I Hate Loving You.

Chapter 2: Battles With Myself

Kaitlyn's POV

The rest of day's classes dragged on until finally the first day was over. Tyler and I walked to every class together. We have all the same classes, which was good for me. I am not complaining. He seems like he has no interest in me what so ever. I didn't think he would, but who knows? It's only the first day. I really wanna become friends with him...maybe even more than that. I am infatuated with him. He seems mysterious. Just thinking about him makes even more interested. I don't want to ruin what we started. I think it's a friendship.

I didn't have much homework tonight since it's our first day back. I just have algebra, English, and biology. This is going to be hard since I can't think straight right now. I swear he is all I thought about all day. And I don't think I will stop anytime soon. He made me feel good. Even if he was a little rude at some point. I mean like I said, it's our first day back and we were just getting back into the swing of things. He got irriatated, but I'm sure everyone did. The first day back is usually the worst and has me reminising all my summer memories. I got back to my algebra homework, which took a lot of thinking. Then I started on my English homework, which was fairly easy. I got all my supplies ready for the lab we would do in our biology class. So I was finally finished with my homework.

I walked downstairs to the smell of dinner cooking on the stove. My mom was stirring the pot and had something on the oven.

"Smells good mom. What are you making?" I ask her as I walk over to the couch. I grab the remote and turn on the Tv. I flip channels to ABC Family where they are showing my favorite show, Pretty Little Liars.

"Spaghetti." she answers me. Spaghetti was one of my favorite meals my mom makes. She stirs the pot a little more and adds the pasta and the sauce together. "The meatballs are in the oven." The timer on the stove says 3:21. That's how long was left for the meatballs to cook. Good cause I am starving. I got up and set the table for 4. My mom, my dad, my sister, and me. We ate dinner together every night. It was our family bonding time. It was the usual questions at the table. "How was your first day of school? and "Did you meet anyone?" and "Did you finish your homework?" Normal family dinner. Since I set the table, I was able to just clear my plate and head upstairs where my thoughts about Tyler came back. There was just no escaping that boy. And he seemed to tolerate me. I just kept thinking that tomorrow I would talk to him more.

It was about 9 o'clock when I headed back downstairs. I guess I had fallen asleep after dinner and guess who was in my dreams. Like I said, no escaping him. I grabbed my phone and plopped down on the couch next to my older sister who was playing Wii. I checked my usual things : instagram, twitter, facebook. I looked up Tyler and found him on twitter. I followed him. I feel like such a stalker, but hey...I'm only a teenager. After watching my sister play a dancing game for about 30 minutes, I decided to call it a night. I walked upstairs and sat on my bed. Why were feelings so confusing? Ok it's not that complicated. I'm obsessed with thinking about him and its killing me. I really need to get it together. I can't go all lovey dovey on him. Then he will definitely not go for me. I'm just going to wait for tomorrow and see how he acts. I lay down on my bed and start to fall asleep. Kaitlyn and Tyler. Sounds cute.

Tyler's POV

I couldn't help myself. I walked her to every class. Friends couldn't hurt right? I could at least give her that, but then...I would end up falling for her. I already have started and that's not good for my player status. I know what you're thinking. Yes, I have a technical girlfriend, but we have an open relationship. We agreed we didn't want to be tied down. Everyone expects us to stay together. Especially since we both are players. Kaitlyn would be a great catch. She's hot. Dark brown hair with a skinny body. An average chest but a nice butt. She definitely would not hurt my ego. In fact, she may help it.

I decided I'm just going to focus on my homework. I don't have much though being the first day and all. I pull out my laptop and start to write my English paper. I finish that and move on to my next assignment. My mind kept drifting back to today in school where I tried to be rude and say things and walk away from Kaitlyn, but she kept trying to help and catch up. She is too nice. She wouldn't take the hint. She seems like she wants to hang around with me and be friends, but I can't do that knowing how she is making me go on and on about how amazing she is. Not knowing my feelings for her now.

I surprisingly finish my homework and walk down the stairs. My mom made me a plate of food and left it on the counter. We haven't eaten together ever since my dad passed. She was still shocked and out of it. My mom really loved him. They had a special bond that could hardly be broken. Now that he is gone, she talks less, makes more mistakes than usual, gets headaches, is clumsier. It breaks me even more to see this. I grab my meal and a fork and run back up to my room. I close the door and lock it, leaning against it. I go sit at my desk and eat my dinner. Why is everything so complicated?

I grab my phone and open my window to climb on the roof. I am on the second floor so I have some of the roof casting out. I sit on it when I really need a break or when I need air to think. I hit the power button on my phone and realize I have gained another follower on Twitter. I pull it up and realize its Kaitlyn. Great. Now she has me thinking about her again. Do you know what it's like trying to forget about a person and then them being brought back up and you think about them again? It sucks. I look at her Twitter feeling a little bit stalkerish today. No new posts from her.

I lay my head back on the roof and close my eyes. I cant keep thinking about this new girl. I don't even know her. But I want to. I want to be able to call her up. And plus Mallory has tons of boy toys. It's getting late. I should go inside and get to sleep. It's going to be tough acting as if I don't like her when I really do. I just need to need to keep my distance from her. I crawl back inside and shut my window. I lay on my bed think until I am too tired to stay awake.

Mallory's POV

"Hey boys." I walk up to Tyler's friends. "Who is the new girl flirting with Tyler??" They look at me and shrug.

"Don't know her name. Yet. Haven't got her number yet either." The guys start to laugh. I watch Tyler as he helps her out and walks her to class. Don't get too close pretty boy. You're mine. They seem to be getting close... but look at her... I have no competition. Everyone loves blondes. I snicker. I don't even like Tyler. I just need a hot guy to boost my ego. I know I can beg anyone, but why not conform the cute ones.

"I don't like her guys. Stay away from her." I say to them firmly.

They start to laugh and say, "Why? Cause you finally got some competition?" Shit. They think she is competition to me? I will talk to Tyler tomorrow. Maybe slut it up a little to give Kaitlyn a message.

I lean in close to the guy's face. I rest my hand on his chest and whisper in his ear. "She is not competition. She hasn't even said hi to another boy." I feel his body tense. I wink at the other guys, flip my hair, and strut away.