The World Will Never Be The Same

chapter 17

Alex's POV
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"I just wasn't good enough," I said to Herc and Laf the next day. I still didn't know whether we had broken up or not, but I knew I was outraged. I was outraged at Thomas, at James, at pretty much everyone except my friends.
"Non, Mon Ami," said Laf, suiting next to me on their couch, "if anything, he wasn't good enough for you."
I nodded and suddenly got up. I realized I didn't have time to be upset. "I don't have time for this," I mumbled, grabbing my jacket and heading out the door, "I have essays to write and homework to do."
I got back to my dorm and threw myself into my work. It was already later in the day, but I didn't care. I wrote a ten page essay that was due in a week, finished all my homework, and started a paper that was due in a month. I would've kept working if Samuel hadn't snapped me out of my zone.
"Alex, you're starting to worry me," he said, shaking me gently, "its four in the morning. You've been staring at that screen since I got back, and I still haven't seen you blink."
I replied with a nod, saved my work, and closed my laptop. I went towards my bed, not bothering to change out of my day clothes, and fell asleep almost before my head hit the pillow.

Thomas' POV
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I was frozen. I couldn't eat. I couldn't sleep. I couldn't do anything. Without Alex, life seemed useless. I tried to call and text him, but he didn't answer. I just sat in my bed all day on Sunday, not sure what to do. I couldn't believe James and Aaron would of something like this. They were supposed to be my friends.
I decided maybe the sisters would know something I could do to fix this mess. I walked to their dorm, sure they already hated me. I was right.
I knocked on the door, and Peggy answered. "I need help. There's been a misunderstanding."
"Be right back," she said, her expression grim. A moment later, all three of the sisters were at the door. Angelica, in the most monotone voice on earth, said, "I am obligated to beat your face in now," and lunged at me.
"Wait!" I said,dodging her first punch, "I can explain!" Angie paused, her fist still raised in the air.
"This better be good," she fumed, dragging me into their dorm.
"I didn't kiss James. He kissed me," I blurted out, "I tried to move away, but I couldn't. The texts he showed Alex had to be photo shopped! I love Alex, I really do! I would never hurt him like that on purpose."
"Well, shit," said Peggy, dumbfounded. The sisters seemed to believe me, knowing that Aaron hated Alex.
"You have to tell Alex," said Eliza hurriedly, "he has to know."
"Believe me, I've tried," I said exhaustedly, "I've called him like ten times, and texted him too many times to count."
"We'll try to explain it to him," Angie said gently, "for now, though, you should get some sleep. You look really tired."
I nodded and headed back to my dorm, starting to feel drowsy. Despite it still being early in the evening, I fell asleep the minute I laid down.

James' POV
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"What the hell, Aaron?" I said, storming into his dorm. He had lied to me. He had ruined my friendship. "I thought he actually sent you those texts!"
"Chill, man, everything's fine," he seemed so relaxed about the situation. I slammed him against the wall, straddling his shoulders.
"I should beat you to a bloody pulp right now," I said through gritted teeth. He just smirked back.
"But you won't," he retorted nonchalantly, "you're a fucking lightweight, James, a wuss!"
"You know what, its not worth it," I said, pushing him into the wall and letting go. I walked out, knowing he had used me. I walked back to my dorm, trying to suppress my anger, and fell into a restless sleep.

The angst in this chapter is gr8. This book is really fun to write, so I hope y'all like it! K bye!