Heart's obsession

Chapter 8 - Decisions

Elijah

"Fuck around and find out"

His words echoed in my head all night. I'm pretty sure they even echoed in my dreams. Here I stand at my locker still wondering what he means.

I pressed this morning hoping for a more clear answer, all he did scowl and assure me he wouldn't use my mom against me this time.

I told myself I would press more when I see him after school, but he looked less than happy when I brought it up this morning.

He told me and I quote "you're ruining the morning cuddles with pissing me off" quite frankly after seeing how he reacts to whoever had pissed him off last night. I really don't wanna be caught on the other end of that.

But then again I really do enjoy spending time with Cameron. by the sounds of it I don't think Leo is gonna come and ruin the fun again.

But honestly after seeing how sour his mood got this morning. I think I'd rather him crash all my hang outs than wait at my house and be angry with me.

What the fuck am I even thinking he has no say in my life. I'm not scared of him. Could he ruin my moms career, well yeah. But is that really any of my business.

Well yeah she does pay the bills. I sigh taking out my phone.

Me: how about you just come on the walk with us.

Leo: no

Me: why not you crash my hangouts any other time.

Leo: this one I told you no specifically

Me: but it's my life you don't get to say no

Leo: don't piss me off I'm working

Me: please just come I really wanna go

Leo: normally I would appreciate you begging but this isn't something  I want you begging for

Me: Leo you're being ridiculous

Leo: you want to go so bad just go I'll see you tonight

I put my phone in my pocket running my hands thought my hair groaning.

"Trouble in paradise" Chris asks from behind me. I jump, "you scared the shit out of me" I say, putting my hand over my heart.

"What are you so stressed about" he asks looking at me curiously. "Just the same old same old. Now Leo adds even more stress to my daily life."

Chris studies me for a bit as if trying to say the right thing. "I take it the sleep over didn't go well" he asks.

I think for a bit taking my lip between my teeth. "I wouldn't exactly say it didn't go well, but I did lay awake in his arms part of the night" I said, that strange feeling coming back to my stomach as I thought back to it.

"So you guys did cuddle" Chris smirks. "Yes but not because I wanted to I just didn't have the energy to fight him off." I said rolling my eyes.

It's just like Chris to only hear what he wants to hear. "Why do you even want me spending time with him anyway?" I asked, curiosity eating away at me.

He shrugs breaking eye contact with me. "Well you're always making me spend time with Carter. Thought I would return the favor" he said, walking away in to our classroom. I sigh following him.

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The day had gone by so fast. Before I knew it I was dropping Chris off and heading home. Of course it just wouldn't be right if Leo wasn't in my driveway as I pulled up. I sigh because I know he's going to be upset when I tell him I'm still going to hang with cam.