wrong numbers...

chapter 6

I was angry. Really angry that Calum didn't explain why he suddenly had "to go" That is until I got a text from Michael.

Michael: ohhh, hi ;)

I smiled at the winky face. He was pretty charming anyways. So I thought maybe we could get to know each other a little more.

Jalen: so, i heard you called me hot? lol you're the hot one tbh.

I cringed as I hit the send button, it was a little too straight forward for how I'd usually act, but I just did it because, you only live once.

Michael: sorry, I can't do this to cal. he really likes you.

I spit the water I was drinking. Did he mean like a friend, or um.. Relationship wise.

I got a little queasy when I started thinking about a relationship. I haven't had one since Kyle and I broke up.

Kyle... He makes me want to puke. Not just because he's my ex boyfriend, but because he tried to kill me. But that's a different story. I responded to Michael with the only thing I could say.

Jalen: um, what?

Michael responded pretty fast.

Michael: calum really likes you. thats why he didnt tell you about our band.. he didnt want you to just use him for the money.

I was frustrated. I'd never do that to Cal, or anyone for that matter.

Jalen: i don't know why id ever do that. i have enough money to survive. why would i want more?

Michael texted me right back. I wanted to know why Calum would assume I'd use him for money. I have enough to take care of my self. Well... enough to barely survive on. That's why I live in a shitty apartment in the "ghetto".

At that moment Michael interrupted my thoughts though. I was shocked about what he said.

Michael: you'd be surprised. it happens a lot... even to me.

My jaw dropped and I decided to try and text Calum.

Message to: Calum

hi.. im sorry. i just wanted to say that i understand why you didnt tell me.

i like you too...

*MESSAGE NOT SENT*

I sighed and locked my phone... I couldn't send that message.

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Calum's P.O.V.

I needed to text Jalen, and I didn't want to. I needed to. I felt bad, and I needed to explain myself.

MESSAGE TO: Jalen

hi.. i just wanted to say i was very sorry. i really like you a lot.

*MESSAGE NOT SENT*

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word count: 414

sorry i didnt do the word count, but more to come later?? ;)))