When It's All Said And Done (You're The One For Me) 1

Chapter Three

Sorry it took so long to update! Just started my first full time job so I'm just adjusting to working all week and taking care of a 7 week old! Enjoy! :)

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Tai in MM.

A few days have passed and I haven't talked to Rich at all. I've called and texted him and he has yet to respond. I really think I might have over reacted, but he called me a bitch and that was very unnecessary. I wouldn't have blown up on him if he would've just listened to me and been gentler. I'm so frustrated and confused and I can barely focus in class. I look over at Emory, who is sitting next to me, and she is writing a mile a minute on her paper. My paper, on the other hand, only has today's date and the title of the lesson.

    "Why aren't you taking notes?" Emory whispers.

    "I can't focus," I put my pencil down. "I have too much on my mind. Can I borrow your notes later?"

    "Sure."

    Mr. Washington continues his lecture about binomials and I am beyond lost. I try to act like I'm paying attention, but in reality the only thing on my mind is Rich. I don't understand why he isn't talking to me. There is no way he's that mad. After all, he caused this whole situation.

    "Finish the rest of the problems from this lesson for homework." Mr. Washington's voice brings me back to reality. "See you all Friday."

    My classmates pack up their belongings and file out of the classroom. Emory hands me the sheets of paper she took notes on and we walk back to our dorm together.

    "Kay, are you alright?" Emory has a worried look on her face.

    "Yeah, I just haven't talked to Rich in a few days. I don't understand why he's not talking to me," I sigh.

    "Does it have anything to do with that fight y'all had?"

    "Yeah, but I want to talk about it so we can move past it. How can that happen if he's avoiding me?"

    "Just give him some time, he'll come around."

    Emory and I go up to our room and she grabs her sketchpad.

    "I hope everything works out for you. See you at dinner."

    Instantly, she disappears. I sit at my desk and put my head down. My mind is spinning; I don't know what to do. I look up and catch glimpse of my Psychology book, remembering I have homework that's due tomorrow. My assignment is to write an essay. I get out my laptop so I can start working. Every five minutes or so, I check my phone to see if Rich has responded to any of my messages.

Nothing.

After sitting in my room for over an hour and checking my phone over a hundred times, all I have typed for my essay is my header, the title, and the first three sentences. This is not working. Being in here is causing me not to focus. I need to go somewhere to take my mind off of this situation.

A thought hits me, the library is quiet and I would be able to focus better. I pack up my book and laptop to head out to the library. Before leaving, I check to make sure I have everything. My phone is still sitting on my desk. I go to grab it, but change my mind. Taking it will only result in me constantly checking to see if Rich has texted me back. I need to get my mind off him since his mind obviously isn't on me.

    The library is across the campus from our dorm. I need some fresh air and the walk will be good exercise. On the way, I pass a couple laughing and embracing one another. Seeing them together makes me want to cry. That could be Rich and me right now, but he's choosing to ignore to me. I pick up my pace and practically run the rest of the way to the library.