Love Triangle

Chapter 4 - Deception

The weekend went off roughly and Tyler was totally dreading school. He told his mother that he wanted to skip school for a few days. His mother didn't try to stop him.

He stayed home for three days and finally had a text from Ashley.

*Text message
Ashley
Hey, just wanted 2 know if u're ok.

He decided to ignore it, but his phone dinged again.

*Text message
Ashley
Don't ignore me. I'm outside ur window. We need 2 talk

Tyler looked outside his window. Ashley was waving at him. He opened the window.

[Ashley] Help me get in

He opened the door for her and she came in.

[Tyler] Okay, straight to the point, what are you doing here?

[Ashley] I know I acted like a jerk during the party.

[Tyler] So?

[Ashley] It's the reason why you're not coming to school, I'm sure. I wanted to apologize. But-

[Tyler] We're still broken up?

[Ashley] Yes. We obviously need some space from each other but we can still be friends. We're not meant to be... you know.

[Tyler] I see. So friends?

[Ashley] Friends. And please come to school. The teachers keep asking me where you are.

[Tyler] Lol fine I'll come to school

[Ashley] You'd better.

[Tyler] Sure

He let her out and went back to his room.

The next day, he wore a white shirt with a blue sweater and black jeans. He wore white sneakers and dark shades. When he got to school, he got out of his car with confidence, running his hands through his hair. All the girls did what they usually did; go crazy and sometimes faint.(sarcasm dudes ugh)

Amber waved at him from afar, and he waved at her back, bringing all the girls'attention to her. Amber walked up to him, and suddenly, she threw her hands around him and kissed him. Everyone started clapping and cheering. When she let go, Tyler was in a state of shock.

[Tyler] Woah, what was that about?

[Amber] Shh, just follow my lead. I'll explain later when no one is around. Let's go.

They walked into the building hand in hand. When everyone had left, Tyler turned to Amber.

[Tyler] So, mind telling me what happened back there?

[Amber] Tyler, I want us to date

Tyler's eyes widened and Amber looked nervous.

[Amber] I-I know you said you didn't want to date right after breakup, but I really like you and don't want to wait.

[Tyler] But-

[Amber] Please. From our interaction outside, everyone assumes we're dating. Let's make this real. Please?

Tyler thought about it. He was single. She was single. He found her kinda pretty and she liked him. But he didn't feel anything between them. He realized she was right about one thing. Everyone thought they were dating. Maybe they were meant to be together. All he had to do was give her a chance.

[Tyler] Fine

[Amber] Yes! Now I gotta go. My friends and I are gonna hang out.

[Tyler] Okay