Blue-Eyed Secrets

Chapter 11

           

Tes

I feel terrible for calling Bryant a monster. I don't actually think he's a monster, I was scared and feeling an array of emotions all at once. He could've killed Ron if I hadn't run in the way; he almost killed me. What is going on with him? The sweet guy I knew would never hurt his family. Could he be that jealous, is this soulmate bond making his jealousy amplified? I can't believe he thought I had sex with Ron. I know that Ron and I did kiss, but I was going to tell Bryant as soon as I could and apologize. I tried as hard as I could to not kiss Ron, but that stupid bond is too strong.

I'm freaking out on the inside and Ron senses it. He tries to put his arm around me and I shove it off. This whole situation is his fault. What was going through his head when he thought he could just climb into bed with me. Ugh, I want to punch him.

"Don't touch me! Don't ever get into bed with me again unless I give you permission, which will never happen if you were wondering." I get up from the floor and stretch. I don't even want to go to school. I'm worried about Bryant and I just don't feel up to it.

"I'm sorry, is there anything I can do for you?" Ron looks at me with sad eyes. I know he didn't mean to cause this, but obviously, he has no common sense.

"The damage is done. Can you try to find Bryant? Apologize? I can't do it right now, I'm too upset."

Ron's nods 'yes' and leaves. I sit on Bryant's bed for a moment, taking everything in. I hope he isn't too mad and that he'll let me explain. No matter what I feel for Ron, I'll always truly be in love with Bryant. I felt this way for him before the soulmate bond occurred; that's how I know our feelings are true. Even though I'm pissed and afraid, I can't lose him over some stupid misunderstanding. I feel so hurt by Ron and Bryant. I decide to go and see the one person who hasn't hurt me yet. When I get outside I see that his car is still in the driveway; that seems a bit off. Seeing his car also reminded me that he drove me here last night and my car is at home. I'll have to open a portal to Skigh's house.

When I get there, I walk right in and upstairs to Skigh's bedroom. She isn't in there, probably in the bathroom doing her hair or something. I sit there on her bed and wait for her to appear. While I'm waiting, I go through everything that has happened the past few days in my head. I'm almost on the verge of breaking down when Skigh walks in... with brown hair? Skigh jumps a little when she sees me on her bed, but then quickly recovers.

"Hey Tes, what's going on? Are you ok?" Skigh looks pointedly at tears streaming down my face. I wipe them off and give her a hug.

"Look at you, with your hair all back to brown. It looks so pretty." I don't know if I want to breakdown just yet. If I say anything about what's bothering me, it will all come out.

"Thanks bu-"

"You are the best, you know that, Skigh? You're the only girl I trust and I'm not upset that your Bryant's soulmate. I'm sorry I couldn't tell you about what Bryant and I are. I...I" I start to falter.

Skigh grabs me by my shoulders and looks me in the eyes.

"What's going on, Tes?"

Then it all spills out like I knew it would. I tell her about what happened last night, how I'm a queen now, how I'm scared to be a queen, and how I'm scared to lose Bryant. She stays quiet and rubs my back while I talk.

"Tes, you're an amazing leader. You always know what to do in any situation. Countless times growing up you've proved that you're a leader. Everyone listens to you, in projects, in student government, sometimes even teachers follow what you say. You're smart and perfect; you shouldn't be worried about being a queen," Skigh says, sincerely.