Saving Callista

Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Cole

I went into the bathroom and hid in the stall to get away from Callista, who haunts my dreams and every waking thought, but not two minutes after walking in, her smell followed me. I realized that someone had walked in and was staring at the mirror. I froze, seeing the back of the person, long hair, lighter brown with sunbleached blonde streaks, that cascaded down her back like a beautiful waterfall, combined with a long torso and legs and made for a 5' 11" Callista Songs.

She must have run into the bathroom without realizing it was the wrong one. My face heated as she reached into her shirt. Not going to deny the thoughts that her doing that dredged up. All thoughts like that dissappeared as I saw what she pulled out. A razor blade. She poked it into her flesh with no expression on her beautiful face. My heart stopped. She was a cutter.

Jumping out of the stall like my feet were on fire, I said, "What the heck is that!" Her face turned rosy red as she realized where we were. The anger and pain must on my face must have been evident, because she looked contrite and wouldn't make eye contact.

Why did she cut? I wondered. I saw the barely there pinprick scars from previous encounters with the blade, and hoped to high Heaven that some of them were freckles, and not scars like I assumed.

I started questioning her, but all she did was refuse my help and then asked me to keep it a secret. As if I would tell someone that wouldn't help her!!

What in the world could have caused so much pain and how did she cover it up so well at school?

I decided right then and there that I would attend her ward in church that Sunday. No was was I going to be a coward when the girl I love is in so much pain. I vowed to find out why and put a stop to it before it was too late.

The reality of what I was doing hit me that Sunday as I got ready. When my dad dropped me off I saw her mom's truck parked near the front. My heart started beating quicker than normal and I walked in and say as close as I dared. Right in front of her mother, while Cali wasn't looking.

She was standing with Bella, Ava, and another semi-attractive girl that paled in comparison to Cali. I turned slightly when I heard her mother, Susan, if I remember correctly say "Callista Songs! Get over here now, it's about to start." In a stern, almost rude voice, laced with an emotion I couldn't pinpoint right then.

As Cali sat down she gasped a little and I caught a whif of her delightful scent. I so love that smell. I don't think it would be possible to ever get tired of it.

As sacrament started I became immersed in the talks and even though I knew she was behind me, I did my best to pay attention. When it was time for class, Bella walked over with a grin "How come you didn't tell us you were coming?" she said as she practically dragged Cali behind her. "Are you looking into joining he church?" She asked in rapid succession.

"Woah Bella, one at a time please" I said with a laugh. "I decided to come this morning and no I'm not looking into it" she frowned. "I can't look into it if I'm already a member."

Callista, who had avoided my eyes this whole time, looked up with wide eyes, as her jaw dropped and examined my face. Immediately her jaw snapped shut and she looked suspicious. "How long?" she asked.

Now it was my turn to look away, "Since 8th grade". Her jaw almost dropped again and she looked slightly mad.

"So you haven't come to church or any activities in all that time and you just decide to show up now!" I chuckled. She looks so cute when she's agitated.

I answered, "No Cali, I went to church and every activity in a different ward."

She looked somewhat pacified. "So why didn't we know about it you jerk!"

I felt my face get hot as I said "That's a little embarrassing... I didn't tell you because I was afraid of what you would think."

Bella laughed. "That's stupid. We wouldn't have thought any less of you obviously. Why now then?" I hesitated and Cali noticed.

"Because I think I'm going to need some help getting through high school with all the stuff going on" was my answer. I didn't know what else to say.

Bella cooed, "Awe you think Cali can help you, huh Cole". I didn't notice her play on words until I had already answered with "Yup" and a smile. After that, Cali tried to avoid me but it was difficult because of Bella and her teasing. Finally Cali and I both simultaneously said "Geez Bella, knock it off!" Cali totally blushed and I just smiled.

------- Sorry it's been like a year since I've updated. I've been trying to find myself. I forgot about my passion for writing in it all. Hope everyone that is still reading likes it.-------