SECRETS | j.b

10: "Justin looks like he beats people up for a living."

I went to bed that night not sure what to expect that morning.

I woke up in the morning with a strange feeling in my stomach. I figured that it was just nerves but that was proven to be the wrong assumption when I was about to leave and was forced to race to the bathroom. I threw up for two minutes straight. I wasn't sure what it was that made me throw up, but I knew I wasn't going to school.

I went to my room and changed into my pj's. I climbed back into bed and tried to settle in but just as I did the feeling came back and I had to run to the bathroom. When I went back to my room, my phone was going off. I looked at it and saw that I had two new messages one form Justin, and one from Cody. Both of them asking me if I was OK and if I was going to school. I texted them both back telling them I was fine and that I wasn't coming to school because I was sick. Neither of them texted back so I just figured they were in class.

I had that feeling again so I ran to the bath room. This time though nothing came out. I sighed and stood up I went to the sink and brushed my teeth. When I finished that, I went into the living room to watch some TV.

I went to sit on the couch when I heard what sounded like yelling out side.

Justin's POV

I got Elizabeth's text in second period. I figured I would go by her house after this class so I could see if she was OK. When the bell rang I walked out to the parking lot, but before I could get to my car I was stopped by Asia. "Hey Justin where are you going?"

"I'm not feeling good right now so I'm going to head home." I lied to her, slightly holding my stomach so it looks a little more believable.

"Awwww" she cooed, "Okay, well I'll see you around then." she gave me a hug and sent me on my way. I know that it may seem that she is being nice but that is only because as far as she knows I have nothing to do with Elizabeth. I sighed, at least she didn't kiss me again.

I went to my car and made my way over to Elizabeth's house. On the ride there, I couldn't think of the right words to tell her. I mean, what do I even say?

I'm not sure, but all I know right now is that I need to go talk to her.

When I pulled up to her house, I saw Cody walking up her drive way. I got out of my car and as I closed the door, he turned around. "What the hell are you doing here?" he said taking a step in my direction.

"I don't have to answer to you. Last time I checked, you weren't my father." I said getting pissed.

"Whatever," Cody scoffed, "I don't even know why you would show up, its not like she wants you here." He said rolling his eyes at me.

What kind of nerve does this guy think he has? Talking to me like that?

"Oh yeah, that's right because you know everything about her." I pushed back, feeling my face start to heat up from anger. The scene of Cody and Elizabeth kissing plays over and over in my head, making this situation worse. What is so different about Cody, why does she favor him more?

"I know that she doesn't like you," he said a smirk on his face.

I wanted to punch him right there, but I knew that I had to keep my cool, I need to talk to Elizabeth first. After that, then it would be game on. Then it slipped out, "If she doesn't like me as much as you say, then how come she kissed me yesterday, after she told me she didn't like you like that."

Cody was pissed now, I could see it in his eyes. His fists clenched and his jaw tightened.

"I believe her exact words were, 'I only feel that way about you'." I continued, letting go of everything I had to say, no holding back. If Cody ever thought she had a chance at a girl like Elizabeth, then he needs a reality check. He doesn't deserve someone like Elizabeth. Hell, I don't even deserve someone like Elizabeth.