Broken (Nathan Sykes fanfic)

Chapter 16

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"Morning sweetheart," Austin said walking over to the drink stand.

I instantly tensed up before paying for my drink then quickly walked away but Austin easily caught up and grabbed my arm harshly pulling me to a stop, "not so fast. Have you thought about my little deal?" Austin asked gripping my arm harshly.

I winced slightly before shaking my head, "I... I don't know!" I said looking at him with wide eyes.

Austin chuckled, "well then I suggest you think fast sweetheart because I'm not very patient. You know that." He said, smirking.

I tried to clear the memories from my head that had appeared, "I really don't know, ok?" I said shakily.

Austin rolled his eyes before looking up then looked back down at me, "well I guess you think fast because Nathan is coming this way," Austin snapped.

I looked up and saw that Nathan was coming over. What to do? What to do? It was only Monday morning, way too early for this crap.

"Austin don't..." I pleaded quietly.

He smirked at me as Nathan stood in front of us, "hey mate, you alright?" Austin asked Nathan.

Nathan nodded his head slowly as he chewed his lip ring while looking at me, "yeah mate. Alright Lexi?" Nathan said.

"Oh yeah, speaking of Lexi, she has something to say to you! Don't you, sweetheart?" Austin asked.

I glared at him before looking at Nathan who raised an eyebrow, "erm I... Err... No... I mean yes but no," I stuttered.

Nathan looked at me confused, "alright then... We going to class?" Nathan asked.

I nodded my head quickly, "yes. Bye Austin," I said quickly and grabbed Nathan's hand, to his shock, and quickly pulled him away.

I looked over at Austin who gave me a smirk before he walked away, "so, what was that about then?" Nathan asked looking down at our hands.

I blushed and tried pulling my hand away but he laced them together. I bit my lip, looking down at my feet as people gave us looks as they walked pass.

"Oh err nothing," I mumbled and took a sip from my drink.

Nathan frowned, "didn't seem like nothing. You look really shaken up. What happened?" Nathan asked.

I shook my head, "nothing Nathan," I snapped before sighing, "I'm sorry." I mumbled and threw my drink away in a bin we passed.

Nathan looked around before pulling me into another direction, "where are we going? We need to go to class!" I protested.

Nathan smirked, "we're ditching. You're smart anyway so you'll already know what they're teaching," Nathan said and started off walking in the direction of going off campus.

I bit my lip, "but we can't!" I said.

Nathan shrugged as we walked towards his car, "you either come with me or you go into history late on your own," Nathan smirked.

I sighed. He chuckled and let go of my hand and opened the passenger door. I got in and dumped my bag by my feet as Nathan went round to the driver's seat.

"Where are we going then?" I asked.

"It's a secret," he winked.

I rolled my eyes and looked up at the sky seeing that it was cloudy, it was quite cold since it was the beginning of November. Strange to think that I have been here for over a month.

"Oh god..." I teased.

He chuckled before starting up the car and driving, "what was up with Austin earlier, then?" Nathan asked tapping his fingers against the steering wheel.

I tensed up, "oh erm nothing." I lied.

Nathan rolled his eyes, "you really are a shit liar, babe."

"I'm not lying! And don't call me that!" I mumbled.

He smirked, "whatever, love," Nathan winked.

I groaned and banged my head against the window, "so annoying," I muttered.

Nathan stopped driving. I looked at where he had parked and saw that we were at a park. I grinned at him before quickly getting out.

I ran over to the gate of the park and opened it before running over to the swings. Nathan shook his head at me with a small grin on his face as he calmly walked into the park.

"How old are you?" He teased.

I flipped him the finger getting a disapproving look from some mother, oops. Nathan came up behind me and pushed me on the swing gently, "higher!" I grinned.

"Babe, you're 18, not 8," Nathan laughed.

I shrugged, "so? What's your point?" I asked.

Nathan shrugged before pushing me higher, I giggled as I swung my legs thinking back to when I was a child and always made my dad take me to the park.

"I'm tired now," Nathan complained as he pushed me again.

I rolled my eyes as he grabbed the chains and stopped me from swinging then he wrapped his arms around my waist leaning his head on my shoulder.

"Can we do something more... Mature," he asked smirking.

I blushed and shrugged him off, "Nathan!" I said shocked. He winked at me, "I'm not going to sleep with you I never will." I said annoyed.

He chuckled, "what ever you say love," Nathan smirked.

I stood up and turned around looking at him before poking his chest, "plus who knows what skanks you have slept with? I mean, you have slept with Ally," I mumbled.

"Aw, is baby Lexi jealous?" Nathan teased.

I rolled my eyes, "of course I am," I said sarcastically before going over to the slide.

I climbed the steps and got to the top before waiting for a child to go down. Once she was down I got myself seated before going down the slide myself.

Nathan was shaking his head at me as I grinned. Some parents gave me and him weird looks, "I'm not with her. She's a weirdo," Nathan said rubbing the back of his neck.

I laughed before going over to him, "hey, I thought we had something," I grinned.

He rolled his eyes before I stole his beanie and slipped it onto my head, "whatever. Can we go now," Nathan asked as it started to rain.

Most parents gathered up their little children that were probably around 4 years old and started to leave.

I looked at Nathan and shook my head, "oh no. I want to... Dance in the rain!" I giggled and started to twirl around in the rain.

Nathan groaned, "come on Lexi," Nathan said.

I grinned and carried on dancing weirdly, "dance with me!" I shouted, laughing.

He shook his head, "no way. Come on or I'll leave you here," he warned with a slight smirk.

"Looks like you are leaving me here then!" I giggled.

Nathan ran a hand through his wet hair before walking over to me and stopped me from moving, "you are such a child. Are you sure you aren't drunk?" He asked before chewing his lip ring.

I shook my head, "nope, not drunk. Hey! Don't deny it, you love the park too! Underneath that bad boy act there is a little kid and you know it," I said, poking his chest.

He took my hand and looked at me, rain droplets falling from both our faces, "how do you know if it's an act or not? Because its not. This is who I am." He said seriously.

I gave him a disbelieving look, "it's not and you know it. You aren't all bad. Yeah, you can be a dick but then you go and do nice things like this," I indicated to the park.

He laughed, a cold laugh, "you really think that I wanted to do this? It was only to make sure you didn't go on and mope about what happened between you and Austin. Seriously, you think you know me when you don't. So don't act like you do. You will never know me," he snapped.

I took a small step back, "And here's the old, rude, snarky Nathan that I hate. Oh brilliant. Thanks a lot Nathan, just when I thought we could actually be friends you go and act stupid again! You know what? Yeah,mI might not know you but you don't know me either! Just because something fucked up with Vicky doesn't mean you have to fuck your own life up!" I shouted. I regretted my words instantly.

He gripped my hand harshly making me give a groan of pain. He stepped closely to me and glared at me, "you fucking bitch. How dare you say that? You know nothing! The only thing you can do is open that big mouth of yours and start talking shit. You really are pathetic and this really is stupid. And you know what, Alexis? I hate you too! You can make your own way back to campus!" He yelled before pushing me back then storming away.

I tripped slightly but luckily didn't fall. I watched him storm over to his car and grab my bag from the passenger seat. Without giving me a second look, he threw it to the ground and climbed in himself. The engine revved and then he sped away, his tyres screeching against the ground.

I took a sharp intake of breath before tears mixed with the rain fell down my cheeks. Well done, Lexi. You really have done it now. Try and use your big gob to get out of this one. I was such an idiot.

I took quick short breaths as I gripped my shirt. I shook my head as I cried, I always mucked everything up! Maybe that's why my mum hates me so much. Because of what happened with Vanessa... It was my fault. When will I ever learn?

I walked out the park and grabbed my wet bag before looking around. I went to run a hand through my hair but realised that I had Nathan's beanie on which made me cry even more. Firstly, I didn't know what to do about Austin. He'll probably go and tell everyone. And secondly, Nathan hates me even more than before. Life was brilliant right now.

I got my phone out my pocket and saw that it was 12pm. Brooke would be in class. Jay might not be. But wouldn't Nathan have already told them what a bitch I am?

I put my phone away before I started walking in the direction that I thought I had to go. I looked down the road as the cold sharp rain came down harder and faster making it harder to see.

I got my phone again before calling Jay, "hello?" Jay asked.

"Jay?" I asked shakily.

"Lexi? Where are you? You okay?" Jay asked concerned.

I started crying again, I really need to stop being emotional, "I'm... I'm at the park on Arthur's Street. Can you come pick me up please?" I asked.

I heard keys before hearing a door close, "of course. I'm on my way right now. What happened? Just keep talking to me," Jay said and I heard a car starting.

"I was here... I was here with Nathan...we ditched and I said something stupid and he hates me and he left me and I don't know what to do," I said in between sobs.

Jay sighed, "hey, it's gonna be fine, ok? I know what Nathan is like, we've been good friends for a while. Well, until he started hanging out with Austin. I'm nearly there, ok? Everything will be ok." He said.

"It won't Jay! I really fucked up this time! And I..." I trailed.

"Hey shhh... I see you now," Jay said just as his car pulled up.

I hung up and quickly went and got into the passenger seat, "you alright?" Jay asked.

I nodded my head and shivered slightly, "I'll be fine. I just need to get back to my dorm," I whispered wiping my face.

Jay shook his head, "no you are coming to mine to clean up then you can rest. Plus, you're only two floors above me." He said and began driving.

I didn't even bother arguing with him, I didn't have the energy to. The car ride was quiet the whole way to his dorm. I leaned my head against his window and closed my eyes.

When we got on campus. We quickly got out and headed inside trying not to get anymore wet than before. We headed to the B floor and went into Jays dorm. He stayed there on his own.

"Just go sit on the sofa, ok? I'll get you something to change into." Jay smiled before leaving. Jay has quite a big dorm considering he was on his own. I went over to the small sofa and sat down as Jay rummaged through his drawers before picking out some sweats and a t-shirt.

"Here you go." He said handing them to me, "you wear those and I'll go get us something to drink. I'll be back soon," Jay smiled.

I nodded my head before Jay left. I sighed before changing into the clothes. They weren't as comfortable as Nathan's- Forget Nathan! And his comfy clothes and... FORGET HIM! He hates you, remember?

I put my wet clothes into a pile and Nathan's beanie on top before laying down on the sofa and closed my eyes willing myself not to cry again. Too bad I'm not strong enough because I just broke down into tears.

Nathan's POV

How dare she say that about Vicky? How stupid is she? Does she not know when to shut her mouth? God, I hate her so much!
'no you don't' an annoying voice said in my head.

I ran a hand through my wet hair. Fuck, she also stole my beanie! Another reason to hate her! I can't stand her. I guess what I said was a little out of order but she pissed me off!

I drove around for the next ten minutes before sighing. I drove back to the park, I was willing to give her a lift back. I don't know how she does it but even when she says the most stupidest things I still want to help her. I know it sounds stupid, considering that I'm about to give her a lift but I can't leave her in the pouring rain - no matter how irratating she is!

I looked around the park and frowned when I didn't see her, "where the fuck is she?" I muttered, running a hand through my damp hair.

I quickly drove to the campus and got out before heading up to her and Brooke's dorm. I looked in and saw no one there. Fuck, she didn't know how to get back to here, did she? Crap.

I called Jay, "what?" He asked.

I rolled my eyes, "don't be angry at me mate but I need your help. I've lost Lexi. I kind of pissed her off and I have no idea where she is," I said. trying to calm down. Why should I panic over her anyway?

"Really? Why do you care what happens to her anyway?" Jay asked and I could hear the smile in his voice, "especially with what you are planning to do."

"Oh fuck off! Like I have a choice! Just because I said I would doesn't mean I have to go through with it," I muttered, closing the door.

"You like her." Jay said smugly as I walked down the stairs.

"I don't! She's annoying!" I defended as I passed the C floor.

"Right of course," he said sarcastically, "because if you didn't like her or care about her you wouldn't be worried about where she is." Jay said.

I rolled my eyes, "so what?" I snapped as I got to the B floor. I headed to Jays dorm and opened the door and was shocked to see Lexi asleep on his sofa... In his clothes.

Jay was sitting on his bed and looked at me shocked before I hung up the phone.

"Why the fuck didn't you tell me she was here?" I snapped angrily.

I looked over at her making sure she was alright but I saw her tear stained cheeks. I did that to her... It felt like a stone had been dropped onto my stomach.

"Didn't think you cared," he retorted coldly.

I glared at him, "fuck you. Why is she in your clothes? Did you two sleep together?" I accused.

He rolled his eyes, "no. Unlike you, I respect girls. And thanks to you, she was left at the park all on her own in the pouring rain and she had no idea where she was!"

"Not my fault she pissed me off!" I whispered harshly.

Jay glared at me, "oh right. So that makes it all alright then? What if she was attacked, then what?"

"But she wasn't!" I countered.

"I know that, but what if she was?" He snapped.

I raised an eyebrow, "do you fancy her or something?" I accused.

"No! She's just a friend! Just like you used to be before you went and fucked it up by hanging out with Austin," he whispered loudly.

I rolled my eyes, "I don't need this. You can deal with her for now on. She's annoying and stupid, and you know what? So are you." I snapped before looking at Lexi one last time then leaving.

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