12 years in Love

Molly

Chapter Four: When I Was Thirteen I Got Jealous:

Two weeks ago, Zach and I found this treehouse in the forest behind his house. We brought blankets, snacks, pillows, and the things that were really special to us.

The thing that made the treehouse special, was that no one knew about it except us. We made a promise not to tell anyone. It was our 'place'.

Later during the day, I got a phone call from Zach, telling me to meet him there at four. I agreed, and packed us a snack.

At 3:30 I started to get really bored, so I decided to go a little earlier. I grabbed my bike and rode it to the treehouse.

As I walked closer to the treehouse I heard voices. I was so surprised. Did someone else know about our spot?

But as I got closer, I noticed it was Zach's voice. I couldn't determine the other voice though, so I took a peek from behind the tree.

He was talking to Penny Smith! The most popular girl in our grade. Why would he bring her here! Out of all people! She hated us... And besides, he broke our promise! He told someone about our spot! And that person just so happened to be Penny Smith, of all people!

I watched as they began to inch closer and closer to each other until there lips touched. My eyes widened and my heart ached. He brought her here to kiss her!

Why did he ask me to meet him here if he already had company of his own?! Did he ask me to come here on purpose? No. He couldn't have. Besides I'm early.

And just because I may or may not like him doesn't mean I have dibs over him. He doesn't like me the same way, it's not his fault. But why does it hurt so bad? Ugh.

Suck it up Molly and get over yourself.

I waited for Penny to live before I let him know I was there. We talked for a while. Then we just sat in silence. Normally it wasn't awkward, but right now it was beyond awkward. I kept a smile on my face though. Which was completely fake. But I couldn't let him find out that I saw him in a lip lock with Penny Smith.

Soon we said our goodbyes. I quickly grabbed my bike and hurried home. Once I was safely locked up in my room I jumped on my bed wrapping my self in my covers burrito style. Tears threatened to spill and I let them. I don't know why I was crying. I just felt kind of betrayed.

I eventually fell asleep. Dreaming peacefully in silence.