Finding Love

Chapter 30

Becca's POV

I sigh as I stare at the empty seats...well, all around me.

Alora's not here, which is odd. Apparently, she felt sick this morning, which I know is bullshit. Dad told me to leave her, however, so I did and came to school alone.

Lynn suddenly appears and flashes me a small smile as she sits down opposite me. "Hey, Becca."

I frown slightly at her. "Are you okay?" I ask her since something seems off. She hums but doesn't meet my eye. "Tired. I had a late shift" Is all she tells me.

I narrow my eyes at her, finding her sudden mood and Alora's absence awfully coincidental.

"Well, Alora's not here today. She locked herself in her room and won't come out" I tell her, watching her reaction closely.

If they were fine, Lynn would have either been worried or laughed.

So when she just hums, not seeming to care in the slightest, I know something had happened.

Just great. The last thing we needed in this friend group was another divide.

I move my attention to the guy walking up behind Lynn, tensing when I see who it is.

I decided over the weekend that I'm over him and his shitty rejection. Yet I can't help but feel a pang of hurt in my chest as he stops beside Lynn.

"Eat, alright?" He tells her, avoiding my eyes as he tosses a tray of cafeteria food in front of her. Lynn nods her head. "Thanks," She mumbles.

AJ looks at her worriedly, and I wonder if he knows what's after happening.

You see, if he hadn't of been a fucking dickhead to me, I would of been able to interrogate him for some answers.

AJ nods, before turning to leave.

"Just sit AJ" Lynn sighs, picking at the food on her tray.

AJ pauses, staring at Lynn, before slowly glancing at me in question.

I'm well aware AJ is trying to 'give me space'. I think it's stupid and unnecessary.

My jaw clenches a bit as he sits down beside her, and I focus on eating my food.

A very, very awkward silence takes over.

Although it only lasts about a minute before they're both looking behind me.

AJ glares.

Lynn frowns.

"Hey, Becca" A dreadful voice calls out behind me before I can turn to see who they're looking at.

I tense up immediately, while my hands ball into fists.

I can't be trusted to be alone with this piece of shit.

Alora knows this.

"No," I tell him.

Joshua frowns at me. "I was just-".

"No," I tell him again.

He looks at me confused. "What?-".

I finally look at him, narrowing my eyes. "I hate your fucking guts, Joseph. And Alora isn't here to hold me back today. So walk away" I tell him simply.

He rolls his eyes. "You know it's Joshua-". "Walk away Joseph" I glare.

He fucking huffs at me. "Alora said you're not allowed to be mean to me".

I stare at this fucker in disbelief.

"You think this is mean?" I ask genuinely. If I was mean, I would have given his name and address to Dad already. But I haven't- because I'm being fucking nice for Alora's sake.