An Unkindness of Ravens // High School AU

Chapter 11.

"What do you mean you're going to England?" I scream at the boys. Tears run freely down my cheeks and I don't bother wiping them away. Why did they keep this from me?

"We didn't want to upset you?" Uriah says, questioning his statement. Will stands awkwardly next to the Pedrad's and Four. My anger boils.

That morning.

After another successful street race, I right my experience in my diary. Will couldn't make it there again and it's really getting on my nerves. Four and the boys have dropped out of all street races, confusion settled in but it's not like I could ask them anything. I would get one hell of a whooping. Christina comes over to my house early claiming she needed to talk to me. The doorbell rings at six thirty and groans are heard throughout the house,

"Sorry guys, it's only Christina!" I yell, more groans and moans are heard. Chuckling, I head to the front door and open it for my best friend. Tears streaming down her face, she runs to my room with me shortly behind her. Concerned, I wrap her in my arms, whispering sweet nothings to calm her down, "Hey darling, what's the matter? Was a makeup store having a sale and you forgot about it?" I ask gently. She wipes at her tear stained face,

"No. Its Will. He's been, distant and not talking to me as much and when we text he like talks in a different tone. And I think it's my fault but I don't know what I've done? Tris, I really like Will, I think, I love him. If he broke up with me now, I don't think I could ever recover you know?" she explains to me. It takes me a while to let the information in,

"Oh Christina, you honestly think that? He is head over heels for you, Will has been that way since day one. I just think that there maybe is something on his mind and you just need to give him space and time. Uriah, Zeke and Four have been acting the exact way." I reply. She nods and sniffles.

"I guess; I just still have this doubt that maybe-"

"You stop that sentence right there Christina. Just ask him, be honest and explain how your feeling. I'm sure there is a perfect reason to his behavior." I cut her off. She nods.

"Well since I'm here we can get ready and go to school together." She mentions.

"Sounds like a plan."

#

We walked into school, looking glamed up due to Christina's blessed maekup skills. Walking to our locker, we met up with Marlene.

"Hola chicka, you girls look good." Mar commented, eyeing our outfits which basically consisted of ripped skinny jeans, singlet top, flannel and high heels. Well I opted for converse.

"Cheers darling." Christina thanked her. Lauren walked up and met us, Lynn trailing behind her.

"Lynn and I had our first date last night! She took me out to the cinemas to some French film, we didn't understand a thing but dear Lynn had something in mind instead. Although the movie did have English subtitles, half way though it she started making out with me! God, she can kiss by the book!" Lauren ranted, boasting about her girlfriend. Lynn blushed furiously, not liking all the attention.

"You little dark horse." Marlene said, squinting her eyes at her raven haired friend.

"Wheree's Shauna?" I asked, questioning the whereabout of our friend.

"Last time I saw her she was having a very loud conversation with Zeke, she didn't look happy." Marlene said. Looking down.

"You okay?" I questioned, noticing her concern.

"I've been better." She said and walked away. Christina nudged me, reminding me of our mission. Waving goodbye we went on our way to find the boys.

#

We eventirally find the boys, hanging on the football field. They looked to be in a deep conversation.

"...They are going to be mad, or-"

"Who's going to be mad?" Christina cut off Uriah. All the boys turned to look at us, looking very nervous.

"No one important." Will brushes off. Christina shakes beside me,

"So the girl your cheating on me with is not important?" Christina glares. Will looks confused.

"Who? What gave you the idea tha-"

"You never talk to me anymore, or text me as much. You don't give me the affection you did when we first started dating. You don't come to the races any more, pissing both Tris and I off. Your so distant know and the only option I can find reasoning for it is if your cheating." Christina cuts him off, expressing her feelings. Tears start falling down her cheeks and Will feel guilt rip through him.

"No, I would never. I had to keep a secret from you, not by my choice. We were actually talking about the both of you. We have something to tell you, the secret we have been hiding." Will confesses. The other boys raise an eyebrow about the races part but quickly lose interest in it.

"We have been busy, band practicing. Weeks ago, we created a band and our music is good. We submitted an application and have..." Four starts, locking eye contact with me.

"We have won a gig in England and we travel there next week." Zeke finishes. I feel as if my whole body shuts down.

"What do you mean you're going to England?" I scream at the boys. Tears run freely down my cheeks and I don't bother wiping them away. Why did they keep this from me?

"We didn't want to upset you?" Uriah says, questioning his statement. Will stands awkwardly next to the Pedrad's and Four. My anger boils.

"How could you not tell me? I thought I was family." I questioned. Guilt is expressed on all the boys faces. I storm off, not bothering to look at them. This has hurt me, more than anyone could imagined. And the saddest part is? No one tried to stop me from leaving.