After 2

Chapter 11

A/N sorry guys. Im ditching the dance storyline. Hope you don't mind :) Michelle is still a dancer but not the others

Michelle's pov

Tonight I'm going on a date with Shane. He booked reservations at this restaurant just off campus. I'm actually excited. We became official a couple weeks ago and so far so good. I haven't taken any time to think about James and honestly its refreshing. I'm getting so my assignments done to a high standard and even had time for extra classes. Just as I finish applying my lipstick. There's a knock at my door. Thalia is always glammed up a little. She's been distant for the past couples weeks also. Coming home late, going out often.
"We need a girls night" I say to her just before I open the door.
"Totally" she smiles "but I need to tell you something" she looks nervous but before I can inquire I open the door.
"Hey babe" Shane says. I wince slightly at the name babe but smile and embrace him in a hug.
"Read?" He asks. I nod
"Thalia, we will discuss our girls night when I get back" I say to her.
"Yeah" she says. Her eyes almost look glossy. I'm about to ask but Shane tugs me along. Wonder what's wrong. She seemed happier lately.
"Where are we going?" I ask even though I already know. It was just really awkward in the car. He doesn't say anything but parks the car.
"We're here" he announces. I look out the window and read the sign.
Stephens diner. It read.
"Cool" I say unenthusiastic like.
"Don't you like it?" He asks
"No, I like it" I smile. I just thought we were going somewhere a little more fancy. We haven't gone on a proper date yet so I got my hopes up a little. He gets out of the car and I wait for him the open my door but instead he walks to the diner. I sign and get out the car. Least he waited for me to get to the door. He grabs my hand and we walk in. I take in the view and stop dead in my tracks. Shane notices and looks at me.
"I'm sorry, we sort of planned a double date. I thought you guys were all good"
I shake my head and roll my eyes. Who even told him that? Why am I still dating him? I ask my self. Oh that's right, to distract my self from James. But look at who were double dating with James. Where's his date?
Shane ushers me into the booth first and I'm opposite James. I can feel his stare on me. I expect Shane to say something but he's too focused on the damn menu.
"Where's your date?" I ask with attitude and look at him. He has a stern look but it softens when he looks behind me.
"There" he stands up and greets his date with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. Shane would never do that and James alway did. Even when I came back from the bathroom.
I take in his date and recognise the dress she's wearing. I admire it forma second then my jaw drops and I feel a lump in my throat and I try to swallow it back. She looks at me with a pleading look. I can't believe Thalia would do this to me.