Briar

Chapter 26

Spring break has come to an end, and now I have to go to school tomorrow. I have been depressed lately, mainly because of Alec. I avoid him as best as I can. His mother wanted us to go over to his house for dinner, but since I told my mother what happened, she declined the offer. And now I have to face him tomorrow at school.

 I didn't tell Cece or Diego what happened between us. And I don't plan on doing it. I don't want their friendship with Alec to be ruined just because of me. I would feel terrible for splitting my friends up like that. And who knows which side they will take.

I head downstairs to eat dinner. Normally eating dinner with my mom would be filled with chatting and laughter, but not these past few nights. She knows what I'm going through. Those hurtful words of Alec still lingers in my mind.

So we ate in silence. A few occasional asking to pass the ketchup but nothing else. After dinner I head back upstairs and slump on my bed. My eyes close shut pretty fastly from all the tears that fall from it. 

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The dreadful day arrives. School. With the alarm clock ringing I turn it off and rub my eyes. I sit up in my bed and walk like a zombie to the bathroom to do my lady things. I grab my clothes and change into them. I'm in no rush. I don't even want to see him today. That is if he even shows up.

And who knows if he told Diego what happened. Or Zach, Mason, and Aaron. They are his friends too. 

I don't even bother to dress nice today. I just grab an oversized t-shirt and sling it over my head. Then I grab a pair of leggings and just slide them on. I don't even bother brushing my hair. Who am I even trying to look good for anyway?

But why should I feel so down because of Alec? Yeah he made me feel like this but that's just life. Life will throw you obstacles but that doesn't mean you should try any less because it gets harder. But I still don't have the energy to dress nice. What a waste of advice.

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My mom drops me off at school and I wave her off. I put the things I don't need into my locker and grab the things I do need. At least I don't have any classes with Alec. That's good.

Cece doesn't suspect a thing. And I intend to keep it that way. I'm glad Alec was at least good enough to not spread this whole drama out. That would've been bad. But even if she knew she was pretty darn good at hiding it.

Lunch comes around and I dread this moment more than ever. We would normally sit with Alec and Diego, but with the whole on the break thing. I don't really think that's a good idea. But I wouldn't want Cece to think something has happened and her making a big deal out of it. So I put on my big girl panties and sat at our table. 

It was just us for now until Diego and the guys come walking towards us with lunch trays. This is the only time I wish Alec wasn't here. And I must be soooo lucky because there he is, walking with the guys.

They all take their seats and since Alec normally sits by be, he does just that. I scootch a little over as to not touch him. He did say he wanted personal space. And I did say I was going to give it to him.

As I move to the side I see Alec's hand form into a fist. His jaw clenched tight. 

"So, there's this party. You are all welcomed to go." Zach says breaking the silence. 

"Oooooh, where?" Cece asks getting excited.

"Dylan's place. There gonna be a bunch of booze so you guys won't wanna miss out." Aaron adds. Booze? I don't think that's gonna convince me to do. Well then again parties aren't my scene. But I need something to do so why not?

"When is it?" Diego chimes in.

"It's in the summer. So like a summer fun party." Mason says stuffing a fry into his mouth. "You going?"

"Hell yeah!" Cece shouts. "Briar you wanna go?" She turns to ask me. Now everyone's eyes are looking at me. And I shudder as I feel those brown eyes land on my own.

"Yeah I'll go." I say and everyone breaks out into a smile. Well, almost everyone. One specific person more like clenches their jaw, if they could without breaking it.

"Awesome!" Diego shouts. 

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Alec's POV - 2 weeks ago

I had received a phone call. And fuck me because my stupid ex called. What does she want? She's been spamming me ever since I got cozied up with Briar. So after the movie had finished I told Briar that I'd be back.

I went to the backyard and called that bitch. "What." I say into the phone, using my 'hurry the fuck up' voice.

"Hey babe." She says trying to sound seductive. "What're you doing?"

This bitch. Get a fucking hint. "I'm with my girlfriend right now. What do you want Veronica?" I growl into the phone. Veronica was a girl I had dated a while back. We were in junior year, and this little bitch decided it'd be a good idea to try out one of my friend's dick. Yeah, she cheated on me. I was angry, I thought I loved her. But I guess I haven't really found out what love was yet. 

"Really? You're gonna greet your girlfriend that way?" She asks with a duh tone.

"You are not my fucking girlfriend Veronica, get that into your pretty little head of yours." I say growing agitated.

"Aww, my poor baby is angry. Let me make it up to you."

"I don't need you. I'm hanging up."

"No! Wait...." She takes a deep breath from the other line. "I need a favor from you."

Great, not this again. "No. Whatever you plan on asking me, the answer is no."

"Okay, but don't mind me when your little flower gets crushed." She says adding a baby tone to the end as she mentions Briar.

"What do you mean?" I ask in a serious tone. I glance back at my baby to see she' cleaning up the bowls. If someone fucking hurt her I swear I'll kill them.

"Oh you know, the usual. Anyway, if you don't follow through then I'll make sure you never see Briar again." Wait, how does she know Briar's name? "I have people, Hart." She answers my question as if I had said it out loud. 

"What do you want?" I ask through gritted teeth. 

"I need you to leave her. Wanna know why?"

"Just fucking tell me Veronica I don't have time for this shit." I growled into the phone.

"Okay geez. I always loved this fiery side of you."

"Get to the fucking point." I say gripping my phone hard enough that even it surprises me that it doesn't break in my hands.

"I have someone here who would really appreciate you. But in order for you to meet them, you have to leave Briar."

"And if I don't want to do this?"

"Then you can kiss your baby girl goodbye. Oh and remember, I always get what I want."

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