How To Stay Afloat (BxB)

Chapter 126: truth come out

"What the hell was that?" Carla asks me shocked as Harry and Carla pull Adam and me aside in the longer break after the third period.

We're standing in the hallway that leads to the art rooms and is usually empty.

I smile at Adam and grab his hand. "I guess we're dating now?" I say unsure and look at Adam.

He nods confidently.

"Well, that happened a little fast, don't you think?" Carla asks.

I shrug. "Yeah, but why wait?" I say.

"We actually planned to wait a little." Adam comments. "Looks like someone couldn't wait that long." He says with a grin.

"Okay? So you're dating. Officially dating?" Carla asks.

"Yup." Adam says and I nod.

I know it's weird.

"Austin and you broke up yesterday." Harry points out. "Don't you need a little time in between?"

"I broke up with Dylan today." Adam says amused. "That's even worse."

"Oh, right. I completely forgot about him." I admit. "Was he okay with that?"

"Yeah. He's okay with it, I guess. He was kinda weird about it, though." Adam says with his eyebrows furrowed.

"Weird? How?" I wanna know.

"Well, I don't know. He just was surprised that I don't wanna see him at all anymore. I mean what did he expect would happen?" Adam says. "But he's happy for us. I guess. Well, probably. He didn't say it, but I'm sure he is."

"Ugh, my head is already smoking." Harry says as he holds his head in his hands. "I almost feel bad for Dylan. Almost. You two are so fucking weird."

I don't know why Harry doesn't like Dylan, but it seems like he doesn't. They only met two times as far as I know.

"What about Austin? He looks devastated." Carla points out.

"Like I give a shit." I say.

"Hello? You were happy and in love yesterday." She points out.

"I was happy and in love with a lie and nothing else." I say angrily.

"Did you see Sammy's face? Who cares about Austin?" Adam says angrily and I nod my head as he softly touches my cheek, tracing his thumb over the bruise.

"Hello? Did you see Sammy's face after you hit his head on a freaking table?" Carla asks.

"Yeah, but we weren't dating." Adam points out and I nod again enthusiastically.

"Austin has been acting weird and distant for weeks now. Why would we care about him if he treats us like air?" Harry points out.

Carla shakes her head. "Are you all stupid? It's Austin! Did you all forget what happened the last time you two hooked up?" She asks.

"We're not just hooking up this time." I remind her.

"That's even worse. He must be so sad." She says.

Yes. But he freaking hit me. I don't understand why she isn't on my side.

"He's at school and didn't leave yet. It can't be that bad. He's also on medication and stable. If he feels bad he has Nora and he can fuck with Angela or something." I reason.

"Wow. You really don't give a shit. You couldn't have waited a few more days to come out as a couple?" Carla asks angrily. "I can't believe how selfish you are."

"Selfish?" I ask her shocked and point at my face. "He fucking punched me in the face and you want me to care about his feelings? Are you serious right now?" I ask her.