My Twisted Love Life

Chapter 9: A Baby Deer on Ice

(FOREST'S POV)

What have I done? I can't believe I did that to Taylor. It was weird, my jealously took a hold of me and I just blew up. I quickly called Jewel. She's the only one who can help me. "Hey Jewel, I made a huge mistake."

"Oh no. What did you do? Because Taylor hasn't been answering my texts or anything." She said over the phone.

"Well...I just kind of blew up on her. We were at chick-fil-a and I told her..."

"What did you say. Just spit it out."

I took a deep breathe. "I flirted with her, then after talking about Riley I said I couldn't top him no matter what. Then I told her forget I ever came back into your life or that we ever kissed. I stormed out after that."

"FOREST!! Don't you remember what I told you!? Give her time and space! You might have just screwed up any chance of being with her, let alone her friend."

"I know, I know. Please help me make things right. Talk to her maybe?"
Jewel's words of reality stabbed me.

"I guess. If she picks up the dang phone. But this is your mess, you gotta help clean It."

"I will. Thanks, What would I do without you?"

"The world may never know" she laughed.

~*~ { Taylor's POV. }

My phones blowing up. I finally decide to take a break from my art project and check it. 13 texts from Jewl, 2 texts from Forest, plus 6 calls from Jewl. Oh my gosh.

Jewl: hey
Wanna hang out today?
You never told me how it went
With Riley!!
Taylor -.-
OMG. I just heard what
Happened with Forest.
U ok boo?
You know you can talk to me.
He's sorry!
....
Fine be like that.
Plz just answer :(

I feel guilt pass. Jewl and I made a best friend promise that we'd always answer each other if we could; no matter what.

Forest: I'm so sorry Taylor. I don't know what was wrong with me today. I still want to be friends.
Taylor. I'm so, so sorry. I love you okay? Please talk to me.

Wow. He really is sorry. I feel warmness and comfort knowing things are probably going to be okay. I decide to text him, rather than call. It's the easier way.

Me: it's okay. I love you too.

~*~

I get a call from Riley. Yay! Finally something happy. "Hey!"

"Hey beautiful" he said perfectly.

"Shut up, I'm not beautiful." I laughed.

"Um, yes you are! Have you seen yourself recently? Anyway, I was wondering if you wanted to go on a date tonight."

"Aw yeah! Where?" I smiled.

"Your pick!"

"Okay, um... How about ice skating?" I asked. Why the heck did I say that. I suck at skating.

"Sounds awesome! Tomorrow night. See ya then!" He said as he hung up.

Oh crap.

~*~

Friday finally. This week has been so crazy.

I woke up, and put on an old tee from summer camp with jeans. Once I got to school I just went through the motions. Riley and I talk in all of the classes we have together now. We don't pay attention to the mean girls snickering at me. Yeah, it still bothers me, but as long as we aren't an official couple, girls can't complain. Technically, he's available. I've also noticed people are actually trying to get to know me now. Riley's friends, popular girls, and people who simply just never knew I was here. It's kinda cool, but strange. I still prefer my normal friends though. I wouldn't choose them over these people just now talking to me any day.