Brad shook his head as he listened to Troy recall the details of his and Taylor's break up as well as the fight earlier in the day.
"Whatever I knew she was a bitch."
Brad said sinking his shot then recapturing the basketball to work on his free throws. Troy flinched hearing Brad call Taylor a bitch. He suspected that Brad didn't like her, but the hatred in his voice was very evident when he commented on her recent behavior.
"Look she's not a bitch she's just-"
"Wait you mean to tell me your still whipped by that little cock tease?" Brad asked staring at Troy incredulously. Troy remained quiet deciding that not giving an answer would be best.
"I don't even know you anymore man." Brad said setting the ball back in its proper place.
"You need to be trying to get with all this new tail. Troy rolled his eyes as he listened to Brad's rant.
"Dude you got that whole broken hearted angle, chicks are practically creaming their panties when you walk by them." Laughing at his proposition Troy turned down the offer.
"That's cool, but right now I really do have a broken heart."
"Well get some hottie to fuck that broken heart away." Troy shook his head in disapproval.
"You have no emotions man." Troy said before walking toward the locker rooms.
"Maybe, but then again if I did I'd probably be some whipped little pussy crying over a bitch…hmm…kinda like you."
Troy laughed throwing the ball in his hands at Brad. Checking his watch Troy quickly exited the gym toward the locker room and hurriedly shed his sweat drenched clothing and stepped in the simple white tiled shower.
With a sigh of relief Taylor made her way to her car after a stressful day at school. Who knew that not having friends or a boyfriend would be so hard? Running her fingers through her wavy locks she pulled her keys from her bag and unlocked the beat up Toyota she loved so much. Groaning she realized that tomorrow was what would be the most monumental day of her life, if she wasn't in hell.
"Great just what I need a lonely birthday." She mumbled under her breath after starting her car up and pulling out of the East High parking lot.
Pulling into her driveway, Taylor headed straight to her room. After complete her homework and taking a much needed shower she slept thinking about the much unanticipated birthday that lay ahead the next day.
"Shit." Troy moaned miserablely and slammed his locker. He got no sleep last night thinking about Taylor's birthday and how he was supposed to throw her a surprise party today. Fingering the velvet box tucked securely in the front pocket of his jeans, Troy sighed. If he thought that he was in the least bit over her then today erased all of those thoughts.
"Hey man whatsup?" Chad asked, a beaming Cynthia attached at his hip. Rolling his eyes at the couple Troy proceeded to walk away.
"Troy, come on man." Stopping Troy faced Chad, who visibly winced at his appearance. Troy knew what he looked like, shit. Bloodshot eyes, wrinkled clothing, and to top it off a very unkempt mane.
"Awe Troy I know today must be hard for you." Cynthia cooed, trying to console the forlorn boy.
"What's today?" asked Chad totally oblivious as to the day's significance.
"Taylor's birthday." Cynthia whispered into his ear. Nodding Chad shrugged sympathetically.
"Look we're going out tonight why don't you come with us." Cynthia suggested. Troy vigorously nodded in disapproval, not wanting to be a third wheel.
"NO, thanks but I really don't need to be in between you guy's love connection."
"Nah come on man you need to get out maybe you could meet some one else."
"I only want Taylor." Troy quickly retorted longingly. Cooing, Cynthia gave Troy a hug and praised him on his romantic nature.
"That's too cute, well you don't have to meet any one but at least come to just hang out and get of the house." Troy sighed and shook his head in agreement.
"Good." Cynthia cheered grabbing both boys' hands leading them toward their homeroom.
"Happy birthday pumpkin." Dr.Mckessie greeted his daughter placing a chaste kiss on her forehead.
"Thanks dad." Taylor replied a small smile playing at her lips. Grabbing her purse and keys she moved to exit the house but was held back by her father catching grasp of her arm.
"Look baby I know things have been hard for you lately with your break up other stuff and I know you must be missing your old friends but keep your head up pumpkin things will get better very soon." Wiping the few tears that escaped her eyes, Taylor nodded taking her father's words into consideration.
"Thanks dad."
"Your welcome pumpkin, now have a good day at school."
Pushing the tiny gray button on her key chain, Taylor alarmed her car and walked toward the double doored entrance of her school. Reaching her locker she grabbed the necessary books and quickly headed toward her homeroom, where she was one of the first to arrive. As timed slowly ticked away Taylor noticed Cynthia, Chad, and Troy arrive together. She also noticed Troy's disheveled appearance. She briefly felt sorry for the boy who'd broken her heart then immediately regretted those feelings seeing as he was the main source of her unhappiness.
Troy met Taylor's glance for a brief moment, before she quickly turned away in contempt for the star captain and resident heart breaker.
Straightening her last strand of hair Taylor smiled her reflection before applying her slight tinted lip gloss and lengthening mascara.
"Taylor you ready hun?"
"Yeah give me a minute." She self consciously pulled at the hem of her shorts and decided it was too late to change. Popping the collar of her shirt she picked some lint of the vest she wore over it and secured her foot that was clad in the black still toed pump. Grabbing her over sized bag she headed down the stairs her heels making a constant "click, clack".
Reaching the bottom of the stairs Taylor gasped seeing the two familiar faces in front of her.
"Oh my god."
Squealing she hugged the petite beach blonde girl who appeared to be the exact opposite of the humble brunette.
"Camille Raquel Smith I have missed you." Taylor confessed tears of joy rolling down her cheeks. Pulling back from the hug both girls observed each other and squealed in delight.
"What I get no love?" A baratoned voice inquired. Hugging the statuesque young man Taylor beamed then stood on the tips of her toes to give him an innocent kiss on the lips.
"I've missed you also Everett Taylor Smith." Turning toward her dad Taylor hugged him tightly.
"Thank you so much daddy."
"Your welcome pumpkin, now go have fun with your friends."
She nodded pulling the two out the door toward her favorite restaurant in all of Albuquerque.
"Ahh I can't believe you guys are here." Taylor exclaimed making a quick turn on to the highway.
"Me neither Cherry, but I knew my girl was in need of some cheering up so we had to come." Camille replied from the front seat. Everett struggled in the back seat seeing as he size didn't accommodate well with Taylor's not so spacious car.
"Baby you got to get a new car." Laughing Taylor pulled into the parking lot excited to show her old friends around her new town.
"Why take me here of all places?" Troy asked sitting across from the loving couple who were currently decided on what to order.
"Sorry Troy I totally forgot this was Tay's favorite restaurant." Rolling his eyes Troy nodded trying to get his mind of the one thing he could only think of.
"Oh my god." Cynthia mumbled catching Chad and Troy's attention.
"What?" Chad asked concerned. Cynthia simply pointed toward the door which caused Troy to turn around. This had to be a nightmare thought Troy as he watched Taylor walk through the door hand in hand with the undoubtedly handsome boy while talking to the almost white haired Barbie look alike.
"This place is so good you guys." Taylor announced looking over the menu.
"I hope so baby I'm starving." Everett replied placing a hand on her uncovered thigh.
"Back off my friend perv." Camille playfully jeered at her brother.
"Whatever you're just jealous because Tay's all mine."
Rolling her eyes Camille stood.
"I need to go tinkle."
"TMI sis." Smiling Taylor took her hand and they headed toward the restrooms.
"Oh my god who is that hottie?" Camille inquired pointing directly at the table Troy, Chad, and Cynthia were residing at. Turning in the direction she was pointing Taylor rolled her eyes in disgust.
"You know him?" Camille asked looking at Chad with her I want you eyes. With out her consent Camille quickly pulled Taylor toward their table.
"Hey I'm Camille." Camille purred at Chad giving him a seductive wink. Cynthia stared at the girl in shock, but that shock was short lived.
"Um he has a girl."
"Really that's what you are." Camille quickly fired back making Cynthia fume.
"Calm down trust me he's not that special Camie." Taking immediate defense Chad stood in protest.
"I am amazing."
"Your body is anyways." Camille replied tilting her head to the side to get a better angle.
"Why are you here Barbie?" Cynthia inquired enraged.
"Well my best friend invited me here" Camille replied in an obvious tone.
Troy stared at Taylor while the two girls bickered over Chad. She looked amazing, he loved however she wore her hair but tonight it especially looked good. He loved the way the shorts hugged her curves and showed off her amazing legs. She looked all around stunning he thought. Turning toward him Troy saw the sadness that flashed in her eyes before she turned to make a quick exit. Getting up from the booth Troy followed her which in turn alerted every one else at the table.
"Cherry babe what's wrong?" Camille inquired walking toward her now weeping friend.
"Taylor please talk to me." Troy inquired finally catching up to her retreading form.
"Get away Troy." She mumbled against Camille's shoulder.
"Please just tell me what I did wrong baby I'll fix it." Troy pleaded with Taylor. Camille watched in silence as the two fought.
"You know exactly what you did Troy, now go your ruining my birthday."
"No I don't please Tay."
"Troy just-"
"Is everything okay baby?" Everett inquired placing a comforting hand on the small of Taylor's back. That sentiment didn't go unnoticed to Troy who looked at him as if he was going to pounce any moment.
"We were talking dude so you can leave."
"Excuse you." Everett rebutted advancing toward Troy who looked like he was ready for a fight. Taylor held Everett back and motioned for him and Camille to give her some privacy.
Once they were gone Troy made quick strides toward Taylor, and soon they were standing face to face.
"I want to give you something." He took the black box from his pocket and grabbed Taylor's hand placing it in her palm. Opening the box Taylor gasped seeing the silver heart shaped locket with both of their pictures inside.
"Happy Birthday baby." He breathed giving her a brief kiss on the lips. Both of their foreheads touching Taylor sighed.
"I want you back Taylor." Troy confessed. Taylor remained silent.
"Tell me what I did." Contemplating his words she immediately became angry.
"Go ask Brad." Was her simple reply before placing the necklace back in his hand and walking away. Troy stood stunned at Taylor's words, what did Brad have to do with this? He didn't know but he was defiantly going to find out.
Wow that was a long chapter actually my longest. Well I know it's been a while but I some how couldn't seem to crank out this chapter. Well review oh and I own noting accept Camille and Everett- Blueprincess
