Again | g.d

Part Seven REWRITTEN

As you can tell from the new cover I shortened the title to Again! Also I'm completely rewriting this chapter - I didn't really like where the story line was headed so I'm backing up a lil bit lmao sorry for any confusion!!

Avery tucked the last bobby pin into her bun, smiling at me through the mirror she sat in front of.

"What do you think? Should I wear it up or down?"

"Well," I sat down on the edge of her bed, tapping my chin as I thought. "You'll look amazing, either way. But I think the bun's the way to go. Shows more of your face - so it'll be better for the pictures." I told her honestly.

Avery sighed in relief. "What would I do, without you?"

If you knew what I knew, you certainly wouldn't have piece of mind. Avery was was better off, without me, than she may think.

I ignored what I was thinking, plastering a smile on my face. "I'm a great best friend, I know."

But I'm not. I'm so not. I'm, probably, the worst best friend ever.

Avery snickered just as my phone rang, startling me. As if being around Avery wasn't already making me feel anxious, the caller ID flashing on my phone screen just made my nervousness worse.

It was Jack.

I've been avoiding him for days - ignoring his texts and not picking up his calls. I felt horrible for distancing myself from him, but I couldn't help it. Ever since I saw Grayson again, I just haven't felt the same - about myself, about Avery, and especially, about Jack. The only person who my feelings haven't changed one bit for is Grayson - yet another reason why I'm so hesitant to answer.

God, but he doesn't deserve this. He probably feels horrible, right now - and I'm the reason for it.

I sighed, as I picked up my phone. "Hey, can I take this?" I asked her.

Avery nodded eagerly. "Oh, my gosh, of course! The whole house is open, go anywhere you want." She smiled at me.

I nodded as I left the room, rushing to find somewhere before the call ended.

I walked as far as I could from Avery - and Grayson's - room, heading into the kitchen and leaning against the counter as I answered the phone.

"Hey."

I gulped. "Hi."

"You finally decided to answer my calls." I could hear the judgement in his tone - not that I could blame him.

I swept my hand over my face. "Jack, it's just -"

"What's been going on with you, lately?"

I looked down at the floor. "Nothing." I mumbled.

"Oh, really? Anna, ever since that engagement party you've been acting so different. You treat me like we're strangers when we manage to spend time together, and now you're avoiding me? What's up with you?"

What was I supposed to say to that?

I traced the pattern of the floor tiles with my foot. "I don't know, Jack."

And that was somewhat the truth. While I knew part of it was because Grayson was back in my life, I was still confused.

"Did I do something?" I could hear the hurt in his voice, making my heart clench.

"No, Jack, of course not - I swear." I said quickly.

"Then what is it, Anna? For weeks, now, I just feel like... I don't know, like I'm losing you, or something."