The Story of Our Love

Chapter Ten

"So what happened again?" Riley asked as we stopped at my locker to collect my books for history class

" Ugh!" I groaned in frustration, slamming the locker door shut and glaring at her," WE. KISSED. RILEY. My best friend and I swapped spit."

She raised her arms in surrender," Geesh," she snapped," no need to be such a bitch."

I sighed and pushed my hands into the pocket of my hoodie. "I'm sorry Riley," I apologized as we headed to first period," I'm just confused."

"About what?" she questioned.

I shrugged," Why would Jordan kiss me?"

" Maybe because he likes you," Riley said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

" But he doesn't," I argued, but as soon as the words left my mouth, I questioned them.

Riley smirked and began walking to our first class for the day, leaving me more  confused than I was at the start of the conversation.

Curse those friends I have that are

We walked into the class then, and I froze as I saw him. Jordan's eyes met mine and my heartbeat immediately increased rapidly but it slowed down a bit as I took in his appearance. He looked like he hadn't slept for days and bags were under his eyes. I tore my eyes away from his and rushed to find a seat, sitting as far away from Jordan as possible. Riley sat beside me," Young love," she mumbled, earning a glare from me which she ignored. " Alright class," our history teacher, Miss. Dunn said as she walked into the class," turn to page 108 of your textbooks. I'll be right back in a couple minutes." 

I sighed and slumped into my seat," He's still staring at you," Riley whispered from beside me. I groaned and slumped lower into my seat. A couple minutes later, Riley handed me a piece of paper with my name scribbled on the front. I instantly recognized the hand writing as Jordan's," NOO!" I whispered as Riley shoved the paper into my hand," Stop being such a baby!" she whispered harshly from beside me. I stubbornly pushed the note aside and gazed out the window.

Riley jabbed me hard in the side causing me to whip around and glare at her," What the f-," I almost shouted while rubbing my side but she clamped her hand over my mouth and shoved another note into my hand." Read. It." she demanded. I looked at the notes, then at Riley who was glaring at me, and then hesitantly at Jordan who had his head in his hands. I suddenly felt the urge to kiss and comfort him, so I could see the Jordan I knew and loved... not that way... I think.

"Stop drooling," Riley chuckled. I wiped the corner of my mouth and sure enough, drool was there.  

I'm drooling over Jordan.....

Smooth Avery.....

Shut up.

I took a deep breath and opened the first note.

I'm so sorry Avery. I need to talk to you... it meant nothing.

I suddenly felt a small stabbing pain in my chest as I read his last words. I clutched my heart to contain the pain as I read the next one.

Please talk to me Avery... the voices are too overwhelming and I can't control myself without you.

Tears clouded my eyes, blurring my vision as I stared heart broken at Jordan.

No. No. No. He can't- the voices should be gone if he takes his medicine. Is he cutting again?