I pulled over and let loose. I dropped my head to my hands and sobbed. Everything was happening so fast, I was completely frazzled, which I guess is why I was having a mental breakdown.
Liam thinks I like him.
Connor doesn’t want anything to do with me- why would he ? He’s nothing but a heartbreaker.
Some random guy has my number, and apparently we are going to go on a date.
20 minutes later
I leaned back, wiping the leftover tears. Starting up the car, I drove home, hoping to be able to talk to my mum.
Like they say : Mother’s always right.
I opened the front door, and entered in a hurry.
Mum ! You home ? I called out.
Pumpkin ? Why are you home so early ? She asked, looking up in surprise from her computer.
I-I need you. I whimpered.
Say no more. She said, making her way to me.
1 hour later
We sat on my bed, laughing our heads off.
You nearly kill some guy and now you’re going on a date with him ? She asked between laughs.
I guess so. I said, smiling.
Wait, he’s not some old man… is she ? She asked me, her eyes wide with fear.
Mum ! I gasped, slapping her playfully. Of course not ! He’s like my age. I think he goes to a different high school though.
Oh, okay. My mum said, smiling again. Just be careful though, he could always be one of those serial killers. I laughed and nodded my head.
Don’t worry mum, I don’t plan on ever seeing him again. I reassured her. She cracked a grin and leaned back.
So what are you going to do about your Connor and Liam problem ? She asked, sounding serious.
I frowned. I’m not sure. I- I just feel so conflicted. My mum nodded understandingly.
My advice- go for Connor.
My eyes widened and I stared at her for a moment. But after all he’s done. I said, shocked.
Honey, you said it yourself. Liam is sweet and kind, but you don’t feel any connection. I know Connor has a bad reputation and all, but you should take the risk if you feel that somewhere in your heart, you like him.
That’s the thing mum. I don’t know how I feel about Connor. He’s just so confusing, and I don’t want to put myself out there just so he can use me. I said, falling back onto my bed, lying down. My mum copied me so that we were lying together.
But you guys seemed so happy… She trailed off.
I know ! I said, throwing my hands up. I don’t even know him that well, but he’s the only one who’s actually tried to get to know me.
What about Jess ? I thought you two were really close.
I sighed. We are… It’s just I don’t want to burden her with all my problems. My past. I added the last part in a whisper.
You should. My mum said, sitting up to look at me. Pumpkin, you need to be able to talk to someone in case you ever have a breakdown. You need someone there for you.
I nodded in agreement. You’re right. Jessica should know the real me, not just what I want her to know.
Now about my Liam and Connor problem… I said, trailing off. My mum lay back down next to me.
Oh, just go lesbo. She said, cracking a smile. (A/N Not meant to be offensive at all)
I burst out laughing, looking back at my mum.
Thank you. I said gratefully.
Anything for my baby. She cooed, pinching my cheek. I squealed and pulling away, playfully glaring.
As for my problem- I now know what I’m going to do.
Jess’s POV IT’S A FIRST
Calm down you freak ! James shouted, pinning my wrists to the lockers. I growled and kicked out my legs while continuing to struggle.
What did you do to her ? I screamed. I managed to break loose after giving his shin a good kick, causing him to let go and grasp his leg painfully.
Who ? He asked, glaring at me angrily.
Bella ! I yelled, lifting my leg to kick him again. Suddenly he was in front of me again, and shoved my into the lockers, using his body to pin down mine.
What has happened to you ? You used to be the shy, quiet girl, who was too scared to even look my way. Now you are some deranged, psychotic, bitch trying to kill me ! James said as I struggled to push him away.
Yeah well that was before you screwed with my best friend, asshole ! I snarled as I tried to find a way to get away.
You know, all your wiggling against me is kind of a turn on. He whispered, leaning his face only a mere inch away from mine.
That got me to freeze completely, pressing myself against the locker in attempt to distance myself.
Look, I know I said some bad things to Bella, and I feel really bad. He said, pausing. If I could take it back, I would.
You made her cry. I snapped, glaring at him. He sighed and looked away before meeting my angry eyes.
She put Connor through a lot. He’s one of my best friends and I couldn’t stand to see him so hurt. He said.
Hurt ? Connor ? I scoffed. Whatever you say.
James frowned, annoyed. She was a total bitch to him. One minute she kisses him- then the next, she’s telling him he’s not good enough. My eyes widened at this.
Wow…. So she didn’t tell you ? James asked. Maybe you two aren’t’ as good of friends as you thought. With all my strength, I managed to push James away. Without another word, I left.
That girl had some explaining to do.
Bella’s POV
My mum left go pick up Luca and Sophie while I decided to stay home alone. A knock sounded on the door. Hmm, I wonder who that could be, I thought to myself, opening the door.
Oh, hey J-
We need to talk.