Silent Truths, Loud Lies ((Finished))

Silent Truths, Loud Lies ((Name Suggestion?)) Chapter 3

HER

Hot tears fell down my face in rivulets. I couldn't hold them back. And Jake. Stupid Jake was making it all worse. A moment later, Jake was gone though. I looked through watery eyes to see Alonso, pulling him away. But that's all he did. He pulled him away from me and then walked up to my shaking self. Before I could turn away, I was in Alonso's arms. My face was hidden in his chest and my shaking limbs were partially supported by his arms around my waist.

I couldn't see anything past Alonso and honestly, I didn't want to. I decided to take comfort in him for once and closed my eyes, leaning in against him. I was glad he'd come but... this was only going to complicate things. I couldn't tell him about... that. I couldn't tell anyone. Jake was the one who wanted everyone to know. I... I just wanted to get past it and try to live as best without knowing... If only he'd just forget about it...

"Jake, leave. I don't care what happened between the two of you, but that's enough."

Jake's bitter laugh filled the hallway. "Mr. Cruz, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into. I mean, before I might've accepted your apology, but now you're siding with a killer. Killers and their accomplices will never be forgiven." I winced; my body began to shake again, and the sobs returned, full force. Alonso's arms around me tightened.

"What's going on out here?" Someone stepped out of their class, and by the sound of the heels click-clacking our way, it was a female teacher. I felt relief wash through me like waves washed away sand prints. "Why aren't you in class?"

Alonso answered before Jake could, his voice hard. "Jake here had cornered Renata and has been harassing her. I only pushed him away."

The teacher click clacked her way to us, and then spoke softly, "Renata, is it? Is what he said true?" I nodded against Alonso's chest, refusing to look at Jake. I knew that if I were to look at him again, I'd be reduced to tears. Again. "Aright, you, take her to the bathroom to get washed up. Jake, I want you to follow me to the office. We're going to have a little chat." I heard them walk away, and slowly I pushed away from Alonso but he kept his arm around my waist. He was trying to protect me, I could see that but it wasn't going to work.

We walked to the bathroom in silence. By now the tears had stopped but my arms wouldn't stop shaking. Whenever I remembered, they didn't. "I'll wait for you here," Alonso said, stopping beside the bathroom door. I walked in, trying not to acknowledge him and went straight for the sinks. I splashed my face with water, not bothering to look in the mirror. I wiped away the water with a paper towel, glad I wasn't one of those freaks who wore ten pounds of makeup. If I had been one of those, I'd probably look like a dead clown now. No joke.

I sighed, looking in the mirror. My brown eyes that were already big as it is stood out more than usual. They were swollen. My cheeks were flushed though the rest of me was so pale. I felt sick to my stomach and wanted to do nothing but hide away in a dark corner. But Alonso was outside the door, waiting for me. I walked out, wrapping my arms around me.

As promised, Alonso was there, still waiting. His eyes lit up but clouded over when I walked away from him. I was only glad he didn't try stopping me again...

HIM

I stood there, waiting for Renata. Adrenaline still pumped through me from the earlier events. I was so ready to punch the living daylights out of Jake. I don't really know what stopped me, but I'm glad I stopped. I can't risk fighting if it'll get me in trouble.

The sound of running water comes from within the bathroom, and a moment later Renata steps out, arms wrapped around herself. Looking at her, I wanted to do nothing but bring her back in my arms- and maybe beat the life out of Jake. But then she walked away from me, acting as if I'd never been there in the first place. I bunched my hands into fists but didn't go after her. If Renata needed her time alone, I'll give it to her.