Stubborn Love.

Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Kelsey POV

I would lie if I say that I'm not bothered by Jack's attitude towards me. Because I am. A lot. It makes me sad and angry, especially when I'm treated like I don't even exist. I told myself not to think about the situation anymore but what am I doing right now? I'm sitting in a corner, far away from anything and anyone, thinking about my friend. If I only knew how could make it up to him again? 

I sigh and look to the ground before burying my face in my hands. Maybe Niall could help me finding a way? The only problem is that Niall doesn't seem that fond of Jack and I bet he would actually like it if I stop hanging out with Jack. But it's worth a try, right? 

The bell ringing in the background brings me back to reality and I get up from the rock I was sitting on. I don't want to go back to classroom not back to Emily and definitely not back to Jack. I just want to go home and pity myself like I used to do a couple of months ago. Neither Deb nor Nate will be home so I'll be alone. Before I can change my mind, I grab my bag and walk off the schoolyard, through the big gate. When I'm stood on the sidewalk of the street, I already feel better. I guess it was the right decision. I wonder if Emily will even notice that I'm gone. Probably not since she has only eyes for Jack. Oh my god, maybe Jack really was at the party and they made out, that would explain their attitude this morning. 

I pull my phone out of my big bag and put my headphones in before turning on the music. Yes I did check if Niall sent me a message but there's nothing. No one, not even him, is interested in me today. I'm all alone. Sad. I could call Niall, but no that would just show how desperate I am. If I tell Niall how Jack keeps treating me, I bet he'd freak out and talk bad about my friend and that's something I don't want to have to hear right now.

"Kelsey." Someone calls after me. I realise that I'm still standing in front of the school, not having moved at all. I don't even have to turn around to check who it is. It's Jack but to be honest, I'm too disappointed to talk to him right now. I act like I haven't heard him calling after me and start walking along the sidewalk eventually. Maybe he'll come running after me. Silly me, of course he won't.

"Kelsey wait." Jack yells but I remain strong, for once. Just keep walking, I tell myself. 

After a few seconds, and him not calling my name again, I turn around. He is standing a couple of meters behind me, looking at me and when he notices that I've turned around, he throws his arms in the air. I made a mistake by looking back. I should have just kept walking. 

*

The house is empty just as I've expected it to be. I throw my bag in the next corner and see if I can find anything I could eat. I'm starving since lunch wasn't in for me today. When I open the fridge there's still leftovers from yesterday's dinner, the one skipped because I met up with Emily which was a mistake. I can't believe that that was less than a day ago. It feels like weeks have passed since then. I close the fridge again. This, today, is a nightmare. I wonder if it's going to be any worse. 

I lean against the kitchen counter, not knowing what to do next, or what not to do. Yes I'm still pitying myself and it's getting worse. Maybe I should just try my luck and get some sleep. Maybe after a couple of hours of not having to think about anything I'll feel better.  

Niall POV

Today couldn't have gone any better. Number one in the UK, everyone being happy and in a good mood, I think I can say that there's nothing that could bring me down right now. Well there's something. For once it's not Kelsey and no it doesn't have anything to do with her either. It's more the worry and being scared for Saturday. Now that I think of it, it might help if Kelsey would come and sit in the audience, maybe I wouldn't be so worried that something could go wrong. Yes that's the solution. That's the best idea I've had in a long time. But before I call her, I want to make sure that the other boys are okay with her being there. Especially Harry.