Two-Faced

Untitled Part 22

Layne and I walked to the gym together and said our goodbyes. He said he'd text me later, and I said I'll be waiting.

I walked in to see all of them scretching and when they saw the doors shut, their face went to smiles to a "what-the-heck" look. I then remembered that I couldn't cheer because of. . . you know. 

"everyone gather up on the floor."

everyone did as I commanded and I said

"as you can see, I broke my foot. I will not be cheering until further notice, We will be making some new adjustments to the routine."

"what happened?" some of them asked at once

I paused but continued.

"My father never supported me in cheer. I made a agreement with him that if I didn't bug him about support, he would let me stay."

I had a lump in my throat and tears were in my eyes, as long as a couple of other cheerleaders I was close to. 

"i pushed his limits and when I backed up I was unaware of my surroundings and tripped down 4 stairs and hi my ankle on something."

"will you ever see him again?"

"i don't know."

"you're staying, right?"

"as far as I am Concerned, yes. I have no idea where he is, but I really don't care. Now, no time for questions. We have a new routine to come up with."

we got a new routine figured out and had it somewhat practiced it when I walked out. It was 6:09. 

I knew Mom would want to come get me, but why wait for her when I'll be there before she could get here. 

I was almost out the door of the school when I felt someone grab my hips and attempt to tickle me. I squirmed out and turned around to see Layne waiting on me.

"what are you doing here?" i ask

"in the library. what are you doing here?"

"I was at cheer. I was waiting- actually I was thinking about walking home. It's not that far of a walk."

"no. you can't do that. You're too pretty; You'll be abducted."

"yeah right."

"i'm serious. Follow me, I'll give you a ride."

"layne, you don't have to do that."

"yes I do. Better than you being abducted."

"I giggled as he picked me up and slung me over his shoulder.

"Layne!! Layne!! What are you doing?! Put Me Down!!" I whine

"i'm 'abducting you'" he said

Layne was tall and muscular, like a football player. He had really big muscles.

I tried to squirm, but he had too firm of a grip. 

He walked up to a big truck that was red.it fit him perfectly. He pulled me down from his shoulder and put me in the passenger seat, closing the door and walking around to the driver's side. 

I buckled myself up and he started the big thing and took off.

"do you have a car of your own?"

"yes."

"I see. Do you have your license?"

"yes"

"how many times have you taken the test?"

I looked at him and gave him a "if-you-tell-anyone-you-die" look. 

"6."

He nodded, I'm surprised he didn't laugh yet.

"which road?"

"that one" I said, pointing to my house. It was a nice house. I thanked god it was mom's instead of dads. The lights were on and Mom's Cadillac Escalade was in the driveway. 

"thanks Layne. I really appreciate it."

he smiled and his jawline did that thing again. 

I was about to open the door when he said

"maci?"

"yeah?"

"you don't have a boyfriend, right?"

"right."

I went to get out and once more, he said

"maci?"

"yes layne?"

"do you like me?"

I looked him dead-in-the-eye and said

"yes. yes I do."