Chapter 5: Stuck in a Love Triangle
The day continued to drag on. I let out a deep breath when I heard the final bell ring, dismissing us from class. I kept a lookout for either Tye or Nate all day, and thank the Lord I didn’t see any of them. I don’t even know how to deal with Alice! I hadn’t seen her since yesterday when she was crying. I couldn’t help but finding that a little rich. She may be my best friend… but since when do best friends kiss boyfriends? I mean I did spend the night with Nate…but I mean…what does that make me? I mean, I could see what was happening between them. I watched it happen, in fact! But, I couldn’t do a damn thing about it. So, yeah. I let my hormones take over when it came to Nate, but really I was just trying to mask the hurt inside. And Nate… He just knows how to make me feel okay no matter what.
I was so paranoid that I didn’t notice Aria poking me and gesturing towards Tye who was stomping across the commons towards a row of lockers; towards Nate.
Nate automatically stood up from attempting to cram his binders into his backpack, " Bro, calm down. We don’t need to make a scene, okay?" he said, placing his free hand on Tye’s shoulder in a calming gesture.
Tye shoved Nate against the row of lockers, causing a few people to flinch and stare, "Don’t fucking touch me! Don’t fucking touch Val ever again. She’s mine." He yelled.
"What the hell? She’s not your bitch! You don’t own her. She deserves better. If you were her boyfriend why did she come to ME when she was upset? If you were such a good boyfriend why were you sucking face with her BEST FRIEND?" Nate questioned and shoved back. His face was red, and he was practically seething in anger. His green eyes were glazed over with absolute rage and his arms were shaking in fury, while the binder that he was still clutching in his fist seemed very close to breaking in his death grip.
"Oh? You want to talk about best friends now? What kind of a best friend goes around kissing his best friend’s girlfriend?! Huh? Who did that, Nate? Oh, that’s right. You. Did you become friends with me just to get Val?" Tye growled.
I saw his hand twitch, he was going to punch Nate in the face.
"Stop! Stop it right now both of you!" I practically screamed as I ran towards the both of them with Aria following close behind me.
They both quit arguing but continued glaring at each other. I looked at them, they looked at me. I didn’t know what to say. Oh shit. They want me to pick a side.
Right now the only side I want to be on is Team Jacob.
I took a quick peek at Tye, my boyfriend of 9 months, with his wavy jet black hair that I’ve always loved running my hands through it. And that smile. Gah! Melts my heart.
But the kid never even said the "L" word. Only over text. Never to my face. Fucking grow a pair already.
I don’t know why I haven’t broken up with him yet. We fight all the time, we both flirt with well… a lot of people and we drive each other crazy. I guess I just always have some hope that we will work out. Or maybe the fact that I’ve waited a year and half for this guy. Or maybe the fact that he was my first love and I didn’t know what heartbreak would feel like. I just wanted to belong so someone, to have some kind of manly figure in my life, that’s what not having a dad leads you to.
And then I looked at Nate. Sweet, sweet Nate, with his green eyes, and abalicious bod. He cares for me, he knows me like the back of his hand, I can talk to him about anything and he’s always there for me… but would we last as a couple?
"I can’t do this. I’m sorry Val, I’ll stay away from you now. That’s what your boyfriend wants." Nate, sensing that I wasn’t going to talk, slowly whispered. He then walked out of the school. Out of my life.
"That dick better leave." Tye simply said.
I turned and faced Tye, "That was your BEST FRIEND. I found it in my heart to forgive Alice for kissing you; I suggest you do the same thing. I don’t know why I’m still with you. Give me one reason why I should stay with you. Because judging from the past events you cheated on me. And I did the same thing just to get back at you." I spat.
"Because I love you." Tye said, as he closed the gap between us and kissed me on the lips.
That hit me. That was my weak spot. I heard Aria gag in the back, I knew that girl was Team Nate all the way! I had to get over this. I knew he didn’t. I knew he was just telling me that to stay with me. He was afraid of losing his first kiss, his partner in crime, his best friend, his memories of us. He was afraid of the same thing I was.
"I’m sorry all of this happened, babe. I know you don’t like drama. Stay with me, I promise I’ll treat you right. When I said forever and always I meant every single word." He continued, flashing me his million dollar smile, after I didn’t say anything.
Fuck. This guy was so cheesy, I fell for cheesy guys.
More gagging from Aria.
"I’m sorry, Val. Please forgive me." He pleaded.
I turned and looked him straight in the eyes and said "It’s too late for sorry." I then turned and ran from the room so he couldn’t see my tears.
I was doing a lot of running lately. I need to stop.
NATE POV
I walked out of the school towards the gym and inhaled the fresh air. I just lost Val.
Again. Who needed her? Fuck. I needed her and I needed to tell her how I really felt, I couldn't let Tye get inbetween us.
I turned around and saw them kissing.
What the hell? She spends a night with me, she flirts with me, and yet she still goes back to that asshole?! What am I just some boy toy to her? Damn it. Damn her. The anger boiled inside of me and I turned and punched the pole behind me. I’d rather have a broken hand then a broken heart. At least I didn’t punch Val’s precious Tye. I cared for her. I fucking gave my love for her on a silver platter and she threw it away.
God, when did I become such a girl? With all these feelings and shit. What is my problem?
Oh right. Val. I’m in love with her.
Fuck.
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