Alive | Rafe Cameron

Part 42

I wake up the next morning in my room. My head is pounding and my face feels puffy from crying. Another wave of sadness washes over me when I remember the events from last night. All I wanted was to see Rafe. I immediately grab my phone and press the call button next to his name. No answer. I try again. No answer.

I hear a gently knock on my door and John B opens it slowly. "Hey why don't we go walk on the beach or something." He suggests.

"No, I need to talk to Rafe."

He walks over and takes my phone from my hand, laying it face down on my night stand. "Maybe we should just give him time to think."

"I am a horrible person." I say quietly, mostly to myself.

"Hey, come on. You're not a horrible person, you just made a mistake."

"He's never going to talk to me again."

"You don't know that. Now, let's get dressed and go."

"I don't want to." I say laying back down.

"Well suck it up, buttercup. You're going." He says sternly, yet playfully. He yanks my blanket off of me and pulls me to the edge of the bed by my feet.

I realize he is not going to back down, so I walk to my closet to pick an outfit and go to the bathroom to change. I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror. The underneath of my eyes are red and my hair is a mess. I decide to take a quick shower before changing. Afterwards, I blow dry and straighten my hair and put on a little bit of makeup. Hoping it might make me feel better to actually look decent today. I exit the bathroom and into the living room where the boys are. I shoot a glare in JJ's direction as he lays on the couch.

"There she is! Do you feel better now?" John B asks when he sees me entering the room.

"Not really." I confess.

"Kie and Pope will be here any minute and then we will all go to the beach, maybe that will help."

I just shrug my shoulders as I go outside to sit on the porch. I appreciate his effort but all I wanted to do was see Rafe.

...

We make our way to our usual spot on the beach. I sit in the sand with my knees pressed to my chest as everyone else surfs. I almost don't notice Kie walking up to me as I am lost in thought.

"You okay?" She asks softly.

"Not really."

She looks at me sadly as she sits down next to me. "Have you talked to him?"

"He won't answer my calls."

"And what about JJ?"

"What about JJ?" I ask rolling my eyes.

"I mean, have you talked to him since last night?"

"No, and I don't want to."

She pauses for a moment, obviously thinking about something. "So, when did it happen?"

JJ and I promised not to tell anyone what happened that night. It was weird for me, since I typically told my group of friends everything. Especially with Kie being my best girl friend, I understand why she is curious.

"The night Rafe broke things off."

"Really?" I shake my head yes in response and she clears her throat. "How was it?"

"Oh god, we were both pretty wasted. I honestly just want to forget about it."

"I have something that might distract you."

"What?"

"It's a secret."

"Kie, what is it? Just tell me."

"Pope asked me out... like on a date."

"Wait, really?! What did you say?"

"Erm- I said yes."

"Oh my gosh, that's great! When is it?"

"Tonight. He's taking me out to dinner and then to a movie."

"Wow, that's great. I'm so excited for you guys."

And I really was excited for them. I know Pope has had the biggest crush on Kiara for awhile now, I'm just happy he finally asked her out.

"So if you want, you can come over and help me get ready later."

"I'd love to."