So many secrets

Chapter thirteen: But

Cheryl POV
I was getting a little tired of this cat and mouse game Toni was playing on me.What he thought I was going to chase him .Well of course I was I can't let a guy like that walk out of my life.

I was right on his heel. How would he get home he drove my car?

"I could drive you home if you want?" I ask. I really didn't want him to walk him alone. What if he got lost are something. I really care about his well being.

I don't need your help I can walk ." he says . Ugh why is this guy so stubborn.well I was too we both can't be stubborn .how will we get anything done?

" why you do that Toni?" I ask I had to admit Toni pushing me away was really getting to me. I never been vulnerable before. Toni is bringing all these emotions out.It kind of scares me I do even know this guy.

He turn around looking annoyed "do what Cheryl?"

"I don't need your help I'm not a fucking charity case Cheryl." He walking off.oh I'm not letting him get away this time.

"I'm not letting you walk away from me again Toni." I say continue my reason on why I'm not letting him go so easily.

So caught up in my little speech.I didn't realize Toni was leaning in to me .until I felt soft lip connected to mines . I finally understand those  romance books I read. I felt like I was on top of the world. With all the butterflies in my stomach.

We pull apart because he was babbling about something when I cut him off and kiss him again.

We pull apart again with me telling him I'm driving him home.

As I was driving Toni home .we drove in a comfortable silence. I think we were both still shock from that amazing kiss.

As I was driving I noticed Toni stay in the poor side of river dale. at least it isn't as bad as the south side. In all honesty I didn't care if Toni had money are not. I have More than enough for the both of us.

"It's right there Bombshell that blue house."he says pointing at the small house. I park in front Toni house.

"Thanks for bringing me home Cheryl I really appreciate it." He says smiling

" it wasn't a big deal Toni ."

He was getting out the car but I stop him. " why did you kiss me?"

He smirk " I don't know .why did you kiss me back?"I slap his arm "Toni I'm serious .I want to know did it mean something?" I ask him lowly I'm afraid of what he's going to say .

"Cheryl it meant something but."
Why a but ? I didn't want to hear a but in that sentence.

" but we can't go there." He says looking deep in my eyes . It seems his words was hurting himself.

"W-Why not?"

" I'm not good Cheryl ,you could do better and I come with a lot of baggage and secrets."

" Toni I just want you to give us a chance please." I ask . I know I probably sounded so desperate

" we can't go there .Just go home Cheryl." He say before getting out the car.

He rejected me. That's what kept going through my mind. As I drove home with tears in my eyes.I can't believe Toni told me that.

He wouldn't even give us a chance.I guess my mother was right I am loveless.but I know one thing I was going to make Toni pay.