I swear to god, if you bring me anymore food, I’m gonna throw this bowl of pudding at you.” The door opens and it’s Tate, chuckling.
“What are you doing here?” I feel like I say that line all the damn time.
“I came by to bring you your books and your change of clothes you left in the gym.”
“Lily was supposed to do that.” I’m gonna smack her.
“I didn’t give her much of a choice. I said we needed to talk. So, here I am.”
“Did my mom let you up?”
“Yep.” He says popping the ‘p’.
“Mom.” I yell out.
“Hear him out.” Mom yells back. What a traitor.
“Ok, fine, you gonna tell me what was with Courtney the other day?”
He sits on my bed and sighs. “I want to tell you, but I don’t know how I can without telling you about Courtney.”
“You know, I keep hearing that, You, Lily, even Ben. I’m getting rather sick of it!”
“Ray, calm down. Just, give me some time ok?”
“Yeah, whatever. Take whatever time you want. When you are ready to talk to me, maybe then we can give this stupid relationship another chance.”
“Ray, please.”
“No Tate. Not doing this. Now, if you don’t get out, I will throw this pudding at your head.”
He shakes his head as he lets out a laugh. “I wasn’t being funny.”
“Sure.” Tate says chuckling, as he walks out of my bedroom.
Once Tate leaves, I pick up the phone and call Lily. I am so going to give her a piece of my mind, letting Tate brings my things over. She knows what is going on right now. As soon as Lily picks up, I say the first thing that comes to mind.
“How could you let him bring my things over to me, knowing that I don’t want to talk to him right now?”
“Calm down, Chick. I let him take your things because you two need to talk.”
“That is not your call Lil, and you know that!” I am probably being a bit harsh but damn it, I don’t want people doing things that they think are right for me!
“I’m sorry. I won’t do it again.”
“I’m sorry for yelling at you. I just don’t want Tate thinking that I am always going to give in to him. His alpha male is cute and can be a bit annoying. Please, Lil if you know anything just tell me already!” I beg her.
“Ray, really if I knew the truth, I would tell you. But I don’t. Hey, I got to go finish this homework. You are lucky don’t have to worry about it since you passed out.”
“Hey, I didn’t ask for that.”
“Yeah, go eat. I don’t need you getting sick.”
I laugh, knowing that I have all this food around me right now. “Okay, see you tomorrow.”
“Yep. 7:45 sharp!” Lily says as she hangs up.
Chapter 12
I wake up the next morning a little bit early then I use to, but was feeling so much better then yesterday. I hop out of bed and take my time getting ready. I pick out a skirt and a blue top that falls off my shoulders, with a pair of my black high heels. I know I shouldn’t be decked out, but I want to show Tate what he is missing and to remind him, he caused us to break up.
I jump in the shower, taking my time shaving my legs. I get out and blow-dry my hair straight and put some make up on. I slide on my clothes checking myself out in the mirror. I turn to each side looking, I know one thing for sure, if this doesn’t get Tate’s attention and get him to be honest with me then I know it will get some one’s attention.
I grab my bag and head down to the kitchen grabbing an apple and some juice. My mother is at the stove cooking breakfast. She hasn’t even turn around to look at me yet.
“You know you need to eat more than whatever you just picked up, Rayleigh.” My mom states, as she turns around to look at me. “Rayleigh Ann Bell, what are you wearing!?”
I look at my mom and smile, and then I hear Lily honking her horn. “Got to go mom!” I kiss her on the cheek, going out the front door before she can tell me to go change.
I get into Lily’s car, not paying attention to see if Tate was waiting on
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