I woke up actually feeling somewhat rested for the first time in a long time. I stretched out and laid there for a few minutes trying not to think about all the classes I was missing and about the events from last night.
I couldn't believe Ky would do something like that and I also couldn't believe Grayson for saying what he did. I barely knew him first off and he obviously knew Ky was upset with him being around me so why would he want to make it worse? I mean it was obvious neither of them liked each other but I didn't know why. I had just met Grayson and there was already conflict.
We have been together for long enough now that Ky should know better than to be jealous of other guys. I mean I was friends with a lot of Ky's guy friends and he never had a problem with it so I was unsure why he had such a big problem with Grayson. I've never have cheated or even thought about cheating on him and I never gave him any reason to think otherwise so I just couldn't understand where his jealousy was stemming from.
I heard a knock at the door interrupting my thoughts. I walked over to the door checking the peephole this time before opening it. It was Ky. He was holding flowers and a small box. I stepped back slowly, wringing my hands together hesitant then stepped forward slowly to open the door. A look of surprise, happiness, and confusion passed across his face all at once. He didn't say anything though and we stood there awkwardly for a few moments.
"What do you want Ky." I spoke softly, breaking the silence. I tried my best to stay calm but my heart was beating out of my chest.
It was like something sparked in him just then and his body jolted his eyes widening realizing he hadn't said anything. He walked into the apartment not looking at me.
"Sky I'm so sorry, I-I never should have said what I did." It was as if his words finally caught up with his mouth.
"You didn't just say things Ky." I rubbed my arm remembering last night.
"I know, I know." He was pacing back and his fingers gripping his hair as he looked at the floor. "and believe me I am so so sorry Sky I have no idea what came over me I just- I don't- I will never forgive myself." He choked out.
His voice sounded pained as he walked over to the couch to sit down his head still in his hands shaking back and forth. I saw a few tears fall from his face onto the floor.
"Please forgive me Sky. Please." His voice was starting to sound stuffy and I saw more tears fall. "Please forgive me. Please." He kept repeating this and as much as I didn't like him for what he did, my heart was breaking for him right now. We had so much history together and it hurt to see him this upset.
I let my arms uncross and fall to my sides. letting out a breath and went to sit next to him on the couch resting my hand resting lightly on his shoulder.
"I- I forgive you Ky but-"
He grabbed me in a hug, interrupting my words. I flinched back from the sudden contact but soon relaxed. He was crying hard now and I hugged him back rubbing his back soothingly.
"It's okay Ky I forgive you." I spoke softly and could feel him begin to relax.
He ended our hug and put his hands on either side of my face. "I am so so-"
"Shh stop Ky I already forgave you it's okay." I put my hands on his face and kissed him. "It's okay."
He smiled and sat back on the couch bringing me with him in another hug. I relaxed into him and even though I felt happy things were fixed something inside me felt uneasy.
I was back to studying once again on the couch and feeling like I was finally able to understand some of this material thanks to Grayson's study guide. Ky had stayed for about an hour and then had to leave for soccer practice. He left me flowers and a small silver ring which I was now wearing. It matched the silver necklace he had gotten me for our 1 month anniversary. I smiled as I touched it, happy everything was back to normal now.
A knock sounded on the door. Really? I thought to myself. Why can't people just leave me alone today? I got up and walked over yanking the door open.
It was Grayson. His smile faded as he took me in. "You don't look so great." He said.
"Wow, thanks." I closed the door on him but his hand was faster as he reached out to stop it.
"Wait, I'm sorry I forget sometimes-" he shook whatever he was thinking out of his head. "Never mind. Anyway, I was going to see if you needed help with studying at all since we got interrupted last night."
"No I'm fine." I told him closing the door again and this time I didn't give him any time to stop it.
Although I was mad at him I knew I was being a little more than harsh but I really didn't want Ky to show up and see him and have a repeat of the other night. I didn't have the energy or the time for it. Besides I didn't really even know Grayson so it wasn't that big of a loss right? He knocked again but I ignored him and went back to studying. Eventually, he gave up and I heard him walking away. I turned around and peeked out of the window and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of pain and guilt as I watched him crossing the street to his apartment.
"What do you mean it's from Ky? I thought you were breaking up with him" Steph asked as she hung her jacket up. She just got home from her classes noticed the necklace Ky gave me on my neck.
"Well he came over today and I was going to break up with him I really was but he apologized and brought me this necklace and flowers." I pointed to the flowers now sitting in water inside a vase on the counter.
"Sky... I don't think this is a great idea, you forgiving him and all." She made her way into her room and continued talking. "He didn't just forget your birthday he yelled and screamed and-"
"I know." I didn't need to hear her say it. "I know what he did., but Steph you should have seen him, he was so upset he started to cry and I've never seen him cry. He really is sorry and he even talked about missing practice to stay with me." I smiled and played with my ring. Ky never misses practice for anything so for him to offer to miss it for me? It was a big deal.
"Oh? So why didn't he?"
"Cause I told him he didn't have to stay." I could tell she was not on board with this. "Why were you so late tonight anyway?" I asked trying to change the subject.
"I was out with Jason." She came out of her room now in her pajamas and sat on the couch next to me.
"Who is Jason?" I asked. Thankful that she dropped the subject.
"He's the guy I told you about the other day." She said not looking up from her phone.
Realization hit me like a truck "Oh my gosh Steph! I am so sorry I completely forgot about that! I am the worst friend ever I never even asked you how it went!"
"It's okay Sky!" She looked up from her phone and put it on her lap. "You had a lot going on these past few days I understand."
"Thanks Steph." I smiled at her. "So?! How is it going with him? Is he cute? Is he nice? Where did you guys go?"
"Whoa Sky." She laughed overwhelmed by all the questions I was throwing at her. "Good, yes, yes and Barclay's down on campus."
"What! Steph that is awesome!" Barclays was one of the nicest places to go on campus. They actually had a type of dress code to get in as well.
We laughed as she pulled up a picture on her phone of him and showed me. He looked to be on the taller side and he had dark brown hair that matched his eyes and a muscular type build.
"Oh, Steph he is so cute! I am so happy for you!" She blushed and we sat on the couch talking about Jason for a long time and I was so happy to be able to relax and catch up with my best friend.
I ran up the steps frantically taking them two at a time. It's been a week and it was finally the day of the test. Things with Ky have been so much better, Steph and I talked every night about our relationships and I had successfully avoided talking to Grayson for a whole week despite his many attempts to reach out. Things were going pretty great! Well... except for the fact that I was 10 minutes late to class and I am about 100% sure the test has already started. I had overslept again! I was out until 4 am with Ky and his teammates. They had won yesterdays game and decided to go out and celebrate. I really didn't feel like going but I had missed most of the game because I was studying and I didn't think we would be out as late as we were.
I got to the classroom finally but when I went to open the door a wave of fear went through me. It was locked. I tried the handle a few more times and the door finally opened. Unfortunately, it wasn't from my own strength that the door opened. I was faced with Mr. Barr and he did not look happy.
"Mr. Barr... I um I'm sorry-" He held a hand up to stop me.
"Stop right there. Like I said before I don't need an excuse Ms. Chambers. You were doing so well these past few classes and then the day of the test you show up 15 minutes late? I just don't understand you." He was shaking his head and pinching the bridge of his nose.
"I know I'm sorry f you could just let me take the test I-"
"No absolutely not I told you, you need to be here on time in order to take this test-"
"But I studied I have been staying up late and-"
"No Ms. Chambers. I'm sorry," He opened the door "but no." Before I could say anything he had walked into the class and locked the door.
