The Mind Trap.

Bad Words.

"What do you mean?" I questioned bluntly.

"I am...I don't like her. She's ugly mate." He said rudely, loud enough for Hunter and the tables around us to hear as he started laughing," You think I'm going to like someone as ugly as this b***h." He laughed even harder. The people from the tables around us gasp, some ladies holding their hands over their mouths.

Hunter face dropped and she got up, heading for the washroom. I immediately got up from my chair and cuffed the bastard in the face, hard. I heard a crack sound came from his nose, I think he should get that checked out. He fell to the ground squealing in pain.

"Are you dumb? You a*****e. How dare you say that to any girl! I hope your bitchy self stays single if you're not then I'm sorry for the poor girl!" Whoa Kaleb calm down where in the world did that came from. The entire restaurant turned silent and I walked away to the washroom where Hunter headed.

I walked into the ladies washroom not caring that I'm not suppose to be in there.

I saw Hunter holding her hands at her chest, leaning back onto the wall and crying, tears rolling down her face while her eyes were closed.

I walked towards her. My heart breaking every step closer that I took.

"Hey." I said standing in front of her, inches away.

"Just leave me alone! I hate you!" She yelled. I ignored her, reaching my hands out and pulling her to my chest. She struggles a little before giving up. I held her head pulling it into my chest gently.

"I'm not going to leave you alone and I don't hate you. I don't care if you hate me." I whispered, bending my head down to her ear.

Silence fell upon us as she cried, sobs rumbling out off her throat now and again. My heart ached badly. I hate when she cries it's the worst thing to see your best friend depressed.

"I'm so sorry Hunter. This was all my fault. I'm so sorry." I murmured lowly, my voice breaking as I speak.

"Yeah no crap Sherlock." She said slightly giggling before pulling away from me. I wiped away her tears that were slowly staining her rosy cheeks.

I laughed, " If it makes you feel better. I find you're very attractive, beautiful and sweet. Your eyes are-" I was cut off when she placed her index finger on my lips and pulled herself away from my grip on her.

"Shh... don't lie to yourself and me." She removed her finger after she finished talking.

"I'm not lying to you. I'm being completely honest with you. Why would I lie to you?" I asked. Is her looks one of her insecurity? She is attractive but I wouldn't fall for her at least not now.

"I don't know but I know you're lying to me and I don't like it." She said, annoyed at me.

"I'm not lying to you." I tried to convince her but it didn't work.

"Yes you are and I don't appreciate it." She hissed at me.

"I'm not!" Okay now I'm getting frustrated.

"Yes you are!" She yelled back. I really don't know what to do to convince her but I need to think fast.

"Come on." I grabbed her wrist softly and pulled her out the washroom. She needed to speed walk to keep up with me. I placed the money on our table and stormed out the restaurant heading towards the car.

I opened her car door for her to get in and she did. I slammed the door aggressively and she jumped in her seat while she was putting on her seatbelt. I heard her whisper 'Jesus' but I ignored it and entered the car slamming the door.

"Are you going to kill me?" She asked, fear hinted in her voice. I looked at her with anger hooded over my eyes. She leaned back in her seat trying to get sink into it as she tensed up.

"You're kidding right." I barked at her. Before I start the car, I leaned back in my seat passing a hand through my hair. Trying to relax. It wasn't working.

I gripped onto the steering wheel and hit it hard several times. Hunter jumped again but this time she placed a hand on my arm squeezing it lightly.

"Hey, calm down." She whispered looking at me.

"Calm down? That jerk called my best friend an ugly b**ch and when I tried to comfort you and tell you how you really look to me, you denied it. So you except me not to be mad. I even cuffed the bastard and called him an a**hole and I said the whole word. I barely curse Hunter." I passed my hands down my face and groaned loudly.

"You cuffed him?" She asked raising her eyebrows at me in surprised.

"Yes, yes I did." I whispered and a moment of silence fell between us.

"I'm sorry for snapping at you." I said, breaking the silence.

"No. I should be the one saying that. I'm sorry." She removed her hand, placing it on her lap while looking down, focusing on her fingers.

"Thank you." She whispered under her breath but I still heard her. I started the car and head for the prier. She turned her head to look out the window. The car ride was silent, not one of us decided to break it.

We arrived at the prier and I got out of the car, looking at the amount of people there. Hunter came out after and I walked towards the crowded prier. People spilling all over it. Hunter trailed behind me and I pushed my way to the end of the prier where there's little amount of people.

I lean my hands against the thick, wooden railing waiting for the fireworks to start. Hunter leaned next to me our arms touching. I didn't bother to turn my head at her because the fireworks started a few seconds after.

I saw that she looked at me, from the corner of my eyes but she turned back to watch the fireworks sighing when she realized I wasn't going to watch her.

"Kaleb." She said trying to start a conversation. I turn my head to look at her. Her eyes spelt guilt and I watched as her face dropped into a frown. I felt damage as if someone had removed a part from me.

"Yeah." I didn't want to be the one to hurt her again.

"I'm sorry." She said and I wrapped my arm around her shoulder pulling her in closer.

"How many times are you going to say that?" I asked caressing her arm with my palm.

"Until you forgive me." She murmured, looking up at the fireworks that didn't really disturbed our conversation.

"I forgive you muffin." I assured her resting my chin on the top off her head.

"I feel so vulnerable." She laughed.

"You're not. You a teenage girl. Emotions are a thing."

"Yeah but I'm not suppose to show emotions of weakness in public."

" It doesn't matter. You're still a human being or are you?" I said sarcastically.

"Oh shut it-" she was cut off by huge fireworks that made her jump unknowingly in my arms. Her mouth held open at the scenery in front of her." Cool..." She trailed off and I smiled, looking down at her.

"Yeah." It was something I didn't think I'll be doing, watching fireworks with my best friend.