It's Complicated

Chapter 6: Cold Shoulder

I still feel sick to my stomach. That text. I didn't mean it to come off as harsh as it did. I just didn't want to be wasting our time. I like him, or at least I like the idea of him. Maybe it's the attention I'm getting or maybe I genuinely like him, but I want him around.

Liv & Katie text me in a group message, of course when my phone went off, I assume it was Daniel. Secretly I knew it wasn't him, even though I hoped it was.

Liv: Hey Annie! We miss you!
Katie: Totally! What's been up?
Annie: Miss y'all too! Not much just a boy! Kind of.

I can't believe I was finally telling them about him! It's been a few days, but I really didn't know how to tell them without getting the same reaction I got when I told Syd.

Katie: Ooh a boy! Is he cute!
Liv: Our little Annie is growing up!
Katie: Give us details, come on!

Annie: Alright, alright calm down! He's just a regular boy. A cool one. A gymnast. He's older, 17. He has his own truck! Just like the one I've always wanted!

Liv: He sounds pretty hot! That's good enough for me! I'm so happy for you Annie!
Katie: Same! I can't wait until we get to meet him!
Katie: Wait, send a photo of this hottie!

Annie: OMG Katie! Give me a moment lol!

I sent them a photo of him, not that I stalked him on FaceTubeSpace or anything. I mean, I had to gather some info on him. Totally normal, totally normal.

Katie: He's hot! He looks like a surfer dude from like Hawaii. Like, hang 10 brah! Ya know?
Liv: Ha, yeah! So happy for you Annie! Gotta go guys, TTYL!
Katie: Me too! I have swim practice tonight! TTYL! LY!

After I sent the picture, things felt weird. I know for a FACT that Liv isn't busy. I know her schedule by heart! Or at least I used to. Liv & I aren't as close as we used to be, it sucks. I feel like I don't even know her anymore. Every time I ask her mom if Liv is okay, she always says yes. I know Mrs. Jen wouldn't lie to me if something were wrong, but what was Liv hiding from me? I haven't hung out with her like we used to in months! I only ever see her at the gym, other than that it's like we're not even friends.

I could tell Katie was excited. She was always excited. I loved being with her & talking about life to Katie. She understood, she always has. She's been there through my ups & downs, I'm forever grateful for that girl. We've been inseparable since we were 10 & 11, it's never changed. I'm always hanging out with Katie & if it isn't her it's with Syd. Those were my girls. The ones I could count on for anything!

It's been a few hours & I still haven't heard anything from Daniel. I'm upset but I feel like I really shouldn't care. It's not like I even knew him long enough to have deep feelings for him. Only, I did. I really want him to respond to me.

~ A few days later ~

I still haven't heard from Daniel, it's killing me inside. Time is flying by & he isn't by my side. It's crazy the amount of love I feel for someone I hardly know. It's crazy but I can't stop thinking about him. I really wish I could just kiss him one last time, even if we never saw each other again.

~ A week later ~
He's finally responded to me. He's gonna pick me up to see me for a few minutes. I hope he kisses me. I really miss his kisses. Ugh, that hair. I can't wait to be with him. I really wanna just press my life into slow-motion right now! I love spending time with him, but I hate when the day is over. I feel so comfortable around him. He seriously fills my heart with joy!

~ Later that evening ~
I really enjoyed spending time with him. He kissed me. Lots of kisses. I felt adored. I miss him when he's gone. I wish he lived closer, I feel bad that he drives so far here just to see me! He says I'm worth it though. That makes me so dang happy!

~ Later that night ~
I'm kind of bummed now. Daniel & I had such a great day, only to result in me getting a text that read:
"Hey my Gracie Girl, I have some bad news. I won't be able to see you for a week. I got into trouble & my parents don't want me going out of town. I'll text & call you though. I promise!"

I tried to text back, but my messages wouldn't go through. I wish I could drive myself around so I could see him. I really am gonna miss him. I would ask Syd to take me but we know how she feels about him & asking my mom is out of the question! No way was I going to deal with the 101 questions she'd try to ask me.

After being bummed about the situation, I decided try to text Liv & ask if she wants to spend the night. Liv could never pass up a sleepover, she loved being able to get away from Brody & Wyatt, even though she loved them.

"Not going to be able to. Super busy. Maybe next week. - L"

What the heck? Something is serious wrong here. Liv has NEVER passed up a sleepover. It worries me. Mrs. Jen says she's fine, but she doesn't seem fine. I just want my friend to be okay. I can't lose her.

In a matter of weeks it felt like I lost my friends. Liv was always too busy with other things & Daniel was in trouble. It sucked. I loved hanging out with Sydney & Katie, but hanging out with Liv every once in a while was always so fun. I just missed my friends.