Chapter 7
Phone Call
~Laney's POV~
After Corey went outside, I was left in the house alone. Interrupted again, really?! The world must just hate me or something. I sigh and start looking over the injuries that Corey had taken such care in tending to. He had seemed in a sort of panic when I fell. I guess he was just being a good friend. That's all any of his actions are intended to express, friendship. He's just a touchy-feely type of person. I lean back deeper into the soft couch and feel my mind drifting. Before I realize it, I've fallen asleep.
Next thing I knew, Core was shaking me gently. "Lanes" he said softly, "wake up sleepy head." I open my eyes slowly and see Corey smiling down at me sweetly. If only I could wake up to this every morning. I yawn and sit up. "Hey Core" I say, "what time is it?" "Almost six" he answers. "Wow, I didn't realize I was so tired." Corey chuckles and starts running his fingers through my now loose hair. It must have fallen out while I was asleep. I start to blush and see him do the same. "Well," I say after a few seconds of silence, "I'd better head back home." I stand up to leave, but Corey grabs me by the wrist before I can take a step. "Wait," he says, "I have something to"
*Ring, Ring*
Corey pulls his phone out of his pocket and looks at it. "Hold on a minute, Lanes" he says, answering the phone and walking into the kitchen. I wonder why he left the room just to answer a phone call. Who was it? My curiosity was getting the better of me. I walk over to the kitchen door and crack it open ever so slightly. Corey is facing the other way, so he doesn't notice me. "I know" he said into the phone, "I've missed you too."
"Yeah, she's still here."
"No, Trina went over to Mina's house for the night. Both of my parents are at work."
"How about I just text you when she leaves and you can come over? Just us."
I feel tears forming in my eyes. My breath becomes heavy, so I cover my mouth to try and silence it. Corey has a girlfriend?
"Yep" Corey goes on with his phone conversation, "I love you."
That's it! I can't take it anymore. I start running. Out the front door, down the street, I don't stop. I'm still barefoot and my hair is a tangled mess falling in my face. Tears are flooding my eyes. My vision is blurry, my legs are throbbing in pain, but I can't feel it fully. The pain in my heart is worse then any other physical hurt could possibly be. I somehow manage to get to my house. I unlock the door and run inside, slamming it closed behind me. Thank goodness my mom is working the evening shift and isn't home. I don't even have the will to make it to my bedroom. I slid down the door and let everything out. I bury my head in my knees and just cry.
Corey Riffen, my best friend, the love of my life, is in love with another girl. I'm not sure how long I sat at the door and let myself cry. Time was no longer relevant to me. When I lift my head, I see my shirt stained with an ugly mixture of makeup and tears. I'm done! Finished! That's the last straw! I run up to my room and collapse on my bed, sobbing.
~Corey's POV~
I look at my phone and see that Kin is calling me. "Hold on a minute, Lanes" I say to Laney. I walk into the kitchen, just incase he wants to bring up my feelings for Laney, and answer the phone. "Hello" I say.
"Hey man," says Kin, "Kon's been bugging me to call you. We've really missed you guys."
"I know. I've missed you too."
"Laney still hanging with you?"
"Yeah, she's still here."
"Anyone else home with you?"
"No, Trina went over to Mina's house for the night. Both of my parents are at work."
"Well, we wanna come over tonight. Is now good, or later?"
"How about I just text you when she leaves and you can come over? Just us."
"Awesome. Now you just need to practice what you're gonna say to Laney. Do you have any ideas?"
"Yep"
"What?"
"I love you."
"Nice man. Sticking with the classics. A direct approach is a good one. We'll see you later."
"Bye"
I hung up the phone and walked into the living room. When I saw the scene, I froze. My front door was wide open, and Laney was gone.
