Until You

Chapter Seventeen

Chapter Seventeen:
Daniel

Where is she? She's always here at school. I know I shouldn't have broken up with her but I don't want to hurt her. He said he would hurt her. I can't let that happen to her. She's been through so much already and I would hate for her to get hurt even more. Especially if it was because of me. I wanted to text her. I shouldn't. That would be cruel but I love her. I want her here with me. I need her. She's not at school so I won't see her. Maybe she slept in. Hopefully.
I saw Rose and Julie. Maybe they know what's going on.
"Hey guys. Do you know where Katelyn is?"
"No clue. She usually texts us if she's gonna be late or not coming. Maybe she slept in."
"That's what I thought. Can you text her?"
"Can't you do it. She'll probably reply faster since you're her boyfriend."
"About that. I'm not anymore so it would be heartless to text her."
"Are you serious Daniel? You dumped her. She loves you and you know about her problems. Hell she probably told you more than she's ever told us. How could you do that to her? You're such a dickhead. She was someone you were supposed to love and look at what you did."
"I'm sorry but I had to. It wasn't an easy decision. Trust me I love her too. You wouldn't understand the situation."
"Yeah of course I wouldn't understand why you dumped our best friend. You're lucky I care about her or else I wouldn't text her."
Rose quickly texted Katelyn. I hope she replies. Hopefully she didn't do anything stupid. Oh god. What if she hurt herself. I feel terrible. Hopefully I didn't lead her to do something stupid. I should go there after school.
"She's not coming today. I think she's dealing with a post break up because of some asshole."
"I'm sorry I didn't want to. You wouldn't understand the reason I can't be with her anymore."
"Keep saying that. You probably dumped her because she didn't want to have sex but you did and when she didn't give it to you, you found some other girl."
"No, of course not. I would never pressure her to do anything she doesn't want to. I'm not like that. I love her. I wouldn't think of having anyone else."
They looked at me with disgust. I felt bad. I know I shouldn't have dumped Katelyn but he was going to hurt her. I couldn't let sweet and innocent Katelyn get hurt. I know she would do the same and hopefully she doesn't ever have to be in this situation.
"If it makes it any better, I'm a virgin so it's not like I would know what to do. I would never pressure her to do that. I'm in love with her and you two have no idea what's going on."
They stared and were shocked.
"I'm so sorry I didn't mean to raise my voice at you too. What is wrong with me?"
"Are you okay Daniel?"
"No I'm not. My mom just died yesterday and I don't have anywhere to go because my dad is abusive to us which is the reason why my mom died because he beat her to death."
"I'm so sorry to hear that Daniel. But that doesn't explain why you left Katelyn."
"I had to protect her. I don't want him going after her. She's the last good thing I have in my life. I don't want to put her in danger. Trust me. I'm going to win her back when it's safe for her."
They stared at me in disbelief. Class was starting soon so I walked to my first period class room. I hate this. I hate having to do shit because of other people. I want to text Katelyn. I want to tell her how sorry I am about what happened. This never should have happened. It's his fault. I wish I wouldn't have met her so that I wouldn't be this hurt. No, I wish he was never my father. I got my phone out and started to text Katelyn.

Hey Katelyn. I want to apologize for breaking up with you. I didn't want to but I had to. To protect you. You won't understand but I can't hang around you anymore. It'll only cause more problems. I'm sorry Katelyn. You can go be with Isaiah. Give him another chance. He really does love you and I do too so go be happy. You're no longer my princess. Be his.

I can't text her. That'll hurt her. I deleted the text and put my phone away. I shouldn't text her. But I want to. I'll go over after school to see if she'll talk to me and listen to what I have to say. I mean why would she but I can only hope. Class was starting so I got ready. I just want to concentrate on my school work until it's over.