Turning Point

Chapter 17 - Something Weird

-Chapter 17-

"Hey." Ben greeted when I came to school.

I hitched a ride with Cody instead of Nick today. I just felt too awkward after what Jacob told me. I just couldnt look at any of them in the eye. What was so great about me? What did they see in me?

"Hey." I mumbled gloomly.

"I saw you come out of Cody's car. What happen to Nick driving you here?"

"I urm-"

"You know?"

"What?" I acted dumb.

"He likes you."

"Yeah."

"Wow. Took long enough for you to find out." he laughed.

"How long?"

"Since Cameron dated you."

"That long?"

"Yeap. It was quote from Nick, Love at first sight."

I sighed. "He really said that?"

"Yeap. But he knows you dont feel the same way about him."

"He knows?"

"Yeah. It's pretty obvious." he laughed. "You are really predictable."

"Oh really? What am I going to do next?"

"If Cameron comes, you will act all nervous and weird. If Nick comes, you will be awkward and try to avoid him at all courses. If it is Blake, you will talk to him casually. Lastly, if it is Jacob, you will act unhappy with him."

"How the hell..."

"Told you. I can read you like a book. Why cant Candace be like you? I always have to play the 'guess my emotion' game with her." he sighed but shrugged it off.

From behind Ben, I spotted Nick and immediately I closed my locker shut and walked off. "See you later, Ben."

I didnt get to walk far because someone called my name. "Hey Vanessa." I turned around to see Jacob instead of Cameron.

Immediately, I felt pissed.

"What?" I asked, folding my arms against my chest.

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" he asked politely.

"Why?" I frowned.

"I wanna say something to you."

"Just say it here and now." I ordered. He looked at our surroundings to see if there is anyone he knew. To his dismay, Ben was nearby at the lockers.

"Stop being difficult, Vanessa!"

"Me? Being difficult? I just cant believe you! You know what you did, so stop pretending!" I hissed and stomped off.

Oh my gosh. I did exactly what Ben said. Was I that obvious?

"Vanessa! Look, I am sorry. I wasnt thinking properly that night at the camp."

"Cody and I broke up." I blurted.

"Shit. I am sorry." He said, biting his lower lip, feeling guilty.

"It's over! What can you do about it? Nothing!" I yelled.

"I am sorry! I really am!" he said.

"No, you're not. You dont look like you feel an ounce of guilt!" I snapped and walked away.

"Vanessa!" he shouted and chased after me.

I did a turn into another hallway, only to knock into another person. I groaned when I found out who it was.