The New Girl

Chapter Fourty

I couldn't help the excitement as I pulled into town. I wouldn't see anyone for sure until tomorrow. We were going to meet and get coffee. It's really late but I'm hoping Carrie is still up.

We slowly pulled into the driveway and I couldn't help but check if Tyler was home. I frowned slightly when he wasn't.

"He hasn't been staying here much since you left." Mom said. I snapped and looked at her. I forced a smile. "I wasn't looking at that mom." I lied as I got out of the car.

I sighed as I shut the door. I don't know what I expected really. I grabbed a bag and put my other one on top and followed my mom inside.

"We're home!" Mom shouted. I could hear running down the stairs as I circled into the kitchen. Dad and Carrie both jumped the last step.

Carrie jumped into my arms and dad wrapped his arms around both of us. My heart melted as I took everything in.

"How are you?" Dad asked as I sat Carrie down. "Better." I said with a slight yawn. "Why don't you go shower and rest. We can talk tomorrow." He said with a smile. I was exhausted.

I grabbed my stuff and walked up the stairs with Carrie close behind me with my pillow and blanket. I sat my stuff in the corner of my room. It's crazy how many memories flashed through my mind.

I couldn't help myself when I looked into his window. "He was really sad when you left. I came in here to get a picture once and he was crying. He didn't stay at his house after that." Carrie said innocently.

"Why don't you get to bed sweetheart. I love you." I said kissing the top of her head. "Love you too!" She cheered before skipping out of my room. I sighed and looked out of the window one last time.
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I looked in the mirror one last time. I had on a long sleeve t-shirt and tights on and my hair in a side braid. I smiled before grabbing my wallet and keys.

"I'm going to the cafe! I'll be back soon!" I yelled as I ran out the door. Samanthas car was gone meaning she already left. I quickly got in and started my drive.

I tapped my steering wheel nervously as I made my way. I don't expect Tyler to be there but what if he is. And what about everyone else. What if not everyone shows up.

I shook my head as I pulled into the parking lot. I got out and locked my door before heading in. I took a deep breath as I looked around. I saw them in the back corner before they saw me. It was Samantha, Lisa, Rebecca, Damon and Jason.

I walked towards them slowly not knowing what to do. Samantha was the first to see me. She smiled widely. "Lilly!" She said before getting up and walking towards me. I hugged her tightly. "I missed y'all." I said as we pulled away. I quickly but tightly gave everyone a hug.

I sat in between Lisa and Rebecca. "So how are you?" Rebecca asked. "A lot better." I smiled. "Well tell us how it was." Samantha smiled at me.

So I started my stories. I told them all the happy moments and about my show case. They all filled me in on how basketball went and how weird it's been with out me. They told me prom was coming up in about a month or so.

I took a sip of my coffee before looking out of the window. "I hate to ask but how is Tyler?" I asked before look. It was quite for what felt like a minute.

"It's not good Lilly. We tried to keep him on the right path but about a week ago he stopped talking to all of us all together." Damon said.

"He hasn't talked to any of the girls since you left. That's when it slowly started." Jason added. I looked down. I feel like it's my fault.

"Can I ask you a favor?" Damon asked. "Damon no. We said we'd give her a week." Sam said. "Well now I have to know." I said frowning.

"Will you try and.. I don't know how to word it... fix him? I've never seen him this bad. If anyone can pull him back it'll be you." Damon said staring at me hopefully.

I looked over at Jason who had his jaw clenched. He clearly wasn't on board with the plan they clearly talked about before this. I thought it over in my head. I love Tyler. I think I always will in a way.

"I'll try to, but I'll need help." I said looking at everyone. "He'll see you on Monday when you start school. We can see how he reacts to that then do from there." Damon said.

He's clearly dedicated to saving him. I don't even know if I want to see him if it's this bad. "You don't have to do anything you don't want to tho." Jason said. Damon gave him a look.

"You know just as much as I do she might change her mind when she talks to him. He's not who she knows." Jason snapped.

"I'm sure it'll be fine." Lisa reassured me. My phone buzzed and my moms names appeared. I smiled as I rolled my eyes. "My mom just informed me it was time to go home." I said.

I didn't realize what time it was. We'd been here for a long time and I'm sure the people working wanted us out anyways.

I said my goodbyes before going back home.
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I looked in the mirror at my appearance. It was my first day back to school and I was nervous. I don't know why I just was.

I wore a plain black t-shirt that was probably Tyler's with a flannel shirt over it. I had jeans with holes in the knees and my hair was loosely curled. I sprayed some perfume before going down stairs.

As I got to the bottom of the stairs my phone rang. It was Damon. "Hello?" I answered. "Hey Jason and I are taking you to school." Damon stated. "Why?" I asked frowning. "Because we have to discuss the plan." Damon explained. "Okay." I agreed. "Well we're here too." Damon added. I laughed and hung up.

"Bye mom! Dads taking Carrie right?" I asked as I went to the door. "Yes! Love you!" She yelled. "Love you too!" I yelled as I walked out of the door. I went to Damon's car and got in the back seat.

"Okay so you'll see him first period but he'll be late. When he comes in Jason will say laugh and we need you to laugh. Tyler loved your laugh. Don't give him the time of day tho till lunch. That's when you'll make the move." Damon said.

I sighed and nodded as we pulled up to the school. "Lucky for you Amy is gone this week for some school thing." Jason said as we got out of the car. I nodded as I let a breath out.

"Hey you really don't have to do this if you don't want to." Jason whispered where Damon couldn't hear. "No I will. If Damon's worried then I'm worried." I said noticing Damon scanning the area.

"You see that tree?" Damon asked. I nodded in response. "That's where he'll be during lunch." Damon said. "I thought that's where all the druggies and stuff go." I stated.

"It is. We don't think he's on drugs but he's been with that crowed. He's almost been suspended twice since you left." Jason explained.
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I sat in the class room and to say I'm nervous is an understatement. It was the end of class and I was starting to wonder if he was even going. I was with my normal group in our circle but my foot was tapping rapidly.

Jason put his hand on my thigh making me look at him. "You're driving me insane." He said with a slight smile. "Laugh." Damon said. I looked at him then heard the door open.

I thought of the time I pushed Tyler down my stairs in a laundry basket and it flipped multiple times and let out a laugh.

"Perfect." Damon mumbled. "Nice of you to join us Tyler. You know if you keep this up you'll have to start Saturday school to graduate." The teacher spoke. "Oh well." Tyler said with no care. His voice alone made my heart pause.

"Do not look at him remember the plan." Damon whispered. "Why is he walking back here?" Lisa whispered. When there was no answer I knew he was close.

"Missed you too princess." Tyler whispered in my ear. I held my breath as I heard him walk away. I let out my breath.

"That worked better than I thought. Great job Lilly." Damon whispered as he smirked. "This isn't a game Damon she has feelings too. It's not just about Tyler." Samantha hissed lightly.

"I'm fine Samantha really." I said putting on a smile. Even if I wasn't I am going to save him.