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I just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the reviews! you guys have really made my day! anyway, i have one quick question and a possible spoiler: what do you guys think of josh/reed? i mean, things have obviously changed between them. so what do you think should happen? Reviews are greatly appreciated. Thanks again!
Well-Wishes
After Upton left, I started to think. Was it a good idea? I soon realized I was alone again when the door was loudly opened. "Reed!" squealed Kiran and Taylor followed in by Noelle, Dash, and Gage. The whole Easton crew. But where was Josh?
Despite the setback, I laughed. It was nice to see them. After a few very big hugs from Kiran and Taylor, even one from Gage (although I felt my shoulder start to hurt afterwards) it was nice. I felt comforted. Dash brought me some flowers, and they were beautiful orange lilies. I murmured a "Thanks" and he smiled. They all began to chat when Gage asked "What happened Reed?". Instantly the whole room went quiet. I sighed.
"Well, I'm guessing you all saw Upton run after Poppy". I blushed.
"Way to go Farm Girl! Maybe you can ride with me next time!" said Gage. Ew.
Everyone rolled their eyes. Apparently everyone wanted to know what happened; they would deal with Gage later. I continued.
"Well, I was really embarrassed so I decided to go out to the deck. You know, to think. But then I felt someone tug the diamond necklace that Noelle gave me. They grabbed it and shoved my head on the railing. I sort of blacked out but I saw someone…" I trailed off.
"Who?" pushed Noelle. Everyone was staring at me intently.
"Well…they were wearing a long black coat or something. And I saw long blonde hair". Poppy's hair, I bet.
Everyone was quiet. Finally Dash said, "Do you think it was…?"
"No" said Noelle. "That crazy bitch is locked up. And there are more blondes than Arianna." Arianna. It couldn't be. It had to be someone else. Besides, Noelle just informed us that she was locked up.
It's ok Reed. It was. And I knew for a fact it was Poppy. She was crazy. "Guys, it's not Arianna. It was Poppy. I know it. She was jealous of me and Upton. Why else? " Everyone's head snapped up.
"Reed? You don't know that for sure" said Taylor. Instantly, my defenses went up. Taylor was such a wannabe. Sometimes she seemed like a plain loser. And why was she defending Poppy in the first place?
"Well Taylor, I'm sorry I don't drool all over Poppy's feet like you do, but I really hate that bitch. And vice versa. So save your breath." Wow. I couldn't believe I just said that. I stole a glance at Taylor and she looked like she was about to cry.
"Ok…" started Kiran. "I think we should tell the police. I mean the last two times, Reed was right about someone stalking her." Everyone murmured "Yeah's" and "I think that's right." I looked at Noelle. She seemed deep in thought. She spoke. "Ok then. Lets tell the police. But I doubt they can do anything. There's hardly any enough evidence to actually make it something worthwhile to pursue." Although I hated what Noelle just said, she was right. She turned to me. "Reed, if you notice anything call the cops. Don't be stupid. Don't go by yourself. Don't investigate by yourself," she said matter of fact-ly.
"Yeah Farm Girl, you can't be Chuck Norris for now. But you know, when you get all better you can really test your guns with me" said Gage. I gaped at him. He was so gross! Dash punched him on the arm, which was followed by a "You're so disgusting, Gage" courtesy of Kiran.
"Well, I think we should go" mentioned Dash. He looked at the girls. "At least, Gage and I." Although Gage looked like he didn't want to leave, he left anyway. After the boys said their well- wishes and left, Kiran said "I think we should go too. It's late." I nodded, still a little sleepy from the meds. The three girls were about to leave when I asked Noelle to stay. Kiran and Taylor gave the she-loves-Noelle-more-but-lets-not-ruin-the-moment look to each other. In truth, I wanted to know if Josh knew about my condition. If he did, why haven't I heard anything yet?
"Noelle? Does Josh know that I'm in the hospital?" I was shaking from embarrassment and nervousness. Her faced hardened a bit and she said "Yeah but he didn't pick up. I left a voicemail." Well that was good. At least he knew- I think.
"What did you say?" I hoped Noelle didn't tell him to get his blonde ass over here.
"Uh well…I said 'Josh, get your ass over to St. Barth's now. Reed is in the hospital. If you really want her to get better come. Now. ASAP.'" She gave exactly the response I was hoping she wasn't going to give. I groaned.
"Noelle…" I started off. She cut me off then.
"Reed, he didn't even bother to call or text." I looked at her and realized that she was right. A heavy feeling began to form in my chest. She came over and kissed me on the forehead. "Get better Glass-Licker." She smiled and left.
Yes. All I had to do now was get better and not worry about anything. It was going to be alright. But a tiny voice in the back of my head said:
How many times have you thought that, but you turned out wrong?
I couldn't really ignore that.
