My best friends girlfriend

Chapter 17

Danielle's p.o.v

I reluctantly got up for school. I didn't feel like going to class. I didn't feel like going anywhere. I stared at myself in the reflection of the mirror. Disappointed at how I look. Dark circles under my eyes, my hairs all messy. I groaned at my appearance as I took out my makeup bag.

I quickly did my makeup, then began to get dressed. I wore a simple grey cropped hoodie with matching sweat pants. I threw my blonde wavy shoulder length hair into a high ponytail and let some strands fall in my face. I sighed and attempted my best smile before leaving the bathroom.

"You should really eat something before you leave, Dani" Luke spoke as he sat at his kitchen counter. "I'm fine. I'll get something later" I tell him, he sighed and shook his head. "Okay Dani" he exhaled. I gave him a weak smile before leaving. Some time later and I've attended a few classes. Only got about 3 left for the day.

I was walking this path that's on campus and sadly really close to the apartment. The stupid thing is. Is that I wanna see Noah, I want to kiss him, and I want him to hold me. But it hurts so much to even think about him. Which I do, a lot. If I see him I'll probably break down more than I already have. I kept walking until I came to a sudden stop. I quickly turned around once I seen Zoe talking to someone at a bench.

I quickly tried to walk away before she could notice me but I was sadly too slow. "Dani" she says as she walked over to me, I inhaled as I reluctantly turned to face her. "Zoe" I mumbled, trying to project an actual smile. Which likely didn't work. "I haven't seen you in a couple days" she states. "Yep" I mumbled. She exhaled.

"Okay, look. I'm sorry I didn't know that you and Noah were- a thing I guess. If I knew I wouldn't have had sex with him" she tells me, apologizing. She then pulled me into a hug. I hesitantly hugged her back and accepted her apology, but it stung. Hearing her say that they had sex. Even though I know they did, I witnessed it. Maybe that's what I get for cheating on my boyfriend? Maybe it's just karma.

"No, it's f- we weren't really..... together" I mumbled. "Not together?" She says, her face brightened with an idea. "So does that mean I can get with him?" She asks, shocking me a bit. "He- uhm.... Does he wanna?" I hesitantly mumbled. "I mean, he's the one who kissed me. So maybe" she shrugged. I inhaled. I wasn't aware he's the one who initiated it. That makes it so much fucking worse. "Do what you want Zoe" I spoke, my voice barely above a whisper. "Great!" She exclaimed before she walked away.

I spun my body around as I tried to not cry. I'm so fucking tired of crying! Does he wanna get with her or will he say yes when she asks? The possibility is killing me. I tried to compose myself as I walked back to Luke's. I didn't feel like attending the rest of my classes. I eventually made it back to Luke's and entered his place. I see Desiree and him sitting on his couch.

I walked over and slumped beside them. "Are you alright?" Desiree asked, an extremely concerned look on her face. "Yeah, I'm fine" I mumbled, avoiding eye contact. "She hasn't been sleeping or eating much" Luke voiced, making Desiree look at me with a worried look. "I'm fine, I'm fine. Can everyone just believe me" I spoke, annoyed at their pitty faces.

"You're not and that's obvious" Luke states. "Okay" I groaned. "Then.... I'll be fine. I just need time" I tell them, my voice low. They both sighed and nodded. "Okay" Desiree exhaled.  "I'll be over every day to check on you" Desiree says. "You don't have too. I'll be okay" I assured. "Yeah, come over everyday Dez" Luke tells her, making me groan.

"I'm fine. I don't need to be checked up on like a toddler" I tell them, a bit frustrated as I stood up. Luke and Desiree looked at each other and exhaled. "Okay" they conceded. "We're just a bit worried, Dani. That's all" Luke replied. "I know. And thank you both, but I'm fine. I'm good alright" I told them both as I began to walk to the bathroom. I lied, yes. I am far from fine.