Two of A Kind

chapter 5

Elijah's pov

Looking at the clock I check that it's almost midnight. Damn. I didn't realize how late it was. I need to head to bed but I still got Abigail texting me.

My eyes felt heavy and I was too tired to even move. I decide to get up anyways instead of falling asleep on the couch and put my pjs on. Besides, my beds more comfort and softer.

I text Abigail goodnight and she texts me goodnight back with a heart emoji. Why couldn't Ashley be more like her?

My pjs are on and I lay in bed looking at the ceiling with my arm on my stomach. My life is so stressful. If I could do anything to change it I would. I thought about what Aiden said, about talking with Ashley. He's right, communication is key.

What does she feel with Noel that she doesn't feel with me? Do I not give her enough attention? I tend to overthink a lot. Especially at night. It's what keeps me up at night.

It just be what causes the deep eye bags under my eyes. Nobody saying nothing but I know that I notice them. I feel so alone, all I really want is genuine love. Affection and attention.

But it's 12:30am and I need to be asleep right now. Time flies quick when your having fun.

~Morning~

I decided to get Abigail from my phone and send a quick good morning text. Usually I sent one to Ashley but this time it's time for a change. I'm starting to not feel it anymore with my girlfriend.

Talking to her is still an open option for me and I'm still going to do it. I'm thinking of breaking up with more but how? How will she react to that? Will she be heartbroken, or happy about it? Will Noel be her shoulder to cry on?

Weathers nice. I have a small hoodie on with some jeans start the car. I drive to the school but I don't see Abigail walking to her bus stop. Must've missed her. I always take the same route.

Once I arrive at the school I notice Scarlett. Already glaring at me smirking. She walks towards me.

"Where's your girlfriend?" She asks me.

"Who, Ashley? She must be with Noel"

"No, you dummy. Abigail"

My heart pounds. Why would she assume that Abigail is my girlfriend? It must be because of yesterday. Oh, great.

"Listen," I tell Scarlett. "I need to go so please excuse me"

I brush past her and I can hear she scoffing. What is her and Summer's problem? I don't think their good friends to Abigail at all whatsoever.

Abigail's pov:

Ever since yesterday, they've been so distant with me. I know it was because of Elijah. It has to be because me and Summer haven't spoken since our little talk in the janitors office.

And.. well, as for Scarlett it's been the same. We hardly speak anymore. At least I've got Valentina. She's been my rock, stuck by my side for the longest.

"You need to ignore them" Valentina told me touching my hands. "They are not worth your time"

"It's just so hard. Their our childhood best friends. We really can't trust anyone"

"Your right. We can't, but you got me and I'm not leaving you."

We did a pinkie promise. It's something we always did when times got rough and we've done it ever since. It lets us know that we got this together.