(26)Ally

I didn't see Levi at all for the rest of the day, surprisingly. Actually, I hadn't seen Kendall, either, for that matter.

Man, I really had a lot to think about. I had hardly been able to get through the rest of my classes, just trying to figure out what I should do about everything.

What were the positives of moving with Levi? Well, for one, I would be away from my dad…and I wouldn't have to worry about having to do whatever he said all the time…

Another score, and what should be the main purpose of going, was, I would be with Levi. He was the one who had stuck by me, ever since 3rd grade. He understood me, and I understood him.

But, of course, things never stayed the same. Like, for instance, Kendall had appeared into my life a little over a week ago. He had practically fallen onto the imaginary ground of my world, and he had planted himself there. And his root was so thick, he could not be removed.

But, it was quite similar with Levi. He couldn't be removed, either. Here I was, weighing my options, trying to choose either him or Kendall.

I couldn't leave. …Could I? Why was this decision so hard? Perhaps if I answer one other question, it could help me with the very difficult answer. Who do I love more? Levi or Kendall?

I know I should have immediately thought of Levi, with him being my closest friend, and everything, but I couldn't help my feelings. Kendall's perfect, flawless face was the only thing that appeared in my mind.

It was final, then. I wasn't going to leave. I was going to stay right here, with my stupid, horrible, father, just so I could get to know Kendall, better.

The dismissal bell was the first thing I had heard in the longest time, for hours. I closed my textbook with one swift motion and began to gather my things to get ready to go.

"Ally? Could you come up here for a moment?" I heard my favorite teacher, Mr. Richards, say to me. I looked up at him and nodded, quickly. I hoped I hadn't done anything wrong. More trouble was the last thing I needed right now.

"You wanted to see me?" I asked quietly as I approached Mr. Richards' desk. He nodded. "Yes…I couldn't help but notice that you looked a little pre-occupied during my lecture. That is very uncommon for you, Ally. Is everything alright?"

I sighed. "Yeah…it's just, a lot has happened to me today, and I have a lot on my mind, I guess. I'm really sorry, Mr. Richards."

He nodded slowly. "Ah, I see. I'm open to talk, anytime after school, you know. But it would be much better if you tried to pay more attention, honey. I'd really hate to flunk my favorite student."

I had to smile at his words. See, this was why I liked him so much. "Thanks, so much. And don't worry, hopefully by tomorrow, I'll have everything sorted out."

Mr. Richards smiled kindly. "I hope everything goes well for you." After thanking him once again, I slung my bag over my shoulder and exited the classroom.

I was so thankful that that was my last class of the day. This day had been too overwhelming for me, and I just felt like taking a hot bath.

As I made my way to my locker, I noticed James beginning to walk down the hall, and I stopped him. "Hey, James!" He turned and smiled friendly at me. "Ally! How's it going?" he joined me over at my locker. "Great," I lied, and he fortunately seemed to buy it. "Me too, now that I have seen you."

I smiled a little at his kind words, but immediately decided to come out with the question that was repeating itself over and over in my mind. "Do you know where Kendall is?"

James shrugged. "We have all been wondering the same thing. He disappeared during Lunch, and we were all flooding his phone with messages. He left us one simple text saying that he was fine, but he didn't tell where he was."

I nodded, beginning to worry a little more, even though he had said that Kendall was fine. I didn't know about him, but I absolutely hated not knowing where Kendall was.

James seemed to notice my worried expression, and touched my arm, comfortingly. "Hey, don't worry about it, Ally. Kendall is great at taking care of himself. He wouldn't do anything stupid. At this point, Logan, Carlos, and I all agreed to just drive home, and wait for him. We'd love for you to join us."

I smiled at his words. "You know what? I think I'll take you up on that offer. I'd love to see your guys' crib, and I have wanted to see it ever since you invited me, last week."

James beamed. "Great! Did you bring a car, or…?"

"Yeah, I did. I actually have to stop at the store before I go to your guys' so I'll just do that. If you could give me an address, I'll find it after I'm done."

James nodded and instantly snatched a piece of paper and a pen out of his pocket, and then scribbled down the address before giving it to me. "Perfect. We'll be expecting you, then. You have our number, so just call if you get lose or anything."

"Thanks, James. I can't wait!" He smiled and nodded. "Anytime. See you in a while," he said, and then left in the direction he had been heading in before I stopped him.

Shutting my locker with one hard push, I made my way toward the exit of the school. If I didn't hear from Levi before I got home, tonight, I was definitely going to call him, and tell him that I was staying where I was.

Since I had parked my car in a spot somewhere near the front of the school, I got there fairly quickly, and was on my way out of the parking lot in just seconds after I reached the car.

For some odd reason, I had a very strange feeling that I needed to drive pass the park. It felt like something was there that I needed to see.

I don't know why, but I decided to go with the feeling. Maybe I was just in the mood for adventure or something, but who cares? What did I have to lose?

I made it toward in the park in barely any time at all, and I anxiously looked around the area. What had brought me to this part of town?

Then, I saw him. I knew instantly that he was the reason I had decided to come here.