Best Friends

The Truth Hurts

KateLynn's POV: 

I wanted to catch up with Kristin before History, so instead of walking with Zayn, I went to our lockers and waited.  

While I was waiting, I heard the distinct click clack of high heels on tile. I glanced up and saw Makayla heading towards me. I rolled my eyes at her fake smile and looked away. "Katey! I really wanna talk to you for a minute." Her shrill voice pitched itself into my ears. I looked at her and said, "It's KateLynn, not Katey." I could tell she was trying not to roll her eyes as her smile faltered a bit. "Oh well! Anyhow, I wanted to tell you something about this summer..." She trailed off. What the hell? She honestly doesn't think I care about how many guys got inside her panties, does she? I nodded my head, a sign meaning she should continue.  

"Well, there was this party. And Zayn was there."My heart started racing once she said Zayn's name "We, uh... We almost slept together." My heart broke when she said that."Well, that's all I had to say, so I'll be going." She said, this time, the smile on her face was genuine. I slowly leaned my head back against the lockers and began to silently sob.  

"Kate?! What's wrong?" Kristi asked me, slightly panicked. I shook my head at her and pushed off of the lockers. I couldn't face him, so I walked in the other direction, away from Kristi, away from History, away from him. 

~*~ 

I went to Sebastian's Park, the place where we had our first date. I ran to the tree and leaned against it as I cried. After a few moments, I felt someone's presence. Before I knew it, I was being hugged by a pair of strong arms. I turned my face into his shoulder and kept crying as he rubbed my back, soothingly. Finally, after a little while of crying, I looked to see who was holding me.  

I was met by Seth Flynn. "Hey there. You alright?" He asked me. I shook my head. I don't know why, but I felt like I could trust him. "Zayn, he... He almost slept with Makayla..." I trailed off as a wave of fresh tears began to fill my eyes. "But he didnt." He stated it instead of asking it. I thought about that for a minute. He was right, although it ALMOST happened, it didn't really. Nothing truly happened between them. And Makayla was the one who told me, not Zayn. It could all just be a lie.  

I finally nodded my head at Flynn. "See? Now stop crying! Pretty girls should NEVER cry over stupid shit." He told me with a small smile. I returned his smile. Remembering that I had skipped school to come here, I began wondering why Flynn was cutting?  

"Aren't you supposed to be in class?" I asked. "Aren't you?" He shot back. My smile widened as I said, "Well, yeah, but I didn't really want my whole history class to see me cry my eyes out." "Ah, touché." He laughed. "Ok, so I skipped because I was a crying mess, but why did you?" I wondered. "Had to set up." He told me, pointing towards the gazebo. "Letters is playing tonight?" I asked, my eyes glinting with happiness. "Yeah we are, you coming?" He replied. I nodded my head. Maybe tonight wasn't a waste after all. 

~*~ 

I spent what was supposed to be fourth period with Flynn. I helped him finish setting up for tonight. After that, we went back to school. I went to Study Hall whereas he went to Math. Now to ask Zayn about that party.  

I walked into fifth period, a little early. I took a seat at the table Zayn, Maggie, Lacy, Abby, Nicole and I had claimed. Maggie was there, along with Nicole. "Lacy and Abby went to the auditorium, to practice." Maggie told me as I sat down. I nodded and waited for Zayn to appear. He finally walked in and a look of relief covered his face when he saw me.  

"Hey where di-" I cut him off by saying, "Did you and Makayla almost sleep together?" The relieved look instantly vanished and one of dread took its place. My stomach twisted at that look. Maggie and Nicole glanced at each other and then grabbed their books and walked away to another table. I stared at him, my face revealing nothing. I didn't dare let him know how much he had hurt me. "Who told you?" He asked, pain evident in his voice. Pain? Yeah right buddy; you're just sorry I found out. "Makayla." I replied. He shook his head and looked at me. His eyes were darker than usual; they were clouded with...Hatred? Does he hate me now?  

"KateLynn, I swear to you, NOTHING happened. I was drunk and sad and lonely because you weren't here. I di-" I shook my head at his explanation, tears filling my eyes again. I stood up and walked towards the table Maggie and Nicole had gone too. I sat down next to Maggie, and she put her arm around me as I began to shake with silent sobs.  

The boy I love just broke my heart