It's been tough last night. I cant believe I actually fell for that asshole, what a waste of time. I'm surprised Jake never left a single call or text, which is actually good. I woke up and headed straight to the bathroom. God! I look like a mess! I look at myself in the mirror and you can tell I've been crying all night long. I just decided to forget all of this and I'm gonna go take a shower. I step in, turn on the handle and grin as the warm water hits my skin. It was quite relaxing but it wasn't long because I had to go to school, which meant seeing Jake. I groan and continue with picking my outfit for the day. I finally settled with this one:
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I then went downstairs to eat. And I was surprised to see Katie and Brennan waiting for me
"Mind us eating with you here?" Katie says greeting me with a hug
"Of course not! I missed you!" I hug her back
"You saw her yesterday" Caleb rolls his eyes
I gave him a death glare as Katie and I pull away from our hug
"Brenny!" I tease Brennan
"Stop calling me that! I was like seven!" He whines
I jump on his back and giggle
"Okay, only if you carry me towards the kitchen"
He sighs and starts carrying me. It was a piggyback ride so obviously he had to support my butt because then I would fall. Katie and Caleb did the same but I would say theirs was a little more dramatic. We all giggle and laugh as we arrived at the kitchen to see mom making waffles. We all ate and settled down. It was almost getting late so we decided to head to school. We said goodbye to mom and went to school. I stepped out of the car with the breeze hitting my face. I look over the entrance to see Jake with a bruise on his face. I narrowed my eyebrows and looked away so he wouldn't see me.
We got inside and we decided to hang around 10 minutes before the bell rings. After about 10 minutes, both Katie and Caleb headed to their classes and Brennan and I went together since Melissa already knew where to go. I got to say, hanging out with Brennan's been fun actually. I never realized how sweet of a guy he is.
When we were about to enter our class. Brennan was oddly called by the principal
"Brennan Donnelly. Please report to guidance immediately! The speaker announces
We both look at each other in confusion
"Don't worry I'll come with you"
"No you got to get to class Annie, you'll get in trouble" He shakes his head
"No, I want to support you. I'm just gonna come with you"
Brennan sighs and hesitates for a second but he started walking grabbing my hand gently. He entered the room where the principal was and I had to wait outside with this weird kid who's laughing retardedly, man this school is weird. I look over the blinds and peek in to see Brennan and... Jake?!
"What the?" I say quietly
"The other kid has a bruise on his face" The weird kid adds
"Excuse me?" I ask
"He entered here trying to stop the principal from calling your friend" He shrugs
I tried ignoring the weird kid. I peeked back in through the blinds to see what they were talking about. It was hard to hear what they were saying even if I read their lips so I sit back with the weird kid and waited till he comes out
Brennan's POV
"Mr Donnelly, is there anything you would like to say to Mr Ziegler?" The principal spoke to us
I looked at Jake who was getting guilty and was staring at the ground trying to avoid any eye contact
I sighed and spoke, "No sir, I don't think so"
Jake looked at me as I did the same causing us to make eye contact. It was an awkward silence but it surprised me how Jake broke it and finally spoke up
"Sir, It's okay I'm fine" Jake insists
"Mr Ziegler, We do not prohibit bullying or any violation in this School. Now, tell me how you got that bruise!" The principal says sternly
"Sir, I deserved it. I was being a jerk. I messed with someone who Brennan cares about. You don't have to punish him. I don't want you too. In fact, you can punish me instead. Punish me for not being a real man" Jake pleads
My jaw drops in confusion. Did Jake just say that?! I looked at Jake and gave him a "why'd-you-do-that" look. He nodded and gave me a weak smile. He mouthed sorry as Mr. Hartman, our principal stood up from his chair and said his decision
"Since both of you seem to want this, you two are suspended for a day. Do you understand me?" He says sternly
We both nod "Yes sir"
"Okay, you may go now"
Jake went out first and of course Annie saw her
"Annie look--" I cut Jake off
"I told you to stay away from her" I say sternly
Jake looked ashamed but Annie was fine with it
"Brennan, it's fine, he can talk" Annie adds
"Annie, I'm sorry about what I did. Please don't sue Liv for this. I'm just a jerk" Jake shakes his head in disappointment
"Well get well soon, I guess. But it's a shame really. We both wasted our time for this shit. Hope, you don't grow up like this, Jake" Annie says weakly
I stood there looking at the both of them. I gave Jake another death glare as a warning to stay away already
Annie's POV
I looked at Jake and suddenly feel all of these emotions. I still feel mad at him for being a jerk and wasting my time but as I look at him in the eyes, I can't deny that I actually loved him. He was my first kiss and my first heartbreak. Bullshit. I bite my lip as I feel guilty for all the bruises he had in his angelic face. I sighed as he came closer to me. He then whispered
"Keep Brennan. He was the one who stood with you. He loves you Annie and I hope you know that. Thanks for that memorable moments filled with joy and disappointment. I do love you but I think you deserve better. Goodbye Annie" He says sincerely
Step by step, I could hear him walking away as a tear rolled down my rosy-pink cheek. I couldn't hold it in. I sniffled as Brennan comes close to me and tucks my hair behind my ear
"What happened?" I say trying to stop crying
"Stuff. I know you still love him Annie. I can see it in your eyes. I'm sorry" He says walking out too
Well, I guess this is what a loner feels like. I remember those happy days I had with Jake and those memorable times I fell in love with Brennan. And now, they're both walking out of me. Love is a powerful thing but that involves timing. Timing, such a bitch!
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A/N
Guyss! I have school in August 8th and I'm starting to freak out because I have summer classes there and It is soooo hard and stressful. Please bare with me as I get into the halls and study in this ridiculously stressful school. I hope you guys understand. Please comment and vote for more updates! Thanks for reading luv you guys!
