?" Logan asked. 

"Guess so..." I said. 

"Let's go." He say's as he got the key's from the hook near the front door. 

When we get to the party a bunch of people were there already. Half of these people are not from our school. Karina was there talking to people I don't know. 

"Hey Karina!" I said waving at her. 

"Hey!" She say's. Is she allowed to be at a party? I'm a bit concerned for her. She sees my expressions, "relax, I'm not drinking tonight. My parents turned my location on my phone." Karina said. 

That got rid of my worries, but I still wanted to make sure she was going to be alright. Jayden and his crew was here, god why do they have to be at every party. Jayden's hands are on some girls ass, and for some reason that makes me jealous. 

Get a hold of yourself, Lucy. 

I snap out of it and went to the kitchen to grab some drinks for myself. Bryson's house had a pool in the backyard and a hot tub. Nobody was out here, which is good. I needed to clear my head out. 

"What are you doing out here by yourself?" The voice asked. I looked up and it was Harrison. 

A huge grin appeared on my face, "You came!" I said. 

"I did!" He said. Harrison was wearing a black T-shirt that hugged his muscles, and jeans. He pushed his hair back which really looked good on him. 

"You look great!" I said. 

"Thanks. Why don't we head inside before we miss the fun." Harrison said. 

He took my hand and lead me inside. Jayden looked my way and boy, he looked pissed. He has no right to tell me who I can and can't hang out with or even date for that matter. He need's to stop acting like he is in control of my life. 

I handed Harrison a drink and he gladly accepted it. By the third or fourth drink I started to feel fuzzy.

"Want to go somewhere quiet?" He yelled over the loud music pulsating throughout the house. 

"Sure." I said. 

We went upstairs and found an empty room. We both laid on the bed for a while. Nothing happened and I respect Harrison for respecting me as a woman. 

"Thanks for coming out tonight." I said. 

"No problem," He say's. I rolled over on my side and faced him. He smelled really good despite the alcohol under his breath. He leaned in and kissed me. I rolled over on top of him and we had a full blown make out session. His hands were up my shirt and my hands were wrapped around his back. It was perfect. I accidentally moaned into his mouth and immediately I felt something under me stiffen. No, not tonight. Tonight is not the night to do this. 

"W-wait," I muttered putting my hand over his chest. 

"What's wrong?" He asked. 

"Nothing it's just... I'm not ready yet." I said. 

"That's okay, I respect your honesty." Harrison said. Harrison told me it was getting late and he had to leave. He left me in the room and left the party. I got up and decided to use the bathroom, but I heard moans coming from another room. Being nose, I opened it. 

You'll never guess what I just saw. 

Candace Scott and a girl! What? Who knew she was a lesbian. I got my phone out quickly and recorded her with the girl she was making out with. Now I have more evidence to take down this group. 

As soon as Candace noticed the door open she stopped kissing the girl and walked over, quickly I ran back down the stairs and mentally slapped myself for almost getting caught. This was going to be epic. 

"What are you doing here with Harrison?" Jayden asked me. 

"Jayden, how many times have I told you, stop trying to pry into my life." I say with venom. I seriously had enough of his bullshit. 

I ran for the door with Jayden calling my name. 

I ran for miles until a car pulled up next to me. 

"Get in!" Jayden said. 

"No." 

"Fine, walk for all I care." 

Did I really want to walk? No. I just wanted to get away from Jayden's snarkiness for one second and have peace and quiet. 

"I promise I don't bite," Jayden said as I kept walking. I finally give in for the ride. 

Jayden pulled over somewhere, where is he going? 

"What-that's not the right exit." I said. 

"Just shut up." He say's. 

"Why don't you make me." I said. What has gotten into me? 

"If you say so." Jayden said and stopped the car. 

He smashed his lips into mine sending shock waves throughout my body. At first, I didn't respond, but the more he did it the more I wanted a taste of him. He is showing me a different side of him that I thought I never see. 

Chapter twenty is now complete, please stay tuned.