Can't Help Falling in Love

Ch. O8

"What do you want Michael?" My head tilts and I feel anger rush over me.

It was his fault Aiden got to me, always listening to whatever the asshole says. He's looking straight at me, his eyes searching for mine but I can't bring myself to look at his.
Maybe I'm being too harsh, I shouldn't really blame Michael but I can't help it.

"Can we talk?" his voice is uneasy but he doesn't look away.

"That's my cue to leave. I'll catch you later Soph."
I look up and watch as Isaiah walks away, I also spot Mason holding hands with April and he's looking my way. My heart drops.

"What Michael?" My fake smile is on.

"Why are you pushing me away? Kaity says you come home and don't even acknowledge her. What's going on Sophs?"

I didn't realize I was doing this to them.
I'm not surprised though, I've always been that person to shut off anyone who comes near me when I'm hurting.
The only question is, what's hurting me?
Is it because Aiden is with Vivian?
Or because Mason thinks I'm dating Michael?
Or because Mason is with April?

"I'm not Michael." I start to walk away.

He grabs my arm and pulls me in for a hug. My hands wrap around his neck and I start to sob, I'm so hurt and I don't know why.
His shirt starts to get damp and I pull away. He cups my face in his hands like the day Aiden forced his kiss on me and wipes my tears away.

"It's going to be okay Sophs, I promise. You're like my little sister I hate seeing you like this. Let's go, we can skip one day of school."  His eyes smile at me.
We sneak past a teacher and out the gate. We get in my car and drive off to Crystal Cove, it's a beautiful hike that takes you to the ocean and tide pools.
The ride consisted of Michael trying to convince me to go to the party and telling me what has been going on with the group, from what I listened to Kaity and Vivian are passing their classes. Aiden is doing some shady shit Michael can't figure out, and Mason usually keeps to himself yet April comes around him every single day.

That little bitch.

"Who are you talking about Sophs?" Michael looks confused.

Shit did I just blurt that out loud? Oh well. I can't control that I don't have a filter. I look at him and smile, he's the bestest friend anyone can ever have. I hope Kaity doesn't let him slip out of her hands again and that Michael realizes how amazing my sister is.

"Shit Mikey, I was thinking out loud but April is the bitch." I smirk at him.

He laughs and gets off, we walk around and the find the perfect spot to sit at where the shade was hitting. I start to dig through the sand to look for seashells.

"So how's Aiden??" He immediately turns my way, I can tell he's taken aback with that question.

"He's fine, you know Sophs.. deep down I'm sure he feels bad for causing you any harm." My heart starts to race. "I can't help but shake the feeling that he's getting into some shady business."

"Why is that?" Now he really has my attention.

"Well lately he's been having more money than ever, it even got him a car Sophs. We both know that he couldn't afford that before."