young and stupid [sequel to bad boy next door]

Chapter Eight

Song: Don’t Forget by Demi Lovato

~Sierra Sparks~

After that it felt like sort of a relief because I didn’t have to deal with his issues along with mine now. I stayed home sick for a few days so I wouldn’t awkwardly see Austin’s face. I couldn’t go to him. I couldn’t look at him because I still love him. It is just me loving all of him, and I’m still in the past. You know how much that hurts.

Today I would be back at school and I wasn’t sure how to handle it. I just watch it, keeping my head low. If I look up I may make eye contact with someone and everyone probably knows about Austin and I.

But I didn’t care. Everyone is probably so happy to find out they were right about how Austin could never fully fall for someone. I, on the other hand, am surprised. I didn’t think that day would ever come. I didn’t want it to.

As soon as I enter the doors of hell, people look my way. The talking stops and so does my heart. This is happening. I finally decided to show my face. Why? No idea. I should just drop out of high school and become a stripper. This would just be over with. I wouldn’t see Austin again. Something disgusting erupts my thoughts.

“Sierra, are you okay?” I look over to see its Liz. The one who helped kidnap me with Danny. She actually looked like she felt sorry for me. Why? What happened?

Before I can respond back I hear someone shout, “CLEAR THE HALLS!” My head snaps over to see Austin, handcuffed up with the rest of ‘The Crew’. I could feel my heart drop to my stomach as I stared at them. Just two days ago they were so happy and now… look.

What… this was my dream. I stare at Austin wide eyed as he stares back at me. I furrow my eyebrows in confusion as I look at him. Why? Why is this happening? I look over at Liz who now has a smirk on her face. Instead of going to punch her, I go straight to Austin.

“What are you doing!?!?” I ask the policeman who had Austin. “Let him go!” I say, snapping like a sassy 17 year old. They couldn’t just take him away! Could they? No. I wouldn’t allow it.

“Back away ma’am,” he says politely as he pushes Austin.

“Hey! You can’t do that to him!” I spat, before pushing the police officer. Oh god. What am I doing? People do stupid things when they’re in love. I am definitely still in love with Austin.

“Sierra… go,” I hear Austin say as the officer gives me a warning look. My eyes flicker over to Austin, the exhaustion showing in my face. I couldn’t just watch him go away like this… I just couldn’t.

“Stop,” I voice.

The men look at me since I know exactly why the boys are leaving. Before I know exactly what I’m saying it just comes out…

“I killed Danny Holland…”