Invisible

Chapter 37: Lean on me

Blair's POV

During lunch time, I walked to my locker. I put everything away in it and then closed it. I made my way towards the cafeteria when I suddenly saw Willow outside. She motioned me to come to her.

I was standing there, debating whether or not I should go. After this morning... I was so afraid of her having that pocket knife with her. However, I owned her an apology.

I sighed deeply and took out my phone. I send Rachel a text, telling her where I was and what I was doing. In case something would happen...

I put my phone away and made my way towards Willow. 

On my way there I was thinking, wondering what I'd say. Should I be honest? Would she believe everything I tell her though?

I arrived outside and now made my way to the table Willow was at. She didn't look that angry anymore. In fact, she looked... Bored?

"Hey." I put my hands in my pocket.

She looked up at me, no emotion in her eyes. "Cut the crap, will you? Tell me why."

I gulped. "Willow, I - "

"Why, Blair?!"

I sighed. "You're not going to believe what I'm telling you anyway."

She chuckled humorlessly. "Amuse me."

I looked down. "Rachel stayed over. Luke asked her to."

"Ah yes, Luke... Her boyfriend!"

"I know," I sighed again. "I know they are dating."

"Do you?" Willow looked away, shaking her head. She then looked at me again. "Then what?"

I gulped again. "Instead of sleeping with Luke, she had a sleepover with me. And we talked about mom and dad being home again. And suddenly she kissed me."

"She kissed you?" Willow's eyebrows raised.

I slowly nodded. "I didn't know why but - "

"But you didn't mind. In fact you probably let her kiss you, even though you're in a relationship!" She got up now, standing directly in front of me. Her breathing was heavy, she was very angry. "How dare you cheat on me?!"

I kept looking down. "Willow, I - "

"You're sorry?" She chuckled humorlessly again. "Oh I bet you are. I bet you thought that as well when you banged that bitch!"

I looked up at her. "I didn't... We didn't have sex, Willow."

She looked down. Her breathing started changing, then I heard her sniffle.

"Willow?" I reached for her cheek, but she smacked my hand away. "Willow, I'm sorry."

She walked away and turned her back towards me.

"I love you, I really do."

She turned back around and, for the first time since I had met her, I saw her cry. Willow, the one I never saw show weakness, was crying...

I walked to her, arms wide open, and pulled her in for a hug. I didn't care if she'd push me away or hurt me. I had to take care of her now. "I'm so sorry."

Eventually she hugged me back, crying on my shoulder.

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After school, I was waiting at the car. Luke and Rachel were always later. And today was no exception.

They soon arrived and we all got in.

"Do I drop you off at home?" Luke asked Rachel.

She shook her head. "I'll go to your house for a bit."

Luke nodded and then glanced at me. "How was lunch for you and Willow?" Right when he had said that, Rachel looked up.

"It was good." I then looked outside, not wanting to talk more about this.

However, Luke wasn't finished. "Did you two have fun?"

I looked at him again. "Yes."

"When are you going to bring her home? I remember us asking you to show her to us." He looked at Rachel, for a back up, but she didn't look up.

I shrugged. "She's very shy."

Luke nodded and seemed done with this conversation.

We soon arrived at home. We entered the house and were greeted by our parents. "Rach, are you coming?" Luke asked, already going up a few steps of the stairs.

"Yeah." She then took my hand and pulled me with her.

"Blair," Mom crossed her arms. "You know the rules."

I nodded and let go of Rachel's hand. I made my way back downstairs and to the dinning table. I took a seat and took my homework.

I heard the stairs again, and then Rachel appeared. "What rules?"

Mom looked at Rachel. "She isn't allowed to go upstairs before bedtime."

Rachel looked from my mom to me, then back to my mom. "But I'll watch her."

"What?!" Luke was visibly irritated by Rachel's behavior. I, as a good sister, should tell Rachel that she should go with him. However, I wanted her. I enjoyed the attention she was giving me. "Rachel, come on. We were going out."

She looked at Luke. "We don't need to. We looked for our clothes a few weeks ago."

He sighed deeply. "I just want to spend time with you."

She looked from Luke to me. Something in her eyes changed, she was thinking about something, but I didn't know what.

"Go with Luke, Blair's busy anyway."

Luke walked to Rachel and held her hand. He then pulled her with him, outside.

I sighed and looked at my homework. I should focus on this, for now.

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Rachel's POV

"Stop pulling so hard, Luke." I pulled my hand back, inspecting it. He was holding it so tightly.

He looked at me, irritated.

"What?"

"What's going on with you?"

I raised my eyebrows. "What do you mean?"

"Ever since you stayed over last night, you changed." He looked away, to nothing in particular. "I don't like this new you." He said softer.

I looked at him. "Nothing's going on. I'm just making sure Blair's ok."

He looked back at me. "She's fine, Rach." He looked angry, I wonder why. He can't know, can he? "She's going out with Nick, she's dating Willow, mom and dad are watching her. Everything's fine, let it be for now."

I looked down, shaking my head. "That's easy, isn't it?" I looked back up. "As long as you don't have to deal with your sister, then you're happy."

"Rachel, don't - "

"It's always the same with you, Luke. You're not looking out for your sister, you're not there for her. And now that I'm taking care of her, now you're looking closely at her."

He looked away. "I don't want this anymore."

I looked up. "What do you mean?"

He sighed deeply. "The fight." He slowly walked closer to me. "I don't want to fight anymore." He paused for a bit. He looked up into my eyes, taking my hands in his. "I'm sorry, Rach. Everything you said about me is true. I should look out for Blair more. And I will. I promise. But please, don't leave me hanging on the sidewalk."

I sighed but slowly nodded. "Ok."