HER REASONS WHY ✨(Montgomery De La Cruz)✨

Chapter 4

     I put on a brave face, no one ever expects me to not be ok, no one ever thinks to ask though either. That's the thing about people some are good at masking their true emotions and others aren't, I just happened to be one of the ones who were. Hannah was good at masking her true emotions as well. I hate myself every day for missing the signs, I knew she was struggling and I did nothing. But that's another thing about people...we let emotions rule our lives. We let guilt and regret consume us until there is nothing left but anger, fear, and sadness. All I want is a chance to do it all over again to do right by Hannah, but that isn't possible because there are no do-overs.
     "There she is!"
"What do you want Bryce?"
"I think I made myself clear at the party the other night."
"Bryce I'm not interested so get lost!" I turn to walk away only to be stopped by him grabbing my wrist.
"What did you say to me?" He keeps a tight grip on my wrist while sending me a deadly glare.
"What's going on over here?" I hear the sound of my brother's voice and I'm filled with relief. Zach comes up to us with Justin and Alex at his side and Monty trailing slightly behind them along with Scott, and Marcus.
"Oh, nothing we were just talking...right Olivia?" He lets go of my wrist and makes it look like he was caressing my lower arm.
I yank my arm away from his touch and shove past all of them. I storm down the now empty halls. I make my way to the gym which is always empty during the first period. The sound of the door closing echoed throughout the empty gym. I sit down on the cold bleachers, refusing to let the tears come. I hear the echo of the gym door open and close again. I look up expecting to see Zach but instead, I see Monty.
"What are you doing in here Dempsey Jr.?" He comes up to the bleachers and stands right in front of me.
"I could ask you the same thing Bryce Jr."
"Are you kidding me? I am nothing like Bryce!"
"It was a joke Monty chill!" Next thing I know his face is inches from mine.
"Never compare me to Bryce again!" He storms out of the gym leaving me speechless.
     2nd period, also known as Math class or my personal favorite Mental Abuse To Humans. I take my seat in the 2nd to the last row, right next to the devil himself.
"Hey baby, I was bummed when we didn't get to finish our talk."
"Go fuck yourself, Bryce."
"Why would I do that when your here?"
"Bryce shut the hell up and leave her alone!"
"Relax Justy I'm just talking to her. Come on let's go have some fun." It was like the snap of a finger, I slam my hands on the desk and stand up which startles everyone including the teacher. But before I'm able to say a word someone jumps in front of me.
"Thanks, Monty I-" All that's heard is the sound of Monty's fist colliding with Bryce's face. The cracking of bone, the blood, it was enough to send me into overdrive. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't get my body to move, I was stuck. Someone puts their arms around me and walks me out of the room. It's like I'm not even in control, it's like my body is on autopilot. I only change course when acted on by a greater force. Who knew that force would turn out to be the person I thought I hated.