California Dreaming // keaton stromberg

Chapter 8

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*Gabby's POV*

I was getting a ride to school with Wes again today. I was excited because... I might have a small crush on him, but I was upset because Keaton's gonna be there again too, and I really didn't want to talk to him. My phone buzzed with a text from Wes, 'Heyo I'm outside :)' 
I responded with a quick 'Ok', before grabbing my bag and bolting down the stairs and outside. I got in the passenger side, only saying hi to Wes. He responded with the same. 
The car ride was probably the most awkward silence I've ever been in. As soon as Wes parked, Keaton got out and stormed into the school. Wes and I both got out and walked towards the school. 
"Hey Gabby?" Wes spoke up.
"Yeah?" I looked at him.
"I kinda need to talk to you... How 'bout we meet up after school?" 
"Ok, where?" 
"The beach at 4."
"Ok, see you later. Bye, Wes."
"Bye, Gabby." 

*Wes's POV*

"Hey Gabby?" I spoke up. 
"Yeah?" She looked at me with those beautiful big eyes. Damn, she's so gorgeous. 
"I kinda need to talk to you... How 'bout we meet up after school?" I was gonna tell her about how much I like her. I really hoped she felt the same.
"Ok, when?"
"The beach at 4."
"Ok, see you later. Bye, Wes."
"Bye, Gabby." 
A few of my friends then came over to me. 
"D'awe, does Wessy have a wittle cwush?" Sam said in a baby voice, which made everyone laugh.
"Yes, Sam, I do have a crush on Gabby." 
"Wow, man. You're turning soft. What happened to hit it and quit it?" 
"I'm done with that now." I said, walking away. 
Yeah, I used to just have sex with girls and then ditch. I'm tired of breaking all those girls' heart though. I'm done with doing that. 

*Gabby's POV*

I went to my locker and was grabbing my books, when some girl came up to me. 
"Wes isn't worth your time, honey." She said.
"What do you mean?"
"He doesn't actually like you-"
"I know he doesn't. We're just friends."
"It's obvious that he does. But he's just pretending to like you. He does that to all the girls he wants to have sex with. I was one of them. I fell for it. Don't let him trick you too."
"What the hell are you talking about?" Wes then walked over to us.
"Uh, hi, Amanda." He awkwardly waved at the girl. 
"Uh, hi..." She quickly walked away. 
"Gabby, I need to talk to you now instead." 
"Wait... I need to ask you something first."
"Ok, what is it?" 
"Are you a player?"
"Uh... No." 
"You sounded a bit unsure about that..."
"I used to be. But I promise I'm not anymore!" 
"How do you expect me to believe that?" I felt the tears start to form. 
"Gabby-" He was cut off by some slut walking up to him and crashing her lips onto his. He pushed her away. 
"What the fuck, Amy?!" He yelled. 
"I was just showing you some of what you're gonna get tonight." She winked.
I slammed my locker shut and ran to my next class, wiping the tears off my face and ignoring Wes calling my name. 

*End of School*

I guess I'm skating home, considering I'm never gonna talk to Wes ever again! Why are Strombergs such douchebags?! They must get it from their dad. 
I skated home, and saw Wes sitting on my porch, with his head in his hands. Ugh. 
"What do you want, Wes?" 
"Gabby, I still need to talk to you." He lifted his head up.
"No." I walked past him, and tried to unlock my door. 
"Even if I was still a player, why would you care? Do you like me or something?" I turned around and looked up at him. 
"Yes, I do." And with that, I walked inside and shut the door in his face.

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