Screwed Up Mess

Eight

Lilly's POV

I said sheepishly, "What would you like?" I was staring at the counter, afraid to make eye contact

He answered sarcastically, "An apple turnover, and oh and while I'm here, can I speak to you? In private."

I nod and go to sit at one of the empty tables. I was a bit confused. Why did Zayn want to talk to me?

He stated, "So you know I'm friends with Niall, but also friends with Josh. We live right near each other and were best friends growing up. Yesterday he turned to me in his time of need. I told him how you felt, but he's pretty hurt Lil. And angry."

I looked down at the table and mumbled softly, "Yea, I know. I figured."

He said, "Lilly there's something you need to know," suddenly his phone went off. He quickly said to me, "Hold on."

He looked at his screen for a couple of seconds then hastily stood up. I asked confused, "What's going on?"

He said feverishly, "Josh is on his way to my house and if I don't beat him there, which is nearly impossible, he'll ask questions. I'll tell you tomorrow at school or something."

I sighed as he ran out the door. What was the news? I grunted and looked at the wall clock. It read 3:55 which meant I could go get changed. I went into the back and quickly through on my normal outfit.

I came out with my bag and purse and waved goodbye to Rachel and Zach who were cleaning up. They said in unison, "Bye Lilly."

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I went home and decided to do mu homework than take a quick nap. Well actually an hour nap. I woke up to the sound of running footsteps in front of my door.

I quickly stretched out my arms then walked over to the door. The second I opened it I was hit with the smell of pizza. I went downstairs to the kitchen and found everyone sitting and eating. They all looked at me and quickly mumbled a quick hi, then continued eating.

I sat down and took 2 slices. I also poured some lemonade into the cup that was waiting at my seat. My mom asked after I swallowed, "How was work?"

"Pretty good," I answered nonchalantly.

Mackenzie asked, "Did Josh come by?"

I didn't want to talk about Josh and her asking put me in a bad mood. I answered rudely, "No and you know we broke up so why would he?"

She played dumb, "Oh. I didn't know."

This really was ticking me off. Especially since this was a sensitive topic. I said angrily, "Kenzie, you were here when I told Mom. You thought you were cute by bringing him up, but you're not so stop."

Mom cut in, "Ok that's enough. Drop it."

I decided to listen to her and drop it, "So Mom. Someone interesting did come into the shop today." I put the emphasis on did.

"Really? Who?"

My dad, who was being a lot more quiet than usually, was now suddenly interested in our conversation. I simply answered, "Zayn."

Dad responded, "Oh that's nice. What did he want?"

I finished my pizza quickly than answered, "Well he came by and told me that he's friends with Josh and Josh has been coming to him. He told Zayn he's hurt and angry. Zayn had some other news for me, but had to leave before he could tell me."

Mackenzie and Ryan had cleaned their plates and left the table. Mom, Dad, and I finished, but are still sitting. Mom took a second than responded, "Well Sweetie, if Zayn is going to be a messenger, you better be nice."