The Valentine's Note

Chapter 30

I found it difficult to concentrate all day long because of the dumb note I had gotten earlier. As much as I told myself that it was probably a prank, I couldn't help but wonder what if it was true. Why would anyone want to send me that note anyway? Who could it be? Actually, it didn't matter who it was. What mattered was whether that note had any truth behind it or not.

I hadn't had the chance to really talk to Seth today. He had briefly met me for a few minutes during break but since he hadn't finished his assignment, he had to rush to the library.

When the final bell rang, I was more than relieved to be going home. I wasn't in the mood to talk to Seth. Not yet, at least.

As I neared my locker, my shoulders dropped as I exhaled. Kyla and Kian were waiting for me by my locker. Okay, I change what I said earlier. I wasn't in the mood to talk to anyone at the moment.

"Ava!" Kyla exclaimed as I reached my locker. "I feel like we haven't spoken in forever."

"Ever since Ava's got a boyfriend," Kian spoke up, "she's too busy to spend any time with her friends."

"It's not like that guys," I mumbled, opening my locker.

"Okay then," Kyla said. "Want to go to my place?"

I sighed. "I'm sorry but I'm not really feeling that good. Maybe some other day?"

"Why, what's wrong?" Kian asked, concerned.

"Nothing, just feeling a bit nauseous," I lied, stuffing my books in my locker.

"You'll feel better if we go to Kyla's place," he responded. "I'll make my special strawberry lemonade for you."

"I should-"

"Oh come on," Kyla interrupted. "Please."

"Yeah, it's not like you're grounded anymore," Kian said. "Thanks to Seth, he really did impress your dad with the apology and everything. I'm surprised. Your dad still hasn't warmed up to me."

I forced a smile. "Alright, fine. Let's go."

Exactly 6 songs later, we reached Kyla's house. Once she parked the car, we made our way into the house.

"Is your mom home?" I asked.

"No, she's gone out for a meeting," she answered, pulling the house keys out and unlocking the door.

Throwing her bag on top of the dining table, she made her way into the kitchen and started hunting for food while Kian and I left out bags on the chairs of the dining table.

"Ruffles?" she asked from the kitchen.

"A big bowl," I replied.

Food will always be my true companion.

Kian settled on the couch and turned the TV on. He flipped through the recorded movies, looking for something for watch. Eventually, Kyla came out with two bowls of ruffles and we sat on the couch next to Kian.

Kyla turned to face me and crossed her legs as she placed a pillow on top of her lap.

"Okay, tell me everything," she began. "How are things going with Seth? What was the date like? Did you actually meet his mom?"

Kian muted the TV and mirrored Kyla's position, suddenly interested.

"It was good," I answered honestly. "His mom was very nice."

"And?" Kian asked, his eyebrows rising.

"Nothing," I said with a shrug.

"Is everything okay between the two of you?" Kyla asked.