Chapter 23

I went to school like a regular teenager for the next few days following the same routine. Getting up, wearing comfortable clothing, eating, going to school, ignoring Butch to the best of my abilities, going home, eating, sleeping, and starting it all over. As the next few days went by, it was easier to try and ignore him. He was hanging out with a variety of girls, not just Allison. What struck me odd was every girl Butch would talk to after school; their locker would be around mine. He even talked to a boy whose locker was next to mine. Maybe there was something behind what Brick had said about Butch still liking me… But maybe it was because he was trying to show me how over me he was. It really could go either way.

Everyday I thought, 'How could someone like me be so dumb. I was one of the toughest people here and now not only am I weak, I'm a loner.'

"Hey Kaoru," I heard someone say.

"Brute?" I raised an eyebrow, "What are you doing here?"

She sighed, "Well I've done some thinking. Mitch isn't the one who ruined your life. I was."

I glared at her, "How?"

"Well remember that day in the park… well I saw you guys there and well then I saw when you guys kissed and took a picture and spread it around the school," she sighed again. I was about to yell but she stopped me, "Trust me I know you're pissed and you have every right to be but I just want to clear something up."

I crossed me arms over my chest and waited.

"Like I said, I've done some thinking. I know you didn't kiss Mitch. I knew how head over heals you were about him. Why would you try to ruin your own relationship? Mitch and I have been talking and kind of a thing now but on the down low."

"Ok congrats. But the damage is already done," I was grateful for he honesty but at the same time I was holding back my urge to yell and attack her.

"I know but I have a plan," she smirked evilly.

I rolled my eyes.

"Hey, it's the least I can do since I broke you guys up," she pleaded.

I rolled my eyes again.

"Meet me at 4:30. Go to Miyako's house first and tell her I sent you and then come back here," she said shooing me away.

"What! You're in contact with my friends!" I half yelled.

"Just go!" she yelled as pushing me out the door.

I tried to get back inside but she was holding the door and I didn't have enough strength to try and pull it open.

What the hell! Brute had been in contact with MY friends! She is setting up a plan with MY friends and they didn't tell me! I would have rather known. How could she plan something with MY friends and not tell me? Why didn't they tell me? I scowled at those thoughts. What could she possibly have planned?

"Kaoru!" I hear two excited voices.

"Come on!" Miyako cried before I could say something, she and Momoko were pulling me towards Miyako's room.

"Would someone care to explain what the hell is happening here?" I yelled in protest.

"Put this on and then we'll tell you!" Momoko said.

I rolled my eyes and changed.

"Well we knew how down you were but we also thought that you might need some space," Momoko started.

"We know you're not an emotional person but we weren't sure how you were going to react to the break up…" Miyako added.

"So we left you alone. Then one day Brick and I talked and I already know what he said to you and then we heard from Brute," Momoko said starting the second part of the story.

"We first ignored her for like a week until she kept coming back. Then we finally heard her out and what she had to say," Momoko said.

"What the hell did she tell you?" I asked still very annoyed.

"Some stuff that we can't tell you," Miyako said as if she was rushing.

"Why the hell not?"

"Because… we just can't," Momoko responded. I could just picture her looking slightly concerned and biting her lip.

I finished getting dressed and surprisingly, I liked what I was wearing. It wasn't too girly but it wasn't total cross dresser.

I was wearing a pair of forest green converse with white laces. Grey distressed skinny jeans along with a white spaghetti strapped tank top with a matching dark green-checkered shirt. I left the shirt unbuttoned; I thought it looked better that way. I threw my hair up in a somewhat messy ponytail before I walked out.

"Oh! So pretty!" Miyako cooed.

"You look stunning!" Momoko added.

"Gee thanks, now mind telling me why I'm wearing this?" I asked scratching the back of my head.

"Well… just go back to school. I'm sure Brute will explain everything once you get back. After all, this was all her idea…" Momoko said as Miyako still awed at my outfit.

"I need to get the shoes and shirt in blue and then it will be perfect for me!" She squealed. "Well maybe I could go for some white flare jeans…"

I rolled my eyes and left. I ran to school as fast as I could. I saw Brute waiting at the doors. Once she saw me, she ran out half way to meet me.

"Great come on!" she said pulling me in the other direction.

I protested and wouldn't let her pull me any further. "I won't go anywhere with you until you start explaining yourself!" I yelled.

"What is there to explain? I'm trying to help you get back together with Butch!"

"Whoa! You're doing what?" I yanked my hand away. "I don't need your damn help. What makes you think I even want to get back together with him anyway?"

I felt something tug at my heart by questioning wanting to get back together with Butch. I couldn't lie, I very much did want to get back with him but he wouldn't want to get back together with me now…

"Just come on! I told you I have a plan!" she said trying to grab my arm back.

"Where is he?"

"I'm going to take you to him right now! So come on!" she said as if she were getting annoyed.

"No, I don't want your help. Please just tell me where he is."

"The park…" she sighed, "I know you probably hate me and all but I'm just trying to help…"

"Odd enough, I t-t-t-thank you for your help but this is something I feel I need to do on my own." I said and awkwardly patted her shoulder. I couldn't believe I was actually thanking her for something.

I waved my goodbye and headed for the park.

I saw him sitting on the bench. He was somewhat dressed up too. This must have been a good plan. Brute must have gotten his brothers to help. Butch was sitting in some baggy jeans with a dark green button up and black shoes.

I sighed and took a big breath. Here goes nothing…

I walked over to where he was. "Butch…"

Cliffhanger! I know this story is coming to an end. Maybe 1 or 2 more chapters. I really enjoyed writing this and I can't wait to start a new story that I have! Maybe finish the other version of this story... right not that isn't looking promising… But yeah. And I apologize for how long it takes me to update… I sometimes get lazy and sometimes I read other people's stories so yeah… I think before I start a new story I'll try to get out a few one-shots. As always, thank you so much for reading and reviewing (favoring my story) and all that. So yeah, thanks! Sorry if my writing is getting a little rusty… Please r&r.