Letting Go

Chapter 29

- Chaz -

She cried herself to sleep last night. I know how frustrating it was for her. I mean, who wouldn't be upset if you didn't know what's wrong with your mom? And as much as I wanted to ask her more about us, I didn't. She would have a hard time handling things.

Last night, Gabriella blamed everyone including her self for everything that happened. She claims that if I didn't stop her from hurting the doctor, he might have spilled some information, but I doubt that. Gabriella blamed her own dad for her not getting the results-- which was true, uncle Ben was the real reason why she couldn't get the results. Gabriella blamed herself too most of the time... She said "If I didn't just sit there, I probably did something to make her feel better!" But I just thought that it was nobody's fault.

And now I watch her sleep. I hate seeing her cry. God, look at this beauty beside me. Beautiful but broken down. I try to help her in every possible way I can. I love her and I hate seeing her hurt or upset. I always try my best to put back that lovely smile back on her pretty face. Gabriella's the best thing that ever happened to me and I will not settle on seeing her upset again. I promise that I will try to make her smile every time she's upset again. I smiled and touched her hair. She smiled a little... Is she having a sweet dream? Does she sense that I'm still here?

Then she finally opened one eye and took a peek. "Goodmorning, beautiful." I muttered and kissed her forehead. "Stay for a while. Don't go just yet." Gabriella said with her sleepy voice and took my hand. "Aren't we going to school?" I wondered. We already skipped yesterday. Ugh.. Chaz, just forget about yesterday! Too much bad memories. "I don't want to." She closed her eyes again. "We have too, silly. Two more days left. C'mon, get up." I said and sat up, hoping she would do the same but she said something that made me pause. "I have to see my mom." She explained and I went back beside her. "Please? Just stay until I fall back to sleep. You can do anything after." She said in a tired tone that meant she was obviously drifting back to sleep.

**

I heard a ring and I unlocked my phone. What now? Mason sent a text to me. Man, it's been weeks since I hanged out with these guys. Xander must've heard about Gabriella and I.

Skateboard battle with Xander. Now.

That was Mason's text message. Battle? Like a duel? Why? Usually, these kind of activities are used to settle 'bro problems' the immature way. Yes, immature. It's like, instead of just talking things out, we fight each other... Which s pointless because we never get to reason out.

What do you mean? What did I do now?

I sent back. I really think it's about Gabby and I. I'm just guessing, though. I could be wrong. Now, I just have to wait for his reply. He really wants Gabriella and I could see that Xander will not stop until he gets what he wants.

I dunno man. He seems pretty mad about shit. You have to meet us now. Xander is firing up and he wants a duel with you.

What is he mad about? Why didn't Xander just tell me? Wait... I don't want to leave Gabby here alone. Should I go? If I don't, I'll be known as a coward. Well, I think I should go. How bad could it be?

Yeah, I'll be there.

What's so scary about Xander? I mean, he doesn't even skate that good. I could personally say that I'm better than him. Although, I'm not the best. Drew Johnson and Sam Woods together with their crew's the best skaters I have ever seen. Xander is nothing. What ever this thing is about, I can beat him. I'm kinda confident about it.