Too Bad For Her Own Good

Chapter 21

The morning went by smoothly. Well, as smooth as it can be when the impending "game" looms just around the corner.

Logan and I didn't say anything after we whispered our good night's to each other last night. I fell asleep after a while, the sound of his breathing from across the phone keeping me leveled.

I got dressed. Brushed my teeth. Normal things. But my head was reeling.

Reeling in confusion. In understanding. Fear and worry. It would help if I understood more of the details of what's going on, it would make me feel safer, like I'm more able to stop it. But that will come later. Logan said he'd tell me everything, but we have a mandatory meeting this morning.

My parents have already fled the house to get to a conference being held in town, I didn't even get a note this time.

I thought I was over the need for attention I had because of them. I wasn't looking for a welcome home party, or even a hug. Maybe just a glance, or a how are you would have been nice. Or, I don't know, acknowledging the fact that I'm married?

But I didn't get one. My father never even looked at me. And I'll just have to get over it 

I grab a banana on the way out, and it's turning a bit brown. Still edible but not delicious. I take a bite, leaving the house and locking the door firmly shut behind me.

I walk over to Logan's truck, hopping inside the drivers seat. This seat is far less comfortable then the passenger seat, just let me say that.

I start the car, wondering if I need to pick Logan up. I decide against it, thinking he would have called me to inform me. Mason had their, "spare car" at the house last night. They can drive that.

Time moves much to quickly, and I'm soon pulling up into the school parking lot.

Logan's spot is empty, and seeing as this truck parks there everyday, I pull in.

My heart is racing, and my mind forgets about the gangs and the games for a second. For now, I need to focus on this meeting.

I open the door hopping out of the truck, and am immediately pulled into strong arms grabbing me from behind. 

"Hi." I hear his voice and smile. Squealing as he picks me up, spinning us in a circle much like in a movie.

He puts me down, hugging my back further against his chest, and leaning down to nuzzle his face in my neck.

I turn around, putting my hands on his shoulders so I can face him properly, and look into those green eyes I've been thinking about more than I should be. 

"Hi." I whisper back.

He laces his fingers around my waist, resting them on the small of my back, and pulling my body flush against his larger one.

"I missed you." He mumbles, kissing my hair at the top of my head.

"It was one night Logan." I tell him, although I missed him too. He knows that.

He smiles, pecking a small kiss on the tip of my nose.

"I still missed you." He says, finally letting go and grabbing my hand. I grasp it firmly, lacing our fingers through each other.

Logan smiles, and I suddenly am not afraid anymore. Logan will take care of it. I know there is a monstrous portion of him, I am well aware. I know that just as confidently as I know that he will take care of this. Whether it be because he cares about me or because he feels responsible, he will take care of it. 

And for now, I'm okay with just that.

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"Alright students, newly-weds, as you all know we have gathered at this school for an informational meeting regarding the new marriages that took place last week."