Chapter 9

Callie stayed home from school for the rest of the week. Her parents were very understanding about her decisions and did everything they could to make her feel comfortable. Callie had completely cut herself off from the world. She wasn't answering her phone calls that came from, Addison, Mark, of course who called her at least 12 times a day, and even Derek had left her a couple of messages. Addison had been getting worried and even a little lonely without her raven-haired best friend. So after school on friday, she left school without talking to anyone and drove to Callie's house.

Addison walked up to her front door and knocked on it. Alejandra answered and pulled Addison into a big hug.

"Addison, what a nice surprise! How are you, dear?" Addison tried to muster up a smile, but failed miserably.

"I'm okay, is Callie here? She hasn't been in school all week, and I was just concerned"

"Yes she is here, she's up in her room, she just wasn't ready to go back to school yet" Addison nodded but was still confused as to why she needed time.

"What happened? When she left school, she was in tears" Alejandra ushered Addison inside and led her toward the kitchen, where she set a plate of cookies.

"Callie didn't tell you?" Addison shook her head as she grabbed a cookie and took a bite.

"Oh, she said she was going to surprise Mark with a tie she bought him for prom and she caught him kissing another women" Addison spit her cookie out, cookie crumbs flying all over the kitchen counter and she started to choke. She took a sip of the glass of milk that was also set in front of her.

"Are you serious?!" Alejandra nodded.

"Oh my god, she must be heartbroken"

"She is, and I don't know what else to do for her" Addison smiled and patted Alejandra's hand. Over the years that she and Callie had been friends, Alejandra had become like a mother to her.

"Do you mind if I give it a try?"

"I think that would be a great idea" she smiled and left the kitchen and walked up to Callie's room. She knocked lightly and called out to her.

"Cal?" No answer.

She pushed open the door and spotted Callie's sleeping form burled underneath the covers. Addison smiled at the sight of her best friend and made her way to the bed. She climbed in and gently shook Callie awake. Callie stirred a bit and jumped when she realized someone was in bed with her.

"Hey Caliepie" Callie smiled up at her best friend and sat up and leaned against the headboard.

"Hey" Sleep still evident in her voice. Addison reached up and brushed Callie's bangs out of her face.

"Where have you been? I've missed your smiling face around school"

"I've been here, crying my life away"

"I know, your mom told me, she's really worried about you"

Callie sighed, "I just don't know what to do, Addie, I want to be with Mark, but I don't know if I can trust him after what I saw" Callie leaned her head against Addison's shoulder.

"What does your heart tell you, Cal?" she paused realizing how cheesy she sounded. "Oh my gosh did that really come out of my mouth?"

Callie laughed, "Yes it did, where did my fellow dirty rich girl go?"

"I'm still here, and I will always be here for you, Callie"

"Thank you Addie"

"So, will you be gracing the world with your presence anytime soon?"

"I was planning on going back to school next Monday"

"What about this weekend?" Callie shrugged.

"I don't know, why?"

"Because we are going to a house party tonight" Callie raised an eyebrow in her direction.

"We are?" Addison nodded.

"Yes, we are" Callie sighed in defeat.

"Okay, I guess so, who's is it?"

"This girl named Teddy, she used to go Seattle High, but she moved to Africa, and now she's back, so she's throwing a welcome back party for herself." Callie nodded.

"Sounds like fun, when are we going" Addison checked her watched and looked back at Callie.

"Maybe 9ish?" Callie nodded and got up off the bed.

"Alrighty, are you gonna get ready here?" Addison smirked as she left the room and returned with her dress for the night. Callie put her hands on her hips and looked at Addison.

"You knew you would cheer me up and make me go to a party before you even got here?" Addison nodded and smiled.

"Yup, I am just that good" she ducked as Callie threw a pillow at her and laughed.

The girls got all dolled up, Callie opting for jeans that hugged her curves and a black off-the shoulder shirt. She wore her hair down as it curled around her shoulders. Her make-up was flawless as always and she picked out black peep-toe stilettos and a black clutch. At around 8:30, the girls were putting the finishing touches on their outfits when a knock came to the door.

"Its open!" Callie called from her spot in front of the mirror.

Her mother walked in with a smile on her face and sat on the bed.

"You girls be careful tonight" Addison and Callie both turned to Alejandra and smiled.

"Aren't we always" they said in unison, causing Alejandra to laugh.

"Okay, I just wanted to check on you girls" she turned to Callie, "not to late Calliope"

Callie kissed her mother on the cheek and watched as she left the room. Callie and Addison took one last look in the mirror and smiled at each other.

"Ready?" Callie asked as she grabbed her clutch. Addison nodded and followed her down the stairs and to the front door.

"Bye mom!" Callie yelled as she shut the door behind them.

The girls climbed into Callie's car and set off. 20 minutes later, they pulled up to a two-story Mediterranean house that had their classmates spilling out of. Stepping out the car, the girls could immediately here the music booming and quickly went inside.

On the inside of the house, it was crazy. High school students everywhere you looked an everyone was dancing. Callie and Addison made their way to the kitchen where each girl was handed a drink, spike fruit punch thank you very much, and they were quickly spotted by Derek. He made his way over to them and greeted Addison with a kiss, and Callie with a hug.

"Hey, Cal! We missed you!" Callie smiled. Derek led both girls to the dance floor, where he was sandwiched between them.

After a while of dancing, Callie claimed that she was hungry and left the couple on the dance floor. She made her way to the kitchen where she popped a couple of pretzels in her mouth. When she looked up, she was met with the eyes of the one person she didn't want to see. Mark.

Callie turned away from him and walked in the other direction, of course, he followed her. On her escape from Mark, she bumped into a tall and very beautiful blonde.

"Oh, I'm sorry" Callie said as she tried to compose herself.

"No, problem, I haven't me you before, I'm Teddy" Callie quickly remembered whose house party she was at.

"Oh! Teddy! This is your house right? I'm Callie, I'm new this year"

"Well, it's nice to meet you, sorry, I wish we could get to know each other more, but I think I see Alex Karev about to jump from my roof." Callie giggled as she watched Teddy disappear outside.

When she finally made her way out to Teddy's backyard, she took a deep breath. She could feel Mark watching her from behind. Before turning around, she took another breath of fresh air and tried to keep her tears at bay. Reluctantly, she turned and was met with the saddest expression she had ever seen adorn his face.

They stood in silence, neither knowing what to say, or even where to start. After another couple of moment so silence, Mark moved closer to her, only for Callie to take a step back.

"Callie, I am so sorry, I had no idea what Izzie was doing, she came into the gym without saying anything and she basically jumped me. I would never cheat on you, Cal, and Izzie Stevens is just some dumb jealous bitch who could never, ever compare to you. You are the one I want, you are the woman for me, and you are the one who is always going to have my heart."

Callie was in tears by the time Mark finished his speech and stood completely frozen. She didn't know what to say, she didn't know how to react. So, she simply walked away, leaving him there without as much as a goodbye. Making her back through the house, she let Addison know that she was leaving. Addison could tell that something was wrong, but she could also tell that Callie need some time alone. After saying goodbye to her friends, Callie got into her car and drove home.