After 2

Chapter 13

Michelle's pov

"Thanks for coming along guys " Shane says clearly not bothered by the tension between Thalia, James and I. "We should do it again"
"No!" I accidentally yell. All three of them looks at me. "I mean umm don't you want like umm private one on one time with me?" I ask as flirtatious like as I can manage.
"The more the merrier right?" Shane laughs.
"Right" I say sarcastically. "Well bye now" I say to him and James and walk away. Shane didn't even call me back for a hug and kiss. Asshole.
I hear the clicking of Thalias heals behind me, it makes me walk faster even though I know we share a dorm.

I change quickly and wash my face then plop on my bed. Thalia just sits on the edge of hers not speaking.
"Michelle" she croaks.
"You know I could forgive you for turning up to prom with my boyfriend, but going on a date with him as my ex, well that crosses the line. Thalia, don't talk to me unless it's a life threatening emergency. I don't think I could ever forgive for this" I roll over and close my eyes not regretting anything I just said. She deserved it. After everything that happened between James and I she still dates him. I hear her sniffling,I know she's crying.
Good. I don't care. A few minutes later I hear the door open and shut signalling she left the room. Probably to stay with Amanda.

"Hey Max" I chirp as I take my spot next to him in art. He's the only person from highschool that I like and can tolerate. He's actually really nice and quite cute. I haven't spoken to James, Thalia or Shane since our double date last week and to be honest I haven't felt better. I've been hanging out with Max alot this past weekend and taking to Eldon more. During spring break he and I are going to the lake house with his family and I can't wait. A smile grows on my face just thinking about it.
"What are you smiling about?" Max asks poking my dimple.
"Spring break" I laugh.
"Still 3 weeks away"
"You say that like its a bad thing"
He just laughs and shakes his head. We get along really well and have alot in common. I'm glad we're friends.
The Bell rings signaling its my last lesson for today. A sigh of relief washes over me. I say my goodbyes to Max and walk towards the door. I see Shane.
"We need to talk" he says. I simply nod.
We walk around the field in silence, we then sit on the bund about three feet away from each other.
"What I did was wrong. I knew your guys history and I shouldn't have invited him. I'm sorry. I know I'm not the right guy for you and I think we should break up "
Damnit! I wanted to dump him first
"Okay" is all I say. Honestly, I'm so relieved. I never liked him in that way anyway and now I don't have to pretend anymore.

I walk around the field just clearing my head while drinking a raspberry slushie I bought from the cute little cafe on campus. I walk past a group not really noticing them but while my back is turned I feel something hit the back of my head. Instantly I throw my hand up there and it's sticky and gross. I face the group that through it and honestly I'm not surprised. James, west, hunter, Thalia and Riley.
"Are you fucking serious?" I ask them a loud tone. James doesn't look at me once. His eyes just stare at the ground.
"Youre a bunch of dick heads with no lives. How about you go get one and stop messing up mine!" I throw my drink on between James and Thalia mostly getting James and storm off. I hear him swear at me. But I don't even care.
Moments later he comes up behind me.
"Michelle it wasn't me. It wasn't my idea. I would've stopped them"
"Yeah right James. Just stay away from me" I have to hold back my tears.
"Michelle, I miss our friendship"

James pov

She's stops walking and stands with her back turned to me. I walk around to face her and she looks at the ground.
"Can't we start over? As friends" I don't wanna just be friends with Michelle. I wanna be more. But if this is what it take to win her trust then I'll do it.
She's quiet as she thinks about it. She chews the inside of her bottom lip, something she always does when she thinks long and hard.
"Yeah I guess" she finally says. My face lights up with a smile and I can't help but hug her. She screeches my name.
"James you idiot! You have raspberry slushie on you and now its on my white shirt!" She looks genuinely mad.
"Why did I forgive you" she mutters. It feels as if the air just got kicked out of me.
"Kidding" she laughs. I let out a sigh of relief "but you owe me a new shirt" she smiles. I smile back. We walk back to the buildings together and I completely forget about the group. I'm With Michelle. As friends, yes, but we are on the right track.

Michelle pov

I'm done fighting with James. I have no energy in me to fight with him and I also might have missed him a little. Just a little.