This Means War

Chapter 13 ~ No Feelings Because Feelings Are Ew!

I holed myself in my room all Saturday listening to Taylor Swift, Adele and Drake. I had just ruined the best thing I'd ever had. That afternoon, Vinny came into my room and I rolled my eyes. Did he really think I wanted to see his stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid, hella stupid face right now? He did this. If he hadn't found out, then I wouldn't have had to tell Cade. Actually, it's Ariana's fault. Curse her big mouth!

"Hey, umm, you have a package waiting for you downstairs." I didn't say anything and he sighed and sat next to me on my bed. "Look, I know you're hurting right now because of Cade, but the only way to forget about the way you feel is to distract yourself by doing something else." He was looking at me, so I turned and looked at him.

"I've gotten my heart broken before too, trust me, you'll feel better eventually. But the only way to make it go away faster is to ignore the feelings." He took my hand and squeezed it, then got up and before he left the room I called his name.

"Vin," He turned around with a raised eyebrow, "Thanks" He slightly smiled. I sighed and walked downstairs with him. He ended up going out the door, telling me he was going to a weekend lacrosse practice. I took the package up to my room and opened it. There was a note inside in girlish handwriting - I totally forgot about the shoes. I haven't seen Cade for a while so I figured I'd just send the shoes to you. I would've brought them myself, but I've been swamped with party stuff. Hope to see you Sunday. What am I saying - I know I will.

 - xo, Eva.

The shoes were black and matched the dress she'd bought for me completely. They really were going to look great. But I couldn't go, could I? Cade would be there, and I know for a fact that he doesn't want to see my face right now. However, if were in the same room - a party, I can explain myself to him and hopefully we can talk everything out. Or, even if he avoids talking to me all night, I'll at least be able to see him. And when Eva gives the obvious speech she'll give, Cade will be standing next to her with a smile on his face, and that'll make all the hurt of him ignoring me bearable for just a moment. I knew I had to go.

Sunday night, Vinny and I got into his car to drive to Cade's house where the party would be. Vinny had been invited since he is Cade's best friend. Vinny looked very nice and I was nervous to be here, but Vinny offered his arm and I smiled, took a deep breath, and looped my arm through his. We walked in, and the house looked beautiful - flooded with a golden light. Nice, elegant music was playing and small, light conversations were taking place.

When we made it inside, Vinny looked at me and I nodded my head and released him from my clutch. "Hey, I'm gonna go get a drink. You gonna be okay?" I nodded and he walked away. Then Eva walked up to me with a big smile. "Darcy! I am so happy you could make it." I smiled. "If you're looking for Cade, I think he's in his room. But I couldn't get him to come out. I don't know what's wrong with him. Maybe you could get him to make an appearance." I doubt it, but I went to his room anyway.

I opened the door and walked in, but he wasn't in his room. I turned on the light and was surprised by what was in front of me. It was the prom dress he'd bought for me. The tag was still on the dress and it made me want to start crying again. It was hanging on his dresser which was next to his desk. I walked to the desk and saw a note was written, reading: I still think you deserve a dress as gorgeous as you. And then I did start crying. I couldn't believe I had ruined this. Then I heard footsteps in the room and I looked up and saw Cade standing there, stunned to see me actually here. Then his face changed to a look of irritation.

"Can you get out of my room, Chapman?"

"You bought the dress." I said, pointing to it.

"Yea. Take it and please leave." I got up and walked over to him and he turned his face to the side when I went to touch him. "Darcy, please go."