Healing the Heart

Chapter 7

Back to Lauren*

My head was pounding, I don't know why I did this to myself. I know the Irish have always been known as heavy drinkers but I was never really that kind. My friends would drink every weekend at home but I didn't very often. I spent too much time with Luke. Oh here its goes again! His name back to haunt me. Once he came into my mind I struggled to think about anything else. I couldn't believe he had moved on. I know I'm being hypocritical but I just expected him to never move on. I know its selfish but still!

I slept with Corey last night. Maybe it was too soon but I didn't see a problem, I really liked him and Its not as though I was a virgin. I had a feeling something like this would spread around school so fast. I defiantly am not a slut though! just clearly that up!.

It was a gorgeous day out. It took me a while to remember exactly what happened with Stephen. I had texted him earlier trying to squeeze whatever he was keeping from me out of him but he wouldn't budge. I got ready for school and went downstairs.

''Almost ready to go?'' Gill asked chirpily

''Coreys picking me up, but thanks'' I smiled

''You're awfull happy, what happend last night?''

''Oh nothing we just had a good time thats all ill chat later he's here'' I marched out the door before she could fire anymore questions at me. I usually told GIll everything but I didn't want her to judge me.

Corey was waiting in his car outside. He hoped out to open my door for me as usual and kissed me sweetly on the cheek, he looked delighted to see me and I was definitely delighted to see him. When we arrived at school his attitude seemed to differ. He didn't take my hand and he walked ahead of me as if he were ashamed to be seen with me. As I was turning to go to class he smoothly swerved around to me and kissed my cheek.

''See you after school babe'' He winked and walked away

Even though he was acting weird my heart still thumped I spun around a little dazed and smacked right into Stephen.

''Its just like the first time we met'' He said pretending to be sappy

I gently pushed him back jokingly.

''How are you?'' I smiled

''Sorry about last night!'' We both said as if on key.

He laughed and waited for me to respond first.

''No, I'm sorry, clearly something was bothering you I shouldn't have reacted so dramatically'' I blurt out

''Its was me though''

''Wanna tell me whats up?''

''Maybe...in a few weeks'' He said then winking slying and walked away

I stood on the spot completly confused but then giggled and went off to class.

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The day seemed to drag out. I waited for Corey for over twenty minutes in the car park and called him 4 times but he didn't answer. I spotted Nicole walking dozily accros the car park and she offered me a lift.

''Thanks Nics, I was getting so impatient I have no idea where he is!''

''No problem gal'' She smiled

Just as we were about to drive out Corey strolled towards his car with a big chested blond. My heart stopped. I jumped out of the car and slowly walked towards them.

''Lauren no stop get back in the car'' Nicole tried to stop me

This caught Coreys attention and he quickly snapped his arm off the blonde's shoulder.