Rodrick Drools 🦋

Heartbreak

I wake up the next morning and quickly check if Rodrick has replied.

Rodrick: Well, thanks to Greg I'm grounded AND banned from the talent show. There goes my big break. I guess this won't be able to work out between us. Sorry Lina.

I feel like I've been punched in the stomach. Just a 'sorry'?

Me: I'm sorry I can't imagine how you must feel... but surely we can talk about this, at school? I don't want to lose this.
Rodrick: We can still be friends. You're a great girl.

I knew it was too good to be true, I should've trust my first impression of him. I'm feeling so down that I know I can't bear to be stuck at this house.

Me: Girls day? I need to talk.
Megan: I'm in.
Nicki: Meet at mine, parents are out for the day!

I quickly have a shower and get dressed, then head off to Nicki's house. I lie on the floor in her room. "What's wrong, tell us everything," Nicki says.
I find myself telling them absolutely every detail. "Oh Lina... I knew Rodrick was bad news. He's a typical bad boy," Megan says, sighing. "I really started to fall for him," I say. "I'm sure he likes you too. He's probably just so gutted about the talent show, maybe he needs some time?" Nicki suggests. "I know, it's just the way he said it. That's what really hurt," I say. They both hug me, and I realise how much I appreciate these girls. I don't know how I'm going to go back to school. Or babysit at his house.

The whole week of school, Rodrick avoids me. He doesn't make eye contact. I notice he isn't his usual self, he stays quiet in every class. It hurts so bad, but I need to give him space. I can't concentrate on anything.