King and Queen

Queen

I walked back to my house with a content grin placed on my face. I had to conceal it before I walked through the front door, otherwise I would be bombarded by questions. That is definitely something that I don't have the patience to deal with right now.

I quietly tried to walk up the stairs, wincing slightly each time a step squeaked under my foot.

Please don't let one of them hear me and come ask me where I've been. Please don't let someone walk out of a room and see me.

I guess that God was on my side as I make it up to my room without being drilled with questions from my nosy friends.

I sat on my bed and let my thoughts about being at CALEB'S house run through my mind. I lingered over the feeling of content that had settled in my chest when we touched. Something was definitely changing between us and I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not.

I sat on my bed and let out a heavy sigh. Who knew that just seeing someone that ruined my life would be so stressful?

I decided that I would take a quick nap before CALEB came over later. A nap would give me some time to sort through my emotions regarding CALEB as well.

I would have to explain to everyone that he was coming over later too. That was probably going to prove to be interesting. GRANT would most likely be the only one to understand. Although, he would probably just think that I still want to be with CALEB. It's mostly due to his jealous nature, he will never admit that I'm over him.

At this rate I'm never going to get to rest. My thoughts are all over the place.

Deep breaths, LYLA. Deep breaths.

Finally, my mind calmed down and my racing thoughts ceased. I closed my eyes and managed to fall asleep.

I was awakened by a light knocking on my bedroom door. I told whoever it was to come in with a groggy voice.

"LYLA." my mother said sternly.

What the Hell is she doing here?

"Yes, mother." I said with distaste laced in my voice.

"Why are you still sleeping? Please don't tell me that you-"

I cut her off before she could begin her rant about me drinking again. "No, mother. I was just taking a nap because I'm tired like most teenagers are during the day."

Her cheeks blush a light shade of crimson. She always disliked being interrupted.

"Don't have an attitude, sweetie." she said a little too sweetly before continuing. "I noticed that GRANT was here. You know I always liked that boy."

"Okay, he's my friend, nothing more. Why are you even home? You weren't supposed to be back for another week or two."

I picked up my phone and looked through my messages while she went on about my father getting food poisoning from some rancid Italian restaurant.

I saw that I had a message from CALEB. Which reminded me of something.

"Oh, mom. CALEB'S mother wanted you to come see her when you get the chance."

She looked taken aback. "Honey, are you sure you aren't drinking again? I thought you loathed CALEB and his mother."

"You can go now mother." I said cutting off any room for argument.

She dismissively waved me off and I looked back at the message on my phone.

CALEB: I can't come over later, sorry.

Great. Just great. How am I supposed to make him fall in love with me if he won't even come over? I guess it's perfect though. I don't need mother asking questions about my new found friendship with him.

GRANT interrupts my thoughts by walking into my room.

"Hey. I wanted to check on you. I had a run in with your mom." he had a sorry look on his face.

"I'm great." I lie.

"Figures. She could always bring your mood down a few octaves with just her presence. Do you want to talk about it?"

I choke out a painful laugh. "She thinks that we should get back together."

His features are overcome with a stony expression. "Oh." he tries to force a smile, but fails at it. "I already know what you think about that..." he trails off.

I run my hand through my hair before letting out a frustrated sigh. "You cheated on me. That's not something I can just forgive you for and get back together with you. I'm sorry."

I feel his hand touch mine and gently sooth my knuckles with his thumb. I involuntarily close my eyes and relish in the feeling.

"LYLA, it doesn't have to be as complicated or difficult as you're making it. I'm not saying that we should be together, because I know I messed up. All I'm saying is that we were good together."

He leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to my temple.

"Just think about it, okay?" he gave me a small smile and left the room.

I look back down at my phone and sigh, thinking about the message from CALEB.

What am I supposed to do?