Breaking Walls (Lauren Cimorelli)

Chapter 5

Coley's POV

You fell off the skateboard before you even started to move? Seriously?

Hey, don't judge me. My brother was trying to teach me and he wasn't that good of a teacher. Plus, I'm bad with my feet.

So would you say you're better with your hands?

Yes, but not in that way, you pervert.

It was late, probably around 11 at night, and I had been laying here on my bed since dinner was over, texting Lauren. Ever since school Friday we had been talking almost nonstop. I don't know why, but I just really liked talking to her. At first, she was hesitant to talk and open up a little, but after a while she started letting her personality show. It was now Sunday night and even though we knew we should stop talking and go to sleep, neither one of us wanted to stop talking.

It's getting late, we should probably go to sleep now. Especially you, you need to rest.

Dude. I sprained my wrist. I didn't break it. And even if I did, sleeping wouldn't make a difference.

I still can't believe you hit that girl. What's gonna happen if you see her tomorrow?

I won't see her tomorrow. I'm suspended for three days, remember?

Oh yeah. I forgot about that. Did she get suspended too?

Probably. I mean, I told the principal what she and her friends were doing to you. She should be suspended for at least one day.

Yeah, maybe. Thanks again.

That's like the fifth time you've thanked me. Please stop.

Okay, okay, but seriously, get some rest. I actually have school tomorrow, unlike you, so I need to go to sleep. Goodnight.

Fiiiiiiine. Goodnight.

I put my phone on my nightstand and plugged it into the charger. So many thoughts and questions were running through my head. Why did I hit that girl? I mean, sure, she deserved it, but I had never been that angry at someone like that before. And I knew it wasn't because she was harassing someone. It was because she was harassing Lauren. I wouldn't have gotten that mad if it were someone else, and that was what confused me. What made Lauren any different? I acted like I didn't know, but I knew Lauren was special. I didn't even know how to explain it. She was beautiful inside and out, even if I just saw some of her true self this weekend through texting. I could tell she was hurting over something, but I didn't know what. I kept getting this vibe that she expected me to hate her, or to not want to talk to her. I guess I'm her first friend.

I kept thinking about Lauren as I slowly drifted off to sleep.

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"Coley? Coley, sweetie, wake up."

"What?" I said annoyed as I opened my eyes to see my mother. I looked over at the clock beside my bed that read '8:00 AM'.

"I'm going to work. Just wanted to let you know. Is there anything you need before I go? How's your wrist?" She asked with a concerned look on her face.

"I'm fine, and it's feeling better."

"Okay, well just call me if you need anything. I love you, bye!" She told me as she walked out of my room without closing the door. I groaned in annoyance as I stood up and closed it myself. I walked back over to my nightstand and checked my phone. I had one text from Lauren and two missed calls from Amber. I checked the text from Lauren first.