Pumped-Up Kicks (A Logan Lerman Story)

Chapter 55

Telly's P.O.V.

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So the new year came. But Logan didn't. School was a dead zone. Just me and Jase. To be honest, it was like we were in war and everyone we loved was dead. But that's not true. No one was dead. Or dying.

Currently, my butt was planted in my desk chair and I was wearing my fake pair of hipster glasses to match Jase's. My brain hurt as I attempted to do the algebra problems on the page. But when in life am I gonna need to know how much x equals.

There was a knock at my door. My eyebrows furrowed themselves. I slapped my pencil down and rubbed my temples. Lazily I got up and stretched hoping that the aches and pains in all of my limbs would go away. Hoping it was Logan I jogged to the door. I cringed when I saw Chris. "Oh hey Mr.Brookes."

"I didn't know you wore glasses Telly." I didn't know that you're a pedophile. I thought.

"I-I don't. I bought them because my friend Jase does and I didn't want him to feel left out. They aren't prescription." I stated and nodded while playing with my fingers. I couldn't toy with my hair since it was piled on top of my head. He looked at me like a hungry guy looks at bacon. "Why'd you come over?" My voice wavered a little bit.

"Oh right. So um I know that the season is over but I wanted to give you a gift. I thought because we're like friends." He shrugged and pulled something from his pocket.

"How's Suzanne? I hadn't seen her since the party." I didn't want what happened to repeat itself.

"She's fine. What about you? I haven't seen you in the shop at all. I was just checking on you." He moved a little closer invading my personal space.

"Oh I'm good. Busy with school and friends and other teenage things. And you didn't have to get me anything." He pulled out a little box. Inside held a beautiful amythest necklace that was cut into a small heart. I looked at him like he was crazy.

"Do you like it? I got everyone else something small. And even this is no biggie. Just a token of appreciation." He rubbed my shoulders. "Do you want me to put it on."

"Oh uh no. I have to put clear nail polish on the chain before I wear it. The silver will make me break out." I pulled my phone out of my sweatpants pocket and read the screen. Nothing. I didn't want Chris touching me. I didn't want Chris in my house. I didn't want him getting comfortable with himself. Almost on cue his phone pinged.

"Oh that's Suz. She needs me. I'll see you around. Take it easy Telly."

"You too Chris." He let himself out and I fell onto my couch clutching the beautiful necklace tightly. It was happening again. I rubbed my knees and hung my head. What Logan said about the pain thing... I don't think he was wrong. Emotional. Mental. Physical. I still clutched the purple heart and chain before I let it fall from my hands.

It got worse day by day. My phone rang in my bedroom. Reluctantly I got up and rushed to answer it. "Hey baby." I cringed again hearing Jared's voice.

"H-Hi Jared." I rubbed my forehead and left fingerprints on the lenses. "Whats up." I wanted him. And I wanted Logan. I really truly love the both of them. But right now I'm really mad at Logan for shying away again. He was giving me the cold shoulder actually.

"Are you okay? Whats wrong." Ever since he got back he's been more and more protective.

"Its getting worse Jared. I've already been to the doctors. The medicine they gave me isn't working. I don't know what to do anymore."

"Alright don't worry baby. I'm coming." There was a door slam in the background. "But don't hang up stay with me okay?"

"What are able to do about it?" I rolled my eyes. At least he was trying. I'll give him that much credit.