The Adventures of Bad Boy & Bad Girl

13 - I'm the Hot One Now

*Bridget's POV*

"I'm going to be grading some papers in the teachers' room. While I'm gone, no talking, no cell phone use, no snacks, no drinks, no fun," said Mr. Quinn. He turned to me awkwardly and hesitated before walking out of the room. I sighed and leaned back in my chair, looking around the room. There wasn't anything worth my attention in the room, but I just didn't want to look at Ronnie. He was tapping his foot on the floor and his fingers on the desk and I could tell he was furious. In fact, I could hear him breathing since he was doing it so loudly. I wanted to say so much more to him. I wanted to tell him the other things I felt that weren't angry, but I could see that wasn't gonna happen.

"Was it worth it?" He spoke up. I almost jumped from the sudden disruption of silence.

"Was what worth it?" I asked quietly.

"Saying all those things to me."

"Oh sure, act like you didn't say anything either." I clenched my fist at the memory of him saying I slept with too many guys. I could be a slut, do whatever I want. I was safe about it. I didn't do it for popularity like his barbie doll. But is that why he chose her over me? I shook the thought. You're with Tyler, Bridget.

"I know I did, but at least what I said wasn't out of jealousy." I scoffed.

"Out of jealousy? You think I'm jealous of her? Of you?" He nodded. "There's nothing to be jealous of, Ronald." His smirk faded.

"It's Ronnie," he said.

"Keep telling yourself that," I said, running around and smiling to myself.

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Tyler got up from the bed and dumped the condom in the trash. I rolled over on the bed to grab my phone on the nightstand and saw I had a text from Calum.

Ronnie's pretty shaken up.. u ok?

I quickly typed a reply. 

i'm fine.

I quickly got an answer.

No ur not. 

I rolled my eyes at the screen and put the phone back on the nightstand. 

"What's got you so upset?" Tyler asked, sliding on his underwear. I shook my head.

"I'm fine," I said. He raised his eyebrows. 

"If you say so..." 

I looked out the window and noticed it was surprisingly sunny for a November morning. An idea popped into my head and I got up from the bed and got dressed. 

"Want any breakfast?" Asked Tyler, leaving the room. I followed him out as I finished putting on my boots. 

"Nah. I'm going out for the day. I'll be taking your car if you don't mind." I kissed him on the cheek, took the keys, and left before he could say anything. I opened the door to the silver sedan and slid inside. I started the car and put my hands on the wheel. "Do I really wanna do this? I really wanna do this." I took a deep breath before pulling out of the parking space and beginning my journey. 

It was a three hour drive from Tyler's apartment to my hometown in New Jersey. I stopped halfway for a bite at Wendy's but besides that, I kept going. I knew what I was doing was rash but I couldn't help it. I needed closure. And after what happened with Ronnie, I needed to know if I could actually forgive. So I did the only thing that didn't anger me much anymore, but would still ignite a fire if I dwelled on it enough. I was going to Maddie's house.