Taking Chances

Chapter 32

We arrive at my dorm at about 4 in the afternoon. Niall stops the car and turns my way.

“Well, I had an excellent time with you.” He smirks, laying his hand on my thigh rubbing it.

“Yeah, I did too.” I mumble. “Are you okay?” “Oh, um yeah. Just thinking.”

“Okay, well I got to go. So I can’t listen to your problems.” He snaps. Okay, well that was rude.

“Okay.” I open the door and I slam it shut. I hear his tires screech as he drives away. I open the door to my room and my phone buzzes in my pocket.

From: Niall

Never slam my door again. What the hell is your problem?

To: Niall

Sorry.

From: Niall

What’s the matter?

To: Niall

Nothing. You don’t have time to listen to my problems remember?

From: Niall

Fuck, Jay I’m sorry.

To: Niall   

You always are.

From: Niall

I know, and I’m sorry. Please don’t be mad at me. Please. Not after what happened last night.

To: Niall

Last night. I told you I loved you, you didn’t say it back. 

After I pushed send and checked my phone on my bed.

I took a shower for about 30 minutes, and after that I changed into some comfy clothes. Next weekend I need to do my laundry it’s over flowing. I should just drive to my grandma’s.

But it’s like a 6 hour drive. My phone goes off indicating I’m receiving a phone call. I pick it up and read the caller id. Addison. I don’t hesitate to answer it.

“Hello, jade?” Her voice chirps. “Hi.” I mumble.“

"Hey, I just wanted to talk to you.”

“Yeah, you’ve been ignoring me for past week.”

“I know and I’m so sorry.”

“When I needed you, you weren’t there.”

“I’m so sorry Jade. I just couldn’t.” She says, I can hear slight sobs.

“Couldn’t what?” “I can’t tell you.”

“Why not?” “I just can’t. I told him I wouldn’t tell you. I’m so sorry Jade.” She sobs louder now, hanging up the phone. What the hell?

My phone buzzes again and I’m getting annoyed. I swipe the screen, unlocking it.

From: Niall

We can’t go shopping tomorrow. Something came up. Sorry.

You have got to be fucking kidding me. What the hell is his problem? What did I do? I crawl underneath the covers and I close my eyes. 

*** I wake up with my head pounding.

I dizzily get out of bed and into the bathroom. I take two Advil’s out of their bottle and chug them down with some water.