Right By My Side

The Sleepover

My legs moved as fast as they could and to be honest that wasn't very fast as I'm not the most athletic person. An endless sea of tears streamed down my face. My vision was blurry so I didn't know where I was going. Suddenly I tripped over a tree stump and slid across the ground. Mud was all over my face and clothes. I must've looked like a tramp. Blood drizzled from the gash on my head. For a second my tears stopped and I just sat surprised. I wiped blood getting close to my eye and a few minutes later I was bawling like a baby. I couldn't stop. I cried over Jay. I cried because he liked a girl. I cried because I fell. I cried because I had a big-ass cut on my forehead and it hurt like a bitch. I cried because I looked like a tramp. In the distance leaves were rustling. Suspecting it must of been Jay cause he looking for me (He knows I'm a klutz) so I got up and ran.

Finally I made it to my house. I barged through the door and ran upstairs.

"Crystal" My mum called out "Are you ok"

I ignored her and slammed my bedroom door to say I wasn't in the mood. All I could think about was him. He wouldn't get out if my head.

'He doesn't like you get over it' I kept telling myself. I'd stopped crying by now and my face was buried in the pillow. He loves someone. He loves a girl. He loves a girl.

'I love you Jay'

Why is he so stupid. I've dropped so many hints and to be honest I know I've been acting weird lately. But maybe its me. Maybe me expecting him to realise is stupid.

Maybe I should just tell him before I do lose him.

I woke up the next morning with my face as crusty as ever. It was like my tears had set on my face. I got up and looked in the mirror. OH MY GOD. I look like hell! I slid back into bed and planted my face into my pillow.

"Crystal" My mum said softly from behind the door.

"What do you want"

"Are you ok?"

*Silence*

"Ok. I'll go" My mum sighed and walked off. I'm so tired. I'd just slept for atleast 10 hours but it feels like I haven't slept in years.

"Crystal"

Am I dreaming or is someone calling me.

"Crystal"

It was coming from the window. I got up and peeped through the curtain. Standing outside was Jay.

"Shit I look like a mess" I squealed

"Crystal Jays here!" My mum bellowed from downstairs.

"Tell him I'm sleeping!"

My mum kissed her teeth and explained the situation. Oh my baby Jesus! She told him that I told her to tell him I was sleeping! Why oh why did God curse me with this woman. I stood on the landing and tried to telepathically cuss her. I could see that he looked sad and so could my mum. Then she whispered something in his ear and he began to grin excitedly. He began to walk towards the stairs.

'Wait where is this boy going' I thought.

My mum began to chuckle as she walked off

"Have fun" she said

Oh no. My face dropped. She said he could come and surprise me. Shit shit shit shit. I ran into my bedroom and locked the door. Fumbling around, I tried to look for some facial wipes or something which could make me look atleast half decent. Finally I'd found some and started scrubbing the layers of makeup and tears off my face. I could hear him coming up the stairs. I was in the middle of putting on some mascara when I heard fumbling with the door handle.