What's a bad boy?

Chapter 28// Sisters

Chapter 28: Sisters

"I can't believe he said that!" Caitlin exclaims in a not so quiet voice as we make our way down the school hallways.

With folders in hand I am currently explaining to her the events that took place the night before. So far she's taking it well. Kinda.

"Maybe he's joking. Not in a million years would he like me. It was probably just a way to get the meeting to end" I think out loud.

She rolls her eyes, "seriously? Even Ethan can tell that he's into you."

It takes me a second for something to click in my head but when it does I'm extremely puzzled.

"Just say that it was true for a second... in our imaginations. Why would Ethan not be able to tell in the first place?" I turn to face her.

It surprises me a bit when her happy expression disappears.

"It's very obvious that he is still holding out for you."

"Caitlin, if I'm being honest... I like Ethan - not Hunter. And even though our last date was rainchecked I think I'm gonna ask him out again."

It feels good to finally admit it.

"Wait, I thought you had a thing for Hunter and Jay?", confusion splays itself clearly across her features.

"What?!?! I told you! I don't like either of them. Hunter is just a friend and Jay... well I'm planning to make him regret ever talking to me in the first place."

Her eyes light up.

"Yay! Revenge plans? I want in!" She giggles.

I can't help but laugh beside her.

"We'll discuss this later Katie. I gotta get to history."

"K. Cya at lunch?" She asks.

"Yeah."

"Oh and, what is happening with you now that Jay... you know", she says awkwardly.

"What do you mean?" My eyes brows crinkle together.

"Are you still sitting with us or are you going to sit with... them" she pauses slightly.

It actually pains me to hear her referring to the west side and east side kids as rivals. I thought that they'd developed some sort of mutual respect but obviously not.

"I don't know... I might just skip lunch today."

Her mischievous grins says otherwise.

"As if I'm letting that happen. I'll see you at lunch, when you're sitting with us."

Before I can contradict her she is headed into her classroom opposite mine.

Just like that I'm left all alone yet again. For whatever reason the last few days have been my loneliest moments since coming here. Just over a week ago I had two groups competing for my attention, and now I'm struggling to say on the good side of either of them. Jay is no where to be found, meaning that the west side kids are all struggling by themselves - especially with everything that's going on.

Meanwhile, Brendan and Logan have been as friendly as possible, though I can see that they're trying not to get caught up in the drama. Heather and Ethan have been my closest friends honestly. I've gotten over my quarrels with each of them since there are much bigger things at stake.

Strangely enough though, Hunter is the only one I can't place. It's been this way for a while. The occasional meeting of eyes or brushing of shoulders in the hallway. A blunt greeting or goodbye after class. Nothing else.