After 2

Chapter 10

Michelle's pov

"I love you Michelle, forever and always" his words echo through my brain and I'm speechless.
"I-I need time" I stutters and run off tears pricking my eyes. I can't get back with him. He hurt me when he promised he wouldn't. He used me for a highschool reputation. I think I've made my decision.

James pov

I watch her as she runs away. I don't regret anything I say. Maybe there's hope for us. I'm interrupted by my thoughts when I see Shane standing in front of me.
"Hey bro" I say. He just nods at me his eyes not breaking contact with mine. He wants to say something but can't get it out. We just stand therein awkward silence.
"I know about you and Michelle" he says after what feels like hours.
"How much?" I question. He looks at me with a puzzled look.
"Enough to know that she still loves you and wants you but won't admit it to herself" he says flatly. "I can try to make her happy buts its not the same. They way she looks at you and acts around you. Especially at the party. Everything seems did was to make you jealous and whatever happened to you two when you both left is a mystery but I know its tearing her up inside"
I look away. We stand in silence for a while before he walks away without another word. I decided to walk back to my dorm. When I get there thankfully Hunter isn't around. I just lay on my bed and fall asleep.
"I wake up the next morning and Hunter is snoring in his bed. I get up and get ready for today's lesson.

I take my seat and notice Michelle. I can't help but wonder what her decision is. I hope I said enough to convince her. As the Bell rings I try to approach her but she's too quick. I follow my eyes in her direction. My heart breaks when I see her hugging Shane. A proper hug. They pull apart and she's smiling. He slings his arm around her shoulder. A look of discomfort appears on her face for a split second but she quickly replaces it with a smile. I can't believe this.

For the next week and a half its the Same routine for all classes we have together. Each day getting a little more intimate. Today as class finishes I grab Michelle's wrist before she can run off.
"Michelle" I say to her. She looks at me and pulls her hand away.
"Excuse me" she whispers and gently pushes past me. I stand there staring at the space where she once was. When I turn my gaze to her, she's pulling from a kiss with Shane then she looks at me and looks me up and down with gentle look. I grit my teeth and leave the class room. Questions buzzing through my head.
Suddenly my anger takes over. Two can play at this game Michelle.