I got home by walking. Half-way though I took off my heels and walked barefoot home. My parents were shocked to see me and immediately took care of me. Mom made me her hot choco with marshmallows. She helped me into the bath as I cried to her. They didn’t ask questions and let me rest.
It was past 1 in the morning when Becky and Reed got back. They went to my room and asked if I was ok. I nodded and Reed left.
“Lave, what happened with Micale? I don’t see him here.” She whispered. She was sitting on my bed with my head on her lap.
“We got into a fight and I broke up with him.” I replied simply.
“It’s ok Lave. We’ll get through this together. We always do, don’t we?” She smoothed my hair.
“I just don’t know Becky. Like I said to Micale I never wanted the world, I just wanted the world to want me. Is it bad that I wanted to be accepted? Is it wishful thinking that someone will accept me? I hate it Becky! I never wanted to deceive anyone but it got to that point and I couldn’t do it anymore.” I cried for what seemed like that tenth time today.
“Everyone wants to be wanted. You don’t need people who only like the façade you wear. You have me and I would love you no matter what. You have Reed and your parents. We’ll love you no matter what. If you’re scared you can run to us. If you’re angry we’ll help you. You don’t have to feel helpless.”
“But I do! I do feel helpless and scared! I hate it Becky! I hate it so much.”
“All of us feel helpless. It’s just like that. A time will come that you will feel helpless and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to find the answer to why you’re helpless.”
“I don’t know if that’s supposed to make me feel good because it’s not.” I said laughing.
“You finally laughed. I was second guessing whether I should quit being a comedian or whatnot.” Becky joked.
“Thanks. I feel much better.” I stood up and fixed my position so I could sleep better.
“That’s what I’m here for, aren’t I?” She smirked at me.
“Becky, was it the right thing to do?” I asked.
“What is?”
“I broke it off with Micale because he was keeping a secret from me. Was it right? I said I tried but it wasn’t working out and I can’t be the only one trying.”
“I don’t know but I think you need time off. You trusted him with your secret so why can’t he trust you with his?” She shrugged.
“Yeah.” I said.
It was Monday. I dreaded coming to school but they all pushed me to get up. They said get out there and show them you’re not affected. Hold your head up high and don’t back down. They can’t bring down someone with confidence. They attacked you because they thought you’ll fear them but don’t. Dad even said, “Don’t give them the satisfaction of winning.”
I smiled at the encouragement and followed suit. Becky was going to drive and I was riding with her since the cat was already out of the bag and the secret has been revealed. I knew from the start it was stupid and it seemed like I was shunning my best friend.
“Ready?” She asked as she strapped the seatbelt.
“As I’ll ever be. Let’s go, partner.” I smiled. We sang along Paramore’s Ignorance.
If I’m a bad person, you don’t like me
Well I guess I’ll make my own way
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