Temptation

Chapter 22

*Alice's POV*

It was raining that day. .

It was droopy and cloudy, unusual California weather. It doesn't usually rain as much here but this day it did.
Which is ironic because the weather showed exactly how I was feeling.

It's been five days since I've last heard from Shawn. I have tried calling him, but he won't answer my calls. I really do not blame him. I have been feeling so alone without him. This time apart has made me realize how much I really do need him in my life, and how much I miss his company.

Jenny hasn't been around as much lately. Ever since the night she met Matt, she has been spending a lot of time with him. I think there might be something up with them. I haven't seen any of the boys. I'm not ready to, not yet.

As for Cameron, he tries calling a few times a day. But I don't answer. He leaves a couple of text messages, usually along the lines of "I'm sorry.."
"Please call me back!" "Answer my phone calls, please?!" Or "I miss you, please call me back." But today I haven't heard from him. Maybe he's tired of trying... I wouldn't blame him.

Even though I do miss him tremendously, I have to restrain myself from coming back to him. The memories of that night, replay in my head and taunt me everyday. I acted so stupid, and immature. And letting Shawn down the way that I did was a mistake. I just remember the look on his eyes, begging for a chance, and it breaks me inside. I don't think I will ever be able to forgive myself for causing him so much pain.

I lay back down in bed, as I begin to watch another episode of Friends; my all time favorite television show. I haven't been out of the house in days, and I don't intend to. I take another handful of popcorn and shove it in my mouth.

Halfway through the episode, my eyelids soon begin to feel heavier. I'm exhausted. These past five days have been a nightmare. I haven't been able to sleep, eat, do anything. I have so many regrets from that night, but I can't change anything. I can't take it back, even though I wish I could... Plus being away from Cameron feels like hell.

The doorbell rings multiple times disturbing my sleep. I groan loudly before getting up. I head downstairs, not bother to put any shoes on. Jenny must of forgotten her key or something,
she's always so forgetful.

I look through the pupil and feel slightly disappointed when I don't see Cameron standing behind that door. Maybe because part of me wanted it to be him, but it wasn't.

It's Carter.

I open the door. "Jenny isn't home." I said dryly, before attempting to close the door, but he stops me by pushing the door open.

"I'm not looking for Jenny." He shakes his head. He's looking paler than usual, and his eyes are puffy and swollen.

"Okay?" I give him a confused look.

"Just listen to me, please?" He begs. The look on his eyes show concern, and it's scares me. Did something happen to Jenny? My mind begins to race.

I open the door letting him in, the rain was poring, and I wasn't going to let him get wet. He walks in and cleans his wet shoes in the small carpet.

"It's Cameron." He says, and my heart stops beating.

"Carter-" I groan. I don't want to hear about him right now.

"I know you probably don't want to talk to him but. . . You should go see him." He says and I shake my head.

"No," I stand my ground.

"Alice. . . Uh.. last night he got in a terrible car accident." He states, making me nearly fall down to the floor. The news taking me by surprise.