Hidden Secrets (Jelena)

Chapter 38

This chapter is shitty, I'm warning you. But it's important. 

I drove back to my dorm and I was more than happy to see Katie.

It's been way too long. 

And Taylor, when was the last time I talked to her?

Maybe a break from Justin is what I needed. I can finally catch up with my friends.

I still can't believe he doubted me about Jaxon. I thought he trusted me?

I texted Taylor, asking her if she wanted to come over to my dorm and she replied right away with an 'Okay' and a smiley face.

I just want to get my mind off from Justin and his family. 

"I thought you moved in with him or something," Katie interrupted my thoughts.

We were sitting on my bed, eating pop-tarts.

"With Justin? No, I wouldn't," I chuckled.

"I guess we're stuck together then," she joked.

"I guess so," I replied, "so how are things with you and Luke?" 

"Okay, I mean we argue over more than usual, but that's because I'm still some what pissed off at him."

"You have the right to be," I agreed.

There was a knock on the door, hinting that Taylor had arrived. I hopped off the bed and ran to the door to open it.

When we saw each other, she attacked me with a bone crashing hug. Oh, how I missed her.

"I thought you died or something," she laughed as she walked inside, shooting a smile at Katie.

"No, I'm alive. Sorry," I shrugged.

"Maybe next time," she smiled.

"Bitch," I cursed as she sat on Katie's bed, making herself comfortable.

"I swear, this room looks bigger than mine..." she huffed as she looked around.

"It's probably because we have a lot of open space, your room is packed," I responded.

"Probably," she nodded.

"So what do you guys wanna do?" Katie asked.

I shrugged, "I'm okay with anything,"

"I wanna go shopping, I could really use some new shirts," Taylor raised her eyebrow.

"That doesn't sound that bad, considering the fact there is a sale at Areopostale," Katie said.

"Let's go!" Taylor stood up.

~*~

We walked around the store for a good hour, trying to decide what clothing was worth spending our money on.

"I like this," Katie mumbled as she picked up a grey cardigan with skulls all over it.

"That would pretty good on you, hmm, I think you should get it," Taylor advised.

"it's only eight dollars, alright, I'm getting it," Katie pulled it off the hanger and slid it on, trying to see if it fit nicely.

Happy with how it looks, she slid it off and put in the cart.

"I'm wearing it to class tomorrow."

~*~

I ended up buying a pair of denim jeans and a grey hoodie, and then we finally headed back.

I didn't enjoy myself as much as I wished, the more I tried to push away the thoughts about Justin, the more I ended up thinking about him. 

I still hadn't told the girls about what had happened, I was sure if I did, I would crack and start crying. So I left it alone.

"It's getting late, I have to work early in the morning, so I'm gonna get some sleep," I told them as we entered the dorm.

"Work? What about classes?" Taylor asked.

"Remember, I only have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays?" I reminded her.

"Right, well night babes, I'll see you guys later," she smiled and left our room.

Katie on the other side, had no plans of going to bed just yet. She had turned off the light so I could get some sleep. While, she went on her laptop and watched Netflix.

I pulled the blanket over my head and let sleep come over me.

I woke up the next morning, with my alarm ringing loudly by my ear. 

After laying in bed for a few minutes, I was finally awake. 

I took a quick shower and brushed my teeth. 

Then, I changed into my work uniform and made some waffles for myself.

Katie was still sleeping, considering the fact her classes started at nine. 

Then again, she doesn't take too long to get ready.

~*~

I drove to work and arrived right on time.

Since I was new, I didn't know the employees, so I kept to myself.

Which only resulted with me thinking about Justin.

I wonder if he's getting better? Should I check up on him? I mean, he's still in the hospital? Or maybe I should just call him? But does he really deserve my attention? He did doubt me, he thinks I pushed Jaxon off the stairs? 

I decided to just leave it, and not do anything to contact him. I won't be the first one to reach out. If he really likes me, he would try talking to me right?

"We have a long line, maybe you can take orders?" A lady, around my age, asked.

"Yeah, I'll do it," I smiled and walked to the counter where costumers order.

The rest of the day was a blur, but when I was finished work, I was beyond relived.

I settled into my car, but before turning it on, I checked my phone to see if I had any messages.

2 from Taylor, 4 from Katie, and 4 from Justin.

Feeling a mix of excitement and confusion, I clicked to see his message before the others.

*Hey, some of your things are at my place, should I drop 'em off? I can drive again :)*

*Are you mad at me?*

*Don't let one fucking argument get between us..*

*Okay, I know I said shit that I didn't mean yesterday but really? Your mad at me? We can talk it out, Selena. Call me.*

I stared at my phone screen for a good two minutes, and then finally replied:

*I'm more sad than mad, I just thought we were better than this. I thought you trusted me, you really think I would push Jaxon off the stairs? Let alone Jaxon, I wouldn't push anyone off the stairs. And if  I had accidentally pushed him, I would have told you. I wouldn't lie about it. I think you need to figure this out with him.* 

I probably could've handled that better but I was not in the mood to care.

I drove back to campus and made my way to my dorm.

I pulled out my key and unlocked the room, but only to be faced with Justin.

A/N: As I said in the beginning, shitty chapter, I know. It was just a filler really.

Exams are finally over!! I think I might have failed tech :(

Anyways, hope you guys enjoyed this chapter although it wasn't the best.

-Ariee xx

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