The Best Friend...No the Other One

Chapter 13

Gordo's POV

I lie on my bed thinking about what happened just an hour ago.

We finally went down to eat. Miranda's dad was already sitting at the head of the table while her mom was setting the food out. Miranda sat across from her mother while I sat next to her.

"So, how was your day honey? You looked upset before." Miranda's dad asked her.

"Uh.. I just have a test I was really stressed about." She answered, I knowing she doesn't want her parents, let alone, her dad know about her love life.

"Oh is that why David came over?" Miranda's mom asked.

"Yeah, I came to help her with our Physics homework..." I said saving her from further questioning, knowing that her parents don't know anything about physics.

The rest of the evening went on like that. Casual chatting, Miranda and I playing Footsie under the table.

I look over at the clock, it read 9:45 P.M. Hmm almost 10 o'clock, 10 O'CLOCK. THE NOTE! I pulled it out of my pocket, scanning it over again. I know it wasn't from Miranda because it wasn't her handwriting. I studied the note, thinking if it was a trick or not. I looked at the note for the millionth time but this time the words were blurry. I furiously rubbed them, like they might fall out. Finally, I could see straight again. I went to thinking...

I wanted to go but it might mess up what I've just started with Miranda. Is it bad that I want to know who this mysterious girl is? I thought of calling Miranda, and as her but it didn't seem like a good idea. Seconds keep passing and here I am not knowing what to do.

I pick up the phone and dial her number:

"Gordo...?"

"Lizzie...I need to ask your opinion for something."

"Sure...what is it?"

"Well I got a note today to meet some girl at the Digital Bean in like 10 minutes but I don't know who she is or if I should even go."

" I think you should go..."

"Why?"

"It might be good for you to explore your options..."

"You sure?"

"Since when do you ask for my 100 approval before you do anything?"

"I don't know...I didn't think I would have to...ever."

"Thanks Gordo." She said sarcastically.

"You know I didn't mean it personally." Suddenly my head starts to ache.

"I know Gordo...are you ok? You sound out of breath." I shake it off and look at the clock.

"I'm okay. I need to go. Bye" I hung up before she answered.

I decided I would go. I grab my keys off my desk and run outside to my car. I jump in and drive to the Digital Bean. I get there at 9:56 and park my car in the back. I walked out and slowly closed the door, as if stalling for time.

I shouldn't be doing this. I love Miranda, why would I go after this other girl, that might not even be for real. I looked up into the sky, staring at the star-filled sky with the brightest full moon imaginable. I should be with Miranda.

I literally jump back into my car and drove home, forgetting about the mystery girl and thinking about Miranda. I got home, parked my car and went into the house. I went into the kitchen and sat on a counter stool.

I looked around at the empty kitchen. It was always this abandoned, even when I was a kid. I sighed, it echoed throughout the room.My parents were always on conventions and what-not.But tonight it felt especially empty. I think because I almost betrayed the one I loved.

It feels like now the air is even angry with me. Its hard to breath, I can feel my chest heaving, the beating of my heart fills the room. My breaths become harder and heavier and the room spins. The silence is now blistering my ears, a sharp ring causes me to clench my head in pain. My head snaps up at the ceiling in agony as everything goes black.