Teach Me How to Love Again (Sequel to Dirty Little Secret)

Chapter 39: You Treat Me Just Like Another Stranger

*~(The title of this chapter is from Ignorance by Paramore.)~*

*~Sky's P.O.V.~*

I spent the entire weekend with Frank. He knows I need support, so he's spending as much time with me as possible. I appreciate that a lot.

Now it was Monday, and Frank was going to introduce me to Jamia so he can still spend time with me, but have his girlfriend too.

We were currently walking together to find Jamia. Frank had already told her about Mr. Way and I, so that shouldn't be too weird. Of course he asked my permission before he told her, or I would have kicked his ass. We can't just spread this shit.

Frank found her, then he dragged me over to her, which made me giggle. He hugged her before she noticed me. "Skylar!" she exclaimed when she noticed me.

I smiled at her. "Yep, that's me," I joked.

She hugged me, much to my surprise. "I've heard so much about you. If I didn't know about your whole boyfriend situation, I'd be jealous," she joked. I chuckled.

"I've heard a lot about you too."

She pulled away from hugging me and smiled super widely. She's certainly an energetic one, but then again, so is Frank. I can already tell they're perfect for each other.

Despite Frank's constant protests, Jamia and I were engaging in some serious girl talk. I told her stories of the weird shit Frank did when we were kids. When you've known somebody your entire life, you end up with lots of stories to tell their girlfriend to embarrass them. Plus, he's had a crush on Jamia since middle school, so that gave me lots of stories to tell.

Frank covered my mouth with his hand to shut me up, which made Jamia laugh. I fought him, but he really is stronger than me. I was laughing the whole time.

Gerard walked by just as Frank set me down and took his hand off of my mouth. He hesitated for a second, then he sighed and kept walking.

After that, the bell rang, signifying we needed to get to class. Jamia didn't have the next class with us, because she had gym next, so Frank kissed her, and I hugged her goodbye.

Classes were boring today, but now I had one more person to keep me entertained during class. Jamia was really cool. She's perfect for Frank. She's the kind of girl Frank deserves. I wish my relationship could be like theirs.

I was terrified to go to art class. Frank and Jamia still had study hall, so I was on my own. I walked in, and Gerard didn't acknowledge me at all. I don't know if that was sad, or relieving.

Class went by without any snags, and I left without any problems. Gerard didn't even glance in my direction once.

After class, Frank and Jamia were waiting for me so we could all walk home together. Apparently she smokes too, because Frank and her shared a cigarette on the walk. Jamia started coughing, then she spoke. "We've really gotta quit this shit," she said to Frank after her coughing fit had passed.

Frank shrugged. "It doesn't bother me," Frank said.

"C'mon, you know you need to quit too. We can do it together," Jamia suggested. Frank just shrugged again and changed the subject.

"So, did Mr. Way talk to you today?" Frank asked me.

"Nope. Didn't even look at me," I said.

"Wow, what a prick," Frank scoffed. "Somebody needs to knock some sense into that fucker for hurting you so many times."

That sentence made me think back to all the times Frank had beaten people up for hurting me. The biggest one was in the ninth grade. I was a freshman, and I had a big crush on this sophomore from the football team, but he was an asshole. Him and his friends insisted on making my life hell, so one day Frank punched him so hard, his nose almost broke. Frank was very protective of me, and he's never been afraid to beat the shit out of somebody to protect me.

When we all three got to the apartment, Frank unlocked the door, then we went inside.

We had fun, but I still couldn't stop thinking about Gerard.

He treats me like a stranger.

Two can play at this game, Mr. Way.