Boomerang // Jack Avery

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Addilyn's POV

Wednesday.

I had a restless night trying to make my decision over moving. I hadn't decided on anything yet. I had until Saturday. There is a lot to think about. I wanted to see how this day went before putting any real thought into the idea of moving.

I no longer needed any supplies for class but I didn't feel like socializing. I stayed at my locker instead. I watched as people entered the school heading to different destinations. Only one person caught my glance as he entered.

Jack.

He already had a flock of people crowding him as he entered. Unlike most mornings he actually noticed me, giving me a smirk and a wink as he walked past.

It's weird to be overjoyed about that considering he is my boyfriend. That should be a small thing he does everyday but it's not.  Not anymore.

I sat at my lunch table with Violet and a couple other friends counting down the hours until the school day was over. I just wanted to skip to the car ride home. The ride with Jack. It would finally be some time to spend it with him.

Just the thought about the potential car ride made me so happy that my appetite disappear. I pushed my fries towards Violet who had been eyeing them for the past ten minutes. She gave me a grateful smile and we went back to our discussion.

Everything about the last days of school should pass by like a breeze but that's not what it felt like today. The anticipation was killing me. But finally the last bell rang and I was skipping to my locker. I really didn't need to take anything home but I wanted to look busy for when Jack comes over.

Violet walked passed me and waved on her way out. I had informed her that her car services were not needed today.

I stood at my locker and stared towards the end of the hallway. Finally I saw a huge group of kids walking down it and I knew Jack was in the middle of it. The group was approaching and for some reason I felt nervous.

I thought that when Jack stopped the group would too, but nope it kept going. Fine by me. But I noticed that Jack almost kept going with it. That is until he called to one of his friends that he would catch up in a second.

I shut my locker as he stepped towards me and gave him a big smile. He smiled back but it had a hint of guilt. "You ready?" I asked.

His smile vanished. His face replaced it with an apologetic look. "Addy, I'm sorry but a thing came up with the boys and I can't take you home."

What the hell?!!

I wanted to yell at him, maybe even hit him. But I held it all back. I dropped my smile and gave a big sigh. My face expressing the disappointment I felt.

"Okay, whatever that's fine." I said with an attitude.

"Are you sure? I really hate to do this. I feel so bad." You should feel bad, I thought, you should feel fucking horrible.

"Yeah, it's whatever. Just go deal with whatever came up. I'll be fine." I didn't believe a word I said. I was definitely not going to be okay. I hated him so much right now.

"I'll make it up to you. I'll take you to that party on Saturday." There was a party Saturday for the juniors at some rich kid's house. It was to celebrate making it through hell... again. It lasted all day, starting as a barbecue and then becoming a rave. That was also something I was looking for.

"Okay, now go. Go take care of your 'thing' with the boys." He studied my face trying to figure out if it really okay. I held back the desire to roll my eyes and gave a very fake smile. It was weak but enough for him to leave. He kissed my forehead and started jogging to catch up with the boys.