One Reason

~Chapter Seventeen~

My anxiety was at its peak as I stared down the front doors to hell, high school. Today I was walking in alone. I made sure to come late to miss Tori.

I have thousands of texts from everyone. Dustin and Tori. Lance even too.

I did not care about my tardiness. I cared that if I had to have a conversation with anyone today.

I slowly began walking towards the front doors as other kids ran in. My heart racing knowing what's to come.

The videos.

I had to stay as far away as I could from Tori or Dustin. My mood to talk to them is on a low.

The only sound echoing through the hallway was the thuds of my feet hitting ground as I made my way to first period.

I open the doors to first period, all eyes were on me.

"Tardy Mrs. Stewart. Sit down." The teacher says with a glare.

I keep my eyes on the floor before they flicker up at Lance who sat a couple seat behind mine. His face showed he wanted to say something but kept his mouth closed.

I slide down into my seat as the teacher continues with the lesson.

My mind was overwhelmed by the new thoughts entering my head. Thoughts about Dustin and Tori together, behind my back.

I just need to clear my mind, of everything.

I held the pencil steady in my hand as I start writing.

-

The bell rang as students got up from their seats and they made their way to the door.

I kept my ground as I finished writing down the notes.

I could feel someone watching me. I turn to see Lance walk over with Melody coming up to his side.

"I am sorry for just blurting that out about-" Melody began to speak up apologetically.

"Stop," I begin to collect my things. "I am glad you told me and you should of told me sooner..." I stand up from my desk, turning to the two.

"I know I should have but he's my brother." Melody kept at her innocent tone.

"And i'm your friend. He did something bad to me," I sigh, keeping myself calm from snapping at her. "I'm sorry. i'm just glad you told me. Thank you."

Lance glances back behind me. I slowly turn to see her stand their. Tori.

"Shelly? Can we please talk? You aren't answering my texts." Tori's voice was as usual deep and calm.

"I don't want to talk." I throw my bag on my back, starting to make my way to the door, suddenly Tori grabs my arm making me stop.

"Please, Michelle. I want to talk about this thing."

"Okay, fine. You want to talk? Why the hell did you sleep with my boyfriend?" I snapped at her, my anger rising.

"I-I," Tori stutters, glancing over at Lance and Melody as they stood aside. "Can we talk in private?"

"Who are you going to sleep with now? Seems you've made yourself out their with many." I snapped again at her. People begin to watch us, I do not care.

"W-What are you talking about? I-I want to talk in private." Tori looks around as all eyes were on us.

"For all I know you slept with Louis before he was killed!" I begin to shout at her, her eyes starting to water. 

"Michelle... I-I am sorry." Her voice got soft.

"No you aren't! I know about you and Dustin!" My voice is threatening, suddenly going to a whisper as I take a step closer to her. "and I know about you and Hannah..."

I turn away, making my way down the hallway. The sound of text tones fill the hallway as everyone reaches for their phones.

The only sound to be heard was the moans from the videos and the whimpering from Tori as she breaks down crying.

I walk away, as people kept their eyes on their phones as they watched the videos.

A small smirk grows on my face.

-

I turn down a hallway to see everyone's noses in their phones watching the video. I felt proud as Tori  felt the embarrassment and guilt.

I walk up to my locker, opening it to find an envelope.

I reach in grabbing it out, ripping it open to see a letter. I begin to read the cursive.

'It's me, unknown. I wish I could tell you my name but I can't take chances even though we trust each other now. If you need anything, you know how to get ahold of me. I have dirt on everyone. Have a great day, my love. ~unknown'

I place the letter back into the envelope sliding it into my bag. I grab out a book, shutting my locker. I begin to walk to class to see Dustin walking my way.

My mood turns as I start to feel angry once again. The site of him right now made me sick.

Dustin stood in front of me in no time.

"You probably saw the video and i'm sorry... so so sorry." Dustin keeps his voice calm, glancing around at the state on him.

"No, I haven't. I wouldn't object myself to that shit." I cross my arms, gripping the book in my hands.

"Listen, if you would let me explain-"

"No, I am done listening to you. I said we are over I meant it." My voice becomes harsh.

"Michelle, she raped me." Dustin whispered harshly back.