Lost

Keeping a secret

Rosanna's POV

I can't believe that Layla and I just got into a huge fight. I honestly didn't mean those things I said to her. The look on her face when I called her those things broke my heart. I get up to go follow her, even thought she told me not to, when Selena pulls on my arm.

"Let her go. Don't follow her. The most you can do right now is just let her cool down. Just listen to what she said and don't follow her out of here." Selena told me.

"But I feel so guilty. I didn't mean to say those horrible things to her. I know how she feels about herself, yet I go and say those things to her!" I sob hanging my head in my hands.

"Ro, just take some time to cool off then later you can find her and try to talk this out. It's the best solution right now." Selena says as she pulls me to her to hold me. I just sit there and sob into Selena's shirt thinking about what I'm going to do to get her to forgive me.

"I just don't know what to do. There's something that I need to tell her, and it's important that I tell her soon." I say into her shoulder.

"What do you need to tell her?" Selena asks curious.

"Ok well I was going to tell all of you at the same time but seeing as I don't know when Layla will ever talk to me again I might as well tell you now, but you have to promise me that you won't tell her." I say seriously. Selena nods. "Ok, here goes nothing. I'm moving to Florida in February." I say quickly. Selena just sits there and stares at me not saying a word.

"W-what? Y-you're moving?!?" Selena says shakily.

"Yes I am. My stepdad is being stationed at an Air Force base in Florida and we are being forced to move with him. I don't want to move because he's an asshole but I don't have a choice." I reply.

"Ro, you have to tell Layla. Soon." Selena says.

"Yes, I know I do but with what just happened I don't know when I'll have the chance to do that." I say. I know that I need to tell her. I was planning on doing it today, but then we just had that fight, and I just don't know anymore. Maybe I'll just have to keep it a secret.
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Layla's POV

I go the rest of the day slightly depressed because of what happened in the cafeteria, but also happy because I'm going on a date with Matthew Beckett!!!
The rest of the day flew by. Now I'm waiting outside for my friend, Hailey, who is a junior, so she can drive me home. I just wish she would hurry up because I want to avoid Rosanna. As I'm waiting for Hailey I see Ro in the distance making her way over to where I am. Then suddenly a pair of arms wraps around my waist. I scream and turn around to see who scared the living daylights out of me. I turn around and see none other than Matthew.

"Hey beautiful. Did I scare you?" He says with a laugh.

"Yes you did. You are lucky I didn't punch you in the face when I turned around." I say with a smile. He changes positions to where just one of his arms is wrapped around my waist as he holds me close to his side.

"So are you excited for our date tonight?" He says and I blush intensely.

"What? You are going on a date with Matthew Beckett? Tonight?" Said a voice behind us. The one person I have been avoid all day since lunch.

"Yes, she is. And who are you?" Matt says as he moves his arm to put it around my shoulder.

"Matt, this is Rosanna." I say not wanting to look at her.

"Yes, and I'm Layla's best friend." She says trying to get me to look at her. My head snaps over to look at her.

"Really? You are? Because I didn't know that best friends called each other ugly, fat, and a monster saying that those are reasons why she couldn't have a boyfriend." I say with hate as my eyes start filling with tears.

"Layla, please listen to me. I didn't mean any of those things I said to you at lunch. I was just-" she starts to say before Matt cuts her off.

"Layla, why don't we go somewhere else." Matt suggests to me.

"Layla. Please. I just want to apologize and explain." Rosanna begs me.

"Rosanna, I was hurt by the way you treated me earlier today, and I just need time. So please allow me the time I need to forgive you." I tell her calmly trying not to breakdown right here in front of everyone. Matthew guides me away from her. As soon as we are far enough away I just break down. Matthew pulls me into his chest and just holds me as I cry. As we stood there, Hailey finally shows up.

"Hey. Layla are you ok?" Hailey asks, her voice laced with concern. I separate myself from Matthew and fall into her.

"No. No I'm not ok, and all I want to do is go home." I say into her shoulder.

"Ok, lets go. I'll take you home right now." She says as she starts to pull me towards her car.

"Wait. I need to say bye to Matthew." I say and get out of her hold.

"Hey I'll text you my address later so you can pick me up for our date tonight, but I need to go." I tell Matt.

"Ok beautiful. I'll see you later." He says as he kisses my cheek.

"Ok bye." I say as I walk away, aware of the insane blush on my cheeks. I get into Hailey's car and she drives me home. When I finally get home I run up to my room and collapse on my bed.