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“She did?” Thinking about it, I did remember Kendall saying something once when she’d cornered me in the cafeteria.
“The summer before last at a party. She tried to kiss him. Malachi and Vin saw her. Jay told me right away. But she’d always had a thing for unavailable guys.”
Didn’t I know it.
“He would never cheat, Lilly. He loves you.” I was a terrible person—the worst. But it was the truth. Jay would never cheat. He was solid and dependable. He was the guy you took home to meet your parents.
“Maybe.” She shrugged. “But why would someone do that? I mean it was so graphic and real. How can I look at him the same?”
“Give it time.” I shouldered her gently. “If he loves you, he’ll wait, and maybe you’ll feel ready to let him back in.”
The tears glistening in her eyes told me otherwise, but I silently prayed they would figure it out.
“Still no Evan?”
“He’s caught whatever his mom had.”
“Bummer.” Lilly placed a book inside her locker, slamming it shut. “I’d better get to class. And then I’m going to call Scarlett and try to get some answers. It’s senior year. This could ruin her whole future.”
I watched Lilly walk away, her words ringing in my ears.Ruin her whole future. I’d done that. To protect myself. To savemyfuture.
But was it worth it?
Was anything worth it anymore?
* * *
I miss you.
I texted back.
How are you?
Dying. Eli isn’t helping; he’s making me watch Frozen. Do you know how annoying that talking snowman is?
I could picture the two of them cuddled up watching the film. It made my heart ache.
You’ve just got to ‘Let It Go’ Evan.
Not. Funny.
I smiled, rolling onto my stomach and kicking my legs up. When things were like this between us, it was easy to forget everything else and slip into a false sense of security. Before I could reply, another text came through.
Come and save me?
Is your mom home?
Yes.
Then no.
I’d spent time at their house, but I liked to avoid Ellen at all costs.
Spoilsport.
I ignored that, replying that I hoped he was better soon. School had finished today for the holidays and tomorrow was Thanksgiving, so I doubted we’d get to see one another. But we were supposed to have dinner with my mom and dad Saturday. Dad had taken it better than I thought, but Mom, on the other hand, was having a complete meltdown over it. As if he knew exactly what I was thinking, he texted again.
I’ll be there Saturday. Count on it.
