Midnight Scars

Chapter 15: 'Changes!'

The chirping of blue birds awakened the still atmosphere. I layed lifeless on my bed, unable to sleep from what occured a few hours ago. My eyes tired, swollen and reddened from tears that couldn't stop falling.

*Raps on door.*

"I'm not hungry!" I said in gritted teeth.

"No, uh, it's Scarlette. Can I come in?" She said softly.

Surprised at who it was, I sat upright on my bed and responded. "Sure, come in."

"Hi, uh. I saved you a pizza considering how much you like these." She smiled and handed me a plate with two pieces of pepperoni pizza along with a glass of milk.

"Thank you. But I honestly don't feel like eating." I replied, gently collecting the stuff from her hands and placing it on the little table near my bed.

"And that's exactly why you should eat. Don't Wana look like a skeleton now do you?" She teased.

"I actually wouldn't mind." I replied making her threw a pillow at me.

"Ouch!" I groaned

"See that's what I'm talking about. No strength to endure the hit from a PILLOW!" She taunted in a friendly way.

I chuckled and she giggled at that.

"So um. How are you holding up?" She asked in concern, her blue eyes popping.

"I'm breathing, but feel as if im gasping for air at the same time." I groaned.

"Oh god. That sucks. I've been there, felt that!" She said sighing.

"You have? That's really hard to believe considering how cool your life appears to be.." I said in surprise.

"There's alot people don't know about me." She said, smiling genuinely.

"Um. Kate. I honestly don't know how to say this. But. I had no idea about what happened to you that night after the party. I feel terrible about it. Why didn't anybody tell me anything?" She inquired in hurt.

"Thanks." I smiled then added. "I'm sorry but I didn't want you to know... I was.. I mean, you know? High school!" I looked at her in hurt.

"Kate, I have to talk to you about something. But I will leave that for later considering what you've been through lately. I'm sorry that I've made your life hell in the past. Please don't think about what I have to say and stress yourself, it'll make your beauty fade. Oh and, you can use my phone to contact that little cute nerd bestie of yours since your dad have ceased yours." She said and smiled assuring me she cared.

"That would be great! Thanks." I said softly and smiled.

She dropped her phone on my bed and left quietly closing my bedroom door.

I felt worse realizing that I had been so busy and forgot to contact my BESTFRIEND!

Me: "Hey Chrissy! It's Kate. I miss you so much!"

Chrissy: " I thought you forgot about me Kate! I miss you too. By the way, whose number is this? I almost didn't pick up."

Can you imagine the guilt im feeling right now? Of course I forgot, but I obviously can't tell her that. So I did what I do best. I lied.

Me: " I'm so sorry! How can I forget you babe? Um, my phone, its charging sloth is tripping and it's not gaining power. Scarlett lend me hers to call you. It's her number."

Chrissy: " Wait what?!! Am I hearing correct?! Scar-.. Scarlett.. the demon Scarlett! Told you.. to call me.. lend you her phone!! Am I  dreaming?" she exclaimed.

Realizing that my bestie has no idea what's happening in my life really hurts. But I'm responsible for that.

Me: "Yes. She actually described you as 'cute nerd' she's way different than I thought Chris." I explained.

Chrissy: "Okay why am I blushing." She said in excitement and added "California is really treating you guys well. I'm so happy for you."

Me: "Thanks love. So! What's happening there in Canada? What's new with you?" I asked trying to sound cheery.

Chrissy: "well.. I don't know how you're going to react to what I'm about to say. Bu-..." the line went dead.

Me: "hello? Chris? Are you there?" I asked like an idiot realizing the call had ended.

Who would of thought, the phone ran out of credit!

*phone rings*

Me: "Thank God you call back! What is it you were saying hun?"

Chrissy: "Um. Things have been pretty different for me here. In a good way. I'm actually the captain of the leading cheerleader squad and, well.. James and I hit it. He's my boyfriend!"

Remember James? My crush since 3rd grade. Yes. That James, is now my Best friend's boyfriend. I know I'm crazy in love with Tyler and I've gotten over James the first day I saw Tyler. But a part of me was triggered by such news.

Chrissy: "Kate! Talk to me please! Are you okay?"

Me: "Well of course I am! I'm super excited about your new life. And so happy you guys are together. You two deserve each other. He's a lucky guy, and so are you."
I was pleased at what I said. Because I meant it. But after realizing that I've been forbidden to see Tyler, broke my heart to several pieces. I wasn't jealous though, just hurt!

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Next: Chapter 16- "Jogging."