Taylor came back into the room with Noelle after about twenty minutes of being gone. They walked in together as best friends and I felt like my place of being Noelle's closest friend at Easton would never be a reality again.
I began to try to start a conversation, "So Taylor a guy on the air plane?"
"Oh yeah he was a hottie. You see I was sitting right next to this old pervert and he kept like trying to kiss me and crap. It really freaked me out, but then out of no where this stunning young man tells the man to leave me alone and trade seats with him. The guy was so scared he traded seats so I got to sit next to my hero. We hoked up in the airplane bathroom and I got his number. We're going on a date in town tomorrow night. Get this he's a new student at Easton. He actually goes to school here! So how's your love life going?" She asked after she excitedly explained her story.
"Well crappy. Josh of course broke up with me, but I'm going to try to get him back," I informed her.
"Why the hell would do that?" Noelle asked.
It took me a minute to get over the shock that she actually cared. I thought she hated me now. "Why would you care?" I asked meeting her eyes.
"Because after all I told you about him being an ass and not worth it you just go back to him. If you just listened to me your life would be a hell of a lot better. I wouldn't though worry no one would ever date a slut like you," Noelle replied coolly as she began hanging some of Taylor's designer shirts in to closet.
"So Noelle, how'd it go with Dash last night?" Taylor asked a little bit shy.
"Shitty. He was telling me some bullshit about how it was his entire fault and not to blame Reed. Fat chance it's not like he rapped her," Noelle explained.
"What an ass," was all Taylor could say back.
"I know," Noelle sighed, "I'm going to go to my room and take a nap and maybe finish up some homework. If you're still not done unpacking I'll help you. Actually why don't you just get Reed to do it."
Taylor followed her suggestion, "Come on Reed why don't you help me."
I heaved myself up to help her as Noelle left the room. It was silent for about ten minutes. During those minutes I could only think about one thing, Ivy. I couldn't stand not knowing what she was going to do to Noelle. I figured I needed help if I wanted to take Ivy down.
"Taylor there's a problem," I began.
"Yeah there's a lot. Which one are you referring to?" she asked.
"Ivy, I think she's going to take down Billings no matter what it takes. She killed Cheyenne I know it and I'm afraid she might kill Noelle too," I explained. I felt a heavy relief to get this out to someone.
"That bitch," Taylor exclaimed her face hardening. "I always had a bad feeling about her when we roomed together. She was pure evil that little slut. Well she should know Billings is untouchable. We have the most successful women in the country behind us. We'll take her down."
"I'm glad you agree that she's a problem. I just don't know how to take her down. I figured if I saved Noelle's life she'd have to forgive me," I explained.
"Well I think she'll forgive you anyway. I wonder if Josh knows all about Ivy and her evil side. I bet he dose," Taylor thought aloud.
I became defensive I didn't want my Josh involved in this. "I'm sure he's not. Josh is too good of a person."
Taylor shrugged, "I don't know all those drugs. I know he didn't kill anyone, but still I have a bad feeling about him."
I rolled my eyes annoyed, "I dated him and I trust him Taylor. He's never given me a reason not to trust him."
Taylor raised her eyebrows, "Really because from what I heard he was at that party last night helping Ivy."
"He just doesn't like Billings it doesn't mean he's going to kill Noelle," I exclaimed in a hushed voice.
"God you love that kid. I still don't know why I mean really Thomas was way hotter even with his drinking problem," Taylor said feeling the need to share her opinion.
I collapsed on Taylor's bed and groaned, "Please don't remind me. I'm still in love with him. I know I act like I'm over him, but I'm not."
Taylor sat on the bed and put her arm around me helping me sit up, "I'm sorry Reed. You've been through a lot these past years. Just remember I'm here for you." Then she hugged me.
I hugged her back. It felt so wonderful to have a friend here. The whole world could hate me, but as long as I had Taylor by my side I'd be safe. Luckily she had to finish her junior year so she'd still be in all my classes. I'd have an alliance with me wherever I went unless Noelle convinced her otherwise which I prayed she wouldn't.
