Tell Me Why - Anthony Trujillo

22

Raegan

A few days later

It felt like the people who were closest to me were suddenly distant. Without Jake at the house it felt like there was some kind of group being formed against me.

I wished I could've stopped it and just apologized to everyone but my pride got into the way. I didn't want to apologize to Erika who I thought was my friend,my sister but then suddenly talked bad about me. I didn't want to apologize to Kade who I also thought was my friend but then suddenly turned against for something I did while I couldn't control myself, something that had nothing to do with him. I didn't want to talk to Chance because of what happened. The only people I really wished I could talk to were Tessa and Anthony. Those were the only people I wanted to apologize to. Those were the only people who deserved an apology. But Anthony was in Miami with Jake and it seemed almost impossible to reach Tessa because someone was always around her, stopping me from approaching her.

I was the enemy now when I usually always used to be the one keeping everyone calm and solving problems. I used to be the 'pure' girl and the girl who nobody ever talked bad about. I used to be the girl people would come to with their problems. But now I was the problem.

I so badly wanted to just leave and run away from my problems but I couldn't. Not this time. I wouldn't be weak.

"Can we talk?" My eyes snapped up from my laptop. I had just recorded a cover of Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith to let some emotions out and was now editing it.

I was surprised to see Tessa standing in my room now, closing the door behind her. "I've been waiting for a week talk to you." I replied. She didn't say anything to that. She just sat down on my bed so we were facing each other. I put my Laptop on my nightstand so she had my full attention. I was hoping this would turn out good.

"I'm gonna give you a chance to explain what happened that night with Chance. I feel like you didn't get that chance." She told me. I nodded, a little happy that she came to realize that we needed to talk it out.

"We were at this club, just dancing and shit when I got asked to perform something. I did Everyday with Anthony and we were flirting and stuff but after that I guess we decided it was a good idea to get drunk. The last thing I remember is dancing with Anthony..not Chance. I don't remember leaving the club with him or going back to my hotel room with him. I don't remember doing anything with him. All I know is that I woke up undressed in my bed with him next to me. You have to believe me when I say that I never meant for it to happen. I don't even see or like Chance that way, I never did. Besides I would've never done that to you on purpose. You're my sister Tessa, literally..I love you so much it's stupid. I wish I could turn back time and make it never happen. I wish I would've never gotten that drunk. I understand that you're angry and upset and I hope you can forgive when the time is right. Just know that I'm really sorry." I explained to her. By the end her face was emotionless. I couldn't read any emotions on her face or in her eyes. That made me nervous.

"You know..I love you too. You became my new sister when my others weren't able be there for me. But when you told me what happened it hurt me. I thought you knew what I felt for Chance and I thought you'd never do something like that. That is why I was so devastated. I didn't even want to look at you but then I talked to Anthony. He told he was more mad at Chance than at you because you were really drunk and couldn't even remember. He told me you were crying because you felt so horrible while Chance went around and told everyone that he got laid. He made me realize that you really never wanted it so I want to forgive you but I'll need some time. It's still fresh you know?" A weight was lifted off my shoulders after hearing Tessa say those words. I needed to thank Anthony for telling her that. He kind of brought us back together. "I get that. Just tell me when the time is right. Thank you T." I pulled her into a hug. She hugged me back which made me feel better. "Once again..I'm sorry." I muttered. We pulled away and Tessa gave me a look. "If you apologize one more time. I'll murder you. It was enough." She said making us both smile a little.

But then I remembered what Erika said. "Do you..do you agree with what Erika said about me a few nights ago?" I asked hesitantly. "What? Of course not! Just ignore her. She's mad at the whole wide world right now. I don't know what's up with her recently but she'll come around and apologized." Tessa said. I nodded but I knew Erika was just as stubborn as I was if not more. If she really said what she did because she was mad at someone or something else then she'd eventually come around but if she really meant it..then all hell would probably break loose.

"Now let's go and get some 'we made up Fro-yos'." Tessa said. "I like the sound of that." I chuckled and stood up. I grabbed my phone and wallet, slipped some shoes on and followed Tessa. "My treat." I told her, pulling her away from her room where she wanted to grab her wallet from. "But-" "No buts. It's all on me." I told her, pulling her downstairs and outside.

I was glad to have her back, even if it wasn't fully yet..