*joey's p.o.v*
A few days passed since the kiss. Things are still awkward, but getting better. I'm still not talking to my mom and I've moved in with my Dad. Thankfully I've been able to stay at my school. But back to Daniel drama.
When the day ended I began my skate home when I saw Daniel kissing a girl. Hurt went through my whole body. I don't know why, but I felt so hurt. Turning around he saw me, not even looking sorry. With tears in my eyes, I ran home.
I don't know why I was hurt. Do I really have feelings for Daniel? And does he have feelings for me? This is all so confusing. Instead of heading home, I headed towards the woods. Maybe there I can calm myself, have some alone time.
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When I was younger I would come to the woods with friends to climb the trees. But no one goes here anymore, so I'll most-likely be alone. Following a beaten path, the leaves crunched beneath my feet. The only sounds were the birds chirping and the trees rustling.
Finding a nice, big tree I dropped my backpack and began to climb. I kept going higher and higher, not stopping. At last I found a perfect spot. Settling in, my thoughts began to race. They were going so fast I could hardly keep up. But one thing that kept bothering me was the Daniel incident.
Tears started to fall. I couldn't stop them, so I welcomed them. Sitting there, I pulled my knees up to my chest and just cried. When there were no tears left I just sat there, doing nothing. For a while I stayed in the tree, not moving.
Just as I was about to climb down I heard leaves crunching. Trying to hide the best I could, I watched. And who I saw shocked me.
It was Daniel.
*daniel's p.o.v*
Ever since the kiss things have been awkward. I've tried avoiding Joey, but I just couldn't. Since I refused to think that I had feelings for him, I decided to kiss a girl. Honestly, I felt nothing. I turned around and Joey stood there, looking hurt and betrayed. I know I should have showed some remorse, but I didn't.
He ran off and I watched until he disappeared. I've really screwed up this time. Lightly pushing the girl aside, I ran to follow Joey. There were't any footprints, making it harder. I searched everywhere, but couldn't find him. The last spot to check would be the woods.
Brushing aside a branch, I looked down to see footprints in the mud. Following those I began to hear noises. Human noises. Going farther in to the wood it got louder. I identified it as a sniffle. The footprints stopped at a huge tree. Joey's backpack lay there at the base of the tree.
I looked up to see the silhouette of someone. They peaked around the corner and I saw Joey's face. We made eye contact, holding it. "Please come down." I said. Joey shook his head. "Please, I want to talk to you."
"There's nothing you can say." Joey said. He moved so he was sitting on a big branch. "Why did you do that?"
"It's not like we're dating." I said rather harshly. More tears. I'm surprised he has any left. "I just wanted to see what it felt like to kiss a guy." Why am I pushing him away? I don't want to, but it's my ego that's doing this.
With agility and grace, Joey climbed out of the tree. Picking up his backpack he said, "I knew it wouldn't last. You're back to being an arrogant jerk. You led me on and then broke my heart. Did you follow me just to say that? I hope you're happy." he bumped in to my shoulder on purpose. I could hear him trying not to cry. What have I done?
"Joey wa-" I started but Joey cut me off.
"No." he said, turning towards me. "You've done enough." and with that he stormed off. I'm an idiot.
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For a while I didn't see Joey. I don't know if he's avoiding me or just sick. Honestly, I am concerned. The look on his face said it all. Now he hates me (even more) and there's probably no getting him back.
The heartbreak in Joey's eyes haunts me. Just because I wanted to deny that I loved Joey, I ended up hurting him. But I can't let it show that this is bothering me. I have to keep my "popular boy" facade. I'll have to put this all in the back of my head.
A few days passed and Joey finally showed up, looking like death. He was unhealthily thin, paler than he was before, sunken eyes. It was ninety degrees out but he was wearing long sleeves. Weird. When people walked past he didn't look up, just kept his eyes on the floor.
Time passed and soon it was the end of the day. In class Joey had stayed silent, avoiding my gaze. Finding him in the crowed I raced after him. "Joey!" I called out. He looked back then started to run. Of course I had to chase after him. Again he went towards the woods.
I grabbed his arm and he flinched. "Joey I need to talk to you."
"No you don't" he said, pulling out of my grip. "You've said enough. I'm not going to let you hurt me more." Turning away he walked in to the woods. I followed. It was obvious he knew I was following him, but he didn't look back. "Why are you following me? So you can apologize then use me again? I'm not stupid. I should have known that you were just playing me."
Picking up speed, Joey tried to throw me off his trail, but I was to quick. Soon we were deep in the woods, lost. "Please, stop." I said. "I want to talk." No answer. Anger swelled up and I pinned him against the tree. "Listen to me." Fear was in his eyes, and I knew I went to far. Backing away, I looked down. "I-I don't know where th-"
"You know exactly where that came from." Joey said, hurt in his voice. "You followed me to hurt me."
"That isn't true." I said. Joey went to walk away then stopped. Under his breath he swore. "Lost, aren't you?"
"Shut up. This is your fault." he grumbled. I took out my phone to see I had no connection. Sniffles came from Joey and I walked over to find him crying. Gently I pulled him in to my arms, rubbing his back as he cried in to my shoulder.
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I'm not sure how long Joey cried, but when he stopped it was getting dark. "Th-Thanks." he sniffled. Nodding, I grabbed his hand and pulled him towards a big tree. We sat against it, listening to nature. It was calming but the thought of being lost still bothered me.
Joey shivered, pulling his arms around him. I grabbed one of his arms to pull him closer and I noticed he flinched. "Why...." I pulled his sleeve up and saw red lines. "Did I do this?"
"It's nothing." Joey muttered.
"Nothing my ass. Did I do this?" I asked, giving him a stern look. He looked down and played with his fingers. "Joey, tell me. Did I do this?" Silence was all I got.
A few minutes later he said quietly, "Kind of..." I put my head in my heads and pulled at my hair. Sitting there, my thoughts raced and I realized this must be why he was gone. I asked but got nothing, but I knew it was the reason.
Gently I pulled him in to my arms, holding him. His sobs were quiet, but it attracted animals. Whispering soothing things in his ear I traced designs on his arm. Soon his sobs were gone and he was asleep.
Smiling down at him I closed my eyes and tried to fall asleep, but I couldn't. There was to much on my mind, so the whole night I was awake. Besides, the noises were to loud for me to sleep. I held Joey close, as if to protect him from the outdoors.
I wanted to stay like this forever, but we have to find our way back. That was my main priority, get home and protect Joey.
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i feel like this is really bad soz.
this book will probably be done soon, but I have another story idea that I'll start soon. i was also thinking about maybe doing a phan book. let me know in the comments what you think.
~Rose♥
