It's Not All Roses

Chapter 11

Three Weeks Later

It's been a quiet few weeks, everyone has been nice to me, including Hero. At first they were all a little to gentle with me. The only one that really went back to normal was Kiya, but that's because she's been through this before.

The night I told my story and Hero left, no one knew where he went or what he did but he was MIA for three days. Kiya said he does that sometimes.

I even canceled my date with Christian, we still text though. And the last two games I've worn Hero's jacket. Jess and I are on better terms, she apologized a few times explain she had done acid that night and was a mess.

I still keep her on the side though, we really don't hang out unless we're in the room together. Her and Luke are officially dating. Everyone on campus knows it too. They are the "campus couple." I spend more time with Kiya then I do with anyone else.

This weekend is homecoming. Everyone seems to be more focused on that then anything. Kiya however, hates everything to do with homecoming, so Niall is trying to make things easier for her.

I'm standing with Niall and Hero in the flower shop. "Weren't you supposed to do this like three fucking weeks ago?" Hero asks Niall.

"Hold up asshat, the last few weeks Kiya hasn't really been herself, I wanted to give her time."

Hero rolls his eyes. "Whatever, just make sure they are blue."

"What if she hates them?" Niall asks in a panicked tone.

I'm standing over by the wall of sunflowers my fingers gently going over the petals. "She won't. I promise." I say, not even bothering to look at Niall.

"I'm terrified," he mumbles.

"She's different, orchids are different, trust me," I finally look at him. "She loves them and she likes you so let it be."

"Ah! You're all stressin' me out!"

"I didn't say shit," Hero mumbles.

I turn and keep looking at the sunflowers. I love how they grow and fade with the sun every day. It makes them so different, so beautiful. I hear Niall talking to the cashier, nervous about this entire ordeal.

After buying them we get into his truck, Hero and I literally push each other until I'm in the passenger seat. He grumbles while he gets in the back and I can't help but laugh, Niall joins in as well.

When we get to practice I see Kiya in her athletic leggings and a sports bra. I found out a few weeks ago, that she became captain of the team because Morgan broke her foot. Kiya's hair is up in a bun and she's having the girls practice their flips and turns.

I walk up the bleachers as Niall and Hero make there way to the field. I watch all my friends practice.

"Hey can I sit with you?"

I look up from my history book and see Allie, "Yeah, why aren't you practicing."

"Asthma kicked my ass, Kiya said I could sit out today, she's great at Captain," she smiles, sitting next to me. "So is Niall gonna ask her on that date Tom keeps taking about?"

I nod and we both smile. "He's scared shitless but it's so funny."

Allie smiles, "Tom asked me to be his girlfriend."

"What?!" I squeal.

"Yeah last night," she giggles.

"And?"

"I said yes."

"Oh my god Allie, I'm so happy for you," I hug her and she hugs back.

Practice comes to a close and I watch as Niall races off the field before anyone else. It doesn't even phase Kiya, she is walking up to us, sighing heavily.