The Boy That Stole My Heart

Chapter 25-Every Thing is Fun and Games...

So, this is either the second or third to last chapter... Don't kill me? But I feel as though this story has gone on long enough. The last chapter will be longer than the others, just to tie up so loose ends. But fair warning, this story is coming to the end!

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I flinched back when Sage told me that he was living with Jen's mom. I couldn't help it. My heart sunk, and I was about to cry. Memories of Jen surfaced and my eyes were beginning to sting.

"Are you okay, Riley? Did I say or do anything to upset you?" Sage asked worriedly. "I sincerely hope that I didn't, you look as if your about to cry."

"It's nothing, I'm fine." I lied softly. He looked at me with disbelief. I guess it wouldn't' hurt if I gave him a little bit of the truth. It's better than nothing, right? I really hope so. Here we go. "It's just that I- I knew Jen before she.. before she.."

"It's okay. She's in a happier place now," He said soothingly and took my hand, squeezing it gently. If only he knew half the story though.

"Riley Anderson!" A voice shrieked and I tensed up, ready to get in some sort of trouble. "Get over here right now!" I turned slightly to see where the shrieking came from. It was only Callie. Get a hold on yourself Riley! It's not like Jen is going to come back from the dead or anything.

"What's up?" I said as she approached, trying to be cheerful. Callie would kill me if she knew I wasn't having fun at one of her parties. Especially if she introduces me to a new, hot guy. I hardly noticed that Sage was still holding on to my hand. "Did something happen? We didn't run out of booze yet did we?"

"She is here," Callie stage whispered, I looked around to see if I could figure out who 'she' was. Sage looked at both of us curiously, and as if we were a little crazy. I really don't like that look. I didn't even have a clue what Callie was talking about.

"Who are you talking about?" I asked hesitantly, hoping she wouldn't scare Sage off. We actually clicked. "What's going on?"

"Jen!" She replied hysterically. Callie had a wild look in her eyes. That's when I could tell that she was totally, completely, and utterly drunk. There's no doubt about it.

"Cal, Jen is dead." I said more bluntly than I meant to. I hope Sage doesn't think I'm seriously heartless. Who likes someone that's heartless? "How can she possibly be here?"

"She's right there!" She shrieked and pointed her finger. I looked in that direction and gasped. Zoey. But Zoey couldn't possibly be who she means. Get a hold of yourself Ri. Though, I was glad I finally found her. My mom would kill me if she knew that I lost Zo, especially at a party like this. Zoey is innocent.

"No, that's my cousin, Zoey," I told her, hoping to bring some sense to my drunken friend. There's no one else in that area though. There's absolutely no way she could be pointing at anyone else.

"It's Jen." Callie said, her voice dropping. A tear slid down her cheek and I felt sympathetic. I took a closer look at Zo. I suppose she does look a lot like Jen, before she killed herself anyways.  Zoey started walking towards us slowly, and Callie fled as if the hounds of hell were following her. Now this will definitely take some explaining. 

"Not meaning to pry," Sage started nervously, "But who is she talking about?"

"She was pointing at my cousin Zoey. She looks remarkably like Jen. I never noticed that before. Hang on, I'll be right back." I said staring at Zoey. I walked towards her, pushing people who blocked my way.

"Riley!" She shouted, running towards me.

"Where have you been? Why do grass in your hair?" I demanded, pulling leaves and grass out of her shiny hair.

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Okay, so I know this chapter is shorter than the others, but it is up now. After I finish the story, I will go back and edit all the chapters, so there may be some stuff added or taken out. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and will continue reading till the end, I mean, you made it this far. Why stop now?

Kisses-K