Forever & Always

Chapter 20

Chapter 20:

Rosie

I did exactly what I told myself I wouldn't do the moment I got home. I locked myself in my room, changed into sweat pants and a crew neck, and took out my secret stash of KitKat. I crawled into bed and began bawling my eyes out like never before. I thought he changed. I thought he actually might love me this time. That he would keep his promise of being with me forever. I was wrong, very wrong.

I woke up with a tear stained face. Today was definitely a dreadful day. I checked my phone, it's Wednesday. I groan. Two more days until the weekend. Wait,in two days it's Friday! Friday I have to do the dance with Noah! No, I can't. I slowly get up from bed and decided to not even try the least bit to look nice today. I slipped on a grey sweatshirt and denim blue skinny jeans and skipped out on makeup. I washed my face and made sure my eyes didn't look puffy. I braided my hair and went downstairs to eat breakfast. With the little energy I had, I ate and got on my motorcycle. I sighed as I started the engine. This is going to be a long day.

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Arriving at school, I saw Noah. I rolled my eyes and started walking in the opposite direction when I saw him walking towards me. I smiled as I saw Amelia walk up to me as well. I didn't need to talk to Noah, and I never will. "Hey" I said to Amelia. "You my dear have some explaining to do." She locked arms with me as we entered campus together and found a spot where we wouldn't be overheard. "Spill" she told me as she leaned against the wall. It troubled me at first having to relive everything that happened yesterday but soon enough I told Amelia. When I finished I managed to let a couple tears drop before Amelia comforted me. She hugged me tight and didn't let go. "Shh. It's okay Rosie. Noah is a total dick who doesn't deserve you. You have to stay strong today. You can't show him your weakness. Okay?" I nod as the bell rings, signaling me having to pay attention to class and not my problems.

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Being the last class, dance has always been my favorite. Also I love to dance. Whether me and Noah were dating or not I still loved the class. That is until today. I dreaded it because I knew Noah would use this class as a time to talk to me. Well guess what Noah, I'm ignoring you! And that's exactly what I did. I felt his eyes burning on my back, I saw the look of hurt he had, I saw his mouth open and close. But I ignored it all.

I really needed this class to end before I lost it. Mr. Winters reminded us about the dance on Friday. And that's when all my anger surged, I had to do something. I refuse to dance with Noah! He hurt me and dancing with him will end badly. So once the bell rang I waited for everyone to leave before talking to my teacher. "Umm Mr. Winters?"

"Yes Rosalinda?" I take a deep breathe. "Is there any way I could dance a solo on Friday instead of with my partner?" He looked down at a couple papers, probably trying to figure out who my partner was. "Why did something happen?" He finally asked. I shake my head hesitantly. "Can I just please do a solo?" He looks at me with what I think is concern. He should know how bad Noah is considering Noah's been at this school for three years now. "Okay Rosalinda. I expect to see you perform a solo instead of a duet with Noah on Friday." I exhale and relax before I break out into a huge grin. "Thank you so much Mr. Winters!" I walk out the door of his classroom and make my way to my motorcycle. I guess I can get my way in school.

Noah

Once I see her motorcycle roar to life and see her drive away from the high school, I sneak in. I need to know why she was talking to Mr. Winters. I need to know what she has planned. Why she came out happy.

I knocked three times before hearing Mr. Winters say "come in." I opened the door and walked in. I sat in the seat closest to his desk. "Ahh Noah. What brings you here?"

"I need to know why Rosie was in here." He raises an eyebrow. "You know, my partner?"

Mr. Winters sighs before he looks me in the eyes. "Noah Casanova, as of today you are now doing a solo. I'm sorry to inform you that Rosalinda has decided against a duet. You have until Friday to come up with a routine."

Anger surges through me. She didn't! "Mr. Winters, Rosie and I are just having small complications. Please do not make us each do a solo. I promise you our duet is spot on. Just please don't let her do a solo. And please don't tell her either." I whispered the last part to myself. Mr. Winters must've heard me because he raised an eyebrow in suspicion. "Noah you have not been my favorite student." He sighs. "But it would be unfair for the rest of the class that you two were able to do a solo. So I shall let you and Rosalinda do the duet and I trust that you will tell her." I smirk.

"Of course I will Mr. Winters. Thank you." I walk out of the classroom and walk across the street and into my truck. As if I would tell Rosie. She's got quite a surprise coming her way!