Lessons learned

Chapter 5

Okay, so I realised that yesterday I may have made a big deal about nothing. Of course he was acting, I asked him to pretend that we were still dating so what happened was completely justified, it's what I asked for after all.

I'm obviously still heartbroken by the fact that he told me he loved me and didn't really mean it but to be honest I've been heartbroken ever since he dumped me. I just haven't been honest with myself or him for that matter.

One thing's for sure though; I can not kiss him again because if I do then it will break down the walls that I've build up to protect myself from ever getting hurt again.

'So the next project is going to be done in partners, I'm going to go through the names in the register and you will tell me who you want you partner to be.' My english professor said and I immediately turned to look at Megan who was sat next to me giving me the same look. We always worked together in our english projects so it was obvious that we were going to choose each other again.

'Peter.'

I looked to Peter who scanned the room as if weighing up all of his options even though I knew that he would pick Logan, he always does.

'Hmmm...Nicolette.' He said smirking at me, I shot him a confused glance but got up and moved my stuff next to him anyway. I looked back to Megan who held the same expression as me, I just shrug my shoulders and sat next to him.

As the professor continued calling out names I leaned over to Peter and whispered in his ear. 'Why did you choose me?' He smiled at me but didn't answer until our teacher had completely finished.

'Well Miss Stone I believe that I was doing you a favour.' He said smugly. 'A favour?'

'Yes a favour, if I didn't pick you then Logan would have.' I stilled at the mention of his name and I looked over to see that he is now working with Megan, he doesn't look happy. 'Why would he want to work with me?'

'He's been trying to get hold of you since yesterday.' I know that, he kept ringing me last night after I slammed the door in his face, I of course couldn't answer any of his calls because of the amount of tears that were lodged in my throat.

Then this morning he tried to come by my dorm, I had a feeling that he would so I left early claiming to do some extra studying. I can't be around him right now, I just need to get over him and then I can see him again.

'He has? I didn't know.' I lied but he saw right through it. 'Of course you didn't.' He laughs and I swatted his arm.

'Right class now that you know your partners you can start working on the project, I'll see you tomorrow.' We start pile-ling out of the room but Peter pulls me back by my elbow. 'You're coming to my dorm tonight.' He tells me.

''I am?' I question. 'Yes, you just don't seem yourself and I'm determined to know why.' He's so sweet but I'd rather go home and wallow in my self pity. 'Peter I-'

'It wasn't a question Nic, I told you that you're coming to my dorm tonight.' He said more forcefully this time. 'What about Logan and James?' I innocently ask.

'There is this big party tonight at Lucus' house, the boys are going to be there.' I narrowed my eyes on him. 'Why aren't you going?'

He shrugs. 'I'll see you at nine.' He then walks off out of my sight and I am left confused still.

'What was that?' I jumped as I heard Megan's voice from beside me, I thought she left with the rest of the class. 'Peter asked me to come round tonight.'

'Oh? Well use protection.' My mouth fell open and I slapped her on the shoulder. 'Protection? Megan I'm not going to sleep with him!' I say as we walk out of the classroom. 'I'm just saying that one thing could lead to another and you might sleep with him.' I'm baffled, I would never sleep with Peter, he's my best friend and that is all he'll ever be. 'So Lucus is having a party tonight?' I change the subject. 'Yep.'