Fine Line Between Love and Hate | Dan x Reader High School

Forgiveness

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(y/n)'s POV

"Opening night is this Thursday people! Let's get down to it! Josh, come see me please." Mrs. V said. Austin wasn't here, as he and the other boys had been suspended, and Josh was his understudy.

"I feel bad. He's missing the play now." I said, wringing my fingers together.

"So what? He's a total jerk." Dan said. I nodded.

"Yeah, but--"

"But nothing. He was going to use you and that's unforgivable." Dan said. I bit my lip. Dan used to be one of those boys. I mean he dated Grace and he was the school's bad boy. I mean the first time I was in his house his mum scolded him for bringing yet another girl home. Adrian had repeatedly praised me for not falling for him. Yet I had forgiven him.

"I forgave you." I said. He looked at me. 

"What?" he asked.

"Didn't you used to be that guy? The one who gets all the girls and goes through them like sticks of gum?" I said.

"I changed. I don't do that anymore." he said. I pressed my lips together.

"I know. Which is why I feel guilty for what I did." I said. I wish he didn't lose his spot in the play." I said. Dan didn't say anything.

"Do you really see me that way?" Dan asked, looking up at me. "As that guy." he asked. I paused. "You do. Whatever. I don't do that to girls anymore and I barely did it then. Hell, I've never even had sex, but go ahead and assume who I am. I don't care." he said.

"Dan--"

"Dan? Can you come here for a moment to work with Josh?" Mrs V asked. He gladly obliged , walking away from me. I closed my mouth, biting my lip slightly. I felt my eyes start to sting and I swallowed, looking away.

"Hey, do you want to rehearse?" I turned to look at the girl playing Taylor. I nodded, starting the scene with her. Rehearsal ended and I ran after Dan who was leaving in a hurry.

"Dan wait!" I called. I grabbed his arm and he pulled it away.

"No. You know Zoe was right. We are dysfunctional. We should just stay away." he said. He walked away and I wished Phil was here. No. I can be by myself. I left, taking my time so that I didn't anger Dan by 'following' him. I was walking along, and I plugged in my earbud for a split second when I heard a shout.

"Hey!" I turned to see Austin walking towards me.

"Oh my god. Austin I--" I was cut off as he shoved me to the ground. I scrambled up, backing away from him.

"Why'd you do it?!" he asked.

"What you were doing was horrible! I had to stop you!" I said, backing up continuously.

"You didn't have to embarrass me by teasing!" He shouted. I cowered slightly.

"I'm sorry. Just get away from me!" I said. He grabbed my arm and I pushed him away. I took off, easily faster than he was. My lungs quickly began to burn from the brisk air and I gasped for air. Was he following me? I glanced behind me to see he was watching.  I slowed to a jog, not wanting to stop running just yet. I noticed Dan was watching me from across the street and I cursed under my breath, glancing behind me again. Austin was still stood there as I reached my house, Dan now noticing him as well. I headed inside, catching my breath. I leaned up against my front door, breathing heavily, when I felt a knock. I opened the door and Dan was standing there.

"What did he say to you?" Dan asked. I glanced around or a few seconds. 

"He was just asking why I did it." I said, pursing my lips together. "I thought you wanted to stay away from me." 

"I know, but I figured you've forgiven plenty of my shit and it's not a big deal." he said.

"I'm sorry for assuming, by the way." I said.

"Thank you." he responded. "You should, uh, have someone with you when he comes back, okay?" Dan said. I nodded and he left. I watched him go down my driveway, and I rested my hand on the window.

Austin was definitely mad. Why? I don't know. He's the jerk who was using girls and now he's mad. Now, I really don't feel bad for what I did. I'm glad I ruined him. I hate Austin.

Yay. 4th chapter down for those of you that read all my stories.

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~Calymari