Opposites That Aren't So Opposite

Chapter 14

I sat with my arms crossed as Kyle started our third lesson together. I had caught up in my homework and I was getting good grades so I really didn't understand why my Aunt insisted we continue the lessons. It was an annoying bother.

"Kayson. Are you even paying attention?"

I snapped out of my thoughts, my eyes going up to meet Kyle's. Immediately my face reddened and I looked away. "Yes..."

He sighed. "No, you're not. What did I just say?"

"That I'm not paying attention..." I muttered.

He clenched his teeth. "It's annoying to teach someone who isn't going to listen. At least try to take notes or something."

I rolled my eyes but, pulled out a pad and pencil. "I'm doing fine without your help so I don't see the point in these lessons anyways."

Kyle sat back and pressed his lips together firmly. "Then why don't you just leave? You don't like me and you don't need me so just leave if you want."

I could hear the hurt in his voice and it tugged at my conscience making me feel guilty. I looked away. "That's not..."

"Didn't you say you found me annoying? If that's how you feel then why do you keep coming?"

I didn't know how to answer and I ended up grabbing my things and hurrying out the door. I wiped away frustrated tears as I walked home slowly. It was chilly outside but, I didn't even notice. I was already so cold that the air outside felt like a summer breeze.

I was about to turn the corner to my house when I stopped and thought for a second. I wasn't ready to go home. If I went home my Aunt would ask why I was early.

Making up my mind, I turned around and went another direction. I'd give myself a distraction instead.

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(Kyle's POV)

I didn't move as Kayson grabbed his stuff and left. I heard the door slam and knew he wouldn't come back in. So, having done what I had wanted to do the whole time, I picked everything up and left the room.

I walked through the school deep in thought. I felt guilty about being so harsh to Kayson but, he'd hurt me just as much. He didn't seem to understand how every word he'd said to me at that time had been like a knife. A stab right throught the heart.

He was lying too which made it a million times worse because it meant he was afraid to tell me the truth...

I went into the principal's office and told him that the tutoring was over. He asked me if something happened and I hesitated. "He... just doesn't need me anymore."

That was both an answer for his question and my own. He didn't need me anymore. I wondered if he ever needed me.

These thoughts plagued my as I picked up Kayla, made my way home and went up to my room. I turned on some music and started playing a game in hopes of getting my mind away Kayson.

After dying a few hundred times I threw my controller across the room and switched off the game console. I sighed in frustration and left my room. Kayla was sitting on the couch with her stuffed pig, eyes glued to the screen of the TV.

It took my two seconds to make up my mind and I asked, "Hey, Kayla. Want to go see a movie or something? My treat?"

She looked at me and grinned. "Yeah!"

I smiled and told her to get her shoes. She raced upstairs and I heard her stomp around her room as she searched for her shoes. I got my convers and waited for her to come down before we left the house.

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Hey everyone! Sorry, guys. I know this is super short but, I really couldn't think today. I've just had so much on my mind lately. Plus, I'm not sure what to do with this story. I'm really disappointed in it. Once again, Hope you enjoyed this chapter! AS ALWAYS VOTE, COMMENT, FOLLOW AND STAY AWESOME!

-Nekoco