Love That Hurts

Love that hurts: Chapter 8

-Gabriella's POV:-

""Gabriella I'm..."

"Take your time Jake, I don't want to rush you and if you don't wish to say anything, don't worry I won't pressurise you into anything"

"Thanks Gabriella, it's a big thing. Something that has scarred me and I know, I-if I tell you, things will never be the same. This, this thing that I have to live with, is a burden, a burden to which I will have to live with for life. I-I can't explain, how much pain I'm in by trying to tell you, knowing that once I do, I'll lose you"

Wow! Whatever Jake is going through must be horrible, especially if he's struggling telling me!

"Jake! I will never leave you, you will not lose me! Do you understand?! I will never judge you, never! The same way you d-"

Oh joy! Now's the time my phone decides to buzz! Whoever it is, better have a valid reason!

"Sorry, give me two minutes"

"Okay, don't worry take your time" Jake responded with a sad smile.

Looking at my phone, I see that Troy is ringing me. After debating with myself, I finally answer after a few rings.

"Hey Troy, What's up?"

"Hey! Where are you Gabriella?! Do you know how worried we all are?!"

"Troy, I'm fine, don't worry about me seriously"

"Where are you? Please come home. We are all worried!"

"I'm at a friend's Troy, I'll be down your home when I-I, look I'll be there later okay? Anyway ill speak to you later, Bye troy"

"Bu-"

Before he could even respond, I cut the phone off knowing that I would crumble and go straight home.

"Urm, sorry about that where were we?"

"Its okay and urm can we not talk about it please?" Jake asks pleadingly. I felt so sorry for him knowing that he's hurting and I can't do anything about it.

"Yeah sure. I have to leave now, if that's okay with you?"

"Yeah sure, but are you sure you don't want to stay any longer and maybe have something to eat?"

"I'm sure Jakey, and no thank you, maybe another time"

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After saying goodbyes with Jake, I left. All through out the ride home, the events of the day occupied my mind. What did that kiss mean? What was Daniel feeling? These were the thoughts that consumed my mind and before I know it, I'm outside the Carter's residence.

I'm currently debating on whether to go in or turn around and drive away. I don't think I'm ready yet but I know I can't run away, I will need to face then at one point.

Before I could even think further, the front door swung open and Troy came running out. He got to my car, attempting to open the door, but to no avail. The doors were locked and I had no intention of opening them just yet.

I know it wasn't Troys fault but I just didn't have it in me to face him or any of the family members.

I know I'm over exaggerating the situation now, but after what he did me, it really scared me off guys and on top of that, what my parents and their friends did, really put me off guys even more. I knew opening myself up to Daniel at the hospital was a mistake that day but I couldn't help it, I needed to get rid of the burden. But now? I know it was a big mistake and I'm paying the price now.