Rejected

Chapter 12 (finally!)

I’m glad everything’s back to normal.  Well, sort of. Cam’s here and I already told him I just wanted to be friends. That’s cool, right? But wait. Do I really want to be just friends? Seeing those beautiful green eyes of his, I might just fall all over again. That’s what I’m trying to avoid. I’ve loved him for so long, and the wounds in my heart are still there no matter how I try for it to go away. He was my best friend, for god’s sake. It’s been 3 months and he just comes barging in my life again. I just need to show him that I’ve moved on. I won’t let him get to me. I don’t want to believe him when he tells me he loves me. I’ll just have to convince myself that things will never go back to the way they were. I’m not the Taylor he met before. That girl is long gone and moved on. I’m here in LA to start anew, not to bring my past back to life.

And to add to that, I have a new best friend (who just might be in love with me too). Oh shit. Guess I’ll just have to ignore that fact for as long as I can. Let’s just see what happens. He’s a good guy. He’s got my back, that’s for sure. I know for a fact that he won’t treat me like shit and he’ll make me feel the most special as I’ve ever been. Now that’s boyfriend material. If sparks fly, then it will. But for now, I’ll be real with myself. I just want to be happy. And I am really happy at where I am. It’s crazy how things fall into place in just a span of 3 months.

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So, after school I met up with Gina and Andy. They’re some of the coolest girls I know and it’s so nice to have some of my own girlfriends here! We plan to go shopping. Oh, how I’ve missed this. We decide to go to The Grove and make a couple of stops to some shops. I found a really pretty dress in topshop, it’s white that has polka dots. Really quirky and I love it! The girls found some really chic finds too. Gotta say they look really fab! No wonder Tom and John are head over heals in love with them. Damn, they’re some lucky guys!

Once we get out of the store, I check my phone and I see that that I have a few messages unread. Hmm. I opened the first one, from Darren “Wer r u? Thought we could hang”. I quickly responded “I’m so sorry, Darren. I went shopping with the girls. Needed a little Friday girly time. Next time promise.”

There were 3 other texts coming from an unknown number. Huh, weird.

“Yo Tay, where are ya?”

“I didn’t see you after school.”

“I’m worried.”

I responded, “Uhm, who are you and how did you get my number?”

The unknown number suddenly stated calling all of a sudden, so I just answered.

“Your mystery lover. Slash stalker.” The guy on the line said in a creepy voice.

“Quit it.” I said half-smilingly. But deep down I knew who it was. I’d know him by heard, no matter how hard he tries to hide it. I’m the only one he could see right through him.

“Geez, tay. It’s just Cam haha. Just messin with you. You know me, I got my ways and connections so I got your number”

“Weirdo” I said.

“But seriously, where’d you go?”

“Just The Grove with the girls. Shopping!!!” I said ever so eagerly.

“Oh, typical you. You should have taken me. Remember when I used to put up with it all the time?”

“Yeah, Cam always at my service! Hah!”

“Always. I’ll even pay for your shopping next time. Deal?”

“Hmmm, I think I might just take you up on that. Free shopping. Sounds delectable!”

“Alright, I’ll text you. Now save my number you silly girl. You’re gonna get more calls and texts from this guy.”

“YUCK! So not looking forward to it.” I joked.

“Whatevs.” He said.

“Ugh, what is it with whatevs! You’re starting to sound like Darren.” I laughed.

I swear I heard him mutter under his breath something like “stupid Darren”

“Alright anyway, I’ll go ahead. Me and the girls are gonna grab something to eat.”

“Ok love you.” He said seriously and fervently.

Woahhhh hold up. So I decided to just hang up without saying anything. When we were best friends, we used to say it a lot. It’s just that when I said it I always meant it but he never seemed to notice. He said it back to but it’s just a friend kind of love. It’s always been like that for us. But now, when he says I love you, it makes me want to believe it. But then again, I have to remind myself that I can’t get involved anymore. I don’t want to be hurt again. It’s too much to handle. I’m content, and let’s just see what the future holds.

A/N: I’m sorry it took forever to write! I’ve been so busy with school and stuff. Now it’s my short break so I’ll try to keep you posted as much as possible! J