Skinny love // J.P.

Chapter 16

Leah's POV

I've been sitting at the bottom of a swimming pool...for awhile now...

drownin' my thoughts out

I hummed along to Young God by Halsey as I thought about my therapy session. I've been waiting for about 50 minutes while my doctors and therapist decide if I can go home today or not.

I anxiously play with my thumbs when I hear the doors open.

"Mrs. Taylor?" My doctor said making my head pop up.

"Y-yes..."

"After talking with your therapist, we've decided you are free to leave today. As long as you come back every Wednesday for therapy" my doctor warmly smiles at me.

"Thank you so much. I will come every Wednesday, you have my word. Can I call my mom?"

"Yes of course.." He smiled at me and exited the room as I got out to call my mom.

I'm so happy to get home and be with everyone again.

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"SURPRISE!!!" My ear drums burst at the sound of all of my friends and family screaming at me right when I walk in my house.

I stare in shock and then smile as I look around the room and process the event. The whole room is decorated with welcome home decorations and there is food and drinks.

I'm greeted by multiple friends and family and I couldn't ask for a better welcome home. I sure did miss being with everyone.

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After the party was finished, everyone cleaned up and left. Except for Joel, Kyla, Jackie, Jaime, and Tyler.

Everyone was downstairs, except for Joel who went upstairs to take a call. He's been up there for quite some time.

"Hey, I'm gonna go check on Joel I'll be back" I smile and get up from the couch.

The door to the room he's in is cracked open, so I pop my head through the door. I quickly realize he's busy and sounded frustrated, so me being curious as fuck decided to eavesdrop.

"But you don't understand how much I truly love you. Ever since I first laid my eyes on you, I got a connection. And once I got to know you and found out how amazing you truly were I fell deeper in love. Please just be mine. I love you so much. I feel a sense of security with you like I've never felt with anyone. Please, let me be able to call you mine." Joel's pleads to the lucky girl on the line. My heart shatters as I feel my chest get heavy.

I won't cry, but I really liked him...I thought he liked me too.

I quickly run downstairs and sit back down on the couch.

"Is he ok?" Kyla asks. I simply nod and grab rascal to cuddle with.

"Who was he talking to?" Tyler asks out of curiosity.

"I don't know, and I could honestly care less" I scoff. Everyone turns to me and stares.

"What?" I say and tilt my head.

"So are we all staring at Leah now?" I hear Joel's voice call from behind the couch. I roll my eyes and focus my attention on my puppy who's grown so much.

"She just said something weird...don't worry about it" Jackie says and Joel's nods suspiciously.

"So...what do you guys want to do?" Jaime says.

"I don't know. It's a Friday and it's only like 6. We could go to the football game tonight? It starts in like an hour" Tyler suggests.

"Is it a good idea for me to go out in public at a school event?" I ask while paying my attention to rascal still. I can feel Joel's eyes on me but I don't look at him.

"I think you'll be fine. We can protect you." Jaime jokes and I laugh a little.

"Ok, I'll go get ready. Who's car are we taking?" I ask getting up.

"I'm the only one here with 6 seats so we can take mine. I'll take everyone and drop you guys off at your house. I'll come by and pick you guys up at around 6:50" Tyler plans out and we all agree.

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I wear a quite casual yet flattering outfit. I do a little more makeup than usual, adding eyeshadow and lipstick to my usual makeup.

I sit on my couch scrolling through the social media notifications I got while in the hospital. I had my phone and all, but all i did was text my mom, Joel, Kyla, and jacqueline. My doctor recommended that I stayed off social media until I got out of the hospital.

I hear the familiar honking of Tyler's car so I quickly run out to the car.

Time to face my school.

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I've been here for about 30 minutes and already about 50 people have come up to me and asked how I was doing or something like that. It's honestly so annoying knowing they were talking shit about me 10 minutes before I went to the hospital. Probably even after that.

This whole time I've kind of been brushing Joel off. I really want to find out who this girl he loves is. She's so lucky honestly. 

I'm walking around when I see the three people who I hate most.

Dylan, Luis, and Eric.

They all see me and immediately look down.

Excuse me?

Do they feel bad now..? Now that they see the damage they caused? Well I guess they deserve it..I hope they feel like shit. 

I feel an arm wrap around me and I jump at the contact. I'm still kind of anxious and scared of human contact. Hugging a different, with hugging I know it's coming.

I whip around and see Joel smiling. I lightly smile back so I don't look like a bitch.

"Hey Leah..what's up?"

"Just waking around I guess. Kind of bored."

"Sameee" he laughs lightly exaggerating the e.

"Uh, L-Leah. I was wanting to ask you something .." Joel says while scratching the back of his neck.

"Sure what's up?"

"U-uh, would you maybe like to g-go somewhere with me t-tomorrow night?" He asks me nervously. Does he mean as in a date?

"Sure, that's sounds great. Shall I dress fancy?"I play around not sure if he means a date or not.

"Dress nice, ill see you tomorrow night at 7" he smirks and walks off. I smile to myself and feel my cheeks heat up.

I'm going on an unofficial date with Joel Pimentel. I then remember the love he confessed over the phone to the other girl. What is he doing ?

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This was like a roller coaster lmao.

I'm sorry this chapter is boring :(

I've had a shitty day 

-XoLeah.