Chapter 27

I'M NOT OK

(A/N: Heavy stuff in this chapter. I will put a break at it if you wanna skip it.)

(Valerie)

I shook Elizabeth to wake her up.

"Get up Princess you have school". I said.

"Not going". She mumbled. I sighed not feeling like forcing her so I just fell back in bed. Then my door opened.

"Elizabeth we have school". Jasmine said.

"I'm not going". Elizabeth said.

"Are you feeling alright"? Jasmine asked.

"Yeah". She said.

"Then you're going". Jasmine said sternly.

"Jasmine and Remy are officially dating". I yawned out.

"What"! Elizabeth yelled jumping over me and out of bed. "Why didn't you tell me"? Elizabeth asked Jasmine.

"I was going to eventually". Jasmine said glaring at me.

"What I was getting bored with the school conversation". I said.

"So you guys are official that's great now I can focus on-" Elizabeth didn't finish her thought.

"Me and Warren what the fuck Elizabeth he has a girlfriend we're just friends". I said sitting up.

"Yeah, that's why you're ignoring him cause he has a girlfriend". Elizabeth said.

"You know what I-" I was cut off by my phone making noise. I picked it up and saw a text from Warren. "Speak of the devil". I said.

Angel- We should do something I'm free today.

"What did he say"? Elizabeth asked.

"Nothing". I said throwing my phone behind me.

"Oh well, then you won't mind if I check". Elizabeth said tackling my phone.

"Elizabeth cut it out". I said.

"Say yes prove you're unaffected by him having a girlfriend". Elizabeth said.

"Don't you have school"? I asked.

"No we don't, I want to see this crash and burn as well". Jasmine said.

"You're both going to be disappointed". I said grabbing my phone. I texted Warren back.

Me- Meet me here.

Angel- Alright see you in a bit.

I then got out of bed.

"Great now I have to get dressed". I said going to my closet. I pulled out an outfit and headed to the bathroom. I decided to dress casual so I would look like I wasn't trying. I put on a black and white horizontal striped shirt, and black skinny jeans. I put on light makeup with black eyeliner and peach lipstick not feeling like wearing my usual purple. I put in my piercings and brushed my hair. I then walked out and put on my converse. "Try to be good spy's". I said walking into the living room. Warren was already down there.

"Hey, Angel". I greeted him.

"Hey, Valerie have you eaten yet"? He asked.

"You sound like Kira but no I haven't". I said.

"Well let's go". He said. I followed him to his car.

"What no limo"? I asked causing him to laugh.

"No, I prefer driving myself". He said.

"Who would have known". I said getting in.

"I'm glad you decided to spend time with me. I was worried you were mad at me". He said.

"Nope, I just needed space". I lied but he seemed to believe it because he didn't comment on it.

We arrived at IHop I was glad he didn't take me to some upscale restaurant where they sell mimosas. Then again maybe he only takes his girlfriend to stuff like that. I rolled my eyes at my thoughts. Stop being a jealous bitch you have to prove that you're just friends to Elizabeth. Warren and I had just ordered when his phone buzzed.

"Oh". He said reading his text.

"Well, shit that's never good, what's oh". I said.

"Turns out my girlfriends free we were going to eat here. Do you mind if she comes you can meet her"? Warren asked. It took all my will not to jump over the table and throttle him.

"Yeah, it's fine as long as I still get to cuss around her". I said.

"Maybe cut back a little". He suggested.

"Maybe stop flying around". I retorted.

"Fair enough". He said.

"Hey, I've been meaning to ask you like don't you have other friends"? I asked.

"I don't have time most of my friends are other prestigious rich kids and people who are at the institute". He said.

"Wow, you're almost as pathetic as me". I said.

"You're not pathetic, we just don't have that many friends". Warren said.

"I don't need that many anyway. The more you have the more chances you have of them leaving you". I said. Warren looked sadly at me and took my hand into his causing me to jump.

"That's not true and if your friends are leaving then they're the messed-up ones not you". He said causing me to smile slightly.

"Oh Angel, how heavenly of you". I said dramatically. He laughed removing his hand from mine.

"Don't call me angle when my girlfriend gets here". He said.

"Wait, doesn't she know you're an angel"? I asked how the hell did they hug and shit without her knowing? I thought.

"No she does, it just might be weird that you hold me in such high regard". He said. It bummed me out that he shared his wings with her.

"Has she talked to your asshole of a father"? I asked.

"I never told you what my fathers like". Warren said.

"Well, he named you after him I assumed he's an asshole". I said.

"How'd you know I was named after him"? He asked.

"I got bored so I googled you ok". I said feeling my face get warm.

"Yes, my girlfriend has met my father he likes her probably because she's a model". He said.

"You never denied your father was an asshole". I said.

"That's because he is". Warren said causing me to smile.

"See I knew it". I said smiling.

Then his girlfriend walked in. Her brown hair was down, she wore a light blue romper that had short-sleeved. On her feet were tan wedges.

"Sorry about that Warren turns out my photoshoot is tomorrow I'm such a klutz". She said. Then she noticed me as she took her seat in the booth beside Warren.

"Oh, who are you"? She asked smiling. 'I bet she doesn't even see me as a threat'. I thought depressingly.

"This is Valerie a friend of mine from the institute". Warren said.

"Oh, nice to meet you I'm Lyra". She said looking me over.

"Likewise". I said sinking in my seat I didn't want her to see my disappointing outfit. I mean here she is displayed like a trophy and I'm dressed like a teenager who just spray-painted an alley fifteen minutes ago. I sighed inwardly but gave her a fake smile.

"You look nice". Warren told her.

"I may have overdressed". She said looking around.

"It's fine, you're a model it's part of your job description". I said she laughed.

"How old are you Valerie"? She asked looking me over again.

"I'm twenty-two". I said.

"I thought you were eighteen you look young for your age. Since I made you tell me your age I'll tell you mine I'm twenty-four". She said.

"You look young too". I said.

"So Valerie what do you do"? She asked.

"I'm in between jobs I just got fired so yeah". I said man my life sucks I bet Elizabeth is making more money then me I thought.

"Oh, I see I thought you might be a model too". She said.

"You're joking right"? I asked.

"No, you're pretty". She said.

"I don't really like pictures being taken of me". I mumbled.

"Well, that's to bad". She said. It was silent for a while before Lyra spoke up again.

"Warren about the party tonight maybe we should invite Valerie". Lyra said.

"I don't know about that Valerie might die of boredom". Warren said. I glared at him.

"What kind of party is it"? I asked.

"It's just a simple party celebrating Warren's companies one hundred anniversary". She said.

"I might not have anything to wear for something like that". I said. Really that wasn't the problem. The problem is that rich people hate me. Then again I kinda wanted to support Warren I mean because we're friends.

"My parents will be there to". Warren said.

"I'll go". I said the moment I uttered those words I know I just dug my own grave.

"Okay, it's at nine o'clock tonight". Warren said. I nodded I guess that dress Elizabeth made me by will be used I thought. We finished eating and I bid the two goodbyes.

When they dropped me back off. Elizabeth looked disappointed when I walked back to her.

"What, mad that I was right"? I asked.

"No, I know I'm still right it's just why would you agree to go to that party you know you're only going to get hurt in the end". Elizabeth said so she was worried.

"It's ok Princess I'll be fine". I said reassuringly. Around seven Elizabeth barged into my room.

"Let's got you ready". She said.

"Fine, but you're not doing my makeup". I said getting up. I got the dress and shoes I got with her and headed to the bathroom. I took a shower when I stepped out Elizabeth was on the bathroom.

"What the hell"! I yelled grabbing a towel. "Do you mind"? I asked.

"You should show more cleavage". Elizabeth said.

"I'm already wearing a tight ass dress and besides I'm not trying to impress anyone". I said drying off before putting on my clothes. I then got out my makeup kit. "I'll do my makeup you can do my hair". I said. I gave myself purple smokey eyes to bring out my eye color with black eyeliner. Then I put on maroon lipstick.

"Wow, you're good at makeup". Elizabeth said.

"I like to paint makeup it just painting on skin". I said sitting down to let her do my hair. She straightened it pretty well. I left my earrings in except putting in gold dangling ones in my first ear hole. I left my nose ring in and my tongue one too.

"Hope the Worthington's like piercings". Elizabeth said putting a gold neckless on me.

"I'm not going to impress Warren's parents I'm just there for support". I said.

"Well, at least you're being half truthful". Elizabeth said. I rolled my eyes leaving my room.

I saw Sunny Dee in the hallway.

"Valerie you look great". He said.

"Keep it in your pants, Scott, I'm going to a prestigious party". I said.

"I take back the compliment I hate you". He said scowling.

"Aw love you too hun". I said patting his cheek before walking off I saw Logan in the living room.

"Use protection". He said. I'm sure I turned three shades darker.

"What the hell Logan"? I yelled.

"That's payback for last night you do look nice though". He said.

"Thanks, dad". I said before walking out to my car.

"Tell me how things go". Elizabeth said.

"I will". I said before getting into my car and driving off. I was freaking out on the way to the party.

When I got there I was near having a panic attack. I calmed myself before getting out of my car. I walked inside and was led to some kind of ballroom. Tons of people were talking and mingling.

"Holy shit". I muttered the place looked like it came straight out of Disney with a huge chandelier and everything.

"You're wearing a dress". I heard Warren say from behind me. I turned and saw he was in a tux. "Yeah well, I didn't want to just wear a skirt". I said. "You look beautiful". Warren said.

"You look good too". I admitted.

"Want to meet my parents". He asked.

"Only if you force me to". I said he smiled. "Oh no I know that look it's that's the you have no choice look". I said. He led me through the people. "Where's Lyra"? I asked.

"She went to talk with some of her friends". He said. I didn't respond because I was faced with his father.

"Dad this is my friend Valerie". He said. His dad looked my up in down then stuck out his hand.

"Nice to meet you, Warren where might your lovely girlfriend be"? His father asked I shook his hand.

"She's talking to her friends". He said.

"We'll talk later son the Anderson's just arrived". His dad said walking away.

"Don't mind him". An older woman said. "I'm Warren's mom". She said.

"Oh nice to meet you, Mrs. Worthington". I said sticking out my hand she shook it gently.

"Call me Kathryn". She said warmly smiling.

"I'm Valerie". I said.

"Oh, Warren's friend". She said causing me to blush slightly so he did talk to me.

"Yeah". I said.

"Warren you didn't tell me she was so pretty". His mom said.

"You didn't ask". Warren said.

"You look quite uncomfortable dear Warren why don't you show her around the backyard". His mom said.

"Do I get a choice"? He asked his mom glared. "Kidding". He said I smiled at the two of them before Warren led me out of the room.

"You really don't have to show me around". I said not wanting to trouble him.

"No, it's ok besides you do look nervous". He said.

"Yeah, well not every day do I go to the royal ball my stepmother usually makes me clean the chimney". I said.

"If you lose your shoe I'm not giving it back". He said. I laughed as we reached outside.

"Whoa, your pool is huge and is that a hot tube can you adopt me"? I asked.

"Sorry, my dad said no strays". He said.

"Very funny". I said taking in the night air.

"Sorry, about my dad". He said.

"Don't apologize it's not your fault your father is an ass". I said.

"Yeah, I know". Warren said. I turned to look at him.

"Plus I got your mom on my side". I said.

"Yeah, that's weird she usually doesn't like the girls that I acquaint myself with". He said.

"Don't go around using big words and doesn't she like Lyra she's a sweetheart"? I asked.

"My mom thinks she isn't right for me". He said.

"Maybe your mom likes gothic girls". I laughed out.

"I hope that's not the reason she likes you". He said.

"Yeah, clearly she sees how awesome I am". I said.

"We should probably head back if my father figures out I left he'll kill me". He said.

"Ok let's get you some alcohol". I said.

We walked back in and Warren's father walked up to us as soon as we entered.

"Warren I've been looking for you. Why were you out with this girl you know girls like her only spend time with you to get money; and while we're on the topic when are you going to propose to Lyra"? His father asked. My mouth hung open I knew he didn't just say that shit about me I didn't give Warren time to talk.

"Excuse me but I'm not a gold digger". I said glaring.

"Oh, so you do something to get paid". He said.

"Dad"! Warren yelled.

"I'm not a prostitute either, what do you think of your son and unlike these ass-licking rich people, I won't let you disrespect me even in your own house. I would like an apology for your fucking behavior sir". I said sir sarcastically, of course, Warren's dad looked pissed at me.

"I don't know who you think you are but in this house, you are nothing but an inconvenience especially for Warren. A distraction he doesn't need he has a company to run a worthless people like you do not deserve to be at his side. Now I suggest you leave before I throw you out". He said. I didn't say anything else I just turned and walked out the room more like stormed out but whatever.

"Valerie"! I heard Warren calling after me. "What he said isn't true". He said.

"Isn't it, I mean let's face it, it's not like I fit in there". I said he moved to hug me but I stepped back from him.

"Don't comfort me it'll only hurt more when you stab me in the back". I said walking away. I eventually broke into a run and got into my car. I couldn't even start the engine before breaking into tears. My hands gripped the steering wheel like a lifeline as I sobbed to myself.

(Warning Heavy Stuff)

Then I heard a knock on my car window. I looked up to see Warren. I rolled down my window.

"Can we talk"? He asked.

"Get in". I said wiping my eyes. He got into the passenger seat.

"Valerie I know you hate trusting people, but unless you put your self out there you won't know if you can trust me". He said.

"My father was abusive". I said.

"What"? He asked.

"You want me to open up then shut up and fucking listen Angel ok"? I said he nodded.

"Anyways, it wasn't like the cases when maybe kids parents had to much to drink and they were violent he just was. He didn't fuck with me he only hit my mom he wanted to control her. Anyways while that was happening I tried to ignore it I had problems of my own I did ballet". I heard Warren laugh. "Shut up I know it's hard to imagine but my mom signed me up so I wouldn't have to see the violence at home. Anyways when I was eleven I started to think I was to fat to be a ballerina so I stopped eating. I ended up in the hospital and in therapy by twelve. I got better about starving myself but my dad started to get more violent.

When I was fourteen he killed my mom he faked her suicide by slitting her wrist saying she got depressed because she had an anorexic daughter. Anyways I was left to live with my father alone. He started to beat me then that's when I discovered my mutation and I-I killed him". I said my voice was shaky and I barely got it out when I felt Warren reach over and embrace me.

"You can stop you don't have to continue". He said.

"I warned you I was fucked up". I said.

"Yeah but that's nothing I can't handle and you don't have to be ashamed about killing your father you were in danger". He said looking at me with his beautiful eyes.

"Thank you". I said leaning into his embrace.

(End of heavy stuff)

"Man and I thought my father was an asshole". He said making me laugh.

"Don't beat yourself up, your dad's pretty terrible too". I said.

"Yeah, what he said about you was,"

"Warren it's fine I'm ok". I said.

"I was about to punch him". He said.

"You, me". I said I then leaned away from him. "You should probably go back inside," I said.

"Are you sure you're ok"? He asked.

"Yeah, I'm going to go home". I said.

"Drive safely". He said.

"I will calm down Angel". I said.

"Ok, I'm just worried". He said.

"Well don't be I'm fine". I said.

"I'll see you later". He said before walking away. I buckled my seatbelt and drove back to the institute.

Elizabeth was waiting in my room for me.

"How was it"? She asked. I opened my window the stood by it and lit a cigarette. "That bad". Elizabeth said.

"Worse I think I like Warren". I said. Elizabeth smiled.

"Don't look so happy I don't know if you know this but liking a taken man isn't exactly the highlight of anyone's life". I said.

"I guess you're right, but you can still,"

"what take him from her? That girl's a fucking model. Plus, I got into a fight with his dad". I said.

"Ok I see what you're saying". Elizabeth said.

"Anyways it's embarrassing having a crush don't tell anyone". I said feeling my face warm up.

"You have my word". Elizabeth said.

"Good". I said finding an ashtray in my drawer and putting out the cigarette.

"Now get, I'm not waking up with you when you go to school". I said.

"Ok see you later". She said getting up before walking out of my room. I sighed and fell on my bed. I then heard my phone buzz. I pulled it out.

Angel-This party sucks without you here.

Me-I bet I am the life of the party after all.

Angel- My mom caught me texting.

Me-Oh that's the parent that likes me goody.

Angel-She wants you to go out for lunch with her next week.

Me- how can I say no when she's reading over your shoulder.

I then got a knock on my door.

"It's open unless you're Jean then it's locked". I said. The door opened revealing Scott.

"What do I owe the pleasure of this meeting are you here to tell me I look pretty all dressed up again". I said sitting up.

"I need someone to talk to". He said.

"Oh hell no, literally anyone else but me will do". I said.

"Did you smoke in here cause there's a rule against that"? Scott asked.

"Ok sit down bitch what do you want"? I asked.

"Well, I can't talk to anyone but you about this because it's about Jean and you literally threatened to chop my head off if I talked to Elizabeth".

"Good boy, you're heeding my warning maybe I should give you a treat". I said.

"Can you stop flirting for two seconds"? Scott asked.

"It's not my fault everything I say sounds suggestive in your head". I said he glared at me. "Fine I'll stop, what's the deal. Wait you said this is about Jean this doesn't have to do with sex does it? I know you're a hopeless virgin but I'm not giving you advice that would be awkward". I said.

"It's not about that do you think Jean would do that"? Scott asked.

"Well, every good girl has another side". I said causing him to blush.

"Anyway, it's about dating Jean". He said.

"This is going to be boring". I said.

"Just listen okay, Jean and I have been fighting lately". He said.

"Wait, hold on". I got up got some sweat pants and a tank top went to my bathroom and changed.

"Sorry, that dress was cutting off my air supply. So you've been fighting over what is it me cause I didn't do anything".

"Well actually, she's fighting with me over almost everything. She did see you leave my room yesterday". He said.

"She has serious trust issues". I said.

"Yeah, but with good reason". Scott said.

"Anyways, what's the real problem Summers I thought you two always made up"? I asked.

"Yeah but she hasn't been acting herself lately she's been lashing out at me lately. I think she even read my mind which she promised she'd never do. Is there a way you can figure out if she has been". Scott said I was worried because he looked desperate.

"Man you're just like Angel, to sweet for this fucked up world. Anyways I'm not a wizard but I can see if she left a trace usually Jean's good about not doing that but who knows why not". I said. I put my hands on his head. I closed my eyes and focused. I search for a telepathic trace and sure enough, I found a faint one. "That's troublesome Grey's being sloppy maybe I should talk to Xavier about this".

"No, then she'll know I came to ask for your help". Scott said.

"Stop acting like a victim of abuse Summers, we need to tell Xavier. Remember what happened when I derailed it all started with my powers being sloppy and that doesn't happen with perfect Jean it never has". I said worriedly.

"I think you're overreacting". He said.

"Yeah well, it's all fun and games until someone ends up dead. Look I'll hold off ok but the next time Jean slip up I'm reporting no one deserves to go through what I went through". I said it was silent for a while.

"How was your party"? Scott asked.

"Terrible". I said.

"What happened"? He asked.

"Warren's father is an ass". I said.

"Wait you went to a fancy party with Warren"? He asked.

"No his girlfriend invited me". I said.

"That must suck". He said.

"Yes it does and she's a model too". I said.

"Your life sucks".

"Don't I know it, at least his mom likes me she asked to have lunch with me". I said.

"You're bring surprisingly open". He said.

"You're right I should stop Jean might read your mind and find out all my secrets". I said he glared and pushed me off my bed. "Ok touché subject sorry". I said.

"Not really, I just wanted to push you". He said. I grabbed a pillow and tackled him. Holding it over his face he tapped out so I lifted it. "Are you trying to kill me"? He heaved out.

"Actually yes". I said smiling.

"Remember when we used to be friends"? He asked.

"Yeah before I fucked everything up". I said frowning.

"Hey, I messed up too". He said.

"It's just like you to take the blame". I said rolling my eyes.

"We should be friends again". He said.

"Ok now get out of here before Jean finds us and tries to mind blast me". I said.

"You're still saying that"? He asked.

"What, I think it sounds cool". I said.

"It really doesn't". He said getting up to leave.

"Oh and Valerie thanks and about Warren, I know you don't think much of yourself but you can kick that model's ass". He said before walking away. I smiled happy that our friendship was repairing itself.