Skylight

Chapter Eight

Worthless

Skylar's POV 

Worthless. That’s the word that’s been in my head ever since I heard Landon tell Blake he thought I was worthless. I guess Tim was right; Landon wouldn’t care if I left. I was convinced that he didn’t love me anymore. No one did. 

I received another text from Liam:

-Sky, txt me bac so we cn tlk. I wna kno ur alrite.-

I sighed. You think that having a boyfriend for not even a day would be wonderful. I mean, Liam’s nice and all, but he’s no Blake. Although he did ask me out in a cute way.

Earlier…

I walked up to my locker and Liam was standing there with Jake. I knew something was up when I saw Jake’s stupid smile. He gives you that cheesy smile when he knows something you don't know.

“Hey, Li, Jake. What’s up?” I asked.

“Can I ask you something, Skylar?” Liam asked.

“Sure, shoot.”

Liam turned to everyone in the hallway, which was a lot of people, and said, 

“Please, everyone be quiet!” Curious, they all got silent and looked toward Liam. But all Liam did was turn around and face me.

“Skylar, you are a beautiful girl, but will you do the honor of being MY beautiful girl? Will you go out with me?” 

I stood there like a dumb person. I could feel myself blushing and I looked up to see Liam’s eager eyes awaiting my answer. “Of course!” I said with a smile, then hugged him.

Some people in the crowd clapped; but most were mad because Liam was what they called a “Hottie.” And he had just chosen me, the nobody.

“How can something so wonderful turn out to be so bad?” I said to myself.

I sat down at mine and Mia’s hiding spot in the park and laid back on the grass. I felt my stomach vibrate because of my phone. 

I read the text:

-SKYLAR ROSE! Where in sam hell are you? You’ve got Jake worried sick about you, babydoll! Please text me back. I wont tell anyone where you are if you don’t want me too. –Mi-

I had to text back to Mia, she’s like my sister.

-Mi, I’m fine. I just needed to get away from school. Tim won’t even care. Plus, Landon is a jerk, and is no longer my brother. You can have him. -

That was a lie. Tim would be furious, but he would just wait until Landon would leave to teach me a lesson. I’m going to be sore tomorrow. I sighed.

-Oh lord, Skies. What did Landy Pandy do to you now? – Mi-

-Hahah Landy Pandy? And he just shouted to the whole school that I’m his WORTHLESS little sister and that he doesn’t care about me. No big deal, right?-

-He’s dead. I can’t believe he said that to you! You’re not worthless, Skies. If I wasn’t sick right now, I’d give you a hug :D – Mi-

-Awh, thanks Mi. but I’m going to relax. Don’t worry, I’m safe in our hiding spot. Please don’t tell, Jake or Liam.-

-LIAM? –Mi-

-Yeah, he kind of asked me out today…-

-EP. Details later, babydoll. Have a good rest. At least let Blakey know you’re fine. I’m sure he’s worried sick ;] – Mi-

-What’s that supposed to mean?-

-Nothing. Gotta go, Skies. Stay safe! – Mi-

I smiled to myself. She knew something I didn’t. Oh, Mia was surely my sister, if I could ever have one. I thought about what she said, so maybe I should let Blake know I’m okay…

My phone vibrated. “I swear if this is Liam..” I said to myself.

-Sky, baby, I need to talk to you. Txt me bac asap, kay? Love you, Skylight.-

I laughed. Of course Blake would text me first. 

-Blakey, I’m fine. I’ll be home when Landon gets home from school, I just needed to get some air. We can talk later, okay?-

-Gotcha, Sky. Stay safe wherever you are.-

After I read that, I closed my phone and looked at the time. 1:15. I have plenty of time to take a nice needed nap without someone beating on me. I pull my jacket closer to myself and lay my head on my backpack. I drifted off to a wonderful, dreamless sleep.