Waiting

42

TORI

I took a small bucket of water and threw it over Adam's head. I was beyond pissed with him.

"What the fuck was that for??" He yelled.

"Why did I wake up this morning to a new tattoo on your arm?" I yelled back. He sighed and rubbed his eyes before getting up.

"Babe I'm so-"

"Do you know how much trouble you'll get in if they find out about this? I love you Adam and I don't want you to end up getting in trouble over me."

I guess he could see the worry in my face. He got up and held my cheek which was still wet. "The last thing I wanted you to do was get worried and upset about this. We get out in about a week from now anyways, so they can't make me stay in here longer just because of a tattoo. So don't even stress it."

He gave me a kiss on the cheek and proceeded to go and take a shower. I tried to hold back a laugh because I could still tell he was shivering from the water. Before I left my room he caught my attention from behind and splashed me with a ton of ice cold water.

"I forgot to say good morning penguin" he smirked. He had his towel covering up his lower half and as angry as I was, his abs made me feel other wise. Suddenly an idea popped into my brain.

I quickly snatched his towel and ran to the bathroom, locking the door shut. He only kept his towel and toothbrush in my room in case he stayed the night. Now he could only run ass naked back to his room.

"Tori this isn't fair!!" He yelled while banging on the door. "C'mon sweet cheeks, open the door for daddy."

I laughed so hard at his attempt to make me open the door. "Not today babe. Try again."

We both laughed like crazy until I realized that the nurse would probably come around with our morning pills. I quickly unlocked the door and gave him the towel.

"I knew it would work" he smirked.

"No asshole, the nurse is coming around in like ten minutes. Your ass got to go."

His eyes bulged upon realizing this and ran to his room. I laughed from across the hallway and was about to close my door when some guy approached me.

"Are you Tori?" He asked. This guy was new, so I wondered how he knew my name.

"Who's asking?" I asked firmly while crossing my arms.

"My name's Jay" he smiled. "I'm guessing you're with Adam. I'm the asshole he went with to get his tattoo. He really loves you."

I was mostly confused, but I sort of found a liking to Jay. He seemed pretty decent and good looking, but Adam was my everything when it came down to it.

Jay and I talked for a little bit before the nurse came with our pills. Afterwards we walked to class together. A part of me found this strange how I was bonding with him, but I put the idea to the back of my head for now. As we sat down in the classroom, Adam came in smiling at me but narrowing his eyes at Jay. Someone was feeling a little jelly alright.

"Jay, how come you didn't answer my text dude? Tori put me through some serious shit this morning" he laughed while taking a seat next to me.

Oh, so that's what he was worried about.

Jay sat next to Adam on the further right side of me.

"Class, I understand that some of you will be leaving pretty soon." said Mrs. Wesley. "So, I want us to do one more class assignment before you go. Basically I want you to write something comparing your life to an object. The goal is to really connect and relate to something with a different perspective. There's no grade, no reading out loud. It's due next week, and when you turn it in I'll give you a copy to keep throughout your journey. The task is really to talk about your life like an object. Take your time."

Mrs. Wesley wrote the task on the board and left the room. I felt really happy that she understood us and gave us space to get in the zone. I knew she took this seriously and I was really going to get deep for this.

"I got it!!" Jay grinned. "Like is like a dick. Women make it hard."

Everyone but Adam was glaring at him. Jay busted out laughing, and shortly after Adam joined in. I was slowly starting to see a different side of Adam. But I had to cut him some slack because he was actually making friends. I just didn't like this one.

I was also surprised when I saw how many tattoos he had. And funny enough, after he meets Adam, Adam gets one too. I'm starting to believe he's a bad influence.

I spent the next 45 minutes just writing down a lot of ideas. When class was over Ariane and I were the first ones to get up and leave. Adam and Jay were slowly walking behind us.

"Dude, I think your girl is mad at you" Jay whispered. Clearly he wasn't good at whispering 'cause I was able to make out every word he was saying.

Adam jogged up to catch up with me. "Ariane, mind if I borrow Tori for a sec?"

Ariane rolled her eyes and nodded.

I sat down in the cafeteria where we usually sat.

"Babe I didn't mean I offend you earlier, you know that right?"

I don't know if Jay poisoned him or something, but he was really starting to live up to his title of asshole.

"Why did Jay have to tell you that I was mad for you to come to me!! It's like every time I forgive you there's something that you do to make me question myself" I sighed. His expression became disappointed.

"I'm really sorry Tori. You know I don't wanna mess this up like I always do."

Let's hope not.

We all got in line for our food and Jay, Ariane, Adam and I all sat together. Adam sat across from me while Jay sat next to me. While we was eating, I began to feel uneasy. I looked down and was surprised to see Jay rubbing on my thighs.

"Sorry" he said as his cheeks lit up. "I didn't even realize I- I"

I ignored him and moved away from him. Adam stared at me confusingly, trying to figure out what was happening. I glared at him and continued eating in silence.

"Tori, is everything okay?" He asked. I gave him a reassuring smile and continued eating. I didn't want to let one incident between Jay and I ruin a potential friendship between them. I knew Adam wasn't used to really being close with anyone, so I wanted to give hm a chance. However, I wasn't gonna put up with Jay's bs for too long.

I lost my appetite, so I went with Ariane to my room.

"They're both dicks" she said once she closed the door.

"I honestly don't know why Adam is acting the way he is. As for Jay, there's something off about him. He reminds me a lot of Fred before he left."

"Yeah I agree. All I'm saying is that if Jay keeps playing with you then say something. You can't just sit there and let him try to ruin you and Adam's relationship. I would rather suck a toe than let him do that."

I smiled and hugged her. "This is why you're my number one baddest bitch."

"Lol, well I'm gonna start drafting my 'life story' so I gotta go. But you're on a mission. Go get your mans."  I playfully laughed and pushed her out the door.

I jumped on my bed and just began to think about life. All the friends I've made, and the ones who betrayed and hurt me. Now it was up to me to decide where Adam would fit in.