Relentless

Chapter 16

Jay

I return home at two o'clock in the morning. When I walk in, I see Lisa sitting on the couch, watching television. When she sees me, she sighs with relief and runs to my side, hugging me. I hand her the keys and look at her apologetically.

"I'm sorry." I whisper. I walk to my room, not wanting to hear a lecture, and lay in my bed. I curl up in my sheets and close my eyes to see Ashton in-front of me. I open them to see my brown wall instead of brown eyes staring into mine.

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As I drive to school the next morning in my hoodie and shorts, I think of ways to maneuver Ashton. Walking in different hallways, looking at the floor the entire time, anything. I don't want to see him.

But, of course, I didn't get what I wanted. As I step out of my car once I reach the parking lot, I see Ashton stepping out of his. His head turns and his gorgeous eyes automatically lock with mine. I look down and walk at a rapid pace to the front door.

"Jay!" I hear Ashton call. I do not turn around or flinch. I start running for the school door and run to the chorus room. Once I get there, I realize that first period doesn't start for a half an hour. I have the room all to myself.

I place my books down on a seat and move to the piano. I play four pretty chords and then hear the door swing open.

"Ms. Myers, do you think you and I could run something really quick? I mean, I could play and sing at the same time but I haven't really gotten the chance to... Well, release a lot of added stress." I ask, still playing the four chords.

"So I guess I'm that added stress." My head shoots up and instead of seeing Myers, I see McJerk.

"What the hell are you doing here? Get out!" I scream. Instead of listening to me, he walks down the shot steps and moves directly in-front of me.

How dare he invade my only sanctuary?!

"Where were you yesterday? You think you could just pull a stunt like that and..."

"What did you think I would do, Ashton? I ran away! I allowed myself to slip, just once, and you snapped me out of it. So I guess I should thank you."

"Slip? How did you slip? You were crying and I..."

"That's just it, Ashton! I don't want to... Just get out."

"Jay,"

"No! I don't want to hear it! I'm so tired of getting hurt! I am exhausted! Just stop talking to me and get out of here. Now!" I yell. I see a hurt look deep down in his eyes, causing my inner me to feel guilty. Jay, however, feels no remorse and pushes his chest. "Leave! I want nothing to do with you! Just get out!" I push him harder and he turns around for the exit. I turn back to the piano and slam my hands on it in aggravation, revealing a chord that sounds like it belongs in a horror film.

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As the weeks progress, I have not communicated with Ashton at all. I stay to myself and read when I'm not doing my work. My black hoodie is my best friend that I wear everyday and I am not the most approachable girl. Although, I have made enemies without knowing it.

As I walk through the halls, I always feel everyone giving me evil glares. Juliet would've run for the hills in a deep state of hysteria. But me, I continue walking to my class until I feel someone trip me and I make contact with the cold ground.

"Bitch!" Someone yells, walking away from me. I look up to see my books scattered and papers all over the floor. I move to grab a piece but see a wedge heel on-top of it. I look up from my position on the ground and see Brooke with her clique of egotistical clones.