The Boy Next Door

Chapter 7

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『 Chapter 7: My Truth 』

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**Previously**

I jolted upstairs taking off my jersey under my sweaty body, and putting my hair in a sloppy bun. while I brushed my teeth again.

I walked into the shower taking my bun out and scrubbing my body. I felt disgusting. Sweaty hair and all. I rubbed my hair in the towel padding in down dry before letting it fall sloppily on my shoulder.

I am not ready for today.

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I walked to school today since I lived only 20 minutes away, I ran. Getting my workout in, I wore my jersey to school and kept my change of clothes in my bag. I go straight to the gym, washing my face, and looking up to see Holden.

"What are you doing here?" I ask trying not to sound annoyed, but it was morning and I was exhausted, so my tone wasn't friendly.

"Sorry to bother you, I was grabbing my jersey. I'll see you out there?" I nod then stop him, "are Slate and Ava dating?''

He chuckled, "No. Although he thinks she likes him, of course, I blame that on his ego. Why? Are you interested in dating him?"

I sigh, "no, just making sure that's not why he hates me."

He walked over to me whispered in my ear, making the hairs on my back stand beyond end, "he's just a prick" he winked at me before leaving. I swallowed, feeling uncomfortable.

I didn't like being that close to him. I looking at guys from afar. I feel safer like that. Safer than with him.

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I made my way out of the school and onto the field, feeling Holden's gaze linger on me before Slate interrupted slipping me out of trans.

He stood there, his face expressionless, his eyes staring at me, but I didn't look at him. I felt uncomfortable since my encounter with Holden.

I will never look at that boy ever again.

"Greene, is there a problem?" I hear Slate ask before I look up still not looking him in the eye.

Don't cry.

To late.

The tears ran down my face. My body fell to the ground, as I close my eyes, and put my hands over my face. Slate stood there watching me cry while Skylar ran over to me, and began walking me off the field.

"Are you okay?"

I shook my head, and she began to cradle me in her arms. My head placed lightly on her chest and she rubbed my hair, continuing to ask me what's wrong.

"Can you take me to the office. I need to call my mom." I hiccuped my voice muffled, she picked me up and put her arm around my waist carrying me to the office.

I got there and everyone stared at me. Then I see him.

Noah.

I walk out of the office catching his eye fall into his arms still crying. I put my arms around his neck and he held my waist hugging me tightly.

"What's wrong?" he asked pulling me away from him, as I watch Skylar walk away from me, almost going to hug me again, but seeing that Noah has a firm grip on me, she smiled then turned wandering off.

"Can we go somewhere?"I asked as he grabs my hand and I take a firm grab back. We make our way over to an empty room. That said Health. He sat me down and sat on a desk looking down at me.

I took a deep breath. I tried to talk I wiped my eyes, and stared at him, his eyes filled with sympathy. "Holden he" I tried continuing, "I didn't want to" I stopped taking another deep breath and closing my eyes, "I was raped."

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Noah stayed home with all day, we watched Catfish. I laid my head on his shoulder, with a blanket wrapped around me staring at the wall.

"Hey, you hungry?"

I nodded, "yeah..."

He got up and walked out of the lounge I hear him going through my cupboards.

"What do you want?"

"I could go for Mac N Cheese." I smile walking over still keeping my blanket wrapped around my shoulders. He grabbed a pan and a box of Kraft. I sit down and rest my hand on forehead.

"Great, now when I go back to school tomorrow, everyone is going to starring." I moan putting my hands in my face embarrass.

"Let them stare. Never stopped you before. Hell, that's how you met me."

"I love you" I laugh crinkling me nose.

"Who doesn't?" he chuckled back. "Do you want to talk about it?''

I shake my head. "No."

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I fell asleep in Noah's arms. He cradled me.

Waking up I hear the sizzle of a pan.

"Dad?"

"Nope. Still me. I guess he didn't come home last night..." I hear Noah comment flipping something.

"What are you making, it smells hella good."

"Omelette. My mom taught me, she likes coping cooking show, and when I was younger I was inspired. I only know how to make omelets though, and boxed recipes..."I smiled then close my eyes again, yawning.

Last night, I didn't feel lonely. I had someone there for me. I told my truth. Part of it, but still I told him; I told someone. My shoulder relaxed as I remember the pain I held in not telling someone. Of course, my parents know, but Noah is the person friend I've ever told.

I like having a gay best friend.

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**Important**

How do you guys feel about Isabella's truth?

How do you feel about Skylar? Are you starting to like her character?

What about Holden? Do you think he did it? Who do you think raped Bella?

Vote and comment! I would love if you answer my questions! I would love to hear your explanations!