Choey Imagines

I Love You ~ Joey Birlem

You had never been the most popular girl, but you weren't really hated. Until people at school were starting to find out that you and Joey just started dating. Many girls grades older and younger than you were jealous and mad. With that being said, you tried to stay away from these kids as much as possible. 

That weekend, your school had a fundraiser. Joey wanted you to go because he thought it would be nice for you both and Charles to see each other before the weekend was over. You kindly declined the offer, but Joey insisted you went just to get out and have fun. You finally gave in and you said that you would go. 

Joey's mom dropped you both off and when you got there you saw a group of kids, including Charles, who were talking together. Charles then signaled for you and Joey to join them. You both went over there and Joey sat on the curb next to Charles. You sat a little bit behind them both, without not being fully included in the circle. 

"Come here." Joey mouthed to you over his shoulder. 

You shook your head no. He nodded back at you and he held his hand out. You grabbed his hand and pulled you so you were in between him and Charles. Joey wrapped his arm around you, and rubbed your shoulder. As they all continued their conversation, you didn't look at any of them. You were scared that they would say something mean towards you.

"What about you, Kate?" You heard Charles ask. 

You lifted your head up, and looked at him. Everyone else was looking at you.

"Did you like it, Kate?"
"Like what?" You whispered.
"The new movie we saw, Insidious 4." Joey answered sweetly.
"Oh, right," You shyly tucked your hair behind your ear. "Well, not really. I don't really like horror movies."
"Oh." One of the kids said.
"They are so fun to watch!" Another said.
"I don't know, I just never have liked them." You said again.

The circle went silent after your last statement. A girl broke the silence.

"I'm gonna go to the bathroom. BRB!" The pretty blonde girl said and got up and went towards the building.
"Yeah, me too." Her friend next to her ran after her. "Steph, wait up!"

They came back about 20 minutes later.

"It took you a while. Were you 'writing letters' or something?" A boy Jack jokingly asked.
"No, but Kenz had to stop at her locker to get a science book." Stephanie said and rolled her eyes.

Then you remembered about a chemistry worksheet you had to finish that you left in your locker. 

"Joey I'll be right back." You said, ready to stand up.
"Where are you going?"
"I have to get something out of my locker."
"Okay."

You walked into the building and went down the hallway where your locker was. You unscrambled the lock and opened the door to find a paper fall out onto the floor. You cautiously picked it up, and opened it.

Kate, Really? Afraid of a movie? Joey loves horror films, and you should know that. I guess you're just not a good girlfriend. You should also know that he doesn't love or like you. He's using you for attention. If you don't believe me, ask McKenzie. He told us himself. You should just give up now and break up with him before it gets worse. Go find a nerd like yourself. That would be a better fit for you!

You read it over and over repeatedly in your head.

How could someone possibly have the audacity to write this?

You aggressively folded it back up and grabbed your text book out and slammed the door shut. You went into the bathroom and read it out loud so you could hear it in your own voice. Tears started running. You dried them off and did the best you could to make it look like you never read it at all. 

You went back outside and shoved the book into the beg you brought. Then you went back to the circle in the spot you were in earlier. 

"Oh great, she's back." Kenzie said sarcastically.
"You could see Joey out of the side of your eye and he looked at her with a glare. She just smirked back.

While Jack was talking, Charles tapped your arm. You turned your head and looked at him.

"You okay?" He whispered.
You nodded your head yes and looked back down. You thought about all the things they have written you. A tear formed. 

Joey started laughing at a joke and then looked down at you to get you to laugh. His smile quickly faded after he saw how glossy your eyes looked.

"Kay?" He asked in a very concerned tone, as he tilted your head up. "Are you okay?"

You nodded again and tried to put your head back down but he turned your face back towards him.

"No you're not, you're about to cry. What's wrong?"

You refused to answer. You just sat there. He grabbed your hand and stood up, leading you to stand up after.

"Sorry guys, we'll be right back." Joey told them, as he lead you by the hand a bit father away. You didn't want him to see your face.

"Kay? Kate, look at me!" He rested his hands on your cheeks and stared into your eyes.
"What happened? You were fine before you went in there-" He stopped, realizing what he was saying.

"What happened when you were in the building?"

"Nothing, I just grabbed my book and came back." You lied.

"Then what made you cry?" You hadn't seen him so serious.
"What?" You acted like you were shocked in a way.
"Babe, your mascara is smudged."
"I just...wiped my eye. It started to itch."
"Kay,  I can tell when you're upset. You can't hide that from me. Now what happened?"

You sniffled and dragged the note out of your pocket and handed it to him. He read it and glared at their little group. He started to walk away towards them with an angry face, but you grabbed his arm, pulled him back and begged him not to say anything. He calmed down before starting to talk again.

"Look Kate. What they wrote is NOT true. I DO love you, and I DO like you. I would never use someone." 

He grabbed your hands and stepped closer to you.

"Baby, I don't want anyone other than you. You don't have to be like them. I don't WANT them. I chose you for a reason, and that's because you AREN'T like them. You're you, and I like that."

He rested his forehead on yours and the tips of your noses touched. You looked into each others eyes.

"Don't listen to a word they say," He whispered. "You are perfect the way you are. I love you." He finished his sentence before kissing you.

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AN: Sorry I haven't been uploading a ton! I'm trying to get some new stuff in! Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this one!  :)
~ Rae   <3