Despite being exhausted from the day’s events, I didn’t sleep much at Char’s. Not only did I not have my sleeping pills, but my mind was whirling with possibilities of what Aiden and Mason meant by “tomorrow.”
Which is today.
Meaning something is happening today.
And I still don’t know what it is.
But I do know that I’d rather have nothing happen.
Of course deep down, I really wish I could tear Kaitlyn and Ryan a new one for messing with me, but I can’t. I had all night at Char’s to think about it while I couldn’t sleep, and I’m positive that the best thing to do is to leave it alone and let it go.
There are bigger things at play here, and I don’t want stupid high school rivalry to ruin— and quite possibly literally end— my life.
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“I’m touched. Really. But I don’t want to start a never ending war. Ryan already hates Aiden, Kaitlyn despises me. Together they make a ruthless team without boundaries. I don’t want to have to be constantly looking out for the knife they plan to shove in my back. Can we please just be the bigger people and drop it before I’m the target of even more torment?” I plead, disclosing at least half of the truth.
Everyone looks dumbfounded; torn between their want to respect my wishes and need to punish someone who hurt one of their own. I sneak a look at Aiden, who continues to analyze me with a stoic face.
Charlotte’s the first to speak, “But didn’t Aiden and Mason already have a plan? Weren’t you guys going to handle it today?”
“We were going to handle it tonight,” Mason clarifies.
The boys’ eyes all light up with realization, and even Anna seems to get what they’re talking about.
“What’s tonight?” Char asks.
“Friday is when Aiden goes to the tr—” Noah is cut off when he notices Aiden sending him a death glare.
“Friday is when Aiden goes where?” I prompt, looking at
Which is today.
Meaning something is happening today.
And I still don’t know what it is.
But I do know that I’d rather have nothing happen.
Of course deep down, I really wish I could tear Kaitlyn and Ryan a new one for messing with me, but I can’t. I had all night at Char’s to think about it while I couldn’t sleep, and I’m positive that the best thing to do is to leave it alone and let it go.
There are bigger things at play here, and I don’t want stupid high school rivalry to ruin— and quite possibly literally end— my life.
If I retaliate …show more content…
“I’m touched. Really. But I don’t want to start a never ending war. Ryan already hates Aiden, Kaitlyn despises me. Together they make a ruthless team without boundaries. I don’t want to have to be constantly looking out for the knife they plan to shove in my back. Can we please just be the bigger people and drop it before I’m the target of even more torment?” I plead, disclosing at least half of the truth.
Everyone looks dumbfounded; torn between their want to respect my wishes and need to punish someone who hurt one of their own. I sneak a look at Aiden, who continues to analyze me with a stoic face.
Charlotte’s the first to speak, “But didn’t Aiden and Mason already have a plan? Weren’t you guys going to handle it today?”
“We were going to handle it tonight,” Mason clarifies.
The boys’ eyes all light up with realization, and even Anna seems to get what they’re talking about.
“What’s tonight?” Char asks.
“Friday is when Aiden goes to the tr—” Noah is cut off when he notices Aiden sending him a death glare.
“Friday is when Aiden goes where?” I prompt, looking at