Her Bet

chapter 19

Laria

Bitch.

"There was no need for you to be rude."

I look at Jess who says with a hint of hurt . I sigh before apologizing.

"Sorry." I say standing and walking out of her room . We're having a movie day at the Santo's.

I pick an apple the minute I enter the kitchen.

"Laria."

I turn to find Pip and Jess.

"Talk to us."

"About ?"

"You've been acting like you hate us for almost two weeks. Did we do something? I don't even know how many times you were rude to us."

"No Pip, it's just... It's nothing really. And I'm sorry."

"I thought we were best friends."

"We are Jess, I just need some time alone please."

I say and as I was about to leave I hear someone talking in the living room. I look to see Meera talking on the phone with someone.

I sigh leaving but I stop in my tracks as soon as I realise who she's talking to.

"Your mom's crazy , Danton. I hope you don't believe her....- I know, it's outrageous to even think about it.....- don't say that....- don't tell me you're thinking about it , I'm joking I'm joking.

She says quickly and laughs and I just look at her. What are they even talking about.? Seems like Danton said something because now she's biting her nail and smiling. Is she blushing? Ugh , ew. So that's why he ended things , to flirt with her .

"I don't think you're being holy De Luca..."

She says blushing and without any second thought I throw the apple at her.

"Ow! "

One thing about me , I'm a good thrower so I'm not surprised why her lip is bleeding. I guess I wanted to shut her up. Real quick.

She looks at me in shock and I quickly leave . Uh , what have I become because of him.?

.......

Danton

"She messed you up good time."

I look at Barry who's laughing like a squirrel. Meera on the other hand is giving him a death stare while pulling her mask up to hide her lip.

"I don't know why she would do this. I mean we don't even talk ..."

"Let's forget about it...."

Barry continues talking with Meera about stuff.

I slowly take out my phone and text her.

Me: can we meet in the bio class?

Harry: sure.

Well that was fast . I stand up and tell them I'm heading to the bathroom.

I look around before sneaking in the class. 

Before I could even look at her...

"I didn't mean to do it, I swear. "

"Why ? Why did you...? "

"I heard her talking to you and I guess I couldn't handle it. "

"I want you to stay away from her or any of my friends do you hear me."

"Come on Danton, why you acting like I did it on purpose."

"Fine , but we stay away from each other now , you hear me .? "

"She likes you ."

"Oh my....for sakes Laria it has nothing to do with you."

"It does . She's your friend she mustn't desire for you."

"You're crazy ."

"No I'm not , did she try to influence you to not be with girls i-"

"Why are we forgetting that you're the reason we broke up . Meera had nothing to do with it ."

"Do you like her ?"

"Please , leave me alone"

"No , tell me ."

.......

Laria

From his eyes , I can tell I shouldn't have asked that question.

"I don't know , all I know is the way I feel about her changed . I feel more ."

"No you don't."

"I don't think I've felt about anyone the way I feel about her . Where whoever hurts her hurts me too? I don't think I've felt that before , she's not just a friend anymore and it took a lot for me to admit to myself , do there Laria. Yes I like her , a lot . It makes me even think that whatever I thought I felt for you was nothing because this is stronger . So please , leave me alone."

Did he just...do that.

"Laria, I've been looking for you . It's time for practice.

I look away and wipe my tears before getting out of the class . I just want to go home .