Chapter 11: Cat's POV

I wake up in the morning and reach over trying to find Josh. He's not there, but I feel a piece of paper. I grab it and sit up to read it.

-Cat

Sorry I had to leave, but I didn't want your mom to find me here. Have a good morning and just remember that if something bad happens, you'll be in my arms soon enough.

-Love you always, Josh

I can't help but smile. I would have liked to wake up next to Josh, but I understand why he couldn't stay. I stand up and notice that I'm still a little sore. I wince at the pain but I have to smile at the memory of why I was sore. I rush to get ready for school knowing that the sooner I got there, the sooner I could be with Josh.

I go downstairs and try to sneak out the door without my mom noticing me.

"Cat," I hear as soon I open the door. I am not up for this today.

"Yes mom?" I answer as she walks into the kitchen.

"I better not hear anything else about you and that Ramsay boy, understand?"

"Mom I'm not arguing with you anymore, but I'm still going to see Josh." I tell her as I walk out the door. I head to school still going over the conversation with my mother. Why can't she just listen to me? She'd really like Josh if she actually got to know him, but of course she's too damn stubborn to even try. I was still pissed when I got to school but as soon as I saw Josh I forgot about all about this morning.

I walk over to him and before I can even say a word Josh kisses me. After a few seconds I pull away to breathe.

"Well good morning to you too," I giggle.

"Sorry I left before you woke up. After what you said about your mom yesterday I knew she wouldn't be too happy if she found me in your bed this morning."

"I understand but you should have woke me up," I jokingly pout.

"You're too beautiful when you're sleeping. I couldn't wake you up," he explains and then a playful glint reaches his eyes. "Besides I think you needed your rest after yesterday."

Two can play at this game. I smirk at him, "Don't worry, next time you'll be the one needing the rest." He growls and then pulls me in for another kiss. His tongue is busy exploring my mouth when the school bell rings. Josh breaks the kiss and rests his forehead against mine.

"Ready for another day of hell?" he asks.

"Not at all, let's go." He grabs my hand as we walk into school. I guess our kiss outside didn't go unnoticed because people were staring at us as we walked down the hallway. Josh kissed me goodbye and I headed into my first class. I walk to my seat in the back but someone grabs my arm and stops me.

"So little miss slut found someone else to fuck with." Damnit I am not in the mood to deal with Haley today.

"Let go of me," I growl trying to pull my arm away.

"Not until you know what you're getting yourself into. You know he won't stay with you," she tells me. "He'll fuck you and move on to someone better," she smirks at me, "It's not like he could do worse than you anyway."

I refuse to give her the satisfaction of my reaction. I hold back my tears as I rip my arm away. "Shut the fuck up! You don't know what you're talking about, Josh loves me!"

"We'll see." That's the last thing I hear as I rush towards the bathroom. I lock the stall behind me and curl up crying. Josh wouldn't hurt me, would he? Maybe Haley's right; maybe he is just using me. I sat in the bathroom crying until I heard lunch bell. I cleaned myself up and walked slowly to the band room. Every step I took, I felt better. Haley's just a stupid bitch. I know Josh loves me. I began running, needing to be in his arms. I run to the band room and notice that Josh isn't alone. I step inside just as Josh presses his lips to Haley's.