Double Take

Chapter 14

*Brynn's POV*

After Saturday, I spent the rest of weekend locked in my room. Joe and Tyler would come by occasionally to see if I was alright and if I needed anything, but I told them I was fine every time which was a huge lie. I ignored all of Tanya's calls and texts and she even stopped by, but I told Joe to tell her I didn't want to talk to her right now. Even Mason called a few times, but of course I didn't answer. The worst part about the weekend was Kyle never called after we fought. I've never gone this long without talking to him and its made me really depressed.

Joe gave me a ride to school today, it's Tuesday now and I hope everyone forgot about homecoming already. I'm sure people made of fun of me for running out crying like a baby, but I could care less.

"Have a good day, kiddo," Joe said as we pulled up in front of the school.

"Okay," I mumbled.

"You know, you can stay home if you need to, and talk because we still haven't talked like I wanted to," 

"I know, we'll talk soon. I better go, I don't want to miss anything important and besides, I need to be at school in order to go to cheer practice since I'm the captain," 

"Right. Well, are you going to need a ride home?" 

"Yeah,"

"Alright, I'll see you later,"

"Okay," I sighed and hopped out of the car. Walking into school by myself felt weird. I always had Kyle by my side. 

I took the normal way to my locker, causing me to pass Kyle's locker.

And he was there, talking to a couple of his friends. I was about a few yards away and he noticed me. He only looked at me for half a second, then acted as if I wasn't even there. I felt a wave of sadness come over me, but I didn't let myself cry. I continued walking and didn't look at him. I then turned the corner and found Tanya standing at my locker like she did every morning, at least that didn't change. I felt happy to see her standing there, and I scurried over to her.

"You bitch, why'd you ignore me all of Sunday and Monday?" Tanya said once I arrived at my locker.

"I needed some time away from the world and people, I'm sorry," I said sincerely. I shouldn't have blown Tanya off, she's one of the few people I have left and who still care. 

Tanya didn't say anything. She stood there with her arms crossed, clearly mad at me.

"I'm sorry!" I whined, "You know I love you, I just needed a break from life,"

"Not good enough," she said stubbornly.

"C'mon, Tan. I just needed to be alone. I'm sorry. Please don't be mad at me, I've lost a lot of people because they've gotten mad at me," I pouted.

"Oh, shut up. You know you can't get rid of me, even if I was really really really mad at you, I'd never leave. But you did hurt me by ignoring me. I understand the whole needing time alone thing, but let me know when you need to be alone, because I was so worried about you," Tanya said givving me hug.

"I'll never ignore you again, and I'll let you know what's up before I go all turtle mode next time," I told her as we pulled away from our hug.

"Good," she smiled, "So, Kyle.."

"Nothing. Haven't talked to him," 

"Asshole,"

I laughed, "Yeah, but I don't want to talk about that,"

"Gotcha," she said, then the first bell rang, "I'll walk you to class,"

We linked arms and walked to first period.